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Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Effective for claims with dates of service on and after November 8, 2011, CMS covers intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, inclusive of one face-to-face risk reduction visit annually.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 23, 2011

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