Proposed LCDs

When there are Proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that are in the comment period, this webpage will provide a summary of comments received and Noridian's response. This information will remain on this webpage for at least six months.

Status Indicators

D = Proposed under development, not yet released for comment
C = Proposed LCD released for comment
E = Formal comment period has ended; comments now being considered
F = Final new/revised LCD has been issued for notice
A = Active policy: notice period complete and the policy is in effect

Send Proposed LCD Comments to:

Mail:
Noridian Medicare JF Part A
Attention: Proposed LCD Comments
PO Box 6781
Fargo, ND 58108-6781
Email: policydraft@noridian.com

 
Proposed LCD and Billing and Coding Article Title Release Date of Proposed LCD for Comment End Date for Comment Period Current Status Comments / Responses Date of Release for Notice Link to Final LCD
Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)

Billing and Coding: Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)		 02/07/25 03/23/25 A View 09/11/25 View
Botulinum Toxin Injections

Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxin Injections		 05/30/24 07/13/24 E  
Lab: Special Histochemical Stains and Immunohistochemical Stains

Billing and Coding: Lab: Special Histochemical Stains and Immunohistochemical Stains		 05/15/25 06/28/25 F View 09/18/25 View
Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain

Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain		 09/25/25 11/08/25 C
Polysomnography and Other Sleep Studies

Billing and Coding: Polysomnography and Other Sleep Studies		 07/18/24 09/01/24 A View 06/05/25 View
Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC)

Billing and Coding: Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC)		 05/15/25 06/28/25 E
Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices

Billing and Coding: Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices		 09/25/25 11/08/25 C
Transurethral Waterjet Ablation of the Prostate

Billing and Coding: Transurethral Waterjet Ablation of the Prostate		 05/29/25 07/12/25 F View 10/30/25 View
Last Updated Oct 30 , 2025