Table 1.
Veteran Affairs AAA screening national codes
Code no. | Representation | Description | Alert |
---|---|---|---|
1200 | AAA not present | The maximum width of the infrarenal aorta is less than 3 cm | No |
1201 | AAA present | The maximum width of the infraneal aorta is at least 3 cm or greater | Yes |
1202 | Does not satisfy screening for AAA | Exam is not technically adequate for AAA screening | No |