Medicare Expands Coverage Of Continuous Glucose Monitors
Executive Summary
US Medicare has issued a final rule broadening coverage of continuous glucose monitors, including those integrated with Medtronic insulin pumps. The rule classifies adjunctive monitors, which treat diabetes, as durable medical equipment under the Medicare Part B benefit.
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