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Official Description

Probe, percutaneous lumbar discectomy
Short Descr Probe, perc lumb disc
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 53 – Statute
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute 1833(T)
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 1/1/2003
APC Status Indicator Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates
ASC Payment Indicator Packaged service/item; no separate payment made.
MUE 3
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 243 - DME and supplies
Date
Action
Notes
2003-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/2003
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