LCD ID Number: L38747 Status: A-Approved
LCD Title: Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
Geographic Jurisdiction: Alabama Other Jurisdictions
Original Determination Effective Date:
02/28/2021
Original Determination Ending Date:
Revision Effective Date:
09/12/2024
Revision End Date:
CMS National Coverage Policy:
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862(a)(1)(A) allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862(a)(7) states Medicare will not cover any services or procedures associated with routine physical checkups
42 CFR §410.32 indicates that diagnostic tests may only be ordered by the treating physician (or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license and Medicare requirements)
42 CFR §416.65 Covered surgical procedures
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