CMS Proposes New National Determination Coverage Policies

CMS is accepting comments until January 1, 2009 regarding these proposed National Coverage Determination policies.  

Unlike the HAC (Hospital Acquired Conditions) provisions, which affect only payments to hospitals for inpatient stays, the final NCDs (National Coverage Determinations) could affect payment to hospitals, physicians, and any other health care providers and suppliers involved in the erroneous surgeries.   

• Wrong body part

• Wrong patient

• Wrong surgery performed on a patient  

 

 

Source:  CMS Press Release - December 2, 2008