CMS Issues Arthroscopic Lavage, Debridement Non-Coverage Decisions
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Local contractors should determine whether coverage for arthroscopic debridement is reasonable and necessary for a patient sub-population presenting with pain and additional symptoms but without severe osteoarthritis, according to CMS
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