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MM13429 - Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography in Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disease

This new Article comprises Subregulatory Guidance for removal of NCD 220.6.20 from the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) Manual, effective October 13, 2023 and that MACs will make coverage determinations for Positron Emission Tomography (PET beta amyloid imaging for dementia and neurodegenerative disease. MLN Matters (MM) Articles are based on information contained within Change Requests (CRs). In this case, this article is based on content within CR13429 that is posted on the CMS website at https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r12364CP.pdf.

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

Issue Date: November 20, 2023

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