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51720
Treatment of bladder lesion
HCPCS
For example, if a urologist diagnoses a patient with bladder cancer and performs a bladder instillation of 1 mg of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) to treat the tumor, the medical coder might assign: - CPT® codes (did): 51720 (Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)) - HCPCS code (used):...
G0121
SCRN COLONOSCOPY PT NOT HI RISK
HCPCS
The operative word in each of these HCPCS G code descriptors is screening. Screening procedures are not diagnostic procedures. In other words, the HCPCS screening codes apply only to asymptomatic patients. Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium...
45378
PR COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
HCPCS
Screening procedures are not diagnostic procedures. In other words, the HCPCS screening codes apply only to asymptomatic patients. Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium enema) when an asymptomatic patient fits the once every 10-year interval. ...
G0121
SCRN COLONOSCOPY PT NOT HI RISK
HCPCS
Screening procedures are not diagnostic procedures. In other words, the HCPCS screening codes apply only to asymptomatic patients. Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium enema) when an asymptomatic patient fits the once every 10-year interval. ...
45378
PR COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
HCPCS
In other words, the HCPCS screening codes apply only to asymptomatic patients. Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium enema) when an asymptomatic patient fits the once every 10-year interval. If you bill G0121 earlier than the 10-year period, y...
G0121
SCRN COLONOSCOPY PT NOT HI RISK
HCPCS
In other words, the HCPCS screening codes apply only to asymptomatic patients. Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium enema) when an asymptomatic patient fits the once every 10-year interval. If you bill G0121 earlier than the 10-year period, y...
45378
PR COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
HCPCS
Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium enema) when an asymptomatic patient fits the once every 10-year interval. If you bill G0121 earlier than the 10-year period, your claim will likely be denied. But if a patient complains of symptoms such as...
G0121
SCRN COLONOSCOPY PT NOT HI RISK
HCPCS
Consider the following HCPCS code examples: You might submit HCPCS code G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; barium enema) when an asymptomatic patient fits the once every 10-year interval. If you bill G0121 earlier than the 10-year period, your claim will likely be denied. But if a patient complains of symptoms such as...
45378
PR COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
HCPCS
If you bill G0121 earlier than the 10-year period, your claim will likely be denied. But if a patient complains of symptoms such as blood in stool, and the gastroenterologist performs a diagnostic colonoscopy, you would choose CPT® code 45378 (Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen[s] by br...
G0121
SCRN COLONOSCOPY PT NOT HI RISK
HCPCS
If you bill G0121 earlier than the 10-year period, your claim will likely be denied. But if a patient complains of symptoms such as blood in stool, and the gastroenterologist performs a diagnostic colonoscopy, you would choose CPT® code 45378 (Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen[s] by br...
45378
PR COLONOSCOPY FLX DX W/COLLJ SPEC WHEN PFRMD
HCPCS
But if a patient complains of symptoms such as blood in stool, and the gastroenterologist performs a diagnostic colonoscopy, you would choose CPT® code 45378 (Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen[s] by brushing or washing, when performed [separate procedure]). Similarly, if an abnormal fi...
29540
Strapping of ankle and/or ft
HCPCS
But if a patient complains of symptoms such as blood in stool, and the gastroenterologist performs a diagnostic colonoscopy, you would choose CPT® code 45378 (Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen[s] by brushing or washing, when performed [separate procedure]). Similarly, if an abnormal fi...
29540
Strapping of ankle and/or ft
HCPCS
Similarly, if an abnormal finding prompts your physician to convert a colorectal cancer screening into a diagnostic procedure, you would abandon the HCPCS code for the appropriate CPT® code and append it with CPT® modifier PT (Colorectal cancer screening test; converted to diagnostic test or other procedure). Other cir...
99070
Special supplies phys/qhp
HCPCS
Similarly, if an abnormal finding prompts your physician to convert a colorectal cancer screening into a diagnostic procedure, you would abandon the HCPCS code for the appropriate CPT® code and append it with CPT® modifier PT (Colorectal cancer screening test; converted to diagnostic test or other procedure). Other cir...
A6448
Lt compres band <3"/yd
HCPCS
Other circumstances may involve the option of reporting a HCPCS Level II code if the HCPCS code offers greater specificity than the CPT® code. This is sometimes the case with CPT® codes that represent supplies. For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physi...
29540
Strapping of ankle and/or ft
HCPCS
Other circumstances may involve the option of reporting a HCPCS Level II code if the HCPCS code offers greater specificity than the CPT® code. This is sometimes the case with CPT® codes that represent supplies. For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physi...
99070
Special supplies phys/qhp
HCPCS
Other circumstances may involve the option of reporting a HCPCS Level II code if the HCPCS code offers greater specificity than the CPT® code. This is sometimes the case with CPT® codes that represent supplies. For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physi...
