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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Guidance for the requirements for facilities eligible to perform lung volume reduction surgery. CMS is also using this opportunity to update the manual paragraphs on the National Emphysema Treatment Trial.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 02, 2005
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