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Cardiointegram (CIG) as an Alternative to Stress Test or Thallium Stress Test
NCD259
Effective: January 1, 1966
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Cardiointegram (CIG) is considered investigational and is not covered for Medicare program payment at this time. The policy disallows payment for its use as an alternative to exercise tolerance testing with thallium imaging; no documentation, coding, or frequency provisions for coverage are specified in this policy.
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"Cardiointegram (CIG) is considered investigational and program payment is not made for its use at this time."
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