May 29, 2013

Imaging groups urge CMS not to adopt FDG-PET scan limitations

May 28th, AuntMinnie, Wayne Forrest, Staff writer reported on the anticipated decision by CMS that will impact FDG PET scanning.  “Radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology organizations are anxiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would finalize its proposal to limit FDG-PET coverage to one nationally covered scan.”