DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2026 Issue 3 (March)

Botox injection denials hint at painful transition to uniform LCD

Practices that bill botulinum toxin injections in 38 states should make sure they’re following the new uniform policy. Medicare administrative contractors (MAC) CGS Administrators, Palmetto GBA, National Government Services, Noridian and WPS implemented the local coverage determination (LCD), effective Feb. 22. It applies to the treatment of 19 conditions, including chemodenervation for blepharospasm, urinary incontinence and chronic migraine.

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