Coverage Issues Manual
This revision is a national coverage decision (NCD). The NCDs are binding on all carriers, intermediaries, peer review organization, health maintenance organizations, competitive medical plans, and health care prepayment plans. Under 42 CFR 422.256 (b), an NCD that expands coverage is also binding on a Medicare+Choice Organization. In addition, an administrative law judge may not reivew an NCD. (See §1869 (f)(1)(A)( i ) of the Social Security Act.)
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 01, 2002
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