Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086:clause:1_38288
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 38288
Character Range: 1994233–1995711

38288                         Implantable loop recorder, insertion of, for diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, if:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              200.75
                              (a) the patient to whom the service is provided has been diagnosed as having had an embolic stroke of undetermined source; and
                              (b) the bases of the diagnosis included the following:
                              (i) the medical history of the patient;
                              (ii) physical examination;
                              (iii) brain and carotid imaging;
                              (iv) cardiac imaging;
                              (v) surface ECG testing including 24‑hour Holter monitoring; and
                              (c) atrial fibrillation is suspected; and
                              (d) the patient:
                              (i) does not have a permanent indication for oral anticoagulants; or
                              (ii) does not have a permanent oral anticoagulants contraindication;
                              including initial programming and testing (Anaes.)