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LCD L39770: Cervical Fusion — NGS

Policy ID: LCD-L39770Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: January 30, 2025lcd
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What changed

New billing rules for cervical fusion start January 2025.

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: January 30, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 12 billing codes.

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