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Modified: 12/6/2018
Based on reconsideration requests, the "Sources of Information" section of the LCD was updated to include multiple published sources.
Modified: 12/6/2018
The LCD was revised to add ICD-10-CM diagnoses codes B20 and G35 to the “ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity” section of the LCD for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes 96101, 96102, 96103, 96118, 96119, 96120, and G0451.
Modified: 11/16/2018
Please review this article from the DME MACs about ordering glucose monitors and supplies for your Medicare patients.
Modified: 11/15/2018
The LCD was revised to add the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved indication for Xeomin® in the "Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity" section of the LCD.
Modified: 11/15/2018
Based on an annual review, it was determined that the LCD is no longer required, and therefore, is being retired.
Modified: 11/15/2018
Based on data analysis and annual review of the local coverage determination (LCD), it was determined that the LCD is no longer required and is being retired.
Modified: 11/15/2018
Based on an annual review, some of the italicized language was revised to assure consistency with the CMS sources.
Modified: 11/15/2018
Based on a reconsideration request, the "Sources of Information" section of the LCD was updated to include multiple published sources.
Modified: 11/15/2018
The LCD was revised to update CMS National Coverage Policy section for CMS Manual System Publications, and the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) Manual references.
Modified: 11/14/2018
First Coast is implementing a new process to reduce provider burden and process claims more efficiently. If you submit claims for skin substitutes or radiopharmaceutical codes, learn how this new process will benefit you.
Modified: 11/8/2018
The LCD was revised to reflect a change of age from “50 years of age and older” to “45 years of age or older.”
Modified: 11/8/2018
Due to the voluntary recall of the CyPass Micro-Stent on August 29, 2018, First Coast has determined that this device is unsafe at this time.
Modified: 11/1/2018
The LCD was revised to include the descriptors for the ICD-10-PCS codes listed in the “ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity/Group 1 Paragraph:/Inpatient only ICD-10 CM Procedure Codes” section of the LCD.
Modified: 10/25/2018
The LCD was revised based on a reconsideration request for CPT Code 0449T. In addition, the "Sources of Information and Basis for Decision" article was also updated to include multiple published sources from a reconsideration request for CPT 0466T, 0467T, and 64568.
Modified: 10/25/2018
Based on data analysis review of the local coverage determination (LCD) for radiation therapy for T1 basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin, it was determined that the LCD is no longer required and, therefore, is being retired.
Modified: 10/25/2018
Based on data analysis review of the local coverage determination (LCD) for urinalysis, it was determined that the LCD is no longer required and is being retired. Therefore, the LCD “Coding Guideline” article is also being retired.
Modified: 10/24/2018
Change request 10901 updates the "Medicare Program Integrity Manual" with detailed changes to the local coverage determination (LCD) process, which will help to increase transparency, clarity, consistency, reduce provider burden, and enhance public relations while retaining the ability to be responsive to local clinical and coverage policy concerns. [MM10901]
Modified: 10/18/2018
The LCD was revised to add the new FDA approved indications for Granix and to update the "Sources of Information" section of the LCD. Also, based on change request (CR) 10834, the LCD was revised to add HCPCS code Q5110 (NIVESTYM™ [filgrastim-aafi] to the CPT/HCPCS Codes section, and the FDA approved indications for NIVESTYM™ (filgrastim-aafi) were added to the Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity section of the LCD.
Modified: 10/18/2018
The LCD was revised to add Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code C9750 to the CPT/HCPCS Codes Group 1 under the "Procedures for Part A and Part B" section of the LCD, and CPT Code 33999+ was moved from CPT/HCPCS Codes Group 4 to CPT/HCPCS Group 5 Procedures for Part B only section of the LCD.
Modified: 10/18/2018
Link to the CMS Medicare Coverage Database. The following results include only documents currently in effect.
Modified: 10/11/2018
List of LCDs impacted by the 2019 update to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding structure is effective for services rendered on or after October 1, 2018.
Modified: 9/28/2018
Link to the CMS Medicare Coverage Database. The following results include only documents currently in effect.
Modified: 8/5/2018
This calculator will assist you in determining when additional documentation requested by First Coast Service Options Inc. (First Coast) must be received.
Modified: 8/2/2018
Link to the CMS Medicare Coverage Database. The following results include only documents currently in effect.
Modified: 7/31/2018
Link to the CMS Medicare Coverage Database. The following results include only documents currently in effect.
Modified: 7/31/2018
Link to the CMS Medicare Coverage Database. The following results include only documents currently in effect.
Modified: 7/19/2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that any Medicare service provided or ordered must be authenticated by the author -- the one who provided or ordered that service. This article outlines acceptable forms of authentication.
Modified: 7/19/2018
When a medical reviewer contacts the provider requesting to submit an attestation statement or signature log to authenticate a medical record, the provider must submit the attestation statement or signature log within the following 20 calendar days. [CR 6698]
Modified: 8/18/2017
Payment will be considered for unused and discarded portions of a single-use drug/biological product. The JW modifier is not permitted when the actual dose of the drug or biological administered is less than the billing unit.
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