US · guidance
NCD 230.6
Vabra Aspirator
Item/Service Description
The VABRA aspirator is a sterile, disposable, vacuum aspirator which is used to collect uterine tissue for study to detect endometrial carcinoma. The use of this device is indicated where the patient exhibits clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of endometrial disease, such as irregular or heavy vaginal bleeding.
Indications and Limitations of Coverage
Program payment cannot be made for the aspirator or the related diagnostic services when furnished in connection with the examination of an asymptomatic patient. Payment for routine physical checkups is precluded under the statute (§1862(a)(7) of the Act).
Cross Reference
Also see the NCD on the Gravlee Jet Washer (§230.5) and the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16 §90.
History
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Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-26
- Edition
- mcd-2026-08-26
- Content hash
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