Local Coverage DeterminationAllergy/Immunology

Proposed LCD DL40048: Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) — NGS

LCD-DL40048

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-DL40048
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
See source document
MAC region
National Government Services

Summary

The proposed LCD for Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) with Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) could have significant billing implications, particularly for allergists and practices specializing in immunoth

Changes to AIT and SCIT billing may be on the horizon.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=40047&ver=6

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