CMS: Determination Regarding National Coverage Determination (NCD) Regarding
Expanded Medicare Coverage of Implantable Automatic Defibrillators
Guidance for providing determination that this NCD meets the
significant cost threshold described in section 1852(a)(5) of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR
422.109 of the Medicare regulations
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 28, 2003
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