76827 Insurance Policy Changes

Fetal Echocardiography and Magnetocardiography (CPB 0106, reviewed 2026-03-26)

Aetna has updated its fetal echocardiography and magnetocardiography policy (CPB 0106, effective 2026-03-26) with expanded coverage criteria for medically necessary fetal cardiac imaging. The policy now covers 23 specific indications including maternal diabetes, autoimmune conditions, fetal chromosomal abnormalities, drug exposures, and arrhythmia surveillance. Magnetocardiography using deep learning models remains experimental/investigational and is not covered.