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Requesting a new LCD

View the must updated information on the process for requesting a new LCD.

Advanced LCD search

Medicare Coverage Database code and keyword search To search the Medicare Coverage Database (MCD) for First Coast's LCDs and related articles, enter your keyword(s), code, or document id below.

Advanced LCD search

Medicare Coverage Database code and keyword search To search the Medicare Coverage Database (MCD) for First Coast's LCDs and related articles, enter your keyword(s), code, or document id below.

View LCDs

Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) develop LCDs to describe circumstances for Medicare coverage for our jurisdictions. There are two ways to view LCDs, either by viewing the list of all active…

View LCDs

Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) develop LCDs to describe circumstances for Medicare coverage for our jurisdictions. There are two ways to view LCDs, either by viewing the list of all active…

Avoid negative impacts to your claims -- review billing and coding article A58918 molecular pathology and genetic testing

View this important information you must know if you bill for molecular pathology and genetic testing. This article was updated April 8.

Bill infectious disease panels correctly

First Coast identified several errors when providers bill for infectious disease panels. Read this article to learn more about billing these services correctly.

2025 portable X-ray response to comments

Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments on portable x-ray services. First Coast appreciates your feedback and your engagement in this important discussion. 

2025 portable X-ray response to comments

Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments on portable x-ray services. First Coast appreciates your feedback and your engagement in this important discussion. 

Prior authorization for ambulance transports is for repetitive transports

A repetitive service is defined as medically necessary ambulance transportation that is furnished three or more times during a 10-day period OR at least once per week for at least three weeks.…