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Additional frequently asked questions about clinical trials and device coverage
View these additional FAQs about clinical trials and device coverage.
Process flowcharts for new LCD and LCD reconsideration requests
Flowcharts for new LCD and LCD reconsideration requests to provide step-by-step instructions of the processes.
Process flowcharts for new LCD and LCD reconsideration requests
Flowcharts for new LCD and LCD reconsideration requests to provide step-by-step instructions of the processes.
View our Journey to LCD coverage page
Visit our Journey to LCD coverage page to find more information related to LCDs, including the LCD development process and how to become involved, as well as how local and national coverage…
View our Journey to LCD coverage page
Visit our Journey to LCD coverage page to find more information related to LCDs, including the LCD development process and how to become involved, as well as how local and national coverage…
Clinical trials background
Medicare covers the routine costs of qualifying clinical trials, as such costs are defined in National Coverage Determination (NCD) 310.1, as well as reasonable and necessary items and services used…
Clinical trials background
Medicare covers the routine costs of qualifying clinical trials, as such costs are defined in National Coverage Determination (NCD) 310.1, as well as reasonable and necessary items and services used…
MCD (Medicare Coverage Database) quick reference guide
This reference guide offers tips, based on a variety of scenarios, for searching the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare coverage database (MCD) for LCDs/NCDs and related…
MCD (Medicare Coverage Database) quick reference guide
This reference guide offers tips, based on a variety of scenarios, for searching the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare coverage database (MCD) for LCDs/NCDs and related…
Multi-jurisdictional contractor advisory committee (CAC) meeting
CAC meetings are for the purpose of discussing literature related to proposed LCDs before they are developed. CAC meetings are open for the public to attend as observers. Read more information…