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72 FR 148 pgs. 42628-43129 - Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Proposed Changes to Hospital Conditions of Participation; Proposed Changes Affecting Necessary Provider Designations of Critical Access Hospitals

Type: PRORULEVolume: 72Number: 148Pages: 42628 - 43129
Docket number: [CMS-1392-P]
FR document: [FR Doc. 07-3509 Filed 7-16-07; 4:00 pm]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Sub Agency: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services

42 CFR Parts 410, 411, 414, 416, 419, 482, and 485

[CMS-1392-P]

RIN 0938-AO71

Medicare Program: Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Proposed Changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Proposed Changes to Hospital Conditions of Participation; Proposed Changes Affecting Necessary Provider Designations of Critical Access Hospitals

AGENCY:

Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

ACTION:

Proposed rule.

SUMMARY:

This proposed rule would revise the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system to implement applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with this system. In this proposed rule, we describe the proposed changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare hospital outpatient services paid under the prospective payment system. These changes would be applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2008.

In addition, this proposed rule would update the revised Medicare ambulatory surgical center (ASC) payment system to implement certain related provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). In this proposed rule, we propose the applicable relative payment weights and amounts for services furnished in ASCs, specific HCPCS codes to which the final policies of the ASC payment system would apply, and other pertinent ratesetting information for the CY 2008 ASC payment system. These changes would be applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2008.

In this proposed rule, we also are proposing changes to the policies relating to the necessary provider designations of critical access hospitals (CAHs) that are being recertified when a CAH enters into a new co-location arrangement with another hospital or CAH or when the CAH creates or acquires an off-campus location.

Further, we are proposing changes to several of the current conditions of participation that hospitals must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to require the completion and documentation in the medical record of medical histories and physical examinations of patients conducted after admission and prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services and for postanesthesia evaluations of patients before discharge or transfer from the postanesthesia recovery area.

DATES:

To be assured consideration, comments on all sections of the preamble of this proposed rule must be received at one of the addresses provided in the ADDRESSES section no later than 5 p.m. on September 14, 2007.

ADDRESSES:

In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-1392-P. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile (FAX) transmission.

You may submit comments in one of four ways (no duplicates, please):

1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on specific issues in this regulation to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/eRulemaking. Click on the link "Submit electronic comments on CMS regulations with an open comment period." (Attachments should be in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or Excel; however, we prefer Microsoft Word.)

2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments (one original and two copies) to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1392-P, P.O. Box 8011, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.

3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments (one original and two copies) to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1392-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

4. By hand or courier. If you prefer, you may deliver (by hand or courier) your written comments (one original and two copies) before the close of the comment period to one of the following addresses: Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; or 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

If you intend to deliver your comments to the Baltimore address, please call telephone number (410) 786-9994 in advance to schedule your arrival with one of our staff members.

(Because access to the interior of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building is not readily available to persons without Federal Government identification, commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in the CMS drop slots located in the main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is available for persons wishing to retain proof of filing by stamping in and retaining an extra copy of the comments being filed.)

Comments mailed to the addresses indicated as appropriate for hand or courier delivery may be delayed and received after the comment period.

For information on viewing public comments, see the beginning of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alberta Dwivedi, (410) 786-0378, Hospital outpatient prospective payment issues.

Dana Burley, (410) 786-0378, Ambulatory surgical center issues.

Suzanne Asplen, (410) 786-4558, Partial hospitalization and community mental health centers issues.

Sheila Blackstock, (410) 786-3502, Reporting of quality data issues.

Mary Collins, (410) 786-3189, and

Jeannie Miller, (410) 786-3164, Necessary provider designations for CAHs Issues.

Scott Cooper, (410) 786-9465, and

Jeannie Miller, (410) 786-3164, Hospital conditions of participation Issues.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Submitting Comments: We welcome comments from the public on all issues set forth in this proposed rule to assist us in fully considering issues and developing policies. You can assist us by referencing file code CMS-1392-P and the specific "issue identifier" that precedes the section on which you choose to comment.

Inspection of Public Comments: All comments received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that is included in a comment. We post all comments received before the close of the comment period on the following Web site as soon as possible after they have been received: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/eRulemaking. Click on the link "Electronic Comments on CMS Regulations" on that Web site to view public comments.

Comments received timely will also be available for public inspection as they are received, generally beginning approximately 3 weeks after publication of a document, at the headquarters of the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244, on Monday through Friday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment to view public comments, phone 1-800-743-3951.

Electronic Access

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Alphabetical List of Acronyms Appearing in the Proposed Rule

ACEPAmerican College of Emergency Physicians

AHAAmerican Hospital Association

AHIMAAmerican Health Information Management Association

AMAAmerican Medical Association

APCAmbulatory payment classification

AMPAverage manufacturer price

ASCAmbulatory Surgical Center

ASP Average sales price

AWPAverage wholesale price

BBABalanced Budget Act of 1997, Pub. L. 105-33

BBRAMedicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP [State Children's Health Insurance Program] Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999, Pub. L. 106-113

BCABlue Cross Association

BCBSABlue Cross and Blue Shield Association

BIPAMedicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106-554

CAHCritical access hospital

CAPCompetitive Acquisition Program

CBSACore-Based Statistical Area

CCRCost-to-charge ratio

CERTComprehensive Error Rate Testing

CMHC Community mental health center

CMS Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services

CoP[Hospital] Condition of participation

CORFComprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility

CPT[Physicians'] Current Procedural Terminology, Fourth Edition, 2007, copyrighted by the American Medical Association

CRNACertified registered nurse anesthetist

CYCalendar year

DMEPOSDurable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies

DMERCDurable medical equipment regional carrier

DRADeficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-171

DSHDisproportionate share hospital

EACHEssential Access Community Hospital

E/MEvaluation and management

EPOErythropoietin

ESRDEnd-stage renal disease

FACAFederal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463

FARFederal Acquisition Regulations

FDAFood and Drug Administration

FFSFee-for-service

FSSFederal Supply Schedule

FTEFull-time equivalent

FYFederal fiscal year

GAOGovernment Accountability Office

HCPCSHealthcare Common Procedure Coding System

HCRISHospital Cost Report Information System

HHAHome health agency

HIPAAHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-191

HOPDHospital outpatient department

HOP QDRPHospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program

ICD-9-CMInternational Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification

IDEInvestigational device exemption

IOLIntraocular lens

IPPS[Hospital] Inpatient prospective payment system

IVIGIntravenous immune globulin

MACMedicare Administrative Contractors

MedPACMedicare Payment Advisory Commission

MDHMedicare-dependent, small rural hospital

MIEA-TRHCAMedicare Improvements and Extension Act under Division B, Title I of the Tax Relief Health Care Act of 2006, Pub. L. 109-432

MMAMedicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-173

MPFSMedicare Physician Fee Schedule

MSA Metropolitan Statistical Area

NCCINational Correct Coding Initiative

NCDNational Coverage Determination

NTIOLNew technology intraocular lens

OCEOutpatient Code Editor

OMBOffice of Management and Budget

OPD[Hospital] Outpatient department

OPPS[Hospital] Outpatient prospective payment system

PHPPartial hospitalization program

PM Program memorandum

PPIProducer Price Index

PPSProspective payment system

PPVPneumococcal pneumonia (virus)

PRAPaperwork Reduction Act

QIOQuality Improvement Organization

RFARegulatory Flexibility Act

RHQDAPUReporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update [Program]

RHHIRegional home health intermediary

SBASmall Business Administration

SCHSole community hospital

SDPSingle Drug Pricer

SIStatus indicator

TEFRATax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97-248

TOPSTransitional outpatient payments

USPDIUnited States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information

WACWholesale acquisition cost

In this document, we address two payment systems under the Medicare program: the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and the revised ambulatory surgical center (ASC) revised payment system. The provisions relating to the OPPS are included in sections I. through XV., XVII., and XIX. through XXII. of this proposed rule and in Addenda A, B, C (Addendum C is available on the Internet only; see section XIX. of this proposed rule), D1, D2, E, L, and M to this proposed rule. The provisions related to the revised ASC payment system are included in sections XVI., XVII., and XIX. through XXII. of this proposed rule and in Addenda AA, BB, DD1, and DD2 to this proposed rule.

Table of Contents

I. Background for the OPPS

A. Legislative and Regulatory Authority for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System

B. Excluded OPPS Services and Hospitals

C. Prior Rulemaking

D. APC Advisory Panel

1. Authority of the APC Panel

2. Establishment of the APC Panel

3. APC Panel Meetings and Organizational Structure

E. Provisions of the Medicare Improvements and Extension Act under Division B of Title I of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006

F. Summary of the Major Contents of This Proposed Rule

1. Proposed Updates Affecting OPPS Payments

2. Proposed OPPS Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

3. Proposed OPPS Payment for Devices

4. Proposed OPPS Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

5. Proposed Estimate of OPPS Transitional Pass-Through Spending for Drugs, Biologicals, and Devices

6. Proposed OPPS Payment for Brachytherapy Sources

7. Proposed OPPS Coding and Payment for Drug Administration Services

8. Proposed OPPS Hospital Coding and Payment for Visits

9. Proposed OPPS Payment for Blood and Blood Products

10. Proposed OPPS Payment for Observation Services

11. Proposed Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Services

12. Proposed Nonrecurring Technical and Policy Changes

13. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicators

14. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

15. Proposed Update of the Revised ASC Payment System

16. Proposed Quality Data for Annual Payment Updates

17. Proposed Changes Affecting Necessary Provider Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs)

18. Regulatory Impact Analysis

II. Proposed Updates Affecting OPPS Payments

A. Proposed Recalibration of APC Relative Weights

1. Database Construction

a. Database Source and Methodology

b. Proposed Use of Single and Multiple Procedure Claims

(1) Proposed Use of Date of Service Stratification and a Bypass List To Increase the Amount of Data Used To Determine Medians

(2) Exploration of Allocation of Packaged Costs to Separately Paid Procedure Codes

c. Proposed Calculation of CCRs

2. Proposed Calculation of Median Costs

3. Proposed Calculation of OPPS Scaled Payment Weights

4. Proposed Changes to Packaged Services

a. Background

b. Addressing Growth in OPPS Volume and Spending

c. Proposed Packaging Approach

(1) Guidance Services

(2) Image Processing Services

(3) Intraoperative Services

(4) Imaging Supervision and Interpretation Services

(5) Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals

(6) Contrast Agents

(7) Observation Services

d. Proposed Development of Composite APCs

(1) Background

(2) Proposed Low Dose Rate (LDR) Prostate Brachytherapy Composite APC

(a) Background

(b) Proposed Payment for LDR Prostate Brachytherapy

(3) Proposed Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation Composite APC

(a) Background

(b) Proposed Payment for Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation

e. Service-Specific Packaging Issues

B. Proposed Payment for Partial Hospitalization

1. Background

2. Proposed PHP APC Update

3. Proposed Separate Threshold for Outlier Payments to CMHCs

C. Proposed Conversion Factor Update

D. Proposed Wage Index Changes

E. Proposed Statewide Average Default CCRs

F. Proposed OPPS Payments to Certain Rural Hospitals

1. Hold Harmless Transitional Payment Changes Made by Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA)

2. Proposed Adjustment for Rural SCHs Implemented in CY 2006 Related to Pub. L. 108-173 (MMA)

G. Proposed Hospital Outpatient Outlier Payments

H. Calculation of the Proposed National Unadjusted Medicare Payment

I. Proposed Beneficiary Copayments

1. Background

2. Proposed Copayment

3. Calculation of a Proposed Adjusted Copayment Amount for an APC Group

III. Proposed OPPS Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

A. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS and CPT Codes

1. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS Codes Included in the April and July Quarterly OPPS Updates for CY 2007

2. Proposed Treatment of New Category I and III CPT Codes and Level II HCPCS Codes

B. Proposed Changes-Variations Within APCs

1. Background

2. Application of the 2 Times Rule

3. Proposed Exceptions to the 2 Times Rule

C. New Technology APCs

1. Introduction

2. Proposed Movement of Procedures From New Technology APCs to Clinical APCs

a. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) Scans (New Technology APC 1511)

b. IVIG Preadministration-Related Services (New Technology APC 1502)

c. Other Services in New Technology APCs

D. Proposed APC-Specific Policies

1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (APC 0659)

2. Skin Repair Procedures (APCs 0024, 0025, 0027, and 0686)

3. Cardiac Computed Tomography and Computed Tomographic Angiography (APCs 0282, 0376, 0377, and 0398)

4. Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids With Magnetic Resonance Guidance (MRgFUS) (APCs 0195 and 0202)

5. Single Allergy Tests (APC 0381)

6. Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans (APC 0307)

7. Implantation of Cardioverter-Defibrillators (APCs 0107 and 0108)

8. Implantation of Spinal Neurostimulators (APC 0222)

9. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Treatment Delivery Services (APCs 0065, 0066, and 0067)

10. Blood Transfusion (APC 0110)

11. Screening Colonscopies and Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopies (APCs 0158 and 0159)

IV. Proposed OPPS Payment for Devices

A. Proposed Treatment of Device-Dependent APCs

1. Background

2. Proposed Payment

3. Proposed Payment When Devices Are Replaced With Partial Credit to the Hospital

B. Pass-Through Payments for Devices

1. Expiration of Transitional Pass-Through Payments for Certain Devices

a. Background

b. Proposed Policy

2. Proposed Provisions for Reducing Transitional Pass-Through Payments to Offset Costs Packaged Into APC Groups

a. Background

b. Proposed Policy

V. Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

A. Proposed Transitional Pass-Through Payment for Additional Costs of Drugs and Biologicals

1. Background

2. Drugs and Biologicals with Expiring Pass-Through Status in CY 2007

3. Drugs and Biologicals With Proposed Pass-Through Status in CY 2008

B. Proposed Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals Without Pass-Through Status

1. Background

2. Proposed Criteria for Packaging Payment for Drugs and Biologicals

3. Proposed Payment for Drugs and Biologicals Without Pass-Through Status That Are Not Packaged

a. Payment for Specified Covered Outpatient Drugs

(1) Background

(2) Proposed Payment Policy

(3) Proposed Payment for Blood Clotting Factors

(4) Proposed Payment for Radiopharmaceuticals

(a) Background

(b) Proposed Payment for Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals

(c) Proposed Payment for Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals

b. Proposed Payment for Nonpass-Through Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals With HCPCS Codes, But Without OPPS Hospital Claims Data

VI. Proposed Estimate of OPPS Transitional Pass-Through Spending for Drugs, Biologicals, Radiopharmaceuticals, and Devices

A. Total Allowed Pass-Through Spending

B. Proposed Estimate of Pass-Through Spending

VII. Proposed OPPS Payment for Brachytherapy Sources

A. Background

B. Proposed Payment for Brachytherapy Sources

VIII. Proposed OPPS Drug Administration Coding and Payment

A. Background

B. Proposed Coding and Payment for Drug Administration Services

IX. Proposed Hospital Coding and Payments for Visits

A. Background

B. Proposed Policies for Hospital Outpatient Visits

1. Clinic Visits: New and Established Patient Visits and Consultations

2. Emergency Department Visits

C. Proposed Visit Reporting Guidelines

1. Background

2. CY 2007 Work on Visit Guidelines

3. Proposed Visit Guidelines

X. Proposed OPPS Payment for Blood and Blood Products

A. Background

B. Proposed Payment for Blood and Blood Products

XI. Proposed OPPS Payment for Observation Services

XII. Proposed Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Procedures

A. Background

B. Proposed Changes to the Inpatient List

XIII. Proposed Nonrecurring Technical and Policy Changes

A. Outpatient Hospital Services and Supplies Incident to a Physician Service

B. Interrupted Procedures

C. Transitional Adjustments Hold Harmless Provisions

D. Reporting of Wound Care Services

E. Reporting of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

F. Reporting of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Processing Services

XIV. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicators

A. Proposed Payment Status Indicator Definitions

1. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Paid under the OPPS

2. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Paid Under a Payment System Other Than the OPPS

3. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Recognized under the OPPS But That May Be Recognized by Other Institutional Providers

4. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Payable by Medicare

B. Proposed Comment Indicator Definitions

XV. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

A. MedPAC Recommendations

B. APC Panel Recommendations

XVI. Proposed Update of the Revised Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System

A. Legislative and Regulatory Authority for the ASC Payment System

B. Rulemaking for the Revised ASC Payment System

C. Revisions to the ASC Payment System Effective January 1, 2008

1. Covered Surgical Procedures under the Revised ASC Payment System

a. Definition of Surgical Procedure

b. Identification of Surgical Procedures Eligible for Payment under the Revised ASC Payment System

c. Payment for Covered Surgical Procedures under the Revised ASC Payment System

(1) General Policies

(2) Office-Based Procedures

(3) Device-Intensive Procedures

(4) Multiple and Interrupted Procedure Discounting

(5) Transition to Revised ASC Payment Rates

2. Covered Ancillary Services under the Revised ASC Payment System

a. General Policies

b. Payment Policies for Specific Items and Services

(1) Radiology Services

(2) Brachytherapy Sources

(3) Drugs and Biologicals

(4) Implantable Devices with Pass-Through Status under the OPPS

(5) Corneal Tissue Acquisition

3. General Payment Policies

a. Geographic Adjustment

b. Beneficiary Coinsurance

D. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS Codes

1. Treatment of New CY 2008 Category I and III CPT Codes and Level II HCPCS Codes

2. Proposed Treatment of New Mid-Year Category III CPT Codes

3. Proposed Treatment of Level II HCPCS Codes Released on a Quarterly Basis

E. Proposed Updates to Covered Surgical Procedures and Covered Ancillary Services

1. Identification of Covered Surgical Procedures

a. General Policies

b. Proposed Changes in Designation of Covered Surgical Procedures as Office-Based

c. Proposed Changes in Designation of Covered Surgical Procedures as Device-Intensive

2. Proposed Changes in Identification of Covered Ancillary Services

F. Proposed Payment for Covered Surgical Procedures and Covered Ancillary Services

1. Proposed Payment for Covered Surgical Procedures

a. Proposed Update to Payment Rates

b. Payment Policies When Devices Are Replaced at No Cost or With Credit

(1) Policy When Devices Are Replaced at No Cost or With Full Credit

(2) Proposed Policy When Implantable Devices Are Replaced With Partial Credit

2. Proposed Payment for Covered Ancillary Services

G. Physician Payment for Procedures and Services Provided in ASC

H. Proposed Changes to Definitions of "Radiology and Certain Other Imaging Services" and "Outpatient Prescription Drugs"

I. New Technology Intraocular Lenses

1. Background

2. Changes to the NTIOL Determination Process Finalized for CY 2008

3. NTIOL Application Process for CY 2008 Payment Adjustment

4. Classes of NTIOLS Approved for Payment Adjustment

5. Payment Adjustment

6. Proposed CY 2008 ASC Payment for Insertion of IOLs

J. Proposed ASC Payment and Comment Indicators

K. ASC Policy and Payment Recommendations

L. Proposed Calculation of the ASC Conversion Factor and ASC Payment Rates

1. Overview

2. Budget Neutrality Requirement

3. Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2008

4. Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2009 and FutureYears

XVII. Reporting Quality Data for Annual Payment Rate Updates

A. Background

1. Reporting Hospital Outpatient Quality Data for Annual Payment Update

2. Reporting ASC Quality Data for Annual Payment Increase

B. Proposed Hospital Outpatient Measures

C. Other Proposed Hospital Outpatient Measures

D. Proposed Implementation of the HOP QDRP

E. Proposed Requirements for HOP Quality Data Reporting for CY 2009 and Subsequent Calendar Years

1. Administrative Requirements

2. Data Collection and Submission Requirements

3. HOP QDRP Validation Requirements

F. Publication of HOP QDRP Data Collected

G. Proposed Attestation Requirement for Future Payment Years

H. HOP QDRP Reconsiderations

I. Reporting of ASC Quality Data

XVIII. Proposed Changes Affecting Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs)

A. Proposed Changes Affecting CAHs

1. Background

2. Co-Location of Necessary Provider CAHs

3. Provider-Based Facilities of CAHs

4. Termination of Provider Agreement

5. Proposed Regulation Changes

B. Proposed Revisions to Hospital CoPs

1. Background

2. Provisions of the Proposed Regulations

a. Proposed Timeframes for Completion of the Medical History and Physical Examination

b. Proposed Requirements for Preanesthesia and Postanesthesia Evaluations

c. Proposed Technical Amendment to Nursing Services CoP

XIX. Files Available to the Public Via the Internet

A. Information in Addenda Related to the CY 2008 Hospital OPPS

B. Information in Addenda Related to the CY 2008 ASC Payment System

XX. Collection of Information Requirements

XXI. Response to Comments

XXII. Regulatory Impact Analysis

A. Overall Impact

1. Executive Order 12866

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

3. Small Rural Hospitals

4. Unfunded Mandates

5. Federalism

B. Effects of OPPS Changes in This Proposed Rule

1. Alternatives Considered

2. Limitation of Our Analysis

3. Estimated Impact of This Proposed Rule on Hospitals and CMHCs

4. Estimated Effect of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

5. Conclusion

6. Accounting Statement

C. Effects of ASC Payment System Changes in This Proposed Rule

1. Alternatives Considered

2. Limitations on Our Analysis

3. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on ASCs

4. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

5. Conclusion

6. Accounting Statement

D. Effects of the Proposed Requirements for Reporting of Quality Data for Hospital Outpatient Settings

E. Effects of the Proposed Policy on CAH Off-Campus and Co-Location Requirements

F. Effects of Proposed Policy Revisions to the Hospital CoPs

G. Executive Order 12866

Regulation Text

Addenda

Addendum A-Proposed OPPS APCs for CY 2008

Addendum AA-Proposed ASC Covered Surgical Procedures for CY 2008 (Including Surgical Procedures for Which Payment is Packaged)

Addendum B-Proposed OPPS Payment By HCPCS Code for CY 2008

Addendum BB-Proposed ASC Covered Ancillary Services Integral to Covered Surgical Procedures for CY 2008 (Including Ancillary Services for Which Payment Is Packaged)

Addendum D1-Proposed OPPS Payment Status Indicators

Addendum D2-Proposed OPPS Comment Indicators

Addendum DD1-Proposed ASC Payment Indicators

Addendum DD2-Proposed ASC Comment Indicators

Addendum E-Proposed HCPCS Codes That Would Be Paid Only as Inpatient Procedures for CY 2008

Addendum L-Proposed Out-Migration Adjustment

Addendum M-Proposed HCPCS Codes for Assignment to Composite APCs for CY 2008

I. Background for the OPPS

A. Legislative and Regulatory Authority for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System

When the Medicare statute was originally enacted, Medicare payment for hospital outpatient services was based on hospital-specific costs. In an effort to ensure that Medicare and its beneficiaries pay appropriately for services and to encourage more efficient delivery of care, the Congress mandated replacement of the reasonable cost-based payment methodology with a prospective payment system (PPS). The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-33) added section 1833(t) to the Social Security Act (the Act) authorizing implementation of a PPS for hospital outpatient services (OPPS).

The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act (BBRA) of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-113) made major changes in the hospital OPPS. The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-554) made further changes in the OPPS. Section 1833(t) of the Act was also amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-173). The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171), enacted on February 8, 2006, made additional changes in the OPPS. In addition, the Medicare Improvements and Extension Act under Division B of Title I of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act (MIEA-TRHCA) of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-432), enacted on December 20, 2006, made further changes in the OPPS. A discussion of these provisions is included in sections I.E., VII., and XVII. of this proposed rule.

The OPPS was first implemented for services furnished on or after August 1, 2000. Implementing regulations for the OPPS are located at 42 CFR Part 419.

Under the OPPS, we pay for hospital outpatient services on a rate-per-service basis that varies according to the ambulatory payment classification (APC) group to which the service is assigned. We use the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes (which include certain Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes) and descriptors to identify and group the services within each APC group. The OPPS includes payment for most hospital outpatient services, except those identified in section I.B. of this proposed rule. Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act provides for Medicare payment under the OPPS for hospital outpatient services designated by the Secretary (which includes partial hospitalization services furnished by community mental health centers (CMHCs)) and hospital outpatient services that are furnished to inpatients who have exhausted their Part A benefits, or who are otherwise not in a covered Part A stay. Section 611 of Pub. L. 108-173 added provisions for Medicare coverage of an initial preventive physical examination, subject to the applicable deductible and coinsurance, as an outpatient department service, payable under the OPPS.

The OPPS rate is an unadjusted national payment amount that includes the Medicare payment and the beneficiary copayment. This rate is divided into a labor-related amount and a nonlabor-related amount. The labor-related amount is adjusted for area wage differences using the hospital inpatient wage index value for the locality in which the hospital or CMHC is located.

All services and items within an APC group are comparable clinically and with respect to resource use (section 1833(t)(2)(B) of the Act). In accordance with section 1833(t)(2) of the Act, subject to certain exceptions, services and items within an APC group cannot be considered comparable with respect to the use of resources if the highest median (or mean cost, if elected by the Secretary) for an item or service in the APC group is more than 2 times greater than the lowest median cost for an item or service within the same APC group (referred to as the "2 times rule"). In implementing this provision, we use the median cost of the item or service assigned to an APC group.

Special payments under the OPPS may be made for New Technology items and services in one of two ways. Section 1833(t)(6) of the Act provides for temporary additional payments, which we refer to as "transitional pass-through payments," for at least 2 but not more than 3 years for certain drugs, biological agents, brachytherapy devices used for the treatment of cancer, and categories of other medical devices. For New Technology services that are not eligible for transitional pass-through payments, and for which we lack sufficient data to appropriately assign them to a clinical APC group, we have established special APC groups based on costs, which we refer to as New Technology APCs. These New Technology APCs are designated by cost bands which allow us to provide appropriate and consistent payment for designated new procedures that are not yet reflected in our claims data. Similar to pass-through payments, an assignment to a New Technology APC is temporary; that is, we retain a service within a New Technology APC until we acquire sufficient data to assign it to a clinically appropriate APC group.

B. Excluded OPPS Services and Hospitals

Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Act authorizes the Secretary to designate the hospital outpatient services that are paid under the OPPS. While most hospital outpatient services are payable under the OPPS, section 1833(t)(1)(B)(iv) of the Act excludes payment for ambulance, physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services, for which payment is made under a fee schedule. Section 614 of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(t)(1)(B)(iv) of the Act to exclude OPPS payment for screening and diagnostic mammography services. The Secretary exercised the authority granted under the statute to exclude from the OPPS those services that are paid under fee schedules or other payment systems. Such excluded services include, for example, the professional services of physicians and nonphysician practitioners paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS); laboratory services paid under the clinical diagnostic laboratory fee schedule (CLFS); services for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that are paid under the ESRD composite rate; and services and procedures that require an inpatient stay that are paid under the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). We set forth the services that are excluded from payment under the OPPS in § 419.22 of the regulations.

Under § 419.20(b) of the regulations, we specify the types of hospitals and entities that are excluded from payment under the OPPS. These excluded entities include Maryland hospitals, but only for services that are paid under a cost containment waiver in accordance with section 1814(b)(3) of the Act; critical access hospitals (CAHs); hospitals located outside of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; and Indian Health Service hospitals.

C. Prior Rulemaking

On April 7, 2000, we published in the Federal Register a final rule with comment period (65 FR 18434) to implement a prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services. The hospital OPPS was first implemented for services furnished on or after August 1, 2000. Section 1833(t)(9) of the Act requires the Secretary to review certain components of the OPPS, no less often than annually, and to revise the groups, relative payment weights, and other adjustments that take into account changes in medical practices, changes in technologies, and the addition of new services, new cost data, and other relevant information and factors.

Since initially implementing the OPPS, we have published final rules in the Federal Register annually to implement statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with this system. We published in the Federal Register on November 24, 2006 the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 67960). In that final rule with comment period, we revised the OPPS to update the payment weights and conversion factor for services payable under the CY 2007 OPPS on the basis of claims data from January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005, and to implement certain provisions of Pub. L. 108-173 and Pub. L. 109-171. In addition, we responded to public comments received on the provisions of the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period (70 FR 86516) pertaining to the APC assignment of HCPCS codes identified in Addendum B of that rule with the new interim (NI) comment indicator; and public comments received on the August 23, 2006 OPPS/ASC proposed rule for CY 2007 (71 FR 49506).

D. APC Advisory Panel

1. Authority of the APC Panel

Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act, as amended by section 201(h) of the BBRA, and redesignated by section 202(a)(2) of the BBRA, requires that we consult with an outside panel of experts to review the clinical integrity of the payment groups and their weights under the OPPS. The Act further specifies that the panel will act in an advisory capacity. The Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Groups (the APC Panel), discussed under section I.D.2. of this proposed rule, fulfills these requirements. The APC Panel is not restricted to using data compiled by CMS, and may use data collected or developed by organizations outside the Department in conducting its review.

2. Establishment of the APC Panel

On November 21, 2000, the Secretary signed the initial charter establishing the APC Panel. This expert panel, which may be composed of up to 15 representatives of providers subject to the OPPS (currently employed full-time, not as consultants, in their respective areas of expertise), reviews clinical data and advises CMS about the clinical integrity of the APC groups and their weights. For purposes of this Panel, consultants or independent contractors are not considered to be full-time employees. The APC Panel is technical in nature, and is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Since its initial chartering, the Secretary has renewed the APC Panel's charter three times: on November 1, 2002; on November 1, 2004; and effective November 21, 2006. The current charter specifies, among other requirements, that the APC Panel continue to be technical in nature; be governed by the provisions of the FACA; may convene up to three meetings per year; has a Designated Federal Officer (DFO); and is chaired by a Federal official designated by the Secretary.

The current APC Panel membership and other information pertaining to the APC Panel, including its charter, Federal Register notices, meeting dates, agenda topics, and meeting reports can be viewed on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/FACA/05_AdvisoryPanelonAmbulatoryPaymentClassificationGroups.asp#TopOfPage.

3. APC Panel Meetings and Organizational Structure

The APC Panel first met on February 27, February 28, and March 1, 2001. Since the initial meeting, the APC Panel has held 11 subsequent meetings, with the last meeting taking place on March 7 and 8, 2007. Prior to each meeting, we publish a notice in the Federal Register to announce the meeting, and when necessary to solicit and announce nominations for the APC Panel's membership.

The APC Panel has established an operational structure that, in part, includes the use of three subcommittees to facilitate its required APC review process. The three current subcommittees are the Data Subcommittee, the Observation and Visit Subcommittee, and the Packaging Subcommittee. The Data Subcommittee is responsible for studying the data issues confronting the APC Panel, and for recommending options for resolving them. The Observation and Visit Subcommittee reviews and makes recommendations to the APC Panel on all technical issues pertaining to observation services and hospital outpatient visits paid under the OPPS (for example, APC configurations and APC payment weights). The Packaging Subcommittee studies and makes recommendations on issues pertaining to services that are not separately payable under the OPPS, but whose payments are bundled or packaged into APC payments. Each of these subcommittees was established by a majority vote from the full APC Panel during a scheduled APC Panel meeting, and their continuation as subcommittees was approved at the March 2007 APC Panel meeting. All subcommittee recommendations are discussed and voted upon by the full APC Panel.

Discussions of the recommendations resulting from the APC Panel's March 2007 meeting are included in the sections of this proposed rule that are specific to each recommendation. For discussions of earlier APC Panel meetings and recommendations, we reference previous hospital OPPS final rules or the Web site mentioned earlier in this section.

E. Provisions of the Medicare Improvements and Extension Act Under Division B of Title I of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006

The Medicare Improvements and Extension Act under Division B of Title I of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act (MIEA-TRHCA) of 2006, Pub. L. 109-432, enacted on December 20, 2006, included the following provisions affecting the OPPS:

1. Section 107(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA amended section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act to extend the period for payment of brachytherapy devices based on the hospital's charges adjusted to cost for 1 additional year, through December 31, 2007.

2. Section 107(b)(1) of the MIEA-TRHCA amended section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act by adding stranded and non-stranded devices furnished on or after July 1, 2007, as additional classifications of brachytherapy devices for which separate payment groups must be established for payment under the OPPS. Section 107(b)(2) of the MIEA-TRCHA provides that the Secretary may implement the section 107(b)(1) amendment to section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act "by program instruction or otherwise."

3. Section 109(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA added new paragraph (17) to section 1833(t) of the Act which authorizes the Secretary, beginning in 2009 and each subsequent year, to reduce the OPPS full annual update by 2.0 percentage points if a hospital paid under the OPPS fails to submit data as required by the Secretary in the form and manner specified on selected measures of quality of care, including medication errors. In accordance with this provision, the selected measures are those that are appropriate for the measurement of quality of care furnished by hospitals in the outpatient setting, that reflect consensus among affected parties and, to the extent feasible and practicable, that include measures set forth by one or more of the national consensus entities, and that may be the same as those required for reporting by hospitals paid under the IPPS. This provision specifies that a reduction for 1 year cannot be taken into account when computing the OPPS update for a subsequent year. In addition, this provision requires the Secretary to establish a process for making the submitted data available for public review.

F. Summary of the Major Contents of This Proposed Rule

In this proposed rule, we are setting forth proposed changes to the Medicare hospital OPPS for CY 2008. These changes would be effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008. We are also setting forth proposed changes to the Medicare ASC payment system for CY 2008. These changes would be effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008. The following is a summary of the major changes that we are proposing to make:

1. Proposed Updates Affecting OPPS Payments

In section II. of this proposed rule, we set forth-

• The methodology used to recalibrate the proposed APC relative payment weights.

• The proposed payment for partial hospitalization services, including the proposed separate threshold for outlier payments for CMHCs.

• The proposed update to the conversion factor used to determine payment rates under the OPPS.

• The proposed retention of our current policy to use the IPPS wage indices to adjust, for geographic wage differences, the portion of the OPPS payment rate and the copayment standardized amount attributable to labor-related cost.

• The proposed update of statewide average default CCRs.

• The proposed application of hold harmless transitional outpatient payments (TOPs) for certain small rural hospitals.

• The proposed payment adjustment for rural SCHs.

• The proposed calculation of the hospital outpatient outlier payment.

• The calculation of the proposed national unadjusted Medicare OPPS payment.

• The proposed beneficiary copayments for OPPS services.

2. Proposed OPPS Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

In section III. of this proposed rule, we discuss the proposed additions of new procedure codes to the APCs; our proposal to establish a number of new APCs; and our analyses of Medicare claims data and certain recommendations of the APC Panel. We also discuss the application of the 2 times rule and proposed exceptions to it; proposed changes to specific APCs; and the proposed movement of procedures from New Technology APCs to clinical APCs.

3. Proposed OPPS Payment for Devices

In section IV. of this proposed rule, we discuss proposed payment for device-dependent APCs and the pass-through payment for specific categories of devices.

4. Proposed OPPS Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

In section V. of this proposed rule, we discuss the proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, including the proposed payment for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals with and without pass-through status.

5. Proposed Estimate of OPPS Transitional Pass-Through Spending for Drugs, Biologicals, and Devices

In section VI. of this proposed rule, we discuss the estimate of CY 2008 OPPS transitional pass-through spending for drugs, biologicals, and devices.

6. Proposed OPPS Payment for Brachytherapy Sources

In section VII. of this proposed rule, we discuss our proposal concerning coding and payment for brachytherapy sources.

7. Proposed OPPS Coding and Payment for Drug Administration Services

In section VIII. of this proposed rule, we set forth our proposed policy concerning coding and payment for drug administration services.

8. Proposed OPPS Hospital Coding and Payments for Visits

In section IX. of this proposed rule, we set forth our proposed changes to policies for the coding and reporting of clinic and emergency department visits and critical care services on claims paid under the OPPS.

9. Proposed OPPS Payment for Blood and Blood Products

In section X. of this proposed rule, we discuss our proposed payment for blood and blood products.

10. Proposed OPPS Payment for Observation Services

In section XI. of this proposed rule, we discuss the proposed payment policies for observation services furnished to patients on an outpatient basis.

11. Proposed Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Services

In section XII. of this proposed rule, we discuss the procedures that we are proposing to remove from the inpatient list and assign to APCs.

12. Proposed Nonrecurring Technical and Policy Changes

In section XIII. of this proposed rule, we set forth our proposals for nonrecurring technical and policy changes and clarifications relating to outpatient hospital services and supplies incident to a physician service; payment for interrupted procedures prior to and after the administration of anesthesia; transitional adjustments to payments for covered outpatient services furnished by small rural hospitals and SCHs located in rural areas; and reporting requirements for wound care services, cardiac rehabilitation services, and bone marrow and stem cell processing services.

13. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicators

In section XIV. of this proposed rule, we discuss proposed changes to the definitions of status indicators assigned to APCs and present our proposed comment indicators for the OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

14. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

In section XV. of this proposed rule, we address recommendations made by MedPAC and the APC Panel regarding the OPPS for CY 2008.

15. Proposed Update of the Revised ASC Payment System

In section XVI. of this proposed rule, we discuss the proposed update of the revised ASC payment system payment rates for CY 2008. We also discuss our proposed changes to our regulations § 414.22 (b)(5)(i)(A) and (B) regarding physician payment for performing noncovered ASC surgical procedures in ASCs. In addition, we are proposing to revise the definitions of "radiology and certain other imaging services" and "outpatient prescription drugs" when provided integral to an ASC covered surgical procedure.

16. Reporting Quality Data for Annual Payment Rate Updates

In section XVII. of this proposed rule, we discuss the proposed quality measures for reporting hospital outpatient quality data for CY 2009 and subsequent years and set forth the requirements for data collection and submission for the annual payment update. We also briefly discuss the legislative provisions of the MIEA-TRHCA that give the Secretary authority to develop quality measures for reporting by ASCs.

17. Proposed Changes Affecting Necessary Provider Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs)

In section XVIII. of this proposed rule, we discuss our proposed changes affecting necessary provider designations for CAHs that are being recertified when the CAH enters into a new co-location arrangement with another hospital or CAH or when the CAH creates or acquires an off-campus location. We also discuss our proposed changes relating to several hospital CoPs to require the completion of physical examinations and medical histories, and documentation in the medical records, for patients after admission and prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services and for postanesthesia evaluations of patients before discharge or transfer from the postanesthesia recovery area.

18. Regulatory Impact Analysis

In section XXII. of this proposed rule, we set forth an analysis of the impact the proposed changes will have on affected entities and beneficiaries.

II. Proposed Updates Affecting OPPS Payments

A. Proposed Recalibration of APC Relative Weights

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "APC Relative Weights" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Database Construction

a. Database Source and Methodology

Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act requires that the Secretary review and revise the relative payment weights for APCs at least annually. In the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18482), we explained in detail how we calculated the relative payment weights that were implemented on August 1, 2000, for each APC group. Except for some reweighting due to a small number of APC changes, these relative payment weights continued to be in effect for CY 2001. This policy is discussed in the November 13, 2000 interim final rule (65 FR 67824 through 67827).

We are proposing to use the same basic methodology that we described in the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period to recalibrate the APC relative payment weights for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008, and before January 1, 2009. That is, we are proposing to recalibrate the relative payment weights for each APC based on claims and cost report data for outpatient services. We are proposing to use the most recent available data to construct the database for calculating APC group weights. For the purpose of recalibrating the proposed APC relative payment weights for CY 2008, we used approximately 131 million final action claims for hospital OPD services furnished on or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2007. (For exact counts of claims used, we refer readers to the claims accounting narrative under supporting documentation for this proposed rule on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/HORD/). Of the 131 million final action claims for services provided in hospital outpatient settings, approximately 101 million claims were of the type of bill potentially appropriate for use in setting rates for OPPS services (but did not necessarily contain services payable under the OPPS). Of the 101 million claims, approximately 46 million were not for services paid under the OPPS or were excluded as not appropriate for use (for example, erroneous cost-to-charge ratios (CCRs) or no HCPCS codes reported on the claim). We were able to use approximately 50 million whole claims of the approximately 54 million claims that remained to set the OPPS APC relative weights we are proposing for the CY 2008 OPPS. From the 50 million whole claims, we created approximately 88 million single records, of which approximately 58 million were "pseudo" single claims (created from multiple procedure claims using the process we discuss in this section). Approximately 822,000 claims trimmed out on cost or units in excess of ±3 standard deviations from the geometric mean, yielding approximately 87 million single bills used for median setting. Ultimately, we were able to use for proposed CY 2008 ratesetting some portion of 92 percent of the CY 2006 claims containing services payable under the OPPS.

The proposed APC relative weights and payments for CY 2008 in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule were calculated using claims from this period that were processed before January 1, 2007, and continue to be based on the median hospital costs for services in the APC groups. We selected claims for services paid under the OPPS and matched these claims to the most recent cost report filed by the individual hospitals represented in our claims data. We continue to believe that it is appropriate to use the most current full calendar year claims data and the most recently submitted cost reports to calculate the median costs which we are proposing to convert to relative payment weights for purposes of calculating the CY 2008 payment rates.

b. Proposed Use of Single and Multiple Procedure Claims

For CY 2008, in general, we are proposing to continue to use single procedure claims to set the medians on which the APC relative payment weights would be based, with some exceptions as discussed below. We have received many requests asking that we ensure that the data from claims that contain charges for multiple procedures are included in the data from which we calculate the relative payment weights. Requesters believe that relying solely on single procedure claims to recalibrate APC relative payment weights fails to take into account data for many frequently performed procedures, particularly those commonly performed in combination with other procedures. They believe that if a service is frequently performed in combination with others, the individual services are more complex and more resource-intensive than if they were performed alone. Stakeholders have suggested that including data from multiple procedure claims could increase the median cost estimates for the individual services. They believe that depending upon single procedure claims alone results in basing relative payment weights on the least costly services that are not representative of the typical services, thereby introducing downward bias to the medians on which the weights are based.

We generally use single procedure claims to set the median costs for APCs because we believe that it is important that the OPPS relative weights on which payment rates are based be appropriate when one and only one procedure is furnished and because we are, so far, unable to ensure that packaged costs can be appropriately allocated across multiple procedures performed on the same date of service. We agree that, optimally, it is desirable to use the data from as many claims as possible to recalibrate the APC relative payment weights, including those claims for multiple procedures. We engaged in several efforts this year to improve our use of multiple procedure claims for ratesetting. As we have for several years, we continue to use date of service stratification and a list of codes to be bypassed to convert multiple procedure claims to "pseudo" single procedure claims. We also continued our internal efforts to better understand the patterns of services and costs from multiple bills toward the goal of using more multiple bill information by assessing the amount of packaging in the multiple bills and, specifically, by exploring the amount of packaging for drug administration services in the single and multiple bill claims. Moreover, in many cases, the proposed expansion of packaging also enables the use of more claims data by enabling us to treat claims with multiple procedure codes as single claims. We refer readers to section II.A.4. of this proposed rule for a full discussion of this proposal for CY 2008.

(1) Proposed Use of Date of Service Stratification and a Bypass List To Increase the Amount of Data Used To Determine Medians

By bypassing specified codes that we believe do not have significant packaged costs, we are able to use more data from multiple procedure claims. In many cases, this enables us to create multiple "pseudo" single claims from claims that, as submitted, contained multiple separately paid procedures on the same claim. We refer to these newly created single procedure claims as "pseudo" single claims because they were submitted by providers as multiple procedure claims. The history of our use of a bypass list to generate "pseudo" single claims is well documented, most recently in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 67969 through 67970).

The date of service stratification and bypass list process we used for the CY 2007 OPPS (combined with the packaging changes we are proposing in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule) resulted in our being able to use some part of approximately 92 percent of the total claims that are eligible for use in the OPPS ratesetting and modeling for this proposed rule. This process enabled us to create, for CY 2008 approximately 58 million "pseudo" singles and approximately 30 million "natural" single bills. For this proposed rule, "pseudo" single procedure bills represented 66 percent of all single bills used to calculate median costs. This compares favorably to the CY 2007 OPPS final rule data in which "pseudo" single bills represented 68 percent of all single bills used to calculate the median costs on which the CY 2007 OPPS payment rates were based. We believe that the reduction in the percent of "pseudo" single bills and the corresponding increase in the proportion of "natural" single bills occurred largely because of our proposal to increase packaging as discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule. In many cases, the packaging proposal for CY 2008 enabled us to use claims that would otherwise have been considered to be multiple procedure claims and, absent the proposal for additional packaging, could have been used for ratesetting only if we had been able to create "pseudo" single claims from them.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to bypass 425 HCPCS codes that are identified in Table 1 of this proposed rule. We are proposing to continue the use of the codes on the CY 2007 OPPS bypass list but to remove codes we are proposing to package for CY 2008. We also are proposing to remove codes that were on the CY 2007 bypass list that ceased to meet the empirical criteria under the proposed packaging changes when clinical review confirmed that their removal would be appropriate in the context of the full proposal for the CY 2008 OPPS. Since the inception of the bypass list, we have calculated the percent of natural single bills that contained packaging for each code and the amount of packaging in each "natural" single bill for each code. We retained the codes on the previous year's bypass list and used the update year's data to determine whether it would be appropriate to add additional codes to the previous year's bypass list. The entire list (including the codes that remained on the bypass list from prior years) was open to public comment. For this CY 2008 proposed rule, we explicitly reviewed all "natural" single bills against the empirical criteria for all codes on the CY 2007 bypass list because of the proposal for greater packaging discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, as this effort increased the packaging associated with some codes. We removed 106 HCPCS codes from the CY 2007 bypass list for the CY 2008 proposal. We note also that many of the codes we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008 were on the bypass list used for setting the OPPS payment rates for CY 2007 and are no longer proposed for bypass because we are proposing to package them, as discussed in more detail below. We also are proposing to add to the bypass list HCPCS codes that, using the proposed rule data, meet the same previously established empirical criteria for the bypass list that are reviewed below or which our clinicians believe would have little associated packaging if the services were correctly coded.

The CY 2008 packaging proposal minimally reduced the percentage of total claims that we were able to use, in whole or in part, from 93 percent for CY 2007 to 92 percent for this proposed rule. The proposed packaging approach increased the number of "natural" single bills, in spite of reducing the universe of codes requiring single bills for ratesetting, but reduced the number of "pseudo" single bills. More "natural" single procedure bills can be created by the packaging of codes that always appear with another procedure because these dependent services are supportive of and ancillary to the primary independent procedures for which payment is being made. A claim containing two independent procedure codes on the same date of service and not on the bypass list previously could not be used for ratesetting, but packaging the cost of one of the codes on the claim frees the claim to be used to calculate the median cost of the procedure that is not packaged. On the other hand, our proposed packaging approach reduced the number of codes eligible for the bypass list because of the limitation on packaging set by our previously established empirical criteria. A smaller bypass list and the presence of greater packaging on claims reduced the final number of "pseudo" single claims. In prior years, roughly 68 percent of single bills were "pseudo" single bills, but based on the CY 2008 proposed rule data, 66 percent of single bills were "pseudo" singles. Moreover, the number of "natural" single bills and "pseudo" single bills are reduced by the volume of services that we are proposing to package. Hence, our CY 2008 proposal to package payment for some HCPCS codes with relatively high frequencies would eliminate for ratesetting the number of available "natural" and "pseudo" single bills attributable to the codes that we are proposing to package.

As in prior years, we are proposing to use the following empirical criteria to determine the additional codes to add to the CY 2007 bypass list to create the CY 2008 bypass list. We assume that the representation of packaging on the single claims for any given code is comparable to packaging for that code in the multiple claims:

• There are 100 or more single claims for the code. This number of single claims ensures that observed outcomes are sufficiently representative of packaging that might occur in the multiple claims.

• Five percent or fewer of the single claims for the code have packaged costs on that single claim for the code. This criterion results in limiting the amount of packaging being redistributed to the payable procedure remaining on the claim after the bypass code is removed and ensures that the costs associated with the bypass code represent the cost of the bypassed service.

• The median cost of packaging observed in the single claims is equal to or less than $50. This limits the amount of error in redistributed costs.

• The code is not a code for an unlisted service.

In addition, we are proposing to add to the bypass list codes that our clinicians believe have minimal associated packaging based on their clinical assessment of the full CY 2008 OPPS proposal. We note that this list contains bypass codes that are appropriate to claims for services in CY 2006 and, therefore, includes codes that have been deleted for CY 2007. Moreover, there are codes on the bypass list that are new for CY 2007 and which are appropriate additions to the bypass list in preparation for use of the CY 2007 claims for creation of the CY 2009 OPPS.

In order to keep the established empirical criteria for the bypass list constant, we are seeking public comment on whether we should adjust the $50 packaging cost criterion for inflation each year and, if so, recommendations for the source of the adjustment. Adding an inflation adjustment factor would ensure that the same amount of packaging associated with candidate codes for the bypass list is reviewed each year relative to nominal costs.

HCPCS code Short descriptor
11056 Trim skin lesions, 2 to 4.
11057 Trim skin lesions, over 4.
11300 Shave skin lesion.
11301 Shave skin lesion.
11719 Trim nail(s).
11720 Debride nail, 1-5.
11721 Debride nail, 6 or more.
11954 Therapy for contour defects.
17003 Destruct premalg les, 2-14.
31231 Nasal endoscopy, dx.
31579 Diagnostic laryngoscopy.
51798 Us urine capacity measure.
54240 Penis study.
56820 Exam of vulva w/scope.
67820 Revise eyelashes.
69210 Remove impacted ear wax.
69220 Clean out mastoid cavity.
70030 X-ray eye for foreign body.
70100 X-ray exam of jaw.
70110 X-ray exam of jaw.
70120 X-ray exam of mastoids.
70130 X-ray exam of mastoids.
70140 X-ray exam of facial bones.
70150 X-ray exam of facial bones.
70160 X-ray exam of nasal bones.
70200 X-ray exam of eye sockets.
70210 X-ray exam of sinuses.
70220 X-ray exam of sinuses.
70250 X-ray exam of skull.
70260 X-ray exam of skull.
70328 X-ray exam of jaw joint.
70330 X-ray exam of jaw joints.
70336 Magnetic image, jaw joint.
70355 Panoramic x-ray of jaws.
70360 X-ray exam of neck.
70370 Throat x-ray fluoroscopy.
70371 Speech evaluation, complex.
70450 Ct head/brain w/o dye.
70480 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/o dye.
70486 Ct maxillofacial w/o dye.
70490 Ct soft tissue neck w/o dye.
70544 Mr angiography head w/o dye.
70551 Mri brain w/o dye.
71010 Chest x-ray.
71015 Chest x-ray.
71020 Chest x-ray.
71021 Chest x-ray.
71022 Chest x-ray.
71023 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy.
71030 Chest x-ray.
71034 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy.
71035 Chest x-ray.
71100 X-ray exam of ribs.
71101 X-ray exam of ribs/chest.
71110 X-ray exam of ribs.
71111 X-ray exam of ribs/chest.
71120 X-ray exam of breastbone.
71130 X-ray exam of breastbone.
71250 Ct thorax w/o dye.
72010 X-ray exam of spine.
72020 X-ray exam of spine.
72040 X-ray exam of neck spine.
72050 X-ray exam of neck spine.
72052 X-ray exam of neck spine.
72069 X-ray exam of trunk spine.
72070 X-ray exam of thoracic spine.
72072 X-ray exam of thoracic spine.
72074 X-ray exam of thoracic spine.
72080 X-ray exam of trunk spine.
72090 X-ray exam of trunk spine.
72100 X-ray exam of lower spine.
72110 X-ray exam of lower spine.
72114 X-ray exam of lower spine.
72120 X-ray exam of lower spine.
72125 Ct neck spine w/o dye.
72128 Ct chest spine w/o dye.
72131 Ct lumbar spine w/o dye.
72141 Mri neck spine w/o dye.
72146 Mri chest spine w/o dye.
72148 Mri lumbar spine w/o dye.
72170 X-ray exam of pelvis.
72190 X-ray exam of pelvis.
72192 Ct pelvis w/o dye.
72202 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints.
72220 X-ray exam of tailbone.
73000 X-ray exam of collar bone.
73010 X-ray exam of shoulder blade.
73020 X-ray exam of shoulder.
73030 X-ray exam of shoulder.
73050 X-ray exam of shoulders.
73060 X-ray exam of humerus.
73070 X-ray exam of elbow.
73080 X-ray exam of elbow.
73090 X-ray exam of forearm.
73100 X-ray exam of wrist.
73110 X-ray exam of wrist.
73120 X-ray exam of hand.
73130 X-ray exam of hand.
73140 X-ray exam of finger(s).
73200 Ct upper extremity w/o dye.
73218 Mri upper extremity w/o dye.
73221 Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye.
73510 X-ray exam of hip.
73520 X-ray exam of hips.
73540 X-ray exam of pelvis hips.
73550 X-ray exam of thigh.
73560 X-ray exam of knee, 1 or 2.
73562 X-ray exam of knee, 3.
73564 X-ray exam, knee, 4 or more.
73565 X-ray exam of knees.
73590 X-ray exam of lower leg.
73600 X-ray exam of ankle.
73610 X-ray exam of ankle.
73620 X-ray exam of foot.
73630 X-ray exam of foot.
73650 X-ray exam of heel.
73660 X-ray exam of toe(s).
73700 Ct lower extremity w/o dye.
73718 Mri lower extremity w/o dye.
73721 Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye.
74000 X-ray exam of abdomen.
74010 X-ray exam of abdomen.
74020 X-ray exam of abdomen.
74022 X-ray exam series, abdomen.
74150 Ct abdomen w/o dye.
74210 Contrst x-ray exam of throat.
74220 Contrast x-ray, esophagus.
74230 Cine/vid x-ray, throat/esoph.
74246 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract.
74247 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract.
74249 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract.
76020 X-rays for bone age.
76040 X-rays, bone evaluation.
76061 X-rays, bone survey.
76062 X-rays, bone survey.
76065 X-rays, bone evaluation.
76066 Joint survey, single view.
76070 Ct bone density, axial.
76071 Ct bone density, peripheral.
76075 Dxa bone density, axial.
76076 Dxa bone density/peripheral
76077 Dxa bone density/v-fracture.
76078 Radiographic absorptiometry.
76100 X-ray exam of body section.
76400 Magnetic image, bone marrow.
76510 Ophth us, b quant a.
76511 Ophth us, quant a only.
76512 Ophth us, b w/non-quant a.
76513 Echo exam of eye, water bath.
76514 Echo exam of eye, thickness.
76516 Echo exam of eye.
76519 Echo exam of eye.
76536 Us exam of head and neck.
76645 Us exam, breast(s).
76700 Us exam, abdom, complete.
76705 Echo exam of abdomen.
76770 Us exam abdo back wall, comp.
76775 Us exam abdo back wall, lim.
76778 Us exam kidney transplant.
76801 Ob us 14 wks, single fetus.
76805 Ob us /= 14 wks, sngl fetus.
76811 Ob us, detailed, sngl fetus.
76816 Ob us, follow-up, per fetus.
76817 Transvaginal us, obstetric.
76830 Transvaginal us, non-ob.
76856 Us exam, pelvic, complete.
76857 Us exam, pelvic, limited.
76870 Us exam, scrotum.
76880 Us exam, extremity.
76970 Ultrasound exam follow-up.
76977 Us bone density measure.
76999 Echo examination procedure.
77300 Radiation therapy dose plan.
77301 Radiotherapy dose plan, imrt.
77315 Teletx isodose plan complex.
77326 Brachytx isodose calc simp.
77327 Brachytx isodose calc interm.
77328 Brachytx isodose plan compl.
77331 Special radiation dosimetry.
77336 Radiation physics consult.
77370 Radiation physics consult.
77401 Radiation treatment delivery.
77402 Radiation treatment delivery.
77403 Radiation treatment delivery.
77404 Radiation treatment delivery.
77407 Radiation treatment delivery.
77408 Radiation treatment delivery.
77409 Radiation treatment delivery.
77411 Radiation treatment delivery.
77412 Radiation treatment delivery.
77413 Radiation treatment delivery.
77414 Radiation treatment delivery.
77416 Radiation treatment delivery.
77418 Radiation tx delivery, imrt.
77470 Special radiation treatment.
77520 Proton trmt, simple w/o comp.
77523 Proton trmt, intermediate.
80500 Lab pathology consultation.
80502 Lab pathology consultation.
85097 Bone marrow interpretation.
86510 Histoplasmosis skin test.
86850 RBC antibody screen.
86870 RBC antibody identification.
86880 Coombs test, direct.
86885 Coombs test, indirect, qual.
86886 Coombs test, indirect, titer.
86890 Autologous blood process.
86900 Blood typing, ABO.
86901 Blood typing, Rh (D).
86903 Blood typing, antigen screen.
86904 Blood typing, patient serum.
86905 Blood typing, RBC antigens.
86906 Blood typing, Rh phenotype.
86930 Frozen blood prep.
86970 RBC pretreatment.
88104 Cytopath fl nongyn, smears.
88106 Cytopath fl nongyn, filter.
88107 Cytopath fl nongyn, sm/fltr.
88108 Cytopath, concentrate tech.
88112 Cytopath, cell enhance tech.
88160 Cytopath smear, other source.
88161 Cytopath smear, other source.
88162 Cytopath smear, other source.
88172 Cytopathology eval of fna.
88173 Cytopath eval, fna, report.
88182 Cell marker study.
88184 Flowcytometry/tc, 1 marker.
88185 Flowcytometry/tc, add-on.
88300 Surgical path, gross.
88302 Tissue exam by pathologist.
88304 Tissue exam by pathologist.
88305 Tissue exam by pathologist.
88307 Tissue exam by pathologist.
88311 Decalcify tissue.
88312 Special stains.
88313 Special stains.
88321 Microslide consultation.
88323 Microslide consultation.
88325 Comprehensive review of data.
88331 Path consult intraop, 1 bloc.
88342 Immunohistochemistry.
88346 Immunofluorescent study.
88347 Immunofluorescent study.
88348 Electron microscopy.
88358 Analysis, tumor.
88360 Tumor immunohistochem/manual.
88365 Insitu hybridization (fish).
88368 Insitu hybridization, manual.
88399 Surgical pathology procedure.
89049 Chct for mal hyperthermia.
89230 Collect sweat for test.
89240 Pathology lab procedure.
90761 Hydrate iv infusion, add-on.
90766 Ther/proph/dg iv inf, add-on.
90801 Psy dx interview.
90802 Intac psy dx interview.
90804 Psytx, office, 20-30 min.
90805 Psytx, off, 20-30 min w/em.
90806 Psytx, off, 45-50 min.
90807 Psytx, off, 45-50 min w/em.
90808 Psytx, office, 75-80 min.
90809 Psytx, off, 75-80, w/em.
90810 Intac psytx, off, 20-30 min.
90812 Intac psytx, off, 45-50 min.
90816 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min.
90818 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min.
90826 Intac psytx, hosp, 45-50 min.
90845 Psychoanalysis.
90846 Family psytx w/o patient.
90847 Family psytx w/patient.
90853 Group psychotherapy.
90857 Intac group psytx.
90862 Medication management.
92002 Eye exam, new patient.
92004 Eye exam, new patient.
92012 Eye exam established pat.
92014 Eye exam treatment.
92020 Special eye evaluation.
92081 Visual field examination(s).
92082 Visual field examination(s).
92083 Visual field examination(s).
92135 Opthalmic dx imaging.
92136 Ophthalmic biometry.
92225 Special eye exam, initial.
92226 Special eye exam, subsequent.
92230 Eye exam with photos.
92240 Icg angiography.
92250 Eye exam with photos.
92275 Electroretinography.
92285 Eye photography.
92286 Internal eye photography.
92520 Laryngeal function studies.
92541 Spontaneous nystagmus test.
92546 Sinusoidal rotational test.
92548 Posturography.
92552 Pure tone audiometry, air.
92553 Audiometry, air bone.
92555 Speech threshold audiometry.
92556 Speech audiometry, complete.
92557 Comprehensive hearing test.
92567 Tympanometry.
92582 Conditioning play audiometry.
92585 Auditor evoke potent, compre.
92603 Cochlear implt f/up exam 7 .
92604 Reprogram cochlear implt 7 .
92626 Eval aud rehab status.
93005 Electrocardiogram, tracing.
93225 ECG monitor/record, 24 hrs.
93226 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs.
93231 Ecg monitor/record, 24 hrs.
93232 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs.
93236 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs.
93270 ECG recording.
93271 Ecg/monitoring and analysis.
93278 ECG/signal-averaged.
93727 Analyze ilr system.
93731 Analyze pacemaker system.
93732 Analyze pacemaker system.
93733 Telephone analy, pacemaker.
93734 Analyze pacemaker system.
93735 Analyze pacemaker system.
93736 Telephonic analy, pacemaker.
93741 Analyze ht pace device sngl.
93742 Analyze ht pace device sngl.
93743 Analyze ht pace device dual.
93744 Analyze ht pace device dual.
93786 Ambulatory BP recording.
93788 Ambulatory BP analysis.
93797 Cardiac rehab.
93798 Cardiac rehab/monitor.
93875 Extracranial study.
93880 Extracranial study.
93882 Extracranial study.
93886 Intracranial study.
93888 Intracranial study.
93922 Extremity study.
93923 Extremity study.
93924 Extremity study.
93925 Lower extremity study.
93926 Lower extremity study.
93930 Upper extremity study.
93931 Upper extremity study.
93965 Extremity study.
93970 Extremity study.
93971 Extremity study.
93975 Vascular study.
93976 Vascular study.
93978 Vascular study.
93979 Vascular study.
93990 Doppler flow testing.
94015 Patient recorded spirometry.
94690 Exhaled air analysis.
95115 Immunotherapy, one injection.
95117 Immunotherapy injections.
95165 Antigen therapy services.
95805 Multiple sleep latency test.
95806 Sleep study, unattended.
95807 Sleep study, attended.
95808 Polysomnography, 1-3.
95812 Eeg, 41-60 minutes.
95813 Eeg, over 1 hour.
95816 Eeg, awake and drowsy.
95819 Eeg, awake and asleep.
95822 Eeg, coma or sleep only.
95869 Muscle test, thor paraspinal.
95900 Motor nerve conduction test.
95921 Autonomic nerv function test.
95925 Somatosensory testing.
95930 Visual evoked potential test.
95950 Ambulatory eeg monitoring.
95953 EEG monitoring/computer.
95970 Analyze neurostim, no prog.
95972 Analyze neurostim, complex.
95974 Cranial neurostim, complex.
95978 Analyze neurostim brain/1h.
96000 Motion analysis, video/3d.
96101 Psycho testing by psych/phys.
96111 Developmental test, extend.
96116 Neurobehavioral status exam.
96118 Neuropsych tst by psych/phys.
96119 Neuropsych testing by tec.
96150 Assess hlth/behave, init.
96151 Assess hlth/behave, subseq.
96152 Intervene hlth/behave, indiv.
96153 Intervene hlth/behave, group.
96415 Chemo, iv infusion, addl hr.
96423 Chemo ia infuse each addl hr.
96900 Ultraviolet light therapy.
96910 Photochemotherapy with UV-B.
96912 Photochemotherapy with UV-A.
96913 Photochemotherapy, UV-A or B.
96920 Laser tx, skin 250 sq cm.
98925 Osteopathic manipulation.
98926 Osteopathic manipulation.
98927 Osteopathic manipulation.
98940 Chiropractic manipulation.
98941 Chiropractic manipulation.
98942 Chiropractic manipulation.
99204 Office/outpatient visit, new.
99212 Office/outpatient visit, est.
99213 Office/outpatient visit, est.
99214 Office/outpatient visit, est.
99241 Office consultation.
99242 Office consultation.
99243 Office consultation.
99244 Office consultation.
99245 Office consultation.
0144T CT heart wo dye; qual calc.
C8951 IV inf, tx/dx, each addl hr.
C8955 Chemotx adm, IV inf, addl hr.
G0008 Admin influenza virus vac.
G0101 CA screen;pelvic/breast exam.
G0127 Trim nail(s).
G0130 Single energy x-ray study.
G0166 Extrnl counterpulse, per tx.
G0175 OPPS Service,sched team conf.
G0332 Preadmin IV immunoglobulin.
G0340 Robt lin-radsurg fractx 2-5.
G0344 Initial preventive exam.
G0365 Vessel mapping hemo access.
G0367 EKG tracing for initial prev.
G0376 Smoke/tobacco counseling 10.
M0064 Visit for drug monitoring.
Q0091 Obtaining screen pap smear.

