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LCD L35006: Controlled Substance Monitoring and Drugs of Abuse Testing — Novitas

Policy ID: LCD-L35006Specialty: Clinical LaboratoryAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: October 17, 2019lcd
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What changed

Novitas LCD: Controlled substance & drug abuse testing coverage rules

Who’s affected: Clinical Laboratory billing teams · Effective: October 17, 2019

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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