What was the significance of the decision of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding electrical stimulation in 2002?
A) Electrical stimulation was considered ineffective and non-reimbursable for the treatment of chronic wounds.
B) Electrical stimulation cannot be billed as a treatment modality for the treatment of chronic wounds.
C) Electrical stimulation is now considered a covered charge for the treatment of chronic wounds.
D) Electrical stimulation for tissue repair now can be claimed to be a contributing factor in the treatment of chronic wounds.
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