What Was the Significance of the Decision of the Centers

question 15

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the decision of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding electrical stimulation in 2002?

• A)Electrical stimulation was considered ineffective and non-reimbursable for the treatment of chronic wounds.
• B)Electrical stimulation cannot be billed as a treatment modality for the treatment of chronic wounds.
• C)Electrical stimulation is now considered a covered charge for the treatment of chronic wounds.
• D)Electrical stimulation for tissue repair now can be claimed to be a contributing factor in the treatment of chronic wounds.