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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Chest and Cardiac
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Cardiology, Radiology, Pulmonology +1 more·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi updated their MRI chest and cardiac imaging policy, establishing new medical necessity criteria and requiring network providers to maintain accreditation through IAC, ACR, or RadSite for technical component billing.
Action Required
Immediately: Verify all network providers performing MRI technical components maintain current accreditation through IAC, ACR, or RadSite. Review and update prior authorization requests to align with new medical necessity criteria for chest and cardiac MRI indications. Ensure documentation includes all required elements: radiology reason for study, comparison studies, observations, impressions, and recommendations.