Traditional MedicareCoverageMedium impact
Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices
Medicare/CMS - LCD·Cardiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Local Coverage Determination
Effective date
Jun 21, 2026
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Noridian Healthcare Solutions has issued a Local Coverage Determination (L40255) for Temporary Nontherapeutic Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Devices, effective June 21, 2026. This policy will establish coverage criteria and billing requirements for ambulatory cardiac monitoring services in their Medicare jurisdiction.
Action Required
Before June 21, 2026: Billing team should monitor for the full policy details when published to understand coverage criteria, documentation requirements, and affected CPT/HCPCS codes for ambulatory cardiac monitoring devices. Review current cardiac monitoring billing practices to ensure compliance once complete policy is available.