Local Coverage DeterminationPain Management

LCD L36029: Urine Drug Testing — CGS

LCD-L36029

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L36029
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
March 5, 2026
MAC region
CGS Administrators

Summary

The new LCD for Urine Drug Testing by CGS, effective March 5, 2026, will likely impact billing practices by clarifying coverage parameters and documentation requirements. Providers must ensure complia

New LCD effective 03/05/2026 may impact urine drug testing billing.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=36029&ver=44

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