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LCD L39521: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan for Inflammation and Infection — CGS

Policy ID: LCD-L39521Specialty: RadiologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: January 22, 2026lcd
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What changed

New LCD impacts PET scan billing for inflammation and infection.

Who’s affected: Radiology billing teams · Effective: January 22, 2026

Affected codes

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