LCD ID Number: L39258 Status: A-Approved
LCD Title: Surgical Treatment of Nails
Geographic Jurisdiction: North Carolina Other Jurisdictions
Original Determination Effective Date:
03/05/2023
Original Determination Ending Date:
Revision Effective Date:
01/21/2024
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)(7) excludes routine physical examinations.
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, §1862(a)(13)(C) addresses routine foot care.
CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub. 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, §290 Foot Care
CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub. 100-03, Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Part 1, §70.2.1 Services Provided for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy with Loss of Protective Sensation (aka Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy)
CMS Internet-Only Manual, Pub. 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 13, §13.5.4 Reasonable and Necessary Provisions in LCDs
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