This information is published by the Medicare contractors to describe when and under what circumstances Medicare will cover a services. The ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes are listed in the memoranda.

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LCD (Local Coverage Determinations) are published by Medicare contractors to describe the circumstances under which Medicare will cover a service, and typically include lists of ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes that are covered or not covered. CCI (Correct Coding Initiatives) are edits used by Medicare to prevent improper coding practices, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a federal agency that sets and enforces safety standards in the workplace, and PEPP (Payment Error Prevention Program) is a program used by Medicare to prevent payment errors.

This Information Is Published by the Medicare Contractors to Describe