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CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan

Guidance for the one-time notification of the correct CPT code for physicians to use for claims of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) and instructions for processing claims for beneficiaries in a risk M+C plan.

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

Issue Date: November 04, 2003

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