Ultrasonic stimulation NCD
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Smith & Nephew (Exogen bone growth stimulator) convinces CMS to reconsider its national coverage decision for ultrasound stimulation for nonunion fracture healing. The stimulators currently are covered for treating nonunion fractures, except for the skull, vertebrae and tumor-related nonunions. By contrast, the agency has a national non-coverage policy in place for fresh fractures and delayed unions. CMS expects to issue a decision by April 22...