icd-9 code for aaa

by Liliane Corkery PhD 8 min read

Queries were performed using International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision) (ICD-9) diagnosis codes 441.3 (ruptured AAA) or 441.4 (non-ruptured AAA) and ICD-9 procedure codes 38.34, 38.36, 38.44, 38.64, 39.25, 39.52 for open, and 39.71 (available after October 2000) for endovascular repair
endovascular repair
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has revolutionized the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). However, persistent AAA sac endoleak following EVAR can result in sac diameter increase requiring re-intervention in up to one-third of cases and even result in aneurysm rupture.
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What is the 5 digit insurance code for AAA?

An NAIC number is a five-digit identifying number for a specific insurance company. The NAIC assigns a number to each insurance company in the United States. ... The NAIC number is also known as an NAIC code. Most insurance companies list this NAIC code on your insurance policy, on their website, ... AAA: 71854: Allied Insurance: 19100 ...

What is the diagnosis code for AAA?

aneurysm (AAA) by ultrasonography. Provider bills CPT code 76770 with and ICD.10 code Z87.891. Member or insured, also scheduled for an ultrasound of the carotid arteries.

What is the CPT code for AAA?

CPT CODES 76706 Ultrasound, abdominal aortic, real time with image documentation, screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ICD-9-CM CODE V81.2 Special screening for other and unspecified cardiovascular conditions [abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)] ICD-10-CM CODE; EFFECTIVE 10/01/2015

What is the diagnosis code for AAA screening?

Use 2017 CPT® code 76706 Ultrasound, abdominal aorta, real time, with image documentation, screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) for AAA screening.

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What is the ICD-10 code for AAA screening?

CPT® Code. The ICD-10-CM code to support AAA screening is Z13. 6 Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders [abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)].

What is the ICD 9 code for aortic aneurysm?

Short description: Aortic aneurysm NOS. ICD-9-CM 441.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 441.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is AAA of the heart?

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest and tummy. An AAA can be dangerous if it is not spotted early on. It can get bigger over time and could burst (rupture), causing life-threatening bleeding.

How do you bill AAA screening?

CPT® code 76706: Ultrasound, abdominal aorta, real time with image documentation, screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Short Descriptor: Us abdl aorta screen AAA.

What is the ICD-10 code for Abdominal aorta?

ICD-10-CM Code for Abdominal aortic ectasia I77. 811.

What does AAA stand for?

American Automobile AssociationAAA / Full name

Is AAA a cardiac disease?

Aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is a multifactorial vascular disease with high mortality (estimated to be in the region of 200,000 deaths per year worldwide) which is related to older age, and is more common in men than in women [1,2,3].

Is AAA considered cardiac surgery?

Traditional AAA Repair is an open-abdomen (or open-chest) surgery. The bulging aneurysm part of the aorta is removed, an artificial graft is put in its place, and the remaining aortic end-pieces are reattached to the graft.

How do I code AAA?

I71.0 – Dissection of aortaI71.0 – Dissection of aorta.I71.3 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured.I71.4 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.I71.5 – Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured.I71.6 – Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.I71.8 – Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured.More items...•

What is the CPT code for AAA repair?

For repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm use CPT codes 36200, 36245-36248, and 36140 as appropriate.

When should screening for AAA be considered?

The USPSTF recommends 1-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.

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Article Guidance

Once in a lifetime abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is only covered under certain specified conditions. When billing for AAA screenings, the following ICD-10 codes should be billed: * Z13.6 for the encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders and either ** The most appropriate code for tobacco usage: Z87.891, F17.210, F17.211, F17.213, F17.218 and F17.219 OR * Z84.89 for family history of other specified conditions Note: CPT® code 76706 is the only ultrasound service that is payable for AAA screening under Medicare services.

ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity

Palmetto GBA acknowledges that no current ICD-10 diagnosis code specifically describes the circumstance “ (II) is a man age 65 to 75 who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes in his lifetime;” as noted in the CMS Internet-Only Manual, Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 18, Section 110.2 and 110.3.2.

Bill Type Codes

Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the article does not apply to that Bill Type.

Revenue Codes

Contractors may specify Revenue Codes to help providers identify those Revenue Codes typically used to report this service. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination.

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