(2) Exploration of Allocation of Packaged Costs to Separately Paid Procedure Codes

During its August 23-24, 2006 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS provide claims analysis of the contributions of packaged costs (including packaged revenue code charges and charges for packaged HCPCS codes) to the median cost of each drug administration service. (We refer readers to Recommendation #28 in the August 23-24, 2006 meeting recommendation summary on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/FACA/05_AdvisoryPanelonAmbulatoryPaymentClassificationGroups.asp#TopOfPage .) In our continued effort to better understand the multiple claims in order to extract single bill information from them, we examined the extent to which the packaging in multiple procedure claims differs from the packaging in the single procedure claims on which we base the median costs both in general and more specifically for drug administration services. We performed this analysis using the claims data on which we based the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period. We examined the amount of packaging in multiple procedure versus single procedure claims in general and in claims for drug administration services in particular. We conducted this analysis without taking into account the proposed packaging approach presented in this proposed rule. However, we do not expect the services newly proposed for packaged payment to commonly appear with a drug administration service. Therefore, we believe that the analysis conducted on the CY 2007 final rule with comment period data is sufficient to inform our development of this proposed rule.

In general, we do not believe that the proportionate amount of packaged costs in the multiple bills relative to the number of primary services is greater than that in the single bills. The costs in uncoded revenue codes and HCPCS codes with a packaged status indicator account for 22 percent of observed costs in the universe of all CY 2005 claims that we used to model the CY 2007 OPPS (including both the single and multiple procedure bills). Similarly, the costs in uncoded revenue codes and HCPCS codes with a packaged status indicator account for 18 percent of the total cost in the subset of CY 2005 single bills that we used to calculate the median costs on which the relative weights are based.

However, the bypass methodology creates a "pseudo" single bill for all claims for services or items on the bypass list, and these "pseudo" single bills have no associated packaging, by definition of the application of the bypass list. Excluding the total cost associated with bypass codes, 28 percent of observed costs in the single bills are attributable to packaged services, and 29 percent of observed costs across all claims are attributable to packaged services. Therefore, we conclude that, in general, the extent of packaging in all bills is similar to the amount of packaging in the single procedure bills we use to set median costs for most APCs.

We recognize that aggregate numbers do not address the packaging associated with single and multiple procedure claims for specific services. We have received comments stating that the amount of packaging in the single bills for drug administration services is not representative of the typical packaged costs of these drug administration services, which are usually performed in combination with one another, because the single bills represent less complex and less resource-intensive services than the usual cases.

We published a study in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68120 through 68121) that discussed the amount of packaging on the single bills for drug administration procedure codes, and we promised to replicate that study for the APC Panel. We discussed the results of this study with the APC Panel at its March 2007 meeting, in accordance with the APC Panel's August 2006 recommendation. Table 2 below shows the drug administration HCPCS codes and their descriptors, status indicators, deleted code status, and CY 2007 APC assignments in columns 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. HCPCS codes for additional hours of infusion services are not presented because these codes were included on the CY 2007 bypass list and, therefore, we explicitly associated no packaged costs with them, as discussed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68117 through 68118). Column 6 of the table contains the number of single bills relative to total occurrences of the code in the CY 2005 claims, and column 8 shows the percentage of single bills used to set payment rates. Drug administration services demonstrate reasonable single bill representation in comparison with other OPPS services. Single bills for drug administration constitute, roughly, 30 percent of all observed occurrences of drug administration services, varying by code from 7 to 55 percent. Columns 10 through 13 of the table show measures of central tendency for packaged costs as a percentage of total cost on each single claim. Columns 10 and 11 show the mean and median of all packaged costs as a percentage of total costs, and columns 12 and 13 break out the costs of packaged drug HCPCS codes and uncoded pharmacy revenue code charges for revenue codes in the 0250 series (Pharmacy), 0260 series (IV Therapy), and 0630 series (Pharmacy-Extension). These columns demonstrate that packaged costs substantially contribute to median cost estimates for the majority of drug administration HCPCS codes.

For all single bills for CPT code 90780 (Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis, administered by physician or under direct supervision of physician; up to one hour), on average, packaged costs were 31 percent of total cost (median 27 percent). For the same code, packaged drug and pharmacy costs comprised, on average, 23 percent of total costs (median 15 percent). Single bills make up 34 percent of all line-item occurrences of the service, suggesting that this single bill median cost was fairly robust and probably captured packaging adequately. On the other hand, CPT code 90784 (Therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic injection (specify material injected); subcutaneous or intramuscular) demonstrates limited packaging (median 0 percent and mean 17 percent), and the median cost for the code is derived from only 7 percent of all occurrences of the code. Across all drug administration codes, over half show significant median packaged costs largely attributable to packaged drug and pharmacy costs.

HCPCS code Short descriptor SI Deleted code APC Single bills Total frequency Percent single bills Median cost ($) All packaged costs as a percent of total cost Median Mean Packaged drug and pharmacy costs as a percent of total cost Median Mean
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
90780 IV infusion therapy, 1 hour S X 0440 1,008,055 2,974,785 33.9 110.43 27.1 30.8 15.3 22.6
90782 Injection, sc/im S X 0437 1,326,094 2,894,231 45.8 24.77 0.0 10.1 0.0 8.7
90783 Injection, ia S X 0438 427 3,012 14.2 51.35 0.0 10.9 0.0 6.8
90784 Injection, iv S X 0438 183,096 2,812,204 6.5 49.54 0.0 16.7 0.0 9.7
90788 Injection of antibiotic S X 0437 19,400 141,293 13.7 45.96 24.6 32.3 20.7 30.4
96400 Chemotherapy, sc/im S 0438 57,472 81,546 70.5 51.98 0.0 6.3 0.0 4.5
96405 Chemo intralesional, up to 7 S 0438 142 181 78.5 193.65 0.0 12.0 0.0 10.5
96406 Chemo intralesional over 7 S 0438 2 7 28.6 46.42 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
96408 Chemotherapy, push technique S 0439 21,113 134,447 15.7 96.85 10.6 21.3 2.4 13.6
96410 Chemotherapy, infusion method S 0441 161,872 555,170 29.2 151.55 21.4 27.0 12.4 19.6
96414 Chemo, infuse method add-on S 0441 2,370 14,561 16.3 182.89 15.4 23.0 8.6 15.6
96420 Chemo, ia, push tecnique S 0439 170 933 18.2 99.86 9.6 27.6 4.2 15.4
96422 Chemo ia infusion up to 1 hr S 0441 556 1,814 30.7 162.94 45.9 46.5 31.0 35.1
96425 Chemotherapy, infusion method S 0441 149 557 26.8 216.68 29.4 33.5 14.7 24.4
96440 Chemotherapy, intracavitary S 0439 38 104 36.5 37.12 0.0 2.1 0.0 1.5
96445 Chemotherapy, intracavitary S 0439 43 137 31.4 61.98 23.8 25.0 23.7 21.1
96450 Chemotherapy, into CNS S 0441 394 869 45.3 160.03 25.8 28.7 2.0 8.3
96520 Port pump refill main S 0440 9,771 23,928 40.8 140.66 29.0 31.5 16.8 23.6
96530 Syst pump refill main S 0440 8,334 19,283 43.2 100.00 7.4 22.2 0.7 13.7
96542 Chemotherapy injection S 0438 511 929 55.0 51.56 0.0 10.8 0.0 6.5

By definition, we are unable to precisely assess the amount of packaging associated with drug administration codes in the multiple bills. As a proxy, we estimated packaging as a percent of total cost on each claim for two subsets of claims. Both analyses suggest the presence of moderate packaged costs, especially drug and pharmacy costs, associated with drug administration services in the multiple bills. Table 3 below shows measures of central tendency for packaging percentages in the multiple bills or portions of multiple bills remaining after "pseudo" singles have been created. We refer to this group of the multiple bills as the "hardcore" multiple bills. For the first subset of "hardcore" multiple bills with only drug administration codes, that is, where multiple drug administration codes are the only separately paid procedure codes on the claim (defined as procedure codes with a status indicator of "S," "T," "V," "X," or "P"), we estimate that packaged costs are 22 percent of total costs (27 percent, on average), where total costs consist of costs for all payable codes. Costs for packaged drug HCPCS codes and pharmacy revenue codes comprise 13 percent of total cost at the median (19 percent, on average). For the second subset of "hardcore" multiple bills with any drug administration code, that is, where a drug administration code appears with other payable codes (largely radiology services and visits), we estimate packaged costs are 13 percent of total cost at the median (19 percent, on average). Costs for packaged drugs and pharmacy revenue codes comprise 6 percent of total cost at the median (10 percent, on average). The amount of packaging in both proxy measures, but especially the first subset, closely resembles the packaged costs as a percentage of drug administration costs observed in the single bills for drug administration services. While finding a way to accurately use data from the "hardcore" multiple bills to estimate drug administration median costs undoubtedly would impact medians, these comparisons suggest that the multiple bill data probably would support current median estimates.

Total frequency All packaged costs as a percent of total cost Median Mean Packaged drug and pharmacy costs as a percent of total cost Median Mean
Subset 1: "Hardcore" Multiple Claims with Only Drug Administration Codes
693,925 21.6 26.8 12.7 19.3
Subset 2: "Multiple" Claims with At Least One Drug Administration Code
4,816,338 13.2 19.4 5.8 10.0

We have received several comments over the past few years offering algorithms for packaging the costs associated with specific revenue codes or packaged drugs with certain drug administration codes. Because of the complexity of even routine OPPS claims, prior research suggests that such algorithms have limited power to generate additional single bill claims and do little to change median cost estimates. We continue to look for simple, but powerful, methodologies like the bypass list and packaging of HCPCS codes for additional ancillary and supportive services to assign packaged costs to all services within the "hardcore" multiple bills. Ideally, these methodologies should be intuitive to the provider community, easily integrated into the complexity of OPPS median cost estimation, and simple to maintain from year to year. We solicit and will carefully consider methodologies for creation of single bills that meet these criteria.

c. Proposed Calculation of CCRs

We calculate hospital-specific overall CCRs and hospital-specific departmental CCRs for each hospital for which we have claims data in the period of claims being used to calculate the median costs that we convert to scaled relative weights for purposes of setting the OPPS payment rates. We apply the hospital-specific CCR to the hospital's charges at the most detailed level possible, based on a revenue code-to-cost center crosswalk that contains a hierarchy of CCRs used to estimate costs from charges for each revenue code. That crosswalk is available for review and continuous comment on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/03_crosswalk.asp#TopOfPage . Comments on the proposed configuration of the crosswalk for CY 2008 should be included with comments on this section of this proposed rule. We calculate CCRs for the standard and nonstandard cost centers accepted by the electronic cost report database. In general, the most detailed level at which we calculate CCRs is the hospital-specific departmental level.

Following the expiration of most medical devices from pass-through status in CY 2003, prior to which devices were paid at charges reduced to cost using the hospital's overall CCR, we received comments that our OPPS cost estimates for device implantation procedures systematically underestimate the cost of the devices included in the packaged payment for the procedures. Commenters informed us that hospitals routinely mark up charges for low cost items to a much greater extent than they mark up high cost items, and that these items are often combined in a single cost center on their Medicare cost report. Commenters stated that when items with widely varying costs are combined in a single cost center using that cost center's CCR to estimate costs from charges for those items, this approach will overestimate the cost of low cost items and underestimate the cost of high cost items. This is commonly known as "charge compression." They stated that, in the case of implantable devices, the charges for both high cost devices and low cost supplies typically are reported under the medical supply revenue code series and that the costs of both typically are reported in the medical supply cost center on the cost report. Commenters stated that the application of one medical supply CCR to charges for all items reported under the medical supply revenue code underestimates the cost of expensive medical supplies and overestimates the cost of inexpensive supplies. They indicated that when these costs are packaged into the costs of the procedures in which they are used, the result is inaccurate median costs for the HCPCS codes and APCs, and thus the standard OPPS ratesetting methodology systematically distorts relative payment weights for procedures using devices.

In CY 2006, the device industry commissioned a study to interpolate a device-specific CCR from the medical supply CCR, using publicly available hospital claim and Medicare cost report data rather than proprietary data on device costs. After reviewing the device industry's data analysis and study model, CMS contracted with RTI International (RTI) to study the impact of charge compression on the cost-based weight methodology adopted in the FY 2007 IPPS final rule, to evaluate this model and to propose solutions. For more information, interested individuals can view RTI's report on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/reports/downloads/Dalton.pdf .

Any study of cost estimation in general, and charge compression specifically, has obvious importance for both the OPPS and the IPPS. RTI's research explicitly focused on the IPPS for several reasons, which include greater Medicare expenditure under the IPPS, a desire to evaluate the model quickly given IPPS regulation deadlines, and a focus on other components of the new FY 2007 IPPS cost-based weight methodology (CMS Contract No. 500-00-0024-T012, "A Study of Charge Compression in Calculating DRG Relative Weights," page 5). The study first addressed the possibility of cross-aggregation bias in the CCRs used to estimate costs under the IPPS created by the IPPS methodology of aggregating cost centers into larger departments before calculating CCRs. The report also addressed potential bias created by estimating costs using a CCR that reflects the combined costs and charges of services with wide variation in the amount of hospital markup. In its assessment of the latter, RTI targeted its attempt to identify the presence of charge compression to those cost centers presumably associated with revenue codes demonstrating significant IPPS expenditures and utilization. RTI assessed the correlation between cost report CCRs and the percent of charges in a cost center attributable to a set of similar services represented by a group of revenue codes. RTI did not examine the correlation between CCRs and revenue codes without significant IPPS expenditures or a demonstrated concentration in a specific Diagnosis Related Group (DRG). For example, RTI did not examine revenue code groups within the pharmacy cost center with low proportionate inpatient charges that might be important to the OPPS, such as "Pharmacy Incident to Radiology." RTI states this limitation in its study and specifically recommends that disaggregated CCRs be reestimated for outpatient hospital charges.

Cost report CCRs combine both inpatient and outpatient services. Ideally, RTI would be able to examine the correlation between CCRs for Medicare inpatient services and inpatient claim charges and the correlation between CCRs for Medicare outpatient services and outpatient claim charges. However, the comprehensive nature of the cost report CCR (which combines inpatient and outpatient services) argues for an analysis of the correlation between CCRs and combined inpatient and outpatient claim charges. As noted, the RTI study accepted some measurement error in its analysis by matching an "all charges" CCR to inpatient estimates of charges for groups of similar services represented by revenue codes because of short timelines and because inpatient costs dominate outpatient costs in many ancillary cost centers. We believe that CCR adjustments used to calculate payment should be based on the comparison of cost report CCRs to combined inpatient and outpatient charges. An "all charges" model would reduce measurement error and estimate adjustments to disaggregated CCRs that could be used in both hospital inpatient and outpatient payment systems.

RTI made several short-term recommendations for improving the accuracy of DRG weight estimates from a cost-based methodology to address bias in combining cost centers and charge compression that could be considered in the context of OPPS policy. We discuss each recommendation within the context of the OPPS and provide our assessment of its application to the OPPS. We do not discuss RTI's recommendations to change cost report policy, which, by definition, would not have an effect on payment weight estimates until several years in the future.

(1) RTI recommends expansion of the number of CCRs used under the IPPS (RTI study, pages 11 and 85). Our OPPS methodology is already more specific than the RTI recommendation. To the extent possible, the OPPS uses hospital-specific cost centers, both standard and nonstandard, to reduce charges to estimated costs and, therefore, the OPPS ratesetting methodology is already more specific than the RTI recommendation.

(2) RTI recommends disaggregation of emergency department and blood products from the "other services" CCR used in the IPPS (RTI study, pages 11 and 85). Because we use standard and nonstandard cost center data, our OPPS methodology already comports with this RTI recommendation. Further, we estimate a CCR for blood that is often higher than that in the cost report based on a special methodology that is discussed further in section X of this proposed rule. Therefore, the OPPS is already meeting, and in several cases exceeding, the RTI recommendation for specificity with regard to estimating the costs associated with emergency department and blood product services.

(3) RTI recommends reclassification of intermediate care charges from the intensive care unit to the routine cost center (RTI study, pages 10 and 85). This recommendation is not relevant to the OPPS because our methodology for calculating costs under the OPPS relies solely on ancillary cost centers and does not use either cost center included in the recommendation to estimate costs for hospital outpatient services.

(4) RTI recommends establishment of regression-based estimates as a temporary or permanent method for disaggregating national average CCRs for medical supplies, drugs, and radiology services under the IPPS (RTI study, pages 11 and 86). With regard to radiology services, RTI estimated significantly lower CCRs for the cost centers for computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services. RTI triangulated its findings with lower observed CCRs for the one-third of providers reporting nonstandard cost centers, specifically MRI Scan and CT Scan. However, in using CCRs for nonstandard cost centers, including MRI Scan and CT Scan, the OPPS already has partially implemented RTI's recommendation to use lower CCRs to estimate costs for those OPPS services allocated to these two imaging cost centers.

For reasons discussed in more detail below, we are proposing to develop an all-charges model that would compare variation in CCRs with variation in combined inpatient and outpatient charges for sets of similar services and establish disaggregated CCRs that could be applied to both inpatient and outpatient charges. We are proposing to evaluate the results of that methodology for purposes of determining whether the resulting disaggregated CCRs should be proposed for use in developing the CY 2009 OPPS payment rates. The revised all-charges model and resulting disaggregated CCRs will not be available in time for use in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

There are several reasons that we are not proposing to use the intradepartmental CCRs that RTI estimated using IPPS charges for the CY 2008 OPPS estimation of median costs. We agree with RTI that the intradepartmental CCRs it calculated for the IPPS would not always be appropriate for application to the OPPS (RTI study, pages 34 and 35). While RTI recommends that the model be recalibrated for outpatient charges before it is applied to the OPPS, we believe that the combined nature of the CCRs available from the cost report prevents an accurate outpatient recalibration that would be appropriate for the OPPS alone. The addition of outpatient charges could change the variability of combined charges for some groups of services. For example, if hospitals use a high volume of less complex devices with lower charges in the outpatient department, the inclusion or omission of the outpatient charges for these high volume and lower cost devices could change the estimated disaggregated device CCR. Furthermore, RTI's analysis excluded some revenue codes with extensive outpatient charges because these revenue codes play a minor role in the IPPS. Therefore, we believe that an all-charges model examining an expanded subset of revenue codes is most appropriate, and that this model must be developed before we could apply the resulting disaggregated CCRs to the charges for supplies paid under the OPPS.

Moreover, to implement the disaggregated IPPS-based CCRs in the OPPS that RTI estimated for CY 2008 could result in greater instability in relative payment weights for CY 2008 than would otherwise occur. Significant changes in CCRs, both increases and decreases, could prompt the reassignment of services to different APCs due to the new estimates of median costs and require modification of the overall APC structure. Not only might there be significant fluctuations in payment between the CY 2007 and CY 2008 OPPS, but a subsequent change to application of the disaggregated CCRs resulting from development of an all-charges model might also result in significant fluctuations in median costs and increased instability in payments from CY 2008 to CY 2009. Therefore, these sequential changes could result in significant increases in median costs in one year and significant declines in median costs in the next year.

Therefore, we are not proposing to adopt the RTI disaggregated CCRs under the CY 2008 OPPS. We will consider whether it would be appropriate to adopt disaggregated CCRs for the OPPS after we analyze the results of the use of both inpatient and outpatient charges across all payers to recalculate disaggregated CCRs.

2. Proposed Calculation of Median Costs

In this section of this proposed rule, we discuss the use of claims to calculate the proposed OPPS payment rates for CY 2008. The hospital OPPS page on the CMS Web site on which this proposed rule is posted provides an accounting of claims used in the development of the proposed rates on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS . The accounting of claims used in the development of this proposed rule is included on the Web site under supplemental materials for the CY 2008 proposed rule. That accounting provides additional detail regarding the number of claims derived at each stage of the process. In addition, below we discuss the files of claims that comprise the data sets that are available for purchase under a CMS data user contract. Our CMS Web site, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS , includes information about purchasing the following two OPPS data files: "OPPS Limited Data Set" and "OPPS Identifiable Data Set."

We used the following methodology to establish the relative weights we are proposing to use in calculating the OPPS payment rates for CY 2008 shown in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule. This methodology is as follows:

We used outpatient claims for the full CY 2006, processed before January 1, 2007, to set the proposed relative weights for CY 2008. To begin the calculation of the relative weights for CY 2008, we pulled all claims for outpatient services furnished in CY 2006 from the national claims history file. This is not the population of claims paid under the OPPS, but all outpatient claims (including, for example, CAH claims and hospital claims for clinical laboratory services for persons who are neither inpatients nor outpatients of the hospital).

We then excluded claims with condition codes 04, 20, 21, and 77. These are claims that providers submitted to Medicare knowing that no payment will be made. For example, providers submit claims with a condition code 21 to elicit an official denial notice from Medicare and document that a service is not covered. We then excluded claims for services furnished in Maryland, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands because hospitals in those geographic areas are not paid under the OPPS.

We divided the remaining claims into the three groups shown below. Groups 2 and 3 comprise the 101 million claims that contain hospital bill types paid under the OPPS.

1. Claims that were not bill types 12X, 13X, 14X (hospital bill types), or 76X (CMHC bill types). Other bill types are not paid under the OPPS and, therefore, these claims were not used to set OPPS payment.

2. Claims that were bill types 12X, 13X, or 14X (hospital bill types). These claims are hospital outpatient claims.

3. Claims that were bill type 76X (CMHC). (These claims are later combined with any claims in item 2 above with a condition code 41 to set the per diem partial hospitalization rate determined through a separate process.)

For the CCR calculation process, we used the same general approach as we used in developing the final APC rates for CY 2007, using the revised CCR calculation which excluded the costs of paramedical education programs and weighted the outpatient charges by the volume of outpatient services furnished by the hospital. We refer readers to the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period for more information (71 FR 67983 through 67985). We first limited the population of cost reports to only those for hospitals that filed outpatient claims in CY 2006 before determining whether the CCRs for such hospitals were valid.

We then calculated the CCRs for each cost center and the overall CCR for each hospital for which we had claims data. We did this using hospital-specific data from the Healthcare Cost Report Information System (HCRIS). We used the most recent available cost report data, in most cases, cost reports for CY 2005. We used the most recently submitted cost report to calculate the CCRs to be used to calculate median costs for the proposed CY 2008 OPPS rates. If the most recent available cost report was submitted but not settled, we looked at the last settled cost report to determine the ratio of submitted to settled cost using the overall CCR, and we then adjusted the most recent available submitted but not settled cost report using that ratio. We calculated both an overall CCR and cost center-specific CCRs for each hospital. We used the overall CCR calculation discussed in section II.A.1.c. of this proposed rule for all purposes that require use of an overall CCR.

We then flagged CAH claims, which are not paid under the OPPS, and claims from hospitals with invalid CCRs. The latter included claims from hospitals without a CCR; those from hospitals paid an all-inclusive rate; those from hospitals with obviously erroneous CCRs (greater than 90 or less than .0001); and those from hospitals with overall CCRs that were identified as outliers (3 standard deviations from the geometric mean after removing error CCRs). In addition, we trimmed the CCRs at the cost center (that is, departmental) level by removing the CCRs for each cost center as outliers if they exceeded ±3 standard deviations from the geometric mean. We used a four-tiered hierarchy of cost center CCRs to match a cost center to every possible revenue code appearing in the outpatient claims, with the top tier being the most common cost center and the last tier being the default CCR. If a hospital's cost center CCR was deleted by trimming, we set the CCR for that cost center to "missing," so that another cost center CCR in the revenue center hierarchy could apply. If no other cost center CCR could apply to the revenue code on the claim, we used the hospital's overall CCR for the revenue code in question. For example, if a visit was reported under the clinic revenue code, but the hospital did not have a clinic cost center, we mapped the hospital-specific overall CCR to the clinic revenue code. The hierarchy of CCRs is available for inspection and comment on the CMS Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS.

We then converted the charges to costs on each claim by applying the CCR that we believed was best suited to the revenue code indicated on the line with the charge. Table 4 of this proposed rule contains a list of the allowed revenue codes. Revenue codes not included in Table 4 are those not allowed under the OPPS because their services cannot be paid under the OPPS (for example, inpatient room and board charges), and thus charges with those revenue codes were not packaged for creation of the OPPS median costs. One exception is the calculation of median blood costs, as discussed in section X. of this proposed rule.

Thus, we applied CCRs as described above to claims with bill types 12X, 13X, or 14X, excluding all claims from CAHs and hospitals in Maryland, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands and claims from all hospitals for which CCRs were flagged as invalid.

We identified claims with condition code 41 as partial hospitalization services of hospitals and moved them to another file. These claims were combined with the 76X claims identified previously to calculate the partial hospitalization per diem rate.

We then excluded claims without a HCPCS code. We moved to another file claims that contained nothing but influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia ("PPV") vaccines. Influenza and PPV vaccines are paid at reasonable cost and, therefore, these claims are not used to set OPPS rates. We note that the separate file containing partial hospitalization claims is included in the files that are available for purchase as discussed above. Unlike years past, we did not create a separate file of claims containing observation services because we are proposing to package all observation care for the CY 2008 OPPS.

We next copied line-item costs for drugs, blood, and devices (the lines stay on the claim, but are copied onto another file) to a separate file. No claims were deleted when we copied these lines onto another file. These line-items are used to calculate a per unit mean and median and a per day mean and median for drugs, radiopharmaceutical agents, blood and blood products, and devices, including, but not limited to, brachytherapy sources, as well as other information used to set payment rates, such as a unit-to-day ratio for drugs.

We then divided the remaining claims into the following five groups:

1. Single Major Claims: Claims with a single separately payable procedure (that is, status indicator "S," " T," "V," or "X").

2. Multiple Major Claims: Claims with more than one separately payable procedure (that is, status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X"), or multiple units for one payable procedure. As discussed below, some of these can be used in median setting. We also included in this set claims that contain one unit of one code when the bilateral modifier is appended to the code and the code is one that is conditionally or independently bilateral. In these cases, these claims represent more than one unit of the service described by the code, notwithstanding that only one unit is billed.

3. Single Minor Claims: Claims with a single HCPCS code that is assigned to status indicator "F," "G," "H," "K," "L," or "N."

4. Multiple Minor Claims: Claims with multiple HCPCS codes that are assigned to status indicator "F," "G," "H," "K," "L," or "N."

5. Non-OPPS Claims: Claims that contain no services payable under the OPPS (that is, all status indicators other than those listed for major or minor status). These claims are excluded from the files used for the OPPS. Non-OPPS claims have codes paid under other fee schedules, for example, durable medical equipment or clinical laboratory tests, and do not contain either a code for a separately paid service or a code for a packaged service.

We use status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule to identify services that receive separate HCPCS code-specific payment when specific criteria are met, and payment for the individual service is packaged in all other circumstances. We are proposing several different sets of criteria to determine whether separate payment would be made for specific services. For example, HCPCS code G0379 (Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care) is assigned to status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule because we are proposing that it receive separate payment only if it is billed on the same date of service as HCPCS code G0378 (Hospital observation service, per hour), without any services with status indicator "T" or "V," or Critical Care (APC 0617). Proposed payment for observation services is discussed in section XI. of this proposed rule. The specific services in the proposed composite APCs discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule also are assigned to status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule because we are proposing that their payment would be bundled into a single composite payment for a combination of major procedures under certain circumstances. These services would only receive separate code-specific payment if certain criteria are met. The same is true for those less intensive outpatient mental health treatment services for which payment is limited to the partial hospitalization per diem rate and which also are assigned to status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule. According to longstanding OPPS payment policy (65 FR 18455), payment for these individual mental health services is bundled into a single payment, APC 0034 (Mental Health Services Composite), when the sum of the individual mental health service payments for all of these mental health services provided on the same day would exceed payment for a day of partial hospitalization services. However, the largest number of specific HCPCS codes identified by status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule are those codes that we identify as "special" packaged codes, where we are proposing that a service receives separate payment when it appears on the same day on a claim without another service that is assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X." We are proposing to package payment for these HCPCS codes when the code appears on the same date of service with any other service that is assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X."

This last and largest subset of conditionally packaged services have to be integrated into the identification of single and multiple bills to ensure that the costs for these services are appropriately packaged when they appear with any other separately paid service. We handle these conditionally packaged services in the data by assigning the HCPCS code an APC and a data status indicator of "N." When the conditionally packaged HCPCS code appears with a HCPCS code with a status indicator of "S," "T," "V," or "X" on the same date of service, it is treated as a packaged code. The costs that appear on the line with the code are packaged into the cost of the HCPCS code with a status indicator of "S," "T," "V," or "X." When the conditionally packaged HCPCS code appears by itself, we change the status indicator on the line to the status indicator of the APC to which the conditionally packaged code is assigned, converting the service from a minor to a major procedure. This creates single bills for these conditionally packaged services that are then used to set the median cost for the conditionally packaged code and for the APC to which it is assigned when it is separately paid.

The claims listed in numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 above are included in the data files that can be purchased as described above.

In years prior to the CY 2007 OPPS, we made a determination of whether each HCPCS code was a major code or a minor code or a code other than a major or minor code. We used those code-specific determinations to sort claims into the five groups identified above. For the CY 2007 OPPS, we used status indicators to sort the claims into these groups. We defined major procedures as any procedure having a status indicator of "S," "T," "V," or "X;" defined minor procedures as any code having a status indicator of "N;" and classified "other" procedures as any code having a status indicator other than "S," "T," "V," "X," or "N." For the CY 2007 OPPS proposed rule limited data set and identifiable data set, these definitions excluded claims on which hospitals billed drugs and devices without also billing separately paid procedure codes and, therefore, these public use files did not contain all claims used to calculate the drug and device frequencies and medians. We corrected this for the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period limited data set and identifiable data set by extracting claims containing drugs and devices from the set of "other" claims and adding them to the public use files.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS edit and return for correction claims that contain a HCPCS code for a separately paid drug or device but that also do not contain a HCPCS code assigned to a procedural APC (that is, those not assigned status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X"). The APC Panel stated that this edit should improve the claims data and may increase the number of single bills available for ratesetting. We note that such an edit would be broader than the device-to-procedure code edits we implemented for CY 2007 for selected devices. While we encourage hospitals to code correctly in accordance with CPT, CMS, and local contractor guidance, in general we have historically implemented claims processing edits under the OPPS when we believe that these edits help ensure complete claims data for ratesetting. In the case of such Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) edits for drugs and devices that are separately paid, it is unclear to us that these edits would improve our claims data for median cost calculation because the items receive separate payment and do not result in multiple procedure claims when they are reported. We also are uncertain about the clinical circumstances that could result in a hospital submitting an OPPS claim that only reported a separately paid drug or device. We are soliciting comments specifically on the impact of establishing such edits on hospital billing processes and on related potential improvements to claims data used for median setting.

Therefore, in view of the prior public comments and our desire to ensure that the public data files contain all appropriate data, for the CY 2008 OPPS, we are proposing to define major procedures as HCPCS codes that have a status indicator of "S," "T," "V," or "X." We are proposing to define minor procedures as HCPCS codes that have a status indicator of "F," "G," "H," "K," "L," or "N" but, as we discuss above, to make single bills out of any claims for single procedures with a minor code that also has an APC assignment. This ensures that the claims that contain only codes for drugs and biologicals or devices but that do not contain codes for procedures are included in the limited data set and the identifiable data set. It also ensures, as discussed above, that conditionally packaged services that receive separate payment only when they are billed without any other separately payable OPPS services are treated appropriately for purposes of median cost calculations. We are proposing to define "other" services as HCPCS codes that have a status indicator other than those defined as major or minor procedures.

We continue to believe that using status indicators, with the proposed changes, is an appropriate way to sort the claims into these groups and also to make our process more transparent to the public. We further believe that this proposed method of sorting claims would enhance the public's ability to derive useful information for analysis and public comment on this proposed rule.

We set aside the single minor, multiple minor, and non-OPPS claims (numbers 3, 4, and 5 above) because we did not use these claims in calculating median costs of procedural APCs. We then examined the multiple major claims for dates of service to determine if we could break them into single procedure claims using the dates of service on all lines on the claim. If we could create claims with single major procedures by using date of service, we created a single procedure claim record for each separately paid procedure on a different date of service (that is, a "pseudo" single).

We then used the bypass codes listed in Table 1 of this proposed rule and discussed in section II.A.1.b. of this proposed rule to remove separately payable procedures that we determined contain limited costs or no packaged costs or were otherwise suitable for inclusion on the bypass list from a multiple procedure bill. When one of the two separately payable procedures on a multiple procedure claim was on the bypass list, we split the claim into two "pseudo" single procedure claims records. The single procedure claim record that contained the bypass code did not retain packaged services. The single procedure claim record that contained the other separately payable procedure (but no bypass code) retained the packaged revenue code charges and the packaged HCPCS code charges.

We also removed lines that contained multiple units of codes on the bypass list and treated them as "pseudo" single claims by dividing the cost for the multiple units by the number of units on the line. Where one unit of a single, separately paid procedure code remained on the claim after removal of the multiple units of the bypass code, we created a "pseudo" single claim from that residual claim record, which retained the costs of packaged revenue codes and packaged HCPCS codes. This enabled us to use claims that would otherwise be multiple procedure claims and could not be used. We excluded those claims that we were not able to convert to single claims even after applying all of the techniques for creation of "pseudo" singles. Among those excluded were claims that contain codes that are viewed as independently or conditionally bilateral and that contain the bilateral modifier (Modifier 50, Bilateral procedure) because the line-item cost for the code represents the cost of two units of the procedure, notwithstanding that the code appears with a unit of one. Therefore, the charge on the line represents the charge for two services rather than a single service and using the line as reported would overstate the cost of a single procedure. We then packaged the costs of packaged HCPCS codes (codes with status indicator "N" listed in Addendum B to this proposed rule) and packaged revenue codes into the cost of the single major procedure remaining on the claim.

The list of packaged revenue codes is shown in Table 4 of this proposed rule. At its March 2007 meeting the APC Panel recommended that CMS review the final list of packaged revenue codes for consistency with OPPS policy and ensure that future versions of the OCE edit accordingly. We compared the packaged revenue codes in the OCE to the finalized list of packaged revenue codes for the CY 2007 OPPS (71 FR 67989 through 67990) that we used for packaging costs in median calculation. As a result of that analysis, we are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation and we are proposing to change the list of packaged revenue codes for the CY 2008 OPPS in the following manner. First, we are proposing to remove revenue codes 0274 (Prosthetic/Orthotic devices) and 0290 (Durable Medical Equipment) from the list of packaged revenue codes because we do not permit hospitals to report implantable devices in these revenue codes (Internet Only Manual 100-4, Chapter 4, section 20.5.1.1). We also are proposing to add revenue code 0273 (Take Home Supplies) to the list of packaged revenue codes because we believe that the charges under this revenue code are for the incidental supplies that hospitals sometimes provide for patients who are discharged at a time when it is not possible to secure the supplies needed for a brief time at home. We are proposing to conform the list of packaged revenue codes in the OCE to the OPPS for CY 2008.

We packaged the costs of the HCPCS codes that are shown with status indicator "N" into the cost of the independent service to which the packaged service is ancillary or supportive. We refer readers to section II.A.4. of this proposed rule for a more complete discussion of the packaging changes we are proposing for CY 2008.

After removing claims for hospitals with error CCRs, claims without HCPCS codes, claims for immunizations not covered under the OPPS, and claims for services not paid under the OPPS, approximately 54 million claims were left. Of these 54 million claims, we were able to use some portion of approximately 50 million whole claims (92 percent of approximately 54 million potentially usable claims) to create approximately 88 million single and "pseudo" single claims, of which we used 87 million single bills (after trimming out just over 822,000 claims as discussed below) in the CY 2008 median development and for ratesetting.

We also excluded (1) claims that had zero costs after summing all costs on the claim and (2) claims containing packaging flag number 3. Effective for services furnished on or after July 1, 2004, the OCE assigns packaging flag number 3 to claims on which hospitals submit token charges for a service with status indicator "S" or "T" (a major separately paid service under the OPPS) for which the fiscal intermediary is required to allocate the sum of charges for services with a status indicator equaling "S" or "T" based on the weight for the APC to which each code is assigned. We do not believe that these charges, which were token charges as submitted by the hospital, are valid reflections of hospital resources. Therefore, we deleted these claims. We also deleted claims for which the charges equal the revenue center payment (that is, the Medicare payment) on the assumption that where the charge equals the payment, to apply a CCR to the charge would not yield a valid estimate of relative provider cost.

For the remaining claims, we then standardized 60 percent of the costs of the claim (which we have previously determined to be the labor-related portion) for geographic differences in labor input costs. We made this adjustment by determining the wage index that applied to the hospital that furnished the service and dividing the cost for the separately paid HCPCS code furnished by the hospital by that wage index. As has been our policy since the inception of the OPPS, we are proposing to use the pre-reclassified wage indices for standardization because we believe that they better reflect the true costs of items and services in the area in which the hospital is located than the post-reclassification wage indices and, therefore, would result in the most accurate unadjusted median costs.

We also excluded claims that were outside 3 standard deviations from the geometric mean of units for each HCPCS code on the bypass list (because, as discussed above, we used claims that contain multiple units of the bypass codes).

We used the remaining claims to calculate the CY 2008 proposed median costs for each separately payable HCPCS code and each APC. The comparison of HCPCS and APC medians determines the applicability of the "2 times" rule. Section 1833(t)(2) of the Act provides that, subject to certain exceptions, the items and services within an APC group cannot be considered comparable with respect to the use of resources if the highest median (or mean cost, if elected by the Secretary) for an item or service in the group is more than 2 times greater than the lowest median cost for an item or service within the same group ("the 2 times rule"). Finally, we reviewed the medians and reassigned HCPCS codes to different APCs where we believed that it was appropriate. Section III. of this proposed rule includes a discussion of certain proposed HCPCS code assignment changes that resulted from examination of the medians and for other reasons. The APC medians were recalculated after we reassigned the affected HCPCS codes. Both the HCPCS medians and the APC medians were weighted to account for the inclusion of multiple units of the bypass codes in the creation of "pseudo" single bills.

In our review of median costs for HCPCS codes and their assigned APCs, we have frequently noticed that some services are consistently rarely performed in the hospital outpatient setting for the Medicare population. In particular, there are a number of services, such as several procedures related to the care of pregnant women, that have annual Medicare claims volume of 100 or fewer occurrences. By definition, these services also have a small number of single bills from which to estimate median costs. In addition, in some cases, these codes have been historically assigned to clinical APCs where all the services are low volume. Therefore, the median costs for these services and APCs often fluctuate from year to year, in part due to the variability created by such a small number of claims. One of the benefits of basing payment on the median cost of many HCPCS codes with sufficient single bill representation in an APC is that such fluctuation is moderated by the increased number of observations for similar services on which the APC median cost is also based. We considered proposing a distinct methodology for calculation of the median cost of low total volume APCs in order to provide more stability in payment from year to year for these low total volume services. However, after examination of the low total volume OPPS services and their assigned APCs, we concluded that there were other clinical APCs with higher volumes of total claims to which these low total volume services could be reassigned, while ensuring the continued clinical and resource homogeneity of the clinical APCs to which they would be newly reassigned. Therefore, we believe that it is more appropriate to reconfigure clinical APCs to eliminate most of the low total volume APCs. These low volume services differ from other OPPS services only because they are not often furnished to the Medicare population. Therefore, we are proposing to reconfigure certain clinical APCs for CY 2008 as a way to promote stability and appropriate payment for the services assigned to them, including low total volume services. We believe that these proposed reconfigurations maintain APC clinical and resource homogeneity. We are proposing these changes as an alternative to developing specific quantitative approaches to treating low total volume APCs differently for purposes of median calculation. As a result of this proposal, 3 APCs proposed for CY 2008 (all of which are New Technology APCs) have a total volume of services less than 100, and only 17 APCs have a total volume of less than 1,000, in comparison with CY 2007 where 9 APCs (including 3 New Technology APCs) had a total volume of less than 100 and 36 APCs had a total volume of less than 1,000.

A detailed discussion of the medians for blood and blood products is included in section X. of this proposed rule. A discussion of the medians for APCs that require one or more devices when the service is performed is included in section IV.A. of this proposed rule. A discussion of the median for partial hospitalization is included below in section II.B. of this proposed rule.

Revenue code Description
0250 PHARMACY.
0251 GENERIC.
0252 NONGENERIC.
0254 PHARMACY INCIDENT TO OTHER DIAGNOSTIC.
0255 PHARMACY INCIDENT TO RADIOLOGY.
0257 NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
0258 IV SOLUTIONS.
0259 OTHER PHARMACY.
0260 IV THERAPY, GENERAL CLASS.
0262 IV THERAPY/PHARMACY SERVICES.
0263 SUPPLY/DELIVERY.
0264 IV THERAPY/SUPPLIES.
0269 OTHER IV THERAPY.
0270 MS SUPPLIES.
0271 NONSTERILE SUPPLIES.
0272 STERILE SUPPLIES.
0273 TAKE HOME SUPPLIES.
0275 PACEMAKER DRUG.
0276 INTRAOCULAR LENS SOURCE DRUG.
0278 OTHER IMPLANTS.
0279 OTHER MS SUPPLIES.
0280 ONCOLOGY.
0289 OTHER ONCOLOGY.
0343 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMS.
0344 THERAPEUTIC RADIOPHARMS.
0370 ANESTHESIA.
0371 ANESTHESIA INCIDENT TO RADIOLOGY.
0372 ANESTHESIA INCIDENT TO OTHER DIAGNOSTIC.
0379 OTHER ANESTHESIA.
0390 BLOOD STORAGE AND PROCESSING.
0399 OTHER BLOOD STORAGE AND PROCESSING.
0560 MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES.
0569 OTHER MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES.
0621 SUPPLIES INCIDENT TO RADIOLOGY.
0622 SUPPLIES INCIDENT TO OTHER DIAGNOSTIC.
0624 INVESTIGATIONAL DEVICE (IDE).
0630 DRUGS REQUIRING SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION, GENERAL CLASS.
0631 SINGLE SOURCE.
0632 MULTIPLE.
0633 RESTRICTIVE PRESCRIPTION.
0681 TRAUMA RESPONSE, LEVEL I.
0682 TRAUMA RESPONSE, LEVEL II.
0683 TRAUMA RESPONSE, LEVEL III.
0684 TRAUMA RESPONSE, LEVEL IV.
0689 TRAUMA RESPONSE, OTHER.
0700 CAST ROOM.
0709 OTHER CAST ROOM.
0710 RECOVERY ROOM.
0719 OTHER RECOVERY ROOM.
0720 LABOR ROOM.
0721 LABOR.
0762 OBSERVATION ROOM.
0810 ORGAN ACQUISITION.
0819 OTHER ORGAN ACQUISITION.
0942 EDUCATION/TRAINING.

3. Proposed Calculation of OPPS Scaled Payment Weights

Using the median APC costs discussed previously, we calculated the proposed relative payment weights for each APC for CY 2008 shown in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule. In years prior to CY 2007, we standardized all the relative payment weights to APC 0601 (Mid Level Clinic Visit) because it is one of the most frequently performed services in the hospital outpatient setting. We assigned APC 0601 a relative payment weight of 1.00 and divided the median cost for each APC by the median cost for APC 0601 to derive the relative payment weight for each APC.

Beginning with the CY 2007 OPPS, we standardized all of the relative payment weights to APC 0606 (Level 3 Clinic Visits) because we deleted APC 0601 as part of the reconfiguration of the visit APCs. We chose APC 0606 as the base because under our proposal to reconfigure the APCs where clinic visits are assigned for CY 2007, APC 0606 is the middle level clinic visit APC (that is, Level 3 of five levels). We have historically used the median cost of the middle level clinic visit APC (that is APC 0601 through CY 2006) to calculate unscaled weights because mid-level clinic visits are among the most frequently performed services in the hospital outpatient setting. Therefore, to maintain consistency in using a median for calculating unscaled weights representing the median cost of some of the most frequently provided services, we proposed to continue to use the median cost of the mid-level clinic APC, proposed APC 0606, to calculate unscaled weights. Following our standard methodology, but using the CY 2007 median for APC 0606, for CY 2007 we assigned APC 0606 a relative payment weight of 1.00 and divided the median cost of each APC by the median cost for APC 0606 to derive the unscaled relative payment weight for each APC. The choice of the APC on which to base the relative weights for all other APCs does not affect the payments made under the OPPS because we scale the weights for budget neutrality. We are again proposing to use APC 0606 as the base for the CY 2008 OPPS relative weights.

Section 1833(t)(9)(B) of the Act requires that APC reclassification and recalibration changes, wage index changes, and other adjustments be made in a manner that assures that aggregate payments under the OPPS for CY 2008 are neither greater than nor less than the aggregate payments that would have been made without the changes. To comply with this requirement concerning the APC changes, we compared aggregate payments using the CY 2007 relative weights to aggregate payments using the CY 2008 proposed relative weights. This year, we included payments to CMHCs in our comparison. Based on this comparison, we adjusted the relative weights for purposes of budget neutrality. The unscaled relative payment weights were adjusted by a weight scaler of 1.3665 for budget neutrality. In addition to adjusting for increases and decreases in weight due to the recalibration of APC medians, the scaler also accounts for any change in the base, other than changes in volume, which are not a factor in the weight scaler.

The proposed relative payment weights listed in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule incorporate the recalibration adjustments discussed in sections II.A.1. and 2. of this proposed rule.

Section 1833(t)(14)(H) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, states that "Additional expenditures resulting from this paragraph shall not be taken into account in establishing the conversion factor, weighting and other adjustment factors for 2004 and 2005 under paragraph (9) but shall be taken into account for subsequent years." Section 1833(t)(14) of the Act provides the payment rates for certain "specified covered outpatient drugs." Therefore, the cost of those specified covered outpatient drugs (as discussed in section V. of this proposed rule) is included in the budget neutrality calculations for the CY 2008 OPPS.

4. Proposed Changes to Packaged Services

(If you choose to comment on the issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Packaged Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

a. Background

When the Medicare program was first implemented, it paid for hospital services (inpatient and outpatient) based on hospital-specific reasonable costs attributable to furnishing services to Medicare beneficiaries. Later the law was amended to limit payment to the lesser of the hospital's reasonable cost or customary charges for services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries. Specific service-based methodologies were then developed for certain types of services, such as clinical laboratory tests and durable medical equipment, while payments for outpatient surgical procedures and other diagnostic tests were based on a blend of the hospital's aggregate Medicare costs for these services and Medicare's payment for similar services in other ambulatory settings. While this mix of different payment methodologies was in use, hospital outpatient services were growing rapidly following the implementation of the IPPS in 1983. The brisk increase in hospital outpatient services led to an interest in creating payment incentives to promote more efficient delivery of hospital outpatient services through a Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services, and the final statutory requirements for the OPPS were established by the BBA and the BBRA. During the period of time when different approaches to prospective payment for hospital outpatient services were being considered, a variety of reports to Congress (June 1988, September 1990, and March 1995) discussed three major issues related to defining the unit of payment for the payment system, specifically the extent to which clinically similar procedures should be grouped for payment purposes and the logic that should be used for the groupings; the extent to which payment for minor, ancillary services associated with a significant procedure should be packaged into a single payment for the procedure (which we refer to as "packaging"); and the extent to which payment for multiple significant procedures related to an outpatient encounter or to an episode of care should be bundled into a single unit of payment (which we refer to as "bundling"). Both packaging and bundling were presented as approaches to creating incentives for efficiency, with their potential policy disadvantages including inconsistency with other ambulatory fee schedules, reduced transparency of service-specific payment, and the potential for hospitals shifting the delivery of packaged or bundled services to delivery settings other than the hospital outpatient department (HOPD).

The OPPS, like other prospective payment systems, relies on the concept of averaging, where the payment may be more or less than the estimated costs of providing a service or package of services for a particular patient, but with the exception of outlier cases, it is adequate to ensure access to appropriate care. Decisions about packaging and bundling payment involve a balance between ensuring some separate payment for individual services and establishing incentives for efficiency through larger units of payment. In many situations, the final payment rate for a package of services may do a better job of balancing variability in the relative costs of component services compared to individual rates covering a smaller unit of service without packaging or bundling. Packaging payments into larger payment bundles promotes the stability of payment for services over time, a characteristic that reportedly is very important to hospitals. Unlike packaged services, the costs of individual services typically show greater variation because the higher variability for some component items and services cannot be balanced with lower variability for others and because relative weights are typically estimated using a smaller set of claims. When compared to service-specific payment, packaging or bundling payment for component services may change payment at the hospital level to the extent that there are systematic differences across hospitals in their performance of the services included in that unit of payment. Hospitals spending more per case than payment received would be encouraged to review their service patterns to ensure that they furnish services as efficiently as possible. Similarly, we believe that unpackaging services heightens the hospital's focus on pricing individual services, rather than the efficient delivery of those services. Over the past several years of the OPPS, greater unpackaging of payment has occurred simultaneously with continued tremendous growth in OPPS expenditures as a result of increasing volumes of individual services, as discussed in further detail below. Also discussed in further detail below, most recently in its comments to the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule and in the context of this rapid spending growth, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) encouraged CMS to broaden the payment bundles under the OPPS to encourage providers to use resources efficiently.

As permitted under section 1833(t)(2)(B) of the Act, the OPPS establishes groups of covered HOPD services, namely APC groups, and uses them as the basic unit of payment. During the evolution of the OPPS over the past 7 years, significant attention has been concentrated on service-specific payment for services furnished to particular patients, rather than on creating incentives for the efficient delivery of services through encounter or episode-of-care-based payment. Overall packaging included in the clinical APCs has decreased, and the procedure groupings have become smaller as the focus has shifted to refining service-level payment. Specifically, in the CY 2003 OPPS, there were 569 APCs, but by CY 2007, the number of APCs had grown to 862, a 51-percent increase in 4 years. Similarly, the percentage of CPT codes for procedural services that receive packaged payment declined by over 10 percent between CY 2003 and CY 2007.

Currently, the APC groups reflect a modest degree of packaging, including packaged payment for minor ancillary services, inexpensive drugs, medical supplies, implantable devices, capital-related costs, operating and recovery room use, and anesthesia services. Bundling payment for multiple significant services provided in the same hospital outpatient encounter or during an episode of care is not currently a common OPPS payment practice, because the APC groups generally reflect only the modest packaging associated with individual procedures or services. Unconditionally packaged services with HCPCS codes are identified by the status indicator "N." Conditionally packaged services, specifically those services whose payment is packaged unless specific criteria for separate payment are met, are assigned to status indicator "Q." To the extent possible, hospitals may use HCPCS codes to report any packaged services that were performed, consistent with CPT or CMS coding guidelines, but packaged costs also may be uncoded and included in specific revenue code charges. Hospitals include charges for packaged services on their claims, and the costs associated with those packaged services are then added into the costs of separately payable procedures on the same claims in establishing payment rates for the separately payable services.

Packaging and bundling payment for multiple interrelated services into a single payment creates incentives for providers to furnish services in the most efficient way by enabling hospitals to manage their resources with maximum flexibility, thereby encouraging long-term cost containment. For example, where there are a variety of supplies that could be used to furnish a service, some of which are more expensive than others, packaging encourages hospitals to use the least expensive item that meets the patient's needs, rather than to routinely use a more expensive item. Packaging also encourages hospitals to negotiate carefully with manufacturers and suppliers to reduce the costs of purchased items and services or to explore alternative group purchasing arrangements, thereby encouraging the most economical health care. Similarly, packaging encourages hospitals to establish protocols that ensure that services are furnished only when they are important and to carefully scrutinize the services ordered by practitioners to maximize the efficient use of hospital resources. Finally, packaging payments into larger payment bundles promotes the stability of payment for services over time. Packaging also may reduce the importance of refining service-specific payment because there is more opportunity for hospitals to average payment across higher cost cases requiring many ancillary services and lower cost cases requiring fewer ancillary services.

b. Addressing Growth in OPPS Volume and Spending

Creating additional incentives for providing only necessary services in the most efficient manner is of vital importance to Medicare today, in view of the recent explosion of growth in program expenditures for hospital outpatient services paid under the OPPS. As illustrated in Table 5 below, total spending has been growing at a rate of roughly 10 percent per year under the OPPS, and the Medicare Trustees project that total spending under the OPPS will increase by more than $3 billion from CY 2007 through CY 2008 to nearly $35 billion. Implementation of the OPPS has not slowed outpatient spending growth over the past few years; in fact, double-digit spending growth has generally been occurring. We are greatly concerned with this rate of increase in program expenditures under the OPPS.