A6448
Lt compres band <3"/yd
HCPCS
This is sometimes the case with CPT® codes that represent supplies. For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physician who diagnosed a sprained right ankle and applied layers of web roll followed by adhesive tape to stabilize the patient’s ankle, which he t...
29540
Strapping of ankle and/or ft
HCPCS
This is sometimes the case with CPT® codes that represent supplies. For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physician who diagnosed a sprained right ankle and applied layers of web roll followed by adhesive tape to stabilize the patient’s ankle, which he t...
99070
Special supplies phys/qhp
HCPCS
This is sometimes the case with CPT® codes that represent supplies. For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physician who diagnosed a sprained right ankle and applied layers of web roll followed by adhesive tape to stabilize the patient’s ankle, which he t...
A6448
Lt compres band <3"/yd
HCPCS
For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physician who diagnosed a sprained right ankle and applied layers of web roll followed by adhesive tape to stabilize the patient’s ankle, which he then covered with the application of an elastic bandage. If this enco...
29540
Strapping of ankle and/or ft
HCPCS
For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physician who diagnosed a sprained right ankle and applied layers of web roll followed by adhesive tape to stabilize the patient’s ankle, which he then covered with the application of an elastic bandage. If this enco...
99070
Special supplies phys/qhp
HCPCS
For example, you would choose CPT® code 29540 (Strapping; ankle and/or foot) to report the service of a physician who diagnosed a sprained right ankle and applied layers of web roll followed by adhesive tape to stabilize the patient’s ankle, which he then covered with the application of an elastic bandage. If this enco...
A6448
Lt compres band <3"/yd
HCPCS
If this encounter was an initial service with "no other procedure or treatment" required, you would also report CPT® code 99070 to document the use of supplies like tape or bandages. Some coders, though, opt to forgo the generic CPT® code 99070, preferring instead the detailed HCPCS A code options, such as A6448 (Light...
99070
Special supplies phys/qhp
HCPCS
If this encounter was an initial service with "no other procedure or treatment" required, you would also report CPT® code 99070 to document the use of supplies like tape or bandages. Some coders, though, opt to forgo the generic CPT® code 99070, preferring instead the detailed HCPCS A code options, such as A6448 (Light...
E1130
Whlchr stand fxd arm ft rest
HCPCS
If this encounter was an initial service with "no other procedure or treatment" required, you would also report CPT® code 99070 to document the use of supplies like tape or bandages. Some coders, though, opt to forgo the generic CPT® code 99070, preferring instead the detailed HCPCS A code options, such as A6448 (Light...
A6448
Lt compres band <3"/yd
HCPCS
Some coders, though, opt to forgo the generic CPT® code 99070, preferring instead the detailed HCPCS A code options, such as A6448 (Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than 3 inches, per yard). HCPCS Level II Modifiers HCPCS modifiers consist of two alpha or alphanumeric characters and are app...
99070
Special supplies phys/qhp
HCPCS
Some coders, though, opt to forgo the generic CPT® code 99070, preferring instead the detailed HCPCS A code options, such as A6448 (Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than 3 inches, per yard). HCPCS Level II Modifiers HCPCS modifiers consist of two alpha or alphanumeric characters and are app...
E1130
Whlchr stand fxd arm ft rest
HCPCS
Some coders, though, opt to forgo the generic CPT® code 99070, preferring instead the detailed HCPCS A code options, such as A6448 (Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width less than 3 inches, per yard). HCPCS Level II Modifiers HCPCS modifiers consist of two alpha or alphanumeric characters and are app...
E1130
Whlchr stand fxd arm ft rest
HCPCS
HCPCS Level II Modifiers HCPCS modifiers consist of two alpha or alphanumeric characters and are appended with a hyphen to the end of a HCPCS (or CPT®) code to expand the description of the code. Medical coders use HCPCS Level II modifiers when the information provided by a HCPCS code descriptor needs supplementation t...
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
Medical coders use HCPCS Level II modifiers when the information provided by a HCPCS code descriptor needs supplementation to fully capture the circumstances that apply to an item or service. For example, you would use the HCPCS modifier UE when an item identified by a HCPCS code is “used equipment.” The NU modifier wo...
E1130
Whlchr stand fxd arm ft rest
HCPCS
Medical coders use HCPCS Level II modifiers when the information provided by a HCPCS code descriptor needs supplementation to fully capture the circumstances that apply to an item or service. For example, you would use the HCPCS modifier UE when an item identified by a HCPCS code is “used equipment.” The NU modifier wo...
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
For example, you would use the HCPCS modifier UE when an item identified by a HCPCS code is “used equipment.” The NU modifier would be added to indicate “new equipment.” So, if you're filing a claim for a patient who was prescribed and received a new wheelchair, you might report HCPCS code E1130 (Standard wheelchair, f...
