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NCD160.9 ELECTRONECEPHALOGRAPHIC (EEG) MONITORING DURING

OPEN-HEART SURGERY

 

 

Effective Date of this Version

 

• This is a longstanding national coverage determination. The effective date of this version has not been posted.

 

 

Benefit Category

 

• Diagnostic Tests (other).

• Physicians' Services.

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

 

 

Indications and Limitations of Coverage

• The value of EEG monitoring during open heart surgery and in the immediate post-operative period is debatable because there are little published data based on well-designed studies regarding its clinical effectiveness.

o The procedure is NOT frequently used and does NOT enjoy widespread acceptance of benefit.

• Accordingly, Medicare does NOT cover EEG monitoring during open heart surgery and during the immediate post-operative period.

 

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