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Blood Brain Barrier Osmotic Disruption for Treatment of Brain Tumors

Effective for claims with dates of service on or after March 20, 2007, the use of osmotic blood brain barrier disruption is not considered reasonable and necessary when it is used as part of a treatment regimen for brain tumors in Medicare patients.

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

Issue Date: April 06, 2007

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