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2010 Legislative Update : Presentation at
IMOS November Membership Conference


WPS Updates Chemotherapy Drugs and their Adjuncts LCD (HONC-010)

WPS has updated its Medicare policy to include new language referencing compendia as sources for medical necessity and coverage. This policy was effective May 16, 2009.

The following pages and sections are of note:

  • Page 2, section A under “Indications and Limitations of Coverage and/or Medical Necessity"
  • Page 13, section G
  • Page 14, “Utilization Guidelines”
  • Page 19, “Current Compendia.”

 

 

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