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LCD L33624: Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization — Wellpoint Federal
What changed
Psychiatric inpatient coverage criteria now active under Wellpoint Federal LCD.
Who’s affected: Inpatient (IPPS) billing teams · Effective: April 1, 2026
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This change affects 5 billing codes.
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