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Coverage Summary Wound Treatments Policy Number: W-001 Products: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans Original Approval Date: 02/18/2009 Approved by: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Benefit Interpretation Committee Last Review Date: 03/20/2018 Related Medicare Advantage Policy Guidelines: Blood-Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds (NCD 270.3) Electrical Stimulation (ES) and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Wounds (NCD 270.1) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (NCD 20.29) Infrared Therapy Devices (NCD 270.6) Low Frequency, Non-Contact, Non-Thermal Ultrasound Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy (NNWT) (NCD 270.2) This information is being distributed to you for personal reference. The information belongs to UnitedHealthcare and unauthorized copying, use, and distribution are prohibited. This information is intended to serve only as a general reference resource and is not intended to address every aspect of a clinical situation. Physicians and patients should not rely on this information in making health care decisions. Physicians and patients must exercise their independent clinical discretion and judgment in determining care. Each benefit plan contains its own specific provisions for coverage, limitations, and exclusions as stated in the Member s Evidence of Coverage (EOC)/Summary of Benefits (SB). If there is a discrepancy between this policy and the member s EOC/SB, the member s EOC/SB provision will govern. The information contained in this document is believed to be current as of the date noted. The benefit information in this Coverage Summary is based on existing national coverage policy, however Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) may exist and compliance with these policies is required where applicable. INDEX TO COVERAGE SUMMARY I. COVERAGE 1. Skin Substitutes 2. Electrical Stimulation (ES) or Electromagnetic Therapy 3. Hyperbaric Oxygen 4. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) 5. Wound Care Suction Device, Non-electric Powered, Disposable (e.g., Spiracur SNaP) 6. Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy 7. Blood-derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wound 8. Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy 9. Infrared Therapy Devices II. DEFINITIONS III. REFERENCES IV. REVISION HISTORY V. ATTACHMENTS I. COVERAGE Coverage Statement: Wound and ulcer treatments are covered when Medicare coverage criteria are met. Guidelines/Notes: 1. Skin Substitutes Page 1 of 10

a. HCPCS codes Q4115, Q4123, Q4131-Q4137, Q4140, Q4141, Q4146-Q4148, Q4151- Q4160, Q4161 and Q41631-Q4165, Q4169, Q4170, Q4172 Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for the above skin substitutes. Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. For state-specific LCDs, refer to the LCD Availability Grid (Attachment A). For states with no LCDs, refer to the UnitedHealthcare Medical Policy for Omnibus Codes for coverage guidelines. (IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the above referenced policy.) b. HCPCS codes Q4101 and Q4106 Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for the above skin substitutes. Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. For state-specific LCDs, refer to the LCD Availability Grid (Attachment A). For states with no LCDs, refer to the MCG Care Guidelines, 22 nd edition, 2018, Skin Substitute, Tissue-Engineered ACG: A-0326 (AC) for information regarding medical necessity review. (IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the above referenced policy.) c. HCPCS codes Q4102-Q4105, Q4107, Q4108, Q4110, Q4111, Q4117, Q4118, Q4121, Q4122, Q4124, Q4126, Q4127, Q4128, Q4166, Q4173 and Q4175 Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for the above skin substitutes. Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. For state-specific LCDs, refer to the LCD Availability Grid (Attachment A). For states with no LCDs, refer to the Novitas LCD for Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non-Healing Wounds (L35041)for coverage guidelines. (IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the above referenced policy.) d. HCPCS codes Q4138, Q4139, Q4142, Q4143, Q4145, Q4149, Q4150, Q4167 and Q4168 Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for the above skin substitutes. Page 2 of 10

