Collagen Meniscus Implant

CMS has determined that the collagen meniscus implant is not reasonable and necessary for treatment of meniscal injury/tear and is therefore non-covered by Medicare for claims on or after May 25, 2010. The device is described as a bovine collagen scaffold used to fill meniscal defects (usually after partial meniscectomy) and is not intended to replace an entire meniscus; meniscus transplantation is not addressed by this NCD.

"The collagen meniscus implant (CMI) is non-covered by Medicare for the treatment of meniscal injury/tear because CMS determined the evidence is inadequate to conclude it improves health outcomes."

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