Waiver of Coinsurance and Deductible for Screening for Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT)
This change request (CR) instructs contractors to waive coinsurance and deductible for Screening for Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) HCPCS code 71271 when submitted on 12X, 13X, 22X, 23X, 71X, 77X, and 85X Type of Bill (TOB) claims. This CR also instructs contractors to waive deductible and coinsurance for HCPCS code 71271 on professional claims. In addition, this CR updates the IOM Pub. 100-04, Chapter 18.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 10, 2021
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