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NCD160.10 EVOKED RESPONSE TESTS

 

 

Effective Date of this Version

• 1/15/1980

 

 

Benefit Category

 

• Diagnostic Tests (other).

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

 

 

Item/Service Description

 

• These tests measure brain responses to repetitive visual, click or other stimuli.

 

 

Indications and Limitations of Coverage

 

• Evoked response tests, including brain stem evoked response and visual evoked response tests, are generally accepted as safe and effective diagnostic tools.

• Program payment may be made for these procedures.

 

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