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Response to Comments: Non-Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
A58991
National Government Services, Inc. (J06)
Effective: April 1, 2022
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
This document is a response to public and provider comments on the proposed LCD for non-invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) for stable ischemic heart disease and does not itself define coverage criteria. The official notice period for the final LCD begins February 10, 2022, and the final determination becomes effective April 1, 2022.
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"This response-to-comments document does not establish coverage criteria for non-invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) for stable ischemic heart disease; coverage determinations are in the final LCD."
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