DAIC

OCTOBER 16, 2024

15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). This is a positive step towards improved patient care,” said Ahmad Slim, MD, FSCCT, director of imaging at Pulse Heart Institute and chair of the HPPC.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

The new code, designated by The American Medical Association ( AMA ), supports FFRCT as the standard of care in assessing patients with suspected coronary artery disease ( CAD ). In the hospital setting, CMS increased payment for the FFRCT service by ~7% for 2024.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

I think especially with the recent changes in guidelines and the recommendation to use CT for screening of coronary artery disease, we expect to see this trend really impact the way CT is used in the future.” This interdisciplinary approach is consistently contributing to more effective patient care.

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