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LCD L36039: Total Joint Arthroplasty — Wellpoint Federal
What changed
Final LCD sets coverage rules for Total Joint Arthroplasty eff. 4/1/2026.
Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: April 1, 2026
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This change affects 10 billing codes.
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