Response to Comments: Enteral Nutrition – DL38955

The policy states that enteral nutrition therapy is covered for Medicare beneficiaries when there is full or partial non-function of structures that normally permit food to reach the small bowel, or when a disease impairs digestion or absorption necessitating enteral nutrition. Coverage determinations are based on the best available published clinical evidence (peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, consensus statements, and guidelines) in accordance with CMS Program Integrity Manual Chapter 13; public comments were solicited and reviewed during the comment period.

"Enteral nutrition therapy is covered for Medicare beneficiaries who require enteral nutrition due to full or partial non-function of the anatomical structures that normally permit food to reach the..."

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