### Question
How is the term national coverage determination defined?


### Answer
The term **national coverage determination** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395y* as the following:

> a determination by the Secretary with respect to whether or not a particular item or service is covered nationally under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

