Medicare Program Integrity Manual (Pub. 100-08), Ch. 13 § 13.2.1
General LCD Process Overview
13.2.1 - General LCD Process Overview
(Rev. 863; Issued: 02-12-19; Effective: 10-03-18; Implementation: 01-08-19)
This section outlines the processes used for informal meetings prior to the development of an
LCD, external requests to develop an LCD, consultations, the proposed determination, public
comment, the Contractor Advisory Committee, final determination, and the notice period.