Medicare Coverage Issues Manual
Section 60-25, Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy (NNWT) We are adding a new section to the CIM to address our noncoverage decision on the use of normothermic wound therapy. There is insufficient scientific or clinical evidence to consider this device as reasonable and necessary for the treatment of wounds within the meaning of §1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (the Act) and will not be covered by Medicare.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 15, 2002
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