CMS Coverage

Healthcare and Life Sciences · by Anthropic · Anthropic

Connector Access the CMS Coverage Database

Install

In Claude, open Settings, then Connectors.
Find CMS Coverage in the directory, or choose Add custom connector and paste the URL below.
No sign-in. Turn it on in a chat from the tools menu.

Connector URL

https://hcls.mcp.claude.com/cms_coverage/mcp

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http cms-coverage https://hcls.mcp.claude.com/cms_coverage/mcp

Run in a terminal, then run /mcp in Claude Code to sign in.

Add in Claude Open on claude.com

About

The CMS Coverage Connector gives Claude access to Medicare Part B coverage policies from the CMS Coverage Database, including National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs).

This server may return data governed by third-party license agreements, including those available here: https://api.coverage.cms.gov/v1/metadata/license-agreement/. By connecting to this server, you understand and agree to abide by any applicable agreements.

Tools

get_contractors
get_ncd
sad_exclusion_list
search_articles
search_lcds
search_nca_cals
search_ncds
whats_new_national

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Facts

Kind: Connector
Category: Healthcare and Life Sciences
Made by: Anthropic
Runs: Remote server
Works in: Claude, Claude Code
Sign-in: Not required
Added: 2026-01-07
Source: Anthropic