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LCD L40232: Total Joint Arthroplasty — CGS

Policy ID: LCD-L40232Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: March 15, 2026lcd
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What changed

Anticipate changes in Total Joint Arthroplasty billing.

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: March 15, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 18 billing codes.

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