National Coverage Determination: Cochlear Implantation

Related CR Release Date: February 23, 2023
Effective Date: September 26, 2022
Implementation Date: March 24, 2023
MLN Matters Number: MM13073
Related Change Request (CR) Number: CR 13073
Related CR Transmittal Numbers: R11875CP and R11875NCD

CR 13073 tells you about expanded coverage for cochlear implantation services:

  • Performed as part of FDA-approved category B investigational device exemption clinical trials for patients not meeting the coverage criteria
  • As a routine cost in certain clinical trials for patients not meeting the coverage criteria

Make sure your billing staff knows about these changes.

View the complete CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)13073.

Last Updated Mar 09 , 2023