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The applicant stated that, in correspondence between Boston Scientific and CMS from September 2023, CMS determined that C1747 (Endoscope, single-use ( i.e., disposable), urinary tract, imaging/illumination device (insertable)) does not include cystoscopy or cystourethroscopy devices
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The applicant also stated that the existing pass-through code C2624 (Implantable wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor with delivery catheter, including all system components) does not appropriately describe the LithoVue TM Elite Ureteroscope because the nominated device is an insertable ureteroscope that measures IRP, whereas C2624 is specific to sensors that measure pulmonary artery pressure
