Trailblazer reverses policy on cardiac CTA

Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare contractor’s reversal on coverage for cardiac CTA, the broader uncertainty around payer policies for the emerging service, and the practical reimbursement concerns that follow. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, radiology and cardiology practices, and revenue cycle teams who need to understand how payer policy changes affect reporting, billing, and beneficiary notice processes. The piece also discusses the introduction of category III CTA codes and the transition away from older, less specific reporting approaches.