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NCD 240.6
Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy (TPE) - RETIRED
Indications and Limitations of Coverage
240.6 - Transverse (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy (RETIRED)
(Rev. 11892; Issued: 03-09-23; Effective: 04-10-23; Implementation: 04-10-23)
Effective October 28, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services removed the national coverage determination (NCD) for Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy (TPE). In the absence of an NCD, coverage determinations will be made by the Medicare Administrative Contractors under section 1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act.
Revision History
01/2022 - The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to inform contractors that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has removed the Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy (TPE) NCD (Section 240.6) from the Medicare Publication (Pub.) 100-03, NCD Manual, as a result of the NCD Reconsideration process. This CR does not establish a national coverage policy for TPE. In the absence of an NCD, coverage determinations for TPEs are made by the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). Refer to the Background and Policy sections of this document for the additional information. (TN 11159) (CR12537)
History
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