| Subject: | CMS Issues Coverage Decision for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery |
| Category: | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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| Published: | Mon, 19 Dec 2005 - 10:00 am |
| CMS has issued its determination that Lung Volume Reduction Surgery, LVRS, is reasonable and necessary at additional facilities that meet alternative standards beyond those contained in the current national coverage determination document.
Therefore, CMS is revising paragraph A.2.c in CMS Publication 100-3 Section 240.1 as follows
Effective for services performed on or after November 17, 2005, CMS determines that LVRS is reasonable and necessary when performed at facilities that are:... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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