Local Coverage DeterminationEndocrinology

LCD L38623: Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitors (I-CGM) — NGS

LCD-L38623

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L38623
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
February 9, 2026
MAC region
National Government Services

Summary

The implementation of coverage for Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitors (I-CGM) starting February 9, 2026, will significantly impact billing practices by providing new opportunities for reimburseme

New I-CGM coverage starting Feb 2026 will impact 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=38623&ver=20

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