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) do not exist at this time. For coverage guidelines, refer to the UnitedHealthcare Medical Policy for Omnibus Codes. (IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the above referenced policy.) e. HCPCS code Q4174 Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for the above skin substitutes. Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. For state-specific LCDs, refer to the LCD Availability Grid (Attachment A). For states with no LCDs, refer to the CGS LCD for Wound Application of Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products (CTPs), Lower Extremities (L36690) for coverage guidelines. (IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the above referenced policy.) 2. Electrical Stimulation (ES) Or Electromagnetic Therapy Electrical Stimulation is the application of electrical current through the electrodes placed directly on the skin in close proximity to the wound. Electrical stimulation uses electrical current applied through electrodes, which are placed directly on the skin close to the wound. While Electromagnetic Therapy is the application of pulsed magnetic field to induce current. The use of ES and electromagnetic therapy for the treatment of wounds are considered adjunctive therapies, and will only be covered for chronic Stage III or Stage IV pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers. For coverage guideline, see the NCD for Electrical Stimulation (ES) and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Wounds (270.1). (Accessed March 13, 2018) 3. Hyperbaric Oxygen For purposes of coverage under Medicare, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is a modality in which the entire body is exposed to oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure. Hyperbaric oxygen is only covered as an adjunct to conventional therapy for patients who meet the coverage criteria. (Note: Topical application of oxygen does not meet the definition of HBO therapy. Its clinical efficacy has not been established, therefore, not covered.) Refer to the Coverage Summary for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Also see the NCD for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (20.29). (Accessed March 13, 2018) 4. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) (HPCS codes E2402, A6550, A7000) Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). DME MAC Local Coverage Determination s (LCDs) exist for all 50 states and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. Refer to the LCD for Negative Pressure Page 3 of 10

Wound Therapy Pumps (L33821) for coverage guidelines. 5. Wound Care Suction Device, Non-electric Powered, Disposable (e.g., Spiracur SNaP) (HCPCS code A9272) Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD). DME MAC Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) which address A9272 exist for all 50 states and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. Refer to the Coverage Guidelines below or LCD for Suction Pumps (L33612) for coverage guidelines. IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the Coverage Summary Guidelines below. Coverage Summary Guideline; based on the 4 DME MAC LCD for Suction Pumps (L33612): A9272 - Mechanical wound suction, disposable, includes dressing, all accessories and components, any type each Use of suction on wounds (A9272) is only appropriate in those clinical scenarios where the quantity of exudate exceeds the capacity of conservative measures such as surgical dressings and wound fillers to contain it. However, wound suction to remove exudate can be accomplished with the use of non-covered disposable, suction devices (A9272) or with covered DME devices (K0743). Code A9272 describes a disposable wound suction device. Suction is developed through the use of any type of mechanism. This device includes all components, accessories and dressings. Examples (not all-inclusive) include SNaP (Spiracure), PICO (Smith and Nephew), VAC Via (KCI). Disposable wound suction items other than those coded as A9272 must be coded A9270 (non-covered item or service). For example, an elastomeric suction device would be correctly coded A9270. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Information: As described by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the SNaP Wound Care System is a non-powered, portable, single-use suction device intended for wound management via application of negative pressure to the wound for removal of fluids, including wound exudate, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials. The SNaP Wound Care System is designed to provide active wound treatment through the removal of excess exudates, infectious material and tissue debris. The SNaP Wound Care System is indicated for removal of small amounts of exudate from chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness bums, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), surgically closed incisions, flaps and grafts. The SNaP Wound Care System utilizes dedicated constant-force springs to mechanically generate the negative pressure gradient. The FDA info and approval can be accessed at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf11/k113032.pdf. (Accessed March 13, 2018) Page 4 of 10

For guidelines for Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy (CPT codes 97607 & 97608), refer to Guideline 6 below. 6. Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy (CPT codes 97607 & 97608) Note: CPT codes 97607 & 97608 are not specific to the Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System. These codes apply to any equivalent product. If a disposable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) product is used that meets the same specifications as the Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System, but is a different product, the product name should be identified. For guidelines for Non-electric Powered, Disposable Wound Care Suction Device (HCPCS code A9272), refer to Guideline 5 above. Medicare does not have a National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy. Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist and compliance with these LCDs is required where applicable. See the LCD Availability Grid (Attachment B) for statespecific LCDs. For states with no LCDs, refer to the MCG Care Guidelines, 22 nd edition, 2018, Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure ACG: A-0346 (AC) for information regarding medical necessity review. (IMPORTANT NOTE: After checking the LCD Availability Grid and searching the Medicare Coverage Database, if no state LCD or Local Article is found, then use the above referenced policy.) 7. Blood-derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wound Blood-derived products for wound healing are not covered. Examples include, but are not limited to: a. Platelet-derived wound-healing formulas b. Autologous platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) c. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) d. Becaplermin, a non-autologous growth factor Note: The routine cost in Federally sponsored or approved clinical trials assessing the efficacy of autologous PRP in treating chronic, non-healing cutaneous wounds are covered by Medicare. See the NCD for Blood Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds (270.3). (Accessed March 13, 2018) The list of Medicare approved clinical trials is available at http://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/coverage-with-evidence-development/autologous- Platelet-rich-Plasma.html. (Accessed March 13, 2018) For payment rules for NCDs requiring CED, see Coverage Summary for Experimental Procedures and Items, Investigational Devices and Clinical Trials. 8. Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy Page 5 of 10

Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy uses a device reported to promote wound healing by warming a wound to a predetermined temperature. The device consists of a noncontact wound cover into which a flexible, battery powered, infrared heating card is inserted. Noncontact normothermic wound therapy is not covered. There is insufficient scientific or clinical evidence to consider this device as reasonable and necessary for the treatment of wounds. See the NCD for Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy (NNWT) (270.2). (Accessed March 13, 2018) 9. Infrared Therapy Devices The use of infrared and/or near-infrared light and/or heat, including monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE), is not covered for the treatment, including symptoms such as pain arising from these conditions, of diabetic and/or non-diabetic peripheral sensory neuropathy, wounds and/or ulcers of skin and/or subcutaneous tissues. See the NCD for Infrared Therapy Devices (270.6). (Accessed March 13, 2018) Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) exist and compliance with these policies is required where applicable. See the DME MAC LCD for Infrared Heating Pad Systems (L33825). (Accessed March 13, 2018) Also see the Coverage Summary for Skin Treatment, Services and Procedures. II. III. DEFINITIONS REFERENCES See above IV. REVISION HISTORY 03/20/2018 Annual review with the following updates: Guideline 1.a Skin Substitute (HCPCS codes Q4115, Q4123, Q4131-Q4137, Q4138, Q4139, Q4140, Q4141, Q4142, Q4143, Q4145, Q4146-Q4148, Q4149, Q4150 Q4151-Q4160, Q4161, Q4163-Q4165) Moved HCPCS codes Q4138, Q4139, Q4142, Q4143, Q4145, Q4149 and Q4150 to Guideline 1.d Added HCPCS codes Q4169, Q4170, Q4172 Guideline 1.b Skin Substitute (HCPCS codes Q4101 and Q4106) - updated MCG reference from 21st edition 2017 to 22nd edition 2018; no change in MCG guideline; no change in the CS guideline Guideline 1.c Skin Substitute (HCPCS codes Q4102-Q4105, Q4107, Q4108, Q4110, Q4111, Q4112-Q4113, Q4114, Q4116, Q4117, Q4118, Q4119, Q4120, Q4121, Q4122, Q4124, Q4125, Q4126, Q4127, Q4128, Q4129 and Q4130) Deleted HCPCS codes Q4112-Q4113, Q4114, Q4116, Q4119, Q4120, Q4125, Q4129 and Q4130 Added HCPCS codes Q4166, Q4173 and Q4175 Guideline 1.d (HCPCS codes Q4138, Q4139, Q4142, Q4143, Q4145, Q4149, Q4150, Q4167 and Q4168 ) - added new guideline with the following HCPCS Page 6 of 10