OPPS growth CY 2001 CY 2002 CY 2003 CY 2004 CY 2005 CY 2006 CY 2007 CY 2008
Incurred Cost 17.702 19.561 21.156 23.866 26.572 29.338 31.641 34.960
Percent Increase 10.5 8.2 12.8 11.3 10.4 7.8 10.5
Source: CY 2007 Medicare Trustees' Report.

As with the other Medicare fee-for-service payment systems that are experiencing rapid spending growth, brisk growth in the intensity and utilization of services is the major reason for the current rates of growth in the OPPS, rather than general price or enrollment changes. Table 6 below illustrates the increases in the volume and intensity of hospital outpatient services over the past several years.

CY 2002 CY 2003 CY 2004 CY 2005 CY 2006 (Est.) CY 2007 (Est.) CY 2008 (Est.)
Percent Increase 3.5 2.5 7.6 7.4 8.6 6.4 5.8
Source: CY 2007 Medicare Trustees' Report.

For hospital outpatient services, the volume and intensity of services are estimated to have continued to increase significantly in recent years, at a rate of 8.6 percent between CY 2005 and CY 2006, the last two completed calendar years. As we discussed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68189 through 68190), the rapid growth in utilization of services under the OPPS shows that Medicare is paying mainly for more services each year, regardless of their quality or impact on beneficiary health. In its March 2007 Report to Congress (pages 55 and 56), MedPAC confirmed that much of the growth in service volume from 2003 to 2005 resulted from increases in the number of services per beneficiary who received care, rather than from increases in the number of beneficiaries served. The MedPAC found that while the rate of growth in service volume declined over that time period, the complexity of services, defined as the sum of the relative payment weights of all OPPS services divided by the volume of all services, increased, and that most of the growth was attributable to the insertion of devices and the provision of complex imaging services. The MedPAC further found that regression analysis suggested that relatively complex hospital outpatient services may be more profitable for hospitals than less complex services. In addition, its analysis indicated that favorable payments for complex services give hospitals an incentive to provide more of those complex services rather than fewer basic services, which increases overall service complexity. The MedPAC expressed concern about this relationship and concluded that the historically large increases in outpatient volume and service complexity suggest a need to recalibrate the OPPS. In the future, MedPAC plans to examine options for recalibrating the payment system to accurately match payments to the costs of individual services (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy, March 2007, pages 55 and 56).

As proposed for the CY 2007 OPPS and finalized for the CY 2009 OPPS, we developed a plan to promote higher quality services under the OPPS, so that Medicare spending would be directed toward those higher quality services (71 FR 68189 through 68197). We believe that Medicare payments should encourage physicians and other providers in their efforts to achieve better health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries at a lower cost. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we discussed the concept of "value-based purchasing" in the OPPS as well as in other Medicare payment systems. "Value-based purchasing" may use a range of incentives to achieve identified quality and efficiency goals, as a means of promoting better quality of care and more effective resource use in the Medicare payment systems. In developing the concept of value-based purchasing for Medicare, we have been working closely with stakeholder partners.

We continue to believe that the collection and submission of performance data and the public reporting of comparative information are strong incentives for hospital accountability in general and quality improvement in particular, while encouraging the most efficient and effective care. Measurement and reporting can focus the attention of hospitals and consumers on specific goals and on hospitals' performance relative to those goals. Development and implementation of performance measurement and reporting by hospitals can thus produce quality improvement in health care delivery. Hospital performance measures may also provide a foundation for performance-based rather than volume-based payments.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, as a first step in the OPPS toward value-based purchasing, we finalized a policy that would employ our equitable adjustment authority under section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act to establish an OPPS Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program based on measures specifically developed to characterize the quality of outpatient care (71 FR 68197). We finalized implementation of the program for CY 2009, when we would implement a 2.0 point reduction to the OPPS conversion factor update for those hospitals that do not meet the specific requirements of the CY 2009 OPPS RHQDAPU program. We described the CY 2009 program which would be based upon CY 2008 hospital reporting of appropriate measures of the quality of hospital outpatient care that have been carefully developed and evaluated, and endorsed as appropriate, with significant input from stakeholders. We reiterated our belief that ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries receive the care they need and that such services are of high quality are the necessary initial steps to incorporating value-based purchasing into the OPPS. We explained that we are specifically seeking to encourage care that is both efficient and of high quality in the HOPD.

Subsequent to the publication of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, section 109(b) of the MIEA-TRHCA specifies that in the case of a subsection (d) hospital (defined under section 1886(d)(1)(B) of the Act as hospitals that are located in the 50 States or the District of Columbia other than those categories of hospitals or hospital units that are specifically excluded from the IPPS, including psychiatric, rehabilitation, long-term care, children's, and cancer hospitals or hospital units) that does not submit to the Secretary the quality reporting data required for CY 2009 and each subsequent year, the OPPS annual update factor shall be reduced by 2.0 percentage points. The quality reporting program proposed for CY 2008 according to this provision is referred to as the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program (HOP QDRP) and is discussed in detail in section XVII. of this proposed rule.

As the next step in our movement toward value-based purchasing under the OPPS and to complement the HOP QDRP for CY 2009, with measure reporting beginning in CY 2008, we believe it is important to initiate specific payment approaches to explicitly encourage efficiency in the hospital outpatient setting that we believe will control future growth in the volume of OPPS services. While the HOP QDRP will encourage the provision of higher quality hospital outpatient services that lead to improved health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries, we believe that more targeted approaches are also necessary to encourage increased hospital efficiency. Two alternatives we have considered that would be feasible under current law include establishing a methodology to measure the growth in volume and reduce OPPS payment rates to account for unnecessary increases in volume or developing payment incentives for hospitals to ensure that they provide necessary services as efficiently as possible.

With respect to the first alternative, section 1833(t)(2)(F) of the Act requires us to establish a methodology for controlling unnecessary increases in the volume of covered OPPS services, and section 1833(t)(9)(C) of the Act authorizes us to adjust the update to the conversion factor if, under section 1833(t)(2)(F) of the Act, we determine that there is growth in volume that exceeds established tolerances. As we indicated in the September 8, 1998 proposed rule proposing the establishment of the OPPS (63 FR 47585), we considered creating a system that mirrors the sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology applied to the MPFS update to control unnecessary growth in service volume. However, implementing such a system could have the potentially undesirable effect of escalating service volume as payment rates stagnate and hospital costs rise, thus actually resulting in a growth in volume rather than providing an incentive to control volume. Therefore, this approach to addressing the volume growth under the OPPS could inadvertently result in the exact opposite of our desired outcome.

The second alternative we considered is to expand the packaging of supportive ancillary services and ultimately bundle payment for multiple independent services into a single OPPS payment. We believe that this would create incentives for hospitals to monitor and adjust the volume and efficiency of services themselves, by enabling them to manage their resources with maximum flexibility. Instead of external controls on volume, we believe that it is preferable for the OPPS to create payment incentives for hospitals to carefully scrutinize their service patterns to ensure that they furnish only those services that are necessary for high quality care and to ensure that they provide care as efficiently as possible. Specifically, we believe that increased packaging and bundling are the most appropriate payment strategies to establish such incentives in a prospective payment system, and that this approach is clearly preferable to the establishment of an SGR or other methodology that seeks to control spending by addressing significant growth in volume and program spending with lower payments.

In its October 6, 2006 letter of comment on the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, MedPAC urged us to establish broader payment bundles in both the revised ASC and hospital outpatient prospective payment systems to promote efficient resource use and better align the two payment systems. In particular, our proposal for the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system proposed to package payment for all items and services directly related to the provision of covered surgical procedures into the ASC facility payment for the associated surgical procedure (71 FR 49468). These other items and services included all drugs, biologicals, contrast agents, implantable devices, and diagnostic services such as imaging. Because a number of these items and services are separately paid under the OPPS and the proposal included the establishment of most ASC payment weights based on the procedures' corresponding OPPS payment weights, MedPAC encouraged us to align the payment bundles in the two payment systems by increasing the size of the payment bundles under the OPPS.

Moreover, MedPAC staff indicated in testimony at the January 9, 2007 MedPAC public meeting that the growth in OPPS spending and volume raises questions about whether the OPPS should be changed to encourage greater efficiency (page 390 of the January 9, 2007 MedPAC meeting transcript available at http://www.medpac.gov ). MedPAC staff explained at that time that MedPAC intends to perform a long-term assessment of the design of the OPPS, including considering the bundling of payments for procedures and visits furnished over a period of time into a single payment, assessing whether there should be an expenditure target for hospital outpatient services, evaluating whether payments for multiple imaging services provided in the same session should be discounted, and reviewing the methodology used by CMS to determine relative payment weights for hospital outpatient services. We welcome MedPAC's study of these areas, particularly with regard to how we might develop appropriate payment rates for larger bundles of services.

Because we believe it is important that the OPPS create enhanced incentives for hospitals to provide only necessary, high quality care and to provide that care as efficiently as possible, we have given considerable thought to how we could increase packaging under the OPPS in a manner that would not place hospitals at substantial financial risk but which would create incentives for efficiency and volume control, while providing hospitals with flexibility to provide care in the most appropriate way for each Medicare beneficiary. We are considering the possibility of greater bundling of payment for major hospital outpatient services, which could result in establishing OPPS payments for episodes of care, and for this reason we particularly welcome MedPAC's exploration of how such an approach might be incorporated into the OPPS payment methodology. We are particularly concerned about the potential for shifting higher cost bundled services to other ambulatory settings, and we welcome ideas on deterring such activity. We are currently considering the complex policy issues related to the possible development and implementation of a bundled payment policy for hospital outpatient services that involves significant services provided over a period of time which could be paid through an episode-based payment methodology, but we consider this possible approach to be a long-term policy objective. We encourage public comments regarding the specific hospital outpatient services, clinical and financial issues, ratesetting methodologies, and operational challenges we should consider in our exploratory work in this area.

We also are examining how we might possibly establish payments for same-day care encounters, building upon the current use of APCs for payment through greater packaging of supportive ancillary services. This could include conditional packaging of supportive ancillary services into payment for the procedure that is the reason for the OPPS encounter (for example, diagnostic tests performed on the day of a scheduled procedure). Another approach could include creation of composite APCs for frequently performed combinations of surgical procedures (for example, one APC payment for multiple cardiac electrophysiologic procedures performed on the same date). Not only could these encounter-based payment groups create enhanced incentives for efficiency, but they may also enable us to utilize for ratesetting many of the multiple procedure claims that are not now used in our establishment of OPPS rates for single procedures. (We refer readers to section II.A.1.b. of this proposed rule for a more detailed discussion of the treatment of multiple procedure claims in the ratesetting process.) For CY 2008, we are proposing two new composite APCs for CY 2008 payment of combinations of services in two clinical care areas, as discussed under section II.A.4.d. of this proposed rule. We look forward to receiving public comment on this proposal as we explore the possibility of moving toward basing OPPS payment on larger packages and bundles of services provided in a single hospital outpatient encounter.

We intend to involve the APC Panel in our future exploration of how we can develop encounter-based and episode-based payment groups, and we look forward to the findings and recommendations of MedPAC in this area. This is a significant change in direction for the OPPS, and we specifically seek the recommendations of all stakeholders with regard to which ancillary services could be packaged and those combinations of services provided in a single encounter or over time that could be bundled together for payment. We are hopeful that expanded packaging and, ultimately, greater bundling under the OPPS may result in sufficient moderation of growth in volume and spending that further controls would not be needed. However, if spending were to continue to escalate at the current rates, even after we have exhausted our options for increased packaging and bundling, we are considering multiple options under our authority to address these issues, including the possibility of imposing external controls that could link growth in volume to reduced payments under the OPPS in the future.

c. Proposed Packaging Approach

With the exception of the two composite APCs that we are proposing for CY 2008 and discuss in detail in section II.A.4.d. of this proposed rule, we are not currently prepared to propose an episode-based or fully developed encounter-based payment methodology for CY 2008 as our next step in value-based purchasing for the OPPS. However, in reviewing our approach to revising payment packages and bundles, we have examined services currently provided under the OPPS, looking for categories of ancillary items and services for which we believe payment could be appropriately packaged into larger payment packages for the encounter. For this first step in creating larger payment groups, we examined the HCPCS code definitions (including CPT code descriptors) to see whether there were categories of codes for which packaging would be a logical expansion of the longstanding packaging policy that has been a part of the OPPS since its inception. In general, we have often packaged the costs of selected HCPCS codes into payment for services reported with other HCPCS codes where we believed that one code reported an item or service that was integral to the provision of care that was reported by another HCPCS code.

As an example of a previous change in the OPPS packaging status for a HCPCS code that is ancillary and supportive, under the CY 2007 OPPS, we note that CPT code 93641 (Electrophysiologic evaluation of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator leads including defibrillation threshold evaluation (induction of arrhythmia, evaluate of sensing an pacing for arrhythmia termination) at the time of initial implantation or replacement; with testing of single chamber or dual chamber cardioverter defibrillator) went from separate to packaged payment. This service is only performed during the course of a surgical procedure for implantation or replacement of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads, and these surgical implantation procedures are currently assigned to APC 0106 (Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes) and APC 0108 (Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads). We considered the electrophysiologic evaluation service (CPT code 93641) to be an ancillary supportive service that may be performed only in the same operative session as a procedure that could otherwise be performed independently of the electrophysiologic evaluation service. In this particular case, the APC Panel recommended for CY 2007 that we package payment for this diagnostic test and we adopted that recommendation for the CY 2007 OPPS. Making this payment change in this specific case resulted in the availability of significantly more claims data and, therefore, establishment of more valid and representative estimated median costs for the lead insertion and electrophysiologic evaluation services furnished in the single hospital encounter.

In the case of much of the care furnished in the HOPD, we believe that it is appropriate to view a complete service as potentially being reported by a combination of two or more HCPCS codes, rather than a single code, and to establish payment policy that supports this view. Ideally, we would consider a complete HOPD service to be the totality of care furnished in a hospital outpatient encounter or in an episode of care. In general, we believe that it is particularly appropriate to package payment for those items and services that are typically ancillary and supportive into the payment for the primary diagnostic or therapeutic modalities in which they are used. As a significant first step towards creating payment units that represent larger units of service, we examined whether there are categories of HCPCS codes that are typically ancillary and supportive to diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Specifically, as our initial substantial step toward creating larger payment groups for hospital outpatient care, we are proposing to package payment for items and services in the seven categories listed below into the payment for the primary diagnostic or therapeutic modality to which we believe these items and services are typically ancillary and supportive. We specifically chose these categories of HCPCS codes for packaging because we believe that the items and services described by the codes in these categories are the HCPCS codes that are typically ancillary and supportive to a primary diagnostic or therapeutic modality and, in those cases, are an integral part of the primary service they support. We are proposing to assign status indicator "N" to those HCPCS codes that we believe are always integral to the performance of the primary modality and to package their costs into the costs of the separately paid primary services with which they are billed. We are proposing to assign status indicator "Q" to those HCPCS codes that we believe are typically integral to the performance of the primary modality and to package payment for their costs into the costs of the separately paid primary services with which they are usually billed but to pay them separately in those uncommon cases in which no other separately paid primary service is furnished in the hospital outpatient encounter.

For ease of reference in our subsequent discussion in each of the seven areas, we refer to the HCPCS codes for which we are proposing to package (or conditionally package) payment as dependent services. We use the term "independent service" to refer to the HCPCS codes that represent the primary therapeutic or diagnostic modality into which we are proposing to package payment for the dependent service. We note that, in future years as we consider the development of larger payment groups that more broadly reflect services provided in an encounter or episode of care, it is possible that we might propose to bundle payment for a service that we now refer to as "independent" in this proposed rule.

Specifically, we are proposing to package the payment for HCPCS codes describing the dependent items and services in the following seven categories into the payment for the independent services with which they are furnished:

• Guidance services.

• Image processing services.

• Intraoperative services.

• Imaging supervision and interpretation services.

• Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.

• Contrast media and.

• Observation services.

We identify the HCPCS codes we are proposing to package for CY 2008, explain our rationale for proposing to package the codes in these categories, provide examples of how HCPCS and APC median costs and payments would change under these proposals, and discuss the impact of these changes in the discussion below under each category.

The median costs of services at the HCPCS level for many separately paid procedures change as a result of this proposal because we are proposing to change the composition of the payment packages associated with the HCPCS codes. Moreover, as a result of changes to the HCPCS median costs, we are proposing to reassign some HCPCS codes to different clinical APCs for CY 2008 to avoid 2 times violations and to ensure continuing clinical and resource homogeneity of the APCs. Therefore, the APC median costs change not only as a result of the increased packaging itself but also as a result of the migration of HCPCS codes into and out of APCs through APC reconfiguration. The file of HCPCS code and APC median costs resulting from our proposal is found under supporting documentation for this proposed rule on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/HORD/list.asp#TopOfPage .

Review of the HCPCS median costs indicates that, while the proposed median costs rise for some HCPCS codes as a result of increased packaging that expands the costs included in the payment packages, there are also cases in which the proposed median costs decline as a result of these proposed changes. While it seems intuitive to believe that the proposed median costs of the remaining separately paid services should rise when the costs of services previously paid separately are packaged into larger payment groups, it is more challenging to understand why the proposed median costs of separately paid services would not change or would decline when the costs of previously paid services are packaged.

Medians are generally more stable than means because they are less sensitive to extreme observations, but medians typically do not reflect subtle changes in cost distributions. The OPPS' use of medians rather than means usually results in relative weight estimates being less sensitive to packaging decisions. Specifically, the median cost for a particular independent procedure generally will be higher as a result of added packaging, but also could change little or be lower because median costs typically do not reflect small distributional changes and also because changes to the packaged HCPCS codes affect both the number and composition of single bills and the mix of hospitals contributing those single bills. Such a decline, no change, or an increase in the median cost at the HCPCS code level could result from a change in the number of single bills used to set the median cost. With greater packaging, more "natural" single bills are created for some codes but fewer "pseudo" single bills are created. Thus, some APCs gain single bills and some lose single bills due to packaging changes, as well as to the reassignment of some codes to different APCs. When more claims from a different mix of providers are used to set the median cost for the HCPCS code, the median cost could move higher or lower within the array of per claim costs.

Similarly, proposed revisions to APC assignments that are necessary to resolve 2 times violations that could arise as a result of changes in the HCPCS median cost for one or more codes due to additional packaging may also result in increases or decreases to APC median costs and, therefore, to increases or decreases in the payments for HCPCS codes that would not be otherwise affected except for the CY 2008 proposed packaging approach for the seven categories of items and services.

We have examined the proposed aggregate impact of making these changes on payment for CY 2008. Because the OPPS is a budget neutral payment system in which the amount of payment weight in the system is annually adjusted for changes in expenditures created by changes in APC weights and codes (but is not currently adjusted based on estimated growth in service volume), the effects of the packaging changes we are proposing result in changes to scaled weights and, therefore, to the payment rates for all separately paid procedures. These changes result from both shifts in median costs as a result of increased packaging, changes in multiple procedure discounting patterns, and a higher weight scaler that is applied to all unscaled APC weights. (We refer readers to section II.A.3. of this proposed rule for an explanation of the weight scaler.) In a budget neutral system, the monies previously paid for services that are now proposed to be packaged are not lost, but are redistributed to all other services. A higher weight scaler would increase payment rates relative to observed median costs for independent services by redistributing the lost weight of packaged items that historically have been paid separately and the lost weight when the median costs of independent services do not completely reflect the full incremental cost of the packaged services. The impact of this proposed change on proposed CY 2008 OPPS payments is discussed in section XXII B. of this proposed rule, and the impact on various classifications of hospitals is shown in Column 2B in Table 67 in that section.

We estimate that our CY 2008 proposal would redistribute approximately 1.2 percent of the estimated CY 2007 base year expenditures under the OPPS. The monies associated with this redistribution would be in addition to any increase that would otherwise occur due to a proposed higher median cost for the APC as a result of the expanded payment package. If the relative weight for a particular APC decreases as a result of the proposed packaging approach, the increased weight scaler may or may not result in a relative weight that is equal to or greater than the relative weight that would occur without the proposed packaging approach. In general, the packaging that we are proposing would have more effect on payment for some services than on payment for others because the dependent items and services that we are proposing for packaging are furnished more often with some independent services than with others. However, because of the amount of payment weight that would be redistributed by this proposal, there would be some impact on payments for all OPPS services whose rates are set based on payment weights, and the impact on any given hospital would vary based on the mix of services furnished by the hospital.

The following discussion separately addresses each of the seven categories of items and services for which we are proposing to package payment under the CY 2008 OPPS as part of our packaging proposal. Many codes that we are proposing to package for CY 2008 could fit into more than one of those seven categories. For example, CPT code 93325 (Doppler echocardiography color flow velocity mapping (List separately in addition to codes for echocardiography)) could be included in both the intraoperative and image processing categories. Therefore, for organizational purposes, both to ensure that each code appears in only one category and to facilitate discussion of our CY 2008 proposal, we have created a hierarchy of categories that determines which category each code appropriately falls into. This hierarchy is organized from the most clinically specific to the most general type of category. The hierarchy of categories is as follows: guidance services, image processing services, intraoperative services, and imaging supervision and interpretation services. Therefore, while CPT code 93325 may logically be grouped with either imaging processing services or intraoperative services, it is treated as an image processing service because that group is more clinically specific and precedes intraoperative services in the hierarchy. We did not believe it was necessary to include diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, or observation categories in this list because those services generally map to only one of those categories. We note that there is no cost estimation or payment implications related to the assignment of a HCPCS code for purposes of discussion to any specific category.

(1) Guidance Services

We are proposing to package payment for HCPCS guidance codes for CY 2008, specifically those codes that are reported for supportive guidance services, such as ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and stereotactic navigation services, that aid the performance of an independent procedure. We performed a broad search for such services, relying upon the American Medical Association's (AMA's) CY 2007 book of CPT codes and the CY 2007 book of Level II HCPCS codes, which identified specific HCPCS codes as guidance codes. Moreover, we performed a clinical review of all HCPCS codes to capture additional codes that are not necessarily identified as "guidance" services but describe services that provide directional information during the course of performing an independent procedure. For example, we are proposing to package CPT code 61795 (Stereotactic computer-assisted volumetric (navigational) procedure, intracranial, extracranial, or spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)) because we consider it to be a guidance service that provides three-dimensional information to direct the performance of intracranial or other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. We also included HCPCS codes that existed in CY 2006 but were deleted and were replaced in CY 2007. We included the CY 2006 HCPCS codes because we are proposing to use the CY 2006 claims data to calculate the CY 2008 OPPS median costs on which the CY 2008 payment rates would be based. Many, although not all, of the CPT guidance codes we identified are designated by CPT as add-on codes that are to be reported in addition to the CPT code for the primary procedure. We also note that there are a number of CPT codes describing independent surgical procedures but which the code descriptors indicate that guidance is included in the code reported for the surgical procedure if it is used and, therefore, packaged payment is already made for the associated guidance service under the OPPS. For example, the independent procedure described by CPT code 55873 (Cryosurgical ablation of the prostate (includes ultrasonic guidance for interstitial cryosurgical probe placement)) already includes the ultrasound guidance that may be used. We believe packaging payment for every guidance service under the OPPS would provide consistently packaged payment for all these services that are used to direct independent procedures, even if they are currently separately reported.

Because these dependent guidance procedures support the performance of an independent procedure and they are generally provided in the same operative session as the independent procedure, we believe that it would be appropriate to package their payment into the OPPS payment for the independent procedure performed. However, guidance services differ from some of the other categories of services that we are proposing to package for CY 2008. Hospitals sometimes may have the option of choosing whether to perform a guidance service immediately preceding or during the main independent procedure, or not at all, unlike many of the imaging supervision and interpretation services, for example, which are generally always reported when the independent procedure is performed. Once a hospital decides that guidance is appropriate, the hospital may have several options regarding the type of guidance service that can be performed. For example, when inserting a central venous access device, hospitals have the option of using no guidance, ultrasound guidance, or fluoroscopic guidance, and the selection in any specific case will depend upon the specific clinical circumstances of the device insertion procedure. In fact, the historical hospital claims data demonstrate that various guidance services for the insertion of these devices, which have historically received packaged payment under the OPPS, are used frequently for the insertion of vascular access devices.

Thus, we recognize hospitals have several options regarding the performance and types of guidance services they use. However, we believe that hospitals utilize the most appropriate form of guidance for the specific procedure that is performed. We do not want to create payment incentives to use guidance for all independent procedures or to provide one form of guidance instead of another. Therefore, by proposing to package payment for all forms of guidance, we are specifically encouraging hospitals to utilize the most cost effective and clinically advantageous method of guidance that is appropriate in each situation by providing them with the maximum flexibility associated with a single payment for the independent procedure. Similarly, hospitals may appropriately not utilize guidance services in certain situations based on clinical indications.

Because guidance services can be appropriately reported in association with many independent procedures, under our proposed packaging of guidance services for CY 2008, the costs associated with guidance services would be mapped to a larger number of independent procedures than some other categories of codes that we are proposing to package. For example, CPT code 76001 (Fluoroscopy, physician time more than one hour, assisting a non-radiologic physician (e.g., nephrostolithotomy, ERCP, bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy)) can be reported with a wide range of services. According to the CPT code descriptor, these procedures include nephrostolithotomy, which may be reported with CPT code 50080 (Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy or pyelostolithotomy, with or without dilation, endoscopy, lithotripsy, stenting, or basket extraction; up to 2 cm), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, which may be reported with CPT code 43260 (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)). Therefore, the cost of the fluoroscopic guidance would be reflected in the payment for each of these independent services, in addition to numerous other procedures, rather than in the payment for only one or two independent services, as is the case for some of the other categories of codes that we are proposing to package for CY 2008.

In addition, because independent procedures such as CPT code 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee joint, subacromial bursa)) may be reported with or without guidance, the cost for the guidance will be reflected in the median cost for the independent procedure as a function of the frequency that guidance is reported with that procedure. As we stated previously, the median cost for a particular independent procedure generally will be higher as a result of added packaging, but also could change little or be lower because median costs typically do not reflect small distributional changes and because changes to the packaged HCPCS codes affect both the number and composition of single bills and the mix of hospitals contributing those single bills. In fact, the CY 2007 CPT book indicates that if guidance is performed with CPT code 20610, it may be appropriate to bill CPT code 76942 (Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), imaging supervision and interpretation); 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device)); 77012 (Computed tomography guidance for needle placement (e.g. biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), radiological supervision and interpretation); or 77021 (Magnetic resonance guidance for needle placement (e.g., for biopsy, needle aspiration, injection, or placement of localization device) radiological supervision and interpretation). The CY 2007 CPT book also implies that it is not always clinically necessary to use guidance in performing an arthrocentesis described by CPT code 20610.

The guidance procedures that we are proposing to package for CY 2008 vary in their resource costs. Resource cost was not a factor we considered when proposing to package guidance procedures. Notably, most of the guidance procedures are relatively low cost in comparison to the independent services they frequently accompany.

The codes we are proposing to identify as guidance codes for CY 2008 that would receive packaged payment are listed in Table 8 below.

Several of these codes, including CPT code 76937 (Ultrasound guidance for vascular access requiring ultrasound evaluation of potential access sites, documentation of selected vessel patency, concurrent realtime ultrasound visualization of vascular needle entry, with permanent recording and reporting (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), are already unconditionally (that is, always) packaged under the CY 2007 OPPS, where they have been assigned to status indicator "N." Payment for these services is currently made as part of the payment for the separately payable, independent services with which they are billed. No separate payment is made for services that we have assigned to status indicator "N." We are not proposing status indicator changes for the five guidance procedures that were unconditionally packaged for CY 2007.

We are proposing to change the status indicators for 31 guidance procedures from separately paid to unconditionally packaged (status indicator "N") for the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe that these services are always integral to and dependent upon the independent services that they support and, therefore, their payment would be appropriately packaged because they would generally be performed on the same date and in the same hospital as the independent services.

We are proposing to change the status indicator for 1 guidance procedure from separately paid to conditionally packaged (status indicator "Q"), and we will treat it as a "special" packaged code for the CY 2008 OPPS, specifically, CPT code 76000 (Fluoroscopy (separate procedure), up to 1 hour physician time, other than 71023 or 71034 (e.g. cardiac fluoroscopy)). This code was discussed in the past with the Packaging Subcommittee of the APC Panel which determined that, consistent with its code descriptor as a separate procedure, this procedure could sometimes be provided alone, without any other services on the claim. We believe that this procedure would usually be provided by a hospital as guidance in conjunction with another significant independent procedure on the same date of service but may occasionally be provided without another independent service. As a "special" packaged code, if the fluoroscopy service were billed without any other service assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X" reported on the same date of service, under our proposal we would not treat the fluoroscopy procedure as a dependent service for purposes of payment. If we were to unconditionally package payment for this procedure, treating it as a dependent service, hospitals would receive no payment at all when providing this service alone, although the procedure would not be functioning as a guidance service in that case. However, according to our proposal, its conditionally packaged status with its designation as a "special" packaged code would allow payment to be provided for this "Q" status fluoroscopy procedure, in which case it would be treated as an independent service under these limited circumstances. On the other hand, when the fluoroscopy service is furnished as a guidance procedure on the same day and in the same hospital as independent, separately paid services that are assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X," we are proposing to package payment for it as a dependent service. In all cases, we are proposing that hospitals that furnish independent services on the same date as dependent guidance services must bill them all on the same claim. We believe that when dependent guidance services and independent services are furnished on the same date and in the same facility, they are part of a single complete hospital outpatient service that is reported with more than one HCPCS code, and no separate payment should be made for the guidance service which supports the independent service.

We have calculated the median costs on which the proposed CY 2008 payment rates are based using the packaging status of each code as provided in Table 8 below. As we discussed earlier in more detail, this has the effect of both changing the median cost for the independent service into which the cost of the dependent service is packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the service we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, CPT code 76940 (Ultrasound guidance for, and monitoring of, parenchymal tissue ablation) is assigned to APC 0268 (Level I Ultrasound Guidance Procedures) for CY 2007. We are proposing to discontinue APC 0268 for CY 2008 and to provide packaged payment for the HCPCS codes that were previously assigned to APC 0268. CPT code 76940 was billed with CPT code 47382 (Ablation, one or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency) 148 times in the CY 2008 OPPS proposed rule claims data, and 42 percent of the claims for CPT code 76940 reported CPT code 47382 on the same date of service. Similarly, we note that almost 19 percent of the claims for CPT code 47382 also reported the ultrasound guidance service described by CPT code 76940. Under our proposed policy for the CY 2008 OPPS, we are proposing to expand the packaging associated with CPT code 47382 so that payment for the ultrasound guidance, if performed, would be packaged into the payment for the liver tumor ablation. Specifically, we would package payment for CPT code 76940 so that under the CY 2008 OPPS, the dependent procedure, in this case ultrasound guidance, would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payment for the independent procedure, in this case, the liver tumor ablation. The payment rates for this example associated with our CY 2008 proposal are outlined in Table 7 below.

In this case, the proposed CY 2008 median cost for APC 0423 (Level II Percutaneous Abdominal and Biliary Procedures) to which CPT code 47382 is assigned is $2,775.33, while the CY 2007 median cost of APC 0423 is $2,283.08 and of APC 0268 is $72.61. However, as discussed in section II.A.4.c. of this proposed rule concerning our general proposed packaging approach, the added effect of the budget neutrality adjustment that would result from the aggregate effects of the CY 2008 packaging proposal (were there no further budget neutrality adjustment for other reasons) significantly changes the final payment rates relative to median cost estimates. Table 7 presents a comparison of the CY 2007 payment for CPT codes 47382 and 76940, where CPT code 76940 is paid separately, to the CY 2008 payment we are proposing for CPT codes 47382 and 76940, where payment for CPT code 76940 would be packaged. This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging guidance services on payment to any given hospital because each individual hospital's case-mix and billing patterns would be different. The overall impact of packaging payment for CPT code 76940, as well as all the other proposed packaging changes we are proposing for CY 2008, can only be assessed in the aggregate for classes of hospitals. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impacts file can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (76940 paid separately) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (76940 packaged)
76940 Us guide, tissue ablation spine (dependent service) $73.04 $0.00
47382 Percut ablate liver rf (independent service) 2,296.47 2,810.08
Total Payment 2,369.51 2,810.08

The estimated overall impact of these changes presented in section XXII.B. of this proposed rule is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to when these dependent services are performed on the same date and by the same hospital that performs the independent services. To the extent that hospitals could change their behavior and perform the guidance services more or less frequently, on subsequent dates, or at settings outside of the hospital, the data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future budget neutrality adjustments. However, with respect to guidance services in particular, we believe that hospitals are limited in the extent to which they could change their behavior with regard to how they furnish these services. By their definition, these guidance services generally must be furnished on the same date and at the same operative location as the independent procedure in order for the guidance service to meaningfully contribute to the treatment of the patient in directing the performance of the independent procedure. We do not believe the clinical characteristics of the guidance services reported with the guidance HCPCS codes listed in Table 8 below will change in the immediate future.

As we indicated earlier, in all cases we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the guidance service on the same date as the independent service must bill both services on the same claim. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital-specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Inactive HCPCS Code effective 1/1/2008 or earlier (listed on the same line as its replacement code) Short descriptor of the inactive HCPCS code
19295 Place breast clip, precut S 0657 N n/a
61795 Brain surgery using computer S 0302 N n/a
62160 Neuroendoscopy add-on T 0122 N n/a
76000 Fluoroscope examination X 0272 Q 0272
76001 Fluoroscope exam, extensive N n/a N n/a
76930 Echo guide, cardiocentesis S 0268 N n/a
76932 Echo guide for heart biopsy S 0309 N n/a
76936 Echo guide for artery repair S 0309 N n/a
76937 Us guide, vascular access N n/a N n/a
76940 Us guide, tissue ablation S 0268 N n/a
76941 Echo guide for transfusion S 0268 N n/a
76942 Echo guide for biopsy S 0268 N n/a
76945 Echo guide, villus sampling S 0268 N n/a
76946 Echo guide for amniocentesis S 0268 N n/a
76948 Echo guide, ova aspiration S 0309 N n/a
76950 Echo guidance radiotherapy S 0268 N n/a
76965 Echo guidance radiotherapy S 0308 N n/a
76975 GI endoscopic ultrasound S 0266 N n/a
76998 Us guide, intraop S 0266 N n/a 76986 Ultrasound guide intraoper.
77001 Fluoro guide for vein device N n/a N n/a 75998 Fluoro guide for vein device.
77002 Needle localization by xray N n/a N n/a 76003 Needle localization by xray.
77003 Fluoroguide for spine inject N n/a N n/a 76005 Fluoroguide for spine inject.
77011 Ct scan for localization S 0283 N n/a 76355 Ct scan for localization.
77012 Ct scan for needle biopsy S 0283 N n/a 76360 Ct scan for needle biopsy.
77013 Ct guide for tissue ablation S 0333 N n/a 76362 Ct guide for tissue ablation.
77014 Ct scan for therapy guide S 0282 N n/a 76370 Ct scan for therapy guide.
77021 Mr guidance for needle place S 0335 N n/a 76393 Mr guidance for needle place.
77022 Mri for tissue ablation S 0335 N n/a 76394 Mri for tissue ablation.
77031 Stereotact guide for brst bx X 0264 N n/a 76095 Stereotactic breast biopsy.
77032 Guidance for needle, breast X 0263 N n/a
77417 Radiology port film(s) X 0260 N n/a
77421 Stereoscopic x-ray guidance S 0257 N n/a
95873 Guide nerv destr, elec stim S 0215 N n/a
95874 Guide nerv destr, needle emg S 0215 N n/a
0054T Bone surgery using computer S 0302 N n/a
0055T Bone surgery using computer S 0302 N n/a
0056T Bone surgery using computer S 0302 N n/a

(2) Image Processing Services

We are proposing to package payment for "image processing" HCPCS codes for CY 2008, specifically those codes that are reported as supportive dependent services to process and integrate diagnostic test data in the development of images, performed concurrently or after the independent service is complete. We performed a broad search for such services, relying upon the AMA's CY 2007 book of CPT codes and the CY 2007 book of Level II HCPCS codes, which identified specific codes as "processing" codes. In addition, we performed a clinical review of all HCPCS codes to capture additional codes that we consider to be image processing. For example, we are proposing to package payment for CPT code 93325 (Doppler echocardiography color flow velocity mapping (List separately in addition to codes for echocardiography)) because it is an image processing procedure, even though the code descriptor does not specifically indicate it as such.

An image processing service processes and integrates diagnostic test data that were captured during another independent procedure, usually one that is separately payable under the OPPS. The image processing service is not necessarily provided on the same date of service as the independent procedure. In fact, several of the image processing services that we are proposing to package for CY 2008 do not need to be provided face-to-face with the patient in the same encounter as the independent service. While this approach to service delivery may be administratively advantageous from a hospital's perspective, providing separate payment for each image processing service whenever it is performed is not consistent with encouraging value-based purchasing under the OPPS. We believe it is important to package payment for supportive dependent services that accompany independent services but that may not need to be provided face-to-face with the patient in the same encounter because the supportive services utilize data that were collected during the preceding independent services and packaging their payment encourages the most efficient use of hospital resources. We are particularly concerned with any continuance of current OPPS payment policies that could encourage certain inefficient and more costly service patterns. As stated above, packaging encourages hospitals to establish protocols that ensure that services are furnished only when they are medically necessary and to carefully scrutinize the services ordered by practitioners to minimize unnecessary use of hospital resources. Our standard methodology to calculate median costs packages the costs of dependent services with the costs of independent services on "natural" single claims across different dates of service, so we are confident that we would capture the costs of the supportive image processing services for ratesetting when they are packaged according to our CY 2008 proposal, even if they were provided on a different date than the independent procedure.

We list the image processing services that would be packaged for CY 2008 in Table 10 below. As these services support the performance of an independent service, we believe it would be appropriate to package their payment into the OPPS payment for the independent service provided.

As many independent services may be reported with or without image processing services, the cost of the image processing services will be reflected in the median cost for the independent HCPCS code as a function of the frequency that image processing services are reported with that particular HCPCS code. Again, while the median cost for a particular independent procedure generally will be higher as a result of added packaging, it could also change little or be lower because median costs typically do not reflect small distributional changes and because changes to the packaged HCPCS codes affect both the number and composition of single bills and the mix of hospitals contributing those single bills. For example, CPT code 70450 (Computed tomography, head or brain; without contrast material) may be provided alone or in conjunction with CPT code 76376 (3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resource imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality; not requiring image postprocessing on an independent workstation). In fact, CPT code 70450 was provided approximately 1.5 million times based on CY 2008 proposed rule claims data. CPT code 76376 was provided with CPT code 70450 less than 2 percent of the total instances that CPT code 70450 was billed. Therefore, as the frequency of CPT code 76376 provided in conjunction with CPT code 70450 increases, the median cost for CPT code 70450 would be more likely to reflect that additional cost.

The image processing services that we are proposing to package vary in their hospital resource costs. Resource cost was not a factor we considered when proposing to package supportive image processing services. Notably, the majority of image processing services that we are proposing to package have modest median costs in relationship to the cost of the independent service that they typically accompany.

Several of these codes, including CPT code 76350 (Subtraction in conjunction with contrast studies), are already unconditionally (that is, always) packaged under the CY 2007 OPPS, where they have been assigned to status indicator "N." Payment for these services is made as part of the payment for the separately payable, independent services with which they are billed. No separate payment is made for services that we have assigned to status indicator "N." We are not proposing status indicator changes for the four image processing services that were unconditionally packaged for CY 2007.

We are proposing to change the status indicator for seven image processing services from separately paid to unconditionally packaged (status indicator "N") for the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe that these services are always integral to and dependent upon the independent service that they support and, therefore, their payment would be appropriately packaged. We have calculated the median costs on which the proposed CY 2008 payment rates are based using the packaging status of each code as provided in Table 10 below. As we discuss above in more detail, this has the effect of both changing the median cost for the independent service into which the cost of the dependent service is packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the service we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, CPT code 93325 (Doppler echocardiography color flow velocity mapping (List separately in addition to codes for echocardiography)) is assigned to APC 0697 (Level I Echocardiogram Except Transesophageal) for CY 2007. The proposed CY 2008 median cost of APC 0697 is $302.40. CPT code 93325 was billed with CPT code 93350 (Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), with or without M-mode recording, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report) approximately 43,000 times in the CY 2008 OPPS proposed rule data, and 5 percent of the claims for CPT code 93325 reported CPT code 93350 on the same date of service. Similarly, we note that almost 35 percent of the claims for CPT code 93350 also reported the image processing service described by CPT code 93325. Because CPT code 93350 is designated by CPT as an add-on code to a stress test service, as would be expected, we also observed that a CPT code for a stress test, most commonly CPT code 93017 (Cardiovascular stress test using maximal or submaximal treadmill or bicycle exercise, continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, and/or pharmacological stress; with physician supervision, with interpretation and report) was also frequently reported on the same claim on the same day as both of the other two CPT codes. CPT code 93017 is assigned to APC 0100 (Cardiac Stress Tests) with a proposed CY 2008 median cost of $180.10. Under our proposed policy for the CY 2008, we are proposing to expand the packaging associated with the independent stress test and echocardiography services so that payment for the echocardiography color flow velocity mapping, if performed, would be packaged. Specifically, we would package payment for CPT code 93325, the echocardiography color flow velocity mapping, so that this dependent procedure would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payments for the independent procedures, here the stress test and echocardiography services. The payment rates for this example associated with our CY 2008 proposal are outlined in Table 9 below.

In this case, the proposed CY 2008 median cost for APC 0100 to which CPT code 93017 is assigned is $180.10. The proposed CY 2008 median cost for APC 0697, to which CPT code 93350 is assigned, is $302.40. The CY 2007 median cost for APC 0100 is $154.83 and the median cost for APC 0697 is $97.61. However, as discussed in section II.A.4.c. of this proposed rule concerning our general proposed packaging approach, the added effect of the budget neutrality adjustment that would result from the aggregate effects of the CY 2008 packaging proposal (were there no further budget neutrality adjustment for other reasons) significantly changes the final payment rates relative to the median cost estimates. Table 9 presents a comparison of payments for CPT codes 93017, 93350, and 93325 in CY 2007, where payment for CPT code 93325 is made separately, to our CY 2008 proposed payments for CPT codes 93017, 93350, and 93325, where payment for CPT code 93325 would be packaged. This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging image processing services on payment to any given hospital because each individual hospital's case-mix and billing patterns would be different. The overall impact of packaging payment for CPT code 93325, as well as the proposed packaging changes that we are proposing for CY 2008, can only be assessed in the aggregate for classes of hospitals. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes that we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impacts file can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (93325 paid separately) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (93325 Packaged)
93325 Doppler color flow add-on (dependent service) $98.18 $0.00
93350 Echo transthoracic (independent service) 197.64 306.18
93017 Cardiovascular stress test (independent service) 155.74 182.36
Total Payment 451.56 488.54

The estimated overall impact of these proposed changes presented in section XXII.B. of this proposed rule is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to how often these dependent image processing services are performed in conjunction with the independent services. To the extent that hospitals could change their behavior and perform the image processing services more or less frequently, the data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future budget neutrality adjustments.

As we indicated earlier, in all cases we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the image processing procedure in association with the independent service must bill both services on the same claim. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital-specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that QIOs review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI Inactive CPT code effective 1/1/08 or earlier (listed on the same line as its replacement code Short descriptor of the inactive CPT code
76125 Cine/video x-rays add-on X 0260 N
76350 Special x-ray contrast study N n/a N
76376 3d render w/o postprocess X 0340 N
76377 3d rendering w/postprocess S 0282 N
93325 Doppler color flow add-on S 0697 N
93613 Electrophys map 3d, add-on T 0087 N
95957 EEG digital analysis S 0214 N
0159T Cad breast MRI N n/a N
0174T Cad cxr remote N n/a N 0152T Computer chest add-on.
0175T Cad cxr with interp N n/a N 0152T Computer chest add-on.
G0288 Recon, CTA for surg plan S 0417 N

(3) Intraoperative Services

We are proposing to package payment for "intraoperative" HCPCS codes for CY 2008, specifically those codes that are reported for supportive dependent diagnostic testing or other minor procedures performed during independent procedures. We performed a broad search for possible intraoperative HCPCS codes, relying upon the AMA's CY 2007 book of CPT codes and the CY 2007 book of Level II HCPCS codes, to identify specific codes as "intraoperative" codes. Furthermore, we performed a clinical review of all HCPCS codes to capture additional supportive diagnostic testing or other minor intraoperative or intraprocedural codes that are not necessarily identified as "intraoperative" codes. For example, we are proposing to package payment for CPT code 95955 (Electroencephalogram (EEG) during nonintracranial surgery (e.g., carotid surgery)) because it is a minor intraoperative diagnostic testing procedure even though the code descriptor does not indicate it as such. Although we use the term "intraoperative" to categorize these procedures, we also have included supportive dependent services in this group that are provided during an independent procedure, although that procedure may not necessarily be a surgical procedure. These dependent services clearly fit into this category because they are provided during, and are integral to, an independent procedure, like all the other intraoperative codes, but the independent procedure they accompany may not necessarily be a surgical procedure. For example, we are proposing to package HCPCS code G0268 (Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing). While specific audiologic function testing procedures are not surgical procedures performed in an operating room, they are independent procedures that are separately payable under the OPPS, and HCPCS code G0268 is a supportive dependent service always provided in association with one of these independent services. All references to "intraoperative" below refer to services that are usually or always provided during a surgical procedure or other independent procedure.

By definition, a service that is performed intraoperatively is provided during and, therefore, on the same date of service as another procedure that is separately payable under the OPPS. Because these intraoperative services support the performance of an independent procedure and they are provided in the same operative session as the independent procedure, we believe it would be appropriate to package their payment into the OPPS payment for the independent procedure performed. Therefore, we are not proposing to package payment for CY 2008 for those diagnostic services, such as CPT code 93005 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report) that are sometimes or only rarely performed and reported as supportive services in association with other independent procedures. Instead, we are proposing to include those HCPCS codes that are usually or always performed intraoperatively, based upon our review of the codes described above. The intraoperative services that we are proposing to package vary in hospital resource costs. Resource cost was not a factor we considered when determining which supportive intraoperative procedures to package.

The codes we are proposing to identify as intraoperative services for CY 2008 that would receive packaged payment under the OPPS are listed in Table 12 below.

Several of these codes, including CPT code 93640 (Electrophysiologic evaluation of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator leads including defibrillation threshold evaluation (induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing and pacing for arrhythmia termination) at the time of initial implantation or replacement), are already unconditionally (that is, always) packaged under the CY 2007 OPPS, where they have been assigned to status indicator "N." Payment for these services is made through the payment for the separately payable, independent services with which they are billed. No separate payment is made for services that we have assigned to status indicator "N." We are not proposing status indicator changes for the five diagnostic intraoperative services that were unconditionally packaged for CY 2007.

We are proposing to change the status indicator for 34 intraoperative services from separately paid to unconditionally packaged (status indicator "N") for the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe that these services are always integral to and dependent upon the independent services that they support and, therefore, their payment would be appropriately packaged because they would generally be performed on the same date and in the same hospital as the independent services.

We are also proposing to change the status indicator for one intraoperative procedure from unconditionally packaged to conditionally packaged (status indicator "Q") as a "special" packaged code for the CY 2008 OPPS, specifically, CPT code 0126T (Common carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) study for evaluation of atherosclerotic burden or coronary heart disease risk factor assessment). This code was discussed in the past with the Packaging Subcommittee of the APC Panel which determined that, consistent with its code descriptor as a separate procedure, this procedure could sometimes be provided alone, without any other OPPS services on the claim. We believe that this procedure would usually be provided by a hospital in conjunction with another independent procedure on the same date of service but may occasionally be provided without another independent service. As a "special" packaged code, if the study were billed without any other service assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X" reported on the same date of service, under our proposal we would not treat the IMT study as a dependent service for purposes of payment. If we were to continue to unconditionally package payment for this procedure, treating it as a dependent service, hospitals would receive no payment at all when providing this service alone, although the procedure would not be functioning as an intraoperative service in that case. However, according to our proposal, its conditionally packaged status as a "special" packaged code would allow payment to be provided for this "Q" status IMT study when provided alone, in which case it would be treated as an independent service under these limited circumstances. On the other hand, when this service is furnished as an intraoperative procedure on the same day and in the same hospital as independent, separately paid services that are assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X," we are proposing to package payment for it as a dependent service. In all cases, we are proposing that hospitals that furnish independent services on the same date as this IMT procedure must bill them all on the same claim. We believe that when dependent and independent services are furnished on the same date and in the same facility, they are part of a single complete hospital outpatient service that is reported with more than one HCPCS code, and no separate payment should be made for the intraoperative procedure that supports the independent service.

We have calculated the median costs on which the proposed CY 2008 payment rates are based using the packaging status of each code as provided in Table 12 below. As we discuss above in more detail, this has the effect of both changing the median cost for the independent service into which the cost of the dependent service is packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the service we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, CPT code 92547 (Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)) is assigned to APC 0363 (Level I Otorhinolaryngologic Function Tests) for CY 2007. The proposed CY 2008 median cost of APC 0363 is $53.73. CPT code 92547 was billed with CPT code 92541 (Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording) 6,056 times in the CY 2008 OPPS proposed rule data, and 97 percent of the claims for CPT code 92547 reported CPT code 92541 on the same date of service. Similarly, we note that over half of the claims for CPT code 92541 also reported the service described by CPT code 92547. Under our proposed policy for the CY 2008 OPPS, we are proposing to expand the packaging associated with the independent nystagmus test so that payment for the use of vertical electrodes, if used, would be packaged. Specifically, we would package payment for CPT code 92547 so that under the CY 2008 OPPS the commonly billed dependent procedure, the use of vertical electrodes, would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payment for the independent procedure, in this case the nystagmus test. The payment rates for this example associated with our CY 2008 proposal are outlined in Table 11 below.

In this case, the proposed CY 2008 median cost for APC 0363, to which CPT code 92541 is assigned, is $53.73, while the CY 2007 median cost of this APC with status indicator "S" and to which both CPT codes 92547 and 02541 are assigned is $52.09. However, as discussed in the section II.A.4. of this proposed rule concerning our general proposed packaging approach, the added effect of the budget neutrality adjustment that would result from the aggregate effects of the complete CY 2008 packaging proposal (were there no further budget neutrality adjustment for other reasons) significantly changes the final payment rates relative to median cost estimates. Table 11 presents a comparison of payment for CPT codes 92541 and 92547 in CY 2007, where CPT code 92547 is paid separately, to our CY 2008 proposed payment for CPT codes 92541 and 92547, where payment for CPT code 92547 would be packaged. This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging intraoperative services on payment to any given hospital because each individual hospital's case-mix and billing patterns would be different. The overall impact of packaging payment for CPT code 92547, as well as all other packaging changes we are proposing for CY 2008, can only be assessed in the aggregate for classes of hospitals. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impacts file can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

HCPCS Code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (92547 paid separately) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (92547 packaged)
92541 Spontaneous nystagmus study (independent service) $52.40 $54.41
92547 Supplemental electrical test (dependent service) 52.40 0.00
Total Payment 104.80 54.41

The estimated overall impact of these proposed changes is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to when these dependent intraoperative services are performed on the same date and by the same hospital that performs the independent services. To the extent that hospitals could change their behavior and perform the intraoperative services more or less frequently, on subsequent dates, or at settings outside of the hospital, the data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future budget neutrality adjustments. However, with respect to intraoperative services in particular, we believe that hospitals are limited in the extent to which they could change their behavior with regard to how they furnish these services. By their definition, these intraoperative services generally must be furnished on the same date and at the same operative location as the independent procedure in order to be considered intraoperative. For these codes, we assume that both the dependent and independent services would be furnished on the same date in the same hospital, and hospitals should bill them on the same claim with the same date of service.

As we indicated earlier, in all cases we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the intraoperative procedure on the same date as the independent service must bill both services on the same claim. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital-specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that QIOs review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

HCPCS Code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI
20975 Electrical bone stimulation X 0340 N
31620 Endobronchial us add-on S 0670 N
37250 Iv us first vessel add-on S 0416 N
37251 Iv us each add vessel add-on S 0416 N
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on T 0188 N
67299 Eye surgery procedure T 0235 N
73530 X-ray exam of hip X 0261 N
74300 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas X 0263 N
74301 X-rays at surgery add-on X 0263 N
75898 Follow-up angiography X 0263 N
78020 Thyroid met uptake S 0399 N
78478 Heart wall motion add-on S 0399 N
78480 Heart function add-on S 0399 N
78496 Heart first pass add-on S 0399 N
92547 Supplemental electrical test X 0363 N
92978 Intravasc us, heart add-on S 0670 N
92979 Intravasc us, heart add-on S 0416 N
93320 Doppler echo exam, heart S 0697 N
93321 Doppler echo exam, heart S 0697 N
93571 Heart flow reserve measure S 0670 N
93572 Heart flow reserve measure S 0416 N
93609 Map tachycardia, add-on T 0087 N
93613 Electrophys map 3d, add-on T 0087 N
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation T 0085 N
93622 Electrophysiology evaluation T 0085 N
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart T 0087 N
93631 Heart pacing, mapping T 0087 N
93640 Evaluation heart device N n/a N
93641 Electrophysiology evaluation N n/a N
93662 Intracardiac ecg (ice) S 0670 N
95829 Surgery electrocorticogram S 0214 N
95920 Intraop nerve test add-on S 0216 N
95955 EEG during surgery S 0213 N
95999 Neurological procedure S 0215 N
96020 Functional brain mapping X 0373 N
0126T Chd risk imt study N n/a Q
0173T Iop monit io pressure N n/a N
G0268 Removal of impacted wax md X 0340 N
G0275 Renal angio, cardiac cath N n/a N
G0278 Iliac art angio, cardiac cath N n/a N

(4) Imaging Supervision and Interpretation Services

We are proposing to change the packaging status of many imaging supervision and interpretation codes for CY 2008. We define "imaging supervision and interpretation codes" as HCPCS codes for services that are defined as "radiological supervision and interpretation" in the radiology series, 70000 through 79999, of the AMA's CY 2007 book of CPT codes, with the addition of some services in other code ranges of CPT, Category III CPT tracking codes, or Level II HCPCS codes that are clinically similar or directly crosswalk to codes defined as radiological supervision and interpretation services in the CPT radiology range. We also included HCPCS codes that existed in CY 2006 but were deleted and were replaced in CY 2007. We included the CY 2006 HCPCS codes because we are proposing to use the CY 2006 claims data to calculate the CY 2008 OPPS median costs on which the CY 2008 payment rates would be based.

In its discussion of "radiological supervision and interpretation," CPT indicates that "when a procedure is performed by two physicians, the radiologic portion of the procedure is designated as 'radiological supervision and interpretation'." In addition, CPT guidance notes that, "When a physician performs both the procedure and provides imaging supervision and interpretation, a combination of procedure codes outside the 70000 series and imaging supervision and interpretation codes are to be used." In the hospital outpatient setting, the concept of one or more than one physician performing related procedures does not apply to the reporting of these codes, but the radiological supervision and interpretation codes clearly are established for reporting in association with other procedural services outside the CPT 70000 series. Because these imaging supervision and interpretation codes are always reported for imaging services that support the performance of an independent procedure and they are, by definition, always provided in the same operative session as the independent procedure, we believe that it would be appropriate to package their payment into the OPPS payment for the independent procedure performed.

In addition to radiological supervision and interpretation codes in the radiology range of CPT codes, there are CPT codes in other series that describe similar procedures that we are proposing to include in the group of imaging supervision and interpretation codes proposed for packaging under the CY 2008 OPPS. For example, CPT code 93555 (Imaging supervision, interpretation and report for injection procedure(s) during cardiac catheterization; ventricular and/or atrial angiography) whose payment under the OPPS is currently packaged, is commonly reported with an injection procedure code, such as CPT code 93543 (Injection procedure during cardiac catheterization; for selective left ventricular or left atrial angiography), whose payment is also currently packaged under the OPPS, and a cardiac catheterization procedure code, such as CPT code 93526 (Combined right heart catheterization and retrograde left heart catheterization), that is separately paid. In the case of cardiac catheterization, CPT code 93555 describes an imaging supervision and interpretation service in support of the cardiac catheterization procedure, and this dependent service is clinically quite similar to radiological supervision and interpretation codes in the radiology range of CPT. Payment for the cardiac catheterization imaging supervision and interpretation services has been packaged since the beginning of the OPPS. Therefore, in developing this proposal for the CY 2008 proposed rule, we conducted a comprehensive clinical review of all Category I and Category III CPT codes and Level II HCPCS codes to identify all codes that describe imaging supervision and interpretation services. The codes we are proposing to identify as imaging supervision and interpretation codes for CY 2008 that would receive packaged payment are listed in Table 14 below.

Several of these codes, including CPT code 93555 discussed above, are already unconditionally (that is, always) packaged under the CY 2007 OPPS, where they have been assigned to status indicator "N." Payment for these services is made as part of the payment for the separately payable, independent services with which they are billed. No separate payment is made for services that we have assigned to status indicator "N." We are not proposing status indicator changes for the six imaging supervision and interpretation services that were unconditionally packaged for CY 2007.

