Q/A: Limits on PET scans
APCs Weekly Monitor, August 13, 2009
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A: CMS published National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) for PET scans. The limitations are not necessarily related to the CPT code for the procedure, but for the medical reason/diagnosis for which the PET is being performed. You can review the complete list of NCDs, including those for PET scans, online.
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