External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy
Guidance for the continuing current coverage and not to expand coverage to additional cardiac indications. Current coverage remains in effect. Publication 100-04, chapter 32, of The Medicare Claims Processing Manual, is also being updated to include the existing billing and payment requirements for ECP therapy that were never transferred from the old Medicare Carriers Manual.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 31, 2006
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