Reader Questions:
Distinguish NCD From LCD
Published on Wed Sep 04, 2024
Question: What’s the difference between a national coverage determination (NCD) and a local coverage determination (LCD), besides the obvious difference in scope? Nevada Subscriber Answer: One big difference between NCDs and LCDs is the way that they’re developed. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), LCDs are developed by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), and NCDs are established by CMS. [...]