Medicare Coverage Issues Manual -Transmittal 146
Section 35-74, External Counterpulsation (ECP) for Severe Angina, is amended to indicate that this policy only pertains to ECP devices intended for the treatment of cardiac conditions. Other noncardiac conditions in which end diastolic pneumatic compression devices may be considered for coverage are not considered under this policy
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 29, 2001
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