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Automated Detection and Quantification of Brain MRIs
L40224
Effective: January 19, 2026
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
This policy is a non-coverage determination: AI assistive software tools that perform automated detection and quantification on brain MRI studies are not covered. The exclusion applies regardless of indication, patient age, or clinical setting, and no documentation or prior authorization will render these services covered.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Automated detection and quantification of brain MRI studies using artificial intelligence (AI) assistive software tools is not covered."
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