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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is preferable to CT in most clinical scenarios. It is the study of choice for visualization of brain parenchyma and white matter tracts. It is also preferred for imaging of the posterior fossa and brainstem structures. Standard anatomic coverage of head MRI is from the base of

  Imaging, Magnetic, Resonance, Magnetic resonance imaging

Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines: Advanced Imaging

CT of cervical spine, without contrast, followed by re-imaging with contrast Standard Anatomic Coverage Entire cervical spine (C1-C7), from the craniocervical junction through the T1 vertebra Axial images are routinely obtained, with capability for coronal and sagittal reconstructions

  Without, Spine, Cervical, Contrast, Cervical spine, Without contrast

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Musculoskeletal Program Clinical Appropriateness ...

Appropriate.Safe.Affordable © 2019 AIM Specialty Health 2063-0119 V.3 Spine Surgery Guidelines Musculoskeletal Program Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines

  Surgery

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  Advanced, Imaging, Advanced imaging

ADVANCED IMAGING

• To encourage standardization of medical practice patterns ... conversation, factors such as patient acuity and setting of service may also be taken into account. ... MRI is usually preferred over CT for evaluation of the sella turcica and visual pathways. For imaging of the

  Visual, Acuity, Standardization

ADVANCED IMAGING

especially in the right upper quadrant and in the pelvis and especially in pediatric patients and pregnant women. Computed tomography (CT) is often utilized for imaging the abdomen and pelvis. It provides excellent 3-

  Tomography, Abdomen, Computed, Computed tomography, Pelvis, The abdomen and pelvis

MUSCULOSKELETAL PROGRAM

MUSCULOSKELETAL PROGRAM Appropriate Use Criteria: Interventional Pain Management EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7, 2021 Proprietary ... o Physician or physical therapist-supervised home treatment program which may include flexibility and muscle strengthening exercises

  Programs, Management, Pain, Musculoskeletal, Pain management, Musculoskeletal program

CLINICAL APPROPRIATENESS GUIDELINES

milk. Dynamic imaging is then carried out, typically at 10 seconds per frame for one hour. The number of reflux episodes is determined, as well as the proximal extent of the reflux. Hepatic scintigraphy refers to nuclear medicine imaging of the liver. Depending on the reason for imaging, there are several radiotracers which may be used.

  Imaging, Hepatic

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  Imaging

BCN referral and authorization requirements for Michigan ...

Cardiac ablation Authorization is required for all members. Must complete the questionnaire for radiofrequency ablation (RFA), ... necessity outside of the Blue Cross Inclusionary Criteria or Medicare Local Coverage Determination. In those instances, J&B will …

  Coverage, Determination, Cardiac, Local, Local coverage determination

Basics of Billing & Coding Intraoperative NeuroMonitoring

Local Coverage Determination – Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing • Limitations (Continued) • Undivided attention to a unique patient may be required during some surgeries, such as during response to acute events or identification of the cerebral cortex to …

  Coverage, Determination, Local, Local coverage determination

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - UHCprovider.com

Medical necessity coverage guidelines; including documentation requirements. UnitedHealthcare follows Medicare guidelines such as NCDs, LCDs, LCAs, and other Medicare manuals for the purposes of determining coverage. It is expected providers retain or have access to appropriate documentation when requested to support coverage.

  Coverage, Stimulation, Magnetic, Transcranial, Transcranial magnetic stimulation