In the absence of a LCD, NCD, billing and coding article or CMS manual instruction, NCCI or MUE, reasonable and necessary guidelines still apply. Read this article to learn more.
CMS develops NCDs to describe circumstances for Medicare coverage nationwide for an item or service. NCDs generally outline the conditions for which an item or service is covered (or not covered) under §1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act…
First Coast may consider coverage of a humanitarian use device, intended to benefit a small patient population, when the provider follows the specific guidelines and submits the appropriate documentation.