Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound if you’re at risk.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
- How often
- Once in your lifetime if you’re at risk
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings
Description
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings check for aneurysms (bulges in blood vessels) in the abdominal area.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
You must get a referral from your health care provider.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
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.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Once in your lifetime if you’re at risk.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound if you’re at risk.
Which part of Medicare covers Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?
Medicare.gov lists Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings under Part B.
How much do you pay for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound if you’re at risk.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi