| Carotid Body Resection/Carotid Body Denervation — NCD 8 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Cardiology, Interventional Procedures, General Surgery |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Prothrombin Time (PT) — NCD 80 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Hematology, Laboratory, Primary Care |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Endoscopy — NCD 81 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Gastroenterology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Apheresis (Therapeutic Pheresis) — NCD 82 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Hematology, Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Invasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring — NCD 84 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Neurology & Neurosurgery |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Chelation Therapy for Treatment of Atherosclerosis — NCD 86 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Cardiology, Primary Care |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Gastric Freezing — NCD 87 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Gastroenterology, General Surgery |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Treatment of Psoriasis — NCD 88 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Dermatology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Melodic Intonation Therapy — NCD 89 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Neurology & Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Behavioral Health |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Phaco-Emulsification Procedure - Cataract Extraction — NCD 9 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Ophthalmology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Serum Iron Studies — NCD 90 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Hematology, Laboratory, Primary Care |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Closed-Loop Blood Glucose Control Device (CBGCD) — NCD 92 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Endocrinology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nonselective (Random) Transfusions and Living Related Donor Specific Transfusions (DST) in Kidney Transplantation — NCD 93 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Urology & Nephrology, Hematology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Electrotherapy for Treatment of Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) — NCD 94 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
ENT / Otolaryngology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehab |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Injection Sclerotherapy for Esophageal Variceal Bleeding — NCD 95 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Interventional Procedures |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Collagen Crosslinks, any Method — NCD 96 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Endocrinology, Orthopedics & Spine, Rheumatology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy for Severe Angina — NCD 97 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Cardiology, Interventional Procedures, Physical Medicine & Rehab |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Blood Glucose Testing — NCD 98 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Endocrinology |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Intraoperative Ventricular Mapping — NCD 99 | CMS Coverage Update |
CMS |
Modified |
Cardiology, Interventional Procedures, General Surgery |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| Transrectal Ultrasound | AETNA Coverage Update |
AETNA |
Modified |
Radiology & Imaging |
Mar 7, 2026 |
| Apnea Monitors for Infants | AETNA Coverage Update |
AETNA |
Modified |
DME & Home Health, Pulmonology, Primary Care |
Mar 7, 2026 |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults | AETNA Coverage Update |
AETNA |
Modified |
Pulmonology |
Mar 7, 2026 |
| Erectile Dysfunction and Peyronie's disease | AETNA Coverage Update |
AETNA |
Modified |
Urology & Nephrology, Primary Care |
Mar 7, 2026 |
| Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Machines | AETNA Coverage Update |
AETNA |
Modified |
DME & Home Health, Orthopedics & Spine, Physical Medicine & Rehab |
Mar 7, 2026 |
| Cochlear Implants and Auditory Brainstem Implants | AETNA Coverage Update |
AETNA |
Modified |
Neurology & Neurosurgery, ENT / Otolaryngology |
Mar 7, 2026 |