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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Guidance for the Change Request (CR)) that informs contractors that effective for claims with dates of service on and after April 10, 2018 Medicare will allow for coverage of MRI for beneficiaries under certain conditions.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: October 19, 2018

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