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LCD L34220: Lumbar MRI — Noridian

Policy ID: LCD-L34220Specialty: RadiologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: October 23, 2025lcd
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What changed

Upcoming changes in Lumbar MRI billing due to Noridian LCD.

Who’s affected: Radiology billing teams · Effective: October 23, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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