Re: Codes for Heartware Implantatble Device

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33979/ Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricle

Darlene D. Ruth

CFC Insurance Liaison

Central Financial Clearance

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OK, it is ok to use this even if it is investigational? M. Christiansen, BAS, RNTransplant Financial Case Manager DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program100 Michigan NEMC 231Grand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: Pager: Fax: lisa.christiansen@... From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of darlene.ruth@...Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:15 AMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Re: Codes for Heartware Implantatble Device 33979/ Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricleDarlene D. RuthCFC Insurance LiaisonCentral Financial Clearance (O) (F) (Pager) " Meeting people halfway is the most significant trip we can take. We don't work for each other, we work with each other " CONFIDENTIAL: The information contained in this communication, including its attachments may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual (s) or entity (ies) to whom it is addressed . The information contained in this communication may also be protected by legal privilege , federal law or other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication , you are hereby notified that any distribution, dissemination or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please immediately delete and destroy all copies of this message and please immediately notify us of the error by separate communication . Thank you.

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You can use the code but it is still. considered investigational. There are some plans that will cover it and there are some instances where facilities have been able to get exceptions from CMS. Debbie Mast Database Administrator/Financial ManagerSolid Organ Transplants/VAD program OK, it is ok to use this even if it is investigational? M. Christiansen, BAS, RNTransplant Financial Case Manager DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program100 Michigan NEMC 231Grand Rapids, MI 49503Phone: Pager: Fax: lisa.christiansen@... From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of darlene.ruth@...Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:15 AMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: Re: Codes for Heartware Implantatble Device 33979/ Insertion of ventricular assist device, implantable intracorporeal, single ventricleDarlene D. RuthCFC Insurance LiaisonCentral Financial Clearance (O) (F) (Pager)"Meeting people halfway is the most significant trip we can take. We don't work for each other, we work with each other" CONFIDENTIAL: The information contained in this communication, including its attachments may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual (s) or entity (ies) to whom it is addressed . The information contained in this communication may also be protected by legal privilege , federal law or other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication , you are hereby notified that any distribution, dissemination or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please immediately delete and destroy all copies of this message and please immediately notify us of the error by separate communication . Thank you.