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Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management

Guidance for covering the use of home PT/INR monitoring for chronic, oral anticoagulation management for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism (inclusive of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) on warfarin.

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

Issue Date: July 25, 2008

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