Question: I heard there was a new IGIV LCD for Noridian, but I can't find it. Where should I look?Alaska SubscriberAnswer: In August, Noridian announced a draft (not final) Part B local coverage determination (LCD) for IGIV (Immune Globulin Intravenous), also called IVIG. The comment period for the draft LCD ends Nov. 12, 2012.To access the draft LCD:Start at
www.noridianmedicare.com/partb/coverage/draft.html Select your stateChoose the draft LCD based on the title: DL32846, Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV).The draft addresses indications for IGIV use for:Pregnant women with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)Certain neurologic disordersSymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Chronic lymphocytic leukemia with hypogammaglobulinemiaBone marrow/stem cell transplantKawasaki diseaseKidney or stem cell transplant rejection.