About this policy
CMS National Coverage Determination | ncd_id=232 | manual_section=270.2 | coverage_level_code=3 | national_coverage_type=True | under_review=True | lab_ncd=False
Coverage indications
There is insufficient scientific or clinical evidence to consider this device as reasonable and necessary for the treatment of wounds within the meaning of §1862(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act and will not be covered by Medicare.
Documentation requirements
Item/Service Description: NNWT is a device reported to promote wound healing by warming a wound to a predetermined temperature. The device consists of a noncontact wound cover into which a flexible, battery powered, infrared heating card is inserted. Revision History: 02/2002 - Added new section to address noncoverage on use of normothermic wound therapy. Effective and implementation dates 07/01/2002. ( TN 152 ) (CR 2027) Benefit Categories: 23 - Durable Medical Equipment Transmittal: transmittal_number=152 | transmittal_issue_date=2002-02-15 | change_request_number=2027
Codes in this policy
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