Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)

Three types of facilities are eligible for reimbursement for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS): National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) approved (Beginning 05/07/2007, these will no longer automatically qualify and can qualify only with the other programs), Credentialed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) under their Disease Specific Certification Program for LVRS, and Medicare approved for lung or heart and lung transplants. Only the first 2 types are in the list.

Facility Name Date Approved State Certification Type
Texas
Massachusetts
NETT
California
NETT
Chapman Medical Center
California
NETT
Ohio
NETT
Columbia University
New York
NETT
North Carolina
NETT
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Maryland
NETT
New York
NETT
Mayo Clinic
Minnesota
NETT
Colorado
NETT
Saint Louis University
Missouri
NETT
UCLA Medical Center
California
NETT
California
NETT
Ohio
JCAHO
Maryland
NETT
Pennsylvania
NETT
University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
NETT
University of Washington
Washington
NETT
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09/10/2024 06:06 PM