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Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA)

Upon review of the available evidence, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has determined that the use of cardiac CTA to diagnosis coronary artery disease (CAD), shall remain at local contractor discretion, and no national coverage determination (NCD) is appropriate at this time.

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

Issue Date: June 27, 2008

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