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Cardiac Output Monitoring by Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance (TEB)
Medicare/CMS - NCD·Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine·National Coverage Determination
We identified it
Oct 27, 2026
Summary
This is a National Coverage Determination (NCD 20.16) for Cardiac Output Monitoring by Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance (TEB). The policy document was last updated on 2026-10-26, but the source provided does not contain specific coverage changes, effective dates, billing codes, or actionable requirements—only a reference to the CMS policy database entry.
Action Required
Billing team should access the full CMS Medicare Coverage Database entry (NCD 20.16, version 3) at https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/data/ncd?ncdid=267&ncdver=3 to retrieve the complete policy text, including coverage criteria, applicable billing codes, any prior authorization requirements, and effective dates. The summary provided does not contain sufficient detail to determine current coverage status or required billing actions. Verify whether TEB monitoring is covered under your practice's current Medicare contracts and confirm any documentation or authorization requirements before billing.