Medicare has approved new inpatient add-on payments for Aidoc's AI-powered CT Body Triage tool, supporting hospitals' adoption of this technology.
Key Details
- 1Aidoc's CARE (Clinical AI Reasoning Engine) Multi-Triage CT Body tool received Medicare new technology add-on payment approval.
- 2Medicare will pay up to $137.53 per qualifying case for hospitals using this AI solution beginning October 1.
- 3This AI tool assists in triaging CT images to flag urgent findings such as appendicitis or bowel obstruction.
- 4The payment lasts for three years and aims to offset about 65% of the device's average cost.
- 5The CARE CT Body Triage tool previously received FDA breakthrough device designation (September 2025) and 510(k) clearance (January).
- 6Hospitals must use ICD-10-PCS code XEZ5XKC for eligible cases.
Why It Matters
Medicare reimbursement is a crucial milestone for the clinical adoption of radiology AI, reducing financial barriers for hospitals and accelerating access to advanced diagnostic tools for patients. This move signals broader support for integrating AI solutions into standard radiology care workflows.
Source
Radiology Business
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