10 questions
An ultrasound screening is the easiest way to detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
True
False
What factors can increase a beneficiary’s risk of having an AAA?
Smoking
High blood pressure
Male gender
Genetic factors
All of these
A beneficiary must fall into all of the risk factor categories in order to be eligible to receive an AAA: Risk Factor Categories
o Has a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm
o Is a man age 65 to 75 who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes in his lifetime
o Is a beneficiary, who manifests other risk factors in a beneficiary category recommended for screening by the United States Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) regarding AAA, as specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the national coverage determination process.
True
False
An AAA is available for coverage annually for a Medicare beneficiary.
True
False
A referral is required for an AAA as part of the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE).
True
False
A beneficiary may receive a referral for a screening AAA by their:
Attending Physician
Physician Assistant (PA)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
All of these
The Medicare Part B deductible and coinsurance for a screening AAA is waived.
True
False
An AAA does not include components of other preventive services, therefore additional preventive services may be rendered and billed on the same day.
True
False
There is a defined ICD-10-CM code for an AAA?
True
False
An AAA may be billed in conjunction with the Prolonged Preventive Service add-on codes.
True
False