Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound once in your lifetime if you’re at risk. You’re considered at risk if you have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or you’re a man between 65-75 and have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your lifetime.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment .
Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or, they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover. If this happens, you may have to pay some or all of the costs. Ask questions so you understand why your doctor is recommending certain services and if, or how much, Medicare will pay for them.
What it is
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings check for aneurysm (bulges in blood vessels) in the abdominal area.
Things to know
You must get a referral from your health care provider.