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Non-invasive Arterial Duplex Ultrasound of the Upper and Lower Extremities
Medicare/CMS - LCD·Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine +2 more·Local Coverage Determination
Effective date
May 17, 2026
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
This is a Local Coverage Determination for non-invasive arterial duplex ultrasound of upper and lower extremities from First Coast Service Options. The policy was last updated on 3/27/2026 with an effective date of 5/17/2026, indicating coverage criteria and billing requirements for these diagnostic procedures.
Action Required
By May 17, 2026: Billing team must review the complete LCD L40289 policy text to understand specific coverage criteria, documentation requirements, and any prior authorization needs for arterial duplex ultrasound procedures. Update billing workflows and provider documentation requirements accordingly to ensure compliance with First Coast Service Options coverage determination.