E1130
Whlchr stand fxd arm ft rest
HCPCS
For example, you would use the HCPCS modifier UE when an item identified by a HCPCS code is “used equipment.” The NU modifier would be added to indicate “new equipment.” So, if you're filing a claim for a patient who was prescribed and received a new wheelchair, you might report HCPCS code E1130 (Standard wheelchair, f...
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
Another HCPCS code example demonstrates how modifiers affect reimbursement by accounting for loss. If your provider administers 44 units of Botulinum toxin injection by direct laryngoscopy from a 100-unit single-dose vial, and then had to discard the remaining contents of the vial, you could report the discarded drug w...
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
If your provider administers 44 units of Botulinum toxin injection by direct laryngoscopy from a 100-unit single-dose vial, and then had to discard the remaining contents of the vial, you could report the discarded drug with the HCPCS JW modifier. For this scenario, you'd report HCPCS code J0585 (Injection, onabotulinu...
J0585
PR INJECTION,ONABOTULINUMTOXINA 1 UNITS
HCPCS
For this scenario, you'd report HCPCS code J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxinA, 1 unit) on two separate lines. On the first line, you’d report J0585 x 44 to identify the amount administered. On the second line you would report J0585-JW x 56 to identify the amount discarded. When reporting codes with more than one modi...
83906
Molecule mutation identify
HCPCS
As noted above, cancers of the fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer are also considered BRCA-associated malignancies and are to be considered along with breast and ovarian cancer in assessing the family history. POLICY HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 2/12/2002: Investigationa...
83890
Molecule isolate
HCPCS
As noted above, cancers of the fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer are also considered BRCA-associated malignancies and are to be considered along with breast and ovarian cancer in assessing the family history. POLICY HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 2/12/2002: Investigationa...
83906
Molecule mutation identify
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 2/12/2002: Investigational definition added 3/8/2002: Case-by-case consideration deleted 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted. 5/14/2002: Code Reference section updated; ICD-9 diagnosis codes V10.3 and V10.43 deleted 1/30/2003:...
83890
Molecule isolate
HCPCS
POLICY HISTORY2/2001: Approved by Medical Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) 2/12/2002: Investigational definition added 3/8/2002: Case-by-case consideration deleted 5/1/2002: Type of Service and Place of Service deleted. 5/14/2002: Code Reference section updated; ICD-9 diagnosis codes V10.3 and V10.43 deleted 1/30/2003:...
83906
Molecule mutation identify
HCPCS
5/14/2002: Code Reference section updated; ICD-9 diagnosis codes V10.3 and V10.43 deleted 1/30/2003: Medically necessary verbiage added to "Policy" section 6/12/2003: Code Reference section updated 7/2003: Reviewed by MPAC, "Genetic counseling is required by a board certified geneticist." deleted, minors age changed to...
83890
Molecule isolate
HCPCS
5/14/2002: Code Reference section updated; ICD-9 diagnosis codes V10.3 and V10.43 deleted 1/30/2003: Medically necessary verbiage added to "Policy" section 6/12/2003: Code Reference section updated 7/2003: Reviewed by MPAC, "Genetic counseling is required by a board certified geneticist." deleted, minors age changed to...
83906
Molecule mutation identify
HCPCS
deleted, minors age changed to 18Code Reference section updated, CPT code range 83890-83906 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 174.0-174.9, 175.0-175.9 listed separately, FEP exception added 7/30/2004: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code V10.3, V10.43 added 11/11/2005: Code Reference section...
83890
Molecule isolate
HCPCS
deleted, minors age changed to 18Code Reference section updated, CPT code range 83890-83906 listed separately, ICD-9 diagnosis code range 174.0-174.9, 175.0-175.9 listed separately, FEP exception added 7/30/2004: Code Reference section updated, ICD-9 diagnosis code V10.3, V10.43 added 11/11/2005: Code Reference section...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Genetic testing of unaffected individuals of potentially high-risk populations (e.g. Ashkenazi Jewish descent) changed from investigational to may be medically necessary. HCPCS S3823 moved to covered. Non-covered codes table removed. FEP exceptions removed 9/12/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 ...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
HCPCS S3823 moved to covered. Non-covered codes table removed. FEP exceptions removed 9/12/2007: Code reference section updated per the annual ICD-9 updates effective 10-1-2007 12/19/2007: Coding updated per the 2008 CPT/HCPCS revisions 2/26/2008: Policy description updated. Policy statements revised. Added genetic tes...
83914
Mutation ident ola/sbce/aspe
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
S3819
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA2 GENE
CPT
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83890
Molecule isolate
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83896
Molecular diagnostics
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
S3822
Sing mutation brst/ovar
CPT
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83909
Nucleic acid high resolute
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83912
Genetic examination
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83894
Molecule gel electrophor
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83898
Molecule nucleic ampli each
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83900
Molecule nucleic ampli 2 seq
HCPCS
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
S3818
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA1 GENE
CPT
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
S3820
Comp BRCA1/BRCA2
CPT
04/07/2014: Policy statement updated to add "including those with a family history of pancreatic cancer" to the investigational statement. Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Rem...
