HCPCS Code G0389

Ultrasound b-scan and/or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) screening
Code effective Jan 01, 2017

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0389 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Ultrasound b-scan and/or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) screening or (Ultrasound exam aaa screen) for short. HCPCS G0389 has been effective since 01/01/2017 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - G0389

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0389
Description

Long description:
Ultrasound b-scan and/or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) screening

Short description:
Ultrasound exam aaa screen

HCPCS Pricing indicator 13 - Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code I3B - Echography/ultrasonography - abdomen/pelvis
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2017
Date added Added Jan 01, 2007
Termination date Dec 31, 2016

See also

  • HCPCS G0384 · Level 5 hospital emergency department visit provided in a type b emergency department; (the ed must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) it is licensed by the state in which it is located under applicable state law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) it is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) during the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under 42 cfr 489.24 is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment)

  • HCPCS G0390 · Trauma response team associated with hospital critical care service

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