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Response to Comments: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Wound and Flap Management
A59281
Effective: December 29, 2022
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
This document (A59281) is a response to public comments regarding the Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Wound and Flap Management LCD (DL39385) and does not itself establish clinical coverage criteria. For specific indications, limitations, documentation requirements, and frequency limits, consult LCD DL39385, which becomes effective 2023-02-12. Review of the underlying LCD is required to extract actionable coverage rules.
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"This document is a response-to-comments notice for LCD DL39385 (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Wound and Flap Management) and does not itself define coverage criteria; refer to LCD DL39385 for subst..."
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