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National Coverage Determination

Guidance for all CMS Stakeholders regarding National Coverage Determination (NCO) that will cover percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NV AF) through Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) under I 862(a)( I )(E) of the Social Security Act

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

Issue Date: February 08, 2016

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