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FDG PET for Esophageal Cancer (Replaced with Section 220.6.17) - RETIRED
NCD293
Effective: April 10, 2023
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
This policy (NCD293) regarding FDG PET for esophageal cancer is retired and was removed from the NCD Manual effective April 10, 2023. Current coverage criteria and requirements have been superseded by NCD Manual section 220.6.17 (effective April 3, 2009); consult that section for actionable indications, limitations, documentation, and frequency rules.
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"NCD293 (FDG PET for Esophageal Cancer) is retired and has been removed from the NCD Manual effective 04-10-2023; it no longer states coverage criteria."
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