Effective 01/01/2021- CT code S8092, also known as ultrafast ct, cine ct, will not be subject to site of care/service medical necessity review.
This update/change will apply to UHC Commercial Plans including:
Oxford, Neighborhood Health Partnership and UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley
HCPCS code S8092 code is still subject to prior notification/authorization (medical necessity review).
UnitedHealthcare West or Sierra, at this time, are excluded from this policy update.
If you would like to read the whole the whole medical policy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service, click here.