§ 426.431 ALJ's review of the LCD to apply the reasonableness standard.

(a) Required steps. To review the provision(s) listed in the aggrieved party's complaint based on the reasonableness standard, an ALJ must:

(1) Confine the LCD review to the provision(s) of the LCD raised in the aggrieved party's complaint.

(2) Conduct a hearing, unless the matter can be decided on the written record.