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Update to List of ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes Not Requiring the Q0 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Modifier for Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) Services Provided in a Clinical Study

This change request updates the list of ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes not requiring the Q0 HCPCS modifier for ICD services provided in a clinical study.

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

Issue Date: March 26, 2010

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