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Retired Local Coverage Determinations (LCD)

The following policies (Local Coverage Determinations) are being retired effective November 12, 2004, as they are no longer used for prepay, postpay or educational purposes.

DRG67

2 Chlorodeoxyadenoisine (CDA, 2CDA,Clararibine). Commercial name-Leustatin

YSRG29

Acne Surgery

YMDT11

Binocular Microscopy

MDT93

Breath Hydrogen Test

RAD97r1

Captopril Renal Scintigraphy

Ysurg05r1

Creation of Arteriovenous Fistula

GU003G04

Cryosurgery of the Prostate

DRG28

Dermajet Injection

MED33

Electrosleep Therapy

SURG309

Extracorporeal Photopheresis

MED130

Food Allergy Testing and Treatment

DRG52

Group C Chemotherapeutic Agents

SURG293

Implantable Bone conduction Hearing Device

CV001G03

Intravascular Ultrasound

PATH121r2

Multiple Pathology Tests

YDRG13

Neutrixin for Injection

YMED17r2

Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy (PUVA)

YMED07

Range of Motion Measurement and Report

YPTH29r4

Urinalysis

SU010E00

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

MDT132

Ophthalmological Medical Diagnostic Tests

CV013E03

Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization

CV015E01

Dialysis Shunt Maintenance

DRUG103r3

Intramuscular Administration of Immune Globulin

YSRG07r2

Endoscopic Examination-Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

YDRG04

Zofran (Odansetron HCL)

DR012E00

Denileukin Diftitox (Ontak)

PATH95

Histocompatibility Testing

DRG97r2

Bleomycin Sulfate

DRG94r1

Nipent (Pentostatin for Injection)

YSURG41r2

Cryosurgical Ablation of Liver Tumors

YDRG05

Aerosolized Pentamidine

DRG59

Coverage for HIVID (DDC) Dideoxycytidene

Drugs21

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride/Vitamin B6

YSURG04r6

Proctosigmoidoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy

YRAD24r1

Radiopharmaceuticals: Mono Anti-bds

YMED31

Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs

SURG316

Endosseous Dental Implants

These policies are being retired because they are covered by national regulations (regulation links are included).

YMED33

Dialysis in End Stage Renal Disease http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Transmittals/downloads/R300cp.pdf

SURG359

Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/06_cim/ci35.asp#_35_81

SURG175

Radial Keratotomy http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/06_cim/ci35.asp#_1_53

YANS04r1

Anesthesia for ECT http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/14_car/3b15000.asp#sect_15018_0

Posted: 11/12/2004

CPT codes, descriptions, and other data only are copyright 2003 American Medical Association (or such other date of publication of CPT). All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Apply.

 


 

   
 
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