March 13, 2019
Update: Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) Will Host A Multi-jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Teleconference Regarding Vertebral Augmentation on March 20, 2019, 1-4 P.M. EST
The purpose of the meeting is to obtain advice from CAC members and subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding the strength of published evidence on Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA) for osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF). In addition to discussion, the CAC and SME panel will vote on pre-distributed questions. The public is invited to attend as observers.
Please see the attached agenda with observer call in information included. Also attached are Word versions of the voting questions as the Word version is more editable than the PDF version posted previously. The Vertebral Augmentation Bibliography is attached for your reference.
Completed PVA Voting Questions may be sent to CMD.INQUIRY@cgsadmin.com or faxed to 615.664.5971.