Billing and Coding: Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF)
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
1 active Medicare policy lists 73218, and 25 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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National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
25 policies from 12 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of the Extremities | Sep 19, 2026 | Covered |
| Imaging of the Extremities | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Oncologic Imaging | Apr 4, 2026 | Covered |
| Oncologic Imaging | Nov 15, 2025 | Covered |
| Site of Care for Advanced Imaging |
| Nov 17, 2024 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal MSK Imaging GuidelinesEffective 02/15/2019 - 07/31/2019 | Feb 15, 2019 | Covered with conditions |
| Pediatric Peripheral Nerve Disorders (PND) Imaging GuidelinesEffective 02/01/2024 - 01/31/2025 | Feb 1, 2024 | Covered with conditions |
| Pediatric Peripheral Nerve Disorders PND Imaging GuidelinesEffective 02/15/2019 - 02/13/2020 | Feb 15, 2019 | Covered with conditions |
| Peripheral Nerve and Neuromuscular Disorders (PNND) Imaging Guidelines | Feb 3, 2026 | Covered with conditions |
| Peripheral Nerve Disorders (PND) Imaging GuidelinesEffective 02/01/2024 - 01/31/2025 | Feb 1, 2024 | Covered with conditions |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Cardiology and Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Diagnosis | Jul 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Extremities | Apr 6, 2023 | Covered |
| Open Air, Low Field Strength, and Positional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Units | Mar 21, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Radiology Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial & Medicare Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna OBM Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| GHI/Emblem Non-City of New York & Medicare Radiology and Cardiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| EOCCO Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Alliance Plan Radiology Code List | Aug 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners Plans Cardiology, Radiology, and Ultrasound Code List | Jul 1, 2025 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 73218 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan – Site of Service | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |