Novitas Solutions, Inc. Finalized Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Endovenous Stenting (L37893)
Novitas Solutions, Inc. – the proposed local coverage determination for endovenous stenting has been posted for notice and will become effective December 27, 2020. This LCD includes a local coverage article (A56414), which specifies codes for TIPS and DIPS:
37182 – Insertion of transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(s) (TIPS) (includes venous access, hepatic and portal vein catheterization, portography with hemodynamic evaluation, intrahepatic tract formation/dilatation, stent placement and all associated imaging guidance and documentation)
37183 – Revision of transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(s) (TIPS) (includes venous access, hepatic and portal vein catheterization, portography with hemodynamic evaluation, intrahepatic tract recanulization/dilatation, stent placement and all associated imaging guidance and documentation)
To review the LCD in its entirety, click here:https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/lcd-details.aspx?LCDId=37893&ContrId=317&ver=30&ContrVer=1&CntrctrSelected=317*1&Cntrctr=317&s=38&DocType=1&bc=AAIAAACAAAAA&
