About this policy
CMS National Coverage Determination | ncd_id=255 | manual_section=220.9 | coverage_level_code=1 | national_coverage_type=True | under_review=False | lab_ncd=False
Coverage indications
Medicare Administrative Contractors should be alert to possible increases in utilization of DSA over conventional angiographic procedures, as well as to the fact that ordinarily patients should not require inpatient hospitalization solely to perform the procedure. Payment for DSA should not exceed, and may be less than, that being paid for conventional angiographic techniques.
Documentation requirements
Item/Service Description: Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is a diagnostic imaging technique that applies computer technology to fluoroscopy for the purpose of visualizing the same vascular structures observable with conventional angiography. Since the radiographic contrast material can be injected into a vein rather than an artery, the procedure reduces the risk to patients, and can be done on an outpatient basis. Benefit Categories: 20 - Diagnostic Tests (other)
Codes in this policy
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