Medical Policy Updates

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Notification of Policy Revisions Effective September 14, 2010 (Posted June 8, 2010)

Medical Policy Revision
Surgical Ventricular Restoration New policy developed. Surgical ventricular restoration is considered investigational for the treatment of ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy or post-infarction left ventricular aneurysm. Senior Medical Director review 5/3/10. Specialty Matched Consultant Advisory Panel review 6/2010. Notification given 6/8/10 for effective date of 9/14/10.