LCD ID Number: L34410 Status: A-Approved
LCD Title: B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Testing
Geographic Jurisdiction: Alabama Other Jurisdictions
Original Determination Effective Date:
10/01/2015
Original Determination Ending Date:
Revision Effective Date:
06/10/2021
Revision End Date:
CMS National Coverage Policy:
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862(a)(1)(A) allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862(a)(1)(D) addresses items related to research and experimentation.
42 CFR §410.32(a) indicates that diagnostic tests may only be ordered by the treating physician (or other treating practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license and Medicare requirements).
CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 6, §20.4.1 Diagnostic Services Defined
CMS Manual System, Pub 100-20, One-Time Notification, Transmittal 477, dated April 24, 2009, Change Request 6338
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