United Healthcare will begin covering Elucid's PlaqueIQ coronary CTA plaque quantification AI software starting October 1.
Key Details
- 1United Healthcare will cover PlaqueIQ for coronary CTA plaque quantification across all plans.
- 2Coverage aligns with new guidelines also adopted by radiology benefit manager EviCore.
- 3Medicare Physician Fee Schedule increase earlier this year doubled reimbursement for cardiac CT scans from $175 to $357.13.
- 4Coverage begins October 1, according to the announcement.
Why It Matters
Major payer reimbursement for AI-based plaque quantification may accelerate adoption of advanced cardiovascular imaging tools. This recognition by United Healthcare paves the way for broader clinical use and financial sustainability of AI in radiology.
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