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Contractor Information

Contractor Name: Palmetto GBA - Full list of policies of this Medicare Contractor Contractor Number: 11502 Contractor Type: MAC B

LCD Information

LCD ID Number: L38786 Status: A-Approved LCD Title: Echocardiography for Myocardial Perfusion Geographic Jurisdiction: North Carolina Other Jurisdictions Original Determination Effective Date: 02/07/2021 Original Determination Ending Date: Revision Effective Date: 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)(1)(D) indicates no payment may be made in the case of clinical care where items and services provided are in research and experimentation. 42 CFR §411.15(k)(1) Particular services excluded from coverage CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 14, §10 Coverage of Medical Devices Sorry, you need to login or register to view additional sections of this Medicare policy. *