National Coverage Determination (NCD) 220.6.19, Positron Emission Tomography NaF-18 (NaF-18 PET) to Identify Bone Metastasis of Cancer- Manual Update Only
The purpose for this change request is to update the NCD manual language to reflect that effective December 15, 2017, following the 24-month extension and absent any published, peer-reviewed journals regarding PET NaF-18 to identify bone metastases of cancer, NCD 220.6.19 reverted to a non-coverage determination.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 16, 2021
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