Imaging methods

PET/PET-CT: Evidence for need-based planning in Germany and Austria – 2018 update

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Oct 2018

In October 2018, the Austrian HTA body, the Ludwig-Boltzmann Institue (LBI), published the update on the PET/PET-CT topic. The report was done together with the Berlin Technical University. Read more
The Norwegian Directorate of Health has released 2018 version Norwegian Classification of medical, surgical and radiological procedure codes (NCSP, NCMP, NCRP) applicable since January 1, 2018

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Oct 2017

New procedure codes will be created for stem cell procedures, extracorporeal techniques (including hemodialysis and CO2 removal), surgical interventions, including growth-controlling spinal correction, transposition of peripheral nerve, interventions on veins, and percutaneous image-guided procedures (including code for pressure measurement in coronary arteries and additional code for drug-eluting balloon). Classification will be enabled from January 1, 2018. Read more
The German Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) approved two additional indications for application of positron emission tomography (PET) / computed tomography (CT) in head and neck area

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Jun 2017

In March 2017, G-BA approved two additional indications for application of PET/CT for management of neck and head tumors in hospital settings after reevaluation of evidence by IQWiG in 2016. New indications concern decision making about need for neck dissection and laryngoscopic biopsy. Read more