Novitas Solutions, Inc, Medicare Administrative Contractor in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania as well as the District of Columbia, has released a revised local coverage determination (LCD) on Modifier Barium Swallow Studies. The LCD provides covered indications where instrumental assessment of swallowing may be helpful as well as the settings where the procedure will be reimbursed if medically necessary. To access the LCD, log into your account and click

Novitas Solutions, Inc., Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas as well as the District of Columbia, has issued a revised physical therapy and occupational therapy local coverage determination (LCD) with an effective date of April 18, 2019. The LCD lists the most common CPT codes utilized by physical and occupational therapists and provides indications when the CPT code would be applicable to bill and supportive documentation requirements. To access the LCD, log into your Gold Member account and click