CMS recently released Change Request 14194, which contains coding revisions to various National Coverage Determinations (NCD) relevant to radiology.
Modifications include the following NCDs:
Effective Oct. 1, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are instructed to update coverage criteria by adding the following ICD-10 diagnosis codes:
NCD 220.6.17 Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Oncologic Conditions
NCD 220.13 Percutaneous Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
See Change Request 14194 and MLN Matters article MM14194 for further details, including a full list of affected NCDs.
For more information, please contact Maria Tran, American College of Radiology® Director of Economic Policy.
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