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LCD L40334: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents — NGS
What changed
NGS ESA LCD goes live 7/15/2026 — review Hgb thresholds & docs now.
Who’s affected: ESRD billing teams · Effective: July 15, 2026
Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗
Get the action steps and full analysis
This change affects 10 billing codes. Comment deadline: Jul 14, 2026.
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