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MM14253 - Adding Extravascular Defibrillator Codes to National Coverage Determination 20.4: Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators
When CMS first issued the NCD 20.4 ICD policy, only intravascular ICD systems were available. In October 2023, FDA approved the Aurora™ EV-ICD with its pivotal clinical trials concluding in 2024.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 11, 2025
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