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LCD L39780: Lower Esophageal Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L39780Specialty: GastroenterologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: December 18, 2025lcd
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What changed

New LESMA procedure impacts Gastroenterology billing.

Who’s affected: Gastroenterology billing teams · Effective: December 18, 2025

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This change affects 5 billing codes.

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