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LCD L36427: Wireless Capsule Endoscopy — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L36427Specialty: GastroenterologyAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: October 28, 2021lcd
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What changed

Palmetto GBA final LCD sets coverage rules for capsule endoscopy.

Who’s affected: Gastroenterology billing teams · Effective: October 28, 2021

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This change affects 7 billing codes.

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