Appendix E - National Coverage Determinations Manual / NCD 160.26

Why This Topic Matters

Coverage determinations directly affect whether a service is payable under Medicare and whether claims may require special handling or denial prevention review. Understanding this policy helps organizations align documentation, billing workflows, and compliance review with CMS guidance.

Article Sections

1. A. General

   Introduces the clinical context for the diagnostic test and describes the general purpose of assessing cavernous nerve function in surgical settings.

2. B. Nationally Covered Indications

   States the coverage status for nationally covered indications in this NCD section.

3. C. Nationally Non-Covered Indications

   States the Medicare non-coverage determination and the effective date for this policy.

4. D. Other

   Provides a cross-reference to a related manual topic and includes the review date for the NCD.