CMS Proposes Extra Payments On CustomFlex Iris, Single-Use Duodenoscope, Heart Device
Medicare agency discusses unique nature of devices in outpatient payment system proposed rule
Executive Summary
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services highlighted three FDA breakthrough devices it is proposing for additional pass-through payments in its 2021 outpatient pay rule.
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