Jurisdictions J and M Open Meeting: March 25, 2024

Open Meeting Notification — Proposed LCDs Released for Comment 

A/B MAC LCDs:

1. Cervical Fusion DL39773 
    
2. Lower Esophageal Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation DL39780 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigned Palmetto GBA the task of developing local coverage determinations (LCDs) for processing and reviewing Medicare claims for Jurisdictions J and M. These LCDs can be found utilizing the Proposed LCD by Contractor Report on the Medicare Coverage Database. The entire LCD and related billing and coding article should be completely reviewed prior to the preparation of comments. A link to the proposed billing and coding article is located under the Associated Documents section of the proposed LCD.

Palmetto GBA is soliciting comments on these proposed LCDs from physicians, manufacturers, suppliers and other professionals involved in the ordering and/or provisioning of these items. Other stakeholder comments are also welcomed. For medical professionals, we ask that you distribute these proposed LCDs to selected members of your organization for review and comment. If you disagree with any aspect of an LCD, you should be very specific in your comment and, if possible, offer an alternative. You should provide a clinical rationale for your position, including references from published clinical literature (e.g., peer-reviewed journals, clinical society guidelines, etc.). Submission of full-text literature supporting your position is strongly encouraged. We ask for a written response, regardless of your agreement or disagreement.

Please submit your comments electronically to Palmetto GBA at A.Policy@PalmettoGBA.com no later than 3/30/24.  

Meeting Materials

• Jurisdiction J Agenda (PDF)
• Jurisdiction M Agenda (PDF) 
• Jurisdiction J Transcript (PDF)
• Jurisdiction M Transcript (PDF)
   
• Recordings
   
  • Jurisdiction J Part A
  • Jurisdication J Part B
  • Jurisdiction M Part A
  • Jurisdication J Part B

Important reminder: Providers and/or suppliers are cautioned not to make any changes based upon the information contained in a proposed LCD. Proposed LCDs are often substantially revised based upon the comments received. Revisions will be considered once all comments have been reviewed. The final LCD will be published in the CMS Medicare Coverage Database and on individual contractors’ websites, allowing for a minimum of 45-days’ public notice before the LCD becomes effective.

Refer to each contractor’s web site for additional information about LCD development and for copies of the draft LCDs.