Elucid’s Plaque-IQ image analysis software is now reportable under Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 75577.
Effective January 1, 2026, the development underscores the clinical value of quantitative coronary plaque analysis and establishes favorable conditions for broader adoption of the technology, according to Elucid. The firm said payers Aetna, Humana, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare have all aligned with coverage.
Plaque-IQ image analysis software is intended to support qualified clinicians in the noninvasive evaluation and assessment of atherosclerotic plaque as derived from analysis of coronary CT angiography (CCTA). The firm highlighted the national payment amount of $1,012 for use in imaging centers and physician offices and $951 for use in hospital outpatient settings.
