In 2013, CMS adopted an expedited administrative process to remove certain national coverage determinations (NCDs) older than 10 years since their most recent review. In December 2014, CMS removed seven NCDs under this process. On March 18, 2015, CMS proposed removing two more NCDs under this process, addressing coverage of Apheresis (therapeutic pheresis) and Smoking and Tobacco-Use Cessation Counseling (NCD Manual Section 201.4; Section 210.4.1 would remain). Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until April 17, 2015, and CMS expects to publish its determination by fall 2015. Local MACs are authorized to determine coverage for items and services that were previously governed by NCDs that were removed.
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