What is the difference between LCDs and NCDs?

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Submitted by Jacqueline.Dunn on

Local coverage determinations (LCDs) for a specific jurisdiction are developed by the MAC assigned to that jurisdiction. First Coast is the MAC for Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Although the majority of coverage determinations are local, in certain cases, CMS may develop a national coverage determination (NCD) that is applicable to all jurisdictions.

How is the Medicare Part B annual deductible applied to payment?

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Submitted by Charles.Johnson on

For each calendar year, a certain cash deductible exists that must be met before payment may be made by Medicare.

  • The deductible for 2025 is $257.00.

Patient expenses are applied toward the deductible based on incurred, rather than paid expenses, and are based on Medicare allowed amounts. Non-covered expenses do not count toward the deductible.

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