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LCD L34658: Vitamin D Assay Testing — WPS

LCD-L34658

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L34658
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
August 28, 2025
MAC region
WPS

Summary

The LCD on Vitamin D Assay Testing by WPS may impact billing by clarifying coverage criteria which may lead to more denials for tests not meeting the outlined requirements. This could require provider

New LCD for Vitamin D testing may impact reimbursement rates.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=34658&ver=36

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