Pediatric Neck Imaging Guidelines

This policy covers advanced pediatric neck imaging (MRI, MRA, CT and related procedures including MRI orbit/face/neck, TMJ, maxillofacial CT, and select PET codes) for evaluation of neck and related head/face conditions such as neck masses, cervical lymphadenopathy, dystonia/torticollis, dysphagia, thyroid/parathyroid disease, esophageal and tracheal disorders in patients <18 years. Imaging is limited to symptomatic patients with documented clinical evaluation (history, physical exam, appropriate labs), excludes asymptomatic screening, requires physician review for atypical presentations, and generally precludes repeat studies without evidence of progression or impact on management.

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