An LCD is a determination by a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) whether to cover a particular service on a MAC-wide, basis. Coverage criteria is defined within each LCD, including lists of CPT/HCPCs codes and ICD-10 codes for which the service is covered or considered not reasonable and necessary. View published Active LCDs on our website and access others located within the CMS Medicare Coverage Database (MCD). How to Use The MCD

LCD development is outlined in CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 13.

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• Active LCDs
• Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC)
• Informal Meetings
• Proposed LCDs
• LCD Reconsideration Process
• LCD: New LCD Request Process
• Open Public Meeting
• Retired LCDs