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|Articles|July 8, 2011
Medicare Will Pay For MRIs When Patient Has Pacemaker
Author(s)Diagnostic Imaging Staff
Radiologists can now charge Medicare for MRIs when the patient has a pacemarker approved for MRI exams.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded coverage to include MRI for beneficiaries with implanted pacemakers when used according to FDA-approved labeling in an MRI environment.
A final National Coverage Determination posted today provides access to the MRI environment for patients with FDA-approved pacemakers.
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