73218 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 73218, in plain terms, covers An MRI scan of your arm, shoulder, or hand without using contrast dye. CPT 73218 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Health Net and Sentara Health Plans. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 73218 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 73218 on AAPC