codes: Q4138, Q4139, Q4141, Q4142, Q4143, Q4145, Q4149, Q4150 (moved from Guideline 1.a) Q4167 and Q4168 (added codes) Guideline 1.e (HCPCS Code Q4174) added new guideline Guideline 6 [Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy (CPT codes 97607 & 97608)] - updated the MCG reference from 21 st edition 2017 to the 22 nd edition 2018 01/16/2018 Re-review with the following updates: Guideline 1.a [HCPCS codes Q4115, Q4123, Q4131-Q4143, Q4145-Q4149, Q4150- Q4160 and Q4161-Q4165] - Updated the applicable LCDs to include the most recent website links and effective dates related to the Cahaba-Palmetto jurisdiction transition; no change in guideline. Guideline 1.b [HCPCS codes Q4101 and Q4106] - Updated the applicable LCDs to include the most recent website links and effective dates related to the Cahaba- Palmetto jurisdiction transition; no change in guideline. Guideline 1.c [HCPCS codes Q4102-Q4105, Q4107, Q4108, Q4110-Q4114, Q4116, Q4117, Q4118, Q4119, Q4120, Q4121, Q4122, Q4123, Q4124, Q4125, Q4126, Q4127, Q4128, Q4129 and Q4130] - Updated the applicable LCDs to include the most recent website links and effective dates related to the Cahaba-Palmetto jurisdiction transition; no change in guideline. Guideline 6 [Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy (CPT codes 97607 & 97608)] - Updated the applicable LCDs to include the most recent website links and effective dates related to the Cahaba-Palmetto jurisdiction transition; no change in guideline. 03/21/2017 Annual review with the following updates: Guideline 1.b Updated the MCG Care Guidelines reference from 20 th edition 2016 to the 21 st edition 2017. Guideline 6 (Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy) Updated the MCG Care Guidelines reference from 20 th edition 2016 to the 21 st edition 2017. 03/15/2016 Annual review with the following updates: Guideline 1.a added HCPCS codes Q4150-Q4160; Q4161-Q4165 (now addressed in the default UnitedHealthcare Medical Policy for Omnibus Codes) Guideline 1.b removed HCPCS codes, Q4117, Q4118, Q4119 Q4120, Q4122, Q4123, Q4124, Q4125, Q4126, Q4127, Q4128, Q4130 (moved to Guideline 1.c) Updated the MCG Care Guidelines reference from 19 th edition 2015 to 20 th edition 2016 Guideline 1.c Page 7 of 10

removed HCPCS codes Q4150-Q4160 (moved to Guideline 1.a) added HCPCS codes Q4117, Q4118, Q4119, Q4120, Q4122, Q4123, Q4124, Q4125, Q4126, Q4127, Q4128, Q4130 (from Guideline 1.b) changed default guideline for states with no LCDs from Wisconsin Physician LCD for Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes (L30135) to Novitas LCD for Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non-Healing Wounds (L35041) (Note: L30135 was retired on 9/30/2015; replaced by L34593which was also retired 3/1/2016 with no replacement.) Guideline 6 (Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy) Updated the MCG Care Guidelines reference from 19 th edition 2015 to 20 th edition 2016 Updated reference link(s) of the applicable LCDs to reflect the condensed link. 04/21/2015 Guideline #7 (Blood-derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wound) Added reference link to the list of Medicare approved clinical trials. Added reference link to the Coverage Summary for Experimental Procedures and Items, Investigational Devices and Clinical Trials for payment rules for NCDs requiring CED. 03/24/2015 Annual review with the following updates: Guideline1 (Skin Substitutes): Revised into 3 different sections. Guideline1.a (HCPCS codes Q4115, Q4123, Q4131-Q4143, Q4145-Q4149): Added guideline with default for states with no LCDs to the United Healthcare Medical Policy for Omnibus Codes. Guideline 1.b (HCPCS codes HCPCS codes Q4101, Q4106, Q4117- Q4120, Q4122-Q4128, Q4130): Added guideline with default for states with no LCDs to the MCG Care Guidelines, 19 th edition, 2015, Skin Substitute, Tissue- Engineered ACG: A-0326 (AC) Guideline 1.b (HCPCS codes Q4102-Q4105, Q4107, Q4108, Q4110-Q4114, Q4116, Q4121, Q4129, Q4150-Q4160): Added guideline with default for states with no LCDs to the LCD for Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes (L30135) Guideline 2 [Electrical Stimulation (ES) Or Electromagnetic Therapy] Added the language based on the NCD for Electrical Stimulation (ES) and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Wounds (270.1), to indicate: The use of ES and electromagnetic therapy for the treatment of wounds are considered adjunctive therapies, and will only be covered for chronic Stage III or Stage IV pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers. Removed coverage guidelines; guidelines addressed in the referenced NCD for Electrical Stimulation (ES) and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Wounds (270.1). Guideline 4 [Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)]: Added HCPCS codes E2402, A6550, A7000; Removed coverage guidelines; guidelines addressed in the referenced DME MAC LCDs for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps Page 8 of 10

