Claims Processing Instructions for National Coverage Determination 20.33 - Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair [TEER] for Mitral Valve Regurgitation
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to inform MACs that on January 19, 2021, CMS expanded coverage of mitral valve TEER procedures for the treatment of functional mitral regurgitation (MR), and maintained coverage of TEER for the treatment of degenerative MR through coverage with evidence development (CED) and with mandatory registry participation.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 08, 2021
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