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LCD L39956: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L39956Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: March 27, 2025lcd
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What changed

Palmetto GBA finalizes Total Shoulder Arthroplasty coverage rules (eff. 3/27/25)

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: March 27, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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