Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging Guidelines

This policy covers pediatric musculoskeletal imaging — including plain radiography and advanced modalities (CT, MRI, MRA, CTA, PET, bone mineral density and related guidance codes) — for evaluation of common pediatric musculoskeletal symptoms and symptom complexes. Limitations: atypical or uncommon presentations require physician review, plain x‑rays performed after symptom onset must be available and should generally precede advanced imaging, and advanced imaging is not indicated when x‑rays rule out conditions such as acute/healing fracture, osteomyelitis, or tumors amenable to biopsy/radiation.

"CT Chest with contrast — CPT 71260"

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