Privacy Act of 1974; Report of a New System of Records

Résumé

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, we are proposing to create a new SOR titled, "Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) System, System No. 09-70-0556." National coverage determinations (NCDs) are determinations by the Secretary with respect to whether or not a particular item or service is covered nationally under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (the Act) section 1869(f) (1) (B). In order to be covered by Medicare, an item or service must fall within one or more benefit categories contained within part A or part B, and must not be otherwise excluded from coverage. Moreover, with limited exceptions, the expenses incurred for items or services must be "reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member." section 1862(a) (1) (A). CMS has determined that the evidence is adequate to conclude that CAS with embolic protection is reasonable and necessary to symptomatic patients who are at high risk for carotid endarterectomy (CEA), have significant comorbidities, or have anatomic risk factors. The reasonable and necessary determination requires that patients meet the criteria and a