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Facial Prostheses
LCD L33738 · CMS's HCPCS descriptor for A4452: Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches.
CMS lists A4452 in 5 LCDs in the Verzi KB: LCD L33738 LCD L33803 LCD L33828 LCD L33831 LCD L33832
Not on CMS's Required Prior Authorization List for DMEPOS on 2026-10-13. source
LCD L33738 · 6 versions, 2015 to today · last changed 2020-01-01 (R5)
Version 6 of LCD L33738: in force by CMS's dates 2016-07-01 to 2016-06-30. The policy text on this page comes from this archived version. On its start date, 2016-07-01, the companion Article in force was Article A52463 version 7.
JA · Noridian 16013
JB · CGS 17013
JC · CGS 18003
JD · Noridian 19003
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Sections in this version: CMS National Coverage Policy · Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity · Coding Information · Associated Information. Plus 4 sections marked N/A in this version.
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Version history, LCD L33738
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Revision history, every version
CMS's own change log, quoted, 5 entries. It does not change with the version shown. A revision (R-number) is a change CMS logged. The version (vN) is the snapshot that carries it.
R5 · 2020-01-01 · v18
Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2020 COVERAGE INDICATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND/OR MEDICAL NECESSITY: Revised: Order information as a result of Final Rule 1713 CODING INFORMATION: Removed: Field titled “Bill Type” Removed: Field titled “Revenue Codes” Removed: Field titled “ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity” Removed: Field titled “ICD-10 Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity” Removed: Field titled “Additional ICD-10 Information” GENERAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Revised: Prescriptions (orders) to SWO 02/20/2020: Pursuant to the 21st Century Cures Act, these revisions do not require notice and comment because they are due to non-discretionary coverage updates reflective of CMS FR-1713.
R4 · 2017-01-01 · v10
Revision Effective Date: 01/01/2017 COVERAGE INDICATIONS, INDICATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND/OR MEDICAL NECESSITY: Removed: Standard Documentation Language Added: New reference language and directions to Standard Documentation Requirements Added: General Requirements DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Removed: Standard Documentation Language Added: General Documentation Requirements Added: New reference language and directions to Standard Documentation Requirements POLICY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Removed: Standard Documentation Language Added: Direction to Standard Documentation Requirements8 Removed: Supplier Manual reference from Miscellaneous Removed: PIM reference from Appendices RELATED LOCAL COVERAGE DOCUMENTS: Added: LCD-related Standard Documentation Requirements article
R3 · 2016-07-01 · v8
Revision Effective Date: 07/01/2016 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Revised: Standard Documentation language Effective 04/28/2016 Added: Repair/Replacement Requirements
R2 · 2016-07-01 · v6
Effective July 1, 2016 oversight for DME MAC LCDs is the responsibility of CGS Administrators, LLC 18003 and 17013 and Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC 19003 and 16013. No other changes have been made to the LCDs.
R1 · 2015-10-01 · v4
Revision Effective Date: 08/01/2015 COVERAGE INDICATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND/OR MEDICAL NECESSITY: Revised: Standard Documentation Language to add covered prior to a beneficiary’s Medicare eligibility DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Deleted: Reference to refill of supplies from Continued Use Revised: Standard Documentation Language to add who can enter date of delivery date on the POD Added: Instructions for Equipment Retained from a Prior Payer Revised: Repair to beneficiary-owned DMEPOS (Note: Standard Documentation Language updates noted above are effective for DOS on or after 10/31/2014) POLICY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Added: Language for HCPCS Codes A4450, A4452, A5120 when submitted without correct modifier
Receipts for auditors
Version 6 of LCD L33738, shown on this page: in force by CMS's dates 2016-07-01 to 2016-06-30. Archived 2026-09-26. CMS's copy · Our archived file. 8 of 8 sections are proven word-identical to the archived file.
Every archived version of LCD L33738 (6 versions, CMS's dates, window by the as-of rule).
| Document | Version | In force | Archived on | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCD L33738 | version 2 | 2015-10-01, superseded same day | 2026-09-26 | CMS's copy · Our archived file |
| LCD L33738 | version 4 | 2015-10-01 to 2016-06-30 | 2026-09-26 | CMS's copy · Our archived file |
| LCD L33738 | version 6 shown | 2016-07-01, superseded same day | 2026-09-26 | CMS's copy · Our archived file |
| LCD L33738 | version 8 | 2016-07-01 to 2016-12-31 | 2026-09-26 | CMS's copy · Our archived file |
| LCD L33738 | version 10 | 2017-01-01 to 2019-12-31 | 2026-09-26 | CMS's copy · Our archived file |
| LCD L33738 | version 18 | 2020-01-01 to today | 2026-09-26 | CMS's copy · Our archived file |
The related Articles each have their own receipts: Article A55426 · Article A52463.
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Governing policies, as CMS lists them:
- LCD L33738 · Facial Prostheses
CMS lists A4452 in group 1 of version 18. CMS's description, quoted: “TAPE, WATERPROOF, PER 18 SQUARE INCHES”.
Related Articles, as CMS lists them: Article A55426 · Article A52463 - LCD L33803 · Urological Supplies
CMS lists A4452 in group 1 of version 61. CMS's description, quoted: “TAPE, WATERPROOF, PER 18 SQUARE INCHES”.
Related Articles, as CMS lists them: Article A52521 · Article A55426 · Article A60353 - LCD L33828 · Ostomy Supplies
CMS lists A4452 in group 1 of version 27. CMS's description, quoted: “TAPE, WATERPROOF, PER 18 SQUARE INCHES”.
Related Articles, as CMS lists them: Article A55426 · Article A52487 - LCD L33831 · Surgical Dressings
CMS lists A4452 in group 1 of version 48. CMS's description, quoted: “TAPE, WATERPROOF, PER 18 SQUARE INCHES”.
Related Articles, as CMS lists them: Article A54563 · Article A55426 - LCD L33832 · Tracheostomy Care Supplies
CMS lists A4452 in group 1 of version 20. CMS's description, quoted: “TAPE, WATERPROOF, PER 18 SQUARE INCHES”.
Related Articles, as CMS lists them: Article A55426 · Article A52492 - LCD L40270 (on CMS's site; not in the Verzi KB yet)
CMS lists A4452 in group 1 of version 19. CMS's description, quoted: “TAPE, WATERPROOF, PER 18 SQUARE INCHES”.
From CMS's LCD code table. HCPCS Level II codes only.
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CMS's LCD code table in the Medicare Coverage Database download, archived 2026-10-09: Our archived file.
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