Wiki 76775 vs 76705 findings?

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Do you know the actual guidelines on this 76775 vs 76705? Ab screening? In my research I show 76775 is used in screening, but when a problem is there, Is 76705 better suited for US Abominal Aorta for screening? Should I revert to 76705/ab limited for aorta? 2nd guessing myself and wondered if I should revert to the 76705/limited, if a dilated aorta is there. What opinions and knowledge from behind the scenes do you rad coders know about these getting paid/denied?
 
I typically use 76775 for ultrasounds of the aorta only regardless if it is screening or diagnostic. The other code I use for a screening is G0389 (AAA screening) but this is a one-time preventive ultrasound for Medicare patients although some private payors will accept it also.
 
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