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Can the Codman 3000 Implantable Constant-Flow Infusion Pump be implanted in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)?

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Can the Codman 3000 Implantable Constant-Flow Infusion Pump be implanted in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)?

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A. There are no specific payment provisions under the Medicare program to compensate the ASC facility for the cost of the pump and supplies. We recommend verifying coverage of the implantable pump with your local Medicare contractors in advance of the procedure. For non-Medicare patients, we recommend clarifying this question during the preauthorization process.