Article Detail - JF Part A
LCD and Billing and Coding Article Retirement - Effective April 16, 2026
Date Posted: April 16, 2026
The following Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Billing and Coding Articles have been retired under contractor numbers: 02101 (AK), 02201 (ID), 02301 (OR), 02401 (WA), 03101 (AZ), 03201 (MT), 03301 (ND), 03401 (SD), 03501 (UT), and 03601 (WY).
| Medicare Coverage Database Number | LCD Title | New Medicare Coverage Database Number |
|---|---|---|
| L38803 | Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management | L38801 |
| Medicare Coverage Database Number | Billing and Coding Article Title | New Medicare Coverage Database Number |
|---|---|---|
| A58405 | Billing and Coding: Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management | A58403 |
Effective Date: April 16, 2026
Rationale: The above-mentioned LCDs and Billing and Coding Articles were retired to consolidate JF policies with JE policies to have one unified document and policy number. Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), this update is considered non-substantive and does not alter the intent of coverage or non-coverage outlined in any LCD.
Visit the Retired LCDs webpage to access the retired LCDs.
Last Updated Apr 16 , 2026
