National Coverage Determination (NCD) 20.9.1 Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
The purpose of this Change Request is to inform contractors that effective December 1, 2020, CMS covers Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) under certain conditions and criteria.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 11, 2021
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.