Article Detail - JF Part A
Multiple Billing and Coding Articles Retirement - Effective March 5, 2026
Date Posted: March 5, 2026
The following 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 | Billing and Coding Article Title | New Medicare Coverage Database Number |
|---|---|---|
| A53046 | Billing and Coding: Wound Care and Debridement - Provided by a Therapist, Physician, NPP, or as Incident-to Services | A53296 |
Effective Date: March 5, 2026
Rationale: The above-mentioned 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 article.
Visit the CMS Medicare Coverage Database (MCD) to access the Retired articles.
Last Updated Mar 05 , 2026