Guideline 5 (Wound Care Suction Device, Non-electric Powered, Disposable) Added language to indicate: Code A9272 describes a disposable wound suction device. Suction is developed through the use of any type of mechanism. This device includes all components, accessories and dressings. Examples (not all-inclusive) include SNaP (Spiracure), PICO (Smith and Nephew), VAC Via (KCI). Disposable wound suction items other than those coded as A9272 must be coded A9270 (noncovered item or service). For example, an elastomeric suction device would be correctly coded A9270. Guideline 6 (Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy): Removed reference to HCPCS codes G0456 & G0457 (deleted); replaced with 97607 & 97608; Replaced default policy for states with no LCDs from LCD for Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services (L26884) to MCG Care Guidelines, 19 th edition, 2015, Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure ACG: A-0346 (AC). Guideline 9 Infrared Therapy Devices: Added reference link to the LCDs for Infrared Heating Pad Systems. 03/18/2014 Annual review with the following updates: Guideline #1 Skin Substitutes - Added guideline for PriMatrix TM based on the default LCD for states with no LCDs Novitas LCD for Bioengineered Skin Substitutes (L32622). Guideline #5 Wound Care Suction Device, Non-electric Powered, Disposable - Revised guideline based on the default DME MAC LCDs. Definitions - Updated the definition of Staging of Pressure Ulcers; deleted the definitions of Apligraf, Graftjacket, Oasis and Platelet Derived Growth Factors. 04/29/2013 Annual review with the following updates: Guidelines #1 (Skin Substitutes) - changed default guidelines for state with no LCDs from Trailblazer LCD for Bioengineered Skin Substitutes - 4S-162AB-R8 (L30854) (retired) to Novitas LCD for Bioengineered Skin Substitutes (L32622). Guidelines #5 (Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System (Mechanical Wound Pump System; HCPCS code A9272) - renamed to Wound Care Suction Device, Nonelectric Powered, Disposable (e.g., Spiracur SNaP) (HCPCS code A9272) and changed default guidelines from Local Articles for Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System (A51406) (no longer available) to the DME MAC LCD for Suction Pumps. Guidelines #6 (Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy; HCPCS codes G0456 and G0457) - added applicable coverage guidelines (new to policy). 04/23/2012 Annual review with the following updates: Guidelines 7 # (Skin Substitutes) revised based on the revised default LCD Guidelines # 5 (Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System) - added 10/31/2011 LCD Availability Grid for Skin Substitutes (Attachment A) updated, i.e., retired LCDs, L29279 and L22127 were deleted. 04/26/2011 Annual review; updated Guidelines #1 Skin Substitutes: (1) changed the LCD Page 9 of 10

guidelines for states with no LCDs from Traiblazer L23046 (retired August 2010) to Trailblazer L30854 and (2) updated the Skin Substitutes LCD Availability Grid. 10/21/2010 Updated the LCD links. 04/21/2010 Updated to include Guidelines #1 (Skin Substitutes) using the standard CS format and using the Trailblazer L23046 guidelines for states with no LCDs. V. ATTACHMENT(S) Attachment A - LCD Availability Grid Skin Substitutes CMS website accessed March 13, 2018 IMPORTANT NOTE: Use the applicable LCD based on member s residence/place of service AND type of service. LCD ID LCD Title Contractor Type Contractor States L35041 Application of Bioengineered Skin Substitutes to Lower Extremity Chronic Non-Healing Wounds A and B MAC Novitas Solutions, Inc. AR, CO, DC, DE, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NM, OK, PA, TX L36690 Wound Application of Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products (CTPs), Lower Extremities MAC - Part A and B End of Attachment A CGS Administrators, LLC KY, OH Attachment B - LCD Availability Grid Wound Care Suction Pump Therapy (CPT codes 97607 and 97608) CMS website accessed March 13, 2018 IMPORTANT NOTE: Use the applicable LCD based on member s residence/place of service AND type of service. LCD ID LCD Title Contractor Type Contractor States L33631 Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services MAC - Part A National Government Services, Inc. CT, IL, MA, ME, MN, NH, NY, RI, VT, WI L34587 Wound Care MAC - Part A and B Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation L34587 Wound Care MAC - Part A Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation IA, IN, KS, MI, MO, NE AL, AK, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY L35125 Wound Care A and B MAC Novitas Solutions, Inc AR, CO, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA L34049 A53781 Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services Spiracur SNaP Wound Care System MAC - Part A and B CGS Administrators, LLC KY, OH A and B MAC Palmetto GBA NC, SC, VA, WV AL, GA, TN End of Attachment B Page 10 of 10