About this policy
CMS National Coverage Determination | ncd_id=161 | manual_section=110.13 | coverage_level_code=3 | national_coverage_type=True | under_review=False | lab_ncd=False
Coverage indications
Prior to August 5, l985, Medicare covered cytotoxic food tests as an adjunct to in vivo clinical allergy tests in complex food allergy problems. Effective August 5, l985, cytotoxic leukocyte tests for food allergies are excluded from Medicare coverage because available evidence does not show that these tests are safe and effective. This exclusion was published as a CMS Ruling in the "Federal Register" on July 5, l985.
Documentation requirements
Revision History: 11/1985 - Stated that cytotoxic leukocyte testing for food allergies not covered. Effective date 08/05/1985. (TN 1) Benefit Categories: 20 - Diagnostic Tests (other) Transmittal: transmittal_number=1 | transmittal_issue_date=1985-11-01
Codes in this policy
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