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Effective July 1, 1999, the Health Care Financing Administration(HCFA) provided coverage for EECP® therapy to Medicare patients who have been diagnosed with disabling angina (class III or class IV, Canadian Cardiovascular Society Classification or equivalent classification) who, in the opinion of a cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon, are not readily amenable to surgical intervention, such as PTCA or cardiac bypass, because:
- Their condition is inoperable, or at high risk of operative complications or post-operative failure;
- Their coronary anatomy is not readily amenable to such procedures; or
- They have co-morbid states, which create excessive risk.
Please contact your cardiologist or call VascuFlo Inc. to discuss and determine if you or someone you know may be eligible.
Tel: (716) 681-2968
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Senior Blue, Univera Healthcare, Independent Health, United Healthcare, and The Veterans Administration, Aetna and most other major commercial insurance.
Currently over 200 private insurance carriers pay for EECP® on a case by case basis. They usually make their determinations based on medical necessity. An increasing number of other insurers are offering coverage on a blanket basis. Please contact your insurance carrier to determine their policy regarding EECP® therapy.
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