Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
7 active Medicare policies list 71270, and 21 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2025
21 policies from 12 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Imaging for Vascular Indications | Not recorded | Covered |
| Imaging of the Chest | Not recorded | Covered |
| Imaging of the Chest | Not recorded | Covered |
| Oncologic Imaging | Not recorded | Covered |
| Oncologic Imaging |
| Not recorded |
| Covered |
| Site of Care for Advanced Imaging | Not recorded | Covered |
|---|
| Vascular Imaging | Not recorded | Covered |
|---|
| Vascular Ultrasound and Physiologic Testing | Not recorded | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Radiology Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List - Effective 03/07/2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial & Medicare Cardiology & Radiology Code List - Effective 01/01/2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna OBM Radiology Code List - Effective 01/01/2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Cardiology and Radiology Code List - Effective 01/01/2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| GHI/Emblem Non-City of New York & Medicare Radiology and Cardiology Code List - Effective 01/01/2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| EOCCO Cardiology & Radiology Code List - Effective 01/01/2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Peripheral Nerve Disorders (PND) Imaging GuidelinesEffective 02/01/2024 - 01/31/2025 | Feb 1, 2024 | Covered with conditions |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Alliance Plan Radiology Code List - Effective 08/01/2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners Plans Cardiology, Radiology, and Ultrasound Code List – Effective 07/01/2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan Cardiology & Radiology Code List - Effective 01/01/2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 71270 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |