Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Transition for J-13 MAC

The table below lists the Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for the Medicare Jurisdiction 13 region that are currently in notice. These LCDs are effective for the following states and contractor types as listed below.

To access the J13 LCDs, click on “Change criteria” above this article, and select Part A or Part B under Business Type, and New York or Connecticut under Region.

On the Local Coverage Determination page, select “In Notice” under Status. This will bring up the list of all J13 LCDs.

On July 18, 2008, these same LCDs will be moved to “Active” status, as the transition begins for each region.

To view the J-13 LCDs on the Medicare Coverage Database, click on this link, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/results_idsearch.asp and follow these instructions:

1. Under Local Coverage, Policies, choose Final and Draft policies
2. De-select Articles
3. Under Contractor, select National Government Services - any MAC contract number
4. Choose Date Criteria, In effect on this date: enter 07/18/2008
5. Search Now

For policies in effect prior to the J-13 transition, please refer to the National Government Services LCD pages for your state and contract.