Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

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Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Page 1 of 21 UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medical Policy Effective 03/01/2022 Proprietary Information of UnitedHealthcare. Copyright 2022 United HealthCare Services, Inc. UnitedHealthcare Commercial Medica l Policy Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Policy Number: 2022T0407Y Effective Date: March 1, 2022 Instructions for Use Table of Contents Page Coverage Rationale ........................................ ............................... 1 Documentation Requirements.

Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) employs imaging to maxmi ize accuracy and precision throughout the entire process of treatment delivery. This process can include target and normal tissue delineation, radiatoi n delivery, and adaptation of ther apy to anatom ic and biological and positional changes over time in individua lpatei nts.

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