Payer Policy Changes for Billing Teams

Policy	Payer	Type	Specialty	Date
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase — NCD 153 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 12, 2026
Blood Transfusions — NCD 154 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Hematology	Mar 12, 2026
Antigens Prepared for Sublingual Administration — NCD 155 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	ENT / Otolaryngology	Mar 12, 2026
Intravenous Iron Therapy — NCD 156 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Hematology	Mar 12, 2026
Photosensitive Drugs — NCD 157 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Pharmacy	Mar 12, 2026
Intravenous Immune Globulin for the Treatment of Autoimmune Mucocutaneous Blistering Diseases — NCD 158 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Rheumatology	Mar 12, 2026
Levocarnitine for use in the Treatment of Carnitine Deficiency in ESRD Patients — NCD 159 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	General / Multi-Specialty	Mar 12, 2026
Consultations with a Beneficiary's Family and Associates — NCD 16 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Behavioral Health	Mar 12, 2026
Cardiac Pacemaker Evaluation Services — NCD 160 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Cardiology	Mar 12, 2026
Cytotoxic Food Tests — NCD 161 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 12, 2026
HIS Bundle Study — NCD 162 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Cardiology	Mar 12, 2026
Gravlee Jet Washer — NCD 163 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	DME & Home Health	Mar 12, 2026
Thermography — NCD 164 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	Mar 12, 2026
Plethysmography — NCD 165 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Pulmonology	Mar 12, 2026
Hepatitis Panel/Acute Hepatitis Panel — NCD 166 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease	Mar 12, 2026
Fecal Occult Blood Test — NCD 167 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Laboratory	Mar 12, 2026
White Cane for Use by a Blind Person — NCD 168 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Ophthalmology	Mar 12, 2026
Home Use of Oxygen — NCD 169 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	DME & Home Health	Mar 12, 2026
Postural Drainage Procedures and Pulmonary Exercises — NCD 17 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Pulmonology	Mar 12, 2026
Consultation Services Rendered by a Podiatrist in a Skilled Nursing Facility — NCD 170 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Podiatry	Mar 12, 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 12, 2026
Gastrophotography — NCD 172 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Gastroenterology	Mar 12, 2026
Vabra Aspirator — NCD 173 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	OB/GYN	Mar 12, 2026
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) — NCD 175 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Physical Medicine & Rehab	Mar 12, 2026
Computed Tomography — NCD 176 \| CMS Coverage Update	CMS	Modified	Radiology & Imaging	Mar 12, 2026

Payer policy changesfor billing and compliance teams.

One missed policy change can cost thousands in denied claims.

Payer policy changes
for billing and compliance teams.