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LCD L39863: Artificial Intelligence Enabled CT Based Quantitative Coronary Topography (AI-QCT)/Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA) — Wellpoint Federal

Policy ID: LCD-L39863Specialty: CardiologyAdded: 7/24/2026Effective: April 1, 2026lcd
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What changed

Final LCD: AI-driven coronary CT plaque analysis coverage rules active 4/1/26

Who’s affected: Cardiology billing teams · Effective: April 1, 2026

Affected codes

Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗

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LCD L39863: Artificial Intelligence Enabled CT Based Quantitative Coronary Topography (AI-QCT)/Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA) — Wellpoint Federal