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Will Medicare provide a prior-authorization for procedures using Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments for total knee Arthroplasty?

April 26, 2017arthroplasty knee medicare prior-authorization procedures total zimmer patient specific instruments

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Will Medicare provide a prior-authorization for procedures using Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments for total knee Arthroplasty?

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The Medicare program does not give prior-authorization, prior approval or a predetermination of benefits for any services. General coverage guidelines for many services can be found using the Medicare Coverage Database. The Medicare coverage guidelines re posted on the CMS web site.