LCD L36690: Wound Application of Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products (CTPs), Lower Extremities — CGS
Policy LCD-L36690 · Orthopedics
New LCD for lower extremity wound CTPs affects billing guidelines.
Code intelligence
L98.499 reimbursement alerts
Policy changes, MAC LCD updates, and CMS guidance matched to code L98.499.
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LCD L38902: Wound and Ulcer Care — Noridian
Policy LCD-L38902 · Pain Management
New LCD for Wound and Ulcer Care effective Sep 11, 2025.
LCD L38904: Wound and Ulcer Care — Noridian
Policy LCD-L38904 · Dermatology
New LCD on wound care impacts billing practices significantly.
LCD L33821: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps — DME MAC
Policy LCD-L33821 · DME
NPWT pump coverage rules under all 4 DME MACs, effective Jan 2024.
LCD L33831: Surgical Dressings — DME MAC
Policy LCD-L33831 · DME
DME MAC surgical dressings coverage criteria updated Jan 2024.
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