National_Coverage_Determinations_Manual / NCDIndex

Why This Topic Matters

Because Medicare coverage policy is organized across many manual sections and cross-references, an index page like this helps users quickly find the right coverage topic and navigate between historical and current section numbering. It is especially useful when researching whether a service, item, or procedure has a specific national coverage determination.

Article Sections

1. ALPHABETICAL INDEX

   Introduces the Medicare National Coverage Determinations index and explains how the manual is organized. It also describes the relationship between older and newer section numbering and notes that some entries cross-reference other CMS materials.