Article Detail - JF Part A
Multiple LCDs and Billing and Coding Articles Retirement - Effective March 5, 2026
Date Posted: March 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L39398 | Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Primary Refractory or Relapsed Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma with B-cell or T-cell Origin | L39396 |
| L34038 | B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing | L35526 |
| L34074 | Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg) | L34314 |
| L39644 | Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation | L39642 |
| L35457 | Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy | L35456 |
| L38615 | Non-Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) for Ischemic Heart Disease | L38613 |
| L39464 | Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures | L39462 |
| L38707 | Transurethral Waterjet Ablation of the Prostate | L38705 |
| Medicare Coverage Database Number | Billing and Coding Article Title | New Medicare Coverage Database Number |
|---|---|---|
| A59177 | Billing and Coding: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Primary Refractory or Relapsed Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma with B-cell or T-cell Origin | A59175 |
| A54662 | Billing and Coding: Coverage of Intravenous Immune Globulin for Treatment of Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases in the Home – Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, 50.6 | A54660 |
| A57084 | Billing and Coding: B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing | A57083 |
| A57194 | Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg) | A57187 |
| A59468 | Billing and Coding: Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation | A59466 |
| A52725 | Billing and Coding: Nerve Blockade for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neuropathy | A56034 |
| A58097 | Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) for Ischemic Heart Disease | A58095 |
| A59246 | Billing and Coding: Sacroiliac Joint Injections and Procedures | A59244 |
| A58229 | Billing and Coding: Transurethral Waterjet Ablation of the Prostate | A58227 |
Effective Date: March 5, 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 Mar 05 , 2026
