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Searching LCD (formerly LMRP) and CMS Program Transmittals
Throughout Chargemaster Toolkit users are provided links to search for additional information through Local Coverage Determinations (LCD - formerly LMRP) and CMS Program Transmittals. These links are found in the Active Code Book under the Search Menu or the ‘i’ details, and the Compliance split screen of the Active Window.
Options checklist:
- I want to know if my Fiscal Intermediary (FI) has posted regulations specific to a CPT/HCPCS code.
- I reviewed the potential compliance issue but also want to see if my FI has posted additional regulations.
Key information and lessons from the field:
- You must have an active internet connection at the time you invoke the search LCD and search CMS options because you are being linked to Craneware’s website.
- The first time you invoke the search LCD option you are required to select your hospital’s Fiscal Intermediary (FI’s) for part A services and select your Part B carrier. If your computer accepts cookies this information will be automatically saved for future searches. You may select other FI’s at any time to perform additional research.
- The LCD search box will automatically pre-fill with the CPT/HCPCS code of the item selected in the active window at the time of the search. If none is present you must enter a code.
- For the search CMS function you must enter a CPT/HCPCS or ICD-9 code or description. You may copy/paste the billing code description from the Toolkit directly into the search field as another option.
Further reading:
LMRP Training Guide
Active Code Book Training Guide
See Also
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