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Starting Date for Local Coverage Determination(LCD) Notice Period Revised
Contractors are required to offer a 45-day notice period for LCDs. This period typically began by publishing LCD through the contractors bulletins. Effective July 1, 2002 we will discontinue printing and mailing any newsletters. Therefore, the notice period for all LCDs will begin on the date the LCD is posted on our web site.
Disclaimer
This page contains DRAFT medical review policies that are currently open for comment. These policies are posted strictly for the purpose of providing the opportunity to review and comment on the draft policy.
These policies may change following the comment period and should not be considered or used as final policies. You should not change your business or billing practices based upon the content of these drafts.
The procedure for submitting comments is explained in the cover letter accompanying each draft. Please review and follow the instructions described in the cover letter prior to submitting any comments on the policy.
You may print these draft policies for your review and comment. Modification of these policies is strictly prohibited and all such modifications shall have no effect.
Suppliers will be notified of the final policy through the Jurisdiction A DME MAC Bulletin and manual revisions after the policy is finalized.
| Draft LCD Title
| Estimated Date of Release of Draft LCD for Comment
| Email and Postal Address for Comments
| End Date for Comment Period
| Current Status*
| Estimated Date of Release of Final LCD
| Actual Date of Release of Final LCD
| Link to Final LCD
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| Heating Pads and Heat Lamps |
09/18/2008 |
See Below |
11/03/2008 |
E |
TBD |
TBD |
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| Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
09/18/2008 |
See Below |
11/03/2008 |
E |
TBD |
TBD |
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| Transcutaneous Electrical Joint Stimulation Devices |
09/18/2008 |
See Below |
11/03/2008 |
E |
TBD |
TBD |
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* Current Status indicators are as follows:
- D = draft under development; not yet released for comment
- C = draft LCD released for comment
- E = formal comment period has ended; comments now being considered
- F = final LCD has been issued
- TBD = to be determined
Draft LCDs and Cover Letters:
Draft LCD Cover Letter - Heating Pads and Heat Lamps 
Draft LCD - Heating Pads and Heat Lamps
Draft LCD Cover Letter - Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Draft LCD - Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Draft LCD Cover Letter - Transcutaneous Electrical Joint Stimulation Devices
Draft LCD - Transcutaneous Electrical Joint Stimulation Devices
Addresses for comments:
Mailing Address:
Paul J. Hughes, MD
Medical Director
DME MAC Jurisdiction A
75 Sgt. William Terry Dr.
Hingham, MA 02043
Email Address:
NHICDMEDraftLCDFeedback@hp.com
Draft Policy Archive
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01/29/2010 |
