tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 18

PHYSICIAN NOTES: CMS Puts Its Foot Down With Strong Stance on New Intracranial Stenting and Angioplasty Device

Plus: New DME competitive bidding program advice adds meat to Medicare's Claims Processing ManualYou-ll have to keep waiting for Medicare to expand coverage for intracraninal stenting and angioplasty, thanks to a May 12 CMS transmittal that confirms Medicare's refusal to provide additional coverage for these services.The request for coverage, which was submitted by Boston Scientific Corp., specifically requested coverage for the Wingspan Stent System with Gateway PTCA Balloon Catheter.  Boston Scientific noted in its request that the product could be useful in treating intracranial atherosclerotic disease, refractory to medical therapy in intracranial vessels with 50 percent...

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