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NCD110.1

 

HYPERTHERMIA FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER

 

Effective Date of this Version

12/31/1984

 

Benefit Category

• Physicians' Services.

• Note: This may not be an exhaustive list of all applicable Medicare benefit categories for this item or service.

 

Item/Service Description

• Local hyperthermia for treatment of cancer consists of the use of heat to make tumors more susceptible to cancer therapy measures.

 

Indications and Limitations of Coverage

• Local hyperthermia is covered under Medicare when used in connection with radiation therapy for the treatment of primary or metastatic cutaneous or subcutaneous superficial malignancies.

• It is NOT covered when used alone or in connection with chemotherapy.

 

 

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