New HCPCS Codes for Supplies and Accessories for Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
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Regulatory News Topic
CMS Change Request (CR) 3931 released July 22, 2005, is a full replacement of Change Request 3761. This replacement CR provides additional information for billing supplies and accessories associated with VADs.
Date of Insight Article
30-Aug-05
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