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Response to Comments: Transurethral Waterjet Ablation of the Prostate
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First Coast Service Options, Inc. (J09)
Effective: February 20, 2025
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
This response-to-comments policy clarifies that decisions regarding transurethral waterjet ablation of the prostate are based on the best available published clinical evidence, prioritized per CMS Program Integrity Manual (CMS Pub. 100‑08 Chapter 13). Anecdotal or unpublished information has limited influence, and MACs may consolidate, redact, or withhold portions of submitted comments during the review and publication process.
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"Anecdotal or unpublished information not subject to peer review has limited influence on policy determinations and will not carry the same weight as published peer‑reviewed evidence."
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