Novitas MAC Updates LCD for "Gender/Sex"

The Novitas MAC has updated its oncology LCD to account for administration requirements regarding use of gender and sex.

Here's the April 24 "R2" version:

https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?lcdid=39365&ver=149&stateRegion=all&contractorNumber=all&proposedStatus=F&sortBy=noticeStart&bc=11

• LCD revised and published on 05/01/2025 in response to Executive Order 14168, DEFENDING WOMEN FROM GENDER IDEOLOGY EXTREMISM AND RESTORING BIOLOGICAL TRUTH TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, the term "gender" has been replaced with the term "sex" throughout the LCD. 
• Please note, there is no change in the effective date of service.
• Due to the 60-day delay for the effective date, this is to clarify that this LCD posted for notice on 01/09/2025 and became effective 04/24/2025.

RATIONALE

Other (In response to Executive Order 14168)

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/30/2025-02090/defending-women-from-gender-ideology-extremism-and-restoring-biological-truth-to-the-federal

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