LCD-L33459
Document details
Summary
The finalized LCD L33459 outlines billing guidelines for Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) of the thorax, effective 06/11/2026. Providers in the impacted states should review the guidelines thoroughlNew CT thorax billing guidelines effective 06/11/2026.
Affected codes
ICD-10-CM
Affected specialty
Radiology alerts →Source document
https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=33459&ver=46CLV Intelligence summarizes publicly available federal publications. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency.
Related alerts
4Policy FDA-NDA219627 · Radiology
Ambelvist (Gadoquatrane) is approved for intravenous administration, indicating that billing will follow the Part B pathway. As it is designated as an orphan drug, it may qualify for special considera
View alertPolicy LCD-DL40276 · Radiology
The proposed LCD for Non-invasive Arterial Duplex Ultrasound may lead to an increase in imaging services for assessing vascular health, impacting reimbursement rates positively for practices that perf
View alertPolicy LCD-DL40289 · Radiology
The proposed LCD for non-invasive arterial duplex ultrasound of the upper and lower extremities may lead to supports compliance with updated rates for providers in the relevant specialties. This could i
View alertPolicy LCD-DL40332 · Radiology
The proposed LCD for automated detection and quantification of brain MRIs could streamline the billing process for radiologists and improve reimbursement rates for these services. By standardizing eva
View alert