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LCD L38709: Computed Tomography Cerebral Perfusion Analysis (CTP) — Noridian

LCD-L38709

Document details

Document type
Local Coverage Determination
Issuing body
MAC Contractor
Document ID
LCD-L38709
Published
June 5, 2026
Effective date
September 11, 2025
MAC region
Noridian

Summary

The implementation of the new LCD for Computed Tomography Cerebral Perfusion Analysis (CTP) by Noridian may affect billing practices and reimbursement rates for practices conducting these tests. Provi

New CTP LCD by Noridian impacts billing practices.

Affected codes

ICD-10-CM

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=38709&ver=5

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