We are proposing to change the status indicator for 33 imaging supervision and interpretation services from separately paid to unconditionally packaged (status indicator "N") for the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe that these services are always integral to and dependent upon the independent services that they support and, therefore, their payment would be appropriately packaged because they would generally be performed on the same date and in the same hospital as the independent services.

We are proposing to change the status indicator for 93 imaging supervision and interpretation services from separately paid to conditionally packaged (status indicator "Q") as "special" packaged codes for the CY 2008 OPPS. These services may occasionally be provided at the same time and at the same hospital with one or more other procedures for which payment is currently packaged under the OPPS, most commonly injection procedures, and in these cases we would not treat the imaging supervision and interpretation services as dependent services for purposes of payment. If we were to unconditionally package payment for these imaging supervision and interpretation services as dependent services, hospitals would receive no payment at all for providing the imaging supervision and interpretation service and the other minor procedure(s). However, according to our proposal, their conditional packaging status as "special" packaged codes would allow payment to be provided for these "Q" status imaging supervision and interpretation services as independent services in these limited circumstances, and for which payment for the accompanying minor procedure would be packaged. However, when these imaging supervision and interpretation dependent services are furnished on the same day and in the same hospital as independent separately paid services, specifically, any service assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X," we are proposing to package payment for them as dependent services. In all cases, we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the independent services on the same date as the dependent services must bill them all on the same claim. We believe that when the dependent and independent services are furnished on the same date and in the same hospital, they are part of a single complete hospital outpatient service that is reported with more than one HCPCS code, and no separate payment should be made for the imaging supervision and interpretation service that supports the independent service.

In the case of services for which we are proposing conditional packaging, we would expect that, although these services would always be performed in the same session as another procedure, in some cases that other procedure's payment would also be packaged. For example, CPT code 73525 (Radiological examination, hip, arthrography, radiological supervision and interpretation) and CPT code 27093 (Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia) could be provided in a single hospital outpatient encounter and reported as the only two services on a claim. In the case where only these two services were performed, the conditionally packaged status of CPT code 73525 would appropriately allow for its separate payment as an independent imaging supervision and interpretation arthrography service, into which payment for the dependent injection procedure would be packaged.

We have calculated the median costs on which the proposed CY 2008 payment rates are based using the packaging status of each code as provided in Table 14 below. As we discuss above in more detail, this has the effect of both changing the median cost for the independent service into which the cost of the dependent service is packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the service we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, CPT code 72265 (Myelography, lumbosacral, radiological supervision and interpretation) is assigned to APC 0274 (Myelography) for CY 2007. The proposed CY 2008 median cost of APC 0274 is $245.38. CPT code 72265 was billed with CPT code 72132 (Computed tomography, lumbar spine; with contrast material) 20,233 times in the CY 2008 OPPS proposed rule data, and 62 percent of the claims for CPT code 72265 reported CPT code 72132 on the same date of service. Similarly, we note that over half of the claims for CPT code 72132 also reported the myelography service described by CPT code 72265. As would be expected, we also observed that a CPT code for the clinically necessary intrathecal injection, specifically CPT code 62284 (Injection procedure for myelography and/or computed tomography, spinal (other than C1-C2 and posterior fossa)) was also frequently reported on the same claim on the same day as both of the other two CPT codes. Payment for CPT code 62284 is already packaged under the OPPS for CY 2007, as is payment for most HCPCS codes that describe dependent injection procedures that accompany independent procedures. Under our proposed policy for the CY 2008 OPPS, we are proposing to expand the packaging associated with the independent spinal computed tomography (CT) scan so that payment for both the associated injection procedure and the related myelography service, if performed, would be packaged. Specifically, we would package payment for CPT code 72265 when it appears on the same claim with a separately paid service such as CPT code 72132, so that, under the CY 2008 OPPS, both commonly billed dependent procedures, the injection procedure and the myelography service, would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payment for the independent procedure, the CT scan. The payment rates for this example associated with our CY 2008 proposal are outlined in Table 13 below. The proposed conditionally packaged status for CPT code 72265 would ensure that if lumbosacral myelography was performed alone, separate payment for the myelography service would be made under the OPPS as the myelography service would not be a dependent service in that situation.

The proposed policy would result in no separate payment for CPT code 72265 when it is billed on the same day and by the same hospital as any separately paid service, such as CPT code 72132. Moreover, as discussed later in this section, the proposed policy would provide packaged payment for the contrast agent that is required to perform the independent computed tomography service. For purposes of the example in Table 13 below, we include the payment for HCPCS code Q9947 (Low osmolar contrast material 200-249 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml) which was reported on about one-third of the CY 2008 proposed rule claims for CPT code 72132. To calculate the CY 2007 payment for the contrast agent, we multiplied the mean number of units per day from our CY 2008 proposed rule data (48.3) by the April 2007 per unit payment rate for HCPCS code Q9947 ($1.33).

In this case, the proposed CY 2008 median cost for APC 0316 (Level II Computed Tomography with Contrast) to which CPT code 72132 is assigned is $741.80. The CY 2007 median cost for APC 0283 to which CPT code 72132 is assigned is $249.48 and the median cost of APC 0274 to which CPT code 72265 is assigned is $156.10. However, as discussed in section II.A.4.c. of this proposed rule concerning our general proposed packaging approach, the added effect of the budget neutrality adjustment that would result from the aggregate effects of the CY 2008 packaging proposal (were there no further budget neutrality adjustment for other reasons) significantly changes the final payment rates relative to median cost estimates. Table 13 presents a comparison of payment for CPT codes 72132 and 72265 and HCPCS code Q9947 in CY 2007, where CPT code 72265 and HCPCS code Q9947 are paid separately, to our CY 2008 proposed payment for CPT codes 72132 and 77265 and HCPCS code Q9947, where payment for CPT code 72265 and HCPCS code Q9947 would be packaged. This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging imaging supervision and interpretation services on payment to any given hospital because each individual hospital's case-mix and billing patterns would be different. The overall impact of packaging payment CPT code 77265 when it appears with any other separately paid service, as well as all other packaging changes that we are proposing for CY 2008, can only be assessed in aggregate for classes of hospitals. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impacts file can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (72265 paid separately) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (72265 packaged)
62284 Injection for myelogram (dependent service) $0.00 $0.00
Q9947* LOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine, 1ml (dependent service) 64.24 0.00
72265 Contrast x-ray lower spine (dependent service) 157.01 0.00
72132 CT lumbar spine w/dye (independent service) 250.94 751.09
Total Payment 472.14 751.09
* Based on the mean number of units per day from our CY 2008 proposed rule data (48.3) and the April 2007 per unit payment rate for Q9947 ($1.33).

The estimated overall impact of these changes presented in XXII.B. of this proposed rule is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to when these dependent services are performed on the same date and by the same hospital that performs the independent services. To the extent that hospitals could change their behavior and perform the imaging supervision and interpretation services more or less frequently, on subsequent dates, or at settings outside of the hospital, the data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future budget neutrality adjustments. However, with respect to the imaging supervision and interpretation services in particular, we believe that hospitals are limited in the extent to which they could change their behavior with regard to how they furnish these services. By their definition, these imaging and supervision services generally must be furnished on the same date and at the same operative location as the independent procedure in order for the imaging service to meaningfully contribute to the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. For those radiological supervision and interpretation codes in the radiology range of CPT in particular, if the same physician is able to perform both the procedure and the supervision and interpretation as stated by CPT, we assume that both the dependent and independent services would be furnished on the same date in the same hospital, and hospitals should bill them on the same claim with the same date of service.

As we indicated earlier in this section, in all cases we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the imaging supervision and interpretation service on the same date as the independent service must bill both services on the same claim. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital-specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that QIOs review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Inactive CPT code effective 1/1/2008 or earlier (listed on the same line as its replacement code) Short descriptor of the inactive CPT code
70010 Contrast x-ray of brain S 0274 Q 0274
70015 Contrast x-ray of brain S 0274 Q 0274
70170 X-ray exam of tear duct X 0264 Q 0264
70332 X-ray exam of jaw joint S 0275 Q 0275
70373 Contrast x-ray of larynx X 0263 Q 0263
70390 X-ray exam of salivary duct X 0263 Q 0263
71040 Contrast x-ray of bronchi X 0263 Q 0263
71060 Contrast x-ray of bronchi X 0263 Q 0263
71090 X-ray pacemaker insertion X 0272 N n/a
72240 Contrast x-ray of neck spine S 0274 Q 0274
72255 Contrast x-ray, thorax spine S 0274 Q 0274
72265 Contrast x-ray, lower spine S 0274 Q 0274
72270 Contrast x-ray, spine S 0274 Q 0274
72275 Epidurography S 0274 N n/a
72285 X-ray c/t spine disk S 0388 Q 0388
72291 Perq vertebroplasty, fluor S 0274 N n/a 76012 Perq vertebroplasty, fluor.
72292 Perq vertebroplasty, ct S 0274 N n/a 76013 Perq vertebroplasty, ct.
72295 X-ray of lower spine disk S 0388 Q 0388
73040 Contrast x-ray of shoulder S 0275 Q 0275
73085 Contrast x-ray of elbow S 0275 Q 0275
73115 Contrast x-ray of wrist S 0275 Q 0275
73525 Contrast x-ray of hip S 0275 Q 0275
73542 X-ray exam, sacroiliac joint S 0275 Q 0275
73580 Contrast x-ray of knee joint S 0275 Q 0275
73615 Contrast x-ray of ankle S 0275 Q 0275
74190 X-ray exam of peritoneum S 0264 Q 0264
74235 Remove esophagus obstruction S 0257 N n/a
74305 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas X 0263 N n/a
74320 Contrast x-ray of bile ducts X 0264 Q 0264
74327 X-ray bile stone removal S 0296 N n/a
74328 X-ray bile duct endoscopy N n/a N n/a
74329 X-ray for pancreas endoscopy N n/a N ma
74330 X-ray bile/panc endoscopy N n/a N n/a
74340 X-ray guide for GI tube X 0272 N n/a
74350 X-ray guide, stomach tube X 0263 N n/a
74355 X-ray guide, intestinal tube X 0263 N n/a
74360 X-ray guide, GI dilation S 0257 N n/a
74363 X-ray, bile duct dilation S 0297 N n/a
74425 Contrast x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 Q 0278
74430 Contrast x-ray, bladder S 0278 Q 0278
74440 X-ray, male genital tract S 0278 Q 0278
74445 X-ray exam of penis S 0278 Q 0278
74450 X-ray, urethra/bladder S 0278 Q 0278
74455 X-ray, urethra/bladder S 0278 Q 0278
74470 X-ray exam of kidney lesion X 0263 Q 0263
74475 X-ray control, cath insert S 0297 Q 0297
74480 X-ray control, cath insert S 0296 Q 0296
74485 X-ray guide, GU dilation S 0296 Q 0296
74740 X-ray, female genital tract X 0264 Q 0264
74742 X-ray, fallopian tube X 0264 N
75600 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta S 0280 Q 0280
75605 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta S 0280 Q 0280
75625 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta S 0280 Q 0280
75630 X-ray aorta, leg arteries S 0280 Q 0280
75635 Ct angio abdominal arteries S 0662 Q 0662
75650 Artery x-rays, head neck S 0280 Q 0280
75658 Artery x-rays, arm S 0279 Q 0279
75660 Artery x-rays, head neck S 0668 Q 0668
75662 Artery x-rays, head neck S 0280 Q 0280
75665 Artery x-rays, head neck S 0280 Q 0280
75671 Artery x-rays, head neck S 0280 Q 0280
75676 Artery x-rays, neck S 0280 Q 0280
75680 Artery x-rays, neck S 0280 Q 0280
75685 Artery x-rays, spine S 0280 Q 0280
75705 Artery x-rays, spine S 0668 Q 0668
75710 Artery x-rays, arm/leg S 0280 Q 0280
75716 Artery x-rays, arms/legs S 0280 Q 0280
75722 Artery x-rays, kidney S 0280 Q 0280
75724 Artery x-rays, kidneys S 0280 Q 0280
75726 Artery x-rays, abdomen S 0280 Q 0280
75731 Artery x-rays, adrenal gland S 0280 Q 0280
75733 Artery x-rays, adrenals S 0668 Q 0668
75736 Artery x-rays, pelvis S 0280 Q 0280
75741 Artery x-rays, lung S 0279 Q 0279
75743 Artery x-rays, lungs S 0280 Q 0280
75746 Artery x-rays, lung S 0279 Q 0279
75756 Artery x-rays, chest S 0279 Q 0279
75774 Artery x-ray, each vessel S 0279 N n/a
75790 Visualize A-V shunt S 0279 Q 0279
75801 Lymph vessel x-ray, arm/leg X 0264 Q 0264
75803 Lymph vessel x-ray,arms/legs X 0264 Q 0264
75805 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk X 0264 Q 0264
75807 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk X 0264 Q 0264
75809 Nonvascular shunt, x-ray X 0263 Q 0263
75810 Vein x-ray, spleen/liver S 0279 Q 0279
75820 Vein x-ray, arm/leg S 0668 Q 0668
75822 Vein x-ray, arms/legs S 0668 Q 0668
75825 Vein x-ray, trunk S 0279 Q 0279
75827 Vein x-ray, chest S 0279 Q 0279
75831 Vein x-ray, kidney S 0279 Q 0279
75833 Vein x-ray, kidneys S 0279 Q 0279
75840 Vein x-ray, adrenal gland S 0280 Q 0280
75842 Vein x-ray, adrenal glands S 0280 Q 0280
75860 Vein x-ray, neck S 0668 Q 0668
75870 Vein x-ray, skull S 0668 Q 0668
75872 Vein x-ray, skull S 0279 Q 0279
75880 Vein x-ray, eye socket S 0668 Q 0668
75885 Vein x-ray, liver S 0280 Q 0280
75887 Vein x-ray, liver S 0279 Q 0279
75889 Vein x-ray, liver S 0280 Q 0280
75891 Vein x-ray, liver S 0279 Q 0279
75893 Venous sampling by catheter Q 0668 Q 0668
75894 X-rays, transcath therapy S 0298 N n/a
75896 X-rays, transcath therapy S 0263 N n/a
75901 Remove cva device obstruct X 0263 N n/a
75902 Remove cva lumen obstruct X 0263 N n/a
75940 X-ray placement, vein filter S 0298 N n/a
75945 Intravascular us S 0267 Q 0267
75946 Intravascular us add-on S 0266 N n/a
75960 Transcath iv stent rsi S 0668 N n/a
75961 Retrieval, broken catheter S 0668 N n/a
75962 Repair arterial blockage S 0668 Q 0668
75964 Repair Artery blockage, each S 0668 N n/a
75966 Repair arterial blockage S 0668 Q 0668
75968 Repair Artery blockage, each S 0668 N n/a
75970 Vascular biopsy S 0668 N n/a
75978 Repair venous blockage S 0668 Q 0668
75980 Contrast xray exam bile duct S 0297 N n/a
75982 Contrast xray exam bile duct S 0297 N n/a
75984 Xray control catheter change X 0263 N n/a
75989 Abscess drainage under x-ray N N n/a
75992 Atherectomy, x-ray exam S 0668 N n/a
75993 Atherectomy, x-ray exam S 0668 N n/a
75994 Atherectomy, x-ray exam S 0668 N n/a
75995 Atherectomy, x-ray exam S 0668 N n/a
75996 Atherectomy, x-ray exam S 0668 N n/a
76080 X-ray exam of fistula X 0263 Q 0263
76975 GI endoscopic ultrasound S 0266 Q 0266
77053 X-ray of mammary duct X 0263 Q 0263 76086 X-ray of mammary duct.
77054 X-ray of mammary ducts X 0263 Q 0263 76088 X-ray of mammary ducts.
93555 Imaging, cardiac cath N n/a N n/a
93556 Imaging, cardiac cath N n/a N n/a

(5) Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals

For CY 2008, we are proposing to change the packaging status of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as part of our overall enhanced packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS. Packaging costs into a single aggregate payment for a service, encounter, or episode of care is a fundamental principle that distinguishes a prospective payment system from a fee schedule. In general, packaging the costs of supportive items and services into the payment for the independent procedure or service with which they are associated encourages hospital efficiencies and also enables hospitals to manage their resources with maximum flexibility. As we stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we believe that a policy to package payment for additional radiopharmaceuticals (other than those already packaged when their per day costs are below the packaging threshold for OPPS drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals based on data for the update year) is consistent with OPPS packaging principles and would provide greater administrative simplicity for hospitals (71 FR 68094).

All nuclear medicine procedures require the use of at least one radiopharmaceutical, and there are only a small number of radiopharmaceuticals that may be appropriately billed with each diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. While examining the CY 2005 hospital claims data in preparation for the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we identified a significant number of diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure claims that were missing HCPCS codes for the associated radiopharmaceutical. At that time, we believed that there could be two reasons for the presence of these claims in the data. One reason could be that the radiopharmaceutical used for the procedure was packaged under the OPPS and, therefore, some hospitals may have decided not to include the specific radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code and an associated charge on the claim. A second reason could be that the hospitals may have incorporated the cost of the radiopharmaceutical into the charges for the associated nuclear medicine procedures. A third possibility not offered in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule is that hospitals may have included the charges for radiopharmaceuticals on an uncoded revenue code line.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we did not propose packaging payment for radiopharmaceuticals with per day costs above the $55 CY 2007 packaging threshold because we indicated that we were concerned that payments for certain nuclear medicine procedures could potentially be less than the costs of some of the packaged radiopharmaceuticals, especially those that are relatively expensive. At the same time, we also noted the GAO's comment in reference to the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule that stated a methodology that includes packaging all radiopharmaceutical costs into the payments for the nuclear medicine procedures may result in payments that exceed hospitals' acquisition costs for certain radiopharmaceuticals because there may be more than one radiopharmaceutical that may be used for a particular procedure. We also expressed concern that packaging payment for additional radiopharmaceuticals could provoke treatment decisions that may not reflect use of the most clinically appropriate radiopharmaceutical for a particular nuclear medicine procedure in any specific case (71 FR 68094).

After considering this issue further and examining our CY 2006 claims data for the CY 2008 OPPS update, we believe that it is most appropriate to package payment for some radiopharmaceuticals, specifically diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, into the payment for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures for CY 2008. We expect that packaging would encourage hospitals to use the most cost efficient diagnostic radiopharmaceutical products that are clinically appropriate. We anticipate that hospitals would continue to provide care that is aligned with the best interests of the patient. Furthermore, we believe that it would be the intent of most hospitals to provide both the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical and the associated diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure at the time the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical is administered and not to send patients to a different provider for administration of the radiopharmaceutical. We do not believe that our packaging proposal would limit beneficiaries' ability to receive clinically appropriate diagnostic procedures. Again, the OPPS is a system of averages, and payment in the aggregate is intended to be adequate, although payment for any one service may be higher or lower than a hospital's actual costs in that case.

For CY 2008, we have separated radiopharmaceuticals into two groupings. The first group includes diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, while the second group includes therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. We identified all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as those Level II HCPCS codes that include the term "diagnostic" along with a radiopharmaceutical in their long code descriptors. Therefore, we were able to distinguish therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals from diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as those Level II HCPCS codes that have the term "therapeutic" along with a radiopharmaceutical in their long code descriptors. There currently are no HCPCS C-codes used to report radiopharmaceuticals under the OPPS. For CY 2008, we are proposing to package payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that are not otherwise packaged according to the proposed CY 2008 packaging threshold for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals. We are proposing this packaging approach for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, while we are proposing to continue to pay separately for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals with an average per day cost of more than $60 as discussed in section V.B.3. of this proposed rule. In that section, we review our reasons for treating diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals (as well as contrast media) differently from other types of specified covered outpatient drugs identified in section 1833(t)(B) of the Act.

Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are always intended to be used with a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. In examining our CY 2006 claims data, we were able to match most diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to their associated diagnostic procedures and most diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures to their associated diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in the vast majority of single bills used for ratesetting. We estimate that less than 5 percent of all claims with a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical had no corresponding diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. In addition, we found that only about 13 percent of all single bills with a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure code had no corresponding diagnostic radiopharmaceutical billed. These statistics indicate that, in a majority of our single bills for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code is included on the single bill. Table 15 presents the top 20 diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures in terms of the overall frequency with which they are reported in the OPPS claims data. Among these high volume diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, their single bills include a HCPCS code for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical at least 84 percent of the time for 19 out of the top 20 procedures. More specifically, 84 to 86 percent of the single bills for 4 diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, 87 to 89 percent of the single bills for 8 diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, and 90 percent or more of the single bills for 7 diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.

HCPCS code Short descriptor SI APC Total line-item frequency Single bills with a radiopharmaceutical as a percent of all single bills Single bills as a percent of total line-item frequency
78465 Heart image (3d), multiple S 0377 566,252 88 9
78306 Bone imaging, whole body S 0396 368,452 90 76
78815 Tumorimage pet/ct skul-thigh S 0308 122,126 100 84
78223 Hepatobiliary imaging S 0394 69,066 85 90
78315 Bone imaging, 3 phase S 0396 56,524 89 88
78464 Heart image (3d), single S 0398 35,866 93 29
78472 Gated heart, planar, single S 0398 32,154 89 80
78264 Gastric emptying study S 0395 31,190 88 94
78812 Tumor image (pet)/skul-thigh S 0308 27,345 100 86
78007 Thyroid image, mult uptakes S 0391 23,703 84 96
78195 Lymph system imaging S 0400 20,187 89 18
78585 Lung V/Q imaging S 0378 20,036 91 48
78070 Parathyroid nuclear imaging S 0391 18,752 94 84
78006 Thyroid imaging with uptake S 0390 18,613 86 95
78300 Bone imaging, limited area S 0396 18,333 89 90
78320 Bone imaging (3D) S 0396 16,710 84 35
78588 Perfusion lung image S 0378 14,323 88 48
78707 K flow/funct image w/o drug S 0404 13,820 89 90
78580 Lung perfusion imaging S 0401 13,011 66 19
78816 Tumor image pet/ct full body S 0308 12,349 100 86

Among the lower volume diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures (which are outside the top 20 in terms of volume), there is still good representation of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS codes on the single bills for most procedures. About 40 percent of the low volume diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures have at least 80 percent of the single bills for that diagnostic procedure that include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code; about 37 percent of the low volume diagnostic procedures have between 50 to 79 percent of the single bills that include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code; and about 23 percent of the low volume diagnostic procedures have less than 50 percent of the single bills that include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code. For the few diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures where less than 50 percent of the single bills include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code, we believe there could be several reasons why the percentage of single bills for the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure with a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code is low.

As noted earlier, it is possible that hospitals may be including the charge for the radiopharmaceutical in the charge for the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure itself or on an uncoded revenue code line instead of reporting charges for a specific diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code. We found that 24 percent of all single bills for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure but without a coded diagnostic radiopharmaceutical had uncoded costs in a revenue code that might contain diagnostic radiopharmaceutical costs, specifically, revenue codes 0254 (Drugs Incident to Other Diagnostic Services), 0255 (Drugs Incident to Radiology), 0343 (Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals), 0621 (Supplies Incident to Radiology), and 0622 (Supplies Incident to Other Diagnostic Services). In comparison, we found that only 2 percent of diagnostic nuclear medicine single bills with a nuclear medicine procedure and a coded diagnostic radiopharmaceutical had uncoded costs in these revenue codes. It is also possible that some of these procedures typically use a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical subject to packaged payment under the CY 2006 OPPS, and hospitals may have chosen not to report a separate charge for the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical. Payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals commonly used with some diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures would already be packaged because these diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals' average per day cost were less than $50 in CY 2006. The CY 2008 proposal to package additional diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals would have little impact on the payment for those diagnostic procedures that typically use inexpensive diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that would be packaged under our proposed CY 2008 packaging threshold of $60, except to the extent that the budget neutrality adjustment due to the broader packaging proposal leads to an increase in the scaler and an increase in the payment for procedures in general.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS work with stakeholders on issues related to payment for radiopharmaceuticals, including evaluating claims data for different classes of radiopharmaceuticals and ensuring that a nuclear medicine procedure claim always includes at least one reported radiopharmaceutical agent. We are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation, and we specifically welcome public comment on the hospitals' burden involved should we require such precise reporting. We also are seekingcomment on the importance of such a requirement in light of our above discussion on the representation of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in the single bills for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, the presence of uncoded revenue code charges specific to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals on claims without a coded diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, and our proposal to package payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.

It has come to our attention that several diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals may be used for multiple day studies; that is, a particular diagnostic radiopharmaceutical may be administered on one day and a related diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure may be performed on a subsequent day. While we understand that multiple day episodes for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and the related diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures occur, we expect that this would be a small proportion of all diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging procedures. We estimate that, roughly, 15 diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals have a half-life longer than one day such that they could support diagnostic nuclear medicine scans on different days. We believe these diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals would be concentrated in a specific set of diagnostic procedures. Excluding the 5 percent of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical claims with no matching diagnostic nuclear medicine scan for the same beneficiary, we found that a diagnostic nuclear medicine scan was reported on the same day as a coded diagnostic radiopharmaceutical 90 percent or more of the time for 10 of these 15 diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. Further, between 80 and 90 percent single bills for each of the remaining 5 diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals had a diagnostic nuclear medicine scan on the same day. In the "natural" single bills we use for ratesetting, we package payment across dates of service. In light of such high percentages of extended half-life diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with same day diagnostic nuclear medicine scans and the ability of "natural" singles to package costs across days, we believe that our standard OPPS ratesetting methodology of using median costs calculated from claims data adequately captures the costs of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals associated with diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures that are not provided on the same date of service.

This packaging proposal reduces the overall frequency of single bills for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, but the percent of single bills out of total claims remains robust for the majority of diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures. Typically, packaging more procedures should improve the number of single bill claims from which to derive median cost estimates because packaging reduces the number of separately paid procedures on a claim, thereby creating more single procedure bills. In the case of diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, packaging diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals reduces the overall number of single bills available to calculate median costs by increasing packaged costs that previously were ignored in the bypass process. In prior years, we did not consider the costs of radiopharmaceuticals when we used our bypass methodology to extract "pseudo" single claims because we assumed that the cost of radiopharmaceutical overhead and handling would be included in the line-item charge for the radiopharmaceutical, and the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals were subject to potential separate payment if their mean per day cost fell above the packaging threshold. The bypass process sets empirical and clinical criteria for minimal packaging for a specific list of procedures and services in order to assign packaged costs to other procedures on a claim and is discussed at length in section II.A.1. of this proposed rule. Generally, changing the status of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to packaged increases packaging on each claim. This could make it both harder for nuclear medicine procedures to qualify for the bypass list and more difficult to assign packaging to individual diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, resulting in a possible reduction of the number of "pseudo" singles that are produced by the bypass process. Notwithstanding this potentiality, diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures continue to have good representation in the single bills. On average, single bills as a percent of total occurrences remains substantial at 55 percent for individual procedures. We discuss our process for ratesetting, including the construction and use of single and multiple bills, in greater detail in section II.A.1. of this proposed rule.

We believe our CY 2006 claims data support our CY 2008 proposal to package payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and lead to proposed payment rates for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures that appropriately reflect payment for the costs of the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that are administered to carry out those diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures. Among the top 20 high volume diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, at least 84 percent of the single bills for almost every diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure included a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code. While a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, by definition, would be anticipated to accompany 100 percent of the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, it is not unexpected that while percentages in our claims data are high, they are less than 100 percent. As noted previously, we have heard anecdotal reports that some hospitals may include the charges for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in their charge for the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure or on an uncoded revenue code line, rather than reporting a HCPCS code for the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical. Thus, it is likely that the frequency of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical costs reflected in our claims data are even higher than the percentages indicate. Furthermore, we note that the OPPS ratesetting methodology is based on medians, which are less sensitive to extremes than means and typically do not reflect subtle changes in cost distributions. Therefore, to the extent that the vast majority of single bills for a particular diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure include a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code, the fact that the percentage is somewhat less than 100 percent is likely to have minimal impact on the median cost of the procedure in most cases. Even in those few instances where we have a low total number of single bills, largely because of low overall volume, we have ample representation of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS codes on the single bills for the majority of lower volume nuclear medicine procedures. We also continue to have reasonable representation of single bills out of total claims in general. Finally, as noted previously, to the extent that the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals commonly used with a particular diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure are already packaged, the proposal to package additional diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals would have little impact on the payment for these procedures.

We have calculated the median costs on which we are proposing to base the CY 2008 payment rates using the packaging status of each diagnostic radiopharmaceutical HCPCS code as provided in Table 17 below. As we discussed earlier in more detail, this has the effect of both changing the median cost for the independent service (the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure) into which the cost of the dependent service (the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical) is packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the service we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, HCPCS code A9552 (Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 FDG, Diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries) that describes the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical commonly called FDG is frequently billed with CPT code 78815 (Tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; skull base to mid-thigh). HCPCS code A9552 is assigned to APC 1651 (F18 fdg) for CY 2007. HCPCS code A9552 was billed with CPT code 78815 101,242 times in the single bills available for this CY 2008 proposed rule, and 97 percent of the single bills for CPT code 78815 also reported HCPCS code A9552. Under our proposed policy for CY 2008, we are proposing to package payment for HCPCS code A9552 into the payment for separately payable procedures that are provided in conjunction with HCPCS code A9552. In this example, HCPCS code A9552 would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payment for CPT code 78815. CPT code 78815 is assigned to APC 1511 (New Technology-Level XI ($900-$1000)) for CY 2007 with a CY 2007 median cost for PET/CT procedures of $850.36 and to APC 0308 (Non-Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging) for CY 2008 with a proposed CY 2008 APC median cost of $1,093.52.

The proposed CY 2008 payment rates associated with this example are outlined in Table 16 below. The table indicates that the proposed CY 2008 payment rate for the skull base to mid-thigh PET/CT scan would be substantially higher than the CY 2007 payment amount for that code. The proposed increase for the PET/CT scan is slightly more than the estimated average CY 2007 payment for the separately payable FDG (paid in CY 2007 at charges reduced to cost).

This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals on payment to any given hospital because each individual hospital's case mix and billing patterns would be different. The overall impact of packaging diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, as well as all other packaging changes proposed for CY 2008, can only be assessed in the aggregate for each hospital. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes that we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impacts file can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (A9552 paid separately at cost) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (A9552 packaged)
A9552 F18 fdg (dependent service) *$279.29 0.00
78815 Tumor image pet/ct skul-thigh (independent service) 950.00 1,107.22
Total Payment 1,229.29 1,107.22
*Estimated average CY 2007 payment at charges reduced to cost.

The estimated overall impact of these changes that we are proposing for CY 2008 is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to when the dependent diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are provided by the same hospital that performs the independent services. In order to provide diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures under this proposal, hospitals would either need to administer the necessary diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals themselves or refer patients elsewhere for the administration of the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. In the latter case, claims data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future ratesetting. However, with respect to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, we believe that hospitals are limited in the extent to which they could change their behavior with regard to how they furnish these items because diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are typically provided on the same day as a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. It would be difficult for Hospital A to send patients to receive diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals from Hospital B and then have the patients return to Hospital A for the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure in the appropriate timeframe (given the radiopharmaceutical's half life) to perform a high quality study. We would expect that hospitals would always bill the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical on the same claim as the other independent services for which the radiopharmaceutical was administered.

As we indicate above, in all cases, we are proposing that hospitals that furnish diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in association with diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures bill both the item and the procedure on the same claim so that the costs of the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals can be appropriately packaged into payment for the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital-specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that QIOs review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC CY 2008 proposed SI
A4641 Radiopharm dx agent noc N n/a N
A4642 In111 satumomab H 0704 N
A9500 Tc99m sestamibi H 1600 N
A9502 Tc99m tetrofosmin H 0705 N
A9503 Tc99m medronate N n/a N*
A9504 Tc99m apcitide N n/a N*
A9505 TL201 thallium H 1603 N
A9507 In111 capromab H 1604 N
A9508 I131 iodobenguate, dx H 1045 N
A9510 Tc99m disofenin N n/a N*
A9512 Tc99m pertechnetate N n/a N*
A9516 I123 iodide cap, dx H 9148 N
A9521 Tc99m exametazime H 1096 N
A9524 I131 serum albumin, dx H 9100 N
A9526 Nitrogen N-13 ammonia H 0737 N
A9528 Iodine I-131 iodide cap, dx H 1088 N
A9529 I131 iodide sol, dx N n/a N
A9531 I131 max 100uCi N n/a N*
A9532 I125 serum albumin, dx N n/a N
A9536 Tc99m depreotide H 0739 N
A9537 Tc99m mebrofenin N n/a N*
A9538 Tc99m pyrophosphate N n/a N*
A9539 Tc99m pentetate H 0722 N*
A9540 Tc99m MAA N n/a N*
A9541 Tc99m sulfur colloid N n/a N*
A9542 In111 ibritumomab, dx H 1642 N
A9544 I131 tositumomab, dx H 1644 N
A9546 Co57/58 H 0723 N
A9547 In111 oxyquinoline H 1646 N
A9548 In111 pentetate H 1647 N
A9550 Tc99m gluceptate H 0740 N
A9551 Tc99m succimer H 1650 N
A9552 F18 fdg H 1651 N
A9553 Cr51 chromate H 0741 N
A9554 I125 iothalamate, dx N n/a N
A9555 Rb82 rubidium H 1654 N
A9556 Ga67 gallium H 1671 N
A9557 Tc99m bicisate H 1672 N
A9558 Xe133 xenon 10mci N n/a N*
A9559 Co57 cyano H 0724 N
A9560 Tc99m labeled rbc H 0742 N
A9561 Tc99m oxidronate N n/a N*
A9562 Tc99m mertiatide H 0743 N
A9565 In111 pentetreotide H 1677 N
A9566 Tc99m fanolesomab H 1678 N
A9567 Technetium TC-99m aerosol H 0829 N*
A9568 Tc99m arcitumomab H 1648 N
* Indicates that the radiopharmaceutical would have been packaged under the $60 packaging threshold methodology in CY 2008, even in the absence of the broader packaging proposal for radiopharmaceuticals.

(6) Contrast Agents

For CY 2008, we are proposing to package payment for all contrast media into their associated independent diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as part of our proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS. As noted in section II.A.4.c. of this proposed rule, packaging the costs of supportive items and services into the payment for the independent procedure or service with which they are associated encourages hospital efficiencies and also enables hospitals to manage their resources with maximum flexibility. We believe that contrast agents are particularly well suited for packaging because they are always provided in support of an independent diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that involves imaging, and thus payment for contrast agents can be packaged into the payment for the associated separately payable procedures.

Contrast agents are generally considered to be those substances introduced into or around a structure that, because of the differential absorption of x-rays, alteration of magnetic fields, or other effects of the contrast medium in comparison with surrounding tissues, permit visualization of the structure through an imaging modality. The use of certain contrast agents is generally associated with specific imaging modalities, including x-ray, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for purposes of diagnostic testing or treatment. They are most commonly administered through an oral or intravascular route in association with the performance of the independent procedures involving imaging that are the basis for their administration. Even in the absence of this proposal to package payment for all contrast agents, we would propose to package the majority of HCPCS codes for contrast agents recognized under the OPPS in CY 2008. We consider contrast agents to be drugs under the OPPS, and as a result they are packaged if their estimated mean per day cost is equal to or less than $60 for CY 2008. (For more discussion of our drug packaging criteria, we refer readers to section V.B.2 of this proposed rule.) Seventy-five percent of contrast agents HCPCS codes have an estimated mean per day cost equal to or less than $60 based on our CY 2006 claims data.

Contrast agents are described by those Level II HCPCS codes in the range from Q9945 through Q9964. There currently are no HCPCS C-codes or other Level II HCPCS codes outside the range specified above used to report contrast agents under the OPPS. As shown in Table 19, in CY 2007, we packaged 7 out of 20 of these contrast agent HCPCS codes based on the $55 packaging threshold. For CY 2008, we are proposing to package all drugs with a per day mean cost of $60 or less. For CY 2008, the vast majority of contrast agents would be packaged under the traditional OPPS packaging methodology using the $60 packaging threshold, based on the CY 2006 claims data available for this proposed rule. In fact, of the 20 contrast agent HCPCS codes we are including in our proposed packaging approach, 15 would have been proposed to be packaged for CY 2008 under our drug packaging methodology. These 15 codes represent 94 percent of all occurrences of contrast agents billed under the OPPS. We believe that this shift in the packaging status for several of these agents between CYs 2007 and 2008 may be because, in CY 2007, a number of the contrast agents exceeded the $55 threshold by only a small amount and, based on our latest claims data for CY 2008, a number of these products have now fallen below the proposed $60 threshold. Given that the vast majority of contrast agents billed would already be packaged under the OPPS in CY 2008, we believe it would be desirable to package payment for the remaining contrast agents as it promotes efficiency and results in a consistent payment policy across products that may be used in many of the same independent procedures. We also note that the significant costs associated with these 15 contrast agents would already be reflected in the proposed median costs for those independent procedures and, if we were to pay for the 5 remaining agents separately, we would be treating these 5 agents differently than the others. If the 5 agents remained separately payable, there would effectively be two payments for contrast agents when these 5 agents were billed-a separate payment and a payment for packaged contrast agents that was part of the procedure payment. This could potentially provide a payment incentive to administer certain contrast agents that might not be the most clinically appropriate or cost effective. Moreover, as noted previously, contrast agents are always provided with independent procedures and, under a consistent approach to packaging in keeping with our enhanced efforts to encourage hospital efficiency and promote value-based purchasing under the OPPS, their payment would be appropriately packaged for CY 2008.

We have calculated the median costs on which the proposed CY 2008 payment rates are based using the packaging status of each contrast agent HCPCS code as provided in Table 19 below. As we discussed earlier in more detail, this has the effect of both changing the median cost for the independent service (the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure requiring imaging) into which the cost of the dependent service (the contrast agent) is packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the service we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, HCPCS code Q9947 (Low osmolar contrast material, 200-249 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml) is one of the contrast agents that we are proposing to package that would not otherwise be packaged in CY 2008 under the proposed $60 packaging threshold. HCPCS code Q9947 is sometimes billed with CPT code 71260 (Computed tomography, thorax; with contrast material(s)). HCPCS code Q9947 is assigned to APC 9159 (LOCM 200-249 mg/ml iodine, 1ml) for CY 2007. HCPCS code Q9947 was billed with CPT code 71260 8,172 times in the single bills available for this CY 2008 proposed rule, and 2 percent of the single bills for CPT code 71260 also reported HCPCS code Q9947. Under our proposed policy for CY 2008, we are proposing to package payment for HCPCS code Q9947 into the payment for separately payable procedures that are provided in conjunction with the contrast agent. Specifically, we would package payment for HCPCS code Q9947 so that, in this example, HCPCS code Q9947 would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payment for CPT code 71260. CPT code 71260 is assigned to APC 0283 (Computed Tomography with Contrast) for CY 2007 with a CY 2007 median cost of $249.48. The procedure is assigned to APC 0283, with a proposed APC name change to "Level I Computed Tomography with Contrast" for CY 2008 and a proposed CY 2008 median cost of $286.13.

The proposed CY 2008 payment rates associated with this example are outlined in Table 18 below. The table indicates that the CY 2008 payment that we are proposing for CPT code 71260 is higher than the CY 2007 payment amount for that code. The proposed increase in the payment rate for CPT code 71260 in CY 2008 is slightly greater than the estimated CY 2007 payment for the separately payable HCPCS code Q9947. Notably, a number of low osmolar contrast agents other than HCPCS code Q9947 that were separately paid in CY 2007 also are proposed for packaged payment in CY 2008 because their mean per day cost falls below the $60 packaging threshold for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals for CY 2008. Packaging the costs of these contrast media also affects the proposed payment rate for CPT code 71260. For another example of packaging contrast agents, we refer readers to the example included in Table 13 of section II.A.4.c.(4) of this proposed rule on packaging imaging supervision and interpretation services. That example illustrates the effect of packaging both a supervision and interpretation service (CPT code 72265 (Myelography, lumbosacral, radiological supervision and interpretation)) and a contrast agent (HCPCS code Q9947 (low osmolar contrast material, 200-249 mg/ml iodine, per ml)) into the payment for an imaging procedure (CPT code 72132 (Computed tomography, lumbar spine; with contrast material)).

This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging contrast agents on any given hospital because each individual hospital's case mix and billing pattern differs. The overall impact of packaging contrast agents, as well as all the other proposed packaging changes, can only be assessed in the aggregate for classes of hospitals. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impact file can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (Q9947 paid separately) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (Q9947 packaged)
Q9947 LOCM 200-249 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml (dependent service) *$64.24 $0.00
71260 Ct thorax w/dye (independent service) 250.94 289.71
Total Payment 315.18 289.71
*Based on the mean number of units per day from our CY 2008 proposed rule data (48.3) and the April 2007 per unit payment rate for Q9947 ($1.33).

The estimated overall impact of these changes that we are proposing for CY 2008 is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to when the contrast agents are provided by the same hospital that performs the imaging procedure. Under this proposal, in order to provide imaging procedures requiring contrast agents, hospitals would either need to administer the necessary contrast agent themselves or refer patients elsewhere for the administration of the contrast agent. In the latter case, claims data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future ratesetting. However, with respect to contrast agents, we believe that hospitals are limited in the extent to which they could change their behavior with regard to how they furnish these services because contrast agents are typically provided on the same day immediately prior to an imaging procedure being performed. We would expect that hospitals would always bill the contrast agent on the same claim as the other independent services for which the contrast agent was administered.

As we indicated earlier, in all cases we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the supportive contrast agent in association with independent procedures involving imaging must bill both services on the same claim so that the cost of the contrast agent can be appropriately packaged into payment for the significant independent procedure. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that QIOs review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI
Q9945 LOCM =149 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9157 N*
Q9946 LOCM 150-199 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9158 N*
Q9947 LOCM 200-249 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9159 N
Q9948 LOCM 250-299 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9160 N*
Q9949 LOCM 300-349 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9161 N*
Q9950 LOCM 350-399 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9162 N*
Q9951 LOCM = 400 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml K 9163 N*
Q9952 Inj Gad-base MR contrast, 1 ml K 9164 N*
Q9953 Inj Fe-based MR contrast, 1 ml K 1713 N
Q9954 Oral MR contrast, 100 ml K 9165 N*
Q9955 Inj perflexane lip micros, ml K 9203 N*
Q9956 Inj octafluoropropane mic, ml K 9202 N
Q9957 Inj perflutren lip micros, ml K 9112 N
Q9958 HOCM =149 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N*
Q9959 HOCM 150-199 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N
Q9960 HOCM 200-249 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N*
Q9961 HOCM 250-299 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N*
Q9962 HOCM 300-349 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N*
Q9963 HOCM 350-399 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N*
Q9964 HOCM= 400 mg/ml iodine, 1 ml N n/a N*
*Indicates that the contrast agent would have been packaged under the $60 packaging threshold methodology in CY 2008, even in the absence the broader packaging proposal for contrast agents.

(7) Observation Services

We are proposing to package payment for all observation care, reported under HCPCS code G0378 (Hospital observation services, per hour) for CY 2008. Payment for observation would be packaged as part of the payment for the separately payable services with which it is billed. We have defined observation care as a well-defined set of specific, clinically appropriate services that include ongoing short-term treatment, assessment, and reassessment before a decision can be made regarding whether patients will require further treatment as hospital inpatients or if they are able to be discharged from the hospital. Observation status is commonly assigned to patients who present to the emergency department and who then require a significant period of treatment or monitoring before a decision is made concerning their next placement or to patients with unexpectedly prolonged recovery after surgery. Throughout this proposed rule, as well as in our manuals and guidance documents, we use both of the terms "observation services" and "observation care" in reference to the services defined above.

Payment for all observation care under the OPPS was packaged prior to CY 2002. Since CY 2002, separate payment of a single unit of an observation APC for an episode of observation care has been provided in limited circumstances. Effective for services furnished on or after April 1, 2002, separate payment for observation was made if the beneficiary had chest pain, asthma, or congestive heart failure and met additional criteria for diagnostic testing, minimum and maximum limits to observation care time, physician care, and documentation in the medical record (66 FR 59856, 59879). Payment for observation care that did not meet these specified criteria was packaged. Between CY 2003 and CY 2006, several more changes were made to the OPPS policy regarding separate payment for observation services, such as: Clarification that observation is not separately payable when billed with "T" status procedures on the day of or day before observation care; development of specific Level II HCPCS codes for hospital observation services and direct admission to observation care; and removal of the initially established diagnostic testing requirements for separately payable observation (67 FR 66794, 69 FR 65828, and 70 FR 68688). Throughout this time period, we maintained separate payment for observation care only for the three specified medical conditions, and OPPS payment for observation for all other clinical conditions remained packaged.

Since January 1, 2006, hospitals have reported observation services based on an hourly unit of care using HCPCS code G0378. This code has a status indicator of "Q" under the CY 2007 OPPS, meaning that the OPPS claims processing logic determines whether the observation is packaged or separately payable. The OCE's current logic determines whether observation services billed under HCPCS code G0378 are separately payable through APC 0339 (Observation) or whether payment for observation services will be packaged into the payment for other separately payable services provided by the hospital in the same encounter based on criteria discussed subsequently. (We note that if an HOPD directly admits a patient to observation, Medicare currently pays separately for that direct admission reported under HCPCS code G0379 (Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care) in situations where payment for the actual observation care reported under HCPCS code G0378 is packaged.) For CY 2008, as discussed in more detail later in this proposed rule (section XI.), we are proposing to continue the coding and payment methodology for direct admission to observation status, with the exception of the requirement that HCPCS code G0379 is only eligible for separate payment if observation care reported under HCPCS code G0378 does not qualify for separate payment. This requirement would no longer be applicable under our proposal to package all observation services reported under HCPCS code G0378.

Currently, separate OPPS payment may be made for observation services reported under HCPCS code G0378 provided to a patient when all of the following requirements are met. The hospital would receive a single separate payment for an episode of observation care (APC 0339) when:

1. Diagnosis Requirements

a. The beneficiary must have one of three medical conditions: congestive heart failure, chest pain, or asthma.

b. Qualifying ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes must be reported in Form Locator (FL) 76, Patient Reason for Visit, or FL 67, principal diagnosis, or both in order for the hospital to receive separate payment for APC 0339. If a qualifying ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s) is reported in the secondary diagnosis field, but is not reported in either the Patient Reason for Visit field (FL 76) or in the principal diagnosis field (FL 67), separate payment for APC 0339 is not allowed.

2. Observation Time

a. Observation time must be documented in the medical record.

b. A beneficiary's time in observation (and hospital billing) begins with the beneficiary's admission to an observation bed.

c. A beneficiary's time in observation (and hospital billing) ends when all clinical or medical interventions have been completed, including followup care furnished by hospital staff and physicians that may take place after a physician has ordered the patient be released or admitted as an inpatient.

d. The number of units reported with HCPCS code G0378 must equal or exceed 8 hours.

3. Additional Hospital Services

a. The claim for observation services must include one of the following services in addition to the reported observation services. The additional services listed below must have a line-item date of service on the same day or the day before the date reported for observation:

• An emergency department visit (APC 0609, 0613, 0614, 0615, or 0616); or

• A clinic visit (APC 0604, 0605, 0606, 0607, or 0608); or

• Critical care (APC 0617); or

• Direct admission to observation reported with HCPCS code G0379 (APC 0604).

b. No procedure with a "T" status indicator can be reported on the same day or day before observation care is provided.

4. Physician Evaluation

a. The beneficiary must be in the care of a physician during the period of observation, as documented in the medical record by admission, discharge, and other appropriate progress notes that are timed, written, and signed by the physician.

b. The medical record must include documentation that the physician explicitly assessed patient risk to determine that the beneficiary would benefit from observation care.

In the context of our proposed CY 2008 packaging approach, for several reasons we believe that it is appropriate to package payment for all observation services reported with HCPCS code G0378 under the CY 2008 OPPS. Primarily, observation services are ideal for packaging because they are always provided as a supportive service in conjunction with other independent separately payable hospital outpatient services such as an emergency department visit, surgical procedure, or another separately payable service, and thus observation costs can logically be packaged into OPPS payment for independent services. As discussed extensively earlier in this section, packaging payment into larger payment bundles creates incentives for providers to furnish services in the most efficient way that meets the needs of the patient, encouraging long-term cost containment.

As we discussed in the general overview of the CY 2008 packaging approach earlier in this section (section II.A.4.b. of this proposed rule), there has been substantial growth in program expenditures for hospital outpatient services under the OPPS in recent years. The primary reason for this upsurge is growth in the intensity and utilization of services rather than the general price of services or enrollment changes. This observed trend is notably reflected in the frequency and costs of separately payable observation care for the last few years. While median costs for an episode of observation care that would meet the criteria for separate payment have remained relatively stable between CY 2003 and CY 2006, the frequency of claims for separately payable observation services has rapidly increased. Comparing claims data for separately payable observation care available for proposed rules spanning from CY 2005 to CY 2008 (that is, claims data reflecting services furnished from CY 2003 to CY 2006), we see substantial growth in separately payable observation care billed under the OPPS over that time. In CY 2003, the full first year when observation care was separately payable, there were approximately 56,000 claims for separately payable observation care. In CY 2004, there were approximately 77,000 claims for separately payable observation care. In CY 2005, that number increased to approximately 124,300 claims, representing about a 61 percent increase in one year. In addition, in the CY 2006 data available for this proposed rule, the frequency of claims for separately payable observation services increased again, to more than 271,200 claims, about a 118-percent increase over CY 2005 and more than triple the number of claims from 2 years earlier. While it is not possible to discern the specific factors responsible for the growth in claims for separately payable observation services, as there have been minor changes in both the process and criteria for separate payment for these services over this time period, the substantial growth by itself is noteworthy.

We are also concerned that the current criteria for separate payment for observation services may provide disincentives for efficiency. In order for observation services to be separately payable, they must last at least 8 hours. While this criterion was put in place to ensure that separate payment is made only for observation services of a substantial duration, it may create a financial disincentive for an HOPD to make a timely determination regarding a patient's safe disposition after observation care ends. By packaging payment for all observation services, regardless of their duration, we would provide incentives for more efficient delivery of services and timely decision-making. The current criterion also prohibits separate payment for observation services when a "T" status procedure (generally a surgical procedure) is provided on the same day or the previous day by the HOPD to the same Medicare beneficiary. Again, this may create a financial disincentive for hospitals to provide minor surgical procedures during a patient's observation stay, unless those procedures are essential to the patient's care during that time period, even if the most efficient and effective performance of those procedures could be during the single HOPD encounter.

Currently, the OPPS pays separately for observation care for only the three original medical conditions designated in CY 2002, specifically chest pain, asthma, and congestive heart failure. As discussed in more detail in the observation section (section XI.) of this proposed rule, the APC Panel recommended at its March 2007 meeting that we consider expanding separate payment for observation services to include two additional diagnoses, syncope and dehydration. As mentioned previously, we have defined observation care as a well-defined set of specific, clinically appropriate services, which include ongoing, short-term treatment, assessment, and reassessment, that are furnished while a decision is being made regarding whether a patient will require further treatment as a hospital inpatient or if the individual is able to be discharged from the hospital. Given the definition of observation services, it is clear that, in certain circumstances, observation care could be appropriate for patients with a range of diagnoses. Both the APC Panel and numerous commenters to prior OPPS proposed rules have confirmed their agreement with this perspective. In addition, the June 2006 Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report entitled, "Hospital-Based Emergency Care: At the Breaking Point," encourages hospitals to apply tools to improve the flow of patients through emergency departments, including developing clinical decisions units where observation care is provided. The IOM's Committee on the Future of Emergency Care in the United States Health System recommended that CMS remove the current limitations on the medical conditions that are eligible for separate observation care payment in order to encourage the development of such observation units.

As packaging payment provides desirable incentives for greater efficiency in the delivery of health care and provides hospitals with significant flexibility to manage their resources, we believe it is most appropriate to treat observation care for all diagnoses similarly by packaging its costs into payment for the separately payable independent services with which the observation is associated. This consistent payment methodology would provide hospitals with the flexibility to assess their approaches to patient care and patient flow and provide observation care for patients with a variety of clinical conditions when hospitals conclude that observation services would improve their treatment of those patients. Approximately 70 percent of the occurrences of observation care billed under the OPPS are currently packaged, and this proposal would extend the incentives for efficiency already present for the vast majority of observation services that are already packaged under the OPPS to the remaining 30 percent of observation services for which we currently make separate payment.

We have calculated the median costs on which the proposed CY 2008 payment rates are based according to our proposed packaging approach under which payment for HCPCS code G0378 would always be packaged (status indicator "N"). As we discussed previously in more detail, in this section, this has the effect of both changing the median costs for the independent services into which the costs of the dependent and supportive observation services are packaged and also of redistributing payment that would otherwise have been made separately for the observation services we are proposing to newly package for CY 2008.

For example, separately payable observation care is frequently billed with CPT code 99285 (Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 5)). In the CY 2008 OPPS proposed rule claims data, CPT code 99285 was billed 157,668 times on claims with HCPCS code G0378 that meet our current criteria for separate payment for observation care. In addition, about 57 percent of the claims for HCPCS code G0378 that meet our current criteria for separate payment also reported CPT code 99285. Under our proposed policy for CY 2008, we are proposing to package payment for HCPCS code G0378 into the payment for separately payable procedures that are provided in conjunction with HCPCS code G0378. Specifically, we would package payment for HCPCS code G0378 when it is provided with a separately paid service such as CPT code 99285, so that in this example observation would receive packaged payment through the separate OPPS payment for the Level 5 emergency department visit. CPT code 99285 is assigned to APC 0616 (Level 5 Emergency Visits), with a CY 2007 APC median cost of $323.36 and a proposed CY 2008 median cost of $344.50. The CY 2007 median cost of APC 0339 for separately payable observation is $440.22.

The proposed CY 2008 payment rates associated with this example are outlined in Table 20 below. The table indicates that the proposed CY 2008 payment for a Level 5 emergency department visit is higher than the CY 2007 payment amount for that code. However, the proposed increase in the Level 5 emergency department visit payment rate for CY 2008 is significantly less than the CY 2007 payment for separately payable observation. This is due to the fact that, although observation services are commonly billed with a Level 5 emergency department visit, the proportion of all Level 5 emergency department visits that include observation (12 percent) is relatively small. Thus, when observation care that would have met the CY 2007 criteria for separate payment is packaged into payment for separately payable services such as a Level 5 emergency department visit, it raises the payment rate for that separately payable service for all occurrences of the service, even those occurrences where observation care is not provided. As a result, the payment rate for the separately payable service, the Level 5 emergency department visit, does not increase by the full amount of the former payment rate for separately payable observation care as that amount is spread over many more occurrences of Level 5 emergency department visits. In addition, OPPS' use of medians leads relative weight estimates to be less sensitive to packaging decisions.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Sum of CY 2007 payment (some G0378 paid separately) Sum of CY 2008 proposed payment (G0378 packaged)
G0378 (under criteria for separately paid observation care) Hospital observation per hr (dependent service) $442.81 $0.00
99285 Emergency dept visit (independent service) 325.26 348.81
Total Payment 768.07 348.81

This example cannot demonstrate the overall impact of packaging observation services on any given hospital because each individual hospital's case-mix and billing pattern would be different. The overall impact of packaging HCPCS code G0378, as well as all other packaging changes that we are proposing for CY 2008, can only be assessed in the aggregate for classes of hospitals. Section XXII.B. of this proposed rule displays the overall impact of APC weight recalibration and packaging changes that we are proposing by classes of hospitals, and the OPPS Hospital-Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file presents our estimates of CY 2008 hospital payment for those hospitals we include in our ratesetting and payment simulation database. The hospital-specific impact file can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ under supporting documentation for this proposed rule.

The estimated overall impact of these changes that we are proposing for CY 2008 presented in section XXII.B. of this proposed rule is based on the assumption that hospital behavior would not change with regard to when the dependent observation care is provided in the same encounter and by the same hospital that performs the independent services. To the extent that hospitals could change their behavior and cease providing observation services, refer patients elsewhere for that care, or increase the frequency of observation services, the data would show such a change in practice in future years and that change would be reflected in future budget neutrality adjustments. However, with respect to observation care, we believe that hospitals are limited in the extent to which they could change their behavior with regard to how they furnish these services because observation care, by definition, is short-term treatment, assessment, and reassessment before a decision can be made regarding whether patients will require further treatment as hospital inpatients or if they are able to be discharged from the hospital after receiving the independent services. We believe it is unlikely that hospitals would cease providing medically necessary observation care or refer patients elsewhere for that care if they were unable to reach a decision that the patient could be safely discharged from the outpatient department. We would expect that hospitals would always bill the supportive observation care on the same claim as the other independent services provided in the single hospital encounter.

As we indicated earlier, in all cases we are proposing that hospitals that furnish the observation care in association with independent services must bill those services on the same claim so that the costs of the observation care can be appropriately packaged into payment for the independent services. We expect to carefully monitor any changes in billing practices on a service-specific and hospital-specific basis to determine whether there is reason to request that QIOs review the quality of care furnished or to request that Program Safeguard Contractors review the claims against the medical record.

