About this policy
CMS National Coverage Determination | ncd_id=84 | manual_section=160.14 | coverage_level_code=1 | national_coverage_type=True | under_review=False | lab_ncd=False
Coverage indications
It is a covered procedure when reasonable and necessary for the individual patient.
Documentation requirements
Item/Service Description: Invasive intracranial pressure monitoring is a safe and effective therapeutic tool used to monitor intracranial pressure. It is usually used for patients suffering from head injuries, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, Reye’s syndrome, or posthypoxic, metabolic, and viral encephalopathies. It is usually performed in specialized intensive care units for neurosurgical and neurologic patients. Benefit Categories: 35 - Inpatient Hospital Services; 52 - Physicians' Services
Codes in this policy
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