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Try CasePilot| Short Descr | Tissue localization-excision | Coverage | Special coverage instructions apply | Pricing Indicator(s) | 53 – Statute | MPI | A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology | Statute | 1833T | Processing Note | "C" CODES ARE UNIQUE TEMPORARY PRICING CODES THAT WERE INITIALLY ESTABLISHED BY CMS FOR THE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPPS). THE "C" CODES ARE USED ON MEDICARE OPPS CLAIMS BUT MAY ALSO BE RECOGNIZED ON CLAIMS FROM OTHER PROVIDERS OR BY OTHER PAYMENT SYSTEMS. | BETOS | D1A – Medical/surgical supplies | TOS Code(s) | 9 – Other medical items or services | Added Date | 1/1/2004 | APC Status Indicator | Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates | ASC Payment Indicator | Packaged service/item; no separate payment made. | MUE | 4 | MUE | Not applicable/unspecified. | OTS Orthotic | No | CCS Clinical Classification | 243 - DME and supplies |
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