In summary, we are proposing to package payment for all observation services reported with HCPCS code G0378 for CY 2008. Payment for observation services would be made as part of the payment for the separately payable independent services with which they are billed. As part of this proposal, we would change the status indicator for HCPCS code G0378 from "Q" to "N." In addition, we would no longer require the current criteria for separate payment related to hospital visits and "T" status procedures, minimum number of hours, and qualifying diagnoses. However, we would retain as general reporting requirements those criteria related to physician evaluation, documentation, and observation beginning and ending time as listed in sections II.A.2.a., b., and c., and 4.a. and b. of this proposed rule. Those are more general requirements that encourage hospitals to provide medically reasonable and necessary care and help to ensure the proper reporting of observation services on correctly coded hospital claims that reflect the full charges associated with all hospital resources utilized to provide the reported services.

d. Proposed Development of Composite APCs

(1) Background

As we discuss above in regard to our reasons for our proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, we believe that it is crucial that the payment approach of the OPPS create incentives for hospitals to seek ways to provide services more efficiently than exist under the current OPPS structure and allow hospitals maximum flexibility to manage their resources. The current OPPS structure usually provides payment for individual services which are generally defined by individual HCPCS codes. We currently package the costs of some items and services (such as drugs and biologicals with an average per day cost of less than $55) into the payment for separately payable individual services. However, because the extent of packaging in the OPPS is currently modest, furnishing many individual separately payable services increases total payment to the hospital. We believe that this aspect of the current OPPS structure is a significant factor in the growth in volume and spending that we discuss in our general overview and provides a primary rationale for our proposed packaging approach for services in the CY 2008 OPPS. While packaging payment for supportive dependent services into the payment for the independent services which they accompany promotes greater efficiency and gives hospitals some flexibility to manage their resources, we believe that payment for larger bundles of major separately paid services that are commonly performed in the same hospital outpatient encounter or as part of a multi-day episode of care would create even more incentives for efficiency, as discussed earlier. Moreover, defining the "service" paid under the OPPS by combinations of HCPCS codes for component services that are commonly performed in the same encounter and that result in the provision of a complete service would enable us to use more claims data and to establish payment rates that we believe more appropriately capture the costs of services paid under the OPPS.

Section 1833(t)(1)(B) of the Act permits us to define what constitutes a "service" for purposes of payment under the OPPS and is not restricted to defining a "service" as a single HCPCS code. For example, the OPPS currently packages payment for certain items and services reported with HCPCS codes into the payment for other separately payable services on the claim. Consistent with our statutory flexibility to define what constitutes a service under the OPPS, we are proposing to view a service, in some cases, as not just the diagnostic or treatment modality identified by one individual HCPCS code but as the totality of care provided in a hospital outpatient encounter that would be reported with two or more HCPCS codes for component services.

In view of this statutory flexibility to define what constitutes a "service" for purposes of OPPS payment, our desire to encourage efficiency in HOPD care, our focus on value-based purchasing, and our desire to use as much claims data as possible to set payment rates under the OPPS, we examined our claims data to determine how we could best use the multiple procedure claims ("hardcore" multiples) that are otherwise not available for ratesetting because they include multiple separately payable procedures furnished on the same date of service. As discussed in more detail in our discussion of single and multiple procedure claims in section II.A.1.b. of this proposed rule, we have focused in recent years on ways to convert multiple procedure claims to single procedure claims to maximize our use of the claims data in setting median costs for separately payable procedures. We have been successful in using the bypass list to generate "pseudo" single procedure claims for use in median setting, but this approach generally does not enable us to use the hardcore multiple claims that contain multiple separately payable procedures, all with associated packaging that cannot be split among them. We believe that we could use the data from many more multiple procedure claims by creating APCs for payment of those services defined as frequently occurring common combinations of HCPCS codes for component services that we see in correctly coded multiple procedure claims.

Our examination of data for multiple procedure claims identified two specific sets of services that we believe are good candidates for payment based on the naturally occurring common combinations of component codes that we see on the multiple procedure claims. These are low dose rate (LDR) prostate brachytherapy and cardiac electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation services.

Specifically, we have been told (and our data support) that claims for LDR prostate brachytherapy, when correctly coded, report at least two major separately payable procedure codes the majority of the time. For reasons discussed below, we are proposing to use these correctly coded claims that would otherwise be unusable hardcore multiples as the basis for an encounter-based composite APC that would make a single payment when both codes are reported with the same date of service. We also are proposing to pay separately for these procedure codes in cases where only one of the two procedures is provided in a hospital encounter, through the APC associated with that component procedure code that is furnished.

Similarly, we have been told (and our data support) that multiple cardiac electrophysiologic evaluation, mapping, and ablation services are typically furnished on the same date of service and that the correctly coded claims are typically the multiple procedure claims that include several component services and that we are unable to use in our current claims process. The CY 2007 CPT book introductory discussion in the section entitled "Intracardiac Electrophysiological Procedures/Studies" notes that, in many circumstances, patients with arrhythmias are evaluated and treated at the same encounter. Therefore, as discussed in detail below, we are also proposing to establish an encounter based composite APC for these services that would provide a single payment for certain common combinations of component cardiac electrophysiologic services that are reported on the same date of service.

These composite APCs reflect an evolution in our approach to payment under the OPPS. Where the claims data show that combinations of services are commonly furnished together, in the future we will actively examine whether it would be more appropriate to establish a composite APC under which we would pay a single rate for the service reported with a combination of HCPCS codes on the same date of service (or different dates of service) than to continue to pay for these individual services under service-specific APCs. We are proposing these specific encounter-based composite APCs for CY 2008 because we believe that this approach could move the OPPS toward possible payment based on an encounter or episode-of-care basis, enable us to use more valid and complete claims data, create hospital incentives for efficiency, and provide hospitals with significant flexibility to manage their resources that do not exist when we pay for services on a per service basis. As such, these proposed composite APCs may serve as a prototype for future creation of more composite APCs, through which we could provide OPPS payment for other types of services in the future. We note that while these proposed composite APCs for CY 2008 are based on observed combinations of component HCPCS codes reported on the same date of service for a single encounter, we also will be exploring in the future how we could set payments based on episodes of care involving services that extend beyond the same date but which are all supportive of a single, related course of treatment. While we are not proposing to implement multi-day episode-of-care APCs in CY 2008, we welcome comments on the concept of developing these APCs to provide payment for such episodes in order to inform our future analyses in this area.

While we have never previously used the term "composite" APC under the OPPS, we do have one historical payment policy that resembles the CY 2008 proposed composite APC policy. Since the inception of the OPPS, CMS has limited the aggregate payment for specified less intensive mental health services furnished on the same date to the payment for a day of partial hospitalization, which we considered to be the most resource intensive of all outpatient mental health treatment (65 FR 18455). The costs associated with administering a partial hospitalization program represent the most resource intensive of all outpatient mental health treatment, and we do not believe that we should pay more for a day of individual mental health services under the OPPS. Through the OCE, when the payment for specified mental health services provided by one hospital to a single beneficiary on one date of service based on the payment rates associated with the APCs for the individual services would exceed the per diem partial hospitalization payment (listed as APC 0033 (Partial Hospitalization)), those specified mental health services are assigned to APC 0034, which has the same payment rate as APC 0033, and the hospital is paid one unit of APC 0034. This longstanding policy regarding payment of APC 0034 for combinations of independent services provided in a single hospital encounter resembles the payment policy for composite APCs that we are proposing for LDR prostate brachytherapy and cardiac electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation services for CY 2008. Similar to the logic for the proposed composite APCs, the OCE determines whether to pay these specified mental health services individually or to make a single payment at the same rate as the per diem rate for partial hospitalization for all of the specified mental health services furnished on that date of service. However, we note this established policy for payment of APC 0034 differs from the proposed policies for the new CY 2008 composite APCs because APC 0034 is only paid if the sum of the individual payment rates for the specified mental health services provided on one date of service exceeds the APC 0034 payment rate, which equals the per diem rate of APC 0033 for partial hospitalization.

We are not proposing to change this mental health services payment policy for CY 2008. However, we are proposing to change the status indicator from "S" to "Q" for the HCPCS codes for the specified mental health services to which APC 0034 applies because those codes are conditionally packaged when the sum of the payment rates for the single code APCs to which they are assigned exceeds the per diem payment rate for partial hospitalization. While we have not published APC 0034 in Addendum A in the past, we are including it in Addendum A to this proposed rule entitled "Mental Health Composite," consistent with our naming taxonomy and publication of the two other proposed composite APCs. We are also including the mental health composite APC 0034 and its member HCPCS codes in Addendum M to this proposed rule in the same way that we show the HCPCS codes to which the LDR Prostate Brachytherapy Composite APC and Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation Composite APC apply.

In summary, we are not proposing a change to the longstanding payment policy under which the OPPS pays one unit of APC 0034 in cases in which the total payments for specified mental health services provided on the same date of service would otherwise exceed the payment rate for APC 0033. However, we are proposing to change the status indicator to "Q" for the HCPCS codes for mental health services to which this policy applies and which comprise this existing composite APC, because payment for these services would be packaged unless the sum of the individual payments assigned to the codes would be less than the payment for APC 0034.

We look forward to public comments on the concept of composite APCs in general and, specifically, the two new proposed encounter-based composite APCs for CY 2008, and we hope to involve the public and the APC Panel in the creation of additional composite APCs. Our goal would be to use the many naturally occurring multiple procedure claims that cannot currently be incorporated under the existing APC structure, regardless of whether the naturally occurring pattern of multiple procedure claims prevents the development of single bills.

(2) Proposed Low Dose Rate (LDR) Prostate Brachytherapy Composite APC(a) Background

LDR prostate brachytherapy is a treatment for prostate cancer in which needles or catheters are inserted into the prostate, and then radioactive sources are permanently implanted into the prostate through the hollow needles or catheters. The needles or catheters are then removed from the body, leaving the radioactive sources in the prostate forever, where they slowly give off radiation to destroy the cancer cells until the sources are no longer radioactive. At least two CPT codes are used to report the composite treatment service because there are separate codes that describe placement of the needles or catheters and application of the brachytherapy sources. LDR prostate brachytherapy cannot be furnished without the services described by both of these codes. Generally, the component services represented by both codes occur in the same operative session in the same hospital on the same date of service. However, we have been told of uncommon cases in which they are furnished in different locations, with the patient being transported from one location to another for application of the sources. In addition, other services, commonly CPT code 76965 (Ultrasonic guidance for interstitial radioelement application) and CPT code 77290 (Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting; complex) are often provided in the same hospital encounter.

CPT code 55875 (Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy) reports the placement of the needles or catheters for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007. Before this date, including in the claims for services furnished in CY 2006 that were used to develop this proposed rule, CPT code 55859 (Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy) reported this service. All of the claims for CPT code 55859 (as reported in the CY 2006 claims data) are for the placement of needles or catheters for prostate brachytherapy, although not all are related to permanent brachytherapy source application.

CPT code 77778 (Interstitial radiation source application; complex) reports the application of brachytherapy sources and, when billed with CPT code 55859 (or CPT code 55875 after January 1, 2007) for the same encounter, reports placement of the sources in the prostate. We have been told that application of brachytherapy sources to the prostate is estimated to be about 85 percent of all occurrences of CPT code 77778 under the OPPS, consistent with our CY 2006 claims data used for CY 2008 ratesetting. CPT code 77778 is also used to report the application of sources of brachytherapy to body sites other than the prostate.

Historical coding, APC assignments, and payment rates for CPT codes 55859 (CPT code 55875 beginning in CY 2007) and 77778 are shown below in Table 21.

OPPS CY Combination APC Payment rate for CPT code 77778 APC for HCPCS code 77778 Payment rate for CPT codes 55859/55875 APC for HCPCS code 55859 Brachytherapy source
2000 N/A $198.31 APC 0312 $848.04 APC 0162 Pass-through.
2001 N/A 205.49 APC 0312 878.72 APC 0162 Pass-through.
2002 N/A 6,344.67 APC 0312 2,068.23 APC 0163 Pass-through with pro rata reduction.
2003 (prostate brachytherapy with iodine sources) G0261, APC 648, $5,154.34 n/a n/a n/a n/a Packaged.
2003 (prostate brachytherapy with palladium sources) G0256, APC 649, $5,998.24 n/a n/a n/a n/a Packaged.
2003 (not prostate brachytherapy, not including sources) N/A 2,853.58 APC 0651 1,479.60 APC 0163 Separate payment based on scaled median cost per source.
2004 N/A 558.24 APC 0651 1,848.55 APC 0163 Cost.
2005 N/A 1,248.93 APC 0651 2,055.63 APC 0163 Cost.
2006 N/A 666.21 APC 0651 1,993.35 APC 0163 Cost.
2007 N/A 1,035.50 APC 0651 2,146.84 APC 0163 Cost.

Payment rates for CPT code 77778, in particular, have fluctuated over the years. We have frequently been informed by the public that reliance on single procedure claims to set the median costs for these services results in use of only incorrectly coded claims for LDR prostate brachytherapy because, for application of brachytherapy sources to the prostate, a correctly coded claim is a multiple procedure claim. Specifically, we have been informed that a correctly coded claim for LDR prostate brachytherapy should include, for the same date of service, both CPT codes 55859 and 77778, brachytherapy sources reported with Level II HCPCS codes, and typically separately coded imaging and radiation therapy planning services, and that we should use correctly coded claims to set the median for APC 0651 (Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application) in particular (where CPT code 77778 is assigned). In presentations to the APC Panel in its March 2006 meeting, and in response to the CY 2006 and CY 2007 OPPS proposed rules, commenters urged us to set the payment rate for LDR prostate brachytherapy services using only multiple procedure claims. Specifically for CY 2007, they urged us to sum the costs on multiple procedure claims containing CPT codes 77778 and 55859 (and no other separately payable services not on the bypass list) and, excluding the costs of sources, split the resulting aggregate median cost on the multiple procedure claim according to a preestablished attribution ratio between CPT codes 77778 and 55859. They indicated that any claim for a brachytherapy service that did not also report a brachytherapy source should be considered to be incorrectly coded and thus not reflective of the hospital's resources required for the interstitial source application procedure. The presenters to the APC Panel believed that claims that did not contain both brachytherapy source and source application codes should be excluded from use in establishing the median cost for APC 0651. They believed that hospitals that reported the brachytherapy sources on their claims were more likely to report complete charges for the associated brachytherapy source application procedure than hospitals that did not report the separately payable brachytherapy sources.

As a result of those comments, for both CY 2006 and CY 2007, we used multiple procedure claims containing both CPT codes 55859 and 77778 to determine a median cost for the totality of both services (with both packaging and bypassing of the other commonly furnished services). We compared the median calculated from this subset of claims reflecting the most common clinical scenario to the single bill median costs for CPT codes 55859 and 77778 as a method of determining whether the total payment to the hospital for both services furnished to provide LDR prostate brachytherapy would be reasonable. In both years, we found that the sum of the single bill medians was reasonably close to the median cost of both services from multiple claims when they were treated as a single procedure and the supporting services were either packaged or bypassed for purposes of calculating the median for the combined pair of codes. (We refer readers to the CY 2006 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68596) and the CY 2007 final rule with comment period (71 FR 68043) for specific discussion of these findings.) Hence, we concluded that the single bill median costs were reasonable and, for both the CY 2006 OPPS and CY 2007 OPPS, we based payment for CPT codes 55859 and 77778 on single procedure claims.

(b) Proposed Payment for LDR Prostate Brachytherapy

For the CY 2008 OPPS, we are proposing to create a composite APC 8001, titled "LDR Prostate Brachytherapy Composite," that would provide one bundled payment for LDR prostate brachytherapy when the hospital bills both CPT codes 55875 and 77778 as component services provided during the same hospital encounter. It is shown in Addendum A to this proposed rule as APC 8001 (LDR Prostate Brachytherapy Composite). As discussed in detail in section VII. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to continue to pay sources of brachytherapy separately in accordance with the requirements of the statute.

In the CY 2006 claims used to calculate the proposed CY 2008 median costs, CPT code 55859 was reported 14,083 times. The proposed rule median cost for CPT code 55859, calculated from 2,232 single and "pseudo" single bills, is $2,328.56. The CY 2008 proposed rule median cost for APC 0163 (Level IV Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures) to which CPT code 55859 was assigned for CY 2006 and to which CPT code 55875 is assigned for CY 2007 is $2,322.30. In the set of claims used to calculate the median cost for APC 0651, to which CPT code 77778 is the only assigned service, CPT code 77778 was reported 11,850 times. The CY 2008 proposed rule median cost for APC 0651 (and, therefore, for CPT code 77778) based on 339 single and "pseudo" single procedure bills is $969.73.

In examining the claims data used to calculate the median costs for this proposed rule, we found 9,807 claims on which both CPT code 55859 and CPT code 77778 were billed on the same date of service. These data suggest that LDR prostate brachytherapy constituted at least 70 percent of CY 2006 claims for CPT code 55859, with the remainder of claims representing the insertion of needles or catheters for high dose rate prostate brachytherapy or unusual clinical situations where the LDR sources were not applied in the same operative session as the insertion of the needles or catheters. These data are consistent with our understanding of current clinical practice for prostate brachytherapy, and we believe that those multiple claims are correctly coded claims for this common clinical scenario. Similarly, 83 percent of the claims for complex interstitial brachytherapy source application CPT code 77778 also included the CPT code for inserting needles or catheters into the prostate, consistent with our understanding that the vast majority of cases of complex interstitial brachytherapy source application procedures are specifically for the treatment of prostate cancer, rather than other types of cancer.

Using the proposed packaging approach for imaging supervision and interpretation services and guidance services for CY 2008, we were able to identify 1,343 claims, 14 percent of all OPPS claims that reported these two procedures on the same date, that contain both CPT codes 55859 and 77778 on the same date of service and no other separately paid procedure code. We were not able to use more claims to develop this composite APC median cost because there are several radiation therapy planning codes that are commonly reported with CPT codes 55859 and 77778 and that are both separately paid and not on the bypass list because the amount of their associated packaging exceeds the threshold for inclusion on the bypass list. A complete discussion of the bypass list under our CY 2008 packaging proposal is provided in section II.A. of this proposed rule.

We packaged the costs of packaged revenue codes and packaged HCPCS codes into the sum of the costs for CPT codes 55859 and 77778 to derive a total proposed median cost of $3,127.35 for the composite LDR prostate brachytherapy service based upon the 1,343 claims that contained both CPT codes and no other separately paid procedure codes. This is reasonably comparable to $3,298.29, the sum of the CPT median costs we calculated using the single procedure bills for CPT codes 55859 and 77778 (($2,328.56 plus $969.73). We believe that the difference between the composite APC median cost based upon those claims that contain both codes and the sum of the median costs for the APCs to which the two individual CPT codes map is minimal and may be attributable to efficiencies in furnishing the services together during a single encounter.

We believe that creation of the composite APC for the payment of LDR prostate brachytherapy is consistent with the statute and with our desire to use more claims data for ratesetting, particularly data from correctly coded claims that reflect typical clinical practice, and to make payment for larger packages and bundles of services to provide enhanced incentives for efficiency and cost containment under the OPPS and to maximize hospital flexibility in managing resources.

Under our proposal, hospitals that furnish LDR prostate brachytherapy would report CPT codes 55875 and 77778 and the codes for the applicable brachytherapy sources in the same manner that they currently report these items and services (in addition to reporting any other services provided), using the same HCPCS codes and reporting the same charges. We would require that hospitals report both CPT codes resulting in the composite APC payment on the same claim when they are furnished to a single Medicare beneficiary in the same facility on the same date of service, and we would make any necessary conforming changes to the billing instructions to ensure that they do not present an obstacle to correct reporting. We may implement edits to ensure that hospitals do not submit two separate claims for these two procedures when furnished on the same date in the same facility. When this combination of codes is reported, the OCE would assign the composite APC 8001 and the Pricer would pay based on the payment rate for the composite APC. The OCE would assign APC 0163 or APC 0651 only when both codes are not reported on the same claim with the same date of service, and we would expect this to be the atypical case. The composite APC would have a status indicator of "T" so that payment for other procedures also assigned to status indicator "T" with lower payment rates would be reduced by 50 percent when furnished on the same date of service as the composite service, in order to reflect the efficiency that occurs when multiple procedures are furnished to a Medicare beneficiary in a single operative session. We would not expect that the composite APC payment would be commonly reduced because we believe that it is unlikely that a higher paid procedure would be performed on the same date.

We are proposing to continue to establish separate payment rates for APC 0651 (to which only CPT code 77778 is assigned) and for APC 0163 (to which we are proposing to continue to assign CPT code 55875). In some cases, CPT 55875 may be reported for the insertion of needles or catheters for high dose rate prostate brachytherapy, and the low dose rate brachytherapy source application procedure (CPT code 77778) would not be reported. In high dose rate prostate brachytherapy, the sources are applied temporarily several times over a few days while the needles or catheters remain in the prostate, and the needles or catheters are removed only after all the treatment fractions have been completed. We have also been told by hospitals that, even when LDR prostate brachytherapy is planned, there are occasions in which the needles or catheters are inserted in one facility and the patient is moved to another facility for the application of the sources. In those cases, we would need to be able to appropriately pay the hospital that inserted the needles or catheters before the patient was discharged prior to source application. Moreover, there are cases in which the needles or catheters are inserted but it is not possible to proceed to the application of the sources and, therefore, the hospital would correctly report only CPT code 55875. Similarly, more than 10 brachytherapy sources can be applied interstitially (as described by CPT code 77778) to sites other than the prostate and it is, therefore, necessary to have a separate payment rate for CPT code 77778. Hence, for CY 2008 we are proposing to continue to pay for CPT code 55875 (the successor to CPT code 55859) through APC 0163 and to pay for CPT code 77778 through APC 0651 when the services are individually furnished other than on the same date of service in the same facility.

In summary, we are proposing to establish a composite APC, shown in Addendum A as APC 8001, to provide payment for LDR prostate brachytherapy when the composite service, billed as CPT codes 55875 and 77778, is furnished in a single hospital encounter and to base the payment for the composite APC on the median cost derived from claims that contain both codes. These two CPT codes are assigned to status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule to signify their conditionally packaged status, and their composite APC assignments are noted in Addendum M. This proposal would permit us to base payment on claims for the most common clinical scenario for interstitial radiation source application to the prostate. We note that this payment bundle would also include payment for the commonly associated imaging guidance services, which would be newly packaged under our proposed CY 2008 packaging approach. Most importantly, this composite APC payment methodology that we are proposing would contribute to our goal of providing payment under the OPPS for a larger bundle of component services provided in a single hospital outpatient encounter, creating additional hospital incentives for efficiency and cost containment, while providing hospitals with the most flexibility to manage their resources.

(3) Proposed Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation Composite APC

(a) Background

During its March 2007 meeting, members of the APC Panel indicated that the reason we found so few single bills for procedures assigned to APC 0087 (Cardiac Electrophysiologic Recording/Mapping), specifically 72 of 11,834 or 0.61 percent of all proposed rule CY 2006 claims, is that most of the services assigned to APCs 0085 (Level II Electrophysiologic Evaluation), 0086 (Ablate Heart Dysrhythm Focus), and 0087 are performed in varying combinations with one another. Therefore, correctly coded claims would most often include multiple codes for component services that are reported with different CPT codes and that are now paid separately through different APCs. There would never be many single bills and those that are reported as single bills would likely represent atypical cases or incorrectly coded claims.

We examined the combinations of services observed in our claims data across these three APCs to see whether there was the potential for handling the data differently so that we could use more claims data to set the payment rates for these procedures, particularly those services assigned to APC 0087 where we have had a persistent concern regarding the limited and reportedly unrepresentative single bills available for use in calculating the median cost according to our standard OPPS methodology. We initially developed and examined frequency distributions of unique combinations of codes on claims which contained at least one unit of any code assigned to APC 0085, 0086, or 0087 and then broadened these analysis to any combination of an electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation code.

Our initial frequency distributions supported the APC Panel members' description of their experiences. We identified and enumerated the most commonly appearing unique occurrences (either single procedures or combinations) of codes for services assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X" that contained at least one code assigned to APC 0085, 0086, or 0087. There were 7,379 claims in the top 100 occurrence types. Table 22 shows the 10 most common unique occurrences from CY 2006 claims available for this proposed rule.

Combination number Frequency HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 APC CY 2007 SI
1 763 93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
2 509 93609 Map tachycardia, add-on 0087 T
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart 0087 T
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T
3 398 93609 Map tachycardia, add-on 0087 T
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T
4 381 93650 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T
5 376 93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart 0087 T
6 248 93005 Electrocardiogram, tracing 0099 S
93609 Map tachycardia, add-on 0087 T
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart 0087 T
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T
7 225 93005 Electrocardiogram, tracing 0099 S
93609 Map tachycardia, add-on 0087 T
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T
8 225 93613 Electrophys map 3d, add-on 0087 T
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T
9 217 93005 Electrocardiogram, tracing 0099 S
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
10 185 93613 Electrophys map 3d, add-on 0087 T
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation 0085 T
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart 0087 T
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 0086 T

Although the number of claims for each unique occurrence was modest, we were able to determine that there were certain combinations of codes that occurred most often together. Based on our review of the most frequently occurring combinations of codes on claims that also contained at least one code assigned to APC 0085, 0086 or 0087 and our clinical review of the codes, we proceeded to study combination claims that contained at least one code from group A for evaluation services and at least one code from group B for ablation services reported on the same date of service on an individual claim, as specified in Table 23 below.

Codes used in combinations: at least one in Group A and one in Group B HCPCS code CY 2007 APC CY 2007 SI
Group A:
Electrophysiology evaluation 93619 0085 T
Electrophysiology evaluation 93620 0085 T
Group B:
Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 93650 0086 T
Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 93651 0086 T
Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 93652 0086 T

When we studied claims that contained a code in group A and also a code in group B, we found that there were 5,118 claims that met these criteria, and that of these 5,118 claims, 4,552 (89 percent) contained both CPT code 93620 (Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia; with right atrial pacing and recording, right ventricular pacing and recording, His bundle recording) from APC 0085 and CPT code 93651 (Intracardiac catheter ablation of arrhythmogenic focus; for treatment of supraventricular tachycardia by ablation of fast or slow atrioventricular pathways, accessory atrioventricular connections or other atrial foci, singly or in combination) from APC 0086 with the same date of service. Given that CPT code 93651 had a total frequency of 8,091, this means that more than 55 percent of the claims for CPT code 93651 also contained CPT code 93620. CPT code 93620 had a total frequency of 12,624, approximately 50 percent higher than the total frequency for CPT code 93651, which is consistent with our expectations because CPT code 93620 describes a diagnostic service and CPT code 93651 is a treatment service that may be provided based upon the findings of the evaluation described by CPT code 93620. In addition to the codes for group A and group B services, the combination claims also contained costs for packaged services that were reported under revenue codes without HCPCS codes and under packaged HCPCS codes. As we discuss in considerable detail above, we lack a methodology that could be used to allocate these packaged costs to major separately paid procedures in a manner which gives us confidence that the costs would be attributed correctly. We have explored and will continue to explore an alternative strategy that would enable us to use these correctly coded multiple procedure claims for ratesetting.

In our review of these claims, not only did we find a high number of claims on which there was one code from group A and one code from group B, but we also found that claims for procedures assigned to APC 0087 for CY 2007 usually appeared on claims that contained a code from APC 0085 or APC 0086, or both. The most frequently appearing CPT codes that were assigned to APC 0087 for CY 2007 were, as shown above, 93609 (Intraventricular and/or intra-atrial mapping of tachycardia site(s), with catheter manipulation to record from multiple sites to identify origin of tachycardia (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), 93613 (Intracardiac electrophysiologic 3-dimensional mapping (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), 93621 (Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia; with left atrial pacing and recording from coronary sinus or left atrium (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), 93622 (Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia; with left ventricular pacing and recording (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), and 93623 (Programmed simulation and pacing after intravenous drug infusion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)). These codes are all CPT add-on codes that CPT indicates are to be reported in addition to the code for the primary procedure. Our clinical review of the services described by these five CPT codes determined that they are supportive dependent services that are provided most often as supplemental to procedures assigned to APCs 0085 and 0086. The procedures in APCs 0085 and 0086 can be performed without these supportive add-on procedures, but these dependent services cannot be done except as a supplement to another electrophysiologic procedure. Therefore, we are proposing to unconditionally package all of these five CPT codes under the grouping of intraoperative services for the CY 2008 OPPS. We discuss the packaging of intraoperative services in general, including these services, above.

However, packaging these supportive ancillary services that are so often reported with the cardiac electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation services does not enable us to use many more claims because, as we noted previously, the claims on which these codes most commonly appeared typically also contained at least one separately paid code from APC 0085 and one code from APC 0086. Although the most common combination of codes from APCs 0085 and 0086 is the pair of CPT codes 93620 and 93651, there are numerous other combinations of services from APCs 0085 and 0086 that are performed and, while not as frequent, these combinations are also reflected in the multiple claims.

In order to use more claims and adequately reflect the varied, common combinations of electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation CPT codes, we calculated a composite median cost from all claims containing at least one code from group A and at least one code from group B as if they were a single service. We selected multiple procedure claims that contained at least one code in group A and one code in group B on the same date of service and calculated a median cost from the total costs on these claims. Some claims had more than one code from each group. Although the claim was required to contain at least one code from each group to be included, the claim could also contain any number of codes from either group and any number of units of those codes. In addition, the costs of the five supportive intraoperative services previously assigned to APC 0087 that we identify above were packaged, as well as the costs of the other items and services proposed to be packaged for the CY 2008 OPPS. This selection process yielded 5,118 claims to use for the calculation. The proposed composite median cost for these claims using the CY 2008 proposed rule data is $8,528.83. We believe that this cost is attributable largely to the 4,552 claims that contain one unit each of CPT code 93620 and CPT code 93651 (and some unknown numbers and combinations of packaged services). In comparison, the sum of the CY 2008 proposed rule CPT code median costs for CPT code 93620 (which is $3,111.76) and CPT code 93651 (which is $5,643.95) is $8,755.71. If the 50 percent multiple procedure discount is applied to the CPT code median cost for the lower cost procedure based on its assignment to an APC with a "T" status, the adjusted sum of the median costs is $7,199.83 ($5,643.95 + $1,555.88). These medians were calculated using only claims that contain correct devices and do not contain token charges or the "FB" modifier. We believe the significant positive difference between the composite and discounted costs still reflects efficiencies, as the sum of the discounted median costs does not take into account the cost of other procedures also provided that are assigned to APCs 0085 and 0086, while the composite median cost of $8,528.83 does, to some extent, reflect the cost of other multiple procedures in APCs 0085 and 0086 that were also reported on the claims used to develop the composite median cost. In addition, these two calculations are based upon two different sets of claims, single procedure claims in one case (which do not represent the way the service is typically furnished) and the specified subset of clinically common combination claims in the second case. Moreover, while the 50 percent multiple procedure reduction is our best aggregate estimate of the overall degree of efficiency applicable to multiple surgeries, it may or may not be specifically appropriate to this particular combination of procedures.

By selecting the multiple procedure claims that contained at least one code in each group, we were able to use many more claims than were available to establish the individual APC medians. The percents by CPT code for the composite configuration below in Table 24 represent the sum of the frequency of single bills used to set the medians for APCs 0085 and 0086 with packaging of the five intraoperative services and the frequency of multiple bills used to set the medians for the composite claims containing at least one code from each group and with packaging of the costs of the five intraoperative services, divided by the total frequency of each CPT code.

Codes used in combinations: at least one in group A and one in Group B HCPCS code Proposed CY 2008 APC SI Standard configuration (with packaging of intraoperative services) CPT percentage of single claims Overall APC percentage of single claims Composite configuration (with packaging of intra- operative services) CPT percentage of single and combination claims
Group A:
Electrophysiology evaluation 93619 0085 T 38.99 25.47 63.96
Electrophysiology evaluation 93620 0085 T 22.30 25.47 61.77
Group B:
Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 93650 0085 T 39.58 25.47 52.50
Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 93651 0086 T 4.59 4.68 63.30
Ablate heart dysrhythm focus 93652 0086 T 7.53 4.68 58.78

Moreover, by packaging CPT codes 93609, 93613, 93621, 93622, and 93623, we use many more of the claims for these codes from the most common clinical scenarios than would otherwise be possible if the supportive intraoperative services were separately paid. Wherever any of these codes appears on a claim that can be used for median setting, the cost data for these codes are packaged in the calculation of the median cost for the separately paid services on the claim.

(b) Proposed Payment for Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation

In view of our findings with regard to how often the codes in groups A and B appear together on the same claim, we are proposing to establish one composite APC, shown in Addendum A as APC 8000 (Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation Composite), for CY 2008 that would pay for a composite service made up of any number of services in groups A and B when at least one code from group A and at least one code from group B appear on the same claim with the same date of service. The five CPT codes involved in this composite APC are assigned to status indicator "Q" in Addendum B to this proposed rule to identify their conditionally packaged status, and their composite APC assignments are identified in Addendum M. We are proposing to use the composite median cost of $8,528.83 as the basis for establishing the relative weight for this newly created APC for the composite electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation service. Under this composite APC, unlike most other APCs, we would make a single payment for all services reported in groups A and B. We are proposing that hospitals would continue to code using CPT codes to report these services and that the OCE would recognize when the criteria for payment of the composite APC are met and would assign the composite APC instead of the single procedure APCs as currently occurs. The Pricer would make a single payment for the composite APC that would encompass the program payment for the code in group A, the code in group B, and any other codes reported in groups A or B, as well as the packaged services furnished on the same date of service. The proposed composite APC would have a status indicator of "T" so that payment for other procedures also assigned to status indicator "T" with lower payment rates would be reduced by 50 percent when furnished on the same date of service as the composite service, in order to reflect the efficiency that occurs when multiple procedures are furnished to a Medicare beneficiary in a single operative session. We would not expect that the proposed composite APC payment would be commonly reduced because we believe that it is unlikely that a higher paid procedure would be performed on the same date. We are proposing to continue to pay separately for other separately paid services that are not reported under the codes in groups A and B (such as chest x-rays and electrocardiograms).

Moreover, where a service in group A is furnished on a date of service that is different from the date of service for a code in group B for the same beneficiary, we are proposing that payments would be made under the single procedure APCs and the composite APC would not apply. Given our CY 2008 proposal to unconditionally package payment for five cardiac electrophysiologic CPT codes as members of the category of intraoperative services that were previously assigned to APCs 0085 and 0087, we are also proposing to reconfigure APCs 0084 through 0087, where many of the cardiac electrophysiologic procedures that will be separately paid when they are not paid according to the composite APC are assigned. Specifically, we are proposing to discontinue APC 0087, and reconfigure APCs 0084, 0085, and 0086, with proposed titles and median costs of Level I Electrophysiologic Procedures (APC 0084) at $647.41; Level II Electrophysiologic Procedures (APC 0085) at $3,059.46; and Level III Electrophysiologic Procedures (APC 0086) at $5,709.52, respectively. We refer readers to section IV.A.2. of this proposed rule for a discussion of calculation of median costs for device-dependent APCs. We believe this reconfiguration improves the clinical and resource homogeneity of these APCs which would provide payment for cardiac electrophysiologic procedures that would be individually paid when they do not meet the criteria for payment of the composite APC.

We believe that creation of the proposed composite APC for cardiac electrophysiologic evaluation and ablation services is the most efficient and effective way to use the claims data for the majority of these services and best represents the hospital resources associated with performing the common combinations of these services that are clinically typical. We believe that this proposed ratesetting methodology results in an appropriate median cost for the composite service when at least one evaluation service in group A is furnished on the same date as at least one ablation service in group B. This approach creates incentives for efficiency by providing a single payment for a larger bundle of major procedures when they are performed together, in contrast to continued separate payment for each of the individual procedures. We expect to develop additional composite APCs in the future as we learn more about major currently separately paid services that are commonly furnished together during the same hospital outpatient encounter.

e. Service-Specific Packaging Issues

As a result of requests from the public, a Packaging Subcommittee to the APC Panel was established to review all the procedural CPT codes with a status indicator of "N." Commenters to past rules have suggested that certain packaged services could be provided alone, without any other separately payable services on the claim, and requested that these codes not be assigned status indicator "N." In deciding whether to package a service or pay for a code separately, we have historically considered a variety of factors, including whether the service is normally provided separately or in conjunction with other services; how likely it is for the costs of the packaged code to be appropriately mapped to the separately payable codes with which it was performed; and whether the expected cost of the service is relatively low. As discussed above regarding our proposed packaging approach for CY 2008, we have modified the historical considerations outlined above in developing our proposal for the CY 2008 OPPS. The Packaging Subcommittee discussed many HCPCS codes during the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, prior to development of the proposed packaging approach discussed above, and we have summarized and responded to the APC Panel's packaging-related recommendations below. Three of the codes reviewed by the Packaging Subcommittee at the March 2007 APC Panel meeting are included in the seven categories of services identified for packaging under the CY 2008 OPPS. For those three codes, we specifically applied the proposed CY 2008 criteria for determining whether a code should be proposed as packaged or separately payable for CY 2008. Specifically, we determined whether the service is a dependent service falling into one of the seven specified categories that is always or almost always provided integral to an independent service. For those four codes that were reviewed during the March 2007 APC Panel meeting but that do not fit into any of the seven categories of codes that are part of our CY 2008 proposed packaging approach, we applied the packaging criteria described above that were historically used under the OPPS. Moreover, we took into consideration our interest in expanding the size of payment groups for component services to provide encounter-based and episode-of-care-based payment in the future in order to encourage hospital efficiency and provide hospitals with maximal flexibility to manage their resources.

In accordance with a recommendation of the APC Panel, for the CY 2007 OPPS, we implemented a new policy that designates certain codes as "special" packaged codes, assigned to status indicator "Q" under the OPPS, where separate payment is provided if the code is reported without any other services that are separately payable under the OPPS on the same date of service. Otherwise, payment for the "special" packaged code is packaged into payment for the separately payable services provided by the hospital on the same date. We note that these "special" packaged codes are a subset of those HCPCS codes that are assigned to status indicator "Q," which means that their payment is conditionally packaged under the OPPS. We are proposing to update our criteria to determine packaged versus separate payment for "special" packaged HCPCS codes assigned to status indicator "Q" for CY 2008. For CY 2008, payment for "special" packaged codes would be packaged when these HCPCS codes are billed on the same date of service as a code assigned to status indicator "S," "T," "V," or "X." When one of the "special" packaged codes assigned to status indicator "Q" is billed on a date of service without a code that is assigned to any of the four status indicators noted above, the "special" packaged code assigned to status indicator "Q" would be separately payable.

The Packaging Subcommittee identified areas for change for some currently packaged CPT codes that it believed could frequently be provided to patients as the sole service on a given date and that required significant hospital resources as determined from hospital claims data. Based on the comments received, additional issues, and new data that we shared with the Packaging Subcommittee concerning the packaging status of codes for CY 2008, the Packaging Subcommittee reviewed the packaging status of numerous HCPCS codes and reported its findings to the APC Panel at its March 2007 meeting. The APC Panel accepted the report of the Packaging Subcommittee, heard several presentations on certain packaged services, discussed the deliberations of the Packaging Subcommittee, and recommended that-

1. CMS place CPT code 76937 (Ultrasound guidance for vascular access requiring ultrasound evaluation of potential access sites, documentation of selected vessel patency, concurrent realtime ultrasound visualization of vascular needle entry, with permanent recording and reporting (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)) on the list of "special" packaged codes (status indicator "Q"). (Recommendation 1)

2. CMS evaluate providing separate payment for trauma activation when it is reported on a claim for an ED visit, regardless of the level of the emergency department visit. (Recommendation 2)

3. CMS place CPT code 0175T (Computer aided detection (CAD) (computer algorithm analysis of digital image data for lesion detection) with further physician review for interpretation and report, with or without digitization of film radiographic images, chest radiograph(s), performed remote from primary interpretation) on the list of "special" packaged codes (status indicator "Q"). (Recommendation 3)

4. CMS place CPT code 0126T (Common carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) study for evaluation of atherosclerotic burden or coronary heart disease risk factor assessment) on the list of "special" packaged codes (status indicator "Q") and that CMS consider mapping the code to APC 340 (Minor Ancillary Procedures). (Recommendation 4)

5. CMS place CPT code 0069T (Acoustic heart sound recording and computer analysis only) on the list of "special" packaged codes (status indicator "Q") and that CMS exclude APC 0096 (Non-Invasive Vascular Studies) as a potential placement for this CPT code. (Recommendation 5)

6. CMS maintain the packaged status of HCPCS code A4306 (Disposable drug delivery system, flow rate of less than 50 ml per hour) and that CMS present additional data on this system to the APC Panel when available. (Recommendation 6)

7. CMS reevaluate the packaged OPPS payment for CPT code 99186 (Hypothermia; total body) based on current research and availability of new therapeutic modalities. (Recommendation 7)

8. The Packaging Subcommittee remains active until the next APC Panel meeting. (Recommendation 8)

We address each of these recommendations in turn in the discussion that follows.

Recommendation 1

For CY 2008, we are proposing to maintain CPT code 76937 as a packaged service. We are not adopting the APC Panel's recommendation to pay separately for this code in some circumstances as a "special" packaged code. In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68544 through 68545), in response to several public comments, we reviewed in detail the claims data related to CPT code 76937. During its March 2006 APC Panel meeting, after reviewing data pertinent to CPT code 76937, the APC Panel recommended that CMS maintain the packaged status of this code for CY 2007, and we accepted that recommendation. During the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, after reviewing current data and listening to a public presentation, the Panel recommended that we treat this code as a "special" packaged code for CY 2008, noting that certain uncommon clinical scenarios could occur where it would be possible to bill this service alone on a claim, without any other separately payable OPPS services.

We are proposing to maintain CPT code 76937 as an unconditionally packaged service for CY 2008, fully consistent with the proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, as discussed above. Because CPT code 76937 is a guidance procedure and we are proposing to package payment for all guidance procedures for CY 2008, we believe it is appropriate to maintain the unconditionally packaged status of this code, which is a CPT designated add-on procedure that we would expect to be generally provided only in association with other independent services. We applied the updated criteria for determining whether this service should receive packaged or separately payment under the CY 2008 OPPS. Specifically, we determined that this service is a supportive ancillary service that is integral to an independent service, resulting in our CY 2008 proposal to packaged payment for the service.

We discussed this code extensively in both the CY 2006 and CY 2007 final rules with comment period (70 FR 68544 through 68545; 71 FR 67996 through 67997). Our hospital claims data demonstrate that guidance services are used frequently for the insertion of vascular access devices, and we have no evidence that patients lack appropriate access to guidance services necessary for the safe insertion of vascular access devices in the hospital outpatient setting. Because we believe that ultrasound guidance would almost always be provided with one or more separately payable independent procedures, its costs would be appropriately bundled with the handful of vascular access device insertion procedures with which it is most commonly performed. We further believe that hospital staff chooses whether to use no guidance or fluoroscopic guidance or ultrasound guidance on an individual basis, depending on the clinical circumstances of the vascular access device insertion procedure.

Therefore, we do not believe that CPT code 76937 is an appropriate candidate for designation as a "special" packaged code. The CY 2007 CPT book indicates that this code is an add-on code and should be reported in addition to the code reported for the primary procedure. According to our CY 2006 claims data available for this proposed rule, this code was billed over 60,000 times, yet less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all claims for the procedure were billed without any separately payable OPPS service on the claim. Because this code is provided alone only extremely rarely, we believe this code would not be appropriately treated as a "special" packaged code. Therefore, we are proposing to continue to unconditionally package CPT code 76937 for CY 2008.

Recommendation 2

For CY 2008, we are proposing to maintain the packaged status of revenue code 068x, trauma response, when the trauma response is provided without critical care services. During the August 2006 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel encouraged CMS to pay differentially for critical care services provided with and without trauma activation. For CY 2007, as a result of the APC Panel's August 2006 discussion and our own data analysis, we finalized a policy to pay differentially for critical care provided with and without trauma activation. The CY 2007 payment rate for critical care unassociated with trauma activation is $405.04 (APC 0617, Critical Care), while the payment rate for critical care associated with trauma activation is $899.58 (APC 0617 and APC 0618 (Trauma Response with Critical Care)). During the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, a presenter requested that CMS also pay differentially for emergency department visits provided with and without trauma activation. Two organizations that submitted comment letters for the APC Panel's review specifically requested separate payment for revenue code 068x every time it appears on a claim, regardless of the other services that were billed on that claim. The APC Panel recommended that CMS evaluate providing separate payment for trauma activation when it is reported on a claim for an emergency department visit, regardless of the level of the emergency department visit.

After accepting the APC Panel's recommendation and evaluating this issue, we continue to believe that, while it is currently appropriate to pay separately for trauma activation when billed in association with critical care services, it is also currently appropriate to maintain the packaged payment status of revenue code 068x when trauma response services are provided in association with both clinic and emergency department visits under the CY 2008 OPPS. As mentioned above, it is our general objective to expand the size of the payment groups under the OPPS to move toward encounter-based and episode-of-care-based payments in order to encourage maximum hospital efficiency with a focus on value-based purchasing. Because trauma activation in association with emergency department or clinic visits would always be provided in the same hospital outpatient encounter as the visit for care of the injured Medicare beneficiary, packaging payment for trauma activation when billed in association with both clinic and emergency department visits is most consistent with our proposed packaging approach. We are also concerned that unpackaging payment for trauma activation in those circumstances where the trauma response would be less likely to be essential to appropriately treating a Medicare beneficiary would reduce the incentive for hospitals to provide the most efficient and cost-effective care. We note that, while we are proposing for CY 2008 to continue to provide separate payment for trauma activation in association with critical care services, we may reconsider this payment policy for future OPPS updates as we further develop encounter-based and episode-of-care-based payment approaches.

Furthermore, continued packaged payment for trauma activation when unassociated with critical care is consistent with the principles of a prospective payment system, where hospitals receive payment based on the median cost related to all of the hospital resources associated with the main service provided. In various situations, each hospital's costs may be higher or lower than the median cost used to set payment rates. In light of our proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, we believe it is particularly important not to make any changes in our payment policies for other services that are not fully aligned with promoting efficient, judicious, and deliberate care decisions by hospitals that allow them maximum flexibility to manage their resources through encouraging the most cost-effective use of hospital resources in providing the care necessary for the treatment of Medicare beneficiaries. Packaging payment encourages hospitals to establish protocols that ensure that services are furnished only when they are medically necessary and to carefully scrutinize the services ordered by practitioners to minimize unnecessary use of hospital resources.

Therefore, we are adopting the APC Panel's recommendation that we evaluate providing separate payment for revenue code 068x when provided in association with emergency department visits. For CY 2008, after our thorough assessment, we are proposing to maintain the packaged status of revenue code 068x, except when revenue code 068x is billed in association with critical care services.

Recommendation 3

For CY 2008, we are proposing to maintain the unconditionally packaged status of CPT codes 0174T (Computer aided detection (CAD) (computer algorithm analysis of digital image data for lesion detection) with further physician review for interpretation and report, with or without digitization of film radiographic images, chest radiograph(s), performed concurrent with primary interpretation) and 0175T. These services involve the application of computer algorithms and classification technologies to chest x-ray images to acquire and display information regarding chest x-ray regions that may contain indications of cancer. CPT code 0152T (Computer aided detection (computer algorithm analysis of digital image data for lesion detection) with further physician review for interpretation, with or without digitization of film radiographic images; chest radiograph(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)), the predecessor code to CPT codes 0174T and 0175T, was indicated as an add-on code to chest x-ray CPT codes for CY 2006, according to the AMA's CY 2006 CPT book. However, on July 1, 2006, the AMA released to the public an update that deleted CPT codes 0152T and replaced it with the two new Category III CPT codes 0174T and 0175T.

In its March 2006 presentation to the APC Panel, before the AMA had released the CY 2007 changes to CPT code 0152T, a presenter requested that we pay separately for this service and assign it to a New Technology APC with a payment rate of $15, based on its estimated cost, clinical considerations, and similarity to other image post processing services that are paid separately. We proposed to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to package CPT code 0152T for CY 2007.

In its August 2006 presentation to the APC Panel, after the AMA had released the CY 2007 code changes, the same presenter requested that we assign both of the two new codes to a New Technology APC with a payment rate of $15. The APC Panel members discussed these codes extensively. They considered the possibility of treating CPT code 0175T as a "special" packaged code, thereby assigning payment to the code only when it was performed by a hospital without any other separately payable OPPS service also provided on the same day. They questioned the meaning of the word "remote" in the code descriptor for CPT code 0175T, noting that was unclear as to whether remote referred to time, geography, or a specific provider. They believed it was likely that a hospital without a CAD system that performed a chest x-ray and sent the x-ray to another hospital for performance of the CAD would be providing the CAD service under arrangement and, therefore, would be providing at least one other service (chest x-ray) that would be separately paid. Thus, even in these cases, payment for the CAD service could be appropriately packaged. After significant and lengthy deliberation, the APC Panel recommended that we package payment for both of the new CPT codes, 0174T and 0175T, for CY 2007.

In its March 2007 presentation to the APC Panel, the same presenter requested that we pay separately for CPT codes 0174T and 0175T, mapping them to New Technology APC 1492, with a payment rate of $15. The presenter indicated that chest x-ray CAD is not a screening tool and should only be billed to Medicare when applied to chest x-rays suspicious for lung cancer. The presenter also explained that additional and distinct hospital resources are required for chest x-ray CAD that are not required for a standard chest x-ray. In addition, remote chest x-ray CAD described by CPT code 0175T can be performed at a different time or location or by a different provider than the chest x-ray service. The presenter expressed concern that if hospitals were not paid separately for this technology, hospitals would not be able to provide it, thereby limiting beneficiary access to chest x-ray CAD. The APC Panel recommended conditional packaging as a "special" packaged code for CPT code 0175T, but did not recommend a change to the unconditionally packaged status of CPT code 0174T. We are not adopting the APC Panel's recommendation for designation of CPT code 0175T as a "special" packaged code under the CY 2008 OPPS.

We believe that packaged payment for diagnostic chest x-ray CAD under a prospective payment methodology for outpatient hospital services is most appropriate. We are proposing to maintain CPT codes 0174T and 0175T as unconditionally packaged services for CY 2008, fully consistent with the proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, as discussed above. Because CPT codes 0174T and 0175T are supportive ancillary services that fit into the "image processing" category, and we are proposing to package payment for all image processing services for CY 2008, we believe it is appropriate to maintain the packaged status of these codes. We applied the updated criteria for determining whether these two CAD services should receive packaged or separate payment. Specifically, we determined that this service is a dependent service that is integral to an independent service, in this case, the chest x-ray or other OPPS service that we would expect to be provided in addition to the CAD service.

After hearing many public presentations and discussions regarding the use of chest x-ray CAD, we continue to believe that even the remote service would almost always be provided by a hospital either in conjunction with other separately payable services or under arrangement. For example, if a physician orders a chest x-ray and CAD service to be performed at hospital A, and hospital A, which does not have the CAD technology, sends the chest-ray to hospital B for the performance of chest x-ray CAD, hospital B could only provide the CAD service if it were provided under arrangement, to avoid the OPPS unbundling prohibition. Assuming that the CAD service was provided under arrangement, hospital A would bill for the chest x-ray CAD that was performed by hospital B and would pay hospital B for the service provided. In that case, hospital A would also bill the chest x-ray service that it provided. In another scenario that has been described to us, if a physician were to send a patient to a hospital clinic with the patient's chest x-ray for consultation, we believe that the patient would likely receive a visit service, in addition to the chest x-ray CAD. Therefore, in both of these circumstances, payment for the chest x-ray CAD would be appropriately packaged into payment for the separately payable services with which it was provided.

We also do not believe that CPT code 0175T should be treated as a "special" packaged code. As discussed earlier in this section with regard to our packaging proposal for image processing services for CY 2008, we are concerned with establishing payment policies that could encourage certain inefficient and more costly service patterns, particularly for those services that do not need to be provided as a face-to-face encounter with the patient. If we were to assign CPT code 0175T to "special" packaged status, we would likely create an incentive for hospitals to perform chest x-ray CAD remotely, for example, several days after performance of the initial chest x-ray, rather than immediately following the chest x-ray on the same day, to enable the hospital to receive separate payment for the service. In CY 2005, there were approximately 7.3 million claims for all chest x-ray services in the HOPD, so a payment policy that could induce such changes in service delivery would be problematic in light of our commitment to encouraging the most efficient and cost-effective care for Medicare beneficiaries. Creating such perverse payment incentives through conditional packaging is a particular problem for those services that do not need a face-to-face encounter with the patient. In fact, as part of our proposed CY 2008 packaging approach, we are also proposing to unconditionally package payment in CY 2008 for several other image processing services that are not always performed face-to-face, including HCPCS code G0288 (Reconstruction, computer tomographic angiography of aorta for surgical planning for vascular surgery) and CPT code 76377 (3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resource imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality; requiring image postprocessing on an independent workstation).

The proposed unconditionally packaged treatment of the two CPT codes for chest x-ray CAD is fully consistent with the proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, as discussed above, and the principles and incentives for efficiency inherent in a prospective payment system based on groups of services. Packaging these services creates incentives for providers to furnish services in the most cost-effective way and provides them with the most flexibility to manage their resources. As stated above, packaging encourages hospitals to establish protocols that ensure that services are furnished only when they are medically necessary and to carefully scrutinize the services ordered by practitioners to minimize unnecessary use of hospital resources. Therefore, we are proposing to continue to unconditionally package payment for CPT codes 0174T and 0175T for CY 2008.

Recommendation 4

For CY 2008, we are adopting the APC Panel's recommendation and proposing to add CPT code 0126T to the list of "special" packaged codes and assign this code to APC 0340 (Minor Ancillary Procedures).

This service describes an ultrasound procedure that measures common carotid intima-media thickness to evaluate a patient's degree of atherosclerosis. This code became effective January 1, 2006. We received a comment to the CY 2007 proposed rule requesting that this code become separately payable for CY 2007. At that point, we had no cost data for the service and, as discussed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 67998), we reviewed this code with the Packaging Subcommittee, as is our standard procedure for codes that we are asked to review during the comment period. The APC Panel noted that this service could sometimes be provided to a patient without any other separately payable services. Therefore, the APC Panel recommended that we add this code to the list of "special" packaged codes and pay for it separately when it is provided without any other separately payable services on the same day. For circumstances when this code is paid separately, the APC Panel recommended that we consider assigning this code to APC 0340.

While we continue to believe that this procedure would not commonly be provided alone, we are adopting the APC Panel recommendation and are proposing to treat this code as a "special" packaged code subject to conditional packaging, mapping to APC 0340 for CY 2008 when it would be separately paid. This is fully consistent with the proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, as discussed above. Because CPT code 0126T is almost always performed during another procedure, and we are proposing to package payment for all intraoperative procedures for CY 2008, we believe it is appropriate to designate this CPT code as a "special" packaged code. We applied the updated criteria for determining whether this service should receive packaged or separate payment. Specifically, we determined that this service is usually a dependent service that is integral to an independent service, but that it could sometimes be provided without an independent service.

As with all "special" packaged codes, we will closely monitor cost data and frequency of separate payment for this procedure as soon as we have more claims data available.

Recommendation 5

For CY 2008, we are proposing to maintain the packaged status of CPT code 0069T, and we are not adopting the APC Panel's recommendation to designate this service as a "special" packaged code. This service uses signal processing technology to detect, interpret, and document acoustical activities of the heart through special sensors applied to a patient's chest. This code was a new Category III CPT code implemented in the CY 2005 OPPS. CPT code 0069T was an add-on code to an electrocardiography (EKG) service for CYs 2005 and 2006. However, effective January 1, 2007, the AMA changed the code descriptor to remove the add-on code designation for CPT code 0069T. This code has been packaged under the OPPS since CY 2005.

During the August 2005 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended packaging CPT code 0069T for CY 2005. In its March 2006 presentation to the APC Panel, a presenter requested that we pay separately for CPT code 0069T and assign it to APC 0099 (Electrocardiograms) based on its estimated cost and clinical characteristics. The presenter stated that the acoustic heart sound recording and analysis service may be provided with or without a separately reportable electrocardiogram. Members of the APC Panel engaged in extensive discussion of clinical scenarios as they considered whether CPT code 0069T could or could not be appropriately reported alone or in conjunction with several different procedure codes. Ultimately, the APC Panel recommended assigning this service to a separately payable status indicator. However, during the August 2006 meeting, the APC Panel further discussed CMS' proposal to package payment for CPT code 0069T for CY 2007 and considered the CY 2007 code descriptor change, finally recommending that CMS continue to package this code for CY 2007.

During the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, the same presenter requested that we pay separately for this service and assign it to APC 0096 (Non-Invasive Vascular Studies) or to APC 0097 (Cardiac and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring), with CY 2007 payment rates of $94.06 and $62.85, respectively. The presenter stated that the estimated true cost of this service lies between $62 and $94. The presenter clarified that this service is usually provided with an EKG, but noted that the test is sometimes provided without an EKG, according to its revised code descriptor for CY 2007. The presenter agreed that it would be rare for the acoustic heart sound procedure to be performed alone without any other separately payable OPPS services. The APC Panel recommended that we place CPT code on the list of "special" packaged codes and that we exclude APC 0096 as a potential placement for this CPT code.

Because this service does not fit into one of the seven identified categories of packaged codes proposed for the CY 2008 OPPS, we followed our historical packaging guidelines to determine whether to maintain the packaged status of this code or to pay for it separately. Based on the clinical uses that were described during the March 2007 and earlier APC Panel meetings, APC Panel discussions, and our claims data review, we continue to believe that it is highly unlikely that CPT code 0069T would be performed in the HOPD as a sole service without other separately payable OPPS services. In addition, our data indicate that this service is estimated to require only minimal hospital resources. Based on CY 2006 claims, we had only 8 single claims for CPT code 0069T, with a median line-item cost of $5.21, consistent with its low expected cost. Therefore, we believe that payment for CPT code 0069T is appropriately packaged because it would usually be closely linked to the performance of an EKG or other separately payable cardiac service, would rarely, if ever, be the only OPPS service provided to a patient in an encounter, and has a low estimated resource cost. The proposed packaged treatment of this code is consistent with the principles and incentives for efficiency inherent in a prospective payment system based on groups of services. Therefore, we are proposing to continue to package payment for CPT code 0069T for CY 2008.

Recommendation 6

For CY 2008, we are proposing to adopt the APC Panel's recommendation and maintain the packaged status of HCPCS code A4306. As requested by the APC Panel, we will also present to the APC Panel additional data on this system when available.

HCPCS code A4306 describes a disposable drug delivery system with a flow rate of less than 50 ml per hour. As discussed in a presentation at the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, there is a particular disposable drug delivery system that is specifically used to treat postoperative pain. Since the implementation of the OPPS, this code was assigned to status indicator "A," indicating that it was payable according to another fee schedule, in this case, the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) fee schedule. There were discussions during CYs 2005 and 2006 between CMS and a manufacturer, and it was determined that this code should be removed from the DME fee schedule as this code does not describe DME. For CY 2007, HCPCS code A4306 is payable under the OPPS, with status indicator "N" indicating that its payment is unconditionally packaged.

