Autologous Chondrocyte (Carticel®) Implantation for Treatment of Defects in Articular Cartilage of the Knee
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Autologous Chondrocyte (Carticel®) Implantation for Treatment of Defects in Articular Cartilage of the Knee
NOTICE: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc., provide these Clinical Review Criteria for internal use by their members and health care providers. The Clinical Review Criteria only apply to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. Use of the Clinical Review Criter...
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