Medical Director Articles

The term "article" is used to describe any bulletin article, web site article, educational handout or any other non-LCD document intended for public release that contains coverage/coding statements or medical review related billing or claims considerations.

Articles address local coverage, coding or medical review related billing and claims considerations, and may include any newly developed educational materials, coding instructions or clarification of existing medical review related billing or claims policy.

The article listing will continue to expand as additions are made.

Last Updated Jan 30 , 2024
Articles Source Posted
Billing and Coding: Computed Tomography Cerebral Perfusion Analysis (CTP) (A58223) - R5 - Effective January 1, 2026 Jan 15, 2026
Allergy Diagnostic Testing LCD - Published for Review and Comments Jan 15, 2026
Open Public Meeting Announcement Allergy Diagnostic Testing - February 12, 2026 Jan 15, 2026
Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC) Final LCD - Effective March 1, 2026 Jan 15, 2026
Botulinum Toxin Injections Final LCD - Effective February 22, 2026 Jan 08, 2026
Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pumps for Chronic Pain (A55239) - R24 - Effective January 1, 2026 Jan 08, 2026
Self-Administered Drug Exclusion List (A53032) - R44 - Effective January 1, 2026 Jan 02, 2026
2026 CPT/HCPCS Billing and Coding Article Updates - Effective January 1, 2026 Jan 02, 2026
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT scans of Head and Neck (A57204) - R15 - Effective October 01, 2025 Dec 26, 2025
Billing and Coding: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (A57948) - R8 - Effective December 8, 2025 Dec 18, 2025