Local Coverage DeterminationWound Care

LCD L34032: Debridement Services — CGS

LCD-L34032

Document details

Document type: Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body: MAC Contractor
Document ID: LCD-L34032
Published: June 5, 2026
Effective date: October 2, 2025
MAC region: CGS Administrators

Summary

The new LCD for Debridement Services is set to impact reimbursement rates and coverage criteria for related procedures. Providers should be prepared for potential changes in billing practices to align

Updated LCD for Debridement may change billing practices.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

L34032

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=34032&ver=34

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