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Ethylenediamine-Tetra-Acetic (EDTA) Chelation Therapy for Treatment of Atherosclerosis
NCD146
Effective: January 1, 1966
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
EDTA chelation therapy for treatment of atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, calcinosis, or similar generalized conditions is not covered by Medicare and is considered experimental. Any use of EDTA for these non–FDA-approved indications is excluded from coverage.
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"Ethylenediamine-tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) chelation therapy for treatment of atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, calcinosis, or similar generalized conditions not approved by the FDA is not covered a..."
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