RE: Formal Request for Reconsideration of the National Coverage Determination 20.9.1 (NCD) for Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) to remove BTT and DT coverage criteria in favor of patient characteristics that support VAD candidacy
Guidance for Abbott's request for the reconsideration of NCD 20.9.1 for ventricular assist device (VAD) procedures in modifying the coverage language to focus on patient characteristics for VAD candidacy rather than declaring intent of device at the time of implant
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 12, 2019
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