Response to Comments: External Infusion Pumps – DL33794

This document reports responses to public comments on the External Infusion Pumps LCD and states that final policy decisions are grounded in general medical community acceptance supported by peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence-based consensus statements and guidelines. The policy process follows CMS Program Integrity Manual (Pub. 100-08) Chapter 13. During the 45-day comment period the DME MACs received 6 comments.

"Final policy decisions and responses are based on general acceptance by the medical community, demonstrated by published original research in peer-reviewed journals, systematic reviews, meta-analys..."

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