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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NCD 220.2) - UHCprovider.com
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NCD ) Page 1 of 9 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline Approved 04/12/2023 Proprietary Information of UnitedHealthcare. Copyright 2023 United HealthCare Services, Inc. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Policy Guideline Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NCD ) Number: Approval Date: April 12, 2023 Terms and Conditions Table of Contents Page Policy Summary .. 1 Applicable Codes .. 4 References .. 7 Guideline History/Revision Information .. 8 Purpose .. 8 Terms and Conditions .. 9 Policy Summary See Purpose Overview Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), formerly called nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), is a non-invasive method of graphically representing the distribution of water and other hydrogen-rich molecules in the human body. In contrast to conventional radiographs or computed tomography (CT) scans, in which the image is produced by x-ray beam attenuation by an object, MRI is capable of producing images by several techniques.
Pre-operative evaluation for conditions including, but not limited to, tumor, aneurysms, vascular malformations, vascular occlusion or thrombosis. Determination of the presence and extent of peripheral vascular disease in lower extremities. Pre-operative evaluation of patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair.
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