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LCD L39788: Cervical Fusion — WPS

Policy ID: LCD-L39788Specialty: OrthopedicsAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: December 26, 2024lcd
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What changed

Coverage and billing guidelines for cervical fusion procedures.

Who’s affected: Orthopedics billing teams · Effective: December 26, 2024

Affected codes

Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗

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LCD L39788: Cervical Fusion — WPS