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AcuTect Scintigraphic Imaging for Detection of Lower Limb Deep Vein Thrombosis (CPB 0414, reviewed 2026-07-09)
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Aug 12, 2026
Summary
Aetna considers AcuTect scintigraphic imaging for detection and localization of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis experimental, investigational, or unproven, because its clinical value in managing suspected DVT has not been clearly established. CPT 78456 is listed as not covered for the indications in this bulletin. Other related codes listed are CPT 75820, 75822, 78457, 78458 and HCPCS A9504.
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What to do
Action · 2 steps
01Billing team: Do not bill CPT 78456 for AcuTect imaging to detect or localize lower extremity DVT, because Aetna considers this use experimental, investigational, or unproven and not covered.
02Claims with the ICD-10 diagnosis codes listed as not covered for the indications in this bulletin are not covered for those indications.
Codes mentioned
7845675820758227845778458A9504I80.10I80.13I80.201I80.9I82.0I82.91O22.00O22.93O87.0O87.9
Original notice
AcuTect Scintigraphic Imaging for Detection of Lower Limb Deep Vein Thrombosis (CPB 0414, reviewed 2026-07-09)
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