MACs are Medicare contractors that develop LCDs and Articles along with processing of Medicare claims.īilling and Coding articles provide guidance for the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD)Īnd assist providers in submitting correct claims for payment.īilling and Coding articles typically include CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, as well as Bill Type, Revenue, and CPT/HCPCS Modifier codes. Articles often contain coding or other guidelines that complement a Local Coverage Determination (LCD). Local coverage Articles are a type of educational document published by the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).
