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 B
Attention: Proposed LCD Comments
PO Box 6781
Fargo, ND 58108-6781
Email: policydraft@noridian.com

For commenters: To ensure that all cited literature can be fully reviewed and considered during the LCD development process, commenters who reference published studies, articles, or other supporting evidence should submit a complete copy of each cited document with their comments. References provided without an accompanying full-text copy may not be considered if the full text cannot be obtained for review.

 
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
Allergy Diagnostic Testing

Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing		 01/15/26 02/28/26 F A60510 08/13/26 L40324
Anterior Segment Intraocular Nonbiodegradable Drug-eluting System

Billing and Coding: Anterior Segment Intraocular Nonbiodegradable Drug-eluting System		 05/21/26 07/04/26 E      
Automated Detection and Quantification of Brain MRIs

Billing and Coding: Automated Detection and Quantification of Brain MRIs		 10/01/26 11/14/26 C      
Botulinum Toxin Injections 04/02/26 05/16/26 E    
Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis

Billing and Coding: Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis		 10/01/26 11/14/26 C      
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in Wound and Flap Management

Billing and Coding: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in Wound and Flap Management		 10/01/26 11/14/26 C      
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 F A60465 09/10/26 L40265
Real-Time Fluorescence Wound Imaging for Bacterial Presence

Billing and Coding: Real-Time Fluorescence Wound Imaging for Bacterial Presence		 10/01/26 11/14/26 C      
Surgical Treatment of Nails

Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Nails		 10/01/26 11/14/26 C      
Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices

Billing and Coding: Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices		 09/25/25 11/08/25 A View 05/07/26 View

 

Last Updated Oct 02 , 2026