MM14302 - National Coverage Determination 20.40: Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension
RDN treats uncontrolled hypertension. Effective October 28, 2025, CMS covers radiofrequency RDN (rfRDN) and ultrasound RDN (uRDN), collectively known as RDN, for treating uncontrolled hypertension under CED according to the coverage criteria we outline in the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) Manual, Chapter 1, section 20.40
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 19, 2025
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