RadiologyCMS & MAC AlertsNovitas Solutions · Jurisdictions JH, JL

About Novitas Solutions (Jurisdictions JH, JL)

Novitas Solutions is the Medicare Administrative Contractor responsible for processing Medicare Part A and Part B claims in Jurisdictions JH, JL, covering Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.Novitas Solutions issues Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that define coverage criteria, ICD-10-CM diagnosis code requirements, and CPT billing guidelines for Radiology procedures within its jurisdiction. CLV Intelligence monitors Novitas Solutions's LCD publication feed, provider bulletin archives, and CMS contractor-specific transmittals daily.

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Frequently asked

What are the recent CMS updates for Radiology under Novitas Solutions MAC?

According to CLV Intelligence data, updated September 3, 2026, there are currently 12 active CMS and MAC reimbursement policy alerts for Radiology under Novitas Solutions (Jurisdictions JH, JL). Of these, 2 are classified Critical or High priority based on signal scoring of source authority, effective-date urgency, and document type. Alerts originate from Novitas Solutions Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), CMS transmittals, Federal Register proposed and final rules, and OIG compliance publications. CLV Intelligence monitors all Novitas Solutions publications daily and assigns a signal score (0–100) to surface the changes most likely to affect coding accuracy and reimbursement.

How many active audit alerts exist for Radiology CPT codes under Novitas Solutions?

According to CLV Intelligence data, 12 active reimbursement and policy alerts currently affect Radiology CPT codes monitored under Novitas Solutions (Jurisdictions JH, JL). 2 of these alerts carry a Critical or High signal score, indicating elevated compliance risk or near-term effective dates requiring timely coding review. The highest-risk CPT code currently flagged in the Radiology alert set is CPT 99214 (Office visit, established patient, moderate complexity), which appears in Novitas Solutions LCD and CMS billing guidance revisions. CLV Intelligence cross-references each alert against the HCPCS and CPT code sets to surface procedure-level exposure for Radiology billing teams.

Which MAC jurisdiction covers Radiology billing for practices in the Novitas Solutions region?

Novitas Solutions administers Medicare Part A and Part B claims for practices in Jurisdictions JH, JL. For Radiology providers, Novitas Solutions issues Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that define coverage criteria, billing requirements, ICD-10-CM diagnosis code ranges, and CPT procedure code guidelines applicable to Medicare claims in its jurisdiction. According to CLV Intelligence data, Novitas Solutions monitors 12 open Radiology alerts as of September 3, 2026. Practices in the Novitas Solutions jurisdiction should monitor LCD revisions at Novitas Solutions's provider portal and through aggregated daily alerting services such as CLV Intelligence.

Is CPT 99214 currently under CMS or MAC review for Radiology?

According to CLV Intelligence data, CPT 99214 (Office visit, established patient, moderate complexity) is currently flagged as a high-signal procedure code within the Radiology alert set monitored under Novitas Solutions (Jurisdictions JH, JL). CMS and MAC contractors regularly review high-volume procedure codes for coverage criteria changes, NCCI edit revisions, medical necessity documentation requirements, and fee schedule adjustments. CLV Intelligence assigns CPT 99214 an elevated signal score based on the volume and recency of policy documents referencing this code. Radiology coding teams should review the latest Novitas Solutions LCD and CMS transmittals affecting CPT 99214 before claim submission to avoid denials or post-payment audits.