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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Medicare Beneficiaries with FDA-Approved Implanted Permanent Pacemakers (PMs) for use in an MRI Environment

Guidance for the conclusion' that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries with implanted permanent pacemakers (PMs) when the PMs are used according to the FDA-approved labeling for use in an MRI environment.

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Final

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

Issue Date: September 22, 2011

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