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LCD L34576: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Severe Obesity — Palmetto GBA

LCD-L34576

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L34576
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
July 10, 2025
MAC region
Palmetto GBA

Summary

The implementation of the LCD for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy will refine the billing process for related procedures, potentially leading to increased coverage and reimbursement rates for provider

New LCD may enhance reimbursement for sleeve gastrectomy procedures.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=34576&ver=72

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