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Nebulized Beta Adrenergic Agonist Therapy for Lung Diseases
NCD321
Effective: September 10, 2007
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
CMS does not make a national coverage determination for nebulized beta adrenergic agonist therapy for lung diseases; coverage, limitations, documentation, and frequency should be determined by local Medicare Administrative Contractors through local coverage determinations or case-by-case adjudication. There are no nationally listed covered or non-covered indications in this NCD. Providers should consult the applicable local MAC LCDs for clinical criteria, documentation, and authorization requirements.
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"No national coverage determination is made for nebulized beta adrenergic agonist therapy; coverage decisions must be made by local Medicare Administrative Contractors via local coverage determinati..."
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