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Additionally, the applicant asserted that CMS previously made distinct device categories for anatomical locations when it created device category codes C1888 (Catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable)), effective July 1, 2002, and C1886 (Catheter, extravascular tissue ablation, any modality (insertable)), effective January 1, 2012
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The commenter also suggested CMS recalibrate the market basket more frequently, at least once every 3 years to ensure the market basket reflects the appropriate mix of services
Older adults, individuals with celiac disease or Crohns disease, and those taking proton pump inhibitors are at a higher risk of deficiency