December 29, 2000
Currently awaiting position statements from professional associations. Will extend current due date to end of month.
January 11, 2000
CMS received an official position statement from the American College of Radiology.
January 30, 2000
CMS received an official position statement from the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
January 31, 2000
Currently awaiting position statements from other professional associations. Will extend current due date to February 28, 2001.
March 27, 2001
Met with Ethicon Endosurgery. Several new articles submitted for review. Will extend current due date to May 14, 2001.
May 13, 2001
Given the complexity of the issue, we are extending the due date to June 30 to get additional input.
August 13, 2001
Need additional time to review the evidence submitted to determine the precise role of this imaging technique for palpable lesions. Will extend due date to September 30.
October 26, 2001
Need further additional time to review the evidence submitted to determine the precise role of this imaging technique for palpable lesions. Will extend due date to December 1.
December 6, 2001
Need further additional time to review. We will extend the due date to February 1, 2002.
February 4, 2002
Need additional time to complete the review. Due date will be extended to March 1, 2002.
April 12, 2002
CMS issues
decision memorandum stating intent to cover the use of image-guided breast biopsy for palpable lesions that are difficult to biopsy using palpation.
September 2002
Claims processing instructions issued and NCD updated.
