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LCD L34562: Home Health Skilled Nursing Care-Teaching and Training: Alzheimer's Disease and Behavioral Disturbances — Palmetto GBA

LCD-L34562

Document details

Document type: Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body: MAC Contractor
Document ID: LCD-L34562
Published: June 5, 2026
Effective date: August 7, 2025
MAC region: Palmetto GBA

Summary

The new LCD may lead to increased scrutiny of Home Health claims related to Alzheimer's Disease and behavioral disturbances. Providers may face challenges ensuring compliance with the teaching and tra

New LCD impacts Home Health billing for Alzheimer's care.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

L34562

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=34562&ver=45

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