CT Lung Cancer Screening (Low-Dose)

CT lung cancer screening, is low-dose, non-contrast CT imaging used as a screening technique for lung cancer. This imaging is considered medically necessary ONLY when used to screen for lung cancer for certain high-risk, asymptomatic individuals, i.e., no acute lung related symptoms, when ALL of the following criteria are met:

Group 1:

• Individual is between 55-80 years of age; AND
• There is at least a 30 pack-year history of cigarette smoking; AND
• If the individual is a former smoker, that individual had quit smoking within the previous 15years.

Group 2:

• Age ≥ 50 years old; AND
• ≥ 20 pack-year history of smoking; AND
• Additional risk factors (other than second-hand smoke)*

*Speak with your doctor about your risk factors.