Positron Emission Tomography (PET)(FDG) for Cervical Cancer
Guidance for claims with dates of service on and after November 10, 2009, CMS will end the coverage with evidence development requirements for FDG PET for cervical cancer and will cover only one FDG PET for cervical cancer for staging in beneficiaries with biopsy-proven tumors when the treating physician determines that the study is needed to determine the location and/or extent of the tumor for specific therapeutic purposes related to initial treatment strategy.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 18, 2009
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