Why did insurance deny my PET scan?

Why did insurance deny my PET scan?

Avoid insurance claim denials on cancer PET scans And because coders are not allowed to use a diagnosis other than the diagnosis listed on the order, at times these PET scans are denied by payors when they could have been paid as meeting Medical Necessity based on the patient’s complete clinical picture. Mar 1, 2020

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