LCD-L34338
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Summary
The introduction of the CGS contract for Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) may lead to increased scrutiny of billing practices for echocardiograms. Providers should ensure compliance with the new LNew TTE LCD by CGS effective 10/02/2025 impacts billing.
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ICD-10-CM
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