Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
CMS Can't See Coverage For Infrared Therapy
Published on Sun Nov 05, 2006 
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Medicare won't cover infrared therapy devices for treatment of diabetic and non-diabetic sensory neuropathy, wounds and ulcers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced. This includes the treatment of related pain. Non-covered therapies include monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE), according to decision memo CAG-00291N. For more info, go to www.cms.hhs.gov/coverage and click -What's New.-
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