Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Outlines coverage history, coding, utilization, and clinical context for outpatient enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) / external counterpulsation (ECP) therapy for disabling/refractory angina and heart failure; includes policy clarifications (e.g., repeat EECP review) and references.
Any request for repeat EECP must be reviewed.
Policy liberalized from experimental/investigational to medically necessary for disabling angina (NYHA class III or IV) refractory to maximum medical therapy and not amenable to surgical intervention.
Policy guideline specifies outpatient uses only for chronic stable angina or heart failure and excludes unstable angina, acute MI, and cardiogenic shock.
Removed ICD-9 codes from Coding section.
Removed ICD-10 codes from Coding section.
Policy archived (document shows 'Archived' on 06-27-2024 line).