LCD L39770: Cervical Fusion — NGS
Policy LCD-L39770 · Orthopedics
New billing rules for cervical fusion start January 2025.
Code intelligence
M50.20 reimbursement alerts
Policy changes, MAC LCD updates, and CMS guidance matched to code M50.20.
Elevated code riskView ICD-10 detail
Signal breakdown
6 shown · 6 total in platform
Risk: Elevated
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Critical
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High
67%
1
Routine
17%
1
Low
16%
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alerts added in last 30 days
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LCD L37281: Lumbar MRI — Noridian
Policy LCD-L37281 · Radiology
Increase in lumbar MRI approvals requires billing team review.
LCD L39762: Cervical Fusion — Noridian
Policy LCD-L39762 · Orthopedics
Cervical Fusion LCD by Noridian impacts reimbursement rates.
LCD L34220: Lumbar MRI — Noridian
Policy LCD-L34220 · Radiology
Upcoming changes in Lumbar MRI billing due to Noridian LCD.
LCD L39960: Intervertebral Disc Repair — Noridian
Policy LCD-L39960 · Orthopedics
New LCD impacts billing for intervertebral disc repairs.
LCD L33823: Cervical Traction Devices — DME MAC
Policy LCD-L33823 · DME
DME MAC LCD: Cervical traction device coverage & billing criteria.
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