Does Medicare Cover Mra?

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ... Medicare currently covers MRA for patients with vascular disease of the abdomen and pelvis only when there is damage to the wall of the aorta (a large artery).

Does Medicare cover MRA of the brain?

Depending on the clinical presentation, MRA may be used as an alternative to other non-invasive imaging technologies, such as transesophageal echocardiography and CT. Generally, Medicare will provide coverage only for MRA or for CA when used as a diagnostic test.

Why would you need an MRA?

Doctors use MRA to: identify abnormalities, such as aneurysms, in the aorta, both in the chest and abdomen, or in other arteries. detect atherosclerotic (plaque) disease in the carotid artery of the neck, which may limit blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke.