DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2010 Issue 9 (September)

CMS will waive copays for abdominal aortic aneurysm screens in 2011

Starting in 2011, CMS will waive the copay for the scantly utilized abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, removing an obstacle to the service and, in the process, potentially creating a new revenue opportunity for your practice. However, the service isn't open to everyone and you must meet requirements to bill the service G0389 (ultrasound exam, AAA screen, $108.78).

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