CMS Coverage Email Updates

National Coverage Analyses

Percutaneous Image-guided Lumbar Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
     Posted proposed decision memo
https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/nca-proposed-decision-memo.aspx?NCAId=284

Medicare Approved Facilities/Trials/Registries

Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) Investigational Studies
     Added new clinical study approval
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/Carotid-Artery-Stenting-CAS-Investigational-Studies.html

VAD Destination Therapy Facilities
     Added new facility
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/VAD-Destination-Therapy-Facilities.html

Coverage with Evidence Development

Magnetic Resonance Angiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
     Added new approved study
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coverage/Coverage-with-Evidence-Development/MRA_MRI.html