One presenter to the APC Panel requested that we pay separately for this supply under the OPPS. For CY 2007, we packaged payment for this code because it is considered to be a supply, and since the inception of the OPPS the established payment policy packages payment for supplies because they are directly related and integral to an independent service furnished under the OPPS.

Our CY 2006 claims data indicate that HCPCS code A4306 was billed on OPPS claims 1,773 times, yielding a line-item median cost of approximately $3. The APC Panel and a presenter believe that this code may not always be appropriately billed by hospitals as the data also show that this code was billed together with computed tomography (CT) scans of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis approximately 40 percent of the time that this supply was reported. The APC Panel speculated that this code may be currently reported when other types of drug delivery devices are utilized for nonsurgical procedures or for purposes other than the treatment of postoperative pain. Therefore, the APC Panel requested that we share additional data when available.

In summary, because HCPCS code A4306 represents a supply and payment of supplies is packaged under the OPPS according to longstanding policy, we are proposing to maintain the packaged status of HCPCS code A4306 for CY 2008.

Recommendation 7

For CY 2008, we are proposing to maintain the packaged status of CPT code 99186, consistent with the APC Panel's recommendation that we reevaluate the packaged OPPS payment for CPT code 99186 based on current research and the availability of new therapeutic modalities.

This service describes induced total body hypothermia that is performed on some post-cardiac arrest patients to avoid or lessen brain damage. The service has been packaged since the implementation of the OPPS. One presenter to the APC Panel at the March 2007 meeting requested that this code be assigned a separately payable status indicator under the OPPS. The presenter expressed concern that hospitals that provide this service and subsequently transfer the patient to another hospital prior to admission are not adequately paid for their services.

Because this service does not fit into one of the seven identified categories of packaged codes proposed for the CY 2008 OPPS, we followed our historical packaging guidelines to determine whether to maintain the packaged status of this code or to pay for it separately. Claims data indicate that this code was billed 39 times under the OPPS in CY 2006 and was never billed without another separately payable service on the same date. The proposed CY 2008 median cost for this code is $35, with individual costs ranging from $17 to $69, likely reflecting the costs associated with traditional methods of inducing total body hypothermia, such as ice packs applied to the body. In fact, the presenter noted that a technologically advanced total body hypothermia system costs $30,000, with an additional cost of $1,600 per disposable body suit. As expected, our claims data show that this service was provided most frequently with high level emergency department visits and critical care services.

We believe that the circumstances in which total body hypothermia would be provided to a Medicare beneficiary and billed under the OPPS are extremely rare, as patients requiring this therapy would almost always be admitted as inpatients if they survive. We believe that, in the uncommon situation where a patient presents to one hospital and then is cooled and transported to another hospital without admission to the first hospital, payment for the hypothermia service would be most appropriately packaged into payment for the many other separately payable services that it most likely accompanied and that would be paid to the first hospital under the OPPS.

In addition, consistent with the principles and incentives for efficiency inherent in a prospective payment system based on groups of services, packaging payment for this procedure that is highly integrated with other services provided in the hospital outpatient encounter creates incentives for providers to furnish services in the most cost-effective way. In situations where there are a variety of supplies that could be used to furnish a service, some of which are more expensive than others, packaging encourages hospitals to use the most cost-effective item that meets the patient's needs.

Recommendation 8

In response to the APC Panel's recommendation for the Packaging Subcommittee to remain active until the next APC meeting, we note that the APC Panel Packaging Subcommittee remains active, and additional issues and new data concerning the packaging status of codes will be shared for its consideration as information becomes available. We continue to encourage submission of common clinical scenarios involving currently packaged HCPCS codes to the Packaging Subcommittee for its ongoing review, and we also encourage recommendations of specific services or procedures whose payment would be most appropriately packaged under the OPPS. Additional detailed suggestions for the Packaging Subcommittee should be submitted to APCPanel@cms.hhs.gov , with "Packaging Subcommittee" in the subject line.

B. Proposed Payment for Partial Hospitalization

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Partial Hospitalization" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Partial hospitalization is an intensive outpatient program of psychiatric services provided to patients as an alternative to inpatient psychiatric care for beneficiaries who have an acute mental illness. A partial hospitalization program (PHP) may be provided by a hospital to its outpatients or by a Medicare-certified community mental health center (CMHC). Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Act provides the Secretary with the authority to designate the hospital outpatient services to be covered under the OPPS. The Medicare regulations at 42 CFR 419.21 that implement this provision specify that payments under the OPPS will be made for partial hospitalization services furnished by CMHCs as well as those furnished to hospital outpatients. Section 1833(t)(2)(C) of the Act requires that we establish relative payment weights based on median (or mean, at the election of the Secretary) hospital costs determined by 1996 claims data and data from the most recent available cost reports. Payment to providers under the OPPS for PHPs represents the provider's overhead costs associated with the program. Because a day of care is the unit that defines the structure and scheduling of partial hospitalization services, we established a per diem payment methodology for the PHP APC, effective for services furnished on or after August 1, 2000. For a detailed discussion, we refer readers to the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18452).

Historically, the median per diem cost for CMHCs greatly exceeded the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs and has fluctuated significantly from year to year, while the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs has remained relatively constant ($200-$225). We believe that CMHCs may have increased and decreased their charges in response to Medicare payment policies. As discussed in more detail in section II.B.2. of this proposed rule and in the CY 2004 OPPS final rule with comment period (68 FR 63470), we also believe that some CMHCs manipulated their charges in order to inappropriately receive outlier payments.

For CY 2005, the PHP per diem amount was based on 12 months of hospital and CMHC PHP claims data (for services furnished from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003). We used data from all hospital bills reporting condition code 41, which identifies the claim as partial hospitalization, and all bills from CMHCs because CMHCs are Medicare providers only for the purpose of providing partial hospitalization services. We used CCRs from the most recently available hospital and CMHC cost reports to convert each provider's line-item charges as reported on bills to estimate the provider's cost for a day of PHP services. Per diem costs were then computed by summing the line-item costs on each bill and dividing by the number of days on the bill.

In the CY 2005 OPPS update, the CMHC median per diem cost was $310, the hospital-based PHP median per diem cost was $215, and the combined CMHC and hospital-based median per diem cost was $289. We believed that the reduction in the CY 2005 CMHC median per diem cost compared to prior years indicated that the use of updated CCRs had accounted for the previous increase in CMHC charges and represented a more accurate estimate of CMHC per diem costs for PHP.

For the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we analyzed 12 months of the most current claims data available for hospital and CMHC PHP services furnished between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2004. We also used the most currently available CCRs to estimate costs. The median per diem cost for CMHCs dropped to $154, while the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs was $201. Based on the CY 2004 claims data, the average charge per day for CMHCs was $760, considerably greater than hospital-based per day costs but significantly lower than what it was in CY 2003 ($1,184). We believed that a combination of reduced charges and slightly lower CCRs for CMHCs resulted in a significant decline in the CMHC median per diem cost between CY 2003 and CY 2004.

Following the methodology used for the CY 2005 OPPS update, the CY 2006 OPPS updated combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost was $161, a decrease of 44 percent compared to the CY 2005 combined median per diem amount.

As we were concerned that this amount may not cover the cost for PHPs, as stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68548 and 68549), we applied a 15-percent reduction to the combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost to establish the CY 2005 PHP APC. (We refer readers to the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period for a full discussion of how we established the CY 2006 PHP rate (70 FR 68548).) We stated our belief that a reduction in the CY 2005 median per diem cost would strike an appropriate balance between using the best available data and providing adequate payment for a program that often spans 5-6 hours a day. We stated that 15 percent was an appropriate reduction because it recognized decreases in median per diem costs in both the hospital data and the CMHC data, and also reduced the risk of any adverse impact on access to these services that might result from a large single-year rate reduction. However, we adopted this policy as a transitional measure, and stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period that we would continue to monitor CMHC costs and charges for these services and work with CMHCs to improve their reporting so that payments can be calculated based on better empirical data, consistent with the approach we have used to calculate payments in other areas of the OPPS (70 FR 68548).

To apply this methodology for CY 2006, we reduced the CY 2005 combined unscaled hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost of $289 by 15 percent, resulting in a combined median per diem cost of $245.65 for CY 2006.

For the CY 2007 final rule with comment period, we analyzed 12 months of more current data for hospital and CMHC PHP claims for services furnished between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2005. We also used the most currently available CCRs to estimate costs. Using these updated data, we recreated the analysis performed for the CY 2007 proposed rule to determine if the significant factors we used in determining the proposed PHP rate had changed. The median per diem cost for CMHCs increased $8 to $173, while the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs decreased $19 to $190. The CY 2005 average charge per day for CMHCs was $675, similar to the figure noted in the CY 2007 proposed rule ($673) but still significantly lower than what was noted as the average charge for CY 2003 ($1,184).

The combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost would have been $175 for CY 2007. Rather than allowing the PHP median per diem cost to drop to this level, we proposed to reduce the PHP median cost by 15 percent, similar to the methodology used for the CY 2006 update. However, after considering all public comments received concerning the proposed CY 2007 PHP per diem rate and results obtained using the more current data, we modified our proposal to continue using the 15 percent reduction methodology as the basis for calculating the combined hospital based and CMHC median per diem cost for CY 2007. Instead, we made a 5 percent reduction to the CY 2006 median per diem rate to provide a transitional path to the per diem cost indicated by the data. We believed that this approach accounted for the downward direction of the data and addressed concerns raised by commenters about the magnitude of another 15 percent reduction in 1 year. Thus, to calculate the CY 2007 APC PHP per diem cost, we reduced $245.65 (the CY 2005 combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost of $289 reduced by 15 percent) by 5 percent, which resulted in a combined per diem cost of $233.37.

2. Proposed PHP APC Update

For the past 2 years, we were concerned that we did not have sufficient evidence to support using the median per diem cost produced by the most current year's PHP data. After extensive analysis, we now believe we have determined the appropriate level of cost for the type of day services that is being provided. This analysis included an examination of revenue-to-cost center mapping, refinements to the per diem methodology, and an in-depth analysis of the number of units of service per day.

In the CY 2006 and CY 2007 OPPS updates, the data have produced median costs that we believe were too low to cover the cost of a program that typically spans 5 to 6 hours per day. However, we continued to observe a clear downward trend in the data. We stated that if the data continue to reflect a low PHP per diem cost in CY 2008, we expect to continue the transition of decreasing the PHP median per diem cost to an amount that is more reflective of the data.

We received a comment on the CY 2007 proposed rates that CMS understated the PHP median cost by not using a hospital-specific CCR for partial hospitalization. In our response to this comment in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68000), we noted that, although most hospitals do not have a cost center for partial hospitalization, we used the CCR as specific to PHP as possible. The following CMS Web site contains the revenue-code-to-cost-center crosswalk: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/03_crosswalk.asp#TopOfPage .

This crosswalk indicates how charges on a claim are mapped to a cost center for the purpose of converting charges to cost. One or more cost centers are listed for most revenue codes that are used in the OPPS median calculations, starting with the most specific, and ending with the most general. Typically, we map the revenue code to the most specific cost center with a provider-specific CCR. However, if the hospital does not have a CCR for any of the listed cost centers, we consider the overall hospital CCR as the default. For partial hospitalization, the revenue center codes billed by PHPs are mapped to Primary Cost Center 3550 "Psychiatric/Psychological Services". If that cost center is not available, they are mapped to the Secondary Cost Center 6000 "Clinic." We use the overall facility CCR for CMHCs because PHPs are CMHCs' only Medicare cost, and CMHCs do not have the same cost structure as hospitals. Therefore, for CMHCs, we use the CCR from the outpatient provider-specific file.

Closer examination of the revenue-code-to-cost-center crosswalk revealed that 10 of the revenue center codes (shown in the table below) that are common among hospital based PHP claims did not map to a Primary Cost Center 3550 "Psychiatric/Psychological Services" or a Secondary Cost Center of 6000 "Clinic."

Revenue center code Revenue center description
0430 Occupational Therapy.
0431 Occupational Therapy: Visit charge.
0432 Occupational Therapy: Hourly charge.
0433 Occupational Therapy: Group rate.
0434 Occupational Therapy: Evaluation/re-evaluation.
0439 Occupational Therapy: Other occupational therapy.
0904 Psychiatric/Psychological Treatment: Activity therapy.
0940 Other Therapeutic Services.
0941 Other Therapeutic Services: Recreation Rx.
0942 Other Therapeutic Services: Education/training.

We believe these 10 revenue center codes did not map to either a Primary Cost Center 3550 "Psychiatric/Psychological Services" or a Secondary Cost Center 6000 "Clinic" because these codes may be used for services that are not PHP or psychiatric related. For example, many Occupational Therapy claims are not furnished to PHP patients and, therefore, should be appropriately mapped to a Primary Cost Center 5100 "Occupation Therapy" (the general Occupational Therapy Cost Center). Another example would be claims for Diabetes Education, which is also not furnished to PHP patients.

In order to more accurately estimate costs for PHP claims, for purposes of our analysis, we remapped these 10 revenue center codes to a Primary Cost Center 3550 "Psychiatric/Psychological Services" or a Secondary Cost Center 6000 "Clinic". Once we remapped the codes, we computed an alternate cost for each line item of the CY 2006 hospital-based PHP claims. There are a total of 638,652 line items in the CY 2006 hospital-based PHP claims. Prior to remapping, there were 282,871 line items where a default CCR was used to estimate costs. After the remapping, there were 141,682 line items left defaulting to the hospitals' overall CCR. While this remapping creates a more accurate estimate of PHP per diem costs for a significant number of claims, there was not a large change in the resulting median per diem cost. The median per diem costs for hospital-based PHPs increased by $5.20 (from $191.80 to $197).

As part of our effort to produce the most accurate per diem cost estimate, we have reexamined our methodology for computing the PHP per diem cost. Section 1833(t)(2)(C) of the Act requires that we establish relative payment weights based on median (or mean, at the election of the Secretary) hospital costs determined by 1996 claims data and data from the most recent available cost reports. As explained in section II.B.1 of this proposed rule, payment to providers under OPPS for PHP services represents the provider's overhead costs associated with the program. Because a day of care is the unit that defines the structure and scheduling of partial hospitalization services, we established a per diem payment methodology for the PHP APC. Other than being a per diem payment, we use the general OPPS ratesetting methodology for determining median cost.

As we have described in prior Federal Register notices, our current method for computing per diem costs is as follows: we use data from all hospital bills reporting condition code 41, which identifies the claim as partial hospitalization, and all bills from CMHCs. We use CCRs from the most recently available hospital and CMHC cost reports to convert each provider's line-item charges as reported on bills to estimate the provider's cost for a day of PHP services. Per diem costs are then computed by summing the line-item costs on each bill and dividing by the number of days of PHP care provided on the bill. These computed per diem costs are arrayed from lowest to highest and the middle value of the array is the median per diem cost.

We have developed an alternate way to determine median cost by computing a separate per diem cost for each day rather than for each bill. Under this method, a cost is computed separately for each day of PHP care. When there are multiple days of care entered on a claim, a unique cost is computed for each day of care. All of these costs are then arrayed from lowest to highest and the middle value of the array would be the median per diem cost.

We believe this alternative method of computing a per diem median cost produces a more accurate estimate because each day gets an equal weight towards computing the median. We have considered this alternative method for several years, but in light of the volatility of the data, we have not believed it would provide a reasonable and appropriate median per diem cost. In light of the stabilizing trend in the data, and in light of the robustness of recent data analysis, we now believe it is appropriate to propose the adoption of this method. We believe this method for computing a PHP per diem median cost more accurately reflects the costs of a PHP and uses all available PHP data. Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to adopt this alternate method for computing PHP median per diem costs.

As noted previously, for the past 2 years, the data have produced median costs that we believe were too low to cover the cost of a program that typically spans 5 to 6 hours per day. This length of day would include 5 or 6 services with a break for lunch. We looked at the number of units of service being provided in a day of care, as a possible explanation for the low per diem cost for PHP. Our analysis revealed that both hospital-based and CMHC PHPs have a significant number of days where less than 4 units of service were provided.

Specifically, 64 percent of the days that CMHCs were paid were for days where 3 or less units of services were provided, and 34 percent of the days that hospital-based PHPs were paid were for days where 3 or less units of service were provided. We believe these findings are significant because they may explain a lower per diem cost. Therefore, based on these findings, we computed median per diem costs in two categories:

(a) All days.

(b) Days with 4 units of service or more (removing days with 3 services or less).

These median per diem costs were computed separately for CMHCs and hospital based PHPs and are shown in the table below:

CMHCs Hospital-based PHPs
All Days $178 $186
Days with 4 units or more $191 $218

As expected, excluding the low unit days resulted in a higher median per diem cost estimate. However, if the programs have many "low unit days," their cost and Medicare payment should reflect this level of service. It would not be appropriate to set the PHP rate to exclude the "low unit days" because these days are covered PHP days. We believe the analysis of the number of units of service per day supports a lower per diem cost. Therefore, including all days supports the data trend towards a lower per diem cost and we believe more accurately reflects the costs of providing these PHP services.

Although the minimum number of PHP services required in a PHP day is three, it was never our intention that this represented the typical number of services to be provided in a typical PHP day. Our intention was to cover days that consisted of only three services, generally because a patient was transitioning towards discharge. Rather than set separate rates for half-days and full-days, we believed it was appropriate to set one rate that would be paid for all PHP days, including those for patients transitioning towards discharge. We intend that the PHP benefit is for a full day, with shorter days only occurring while a patient transitions out of the PHP.

However, as indicated in the data, many programs have these "low unit days," and we believe their cost and Medicare payment should reflect this level of service. It would not be appropriate to set the PHP rate excluding the low unit days because these days are covered. Again, we believe the data support the estimated per diem cost under $200 that we have observed in the data.

At this time, we believe the most appropriate payment rate for PHPs is computed using both hospital-based and CMHC PHP data, including the remapped data for all days, resulting in a median per diem cost of $178. Therefore, we are proposing a CY 2008 APC PHP per diem cost of $178.

3. Proposed Separate Threshold for Outlier Payments to CMHCs

In the November 7, 2003 final rule with comment period (68 FR 63469), we indicated that, given the difference in PHP charges between hospitals and CMHCs, we did not believe it was appropriate to make outlier payments to CMHCs using the outlier percentage target amount and threshold established for hospitals. There was a significant difference in the amount of outlier payments made to hospitals and CMHCs for PHP. In addition, further analysis indicated that using the same OPPS outlier threshold for both hospitals and CMHCs did not limit outlier payments to high cost cases and resulted in excessive outlier payments to CMHCs. Therefore, beginning in CY 2004, we established a separate outlier threshold for CMHCs. For CYs 2004 and 2005, we designated a portion of the estimated 2.0 percent outlier target amount specifically for CMHCs, consistent with the percentage of projected payments to CMHCs under the OPPS in each of those years, excluding outlier payments. For CY 2006, we set the estimated outlier target at 1.0 percent and allocated a portion of that 1.0 percent, 0.6 percent (or 0.006 percent of total OPPS payments), to CMHCs for PHP services. For CY 2007, we set the estimated outlier target at 1.0 percent and allocated a portion of that 1.0 percent, an amount equal to 0.15 percent of outlier payments and 0.0015 percent of total OPPS payments to CMHCS for PHP service outliers. The CY 2007 CMHC outlier threshold is met when the cost of furnishing services by a CMHC exceeds 3.40 times the PHP APC payment amount. The CY 2007 OPPS outlier payment percentage is 50 percent of the amount of costs in excess of the threshold.

The separate outlier threshold for CMHCs became effective January 1, 2004, and has resulted in more commensurate outlier payments. In CY 2004, the separate outlier threshold for CMHCs resulted in $1.8 million in outlier payments to CMHCs. In CY 2005, the separate outlier threshold for CMHCs resulted in $0.5 million in outlier payments to CMHCs. In contrast, in CY 2003, more than $30 million was paid to CMHCs in outlier payments. We believe this difference in outlier payments indicates that the separate outlier threshold for CMHCs has been successful in keeping outlier payments to CMHCs in line with the percentage of OPPS payments made to CMHCs.

As noted in section II.G. of this proposed rule, for CY 2008, we are proposing to continue our policy of setting aside 1.0 percent of the aggregate total payments under the OPPS for outlier payments. We are proposing that a portion of that 1.0 percent, an amount equal to 0.03 percent of outlier payments and 0.0003 percent of total OPPS payments, would be allocated to CMHCs for PHP service outliers. As discussed in section II.G. of this proposed rule, we again are proposing to set a dollar threshold in addition to an APC multiplier threshold for OPPS outlier payments. However, because the PHP is the only APC for which CMHCs may receive payment under the OPPS, we would not expect to redirect outlier payments by imposing a dollar threshold. Therefore, we are not proposing to set a dollar threshold for CMHC outliers. As noted above, we are proposing to set the outlier threshold for CMHCs for CY 2008 at 3.40 times the APC payment amount and the CY 2008 outlier payment percentage applicable to costs in excess of the threshold at 50 percent.

C. Proposed Conversion Factor Update

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Conversion Factor" at the beginning of your comment.)

Section 1833(t)(3)(C)(ii) of the Act requires us to update the conversion factor used to determine payment rates under the OPPS on an annual basis. Section 1833(t)(3)(C)(iv) of the Act provides that, for CY 2008, the update is equal to the hospital inpatient market basket percentage increase applicable to hospital discharges under section 1886(b)(3)(B)(iii) of the Act.

The proposed hospital market basket increase for FY 2008 published in the IPPS proposed rule on May 3, 2007, is 3.3 percent (72 FR 24835). To set the OPPS proposed conversion factor for CY 2008, we increased the CY 2007 conversion factor of $61.468, as specified in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68003), by 3.3 percent.

In accordance with section 1833(t)(9)(B) of the Act, we further adjusted the conversion factor for CY 2007 to ensure that the revisions that we are proposing to make to our updates for a revised wage index and rural adjustment are made on a budget neutral basis. We calculated an overall budget neutrality factor of 1.0025 for wage index changes by comparing total payments from our simulation model using the FY 2008 IPPS proposed wage index values to those payments using the current (FY 2007) IPPS wage index values. This adjustment reflects an adjustment of 1.0009 for changes to the wage index and an additional 1.0016 to accommodate the IPPS budget neutrality adjustment for inclusion of the rural floor. As discussed further in section II.D. of this proposed rule, for the first time, the proposed FY 2008 IPPS wage indices include a blanket budget neutrality adjustment for including the rural floor provision, which previously had been applied to the IPPS standardized amount. For further discussion of this proposed policy in its entirety, we refer readers to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24787 through 24792). This proposed adjustment is specific to the IPPS. For the OPPS, we have increased the conversion factor by the proportional amount of the rural floor budget neutrality adjustment to accommodate this proposed change.

We estimated the rural adjustment for CY 2008 to reflect the proposed extension of the adjustment to payment for brachytherapy sources as discussed in section II.F.2. of this proposed rule, but as the impact of the proposed extension was negligible, we did not change the proposed rural adjustment. Therefore, we calculated a budget neutrality factor of 1.000 for the rural adjustment. For CY 2008, we estimate that allowed pass through spending for both drugs and devices would equal approximately $54 million, which represents 0.15 percent of total OPPS projected spending for CY 2008. The proposed conversion factor also is adjusted by the difference between the 0.21 percent pass through dollars set aside in CY 2007 and the 0.15 percent estimate for CY 2008 pass through spending. Finally, proposed payments for outliers remain at 1.0 percent of total payments for CY 2008.

The proposed market basket increase update factor of 3.3 percent for CY 2008, the required wage index and rural budget neutrality adjustment of approximately 1.0025, and the proposed adjustment of 0.06 percent for the difference in the pass-through set aside result in a proposed standard OPPS conversion factor for CY 2008 of $63.693.

D. Proposed Wage Index Changes

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Wage Index" at the beginning of your comment.)

Section 1833(t)(2)(D) of the Act requires the Secretary to determine a wage adjustment factor to adjust, for geographic wage differences, the portion of the OPPS payment rate and the copayment standardized amount attributable to labor and labor related cost. Since the inception of the OPPS, CMS policy has been to wage adjust 60 percent of the OPPS payment, based on a regression analysis that determined that approximately 60 percent of the costs of services paid under the OPPS were attributable to wage costs. We confirmed that this labor related share for outpatient services is still appropriate during our regression analysis for the payment adjustment for rural hospitals in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68553). We are not proposing to revise this policy for the CY 2008 OPPS. We refer readers to section II.H. of this proposed rule for a description and example of how the wage index for a particular hospital is used to determine the payment for the hospital. This adjustment must be made in a budget neutral manner. (As we have done in prior years, we are proposing to adopt the final IPPS wage indices for the OPPS and to extend these wage indices to hospitals that participate in the OPPS but not the IPPS (referred to in this section as "non IPPS" hospitals).)

As discussed in section II.A. of this proposed rule, we standardize 60 percent of estimated costs (labor-related costs) for geographic area wage variation using the IPPS pre-reclassified wage indices in order to remove the effects of differences in area wage levels in determining the national unadjusted OPPS payment rate and the copayment amount.

As published in the original OPPS April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65 FR 18545), OPPS has consistently adopted the final IPPS wage indices as the wage indices for adjusting the OPPS standard payment amounts for labor market differences. Thus, the wage index that applies to a particular hospital under the IPPS will also apply to that hospital under the OPPS. As initially explained in the September 8, 1998 OPPS proposed rule, we believed and continue to believe that using the IPPS wage index as the source of an adjustment factor for OPPS is reasonable and logical, given the inseparable, subordinate status of the hospital outpatient within the hospital overall. In accordance with section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Act, the IPPS wage index is updated annually. In accordance with our established policy, we are proposing to use the final FY 2008 final version of these wage indices to determine the wage adjustments for the OPPS payment rate and copayment standardized amount that would be published in our final rule with comment period for CY 2008.

We note that the proposed FY 2008 IPPS wage indices continue to reflect a number of changes implemented over the past few years as a result of the revised Office of Management and Budget (OMB) standards for defining geographic statistical areas, the implementation of an occupational mix adjustment as part of the wage index, wage adjustments provided for under Pub. L. 105-33 and Pub. L. 108-173, and clarification of our policy for multicampus hospitals. The following is a brief summary of the components of the proposed FY 2008 IPPS wage indices and any adjustments that we are proposing to apply to the OPPS for CY 2008. We refer the reader to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24776 through 24802) for a detailed discussion of the changes to the wage indices and to the correction notice to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2007 (72 FR 31507). In this proposed rule, we are not reprinting the proposed FY 2008 IPPS wage indices referenced in the discussion below, with the exception of the out-migration wage adjustment table (Addendum L to this proposed rule). We also refer readers to the CMS Web site for the OPPS at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/hopps . At this Web site, the reader will find a link to the proposed FY 2008 IPPS wage indices tables and to those tables as corrected in the correction notice to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2007.

1. The proposed continued use of the Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) issued by the OMB as revised standards for designating geographical statistical areas based on the 2000 Census data, to define labor market areas for hospitals for purposes of the IPPS wage index. The OMB revised standards were published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2000 (65 FR 82235), and OMB announced the new CBSAs on June 6, 2003, through an OMB bulletin. In the FY 2005 IPPS final rule, CMS adopted the new OMB definitions for wage index purposes. In the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule, we again stated that hospitals located in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) will be urban and hospitals that are located in Micropolitan Areas or outside CBSAs will be rural. We also reiterated our policy that when an MSA is divided into one or more Metropolitan Divisions, we use the Metropolitan Division for purposes of defining the boundaries of a particular labor market area. To help alleviate the decreased payments for previously urban hospitals that became rural under the new geographical definitions, we allowed these hospitals to maintain for the 3-year period from FY 2005 through FY 2007, the wage index of the MSA where they previously had been located. This hold harmless provision expires after FY 2007. We adopted the same policy for OPPS, but because the OPPS operates on a calendar year, wage index policies are in effect through December 31, 2007. To be consistent with the IPPS, as proposed in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule, beginning in CY 2008 (January 1, 2008) under the OPPS, these hospitals will receive their statewide rural wage index. Hospitals paid under the IPPS are eligible to apply for reclassification in FY 2008.

As noted above, for purposes of estimating an adjustment for the OPPS payment rates to accommodate geographic differences in labor costs in this proposed rule, we have used the wage indices identified in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule and as corrected in the June 7, 2007 correction notice to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule, that are fully adjusted for differences in occupational mix using the entire 6-month survey data collected in 2006.

2. The reclassifications of hospitals to geographic areas for purposes of the wage index. For purposes of the OPPS wage index, we are proposing to adopt all of the IPPS reclassifications for FY 2008, including reclassifications that the Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board (MGCRB) approved. We note that reclassifications under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173 were set to terminate March 31, 2007. However, section 106(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA extended any geographic reclassifications of hospitals that were made under section 508 and that would expire on March 31, 2007 until September 30, 2007. On March 23, 2007, we published a notice in the Federal Register (72 FR 13799) that indicated how we are implementing section 106 of the MIEA-TRHCA through September 30, 2007. Because the section 508 provision will expire on September 30, 2007, the OPPS wage index will not include any reclassifications under section 508 for CY 2008.

3. The out-migration wage adjustment to the wage index. In the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24798 through 24799), we discussed the out-migration adjustment under section 505 of Pub. L. 108-173 for counties under this adjustment. Hospitals paid under the IPPS located in the qualifying section 505 "out-migration" counties receive a wage index increase unless they have already been otherwise reclassified. We note that in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule, we propose using the post-reclassified, rather than the pre-reclassified wage indices, in calculating the out-migration adjustment. (See the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule for further information on the out-migration adjustment.) For OPPS purposes, we are proposing to continue our policy in CY 2008 to allow non IPPS hospitals paid under the OPPS to qualify for the out-migration adjustment if they are located in a section 505 out-migration county. Because non-IPPS hospitals cannot reclassify, they are eligible for the out migration wage adjustment. Table 4J published in the addendum to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule and as corrected in the June 7, 2007 correction notice to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule identifies counties eligible for the out-migration adjustment. As stated earlier, we are reprinting the corrected version of Table 4J in this proposed rule as Addendum L.

4. Wage Index for Multicampus Hospitals. We also wish to clarify that the IPPS policy for multicampus wage index payments also applies to OPPS. As a result of the new labor market areas introduced in FY 2005, there are hospitals with multiple campuses previously located in a single MSA that are now in more than one CBSA. A multicampus hospital is an integrated institution. For this reason, the multicampus hospital has one provider number and submits a single cost report that combines the total wages and hours of each of its campuses in the manner described in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24783).

In the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule, we proposed to apportion wages and hours across multiple campuses using full-time equivalent (FTE) staff data in order to include wage data for the individual campuses of a multicampus hospital in its local wage index calculation. To the extent that a multicampus hospital system has associated outpatient facilities, we would expect the FTEs for those outpatient facilities to be included in the FTE estimate for the closest inpatient facility. As part of this policy, we would fully expect that an OPD that is part of a multicampus hospital system would receive a wage index based on the geographic location of the inpatient campus with which it is associated. This would include cases where one inpatient campus reclassified. Affiliated outpatient facilities would receive the reclassified wage index of the inpatient campus. For further discussion of the FY 2008 IPPS proposed multicampus hospital policy in its entirety, we refer readers to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24783 through 24784).

5. Rural Floor Provision. Section 4410 of Pub. L. 105-33 provides that the area wage index applicable to any hospital that is located in an urban area of a State may not be less than the area wage index applicable to hospitals located in rural areas of the State ("the rural floor"). Table 4A in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24924), as corrected in the June 7, 2007 correction notice (72 FR 31507), identifies urban areas where hospitals located in those areas are assigned the rural floor (noted by a superscript "2"). For CY 2008 under the OPPS, we are proposing to continue our policy to allow non-IPPS hospitals paid under the OPPS to receive the rural floor wage index when applicable under the IPPS for FY 2008. For the first time, the proposed FY 2008 IPPS wage indices include a blanket budget neutrality adjustment for including the rural floor provision, which previously had been applied to the IPPS standardized amount. For further discussion of this proposed policy in its entirety, we refer readers to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24787 through 24792).

We note that all changes to the wage index resulting from geographic labor market area reclassifications or other adjustments must be incorporated in a budget neutral manner. Accordingly, in calculating the OPPS budget neutrality estimates for CY 2008, in this proposed rule, we have included the wage index changes that would result from the MGCRB reclassifications, implementation of sections 4410 of Pub. L. 105-33 and 505 of Pub. L. 108-173, and other refinements proposed in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule. For the CY 2008 OPPS final rule, we are proposing to use the final FY 2008 IPPS wage indices, including the budget neutrality adjustment for the rural floor for calculating OPPS payment in CY 2008. We discuss how the proposed OPPS conversion factor compensates for the inclusion of this budget neutrality adjustment in the wage indices in the budget neutrality section (II.C.) of this proposed rule.

E. Proposed Statewide Average Default CCRs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Statewide Cost-to Charge Ratios" at the beginning of your comment.)

CMS uses CCRs to determine outlier payments, payments for pass-through devices, and monthly interim transitional corridor payments under the OPPS. Some hospitals do not have a valid CCR. These hospitals include, but are not limited to, hospitals that are new and have not yet submitted a cost report, hospitals that have a CCR that falls outside predetermined floor and ceiling thresholds for a valid CCR, or hospitals that have recently given up their all-inclusive rate status. Last year, we updated the default urban and rural CCRs for CY 2007 in our final rule with comment period (71 FR 68006 through 68009). In this proposed rule, we are proposing to update the default ratios for CY 2008 using the most recent cost report data.

We calculated the statewide default CCRs using the same overall CCRs that we use to adjust charges to costs on claims data. Table 25 lists the proposed CY 2008 default urban and rural CCRs by State and compares them to last year's default CCRs. These CCRs are the ratio of total costs to total charges from each provider's most recently submitted cost report, for those cost centers relevant to outpatient services weighted by Medicare Part B charges. We also adjusted these ratios to reflect final settled status by applying the differential between settled to submitted costs and charges from the most recent pair of settled to submitted cost reports.

For this proposed rule, 78.17 percent of the submitted cost reports represented data for CY 2005. We only used valid CCRs to calculate these default ratios. That is, we removed the CCRs for all-inclusive hospitals, CAHs, and hospitals in Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands because these entities are not paid under the OPPS, or in the case of all-inclusive hospitals, because their CCRs are suspect. We further identified and removed any obvious error CCRs and trimmed any outliers. We limited the hospitals used in the calculation of the default CCRs to those hospitals that billed for services under the OPPS during CY 2006.

Finally, we calculated an overall average CCR, weighted by a measure of volume for CY 2006, for each state except Maryland. This measure of volume is the total lines on claims and is the same one that we use in our impact tables. For Maryland, we used an overall weighted average CCR for all hospitals in the nation as a substitute for Maryland CCRs. Few providers in Maryland are eligible to receive payment under the OPPS, which limits the data available to calculate an accurate and representative CCR. The observed differences between last year's and this year's default statewide CCRs largely reflect a general decline in the ratio between costs and charges widely observed in the cost report data. However, observed increases in some areas suggest that the decline in CCRs is moderating. Further, the addition of weighting by Part B charges to the overall CCR in CY 2007 slightly increases the variability of the overall CCR calculation.

As stated above, CMS uses default statewide CCRs for several groups of hospitals, including, but not limited to, hospitals that are new and have not yet submitted a cost report, hospitals that have a CCR that falls outside predetermined floor and ceiling thresholds for a valid CCR, and hospitals that have recently given up their all-inclusive rate status. Current OPPS policy also requires hospitals that experience a change of ownership, but that do not accept assignment of the previous hospital's provider agreement, to use the previous provider's CCR.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue to apply this treatment of using the default statewide CCR, to include an entity that has not accepted assignment of an existing hospital's provider agreement in accordance with § 489.18, and that has not yet submitted its first Medicare cost report. This policy is effective for hospitals experiencing a change of ownership on or after January 1, 2007. As stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68006), we believe that a hospital that has not accepted assignment of an existing hospital's provider agreement is similar to a new hospital that will establish its own costs and charges. We also believe that the hospital that has chosen not to accept assignment may have different costs and charges than the existing hospital. Furthermore, we believe that the hospital should be provided time to establish its own costs and charges. Therefore, we are proposing to use the default statewide CCR to determine cost-based payments until the hospital has submitted its first Medicare cost report.

State Rural/urban Proposed CY 2008 default CCR Previous default CCR (CY 2007 OPPS final rule)
ALASKA RURAL 0.5389 0.5337
ALASKA URBAN 0.3851 0.3830
ALABAMA RURAL 0.2317 0.2321
ALABAMA URBAN 0.2198 0.2228
ARKANSAS RURAL 0.2660 0.2645
ARKANSAS URBAN 0.2776 0.2749
ARIZONA RURAL 0.2770 0.2823
ARIZONA URBAN 0.2360 0.2323
CALIFORNIA RURAL 0.2305 0.2463
CALIFORNIA URBAN 0.2260 0.2324
COLORADO RURAL 0.3677 0.3704
COLORADO URBAN 0.2578 0.2672
CONNECTICUT RURAL 0.3888 0.3886
CONNECTICUT URBAN 0.3481 0.3491
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA URBAN 0.3364 0.3392
DELAWARE RURAL 0.3192 0.3230
DELAWARE URBAN 0.3952 0.3953
FLORIDA RURAL 0.2175 0.2191
FLORIDA URBAN 0.1985 0.1990
GEORGIA RURAL 0.2842 0.2846
GEORGIA URBAN 0.2786 0.2888
HAWAII RURAL 0.3781 0.3574
HAWAII URBAN 0.3171 0.3199
IOWA RURAL 0.3499 0.3489
IOWA URBAN 0.3379 0.3428
IDAHO RURAL 0.4369 0.4360
IDAHO URBAN 0.4097 0.4159
ILLINOIS RURAL 0.2910 0.3082
ILLINOIS URBAN 0.2812 0.2878
INDIANA RURAL 0.3207 0.3160
INDIANA URBAN 0.3155 0.3204
KANSAS RURAL 0.3201 0.3200
KANSAS URBAN 0.2466 0.2523
KENTUCKY RURAL 0.2480 0.2508
KENTUCKY URBAN 0.2666 0.2698
LOUISIANA RURAL 0.2727 0.2808
LOUISIANA URBAN 0.2842 0.2730
MARYLAND RURAL 0.2924 0.3181
MARYLAND URBAN 0.3140 0.2978
MASSACHUSETTS URBAN 0.3466 0.3487
MAINE RURAL 0.4580 0.4568
MAINE URBAN 0.4261 0.4294
MICHIGAN RURAL 0.3354 0.3461
MICHIGAN URBAN 0.3272 0.3286
MINNESOTA RURAL 0.5094 0.5085
MINNESOTA URBAN 0.3452 0.3383
MISSOURI RURAL 0.2916 0.2944
MISSOURI URBAN 0.2977 0.3034
MISSISSIPPI RURAL 0.2820 0.2841
MISSISSIPPI URBAN 0.2300 0.2312
MONTANA RURAL 0.4664 0.4392
MONTANA URBAN 0.4646 0.4628
NORTH CAROLINA RURAL 0.3007 0.3048
NORTH CAROLINA URBAN 0.3580 0.3700
NORTH DAKOTA RURAL 0.3831 0.3668
NORTH DAKOTA URBAN 0.3842 0.3945
NEBRASKA RURAL 0.3561 0.3756
NEBRASKA URBAN 0.2832 0.2899
NEW HAMPSHIRE RURAL 0.3646 0.3700
NEW HAMPSHIRE URBAN 0.3217 0.3249
NEW JERSEY URBAN 0.2908 0.2972
NEW MEXICO RURAL 0.2759 0.2741
NEW MEXICO URBAN 0.3691 0.3978
NEVADA RURAL 0.3370 0.3348
NEVADA URBAN 0.1949 0.2141
NEW YORK RURAL 0.4210 0.4446
NEW YORK URBAN 0.4177 0.4275
OHIO RURAL 0.3629 0.3689
OHIO URBAN 0.2760 0.2834
OKLAHOMA RURAL 0.2874 0.2949
OKLAHOMA URBAN 0.2517 0.2608
OREGON RURAL 0.3344 0.3438
OREGON URBAN 0.3899 0.4054
PENNSYLVANIA RURAL 0.2980 0.3052
PENNSYLVANIA URBAN 0.2448 0.2524
PUERTO RICO URBAN 0.4718 0.4689
RHODE ISLAND URBAN 0.3085 0.3087
SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL 0.2589 0.2546
SOUTH CAROLINA URBAN 0.2563 0.2479
SOUTH DAKOTA RURAL 0.3517 0.3479
SOUTH DAKOTA URBAN 0.2918 0.3035
TENNESSEE RURAL 0.2607 0.2648
TENNESSEE URBAN 0.2514 0.2491
TEXAS RURAL 0.2823 0.2891
TEXAS URBAN 0.2495 0.2580
UTAH RURAL 0.4320 0.4410
UTAH URBAN 0.4218 0.4161
VIRGINIA RURAL 0.2788 0.2821
VIRGINIA URBAN 0.2789 0.2805
VERMONT RURAL 0.4329 0.4325
VERMONT URBAN 0.3401 0.3376
WASHINGTON RURAL 0.3796 0.3742
WASHINGTON URBAN 0.3574 0.3717
WISCONSIN RURAL 0.3633 0.3670
WISCONSIN URBAN 0.3648 0.3638
WEST VIRGINIA RURAL 0.3134 0.3162
WEST VIRGINIA URBAN 0.3677 0.3691
WYOMING RURAL 0.4655 0.4714
WYOMING URBAN 0.3592 0.3520

F. Proposed OPPS Payments to Certain Rural Hospitals

1. Hold Harmless Transitional Payment Changes Made by Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Rural Hospital Hold Harmless Transitional Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

When the OPPS was implemented, every provider was eligible to receive an additional payment adjustment (transitional corridor payment) if the payments it received for covered OPD services under the OPPS were less than the payments it would have received for the same services under the prior reasonable cost-based system. Section 1833(t)(7) of the Act provides that the transitional corridor payments are temporary payments for most providers, with two exceptions, to ease their transition from the prior reasonable cost-based payment system to the OPPS system. Cancer hospitals and children's hospitals receive the transitional corridor payments on a permanent basis. Section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Act originally provided for transitional corridor payments to rural hospitals with 100 or fewer beds for covered OPD services furnished before January 1, 2004. However, section 411 of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Act to extend these payments through December 31, 2005, for rural hospitals with 100 or fewer beds. Section 411 also extended the transitional corridor payments to SCHs located in rural areas for services furnished during the period that begins with the provider's first cost reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2004, and ends on December 31, 2005. Accordingly, the authority for making transitional corridor payments under section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Act, as amended by section 411 of Pub. L. 108-173, expired for rural hospitals having 100 or fewer beds and SCHs located in rural areas on December 31, 2005.

Section 5105 of Pub. L. 109-171 reinstituted the hold harmless transitional outpatient payments (TOPs) for covered OPD services furnished on or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2009, for rural hospitals having 100 or fewer beds that are not SCHs. When the OPPS payment is less than the payment the provider would have received under the previous reasonable cost-based system, the amount of payment is increased by 95 percent of the amount of the difference between those two payment systems for CY 2006, by 90 percent of the amount of that difference for CY 2007, and by 85 percent of the amount of that difference for CY 2008.

For CY 2006, we implemented section 5105 of Pub. L. 109-171 through Transmittal 877, issued on February 24, 2006. We did not specifically address whether TOPs payments apply to essential access community hospitals (EACHs), which are considered to be SCHs under section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)(III) of the Act. Accordingly, under the statute, EACHs are treated as SCHs. Therefore, we believe that EACHs are not currently eligible for TOPs payment under Pub. L. 109-171. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we updated § 419.70(d) to reflect the requirements of Pub. L. 109 171 (71 FR 68010 and 68228).

2. Proposed Adjustment for Rural SCHs Implemented in CY 2006 Related to Public Law 108-173 (MMA)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Rural SCH Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68556), we finalized a payment increase for rural SCHs of 7.1 percent for all services and procedures paid under the OPPS, excluding drugs, biologicals, brachytherapy seeds, and services paid under pass-through payment policy in accordance with section 1833(t)(13)(B) of the Act, as added by section 411 of Pub. L. 108 173. Section 411 gave the Secretary the authority to make an adjustment to OPPS payments for rural hospitals, effective January 1, 2006, if justified by a study of the difference in costs by APC between hospitals in rural and urban areas. Our analysis showed a difference in costs only for rural SCHs and we implemented a payment adjustment for those hospitals beginning January 1, 2006.

Last year, we became aware that we did not specifically address whether the adjustment applies to EACHs, which are considered to be SCHs under section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)(III) of the Act. Thus, under the statute, EACHs are treated as SCHs. Currently, fewer than 10 hospitals are classified as EACHs. As of CY 1998, under section 4201(c) of Pub. L. 105-33, a hospital can no longer become newly classified as an EACH. Therefore, in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period for purposes of receiving this rural adjustment, we revised § 419.43(g) to clarify that EACHs are also eligible to receive the rural SCH adjustment, assuming these entities otherwise meet the rural adjustment criteria (71 FR 68010 and 68227).

This adjustment is budget neutral and applied before calculating outliers and coinsurance. As stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68560), we would not reestablish the adjustment amount on an annual basis, but we might review the adjustment in the future and, if appropriate, would revise the adjustment.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue our current policy of a budget neutral 7.1 percent payment increase for rural SCHs, including EACHs, for all services and procedures paid under the OPPS, excluding drugs, biologicals, and services paid under the pass-through payment policy in accordance with section 1833(t)(13)(B) of the Act. For CY 2008, we are proposing to include brachytherapy sources in the group of services eligible for the 7.1 percent payment increase because we are proposing to pay them at prospective rates based on their median costs as calculated from historical claims data. Consequently, we are proposing to revise § 419.43 to reflect our proposal to make brachytherapy sources eligible for the 7.1 percent payment increase for rural SCHs. We plan to reassess the 7.1 percent adjustment in the near future by examining differences between urban and rural costs using updated claims, cost, and provider information. In that process, we will include brachytherapy sources in each hospital's mix of services.

G. Proposed Hospital Outpatient Outlier Payments

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Outlier Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

Currently, the OPPS pays outlier payments on a service-by-service basis. For CY 2007, the outlier threshold is met when the cost of furnishing a service or procedure by a hospital exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment amount and exceeds the APC payment rate plus a $1,825 fixed-dollar threshold. We introduced a fixed-dollar threshold in CY 2005 in addition to the traditional multiple threshold in order to better target outliers to those high cost and complex procedures where a very costly service could present a hospital with significant financial loss. If a provider meets both of these conditions, the multiple threshold and the fixed-dollar threshold, the outlier payment is calculated as 50 percent of the amount by which the cost of furnishing the service exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment rate.

As explained in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68011 through 68012), we set our projected target for aggregate outlier payments at 1.0 percent of aggregate total payments under the OPPS for CY 2007. The outlier thresholds were set so that estimated CY 2007 aggregate outlier payments would equal 1.0 percent of aggregate total payments under the OPPS. In that final rule with comment period (71 FR 68010), we also published total outlier payments as a percent of total expenditures for CY 2005. In the past, we have received comments asking us to publish estimated outlier payments to provide a context for the proposed outlier thresholds for the update year. Our current estimate, using available CY 2006 claims, is that outlier payments for CY 2006 would be approximately 1.1 percent of total CY 2006 OPPS payment. Using the same set of claims and CY 2007 payment rates, we currently estimate that outlier payments for CY 2007 would be approximately 1.0 percent of total CY 2007 OPPS payments. We note that we provide estimated CY 2008 outlier payments by hospital for hospitals with claims included in the claims data that we used to model impacts on the CMS Web site in the Hospital Specific Impacts-Provider-Specific Data file on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/ .

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue our policy of setting aside 1.0 percent of aggregate total payments under the OPPS for outlier payments. We are proposing that a portion of that 1.0 percent, 0.03 percent, would be allocated to CMHCs for partial hospitalization program service outliers. This amount is the amount of estimated outlier payments resulting from the proposed CMHC outlier threshold of 3.4 times the APC payment rate, as a proportion of all payments dedicated to outlier payments. For further discussion of CMHC outliers, we refer readers to section II.B.3. of this proposed rule.

In order to ensure that estimated CY 2008 aggregate outlier payments would equal 1.0 percent of estimated aggregate total payments under the OPPS, we are proposing that the outlier threshold be set so that outlier payments would be triggered when the cost of furnishing a service or procedure by a hospital exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment amount and exceeds the APC payment rate plus a $2,000 fixed-dollar threshold. This proposed threshold reflects minor changes to the methodology discussed below as well as APC recalibration, including changes due in part to the CY 2008 packaging proposal discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule.

We calculated the fixed-dollar threshold for this CY 2008 proposed rule using largely the same methodology as we did in CY 2007, except that we are proposing to adjust the overall CCRs to reflect the anticipated annual decline in overall CCRs, discussed below, and to use CCRs from the most recent update to the Outpatient Provider-Specific File (OPSF), rather than CCRs we calculate internally for ratesetting. In November 2006, we issued Transmittal 1030, "Policy Changes to the Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Calculation of Hospital Outpatient Payment System (OPPS) and Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Cost-to-Charge Ratios (CCRs)," instructing fiscal intermediaries (or, if applicable, the MAC) to update the overall CCR calculation for outlier and other cost-based payments using the CCR calculation methodology that we finalized for CY 2007. As discussed in the CY 2007 proposed and final rules, this methodology aligned the fiscal intermediary's CCR calculation and the CCR calculation we previously used to model outlier thresholds by removing allied and nursing health costs for those hospitals with paramedical education programs from the fiscal intermediary's CCR calculation and weighting our "traditional" CCR calculation by total Medicare Part B charges. We believe that the OPSF best estimates the CCRs that fiscal intermediaries (or, if applicable, MAC) would use to determine outlier payments in CY 2008. For this proposed rule, we used the April update to the OPSF. We supplemented a CCR calculated internally for the handful of providers with claims in our claims dataset that were not listed in the April update to the OPSF.

The claims that we use to model each OPPS update lag by 2 years. For this proposed rule, we used CY 2006 claims to model the CY 2008 OPPS. In order to estimate CY 2008 outlier payments for this proposed rule, we inflated the charges on the CY 2006 claims using the same inflation factor of 1.1504 that we used to estimate the IPPS fixed dollar outlier threshold for the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule. For 1 year, the inflation factor is 1.0726. The methodology for determining this charge inflation factor was discussed in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24837). As we stated in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period, we believe that the use of this charge inflation factor is appropriate for the OPPS because, with the exception of the routine service cost centers, hospitals use the same cost centers to capture costs and charges across inpatient and outpatient services (69 FR 65845).

In comments on the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, a commenter asked that CMS modify the charge methodology used to set the OPPS outlier threshold to account for the change in CCRs over time in a manner similar to that used for the FY 2007 IPPS. The commenter indicated that it would be appropriate to apply an inflation adjustment factor so that the CCRs that CMS uses to simulate OPPS outlier payments would more closely reflect the CCRs that would be used in CY 2007 to determine actual outlier payment. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we expressed concern that cost increases between inpatient and outpatient departments could be different and indicated that we would study the issue and address any changes to the outlier methodology through future rulemaking (71 FR 68012).

In assessing the possibility of utilizing a cost inflation adjustment for the OPPS, we determined that we could not calculate an OPPS-specific reliable cost per unit, comparable to the cost per discharge component of the IPPS calculation, because of variability in definition of an OPPS unit of service across calendar years. However, we also believe that the costs and charges reported under the applicable cost centers largely are commingled inpatient and outpatient costs and charges. Notwithstanding fairly accurate estimates of outlier payments as a percent of total payments over the past few years, as discussed above, we do not want to systematically overestimate the OPPS outlier threshold as could occur if we did not apply a CCR inflation adjustment factor. Therefore, we are proposing to apply the CCR inflation adjustment factor that is proposed to be applied for IPPS outlier calculation to the CCRs used to simulate the CY 2008 OPPS outlier payments that determine the fixed dollar threshold. Specifically, for CY 2008, we are proposing to apply an adjustment of 0.9912 to the CCRs that are currently on the OPSF to trend them forward from CY 2007 to CY 2008. The methodology for calculating this adjustment is discussed in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24837).

Therefore, for this CY 2008 proposed rule, we applied the overall CCRs from the April 2007 OPSF file after adjustment to approximate CY 2008 CCRs (using the proposed CCR inflation adjustment factor of 0.9912) to charges on CY 2006 claims that were adjusted to approximate CY 2008 charges (using the proposed charge inflation factor of 1.1504). We simulated aggregated CY 2008 outlier payments using these costs for several different fixed-dollar thresholds, holding the 1.75 multiple constant and assuming that outlier payment would continue to be made at 50 percent of the amount by which the cost of furnishing the service would exceed 1.75 times the APC payment amount, until the total outlier payments equaled 1.0 percent of aggregated estimated total CY 2008 OPPS payments. We estimate that a proposed fixed dollar threshold of $2,000, combined with the proposed multiple threshold of 1.75 times the APC payment rate, would allocate 1.0 percent of aggregated total OPPS payments to outlier payments. We are proposing to continue to make an outlier payment that equals 50 percent of the amount by which the cost of furnishing the service exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment amount when both the 1.75 multiple threshold and the fixed dollar $2,000 threshold are met. For CMHCs, if a CMHC provider's cost for partial hospitalization exceeds 3.4 times the payment rate for APC 0033, the outlier payment is calculated as 50 percent of the amount by which the cost exceeds 3.4 times the APC payment rate.

H. Calculation of the Proposed National Unadjusted Medicare Payment

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: National Unadjusted Medicare Payment" at the beginning of your comment.)

The basic methodology for determining prospective payment rates for OPD services under the OPPS is set forth in existing regulations at § 419.31 and § 419.32. The payment rate for services and procedures for which payment is made under the OPPS is the product of the conversion factor calculated in accordance with section II.C. of this proposed rule and the relative weight determined under section II.A. of this proposed rule. Therefore, the national unadjusted payment rate for each APC contained in Addendum A to this proposed rule and for HCPCS codes to which payment under the OPPS has been assigned in Addendum B to this proposed rule (Addendum B is provided as a convenience for readers) was calculated by multiplying the proposed CY 2008 scaled weight for the APC by the proposed CY 2008 conversion factor.

However, to determine the payment that will be made in a calendar year under the OPPS to a specific hospital for an APC for a service that has a status indicator of "S," "T," "V," or "X" in a circumstance in which the multiple procedure discount does not apply, we take the following steps:

Step 1. Calculate 60 percent (the labor-related portion) of the national unadjusted payment rate. Since the initial implementation of the OPPS, we have used 60 percent to represent our estimate of that portion of costs attributable, on average, to labor. (We refer readers to the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65 FR 18496 through 18497) for a detailed discussion of how we derived this percentage.) We confirmed that this labor-related share for hospital outpatient services is still appropriate during our regression analysis for the payment adjustment for rural hospitals in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68553).

Step 2. Determine the wage index area in which the hospital is located and identify the wage index level that applies to the specific hospital. The wage index values assigned to each area reflect the new geographic statistical areas as a result of revised OMB standards (urban and rural) to which hospitals are assigned for FY 2008 under the IPPS, reclassifications through the MCGRB, section 1886(d)(8)(B) "Lugar" hospitals, and section 401 of Pub. L. 108-173. We note that the reclassifications of hospitals under the one-time appeals process under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173 expires on September 30, 2007, and is no longer applicable in this determination of appropriate wage values for CY 2008 OPPS. The wage index values include the occupational mix adjustment described in section II.D. of this proposed rule that was developed for the proposed FY 2008 IPPS payment rates published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2007 (72 FR 24777 through 27782).

Step 3. Adjust the wage index of hospitals located in certain qualifying counties that have a relatively high percentage of hospital employees who reside in the county, but who work in a different county with a higher wage index, in accordance with section 505 of Pub. L. 108-173. Addendum L to this proposed rule contains the qualifying counties and the proposed wage index increase developed for the FY 2008 IPPS as corrected in the June 7, 2007 correction notice to the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 31507). This step is to be followed only if the hospital has chosen not to accept reclassification under Step 2 above.

Step 4. Multiply the applicable wage index determined under Steps 2 and 3 by the amount determined under Step 1 that represents the labor-related portion of the national unadjusted payment rate.

Step 5. Calculate 40 percent (the nonlabor-related portion) of the national unadjusted payment rate and add that amount to the resulting product of Step 4. The result is the wage index adjusted payment rate for the relevant wage index area.

Step 6. If a provider is a SCH, as defined in § 412.92, or an EACH, which is considered to be a SCH under section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)(III) of the Act, and located in a rural area, as defined in § 412.63(b), or is treated as being located in a rural area under § 412.103, multiply the wage index adjusted payment rate by 1.071 to calculate the total payment.

I. Proposed Beneficiary Copayments

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Beneficiary Copayments" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 1833(t)(3)(B) of the Act requires the Secretary to set rules for determining copayment amounts to be paid by beneficiaries for covered OPD services. Section 1833(t)(8)(C)(ii) of the Act specifies that the Secretary must reduce the national unadjusted copayment amount for a covered OPD service (or group of such services) furnished in a year in a manner so that the effective copayment rate (determined on a national unadjusted basis) for that service in the year does not exceed specified percentages. For all services paid under the OPPS in CY 2008, and in calendar years thereafter, the specified percentage is 40 percent of the APC payment rate (section 1833(t)(8)(C)(ii)(V) of the Act). Section 1833(t)(3)(B)(ii) of the Act provides that, for a covered OPD service (or group of such services) furnished in a year, the national unadjusted coinsurance amount cannot be less than 20 percent of the OPD fee schedule amount. Sections 1834(d)(2)(C)(ii) and (d)(3)(C)(ii) of the Act further requires that the coinsurance for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies and screening colonoscopies be equal to 25 percent of the payment amount. We have applied the 25-percent coinsurance to screening flexible sigmoidoscopies and screening colonoscopies since the beginning of the OPPS.

