About this policy
CMS evidence review | evidence_type=Technology Assessment | record_type=technology_assessment | document_id=23 | year=2003
Coverage indications
The Coverage Issues Manual (CIM) states in sections 35-26 and 35-33 that "obesity is not considered an illness . . ." The sections do not relate specifically to obesity, but rather, to treatments which are currently noncovered. There is a growing body of literature that suggests that obesity may be considered a disease and not just a co-morbidity. This request looks at removing the current language in the CIM that states obesity is not an illness.
Documentation requirements
Associated Nca: Original Consideration for Obesity as an Illness (CAG-00108N) Issue: The Coverage Issues Manual (CIM) states in sections 35-26 and 35-33 that "obesity is not considered an illness . . ." The sections do not relate specifically to obesity, but rather, to treatments which are currently noncovered. There is a growing body of literature that suggests that obesity may be considered a disease and not just a co-morbidity. This request looks at removing the current language in the CIM that states obesity is not an illness. Other Material: Other Material 1 Questions: Questions Technology Assessment: Download Technology Assessment [PDF, 609KB].
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