HCPCS 76706

Ultrasound, abdominal aorta, real time with image documentation, screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

AI EXPLANATION: An abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging exam used to check the health of the aorta, the primary blood vessel carrying blood from the heart through the abdomen. During the scan, a healthcare technologist applies gel to the belly and glides a handheld device across the skin. This device uses harmless sound waves to capture real-time images and measurements of the aorta, checking for any abnormal swelling, enlargement, or bulging in the vessel wall.