; (II) a revised local coverage determination for such geographic area that restricts one or more existing coverage criteria for such area (such as by adding non-covered indications to an existing local coverage determination or by deleting previously covered ICD–9 or ICD–10 codes); (III) a revised local coverage determination that makes a substantive revision to one or more existing local coverage determinations; or (IV) any other local coverage determination specified by the Secretary pursuant to regulations. (v) Qualifying evidence defined For purposes of this subparagraph, the term qualifying evidence means either of the following: (I) Scientific evidence published in peer-reviewed medical literature, such as randomized clinical trials or other studies. (II) A general consensus of the applicable medical community (such as a consensus evinced through a recognized standard of practice in such medical community) that is supported by information provided by a recognized medical authority, such as a professional medical society. . (b) LCD reconsideration process Section 1869(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395ff(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting (other than the reconsideration process described in paragraphs (8) and (9)) after local coverage determination ; (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting (other than under the reconsideration process described in paragraphs (8) and (9)) after local coverage determination ; (3) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (13)