HCPCS Code L8619

Official Description

Cochlear implant, external speech processor and controller, integrated system, replacement

Short Descr	Coch imp ext proc/contr rplc
Coverage	Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s)	38 – Supplies And Surgical Dressings - Orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetic devices & vision services (price subject to floors and ceilings)
MPI	A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
CIM	65-14
BETOS	D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
TOS Code(s)	P – Lump sum purchase of DME, prosthetics, orthotics
Added Date	1/1/1996
APC Status Indicator	Service Paid under Fee Schedule or Payment System other than OPPS
MUE	2
MUE	0
IOM	100-03, 1, 50.3
OTS Orthotic	No
CCS Clinical Classification	243 - DME and supplies

RT	Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
RA	Replacement of a dme, orthotic or prosthetic item
LT	Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
59	Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25.
76	Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service.
GA	Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
GW	Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition
NU	New equipment