# 42 CFR § 426.330: Burden of proof

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.330

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 426.330
- **Heading:** Burden of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM > PART 426—REVIEW OF NATIONAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS AND LOCAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS > Subpart C—General Provisions for the Review of LCDs and NCDs

## Text

During an LCD or NCD review, an aggrieved party bears the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion for the issue(s) raised in a complaint. The burden of persuasion is judged by a preponderance of the evidence.

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 426.100 § 426.100 Basis and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.100.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.110 § 426.110 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.110.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.120 § 426.120 Calculation of deadlines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.120.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.130 § 426.130 Party submissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.130.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.300 § 426.300 Review of LCDs, NCDs, and deemed NCDs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.300.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.310 § 426.310 LCD and NCD reviews and individual claim appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.310.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.320 § 426.320 Who may challenge an LCD or NCD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.320.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.325 § 426.325 What may be challenged.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.325.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.330 § 426.330 Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.330.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.340 § 426.340 Procedures for review of new evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.340.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.400 § 426.400 Procedure for filing an acceptable complaint concerning a provision (or provisions) of an LCD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.400.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.403 § 426.403 Submitting new evidence once an acceptable complaint is filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.403.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.405 § 426.405 Authority of the ALJ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.405.md)
- [42 CFR § 426.406 § 426.406 Ex parte contacts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-426.406.md)

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