National_Coverage_Determinations_Manual / Computed Tomography 220.1

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the page applies to CT-related billing, coverage review, facility compliance, and Medicare medical necessity documentation. It also provides context for how CMS treats certain CT-related imaging services and when local contractor review is used instead of a national determination.

Article Sections

1. A. General

   Introduces the overall Medicare coverage framework for computed tomography and the broad conditions that apply to covered examinations.

2. B. Determining Whether a CT Scan Is Reasonable and Necessary

   Discusses the documentation and review considerations used to assess whether a CT service is appropriate for a patient and claim.

3. C. Approved Models of CT Equipment

   Describes the equipment approval framework and the types of evidence used to establish that a CT model meets program requirements.

4. D. Mobile CT Equipment

   Covers Medicare and safety considerations for CT services furnished on mobile units, including hospital and ambulatory settings and related claims review.

5. E. Multi-Planar Diagnostic Imaging (MPDI)

   Explains the imaging technique addressed in the article and its relationship to covered CT scanning services.

6. F. Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA)

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of CTA and the national coverage status noted by CMS.