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LCD L39863: Artificial Intelligence Enabled CT Based Quantitative Coronary Topography (AI-QCT)/Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA) — Wellpoint Federal
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
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This change affects 10 billing codes.
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