Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) - Medicare Advantage (New)
Humana·Cardiology, Radiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery·Medicare Advantage
Effective date
Feb 2, 2026
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Summary
Humana Medicare Advantage has established a new medical coverage policy for Cardiac CT procedures (CPT 75572 and 75573), adding coverage for post-left atrial appendage closure device placement evaluation. The policy follows existing CMS guidelines but adds this specific indication for cardiac CT coverage.
Action Required
By February 2, 2026: Billing team must update prior authorization and coverage determination processes for CPT codes 75572 and 75573 for Humana Medicare Advantage patients. Add post-left atrial appendage closure device placement evaluation as a covered indication. Verify jurisdiction-specific LCD requirements based on patient location (IL, MN, WI, CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, KY, OH, AL, GA, TN, NC, SC, VA, WV).