83914
Mutation ident ola/sbce/aspe
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
S3819
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA2 GENE
CPT
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83890
Molecule isolate
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83896
Molecular diagnostics
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
S3822
Sing mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83909
Nucleic acid high resolute
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83912
Genetic examination
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83894
Molecule gel electrophor
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83898
Molecule nucleic ampli each
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
83900
Molecule nucleic ampli 2 seq
HCPCS
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
S3818
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA1 GENE
CPT
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
S3820
Comp BRCA1/BRCA2
CPT
Removed deleted CPT Codes 83890 - 83894, 83896 - 83898, 83900 - 83909, and 83912 - 83914 from the Code Reference section. 08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and...
S3819
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA2 GENE
CPT
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference sec...
S3822
Sing mutation brst/ovar
CPT
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference sec...
81162
HC BRCA1&BRCA2 FULL SEQ ANALYSIS FULL DUP DEL ANALYS
HCPCS
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference sec...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference sec...
S3818
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA1 GENE
CPT
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference sec...
S3820
Comp BRCA1/BRCA2
CPT
08/28/2015: Medical policy revised to add ICD-10 codes. Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference sec...
S3819
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA2 GENE
CPT
Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016:...
S3822
Sing mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016:...
81162
HC BRCA1&BRCA2 FULL SEQ ANALYSIS FULL DUP DEL ANALYS
HCPCS
Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016:...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016:...
S3818
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA1 GENE
CPT
Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016:...
S3820
Comp BRCA1/BRCA2
CPT
Removed ICD-9 procedure code 99.99 from the Code Reference section. Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016:...
S3819
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA2 GENE
CPT
Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016: Policy number A.2.04.02 added. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso...
S3822
Sing mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016: Policy number A.2.04.02 added. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso...
81162
HC BRCA1&BRCA2 FULL SEQ ANALYSIS FULL DUP DEL ANALYS
HCPCS
Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016: Policy number A.2.04.02 added. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso...
S3823
3 mutation brst/ovar
CPT
Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016: Policy number A.2.04.02 added. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso...
S3818
COMPLETE GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS-BRCA1 GENE
CPT
Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016: Policy number A.2.04.02 added. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso...
S3820
Comp BRCA1/BRCA2
CPT
Removed the following deleted HCPCS codes: S3818, S3819, S3820, S3822, and S3823. 12/31/2015: Policy guidelines updated to add medically necessary and investigative definitions. Code Reference section updated to add new 2016 CPT code 81162. 06/08/2016: Policy number A.2.04.02 added. SOURCE(S)Blue Cross Blue Shield Asso...
87804
INFLUENZA ASSAY W/OPTIC
HCPCS
The authors concluded that from thees findings, the dual-channel PSPWB potentially offers great opportunity in developing an alternative PCR-free diagnostic method for rapid, sensitive, and accurate detection of viral pathogens with epidemiological relevance in clinical samples by using an appropriate pathogen-specific...
87804
INFLUENZA ASSAY W/OPTIC
HCPCS
Additional information concerning diagnostic testing for influenza is available at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/. |CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes| |Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes. Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":| |ICD-10 co...
93893
Tcd emboli detect w/inj
HCPCS
They stated that TCD can be used as a part of the stroke work-up and for patients being considered for PFO closure. If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline o...
93886
PR TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER STDY INTRACRANIAL ART COMPL
HCPCS
They stated that TCD can be used as a part of the stroke work-up and for patients being considered for PFO closure. If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline o...
93892
Tcd emboli detect w/o inj
HCPCS
They stated that TCD can be used as a part of the stroke work-up and for patients being considered for PFO closure. If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline o...
61635
PR TCAT PLMT IV STENT ICRA W/BALO ANGIOP IF PFRMD
HCPCS
They stated that TCD can be used as a part of the stroke work-up and for patients being considered for PFO closure. If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline o...
93893
Tcd emboli detect w/inj
HCPCS
If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline on “Transcranial Doppler ultrasound for adults and children” (2012) listed “detection of right-to-left shunts’ as one...
93886
PR TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER STDY INTRACRANIAL ART COMPL
HCPCS
If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline on “Transcranial Doppler ultrasound for adults and children” (2012) listed “detection of right-to-left shunts’ as one...
93892
Tcd emboli detect w/o inj
HCPCS
If knowledge of the precise anatomy is required, then TEE can be obtained before scheduling a patient for transcatheter PFO closure. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s practice guideline on “Transcranial Doppler ultrasound for adults and children” (2012) listed “detection of right-to-left shunts’ as one...