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Thermography
AETNA-CPB-0029
Aetna
Effective: March 15, 2023
Updated: December 6, 2025
created · Dec 2, 2025
Policy Summary
Thermography (including digital infrared thermal imaging, MR thermography, temperature‑gradient studies and DIRI) is considered experimental/investigational and is excluded (not covered) for all indications (e.g., breast cancer screening, flap/perfusion assessment, musculoskeletal, neurologic and vascular conditions). No indications meet coverage requirements; CPT code 93740 and numerous ICD‑10 diagnosis codes are specifically listed as not covered.
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