### Question
How is the "local coverage determination" defined?


### Answer
The term **local coverage determination** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ff* as follows -

> a determination by a fiscal intermediary or a carrier under part A of this subchapter or part B of this subchapter, as applicable, respecting whether or not a particular item or service is covered on an intermediary- or carrier-wide basis under such parts, in accordance with section 1395y(a)(1)(A) of this title

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