2. Proposed Copayment

For CY 2008, we are proposing to determine copayment amounts for new and revised APCs using the same methodology that we implemented for CY 2004. (We refer readers to the November 7, 2003 OPPS final rule with comment period (68 FR 63458).) The proposed unadjusted copayment amounts for services payable under the OPPS that would be effective January 1, 2008, are shown in Addendum A and Addendum B to this proposed rule.

We note that we have historically used standard rounding principles to establish a 20 percent copayment for those few circumstances where the copayment rate was between 19.5 and 20 percent using our established copayment rules. For example, the CY 2008 proposed payment and copayment amounts for APC 9228 (Tigecycline injection) are $0.91 and $0.18, respectively. Twenty percent of $0.91 is $0.182. Because it would be impossible to set a copayment rate at exactly 20 percent in this case, that is, $0.182, we rounded the amount, using standard rounding principles, to $0.18. Also using standard rounding principles, 19.78 percent ($0.18 as a percentage of $0.91) rounds to 20 percent and meets the statutory requirement of a copayment amount of at least 20 percent. For CY 2008, APC 9046 (Iron Sucrose Injection) has a proposed payment amount and copayment amount of $0.37 and $0.08, respectively. Using our established copayment rules, 20 percent of $0.37 is $0.074. Normally, we would apply standard rounding principles to achieve an amount that is payable, here $0.07 rather than $0.074. However, if we were to set a copayment amount of $0.07, which is 18.9 percent of $0.37, we would not be setting a copayment rate that is at least 20 percent of the OPPS payment rate. We believe that section 1833(t)(3)(B) of the Act requires us to set a copayment amount that is at least 20 percent of the OPPS payment amount, not less than 20 percent. Therefore, we are proposing to set the copayment rate for APC 9046 at $0.08. Eight cents represents the lowest amount that we could set that would bring the copayment rate to 20 percent or, in this case, just above 20 percent. We are proposing to apply this same methodology in the future to instances where the application of our standard copayment methodology would result in a copayment amount that is under 20 percent and cannot be rounded, under standard rounding principles, to 20 percent.

3. Calculation of a Proposed Adjusted Copayment Amount for an APC Group

To calculate the OPPS adjusted copayment amount for an APC group, take the following steps:

Step 1. Calculate the beneficiary payment percentage for the APC by dividing the APC's national unadjusted copayment by its payment rate. For example, using APC 0001, $7.00 is 21 percent of $33.15.

Step 2. Calculate the wage adjusted payment rate for the APC, for the provider in question, as indicated in section II.H. of this proposed rule. Calculate the rural adjustment for eligible providers as indicated in section II.H. of this proposed rule.

Step 3. Multiply the percentage calculated in Step 1 by the payment rate calculated in Step 2. The result is the wage-adjusted copayment amount for the APC.

The proposed unadjusted copayments for services payable under the OPPS that would be effective January 1, 2008, are shown in Addendum A and Addendum B to this proposed rule.

III. Proposed OPPS Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

A. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS and CPT Codes

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: New HCPCS and CPT Codes" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS Codes Included in the April and July Quarterly OPPS Updates for CY 2007

For the July quarter of CY 2007, we created a total of 16 new Level II HCPCS codes, specifically C2638, C2639, C2640, C2641, C2642, C2643, C2698, C2699, C9728, Q4087, Q4088, Q4089, Q4090, Q4091, Q4092, and Q4095 that were not addressed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period that updated the CY 2007 OPPS. We designated the payment status of these codes and added them through the July 2007 update (Change Request 5623, Transmittal 1259, dated June 1, 2007). There were no new Level II HCPCS codes for the April 2007 update. In this CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we are soliciting public comment on the status indicators, APC assignments, and payment rates of these codes, which are listed in Table 26A and Table 26B of this proposed rule. Because of the timing of this proposed rule, the codes implemented through the July 2007 OPPS update are not included in Addendum B to this proposed rule. We are proposing to assign the new HCPCS codes for CY 2008 to the appropriate APCs with the proposed rates as displayed in the tables and incorporate them into our final rule with comment period for CY 2008, which is consistent with our annual APC updating policy.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed CY 2008 status indicator Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 payment rate Implementation date
C2638 Brachytherapy source, stranded, iodine-125, per source K 2638 $ 42.86 July 1, 2007.
C2639 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, iodine-125, per source K 2639 31.91 July 1, 2007.
C2640 Brachytherapy source, stranded, palladium-103, per source K 2640 62.24 July 1, 2007.
C2641 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, palladium-103, per source K 2641 45.29 July 1, 2007.
C2642 Brachytherapy source, stranded, cesium-131, per source K 2642 97.72 July 1, 2007.
C2643 Brachytherapy source, non stranded, cesium-131, per source K 2643 51.35 July 1, 2007.
C2698 Brachytherapy source, stranded, not otherwise specified, per source K 2698 42.86 July 1, 2007.
C2699 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, not otherwise specified, per source K 2699 29.93 July 1, 2007.
C9728 Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy/surgery guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), other than prostate (any approach) single or multiple T 0156 194.91 July 1, 2007.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed CY 2008 status indicator Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 payment rate Implementation date
Q4087 Injection, immune globulin, (Octogam), intravenous, non-lyophilized, (e.g. liquid), 500 mg K 0943 $ 33.48 July 1, 2007.
Q4088 Injection, immune globulin, (Gammagard), intravenous, non-lyophilized, (e.g. liquid), 500 mg K 0944 31.20 July 1, 2007.
Q4089 Injection, rho(d) immune globulin (human), (Rhophylac), intravenous, 100 iu K 0945 80.00 July 1, 2007.
Q4090 Injection, hepatitis b immune globulin (Hepagam B), intramuscular, 0.5 ml K 0946 64.74 July 1, 2007.
Q4091 Injection, immune globulin, (Flebogamma), intravenous, non-lyophilized, (e.g. liquid), 500 mg K 0947 32.61 July 1, 2007.
Q4092 Injection, immune globulin, (Gamunex), intravenous, non-lyophilized, (e.g. liquid), 500 mg K 0948 31.86 July 1, 2007.
Q4095 Injection, zoledronic acid (Reclast), 1 mg K 0951 220.81 July 1, 2007.

2. Proposed Treatment of New Category I and III CPT Codes and Level II HCPCS Codes

As has been our practice in the past, we implement new Category I and III CPT codes and new Level II HCPCS codes, which are released in the summer through the fall of each year for annual updating, effective January 1, in the final rule updating the OPPS for the following calendar year. These codes are flagged with comment indicator "NI" in Addendum B to the OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period to indicate that we are assigning them an interim payment status which is subject to public comment following publication of the final rule that implements the annual OPPS update. (We refer readers to the discussion immediately below concerning our policy for implementing new Category I and III mid-year CPT codes.) We are proposing to continue this recognition and process for CY 2008. New Category I and III CPT codes and new Level II HCPCS codes, effective January 1, 2008, will be listed in Addendum B to the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period and designated using comment indicator "NI." The status indicator, the APC assignment, or both, for all such codes flagged with comment indicator "NI" will be open to public comment. We will respond to all comments received concerning these codes in a subsequent final rule.

In addition, we are proposing to continue our policy of the last 2 years of recognizing new mid-year CPT codes, generally Category III CPT codes, that the AMA releases in January for implementation the following July through the OPPS quarterly update process. Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to include in Addendum B to the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period the new Category III CPT codes released in January 2007 for implementation on July 1, 2007 (through the OPPS quarterly update process) and the new Category III codes released in July 2007 for implementation on January 1, 2008. However, only those new Category III CPT codes implemented effective January 1, 2008, will be flagged with comment indicator "NI" in Addendum B to the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, to indicate that we have assigned them an interim payment status which is subject to public comment. Category III CPT codes implemented in July 2007, which appear in Table 27 below, are subject to comment through this proposed rule, and their status will be finalized in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed CY 2008 status indicator Proposed CY 2008 APC
0178T Electrocardiogram, 64 leads or greater, with graphic presentation and analysis; with interpretation and report B Not applicable.
0179T Electrocardiogram, 64 leads or greater, with graphic presentation and analysis; tracing and graphics only, without interpretation and report X 0100.
0180T Electrocardiogram, 64 leads or greater, with graphic presentation and analysis; interpretation and report only B Not applicable.
0181T Corneal hysteresis determination, by air impulse stimulation, bilateral, with interpretation and report S 0230.
0182T High dose rate electronic brachytherapy, per fraction S 1519.

B. Proposed Changes-Variations Within APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: 2 Times Rule" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 1833(t)(2)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to develop a classification system for covered hospital outpatient services. Section 1833(t)(2)(B) of the Act provides that this classification system may be composed of groups of services, so that services within each group are comparable clinically and with respect to the use of resources. In accordance with these provisions, we developed a grouping classification system, referred to as APCs, as set forth in § 419.31 of the regulations. We use Level I and Level II HCPCS codes and descriptors to identify and group the services within each APC. The APCs are organized such that each group is homogeneous both clinically and in terms of resource use. Using this classification system, we have established distinct groups of similar services, as well as medical visits. We also have developed separate APC groups for certain medical devices, drugs, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, and brachytherapy devices.

We have packaged into payment for each procedure or service within an APC group the costs associated with those items or services that are directly related to and supportive of performing the main procedures or furnishing services. Therefore, we do not make separate payment for packaged items or services. For example, packaged items and services include: (1) Use of an operating, treatment, or procedure room; (2) use of a recovery room; (3) most observation services; (4) anesthesia; (5) medical/surgical supplies; (6) pharmaceuticals (other than those for which separate payment may be allowed under the provisions discussed in section V. of this proposed rule); and (7) incidental services such as venipuncture. Our proposed packaging approach for CY 2008 is discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule.

Under the OPPS, we pay for hospital outpatient services on a rate-per-service or, as proposed for CY 2008, on a rate-per-encounter basis that varies according to the APC group to which the independent service or combination of services is assigned. Each APC weight represents the hospital median cost of the services included in that APC relative to the hospital median cost of the services included in APC 0606. The APC weights are scaled to APC 0606 because it is the middle level clinic visit APC (that is, where the Level 3 Clinic Visit HCPCS code of five levels of clinic visits is assigned), and because middle level clinic visits are among the most frequently furnished services in the hospital outpatient setting.

Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to review the components of the OPPS not less than annually and to revise the groups and relative payment weights and make other adjustments to take into account changes in medical practice, changes in technology, and the addition of new services, new cost data, and other relevant information and factors. Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act, as amended by section 201(h) of the BBRA of 1999, also requires the Secretary, beginning in CY 2001, to consult with an outside panel of experts to review the APC groups and the relative payment weights (the APC Panel recommendations for specific services for the CY 2008 OPPS and our responses to them are discussed in the relevant specific sections throughout this proposed rule).

Finally, as discussed earlier, section 1833(t)(2) of the Act provides that, subject to certain exceptions, the items and services within an APC group cannot be considered comparable with respect to the use of resources if the highest median (or mean cost, if elected by the Secretary) for an item or service in the group is more than 2 times greater than the lowest median cost for an item or service within the same group (referred to as the "2 times rule"). We use the median cost of the item or service in implementing this provision. The statute authorizes the Secretary to make exceptions to the 2 times rule in unusual cases, such as low-volume items and services.

2. Application of the 2 Times Rule

In accordance with section 1833(t)(2) of the Act and § 419.31 of the regulations, we annually review the items and services within an APC group to determine, with respect to comparability of the use of resources, if the median of the highest cost item or service within an APC group is more than 2 times greater than the median of the lowest cost item or service within that same group ("2 times rule"). We make exceptions to this limit on the variation of costs within each APC group in unusual cases such as low volume items and services.

During the APC Panel's March 2007 meeting, we presented median cost and utilization data for services furnished during the period of January 1, 2006, through September 30, 2006, about which we had concerns or about which the public had raised concerns regarding their APC assignments, status indicator assignments, or payment rates. The discussions of most service-specific issues, the APC Panel recommendations if any, and our proposals for CY 2008 are contained principally in sections III.C. and III.D. of this proposed rule.

In addition to the assignment of specific services to APCs that we discussed with the APC Panel, we also identified APCs with 2 times violations that were not specifically discussed with the APC Panel but for which we are proposing changes to their HCPCS codes' APC assignments in Addendum B to this proposed rule. In these cases, to eliminate a 2 times violation or to improve clinical and resource homogeneity, we are proposing to reassign the codes to APCs that contained services that were similar with regard to both their clinical and resource characteristics. We also are proposing to rename existing APCs, discontinue existing APCs, or create new clinical APCs to complement proposed HCPCS code reassignments. In many cases, the proposed HCPCS code reassignments and associated APC reconfigurations for CY 2008 included in this proposed rule are related to changes in median costs of services and APCs resulting from our proposed packaging approach for CY 2008, as discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule. We also are proposing changes to the status indicators for some codes that are not specifically and separately discussed in this proposed rule. In these cases, we are proposing to change the status indicators for some codes because we believe that another status indicator more accurately describes their payment status from an OPPS perspective based on the policies that we are proposing for CY 2008.

Addendum B to this proposed rule identifies with a comment indicator "CH" those HCPCS codes for which we are proposing a change to the APC assignment or status indicator as assigned in the April 2007 Addendum B update.

3. Proposed Exceptions to the 2 Times Rule

As discussed earlier, we may make exceptions to the 2 times limit on the variation of costs within each APC group in unusual cases such as low volume items and services. Taking into account the APC changes that we are proposing for CY 2008 based on the APC Panel recommendations discussed mainly in sections III.C. and III.D. of this proposed rule, the proposed changes to status indicators and APC assignments as identified in Addendum B to this proposed rule, and the use of CY 2006 claims data to calculate the median costs of procedures classified in the APCs, we reviewed all the APCs to determine which APCs would not satisfy the 2 times rule. We used the following criteria to decide whether to propose exceptions to the 2 times rule for affected APCs:

• Resource homogeneity.

• Clinical homogeneity.

• Hospital concentration.

• Frequency of service (volume).

• Opportunity for upcoding and code fragments.

For a detailed discussion of these criteria, we refer readers to the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18457).

Table 28 lists the APCs that we are proposing to exempt from the 2 times rule for CY 2008 based on the criteria cited above. For cases in which a recommendation by the APC Panel appeared to result in or allow a violation of the 2 times rule, we generally accepted the APC Panel's recommendation because those recommendations were based on explicit consideration of resource use, clinical homogeneity, hospital specialization, and the quality of the data used to determine the APC payment rates that we are proposing for CY 2008. The median costs for hospital outpatient services for these and all other APCs that were used in the development of this proposed rule can be found on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov .

APC APC title
0033 Partial Hospitalization.
0043 Closed Treatment Fracture Finger/Toe/Trunk.
0060 Manipulation Therapy.
0080 Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization.
0093 Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair without Device.
0105 Repair/Revision/Removal of Pacemakers, AICDs, or Vascular Devices.
0106 Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Leads and/or Electrodes.
0109 Removal/Repair of Implanted Devices.
0235 Level I Posterior Segment Eye Procedures.
0251 Level I ENT Procedures.
0260 Level I Plain Film Except Teeth.
0278 Diagnostic Urography.
0282 Miscellaneous Computed Axial Tomography.
0303 Treatment Device Construction.
0323 Extended Individual Psychotherapy.
0330 Dental Procedures.
0340 Minor Ancillary Procedures.
0368 Level II Pulmonary Tests.
0381 Single Allergy Tests.
0409 Red Blood Cell Tests.
0432 Health and Behavior Services.
0438 Level III Drug Administration.
0604 Level 1 Hospital Clinic Visits.
0664 Level I Proton Beam Radiation Therapy.
0688 Revision/Removal of Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Receiver.

C. New Technology APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "New Technology APCs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Introduction

In the November 30, 2001 final rule (66 FR 59903), we finalized changes to the time period a service was eligible for payment under a New Technology APC. Beginning in CY 2002, we retain services within New Technology APC groups until we gather sufficient claims data to enable us to assign the service to a clinically appropriate APC. This policy allows us to move a service from a New Technology APC in less than 2 years if sufficient data are available. It also allows us to retain a service in a New Technology APC for more than 3 years if sufficient data upon which to base a decision for reassignment have not been collected.

We note that the cost bands for New Technology APCs range from $0 to $50 in increments of $10, from $50 to $100 in increments of $50, from $100 through $2,000 in increments of $100, and from $2,000 through $10,000 in increments of $500. These increments, which are in two parallel sets of New Technology APCs, one with status indicator "S" and the other with status indicator "T," allow us to price new technology services more appropriately and consistently.

2. Proposed Movement of Procedures From New Technology APCs to Clinical APCs

As we explained in the November 30, 2001 final rule (66 FR 59897), we generally keep a procedure in the New Technology APC to which it is initially assigned until we have collected data sufficient to enable us to move the procedure to a clinically appropriate APC. However, in cases where we find that our original New Technology APC assignment was based on inaccurate or inadequate information, or where the New Technology APCs are restructured, we may, based on more recent resource utilization information (including claims data) or the availability of refined New Technology APC cost bands, reassign the procedure or service to a different New Technology APC that most appropriately reflects its cost.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS keep services in New Technology APCs until sufficient data are available to assign them to clinical APCs, but for no longer than 2 years. We note that because of the potential for quarterly assignment of new services to New Technology APCs and the 2 year time lag in claims data for an OPPS update (that is, CY 2006 data are utilized for this CY 2008 OPPS rulemaking cycle), if we were to accept the APC Panel's recommendation, we would always reassign services from New Technology to clinical APCs based on 1 year or less of claims data. For example, if a new service was first assigned to a New Technology APC in July 2006, we would have 6 months of data for purposes of CY 2008 rulemaking but, in order to ensure that the service was in a New Technology APC for no longer than 2 years, we would need to move the service to a clinical APC for CY 2008. While we might have sufficient claims data from 6 months of CY 2006 to support a proposal for such a reassignment for CY 2008, we are not confident that this would always be the case for all new services, given our understanding of the dissemination of new technology procedures into medical practice and the diverse characteristics of new technology services that treat different clinical conditions. Therefore, we are not accepting the APC Panel's recommendation because we believe that accepting the recommendation would limit our ability to individually assess the OPPS treatment of each new technology service in the context of available hospital claims data. We are particularly concerned about continuing to provide appropriate payment for low volume new technology services that may be expected to continue to be low volume under the OPPS due to the prevalence of the target conditions in the Medicare population. We appreciate the APC Panel's thoughtful discussion of new technology services, and we agree with the APC Panel that it should be our priority to regularly reassign services from New Technology APCs to clinical APCs under the OPPS, so that they are treated like most other OPPS services for purposes of ratesetting once hospitals have had sufficient experience with providing and reporting the new services. Rather, consistent with our current policy, for CY 2008 we are proposing to retain services within New Technology APC groups until we gather sufficient claims data to enable us to assign the service to a clinically appropriate APC. The flexibility associated with this policy allows us to move a service from a New Technology APC in less than 2 years if sufficient data are available. It also allows us to retain a service in a New Technology APC for more than 2 years if sufficient hospital claims data upon which to base a decision for reassignment have not been collected.

The procedures presented below represent services assigned to New Technology APCs for CY 2007 for which we believe we have sufficient data to reassign them to clinically appropriate APCs for CY 2008. Therefore, we are proposing to reassign them to clinically appropriate APCs as indicated specifically in our discussion and in Table 29 of this proposed rule.

a. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) Scans (New Technology APC 1511)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "PET/CT Scans" at the beginning of your comment.)

From August 2000 through April 2005, we paid separately for PET and CT scans. In CY 2004, the payment rate for nonmyocardial PET scans was $1,450, while it was $193 for typical diagnostic CT scans. Prior to CY 2005, nonmyocardial PET and the PET portion of PET/CT scans were described by G-codes for billing to Medicare. Several commenters to the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65682) urged that we replace the G-codes for nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT scan procedures with the established CPT codes. These commenters stated that movement to the established CPT codes would greatly reduce the burden on hospitals of tracking and billing the G-codes which are not recognized by other payers and would allow for more uniform hospital billing of these scans. We agreed with the commenters that movement from the G-codes to the established CPT codes for nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT scans would allow for more uniform billing of these scans. As a result of a Medicare national coverage determination (Publication 100-3, Medicare Claims Processing Manual section 220.6) that was made effective January 28, 2005, we discontinued numerous G-codes that described myocardial PET and nonmyocardial PET procedures and replaced them with the established CPT codes. The CY 2005 payment rate for concurrent PET/CT scans using the CPT codes 78814 (Tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; limited area (eg, chest, head/neck); 78815 (Tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; skull base to mid-thigh); and 78816 Tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; whole body) was $1,250, which was $100 higher than the payment rate for PET scans alone. These PET/CT CPT codes were placed in New Technology APC 1514 (New Technology-Level XIV, $1,200-$1,300) for CY 2005.

We continued with these coding and payment methodologies in CY 2006. For CY 2007, while we proposed to reassign both PET and PET/CT Scans to the same new clinical APC, we finalized a policy that reassigned conventional PET procedures to APC 0308 (Non- Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging) with a final median cost of about $850. We also reassigned PET/CT services to a different New Technology APC for CY 2007, specifically New Technology APC 1511 (New Technology-Level XI, $900-$1000), thereby maintaining the historical payment differential of about $100 between PET and PET/CT procedures. Furthermore, we stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68022) that we would wait for a full year of CPT coded claims data prior to assigning the PET/CT services to a clinical APC and that maintaining a modest payment differential between PET and PET/CT procedures was warranted for CY 2007.

For CY 2008, we are proposing the reassignment of concurrent PET/CT scans, specifically CPT codes 78814, 78815, and 78816, to a clinical APC because we believe we have adequate claims data from CY 2006 upon which to determine the median cost of performing these procedures. Based on our analysis of approximately 117,000 CY 2006 single claims, the median cost of PET/CT scans is $1,093.52. In comparison, the median cost of the nonmyocardial PET scans, as described by CPT codes 78608, 78811, 78812, and 78813, is $1,093.51 based on our analysis of approximately 34,000 single claims from CY 2006. We note that a comparison of the median cost of PET/CT scans with the median cost of nonmyocardial PET scans, as derived from CY 2006 claims data, demonstrates that these costs are almost the same, thereby reflecting significant hospital resource equivalency between the two types of services. This result is not unexpected because many newer PET scanners also have the capability of rapidly acquiring CT images for attenuation correction and anatomical localization, sometimes with simultaneous image acquisition. The median costs for both PET and PET/CT scans are significantly higher for CY 2008 than for CY 2007 due to our CY 2008 proposal to package payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as described in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule that would package payment for the costs of the radiopharmaceuticals utilized similarly into the payment for both PET and PET/CT scans. We believe that our claims data accurately reflect the comparable hospital resources required to provide nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT procedures, and the scans have obvious clinical similarity as well. Therefore, for CY 2008 we are proposing to reassign the CPT codes for PET/CT scans to the clinical APC where nonmyocardial PET scans are also assigned, specifically APC 0308, with a proposed median cost of $1,093.52.

We note that we have been paying separately for fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), the radiopharmaceutical described by HCPCS code A9552 (F18 fdg), that is commonly administered during nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT procedures. For CY 2008, consistent with our proposed packaging approach as discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to package payment for the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical FDG into payment for the associated PET and PET/CT procedures. Because FDG is the most commonly used radiopharmaceutical for both PET and PET/CT scans and our single claims for these procedures include FDG more than 80 percent of the time, the packaging of this radiopharmaceutical fully maintains the clinical and resource homogeneity of the reconfigured APC 0308 that we are proposing.

b. IVIG Preadministration-Related Services (New Technology APC 1502)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "IVIG Preadministration-Related Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

In CY 2006, we created the temporary HCPCS G-code G0332 (Services for intravenous infusion of immunoglobulin prior to administration (this service is to be billed in conjunction with administration of immunoglobulin)). Based on our estimate of the costs of this service in comparison with other services, HCPCS code G0332 was assigned to New Technology APC 1502 (New Technology-Level II, $50-$100), with a payment rate of $75 effective January 1, 2006. In the CY 2007 OPPS/APC final rule with comment period, we indicated our belief that it was appropriate to continue the temporary IVIG preadministration-related services payment through HCPCS code G0332 and its continued assignment to New Technology APC 1502 for CY 2007, in order to help ensure continued patient access to IVIG (71 FR 68092).

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue to provide separate payment for IVIG preadministration-related services through the assignment of HCPCS code G0332 to a clinical APC. This service has been assigned to a New Technology APC under the OPPS for 2 full years. As noted previously, under the OPPS, we retain services within New Technology APC groups where they are assigned according to our estimates of their costs until we gather sufficient claims data to enable us to assign the services to clinically appropriate APCs based on hospital resource costs as calculated from claims. According to our analysis of the hospital outpatient claims data, we believe we have adequate claims data from CY 2006 upon which to determine the median cost of performing IVIG preadministration related services and to reassign HCPCS code G0332 to an appropriate clinical APC for CY 2008. Our claims data for this high volume service show a total of over 49,000 services performed, with about 48,000 single claims available for ratesetting. The median cost of this service according to our claims data is $38.52. Therefore, we are proposing to reassign HCPCS code G0332 to new clinical APC 0430 (Drug Preadministration-Related Services) with a median cost of $38.52 for CY 2008, where it would be the only service assigned to the APC at this time.

We note that IVIG preadministration-related services are always provided in conjunction with other separately payable services such as drug administration services, and thus are well suited for packaging into the payment for the separately payable services. While at this time we have not made a determination about the appropriateness of continuing separate OPPS payment for HCPCS code G0332 after CY 2008, we would consider packaging payment for HCPCS code G0332 in future years if we determine separate payment is no longer warranted. We intend to reevaluate the appropriateness of separate payment for preadministration-related services for the CY 2009 OPPS rulemaking cycle, especially as we explore the potential for greater packaging and possible encounter-based or episode-based OPPS payment approaches.

c. Other Services in New Technology APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Other Services in New Technology APCs" at the beginning of your comment.)

Other than the concurrent PET/CT and IVIG preadministration-related new technology services discussed in sections III.C.2.a. and III.C.2.b. of this proposed rule, there are five procedures currently assigned to New Technology APCs for CY 2007 for which we believe we also have data that are adequate to support their reassignment to clinical APCs. For CY 2008, we are proposing to reassign these procedures to clinically appropriate APCs, applying their CY 2006 claims data to develop their clinical APC median costs upon which payments would be based. These procedures and their proposed APC assignments are displayed in Table 29 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC CY 2007 APC payment rate Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median cost
19298 Place breast rad tube/caths S 1524 $3,250 T 0648 $3,416.66
G0302 Pre-op service LVRS complete S 1509 750 S 0209 727.48
G0303 Pre-op service LVRS 10-15dos S 1507 550 S 0209 727.48
G0304 Pre-op service LVRS 1-9 dos S 1504 250 S 0213 147.68
G0305 Post op service LVRS min 6 S 1504 250 S 0213 147.68

D. Proposed APC-Specific Policies

1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (APC 0659)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy" at the beginning of your comment.)

When hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is prescribed for promoting the healing of chronic wounds, it typically is prescribed for 90 minutes and billed using multiple units of HBOT on a single line or multiple occurrences of HBOT on a claim. In addition to the therapeutic time spent at full hyperbaric oxygen pressure, treatment involves additional time for achieving full pressure (descent), providing air breaks to prevent neurological and other complications from occurring during the course of treatment, and returning the patient to atmospheric pressure (ascent). The OPPS recognizes HCPCS code C1300 (Hyperbaric oxygen under pressure, full body chamber, per 30 minute interval) for HBOT provided in the hospital outpatient setting.

In the CY 2005 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65758 through 65759), we finalized a "per unit" median cost calculation for APC 0659 (Hyperbaric Oxygen) using only claims with multiple units or multiple occurrences of HCPCS code C1300 because delivery of a typical HBOT service requires more than 30 minutes. We observed that claims with only a single occurrence of the code were anomalies, either because they reflected terminated sessions or because they were incorrectly coded with a single unit. In the same rule, we also established that HBOT would not generally be furnished with additional services that might be packaged under the standard OPPS APC median cost methodology. This enabled us to use claims with multiple units or multiple occurrences. Finally, we also used each hospital's overall CCR to estimate costs for HCPCS code C1300 from billed charges rather than the CCR for the respiratory therapy cost center. Comments on the CY 2005 proposed rule effectively demonstrated that hospitals report the costs and charges for HBOT in a wide variety of cost centers. We used this methodology to estimate payment for HBOT in CYs 2005, 2006, and 2007. For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue using the same methodology to estimate a "per unit" median cost for HCPCS code C1300 of $98.63 using 60,774 claims with multiple units or multiple occurrences.

CY 2008 is the fourth year in which we would have a special methodology to develop the median cost for HBOT services that removed obviously erroneous claims and deviated from our standard methodology of using departmental CCRs, when available, to convert hospitals' charges to costs. Prior to CY 2005, our inclusion of significant numbers of miscoded claims in the median calculation for HBOT and our exclusion of the claims for multiple units of treatment, the typical scenario, resulted in payment rates that were artificially elevated. As explained earlier, beginning in CY 2005 and continuing through the present, we have adjusted the CCR used in the conversion of charges to costs for these services so that claims data would more accurately reflect the relative costs of the services. The median costs of HBOT calculated using this methodology have been reasonably stable for the last 4 years. We believe that this adjustment through use of the hospitals' overall CCRs is all that is necessary to yield a valid median cost for establishing a scaled weight for HBOT services. Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to continue to use the same methodology that we have used since CY 2005 to estimate payment for HBOT.

2. Skin Repair Procedures (APCs 0024, 0025, 0027, and 0686)

For CY 2006, the AMA made comprehensive changes, including code additions, deletions, and revisions, accompanied by new and revised introductory language, parenthetical notes, subheadings and cross-references, to the Integumentary, Repair (Closure) subsection of surgery in the CPT book to facilitate more accurate reporting of skin grafts, skin replacements, skin substitutes, and local wound care. In particular, the section of the CPT book previously titled "Free Skin Grafts" and containing codes for skin replacement and skin substitute procedures was renamed, reorganized, and expanded. New and existing CPT codes related to skin replacement surgery and skin substitutes were organized into five subsections: Surgical Preparation, Autograft/Tissue Cultured Autograft, Acellular Dermal Replacement, Allograft/Tissue Cultured Allogeneic Skin Substitute, and Xenograft.

As part of the CY 2006 CPT code update in the newly named "Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes" section, certain codes were deleted that previously described skin allograft and tissue cultured and acellular skin substitute procedures, including CPT code 15342 (Application of bilaminate skin substitute/neodermis; 25 sq cm), CPT code 15343 (Application of bilaminate skin substitute/neodermis; each additional 25 sq cm), CPT code 15350 (Application of allograft, skin; 100 sq cm or less), and CPT code 15351 (Application of allograft, skin; each additional 100 sq cm). Thirty-seven new CPT codes were created in the "Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes" section, and these codes received interim final status indicators and APC assignments in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period and were subject to comment.

In considering the final CY 2007 APC assignments of these 37 "Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Repair" codes, we reviewed the recommendations made by the APC Panel at its March 2006 meeting; presentations made to the APC Panel; comments received on the CY 2007 proposed rule; the CPT code descriptors, introductory explanations, cross-references, and parenthetical notes; the clinical characteristics of the procedures; and the code-specific median costs for all related CPT codes available from our CY 2005 claims data. A discussion of the final CY 2007 APC assignments of these procedures can be found in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68054 through 68057).

We now have CY 2006 data for the surgical procedures assigned to the 4 CY 2007 skin repair APCs, including the 37 codes considered last year that were new for CY 2006. These APCs are: APC 0024 (Level I Skin Repair); APC 0025 (Level II Skin Repair); APC 0686 (Level III Skin Repair); and APC 0027 (Level IV Skin Repair). Based on CY 2006 data available for this proposed rule, the median costs for the APCs as configured for CY 2007 are approximately: $93 for APC 0024; $251 for APC 0025; $1,027 for APC 0686; and $1,340 for APC 0027. Both APCs 0024 and 0025 have 2 times violations based on CY 2006 claims data. The HCPCS median costs of significant procedures in APC 0024 range from approximately $83 to $255. We note that a number of the procedures currently assigned to APC 0024 are very low volume, with few single claims available for ratesetting. Similarly, the median costs of the significant procedures in APC 0025 range from a low of $119 to a high of about $399. This APC also contains a number of low volume procedures, as well as some new CY 2007 CPT codes without CY 2006 claims data. There is also some variation in the median costs of the HCPCS codes assigned to APCs 0686 and 0027, but no 2 times violations in these two APCs.

At the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, we discussed with the APC Panel one possible reconfiguration of the skin repair APCs in order to address the 2 times violations in APCs 0024 and 0025 for CY 2008 by improving the resource homogeneity of the APCs, as well as ensuring their clinical homogeneity. We reviewed with the APC Panel the potential results associated with adding an additional level in this APC series and reallocating all of the procedures in the original four APCs among five new APCs, taking into account the frequency, resource utilization, and clinical characteristics of each procedure. We also gave particular attention to CPT code families in considering the clinical and resource homogeneity of each APC in the reconfigured series. The new configuration of APCs eliminates the 2 times violations that would otherwise exist in APCs 0024 and 0025. It also more accurately attributes higher cost procedures to the Levels IV and V APCs, which contain the surgical procedures of the greatest intensity and resource requirements, leading to a more balanced distribution of APC median costs across the five new APC levels.

The APC Panel made a recommendation at its March 2007 meeting supporting CMS' reorganization of the skin repair APCs into five levels. This recommendation also asked CMS to give special consideration to the APC assignments of "add-on" codes; in the context of skin procedures, these are generally those CPT codes that report treatment of an additional body area and that are reported along with a primary procedure for treatment of the first body area. We are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation through this CY 2008 proposal to reconfigure the skin APCs into five levels, and we have reexamined the placement of each of the add-on codes within the framework of the five APCs. We agree with the APC Panel that, because these skin repair APCs are assigned to status indicator "T" so that add-on codes would typically be paid at 50 percent of their APC payment rate, these add-on codes bear special examination with respect to their median costs and their appropriate APC assignments. As a result, several CPT code placements from the draft configuration discussed with the Panel were changed for this proposal.

In summary, for CY 2008 we are proposing to eliminate the four current skin repair APCs and replace them with five new APCs titled: APC 0133 (Level I Skin Repair); APC 0134 (Level II Skin Repair); APC 0135 (Level III Skin Repair); APC 0136 (Level IV Skin Repair); and APC 0137 (Level V Skin Repair). We are proposing to redistribute each of the procedures assigned to the current four levels of skin repair APCs into the five proposed APCs, with one exception. Specifically, we are proposing to reassign CPT code 15835 (Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy); buttock) to APC 0022 (Level IV, Excision/Biopsy), where other CPT codes in its code family reside. The median costs of the five proposed APCs are $83.91 (APC 0133), $132.82 (APC 0134), $294.50 (APC 0135), $971.25 (APC 0136), and $1,316.85 (APC 0137). The proposed configurations of these new APCs are listed in Table 30 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median cost
11950 Therapy for contour defects 0133 $83.91
11951 Therapy for contour defects.
11952 Therapy for contour defects.
11954 Therapy for contour defects.
12001 Repair superficial wound(s).
12002 Repair superficial wound(s).
12004 Repair superficial wound(s).
12005 Repair superficial wound(s).
12006 Repair superficial wound(s).
12007 Repair superficial wound(s).
12011 Repair superficial wound(s).
12013 Repair superficial wound(s).
12014 Repair superficial wound(s).
12015 Repair superficial wound(s).
12016 Repair superficial wound(s).
12017 Repair superficial wound(s).
12018 Repair superficial wound(s).
12031 Layer closure of wound(s).
12041 Layer closure of wound(s).
12051 Layer closure of wound(s).
12052 Layer closure of wound(s).
12053 Layer closure of wound(s).
15775 Hair transplant punch grafts.
15776 Hair transplant punch grafts.
11760 Repair of nail bed 0134 $132.82
11920 Correct skin color defects.
11921 Correct skin color defects.
11922 Correct skin color defects.
12032 Layer closure of wound(s).
12034 Layer closure of wound(s).
12035 Layer closure of wound(s).
12036 Layer closure of wound(s).
12037 Layer closure of wound(s).
12042 Layer closure of wound(s).
12044 Layer closure of wound(s).
12045 Layer closure of wound(s).
12046 Layer closure of wound(s).
12047 Layer closure of wound(s).
12054 Layer closure of wound(s).
12055 Layer closure of wound(s).
12056 Layer closure of wound(s).
12057 Layer closure of wound(s).
13120 Repair of wound or lesion.
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on.
13153 Repair wound/lesion add-on.
15040 Harvest cultured skin graft.
15170 Acell graft trunk/arms/legs.
15171 Acell graft t/arm/leg add-on.
15340 Apply cult skin substitute.
15341 Apply cult skin sub add-on.
15360 Apply cult derm sub, t/a/l.
15361 Aply cult derm sub t/a/l add.
15365 Apply cult derm sub f/n/hf/g.
15366 Apply cult derm f/hf/g add.
15819 Plastic surgery, neck.
12020 Closure of split wound 0135 $294.50
12021 Closure of split wound.
13100 Repair of wound or lesion.
13101 Repair of wound or lesion.
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on.
13121 Repair of wound or lesion.
13131 Repair of wound or lesion.
13132 Repair of wound or lesion.
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on.
13150 Repair of wound or lesion.
13151 Repair of wound or lesion.
13152 Repair of wound or lesion.
15000 Wound prep, 1st 100 sq cm.
15001 Wound prep, addl 100 sq cm.
15002 Wnd prep, ch/inf, trk/arm/lg.
15003 Wnd prep, ch/inf addl 100 cm.
15004 Wnd prep ch/inf, f/n/hf/g.
15005 Wnd prep, f/n/hf/g, addl cm.
15050 Skin pinch graft.
15110 Epidrm autogrft trnk/arm/leg.
15111 Epidrm autogrft t/a/l add-on.
15115 Epidrm a-grft face/nck/hf/g.
15116 Epidrm a-grft f/n/hf/g addl.
15150 Cult epiderm grft t/arm/leg.
15151 Cult epiderm grft t/a/l addl.
15152 Cult epiderm graft t/a/l +%.
15155 Cult epiderm graft, f/n/hf/g.
15156 Cult epidrm grft f/n/hfg add.
15157 Cult epiderm grft f/n/hfg +%.
15175 Acellular graft, f/n/hf/g.
15176 Acell graft, f/n/hf/g add-on.
15221 Skin full graft add-on.
15241 Skin full graft add-on.
15300 Apply skinallogrft, t/arm/lg.
15301 Apply sknallogrft t/a/l addl.
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g.
15321 Apply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add.
15330 Aply acell alogrft t/arm/leg.
15331 Aply acell grft t/a/l add-on.
15335 Apply acell graft, f/n/hf/g.
15336 Apply acell grft f/n/hf/g add.
15350 Skin homograft.
15351 Skin homograft add-on.
15400 Apply skin xenograft, t/a/l.
15401 Apply skn xenogrft t/a/l add.
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g.
15421 Apply skn xgrft f/n/hf/g add.
15430 Apply acellular xenograft.
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add.
20926 Removal of tissue for graft.
43887 Remove gastric port, open.
11762 Reconstruction of nail bed 0136 $971.25
14000 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14001 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14020 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14021 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14040 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14041 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14060 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14061 Skin tissue rearrangement.
15130 Derm autograft, trnk/arm/leg.
15131 Derm autograft t/a/l add-on.
15135 Derm autograft face/nck/hf/g.
15136 Derm autograft, f/n/hf/g add.
15200 Skin full graft, trunk.
15201 Skin full graft trunk add-on.
15220 Skin full graft sclp/arm/leg.
15240 Skin full grft face/genit/hf.
15260 Skin full graft een lips.
15261 Skin full graft add-on.
15740 Island pedicle flap graft.
15936 Remove sacrum pressure sore.
15952 Remove thigh pressure sore.
15953 Remove thigh pressure sore.
15956 Remove thigh pressure sore.
15958 Remove thigh pressure sore.
20920 Removal of fascia for graft.
20922 Removal of fascia for graft.
23921 Amputation follow-up surgery.
25929 Amputation follow-up surgery.
33222 Revise pocket, pacemaker.
33223 Revise pocket, pacing-defib.
11960 Insert tissue expander(s) 0137 $1,316.85
13160 Late closure of wound.
14300 Skin tissue rearrangement.
14350 Skin tissue rearrangement.
15100 Skin splt grft, trnk/arm/leg.
15101 Skin splt grft t/a/l, add-on.
15120 Skn splt a-grft fac/nck/hf/g.
15121 Skn splt a-grft f/n/hf/g add.
15570 Form skin pedicle flap.
15572 Form skin pedicle flap.
15574 Form skin pedicle flap.
15576 Form skin pedicle flap.
15600 Skin graft.
15610 Skin graft.
15620 Skin graft.
15630 Skin graft.
15650 Transfer skin pedicle flap.
15731 Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle.
15732 Muscle-skin graft, head/neck.
15734 Muscle-skin graft, trunk.
15736 Muscle-skin graft, arm.
15738 Muscle-skin graft, leg .
15750 Neurovascular pedicle graft.
15760 Composite skin graft.
15770 Derma-fat-fascia graft.
15820 Revision of lower eyelid.
15821 Revision of lower eyelid.
15822 Revision of upper eyelid.
15823 Revision of upper eyelid.
15824 Removal of forehead wrinkles.
15825 Removal of neck wrinkles.
15826 Removal of brow wrinkles.
15828 Removal of face wrinkles.
15829 Removal of skin wrinkles.
15840 Graft for face nerve palsy.
15841 Graft for face nerve palsy.
15842 Flap for face nerve palsy.
15845 Skin and muscle repair, face.
15876 Suction assisted lipectomy.
15877 Suction assisted lipectomy.
15878 Suction assisted lipectomy.
15879 Suction assisted lipectomy.
15922 Removal of tail bone ulcer.
15934 Remove sacrum pressure sore.
15935 Remove sacrum pressure sore.
15937 Remove sacrum pressure sore.
15944 Remove hip pressure sore.
15945 Remove hip pressure sore.
15946 Remove hip pressure sore.
20101 Explore wound, chest.
20102 Explore wound, abdomen.
20910 Remove cartilage for graft.
20912 Remove cartilage for graft.
43886 Revise gastric port, open.
43888 Change gastric port, open.
44312 Revision of ileostomy.
44340 Revision of colostomy

3. Cardiac Computed Tomography and Computed Tomographic Angiography (APCs 0282, 0376, 0377, and 0398)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Cardiac Computed Tomography and Computed Tomographic Angiography" at the beginning of your comment.)

Cardiac computed tomography (CCT) and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) are noninvasive diagnostic procedures that assist physicians in obtaining detailed images of coronary blood vessels. The data obtained from these procedures can be used for further diagnostic evaluations and/or appropriate therapy for coronary patients.

Currently, there are eight Category III CPT codes that describe CCT and CCTA procedures. The CPT codes, which are shown in Table 31, are 0144T through 0151T. These codes were new for CY 2006. In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we assigned the CCT and CCTA procedure codes to interim APCs, which were subject to public comment. We received no comments on the interim APC assignments. Since January 2006, the CCT and CCTA procedure codes have been assigned to four APCs, specifically, APC 0282 (Miscellaneous Computerized Axial Tomography), APC 0376 (Level II Cardiac Imaging), APC 0377 (Level III Cardiac Imaging), and APC 0398 (Level I Cardiac Imaging).

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we proposed to retain the existing APC assignments for the CCT and CCTA procedure codes. We received several comments on the proposed APCs assignments, which we addressed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68038 and 68039). Several of the commenters requested that we either not assign the CCT and CCTA procedures to any APCs or assign them to appropriate New Technology APCs. In addition, some commenters were also concerned that CCT and CCTA procedures were not clinically homogeneous with other procedures assigned to APCs 0282, 0376, 0377, and 0398, noting that the last three APCs previously contained only nuclear medicine cardiac imaging procedures.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68038), we indicated our belief that the clinical characteristics and expected resource use associated with the CCT and CCTA procedures were sufficiently similar to the other procedures assigned to APCs 0282, 0376, 0377, and 0398 that we believed those APC assignments were appropriate. While several of those APCs also contained nuclear medicine imaging procedures, we had never designated those APCs as specific to nuclear medicine procedures. Therefore, for CY 2007, we continued with the CY 2006 APC assignments for CPT codes 0144T through 0151T. We did not agree with the commenters that use of CT and CTA for cardiac studies was a new technology for which we had no relevant OPPS cost information that could be used to estimate hospital resources for these procedures. We also believed these services could be potentially covered hospital outpatient services, so that it would not be appropriate for us to depart from our standard OPPS policy and not assign them to APCs. As we indicated in our CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (71 FR 49549), some Category III CPT codes describe services that we have determined to be similar in clinical characteristics and resource use to HCPCS codes assigned to existing clinical APCs. In these instances, we may assign the Category III CPT code to the appropriate clinical APC. Other Category III CPT codes describe services that we have determined are not compatible with an existing clinical APC, yet are appropriately provided in the hospital outpatient setting. In these cases, we may assign the Category III CPT code to what we estimate is an appropriately priced New Technology APC. In other cases, we may assign a Category III CPT code to one of several nonseparately payable status indicators, including "N," "C," "B,"' or "E,"' which we believe is appropriate for the specific code. As we noted in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we believed that CCT and CCTA procedures were appropriate for separate payment under the OPPS should local contractors provide coverage for these procedures, and, therefore, they warranted status indicator and APC assignments that would provide separate payment under the OPPS (71 FR 68038).

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS work with stakeholders to determine more appropriate APC placements for CCT and CCTA procedures. The APC Panel made no specific recommendations regarding the appropriate APC assignments for these services, although several different clinical APC configurations were discussed, along with the alternative of assigning these procedures to New Technology APCs.

We note that we generally meet with interested organizations concerning their views about OPPS payment policy issues with respect to specific technologies or services. Following the publication of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we received such information from interested individuals and organizations regarding the clinical and facility resource characteristics of CCT and CCTA procedures. We will consider the input of any individual or organization to the extent allowed by Federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the FACA. We establish the OPPS payment rates for services through regulations, during our annual rulemaking cycle. We are required to consider the timely comments of interested organizations, establish the payment policies for the forthcoming year, and respond to the timely comments of all public commenters in the final rule in which we establish the payments for the forthcoming year.

Analysis of our hospital data for claims submitted for CY 2006 indicate that CCT and CCTA procedures are performed relatively frequently on Medicare patients. Our claims data show a total of over 16,000 procedures performed, with about 11,000 single claims available for ratesetting. Based on our analysis of the robust hospital outpatient claims data, we believe we have adequate claims data from CY 2006 upon which to determine the median costs of performing these procedures and to assign them to appropriate clinical APCs. We see no rationale for reassigning these procedures to New Technology APCs in CY 2008, when we have claims-based cost information regarding these procedures, and they are clinically similar to other procedures paid under the OPPS.

We acknowledge the concerns that have been expressed to us regarding the clinical homogeneity of APCs 0376, 0377, and 0398, where some of the CCT and CCTA are assigned for CY 2007 along with nuclear medicine cardiac imaging procedures. Because we are proposing to package payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals into payment for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures in CY 2008 as discussed in detail in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, we believe that to ensure the clinical and resource homogeneity of APCs 0376, 0377, and 0398 in CY 2008, it would be most appropriate to reassign the CCT and CCTA services currently residing in those APCs to other clinical APCs for CY 2008.

Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to assign the CCT and CCTA procedures to two clinical APCs, specifically new clinical APC 0383 (Cardiac Computed Tomographic Imaging) and APC 0282, as shown in Table 31. The proposed median cost of $313.81 for APC 0383 is based entirely on claims data for CPT codes 0145T, 0146T, 0147T, 0148T, 0149T, and 0150T that describe CCT and CCTA services, a clinically homogeneous grouping of services. In addition, the individual median costs of these services range from a low of $276.50 to a high of $436.79, reflecting their hospital resource similarity as well. We are proposing to reassign the two other CCT CPT codes, specifically CPT codes 0144T and 0151T, to APC 0282. The inclusion of these two codes in APC 0282 results in a CY 2008 proposed APC median cost of $105.48.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC CY 2007 APC median cost Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median cost
0144T CT heart wo dye; qual calc S 0398 $252.17 S 0282 $105.48
0145T CT heart w/wo dye funct S 0376 304.52 S 0383 313.81
0146T CCTA w/wo dye S 0376 304.52 S 0383 313.81
0147T CCTA w/wo, quan calcium S 0376 304.52 S 0383 313.81
0148T CCTA w/wo, strxr S 0377 397.29 S 0383 313.81
0149T CCTA w/wo, strxr quan calc S 0377 397.29 S 0383 313.81
0150T CCTA w/wo, disease strxr S 0398 252.17 S 0383 313.81
0151T CT heart funct add-on S 0282 93.98 S 0282 105.48

4. Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids With Magnetic Resonance Guidance (MRgFUS) (APCs 0195 and 0202)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids with Magnetic Resonance Guidance (MRgFUS)" at the beginning of your comment.)

Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a noninvasive surgical procedure that uses high intensity focused ultrasound waves to destroy tissue in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Currently, the two Category III CPT codes for this procedure are 0071T (Focused ultrasound ablation of uterine leiomyomata, including MR guidance; total leiomyomata volume less than 200 cc of tissue) and 0072T (Focused ultrasound ablation of uterine leiomyomata, including MR guidance; total leiomyomata volume greater or equal to 200 cc of tissue), which were implemented on January 1, 2005.

In the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule, we proposed to continue to assign both codes to APC 0193 (Level V Female Reproductive Proc). However, at the August 2005 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS work with stakeholders to assign CPT codes 0071T and 0072T to appropriate New Technology APCs. Based on our review of several factors, which included information presented at the August 2005 APC Panel meeting, the comments received on the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule, and our analysis of OPPS claims data for different procedures, we reassigned CPT code 0071T from APC 0193 to APC 0195 (Level IX Female Reproductive Proc) and CPT code 0072T from APC 0193 to APC 0202 (Level X Female Reproductive Proc) effective January 1, 2006, to reflect the higher level of resources we estimated were required when performing the MRgFUS procedures.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we proposed to continue to assign CPT code 0071T to APC 0195 and CPT code 0072T to APC 0202. We received comments on the CY 2007 proposed APC assignments recommending that we revise the APC assignments for CPT codes 0071T and 0072T. The commenters indicated that, while MRgFUS treats anatomical sites that are similar to other procedures assigned to APCs 0195 and 0202, the resources utilized differ dramatically. Several commenters recommended that the most appropriate APC assignment for the MRgFUS procedures would be APC 0127 (Level IV Stereotactic Radiosurgery), based on their analyses of the procedures' resource use and clinical characteristics.

As we stated in both the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period and the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we believe that MRgFUS treatment bears a significant relationship to technologies already in use in hospital outpatient departments (70 FR 68600 and 71 FR 68050, respectively). The use of focused ultrasound for thermal tissue ablation has been in development for decades, and the recent application of MRI to focused ultrasound therapy provides monitoring capabilities that may make the therapy more clinically useful. We continue to believe that, although MRgFUS therapy is relatively new, it is an integrated application of existing technologies (MRI and ultrasound), and its technology resembles other OPPS services that are assigned to clinical APCs for which we have significant OPPS claims data. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68050), we explained our belief that retaining MRgFUS procedures in clinical APCs with other female reproductive procedures would enable us both to set accurate payment rates and to maintain appropriate clinical homogeneity of the APCs. Furthermore, we did not agree with commenters that MRgFUS procedures shared sufficient clinical and resource characteristics with cobalt-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to reassign them to that particular clinical APC 0127, where only the single specific SRS procedure was assigned for CY 2007 and which had a CY 2007 APC median cost of $8,460.53. Consequently, in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68051), we finalized payment for these procedures in APCs 0195 and 0202 as proposed.

Analysis of our hospital outpatient data for claims submitted for CY 2006 indicates that MRgFUS procedures are rarely performed on Medicare patients. As we stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period and CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, because treatment of uterine fibroids is most common among women younger than 65 years of age, we do not expect that there ever will be many Medicare claims for the MRgFUS procedures (70 FR 68600 and 71 FR 68050, respectively). For OPPS claims submitted from CY 2005 through CY 2006, our claims data show that there were only two claims submitted for CPT code 0071T in CY 2005 and one in CY 2006. We have no hospital claims for CPT code 0072T from either of those years.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that, for CY 2008, CMS reassign CPT codes 0071T and 0072T from APCs 0195 and 0202 to APC 0067 (Level III Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG), which has a proposed APC median cost of $3,869.96 for CY 2008. The APC Panel discussed its general belief that while the MRgFUS procedures may not be performed frequently on Medicare patients, CMS should pay appropriately for the procedures to ensure access for Medicare beneficiaries. In addition, following discussion of the potential for reassignment of the CPT codes to New Technology APCs, the APC Panel specifically recommended that the procedures be assigned to a clinical APC at this point in their adoption into clinical practice, instead of a New Technology APC. Furthermore, since publication of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we have received input from interested individuals and organizations regarding the clinical and resource characteristics of MRgFUS procedures. Based on our consideration of all information available to us regarding the necessary hospital resources for the MRgFUS procedures in comparison with other procedures for which we have historical hospital claims data, for CY 2008 we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to reassign these services to clinical APC 0067, an APC that currently contains two linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) procedures that are conducted in a single or first session, rather than procedures for subsequent SRS treatment fractions. We agree with the APC Panel that these SRS procedures share sufficient clinical and resource similarity with the MRgFUS services, including reliance on image guidance in a single treatment session to ablate abnormal tissue, to justify their assignment to the same clinical APC. Unlike the cobalt-based SRS service that we concluded in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period was not similar to MRgFUS procedures based on clinical and resource considerations, these linear accelerator-based SRS procedures are not performed solely on intracranial lesions and generally do not require immobilization of the patient's head in a frame that is screwed into the skull, thereby exhibiting characteristics more consistent with MRgFUS treatments. In addition, based on our understanding of the MRgFUS procedures described by the two CPT codes which differ only in the volume of uterine leiomyomata treated, we believe it would be most appropriate to assign both of these procedures to the same clinical APC, as recommended by the APC Panel. Therefore, for CY 2008 we are proposing to reassign CPT codes 0071T and 0072T to APC 0067, with a proposed APC median cost of $3,869.96, as reflected in Table 32.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC CY 2007 APC median cost Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median cost
0071T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 T 0195 $1,742.20 S 0067 $3,869.96
0072T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 T 0202 2,534.46 S 0067 3,869.96

5. Single Allergy Tests (APC 0381)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Single Allergy Tests" at the beginning of your comment.)

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue with our methodology of differentiating single allergy tests ("per test") from multiple allergy tests ("per visit") by assigning these services to two different APCs to provide accurate payments for these tests in CY 2008. Multiple allergy tests are currently assigned to APC 0370 (Allergy Tests) with a median cost calculated based on the standard OPPS methodology. We provided billing guidance in CY 2006 in Transmittal 804 (issued on January 3, 2006) specifically clarifying that hospitals should report charges for the CPT codes that describe single allergy tests to reflect charges "per test" rather than "per visit" and should bill the appropriate number of units of these CPT codes to describe all of the tests provided. However, our CY 2006 claims data available for this CY 2008 proposed rule for APC 0381 (Single Allergy Tests) do not reflect improved and more consistent hospital billing practices of "per test" for single allergy tests. Using the CY 2006 claims data, the median cost of APC 0381 calculated according to the standard single claims OPPS methodology is $66.17, significantly higher than the CY 2007 median cost of $16.43 for APC 0381 calculated according to the "per unit" methodology and greater than we would expect for these procedures that are to be reported "per test" with the appropriate number of units. Some claims for single allergy tests still appeared to include charges that represent a "per visit" charge, rather than a "per test" charge. Therefore, consistent with our payment policy for CYs 2006 and 2007, we are proposing to calculate a "per unit" median cost for APC 0381, based upon 276 CY 2006 claims containing multiple units or multiple occurrences of a single CPT code, where packaging on the claims is allocated equally to each unit of the CPT code. Using this methodology, we calculated a proposed median cost of $18.96 for APC 0381 for CY 2008. We will consider whether further instructions to hospitals for reporting these procedures would be beneficial, because we are concerned that our claims data for CY 2006 reflect no apparent change in hospitals' billing practices following our January 2006 clarification. We remain hopeful that better and more accurate hospital reporting and charging practices for these single allergy test CPT codes in future years may allow us to calculate the median cost of APC 0381 using the standard OPPS process for future OPPS updates.

6. Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans (APC 0307)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Myocardial PET Scans" at the beginning of your comment.)

From August 2000 to December 31, 2005, under the OPPS, we assigned one clinical APC to all myocardial positron emission tomography (PET) scan procedures, which were reported with multiple G-codes through March 31, 2005. Under the OPPS, effective April 1, 2005, myocardial PET scans were reported with three CPT codes, specifically CPT codes 78459 (Myocardial imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), metabolic evaluation), 78491 (Myocardial imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), perfusion; single study at rest or stress), and 78492 (Myocardial imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), perfusion; multiple studies at rest and/or stress). From April 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, these three CPT codes were assigned to one APC, specifically APC 0285 (Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET), with a payment rate of $735.77. In CY 2006, in response to the public comments received on the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule, and based on our claims information, myocardial PET services were assigned to two clinical APCs for the CY 2006 OPPS. The CPT codes for the single scans, specifically 78459 and 78491, were assigned to APC 0306 (Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging, Single Study, Metabolic Evaluation) with a payment rate of $800.55, and the multiple scan CPT code 78492 was assigned to APC 0307 (Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging, Multiple Studies) with a payment rate of $2,484.88, effective January 1, 2006. However, analysis of the CY 2005 claims data that were used to set the payment rates for CY 2007 revealed that when all the myocardial PET scan procedure codes were combined into a single clinical APC, as they were prior to CY 2006, the APC median cost for myocardial PET services was very similar to the median cost of their single CY 2005 clinical APC. Further, our analysis revealed that the updated differential median costs of the single and multiple study procedures no longer supported the two-level APC payment structure. Therefore, for CY 2007, CPT codes 78459, 78491, and 78492, were assigned to a single clinical APC, specifically APC 0307, which was renamed "Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging," with a median cost of $726.98.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS reassign CPT code 78492 to its own clinical APC, to distinguish this multiple study procedure that the APC Panel believed would require greater hospital resources from less resource intensive single study procedures. However, we are not accepting the APC Panel's recommendation because, consistent with our observations from the CY 2005 claims data, our updated CY 2006 claims data do not support the creation of a clinical APC for CPT code 78492 alone. Analysis of the latest CY 2006 claims data continues to support a single level APC payment structure for the myocardial PET scan procedures because very few single scan studies are performed and we believe single and multiple scan procedures are clinically similar. Our claims data available for this proposed rule show a total of 2,547 procedures reported with the multiple scan CPT code 78492. Alternatively, our claims data show only a combined total of 249 procedures reported with the single scan CPT codes 78459 and 78491, less than 10 percent of all studies reported. A similar distribution is observed in the single bills available for ratesetting.

