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LCD L39521: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan for Inflammation and Infection — CGS
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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This change affects 23 billing codes.
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