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Will Medicaid Cover A PET scan For possible recurrent Thyroid Cancer

We have a patient that has had I-131 ablation for Thyroid Cancer. Recent Imaging indicates possible recurrence in The mediastinal area. Our Physician would really like a Pet Scan. Will Medicaid Cover

 
 
 
 
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