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Polarization, any lens material, per lens
Short Descr Polarization, any lens
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
MCM 2130.B
BETOS D1F – Prosthetic/Orthotic devices
TOS Code(s) Q – Vision items or services
Added Date 1/1/2004
Status Code Statutory Exclusion (from MPFS, may be paid under other methodologies)
Global Days XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply
PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) 9 - Not Applicable
Multiple Procedures (51) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Bilateral Surgery (50) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Physician Supervisions 09 - Concept does not apply.
Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Co-Surgeons (62) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Team Surgery (66) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Diagnostic Imaging Family 99 - Concept Does Not Apply
APC Status Indicator Non-Covered Service, not paid under OPPS
MUE 0
MUE 0
IOM 100-02, 15, 120
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 241 - Visual aids and other optical supplies
GY Item or service statutorily excluded, does not meet the definition of any medicare benefit or, for non-medicare insurers, is not a contract benefit
RT Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
LT Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
GA Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case
GZ Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary
EY No physician or other licensed health care provider order for this item or service
KX Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
50 Bilateral procedure: unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral procedures that are performed at the same session, should be identified by adding modifier 50 to the appropriate 5 digit code. note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d).
CC Procedure code change (use 'cc' when the procedure code submitted was changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed)
GX Notice of liability issued, voluntary under payer policy
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2004-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/2004
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