National_Coverage_Determinations_Manual / Blood Brain Barrier Osmotic Disruption for Treatment of Brain Tumors 110.20

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the Medicare coverage policy applies to a brain tumor treatment scenario and understand the policy’s effective period and scope within the NCD manual.

Article Sections

1. A. General

   Provides a general overview of the blood-brain barrier in the central nervous system and describes the broad treatment context addressed by the policy. It also notes the types of service components involved in the procedure setting.

2. B. Nationally Covered Indications

   Identifies the nationally covered indications section and indicates that no covered indication is specified in this policy entry.

3. C. Nationally Non-Covered Indications

   Describes the national non-coverage status for the service in the setting addressed by the article and includes the effective date context for that determination.

4. D. Other

   Provides a brief miscellaneous note clarifying that the policy does not change coverage for anti-cancer chemotherapy and includes the last review date.