Local Coverage DeterminationRadiology

LCD L34220: Lumbar MRI — Noridian

LCD-L34220

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L34220
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
October 23, 2025
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The introduction of new LCD for Lumbar MRI by Noridian will require practices to review their current billing processes to ensure compliance with the updated regulations. This may impact reimbursement

Upcoming changes in Lumbar MRI billing due to Noridian LCD.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=34220&ver=40

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