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Evaluation of LCD Topics for NCD Consideration

Pursuant to Section 731 of the Medicare Modernization Act, CMS has developed a plan to evaluate new (LCDs) to decide which local decisions should be adopted nationally.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 19, 2006

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