Payer Policy Changes for Billing Teams

Policy	Payer	Type	Specialty	Date
Consultation Services Rendered by a Podiatrist in a Skilled Nursing Facility — NCD 170 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Podiatry	Mar 7, 2026
Services Provided for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy with Loss of Protective Sensation (aka Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy) — NCD 171 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Endocrinology	Mar 7, 2026
Gastrophotography — NCD 172 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology	Mar 7, 2026
Vabra Aspirator — NCD 173 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	OB/GYN	Mar 7, 2026
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) — NCD 175 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Physical Medicine & Rehab	Mar 7, 2026
Computed Tomography — NCD 176 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	Mar 7, 2026
Magnetic Resonance Imaging — NCD 177 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	Mar 7, 2026
Magnetic Resonance Angiography - RETIRED — NCD 178 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	Mar 7, 2026
Electrocardiographic Services — NCD 179 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Cardiology	Mar 7, 2026
Hemorheograph — NCD 180 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Hematology	Mar 7, 2026
Laboratory Tests - CRD Patients — NCD 181 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 7, 2026
Pronouncement of Death — NCD 183 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Emergency Medicine	Mar 7, 2026
Diagnostic Pap Smears — NCD 184 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	OB/GYN	Mar 7, 2026
Screening Pap Smears and Pelvic Examinations for Early Detection of Cervical or Vaginal Cancer — NCD 185 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Oncology, Orthopedics & Spine, Primary Care	Mar 7, 2026
Mammograms — NCD 186 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	Mar 7, 2026
Challenge Ingestion Food Testing — NCD 187 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 7, 2026
Histocompatibility Testing — NCD 188 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 7, 2026
Hair Analysis — NCD 189 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 7, 2026
Durable Medical Equipment Reference List — NCD 190 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	DME & Home Health	Mar 7, 2026
Esophageal Manometry — NCD 191 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology	Mar 7, 2026
Speech-Language Pathology Services for the Treatment of Dysphagia — NCD 192 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 7, 2026
Water Purification and Softening Systems Used in Conjunction with Home Dialysis — NCD 193 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Urology & Nephrology	Mar 7, 2026
Dental Examination Prior to Kidney Transplantation — NCD 194 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Urology & Nephrology, Dental	Mar 7, 2026
Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Admission Diagnostic Procedures — NCD 196 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	General / Multi-Specialty	Mar 7, 2026
Peridex CAPD Filter Set — NCD 197 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	DME & Home Health	Mar 7, 2026

Policy updates for healthcarebilling and compliance teams.

One missed policy change can cost thousands in denied claims.

Policy updates for healthcare
billing and compliance teams.