Similar to last year's findings, our claims data reveal that more hospitals are not only providing multiple myocardial PET scan services, but most myocardial PET scans are multiple studies. We believe that the assignment of CPT codes 78459, 78491, and 78492 to a single clinical APC for CY 2008 remains appropriate because the CY 2006 claims data do not support a resource differential among significant myocardial PET services that would necessitate the placement of single and multiple PET scan procedures into two separate clinical APCs. Therefore, we are proposing to continue to assign both the single and multiple myocardial PET scan procedure codes to APC 0307, with a proposed APC median cost of $2,677.71 for CY 2008. We note that the proposed CY 2008 median cost of APC 0307 is significantly higher than its CY 2007 median cost, in part because of our proposed CY 2008 packaging approach discussed in detail in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule that would package payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals into the payment for their related diagnostic nuclear medicine studies, such as myocardial PET scans. We believe that the proposed median cost appropriately reflects the hospital resources associated with providing myocardial PET scans to Medicare beneficiaries in cost-efficient settings. Furthermore, we believe that the proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rates are adequate to ensure appropriate access to these services for Medicare beneficiaries. The myocardial PET scan CPT codes and their proposed CY 2008 APC assignments are displayed in Table 33.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC CY 2007 APC median cost Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median cost
78459 Heart muscle imaging (PET) S 0307 $726.98 S 0307 $2,677.71
78491 Heart image (pet), single S 0307 726.98 S 0307 2,677.71
78492 Heart image (pet), multiple S 0307 726.98 S 0307 2,677.71

7. Implantation of Cardioverter-Defibrillators (APCs 0107 and 0108)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Implantation of Cardioverter-Defibrillators" at the beginning of your comment.)

In CY 2003, we created four Level II HCPCS codes for implantation of single and dual chamber cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) with and without leads because, for the CY 2004 OPPS, we deleted the device HCPCS codes and there was no other way of determining whether the device being implanted was a single chamber or dual chamber device. We were concerned that the costs of inserting single versus dual chamber ICDs could be sufficiently different due to the two types of devices implanted such that separate APC assignments for the insertion procedures could be appropriate in the future. The HCPCS codes are G0297 (Insertion of single chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator); G0298 (Insertion of dual chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator); G0299 (Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead for single chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator); and G0300 (Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead for dual chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator). The pairs of codes were assigned to two different clinical APCs, depending on whether or not they included the possibility of electrode insertion, specifically APC 0107 (Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator) and APC 0108 (Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads).

In the same year, the OPPS ceased to recognize for payment the two CPT codes for insertion of ICDs with or without ICD leads. These CPT codes are 33240 (Insertion of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator) and 33249 (Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead(s) for single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator).

We reinstated the device category HCPCS codes on January 1, 2005. Moreover, since January 1, 2005, hospitals have been required to report devices they use or implant when there is a device code that describes the device. We began to edit to ensure that hospitals are correctly billing devices required for certain procedures in April 2005 and implemented the second phase of device edits on October 1, 2005. Therefore, we no longer need different procedural Level II HCPCS codes to identify whether hospitals inserted a single or dual chamber ICD device.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS delete the Level II HCPCS codes for implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generators with or without repositioning or implantation of electrode lead(s) and authorize hospitals to report the CPT codes. The APC Panel indicated that the requirement for reporting device codes would enable CMS to continue to identify costs when different types of devices are implanted if that were to be necessary.

We analyzed the median cost data associated with APCs 0107 and 0108 as part of our preparation for the APC Panel discussion. While there is a difference in the median cost when a single chamber versus a dual chamber device is implanted, the difference has never been great enough to justify differential APC assignments for the procedures. See Table 34 below for a historical summary of all single claim median costs. (For purposes of this analysis, we display the median costs for all single claims without regard to adjustment or to whether the claims meet various selection criteria; these are not the median costs on which payments were based.)

Hospitals have consistently indicated that they would prefer to report the services furnished using the CPT codes that describe them, rather than the alphanumeric G-codes, because many private payers require that they bill the CPT codes. We also prefer to recognize CPT codes for procedures under the OPPS, when possible, to minimize the administrative coding burden on hospitals.

We believe that the differences between the median costs for the two Level II HCPCS codes assigned to each APC (that is, G0297 and G0298 for APC 0107 and G0299 and G0300 for APC 0108) do not currently support differential APC assignments for single and dual chamber ICD insertion procedures. The required device coding would allow us to continue to follow the different costs over time by examining subsets of ICD implantation procedure claims based on the type of device reported on the claims. Moreover, we are sensitive to the benefits of minimizing the reporting burden on hospitals. Therefore, for CY 2008 we are proposing to delete the Level II HCPCS codes for ICD insertion procedures and require hospitals to bill the appropriate CPT codes, along with the applicable device C-codes, for payment under the OPPS.

HCPCS code CY 2002 claims (includes 75% of device cost per manufacturer data) (CY 2004 OPPS) Unadjusted CY 2003 claims (CY 2005 OPPS) Unadjusted CY 2004 claims (CY 2006 OPPS) Unadjusted CY 2005 claims (CY 2007 OPPS) Unadjusted CY 2006 claims (CY 2008 OPPS)
APC 0107:
33240 $17,025.21 $12,102.28
G0297 11,886.42 $13,392.82 $10,821.06 $18,470.82
G0298 17,168.67 14,316.54 13,935.35 21,571.88
APC 0108:
33249 $28,685.29 17,330.96
G0299 18,561.51 18,425.79 21,367.99 23,060.55
G0300 21,006.03 19,306.96 23,680.34 26,204.89

8. Implantation of Spinal Neurostimulators (APC 0222)

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The CPT code for insertion of a spinal neurostimulator (63685, Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generation or receiver, direct or inductive coupling), which is assigned to APC 0222 (Implantation of Neurological Device), is reported for both the insertion of a nonrechargeable neurostimulator and a rechargeable neurostimulator. The costs of a nonrechargeable neurostimulator from CY 2005 claims are packaged into the payment for APC 0222 in CY 2007. We believe rechargeable neurostimulators are currently most commonly implanted for spinal neurostimulation, consistent with the information provided during our consideration of the device for pass through designation. However, in response to hospital requests we have recently expanded our procedure-to-device edits to allow device category code C1820 (Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system) to be reported with two other procedures. These procedures are CPT code 64590 (Insertion or replacement of peripheral neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling), assigned to APC 0222, and CPT code 61885 (Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array), assigned to APC 0039 (Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator).

The rechargeable neurostimulator reported as device category code C1820 has received pass-through payment since January 1, 2006, and its pass-through status will expire on January 1, 2008, as discussed further in section IV.B. of this proposed rule. During the 2 years of pass-through payment when device category code C1820 has been paid at a hospital's charges reduced to cost using the overall hospital CCR, we have applied a device offset when device category code C1820 is reported with a CPT code assigned to APCs 0039 or 0222 in order to remove the costs of the predecessor nonrechargeable device from the cost-based payment of C1820. This device offset ensures that no duplicate device payment is made. As a general policy, under the OPPS we package payment for the costs of devices into the payment for the procedure in which they are used, unless those devices have OPPS pass-through status, such as the case here.

Review of our CY 2007 claims data for APC 0222 shows that the costs of the associated neurostimulator implantation procedures are higher when the rechargeable neurostimulator is implanted rather than the traditional nonrechargeable neurostimulator. We refer readers to Table 35 below for the median costs of APC 0222 under different device packaging scenarios. However, the difference in costs is not so great that retaining the implantation of both types of devices for spinal or peripheral neurostimulation in APC 0222 would cause a 2 times violation, and thereby, justify creating a new clinical APC. In addition, to pay differentially would require us to establish one or more Level II HCPCS codes for reporting under the OPPS, because the three CPT codes for which device category code C1820 is currently an allowed device do not differentiate among the device implantation procedures based on the specific device used. The creation of special Level II HCPCS codes for OPPS reporting is generally undesirable, unless absolutely essential, because it increases hospital administrative burden as the codes may not be accepted by other payers. Establishing separate coding and payment would reduce the size of the APC payment groups in a year where we are proposing to increase packaging under the OPPS through expanded payment groups.

We believe that the principles of a prospective payment system are best served by following our standard practice of retaining a single CPT code for neurostimulator implantation procedures that does not distinguish between rechargeable and nonrechargeable neurostimulators, into which the costs of both types of devices are packaged in relationship to their OPPS utilization. To the extent that the rechargeable neurostimulator may become the dominant device implanted over time for neurostimulation, the median costs of APCs 0222 and 0039 would reflect the change in surgical practice in future years. In the meantime, with the rechargeable neurostimulator coming off pass-through status for CY 2008, by following our standard practice we would be increasing the size of the APC 0222 and APC 0039 payment bundles for CY 2008, thereby encouraging hospitals to use resources most efficiently.

Therefore, for CY 2008 we are proposing to package the costs of rechargeable neurostimulators into the payment for the CPT codes that describe the services furnished. Our proposed median cost for APC 0222 is $12,161.64, upon which the CY 2008 payment rate for APC 0222 would be based. We believe this approach is the most administratively simple, consistent with OPPS packaging principles, and supportive of encouraging hospital efficiency, yet it also provides appropriate packaged payment for implantable neurostimulators. While we welcome public comment on this issue, we request that commenters address how this specific device implantation situation differs from many other scenarios under the OPPS, where relatively general HCPCS codes describe procedures that may utilize a variety of devices with different costs, and payment for those devices is packaged into the payment for the associated procedures.

APC 0222 configurations CY 2006 count of hospitals billing CY 2006 pass edit, nontoken, no FB single bills CY 2006 pass edit, nontoken, no FB median cost
APC 0222, including claims with both rechargeable and nonrechargeable neurostimulators 868 2,830 $12,161.64
APC 0222A, including only claims with nonrechargeable neurostimulators 781 2,412 11,607.75
APC 0222B, including only claims with rechargeable neurostimulators 238 422 18,088.71

9. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Treatment Delivery Services (APCs 0065, 0066, and 0067)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "SRS Treatment Delivery Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

For CY 2007, the CPT Editorial Panel created four new SRS Category I CPT codes in the Radiation Oncology section of the 2007 CPT manual. Specifically, the CPT Editorial Panel created CPT codes 77371 (Radiation treatment delivery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) (complete course of treatment of cerebral lesion(s) consisting of 1 session); multi-source Cobalt 60 based)); 77372 (Radiation treatment delivery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) (complete course of treatment of cerebral lesion(s) consisting of 1 session); linear accelerator based)), 77373 (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery, per fraction to 1 or more lesions, including image guidance, entire course not to exceed 5 fractions); and 77435 (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment management, per treatment course, to one or more lesions, including image guidance, entire course not to exceed 5 fractions).

Of the four CPT codes, CPT codes 77371 and 77435 were recognized under the OPPS effective January 1, 2007, while CPT codes 77372 and 77373 were not. CPT code 77371 was assigned to the same APC and status indicator as its predecessor code, HCPCS code G0243 (Multi-source photon stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, complete course of treatment, all lesions). For CY 2007, CPT code 77371 was assigned to APC 0127 with a status indicator of "S." Prior to CY 2007, CPT code 77435 was described under CPT code 0083T (Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment management, per day), which was assigned to status indicator "N" in the OPPS. The CPT Editorial Panel decided to delete CPT code 0083T on December 31, 2006, and replaced it with CPT code 77435. Because the costs of SRS treatment management were already packaged into the OPPS payment rates for SRS treatment delivery, we assigned CPT code 77435 to status indicator "N" which was the same status indicator that was assigned to its predecessor Category III CPT code (0083T), under the OPPS, effective January 1, 2007. We note that the OPPS treatment of these new CPT codes was open to comment in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, and we will specifically respond to those comments, according to our usual practice, in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

As we explained in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68025), we did not recognize CPT codes 77372 and 77373 because they do not accurately and specifically describe the HPCPCS G-codes that we currently use for linear accelerator (LINAC)-based SRS treatment delivery services under the OPPS. During CY 2006, CPT code 77372 was reported under one of two HCPCS codes, depending on the technology used, specifically, G0173 (Linear accelerator based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session) and G0339 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session or first session of fractionated treatment). Because HCPCS codes G0173 and G0339 are more specific in their descriptors than CPT code 77372, we decided to continue using HCPCS codes G0173 and G0339 under the OPPS for CY 2007. For CY 2007, we assigned CPT code 77372 to status indicator "B" under the OPPS. In addition, during CY 2006, CPT code 77373 was reported under one of three HCPCS codes depending on the circumstances and technology used, specifically, G0251 (Linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, fractionated treatment, all lesions, per session, maximum five sessions per course of treatment); G0339 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session or first session of fractionated treatment); and G0340 (Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, fractionated treatment, all lesions, per session, second through fifth sessions, maximum five sessions per course of treatment). Because HCPCS codes G0251, G0339, and G0340 are more specific in their descriptors than CPT code 77373 and are also assigned to different clinical APCs for CY 2007, we decided to continue recognizing HCPCS codes G0251, G0339, and G0340 under the OPPS for CY 2007. Therefore, for CY 2007 we assigned CPT code 77373 to status indicator "B" under the OPPS.

While we have had requests from certain specialty societies and other stakeholders that we recognize CPT codes 77372 and 77373 under the OPPS rather than continuing to use the current Level II HCPCS codes for hospital outpatient facility reporting of these procedures, we have also heard from others that continued use of the G-codes under the OPPS is the most appropriate way to recognize the facility resource differences between different types of LINAC-based procedures. For the past several years, we have collected information through our claims data regarding the hospital costs associated with the planning and delivery of SRS services. As new technology emerged in the field of SRS several years ago, public commenters urged CMS to recognize cost differences associated with the various methods of SRS planning and delivery. Beginning in CY 2001, we established G-codes to capture any such cost variations associated with the various methods of planning and delivery of SRS. Based on comments received on the CY 2004 OPPS proposed rule regarding the G-codes used for SRS, we made some modifications to the coding for CY 2004 (68 FR 63431 and 63432). First, we received comments regarding the descriptors for HCPCS codes G0173 and G0251, indicating that these codes did not accurately distinguish image-guided robotic SRS systems from other forms of linear accelerator-based SRS systems to account for the cost variation in delivering these services. In response, for CY 2004 we modified the descriptor for G0173 and also created two HCPCS G-codes, G0339 and G0340, to describe complete and fractionated image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based SRS treatment. While all of these LINAC-based SRS procedures were originally assigned to New Technology APCs under the OPPS, we reassigned them to new clinical APCs for CY 2007 based on 2 full years of hospital claims data reflecting stable median costs based on significant volumes of single claims.

HCPCS codes G0173, G0251, G0339, and G0340 are more specific in their descriptors than either CPT code 77372 or 77373. In addition, their hospital claims data continue to reflect significantly different hospital resources that would lead to violations of the 2 times rule were we to reassign certain procedures to the same clinical APCs in order to crosswalk the CY 2006 historical claims data for the 4 G-codes to develop the median costs of the APCs to which the 2 CPT codes would be assigned if we were to recognize them. Therefore, we believe that we should continue to use the G-codes for reporting LINAC-based SRS treatment delivery services for CY 2008 under the OPPS to ensure appropriate payment to hospitals for the different facility resources associated with providing these complex services. That is, we are proposing to continue to assign HCPCS codes G0173 and G0339 to APC 0067 (Level III Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG), HCPCS code G0251 to APC 0065 (Level I Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG), and HCPCS code G0340 to APC 0066 (Level II Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG) for CY 2008.

Since we first established the full group of SRS treatment delivery codes in CY 2004, we now have 3 years of hospital claims data reflecting the costs of each of these services. Based on our latest claims data from CY 2006, the proposed APC median cost for the complete course of therapy in one session or first fraction of image-guided, robotic LINAC-based SRS, as described by HCPCS codes G0173 and G0339 respectively in APC 0067, is $3,869.96 based on 1,946 single claims available for ratesetting. The proposed CY 2008 APC median cost for each fractionated session of LINAC-based SRS, as described by HCPCS code G0251 in APC 0065, is $1,081.92 based on 1,938 single claims. The proposed CY 2008 APC median cost for the second through fifth sessions of image-guided, robotic LINAC-based fractionated SRS treatment, reported by HCPCS code G0340 in APC 0066, is $2,980.24 based on 5,209 single claims.

Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to continue with the CY 2007 HCPCS coding for LINAC-based SRS treatment delivery services under the OPPS. The LINAC based SRS codes and their CY 2008 proposed APC assignments are displayed in Table 36.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 SI CY 2007 APC CY 2007 APC median cost Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median cost
G0173 Linear acc stereo radsur com S 0067 $3,872.87 S 0067 $ 3,869.96
G0251 Linear acc based stero radio S 0065 1,241.89 S 0065 1,081.92
G0339 Robot lin-radsurg com, first S 0067 3,872.87 S 0067 3,869.96
G0340 Robt lin-radsurg fractx 2-5 S 0066 2,629.53 S 0066 2,980.24

10. Blood Transfusion (APC 0110)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Blood Transfusions" at the beginning of your comment.)

We have a longstanding policy under the OPPS that transfusion services are billed and paid on a per encounter basis and not by the number of units of blood products transfused (Internet Only Manual 100-4, Chapter 4, Section 231.8). Under this policy, a transfusion APC payment is made to the OPPS provider for transfusing blood products once per day, regardless of the number of units or different types of blood products transfused. The OCE ensures only one payment for APC 0110 (Transfusion), regardless of the number of units of CPT code 36430 (Transfusion, blood or blood components) reported by the hospital on a single date of service. The CPT code 36430 descriptor does not include "per unit." Hence, the median cost for CPT code 36430, which is assigned to APC 0110, represents the costs of transfusion of blood or blood products on the same date of service, regardless of how many units of products are transfused. In addition, for payment of the transfusion service, the OCE also requires the claim to contain a Level II HCPCS P-code for a blood product on the same date of service as the transfusion procedure.

At its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS investigate whether CPT code 36430 should identify when multiple units are transfused and trigger a discounted payment for the second and subsequent administration of additional units of blood or blood components. The APC Panel indicated that the current payment for transfusion services does not adequately pay hospitals for the costs of these complex services, and that payment on a per unit basis rather than on a per encounter basis would result in more accurate and appropriate payment.

We do not agree with the APC Panel's recommendation, and we are proposing to not accept this recommendation for the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe that our current policy of providing a single payment for blood transfusion, regardless of the number of units transfused, is most consistent with the goals of a prospective payment system to encourage and create incentives for efficiency in providing services. Payment for transfusion services on a per encounter basis encourages the transfusion of only those blood products that are necessary for the beneficiary's treatment during the hospital outpatient encounter. Moreover, the current median cost for the transfusion service, associated with the transfusion of all blood products furnished on a date of service, has been set based on the historical reporting of all charges for transfusion on the same date of service and, therefore, represents the full cost of an episode of transfusion, rather than the cost of transfusion of a single unit of blood or blood product. Given our proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS, it would be inconsistent for us to revise our current transfusion payment policy to provide separate payment for each unit of blood product transfused, thereby reducing the size of the current transfusion payment bundle.

Therefore, for CY 2008 we are proposing to maintain our current payment policy, which bases payment for transfusion on the costs of all transfusion services furnished on a single date of service and which examines hospital claims to ensure that payment is provided for only one unit of CPT code 36430 on a date of service. However, we remind hospitals that a claim for a single unit of CPT code 36430 should include charges for all of the hospital resource costs associated with the totality of transfusion services furnished on the date of service, so that the payment for one unit of APC 0110 is based on the costs of all transfusion services provided in a hospital outpatient encounter.

11. Screening Colonoscopies and Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopies (APCs 0158 and 0159)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Screening Colonoscopies and Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopies" at the beginning of your comment.)

Since the implementation of the OPPS in August 2000, screening colonoscopies and screening flexible sigmoidoscopies have been paid separately. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68013), we implemented certain changes associated with colorectal cancer screening services provided in HOPDs. First, section 5113 of Pub. L. 109-171 amended section 1833(b) of the Act to add colorectal cancer screening to the list of services for which the beneficiary deductible no longer applies. This provision applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2007. Second, sections 1834(d)(2) and (d)(3) of the Act require Medicare to pay the lesser of the ASC or OPPS payment amount for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies and screening colonoscopies. For CY 2007, the OPPS payment for screening colonoscopies, HCPCS codes G0105 (Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at risk) and G0121 (Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk), developed in accordance with our standard OPPS ratesetting methodology, would have slightly exceeded the CY 2007 ASC payment of $446 for these procedures. Consistent with the requirements set forth in sections 1834(d)(2) and (d)(3) of the Act, the OPPS payment rates for HCPCS codes G0105 and G0121 were set equal to the CY 2007 ASC rate of $446 effective January 1, 2007. This requirement did not impact the OPPS payment rate for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies (G0104, Colorectal cancer screening; flexible sigmoidoscopy) because Medicare did not make payment to ASCs for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies in CY 2007, so there was no payment comparison to be made for those services.

According to the final policy for the revised ASC payment system as described in the final rule for the revised ASC payment system published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register , ASCs will be paid for screening colonoscopies based on their ASC payment weights derived from the related OPPS APC payment weights and multiplied by the final ASC conversion factor (the product of the OPPS conversion factor and the ASC budget neutrality adjustment). As an office-based procedure added to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures for CY 2008, ASC payment for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies will be capped at the CY 2008 MPFS nonfacility practice expense amount. Sections 1834(d)(2) and (d)(3) of the Act would then require that the CY 2008 OPPS payment rates for these procedures be set equal to their significantly lower ASC payment rates.

However, we are proposing to use the equitable adjustment authority of section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act to adjust the OPPS payment rates for screening colonoscopies and screening flexible sigmoidoscopies. Section 1833(t)(2)E) of the Act provides that the Secretary shall establish adjustments, in a budget neutral manner, as determined to be necessary to ensure equitable payments under the OPPS. Sections 1834(d)(2) and (d)(3) of the Act regarding payment for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies and screening colonoscopies under the OPPS and ASC payment systems were established by Congress in 1997, many years prior to the CY 2008 initial implementation of the revised ASC payment system. The payment policies of the revised ASC payment system, as summarized in section XVI. of this proposed rule, make fundamental changes to the methodology for developing ASC payment rates based on certain principles, specifically that the OPPS payment weight relativity is applicable to ASC procedures and that ASC costs are lower than HOPD costs for providing the same procedures, that contradict the original assumptions underlying these provisions. According to the findings of the GAO in its report, released on November 30, 2006, and entitled "Medicare: Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be Based on the Hospital Outpatient Payment System" (GAO-07-86), the payment groups of the OPPS accurately reflect the relative costs of procedures performed in ASCs just as well as they reflect the relative costs of the same procedures provided in HOPDs. Screening colonoscopies were among the top 20 ASC procedures in terms of volume whose costs were specifically studied by the GAO in its work that led to this conclusion. We see no clinical or hospital resource explanation for why the OPPS relative costs from CY 2006 OPPS claims data for screening flexible sigmoidoscopies and screening colonoscopies would not provide an appropriate basis for establishing their payment rates under both the OPPS and the revised ASC payment system, according to the standard ratesetting methodologies of each payment system for CY 2008. If we were to pay for these screening procedures under the OPPS according to their ASC rates in CY 2008, we would significantly distort their payment relativity in comparison with other OPPS services. We believe it would be inequitable to pay these screening services in HOPDs at their ASC rates for CY 2008, thereby ignoring the relativity of their costs in comparison with other OPPS services which have similar or different clinical and resource characteristics. Therefore, for CY 2008 when we will be paying for screening colonoscopies and screening flexible sigmoidoscopies performed in ASCs based upon their standard revised ASC payment rates, we are proposing to adjust the payment rates under the OPPS to pay for the procedures according to the standard OPPS payment rates. We believe that the application of sections 1834(d)(2) and (d)(3) of the Act produces inequitable results because of the revised ASC payment system to be implemented in CY 2008. We believe this proposal would provide the most appropriate payment for these procedures in the context of the contemporary payment policies of the OPPS and the revised ASC payment system.

IV. Proposed OPPS Payment for Devices

A. Proposed Treatment of Device-Dependent APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Device-Dependent APCs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Device-dependent APCs are populated by HCPCS codes that usually, but not always, require that a device be implanted or used to perform the procedure. For the CY 2002 OPPS, we used external data, in part, to establish the device-dependent APC medians used for weight setting. At that time, many devices were eligible for pass through payment. For the CY 2002 OPPS, we estimated that the total amount of pass-through payments would far exceed the limit imposed by statute. To reduce the amount of a pro rata adjustment to all pass-through items, we packaged 75 percent of the cost of the devices, using external data furnished by commenters on the August 24, 2001 proposed rule and information furnished on applications for pass-through payment, into the median costs for the device-dependent APCs associated with these pass-through devices. The remaining 25 percent of the cost was considered to be pass through payment.

In the CY 2003 OPPS, we determined APC medians for device-dependent APCs using a three-pronged approach. First, we used only claims with device codes on the claim to set the medians for these APCs. Second, we used external data, in part, to set the medians for selected device-dependent APCs by blending that external data with claims data to establish the APC medians. Finally, we also adjusted the median for any APC (whether device-dependent or not) that declined more than 15 percent. In addition, in the CY 2003 OPPS we deleted the device codes ("C" codes) from the HCPCS file because we believed that hospitals would include the charges for the devices on their claims, notwithstanding the absence of specific codes for devices used.

In the CY 2004 OPPS, we used only claims containing device codes to set the medians for device-dependent APCs and again used external data in a 50/50 blend with claims data to adjust medians for a few device-dependent codes when it appeared that the adjustments were important to ensure access to care. However, hospital device code reporting was optional.

In the CY 2005 OPPS, which was based on CY 2003 claims data, there were no device codes on the claims and, therefore, we could not use device-coded claims in median calculations as a proxy for completeness of the coding and charges on the claims. For the CY 2005 OPPS, we adjusted device-dependent APC medians for those device-dependent APCs for which the CY 2005 OPPS payment median was less than 95 percent of the CY 2004 OPPS payment median. In these cases, the CY 2005 OPPS payment median was adjusted to 95 percent of the CY 2004 OPPS payment median. We also reinstated the device codes and made the use of the device codes mandatory where an appropriate code exists to describe a device utilized in a procedure. In addition, we implemented HCPCS code edits to facilitate complete reporting of the charges for the devices used in the procedures assigned to the device-dependent APCs.

In the CY 2006 OPPS, which was based on CY 2004 claims data, we set the median costs for device-dependent APCs for CY 2006 at the highest of: (1) The median cost of all single bills; (2) the median cost calculated using only claims that contained pertinent device codes and for which the device cost was greater than $1; or (3) 90 percent of the payment median that was used to set the CY 2005 payment rates. We set 90 percent of the CY 2005 payment median as a floor rather than 85 percent as proposed, in consideration of public comments that stated that a 15-percent reduction from the CY 2005 payment median was too large of a transitional step. We noted in our CY 2006 proposed rule that we viewed our proposed 85 percent payment adjustment as a transitional step from the adjusted medians of past years to the use of unadjusted medians based solely on hospital claims data with device codes in future years (70 FR 42714). We also incorporated, as part of our CY 2006 methodology, the recommendation of commenters to base payment on medians that were calculated using only claims that passed the device edits. As stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68620), we believed that this policy provided a reasonable transition to full use of claims data in CY 2007, which would include device coding and device editing, while better moderating the amount of decline from the CY 2005 OPPS payment rates.

For CY 2007, we based the device-dependent APC medians on CY 2005 claims, the most current data available at that time. In CY 2005 we reinstated hospital reporting of device codes and made the reporting of device codes mandatory where an appropriate code exists to describe a device utilized. In CY 2005, we also implemented HCPCS code procedure-to-device edits to facilitate complete reporting of the charges for the devices used in the procedures assigned to the device-dependent APCs. For CY 2007 ratesetting, we excluded claims for which the charge for a device was less than $1.01, in part to recognize hospital charging practices due to a recall of cardioverter-defibrillator and pacemaker pulse generators in CY 2005 for which the manufacturers provided replacement devices without cost to the beneficiary or hospital. We also found that there were other devices for which the token charge was less than $1.01, and we removed those claims from the set used to calculate the median costs of device-dependent APCs. In summary, for the CY 2007 OPPS we set the median costs for device-dependent APCs using only claims that passed the device edits and did not contain token charges for the devices. Therefore, the median costs for these APCs for CY 2007 were determined from claims data that generally represented the full cost of the required device.

2. Proposed Payment

For this proposed rule, we calculated the median costs for device-dependent APCs using three different sets of claims. We first calculated a median cost using all single procedure claims that contained appropriate device codes (where there are edits) for the procedure codes in those APCs. We then calculated a second median cost using only claims that contain allowed device HCPCS codes with charges for all device codes that were in excess of $1.00 (nontoken charge device claims). Third, we calculated the APC median cost based only upon nontoken charge device claims with correct devices that did not also contain the HCPCS modifier "FB," reported in CY 2005 to identify that a procedure was performed using an item provided without cost to the provider, supplier, or practitioner, or where a credit was received for a replaced device (examples include, but are not limited to, devices covered under warranty, devices replaced due to defects, and free samples).

As expected, the median costs calculated based upon single procedure bills that met all three criteria, that is, correct devices, no token charges, and no "FB" modifier, were generally higher than the median costs calculated using all single bills. We believe that the claims that meet these three criteria (appropriate device codes, nontoken device charges, and no "FB" modifier) reflect the best estimated costs for thesedevice-dependent APCs when the hospital pays the full cost of the device, and we are proposing to base our CY 2008 median costs on the medians calculated based upon these claims.

As a result of the effects of the proposed CY 2008 packaging approach discussed in detail in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule on median costs, we are proposing to make some changes to CY 2007 device-dependent APCs for CY 2008. Specifically, we are proposing to delete APC 0081 (Noncoronary Angioplasty or Atherectomy); APC 0087 (Cardiac Electrophysiologic Recording/Mapping); and APC 0670 (Level II Intravascular and Intracardiac Ultrasound and Flow Reserve) due to the migration of HCPCS codes to other APCs. Some of the HCPCS codes assigned to these APCs in CY 2007 would be unconditionally packaged for CY 2008. The median costs of the remaining HCPCS codes proposed for separate payment in CY 2008 were significantly different than CY 2007 due to the proposed packaging of additional services. We believe that reconfiguration of the APCs is necessary to ensure that the HCPCS codes that would be separately paid in CY 2008 and that are assigned to these APCs in CY 2007 would be assigned to APCs that are homogeneous with regard to clinical characteristics and resource use in CY 2008. The APCs we are proposing for deletion ceased to be appropriate as a result of the reassignment of the HCPCS codes that we are proposing for continued separate payment in CY 2008.

The following seven APCs remain device-dependent APCs for CY 2008, but we are proposing to reassign certain HCPCS codes mapped to these APCs for CY 2007 either to other APCs or among these APCs for CY 2008 to ensure that, in view of the median costs that result from the proposed CY 2008 packaging approach, the HCPCS codes would be assigned to APCs that are homogeneous with regard to clinical characteristics and resource use for CY 2008: APC 0082 (Coronary Atherectomy); APC 0083 (Coronary Angioplasty and Percutaneous Valvuloplasty); APC 0085 (Level II Electrophysiologic Evaluation); APC 0086 (Ablate Heart Dysrhythm Focus); APC 0115 (Cannula/Access Device Procedures); APC 0427 (Level III Tube Changes and Repositioning); and APC 0623 (Level III Vascular Access Procedures). We also are proposing to consider APC 0084 (Level I Electrophysiologic Procedures) to be a device-dependent APC for CY 2008 because we are proposing to reassign many of the HCPCS codes that were previously in APCs 0086 and 0087 to APC 0084.

As a result of the proposed APC reconfigurations resulting from HCPCS code migration, it is not appropriate to compare the proposed CY 2008 OPPS median costs for these eight APCs to the CY 2007 final rule median costs that are the basis for the CY 2007 OPPS payment rates. When we compare the median costs for the other device-dependent APCs with stable proposed CY 2008 configurations in comparison with CY 2007, the median costs for 26 APCs increase, some of them by significant amounts, and the median costs for 5 APCs decrease. We believe that these median costs represent valid estimates of the relative costs of the services in these APCs, both with regard to the increases and the decreases that appear when the proposed CY 2008 median costs are compared to the CY 2007 median costs on which the payment rates for these APCs are based.

The only decline of more than 10 percent is found in APC 0418 (Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Electrode). In the case of APC 0418, we have been told that the very large increases in costs that have occurred in the past several years for this APC were the result of claims where hospitals inserted an ICD at the time of insertion of the left ventricular lead but failed to bill for the ICD implantation procedure. This incorrect reporting led to our attributing the costs of the expensive ICD device to the median cost for the insertion of the left ventricular lead, instead of attributing the cost of the ICD to a HCPCS code for the implantation of the device. We believe that the decline in the median cost for APC 0418 is the result of improvements in provider billing and that the median cost we calculated from the CY 2006 data is a reasonable estimate of the cost of the insertion of the left ventricular lead. Moreover, the relatively small number of single bills and the small number of providers furnishing the service (158 hospitals) are likely to cause the median costs to vary more than for services furnished in greater volume by more hospitals. We note that we have put into place reverse device edits for CY 2007, where we require hospitals reporting certain implantable device HCPCS codes to also report an appropriate procedure for the device's use. We believe that these reverse device edits should improve our packaging of device costs into the appropriate procedures for future OPPS updates.

We note that 12 of the APCs for which it is appropriate to compare the proposed CY 2008 APC medians to the CY 2007 final rule medians show increases that are greater than 10 percent. We have examined the data for these APCs and we believe that the increases are attributable to a combination of factors. In some of these cases, the single claims that were usable for establishing the median costs are a small percent of the total bills for the services assigned to the APC and, as we have stated previously, when small percentages of single bills are used, the APC median cost is likely to show greater fluctuation from year to year. In addition, CY 2006 claims, which are the basis for the CY 2008 proposed rule data, were the first set of claims subject to procedure-to-device edits for the entire calendar year. These edits were implemented to ensure that the charges for the necessary devices were reported on the claims. While this editing was phased in during CY 2005, beginning in April and concluding in October, CY 2006 was the first full year of procedure-to-device edits and thus hospitals that had not previously routinely reported separate device codes and charges were required by the edits to do so for all claims submitted in CY 2006. The reporting of device codes and charges for devices has historically resulted in increases in median costs for device-dependent APCs. Thus, we believe that the more complete claims data available for CY 2008 ratesetting likely contribute to the increased proposed median costs observed for some device dependent APCs.

Furthermore, we believe that the proposed increases are also attributable, in part, to our proposal to package the costs of guidance services, intraoperative services, and imaging supervision and interpretation services into the payment for major independent procedures, as described in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule. For example, CPT code 36870 (Thrombectomy, percutaneous, arteriovenous fistula, autogenous or nonautogenous graft (includes mechanical thrombus extraction and intra-graft thrombolysis)) is the most commonly reported code in device-dependent APC 0653 (Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair with Device), representing 25,805 bills of 26,138 total bills in the APC. CPT code 36870 appears with CPT code 75978 (Transluminal balloon angioplasty, venous ( e.g. subclavian stenosis), radiological supervision and interpretation) 14,679 times and with CPT code 75790 (Angiography, arteriovenous shunt ( e.g. dialysis patient), radiological supervision and interpretation) 15,623 times in the CY 2006 claims data. We are proposing to package payment for both CPT codes 75978 and 75790 for CY 2008. Moreover, 9 other CPT codes that we are proposing to package for CY 2008 appear with the independent CPT code 36870 more than 100 times each. Therefore, many of the claims for CPT code 36870 proposed to be used for CY 2008 ratesetting include charges for both CPT codes 75790 and 75978 and also contain charges for other CPT codes we are proposing to package, as well as uncoded revenue code charges that are packaged. Therefore, it is not surprising that our proposed median cost for APC 0653 is about 30 percent higher than the CY 2007 median cost for the same APC. Based on our review of patterns of services observed in our claims data for the device-dependent APCs and our clinical review of the procedures assigned to APCs that receive significant increases for CY 2008, we believe that the increases in the proposed median costs for certain device-dependent APCs for CY 2008 are consistent with our general expectations in the context of the comprehensive proposal for the CY 2008 OPPS.

As we have stated in the past, some variation in relative costs from year to year is to be expected in a prospective payment system. We believe that this is particularly true for low volume device-dependent APCs because relatively small numbers of providers furnish the services; the total frequencies of services furnished are low (compared to commonly furnished services like visits); the number of single bills that are available for use in calculating the full median cost of a single unit of a service is also relatively small; and the selection of claims that contain appropriate devices, lack token charges for devices, and lack the "FB" modifier further reduces the pool of single bills that can be used to calculate the median cost. However, even in the case of these low volume device-dependent APCs, we continue to believe that the median costs calculated from the single bills that meet the three criteria represent the most valid estimated relative costs of these services to hospitals when they incur the full cost of the devices required to perform the procedures.

Therefore, we are proposing to base the payment rates for CY 2008 for all device dependent APCs on their median costs calculated using only single bills that meet the three selection criteria discussed in detail above. Table 37 below contains the proposed CY 2008 median costs for these APCs. We do not believe that any special payment policies are needed, as we believe that the claims data we are proposing to use for ratesetting will ensure that the costs of the implantable devices are adequately and appropriately reflected in the median costs for these device-dependent APCs.

APC SI APC title CY 2007 final rule pass edit, nontoken frequency CY 2007 final rule pass edit, nontoken median cost Proposed CY 2008 post cost total frequency Proposed CY 2008 pass edit, nontoken, no FB frequency Proposed CY 2008 pass edit, nontoken, no FB median cost Difference between CY 2007 final rule median and proposed CY 2008 median cost Count of providers billing in the proposed CY 2008 data
0039 S Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator 680 $11,450.84 2893 1035 $12,421.82 8.48 262
0040 S Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve 1402 3,457.00 12769 4663 4,010.44 16.01 994
0061 S Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve 265 5,145.22 2938 1268 5,115.78 -0.57 440
0082 T Coronary or Non Coronary Atherectomy N/A N/A 16464 4374 5,584.20 N/A 925
0083 T Coronary or Non Coronary Angioplasty and Percutaneous Valvuloplasty N/A N/A 140944 37879 2,897.95 N/A 1706
0084 S Level I Electrophysiologic Procedures N/A N/A 9703 6973 647.41 N/A 600
0085 T Level II Electrophysiologic Evaluation N/A N/A 15791 3957 3,059.06 N/A 711
0086 T Level III Electrophysiologic Procedures N/A N/A 8370 384 5,709.52 N/A 157
0089 T Insertion/Replacement of Permanent Pacemaker and Electrodes 388 7,557.38 3722 570 7,710.05 N/A 765
0090 T Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Pulse Generator 505 6,007.21 7426 524 6,279.63 4.53 314
0104 T Transcatheter Placement of Intracoronary Stents 396 5,360.43 4638 565 5,599.90 4.47 200
0106 T Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Leads and/or Electrodes 427 3,138.16 3489 367 4,718.32 50.35 269
0107 T Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator 584 18,607.21 9772 448 22,213.36 19.38 230
0108 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads 3045 23,205.37 8732 3267 25,352.27 9.25 585
0115 T Cannula/Access Device Procedures N/A N/A 2489 1259 1,920.99 N/A 669
0202 T Level VII Female Reproductive Proc 4451 2,627.08 17800 10043 2,719.11 3.50 1863
0222 T Implantation of Neurological Device 2007 11,099.02 7957 2830 12,161.64 9.57 868
0225 S Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Cranial Nerve 83 13,514.45 1544 239 13,928.36 3.06 159
0227 T Implantation of Drug Infusion Device 319 10,657.85 3350 1001 11,242.60 5.49 460
0229 T Transcatherter Placement of Intravascular Shunts 882 4,184.15 53470 7225 5,642.77 34.86 1226
0259 T Level VI ENT Procedures 472 25,351.03 1311 783 25,434.97 0.33 166
0315 T Level II Implantation of Neurostimulator 516 14,845.73 807 648 16,532.22 11.36 195
0384 T GI Procedures with Stents 6574 1,402.31 21958 6895 1,587.03 13.17 1428
0385 S Level I Prosthetic Urological Procedures 267 4,840.44 881 581 5,368.16 10.90 319
0386 S Level II Prosthetic Urological Procedures 1788 8,395.82 4990 3346 9,045.78 7.74 862
0418 T Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect 169 18,777.92 4436 185 15,760.17 -16.07 158
0425 T Level II Arthroplasty with Prosthesis 410 6,550.59 1104 489 7,150.52 9.16 330
0427 T Level III Tube Changes and Repositioning N/A N/A 21092 11368 936.73 N/A 1255
0622 T Level II Vascular Access Procedures 25264 1,385.14 55118 33637 1,542.90 11.39 2380
0623 T Level III Vascular Access Procedures N/A N/A 66747 49861 1844.44 N/A 2701
0625 T Level IV Vascular Access Procedures 20 5,100.26 479 8 5,492.89 7.70 154
0648 T Level IV Breast Surgery 286 3,130.45 2895 382 3,330.44 6.39 388
0652 T Insertion of Intraperitoneal and Pleural Catheters 3676 1,805.28 5407 3138 1,997.86 10.67 996
0653 T Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair with Device 702 1,978.84 26138 1573 2,584.62 30.61 682
0654 T Insertion/Replacement of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 1179 6,891.44 29645 1735 6,724.90 -2.42 625
0655 T Insertion/Replacement/Conversion of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 876 9,327.71 12769 1896 9,075.74 -2.70 1247
0656 T Transcatheter Placement of Intracoronary Drug-Eluting Stents 2700 6,618.18 24346 3148 7,478.29 13.00 378
0674 T Prostate Cryoablation 1737 6,646.07 3182 1997 7,782.75 17.10 366
0680 S Insertion of Patient Activated Event Recorders 972 4,436.69 2234 1465 4,506.93 1.58 689
0681 T Knee Arthroplasty 301 12,569.11 391 286 12,029.91 -4.29 57

3. Proposed Payment When Devices Are Replaced with Partial Credit to the Hospital

As we discuss above in the context of the calculation of median costs for device dependent APCs, in recent years there have been several field actions and recalls with regard to failure of implantable devices. In many of these cases, the manufacturers have offered replacement devices without cost to the hospital or credit for the device being replaced if the patient required a more expensive device. In order to ensure that the payment we are proposing for CY 2008 pays hospitals appropriately when they incur the full cost of the device, we have calculated the proposed median costs for device dependent APCs using only claims that contain the correct device code for the procedure. We are not using claims that contain token charges for these expensive devices or that contain the "FB" modifier, which would signify that the device was replaced without cost or with a full credit for the cost of the device being replaced. Similarly, to ensure equitable payment when the hospital receives a device without cost or receives a full credit for the cost of the device being replaced, for CY 2007 we implemented a payment policy that reduces the payment for selected device-dependent APCs when the hospital receives certain replacement devices without cost or receives a full credit for the device being replaced (71 FR 68077).

Subsequent to the issuance of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we had many inquiries from hospitals that asked whether the reduction would also apply in cases in which there was a partial credit for the cost of a device that failed or was otherwise covered under a manufacturer warranty. Those inquiring explained that cases of partial credit are the vast majority of cases involving devices that have failed or otherwise must be replaced under warranty. They indicated that in some cases the devices failed, and in other situations the patient's energy needs exceeded the capacity of the device and thus the device ceased to be useful before the end of the warranty period. They told us that a typical industry practice for some types of devices was to provide a 50 percent credit in cases of device failure (including battery depletion) under warranty if a device failed at 3 years of use (failure during the first 3 years would result in a full device credit) and to prorate the credit further over time between 3 and 5 years after the initial device implantation, as the useful life of the device declined. As promulgated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period and codified at § 419.45, the CY 2007 reduction policy does not apply to cases in which there is a partial credit toward the replacement of the device.

In addition to our concern over the replacement of implantable devices at no cost to hospitals due to device recalls, device failure, or other clinical situations, we believe that it is equally as important that timely information be reported and analyzed regarding the performance and longevity of devices replaced in partial credit situations. This issue is particularly timely due to the recent recall of 73,000 ICDs and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) because of a faulty capacitor that can cause the batteries to deplete sooner than expected. In some cases, patients will require more frequent monitoring of their device function and early device replacement. (We refer readers to the Web site: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/news for Questions and Answers posted April 20, 2007 on this recall.) Therefore, we believe that hospitals should report occurrences of devices being replaced under warranty or otherwise with a partial credit granted to the hospital so that we may be able to identify systematic failures of devices or device problems through claims analysis and so that we can make appropriate payment adjustments in these cases. Collecting data on a wider set of device replacements under full and partial credit situations would assist in developing comprehensive summary data, not just a subset of data related to devices replaced without cost or with a full credit to the hospital. We are mindful of the need to use our claims history where possible to promote early awareness of problems with implantable medical devices and to promote high quality medical care with regard to the devices and the services in which they are used.

We also are concerned with the issue of the increased Medicare and beneficiary liability for the monitoring costs that are required as a result of the recall of these 73,000 devices (worldwide, with an unknown portion being applicable to Medicare beneficiaries). Specifically, the manufacturer of the devices that have been most recently recalled recommends that patients with the recalled device consult with their physician in each case and, in some cases, begin a routine of monthly evaluations. We would expect that not only could extra visits to physicians' offices or HOPDs be necessary, but additional diagnostic tests may also be needed to care for the beneficiaries who have the recalled devices. Thus, even when the device does not immediately require replacement, we are concerned that the potential greater costs to Medicare and to the beneficiary or his or her secondary payor for these unforeseen extra services may be substantial and burdensome. We will be actively assessing how we can identify additional health care costs and Medicare expenditures associated with device recall actions and exploring what actions could be appropriate in the case of these additional monitoring and related expenses. We welcome public comment on this issue to inform our future review and analyses.

Moreover, the payment rates for the APCs into which the costs of the most expensive devices are packaged are set based on the assumption that the hospital incurs the full cost of the device. To continue to pay the full APC rate when the hospital receives a partial credit toward the cost of a very expensive device would result in excessive and inappropriate payment for the procedure and its packaged costs. Some hospitals have told us that they do not reduce their charges for the device being implanted or used in the procedure in cases in which they receive a partial credit for the device, even in cases in which the credit is for as much as 50 percent of the cost of an expensive device.

Under the OPPS, we calculate the estimated costs on which the APC payment weights are based by applying a CCR to the charges for the device. When hospitals charge the full amount for the device, although they may have received a substantial credit towards its cost, our methodology may result in median costs that reflect the full costs of these devices in all cases, including those cases in which the hospital incurs much less than the full cost of the device. It is likely that the reduced hospital costs associated with steady, low volume warranty replacements of implantable devices may never be reflected in the CCRs used to adjust charges to costs for devices, because those CCRs are overwhelmed by the volume of other items attributed to the cost centers. Therefore, our median costs for device-dependent APCs would not reflect the reduced hospital costs associated with partial credit replacement procedures and would result in overpayment for the implantation procedures under the OPPS. Moreover, in these cases either the beneficiary or a secondary insurer also would pay a copayment that reflects the full cost of the device, although the hospital may have received a substantial credit under the warranty. We believe that both Medicare and the beneficiary should share in the savings that result from the partial credit that the hospital receives.

We have considered how we might ensure that these cases of device failure or premature replacement are reported and appropriately taken into account in setting OPPS payment rates and beneficiary copayments. We are proposing to create a HCPCS modifier for CY 2008 that would be reported in all cases in which the hospital receives a partial credit toward the replacement of a medical device listed in Table 39 of this proposed rule. These devices are the same devices to which our policy governing payment when the device is furnished to the provider without cost or with full credit applies for CY 2008. As we discussed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68071), we selected these devices because they have substantial device costs and because the device is implanted in the beneficiary at least temporarily and, therefore, can be associated with an individual beneficiary. This proposed policy would enhance our ability to track the replacement of these implantable medical devices and may permit us to identify trends in device failure or limited longevity. Moreover, it would enable us to reduce the APC payment in cases in which the hospital receives a partial credit toward the cost of the replacement device being implanted. We believe that this is a logical extension of our policy regarding reduction of the APC payment in cases in which the provider furnishes the device without cost or with a full credit to the hospital.

Specifically, as discussed in more detail below, we are proposing to reduce the payment for the APC into which the device cost is packaged by one half of the amount of the offset amount that would apply if the device were being replaced without cost or with full credit, but only where the amount of the device credit is greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted. We also are proposing to base the beneficiary's copayment on the reduced APC payment rate so that the beneficiary shares in the hospital's reduced costs. We believe that it is inequitable to set the payment rates for the procedures into which payment for these devices is packaged on the assumption that the hospital always incurs the full cost for these expensive devices but to not adjust the payment when the hospital receives a partial credit for a failed or otherwise replaced device. Accordingly, we believe that it is appropriate to make an equitable adjustment to the APC payment to ensure that the Medicare program payment made for the service and the beneficiary's liability are appropriate in these cases in which the hospital's device costs are significantly reduced. We are proposing changes to §§ 419.45(a) and (b) to reflect our proposed policy of reducing the OPPS payment when partial credit for the device cost is received by the hospital for a failed or otherwise replaced device.

Due to the absence of current reporting of the cases in which hospitals receive a partial credit for replaced devices and to our belief, based on conversations with hospital staff, that hospitals do not reduce their device charges to reflect the credits, we have no data for use to empirically determine by how much we should reduce the payment for the procedural APC into which the costs of these devices are packaged. However, device manufacturers and hospitals have told us that a common scenario is that, if a device fails 3 years after implantation, the hospital would receive a 50 percent credit towards a replacement device. Therefore, we are proposing to reduce the payment for these device-dependent APCs by half of the reduction that applies when the hospital receives a device without cost or receives a full credit for a device being replaced. That is, we are proposing to reduce the payment for the APC by half of the offset amount that represents the cost of the device packaged into the APC payment. In the absence of claims data on which to base a reduction factor, but taking into consideration what we have been told is common industry practice, we believe that reducing the amount of payment for the device-dependent APC by half of the estimated cost of the device packaging represents a reasonable and equitable reduction in these cases.

We considered whether to propose to require hospitals to reduce their charges in proportion to the partial credit they receive for the device so that, in future years, we would have cost data reported consistently on which we could consider basing the amount of reduction to the payment for the procedure in cases of a partial device credit. However, we are concerned that such a requirement could impose an administrative burden on hospitals that would outweigh the potential benefit of a more accurate reduction to payment in these cases. We are requesting comments on the extent to which any administrative burden would be balanced or compensated for by the potential payment accuracy benefit of an empirically based reduction to payment in these cases.

In addition, we are proposing to take this reduction only when the credit is for 20 percent or more of the cost of the new replacement device, so that the reduction is not taken in cases in which more than 80 percent of the cost of the replacement device has been incurred by the hospital. We believe that the burden to hospitals of requiring that they report cases in which the partial credit for the device being replaced is less than 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device is greater than the benefit to the Medicare program and the beneficiary. In addition, if the partial credit is less than 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device, then we believe that reducing the APC payment for the device implantation procedure by 50 percent of the packaged device cost would provide too low a payment to hospitals providing the necessary device replacement procedures. Therefore, we are proposing that the new HCPCS partial credit modifier would be reported and the partial credit reduction would be taken only in cases in which the credit is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device.

For example, using the proposed CY 2008 offset percents in Table 38 below for illustration only, if a cochlear implant fails under warranty and must be replaced and the manufacturer provides the hospital a 45-percent credit of the cost of the new device used in the implantation procedure, the hospital would bill CPT code 69930 (Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy) with the new modifier for partial credit devices, and Medicare would reduce the payment to the hospital by 41.52 percent of the APC payment rate (50 percent of the proposed full offset rate of 83.03 percent that would apply if the device were replaced with no cost to the provider or at full credit for the device being replaced).

Even in the absence of specific instructions from us to reduce the device charges in partial credit cases, we could monitor the charges that are submitted for devices reported with the proposed partial credit modifier to see if hospitals appear to be reflecting partial device credits in their charges for these implantable devices. We believe that we could use pattern analysis to determine if a hospital that is reporting the device with the partial credit modifier is charging at a lower rate for the same device when the modifier appears with the procedure in which the device is used than in cases without reporting of the modifier. If we find that hospitals are adjusting their charges to reflect the reduced costs of these devices, we will explore whether revising the amount of the reduction could be appropriate.

In the course of exploring whether the current regulations apply to partial credit situations, inquirers have told us that they are concerned that hospitals may refrain from returning devices that fail under the warranty period to manufacturers if hospitals would then be required to report the partial credit to Medicare and would receive a reduced Medicare payment as a result. They told us that this hospital practice could delay manufacturers' learning vital information about device failures, longevity, and overall performance. Currently, many device manufacturers encourage the return to them of all implantable devices, once they are taken out of a patient's body for any reason, for evaluation of device performance and survival analysis, which estimates the probability that a device will not malfunction during a specified period of time. We do not believe that hospitals would refrain from returning a device removed from a patient to a manufacturer in order to justify not reporting the partial credit modifier to Medicare. We believe that hospitals have a strong interest in ensuring that manufacturers know as soon as possible when there are problems with the devices provided to their patients, whether the result would be a full or partial credit for the failed device. In addition, we believe that hospitals, key participants in the broader health care system, are concerned with device performance, patient health, and health care quality from the broader public health perspective and are committed to appropriate reporting to improve the quality of future health care that leads to better health outcomes for patients. Moreover, we do not believe that hospitals would intentionally fail to report to Medicare the service furnished correctly and completely with the partial credit modifier when the modifier applies, because the hospital would then knowingly submit incorrect information on the claim.

In summary, we are proposing to create a HCPCS modifier to be reported on a procedure code in Table 38 below if a device listed in Table 39 below is replaced with partial credit from the manufacturer that is greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the replacement device and to reduce the payment for the procedure by 50 percent of the amount of the estimated packaged cost of the device being replaced when the modifier is reported with a procedure code that is assigned to an APC in Table 38. We believe that this policy is necessary to pay equitably for these services when the hospital receives a partial credit for the cost of the device being implanted.

We note that, of the proposed CY 2008 offset amounts shown in Table 38 that were in effect for CY 2007, 13 decline slightly compared to the CY 2007 final rule offset amounts. Similarly, the proposed CY 2008 offset amounts for eight of these APCs increase somewhat. As with changes in median costs, there may be several different factors that are responsible for the observed changes. With regard to the declines, we believe that it is possible that the increased packaging we are proposing for CY 2008 may cause the nondevice portion of an APC's median cost to increase and, therefore, could result in a decline in the device portion as a percent of total cost. Increases in the offset amounts may be caused by the increases observed in the CCRs, changes in the population of hospitals whose claims were used due to additional packaging, increased packaging of services that have significant device costs, higher costs of new devices, or greater efficiency in the implantation of devices, any of which could result in the device portion of the APC's median cost increasing as a percent of the total cost for the APC as compared to CY 2007. As with APC median costs, the offset amounts are expected to vary from year to year, and we do not see undue variation in the proposed CY 2008 offset amounts compared with the final CY 2007 offset amounts.

The CY 2007 final payment policy when devices are replaced without cost or when a full credit for a replaced device is furnished to the hospital applies to those APCs that met three criteria as described in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68072 through 68077). Specifically, all procedures assigned to the selected APCs must require implantable devices that would be reported if device replacement procedures were performed, the required devices must be surgically inserted or implanted devices that remain in the patient's body after the conclusion of the procedures (at least temporarily), and the device offset amount must be significant, defined as exceeding 40 percent of the APC cost. We also restricted the devices to which the APC payment adjustment would apply to a specific set of costly devices to ensure that the adjustment would not be triggered by the replacement of an inexpensive device whose cost would not constitute a significant proportion of the total payment rate for an APC.

We examined the offset amounts calculated from the CY 2008 proposed rule data and the clinical characteristics of APCs to determine whether the APCs to which the no cost or full credit replacement policy applies in CY 2007 continue to meet the criteria for CY 2008 and to determine whether other APCs to which the policy does not apply in CY 2007 would meet the criteria for CY 2008. We concluded that one additional APC meets the criteria for inclusion under this policy and that one APC currently on the list ceases to meet the criteria. Specifically, we are proposing to add APC 0625 (Level IV Vascular Access Procedures) to the list of APCs to be adjusted in cases of full or partial credit for replaced devices and to add the device described by device code C1881 (Dialysis access system (implantable)) that is implanted in a procedure assigned to APC 0625 to the list of devices to which this policy applies. We are proposing to add APC 0625 and device code C1881 for CY 2008 because they meet the criteria for inclusion in this policy. In particular, the single surgical procedure (CPT code 36566 (Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, requiring two catheters via two separate venous access sites; with subcutaneous port(s)) assigned to APC 0625 always requires an implantable device that is reported, the proposed CY 2008 APC device offset percent is greater than 40 percent, and the device is of a type that is surgically implanted in the patient, where it remains at least temporarily. Furthermore, costly devices described by device code C1881 are implanted in the procedure assigned to APC 0625. We also found that APC 0229 (Transcatheter Placement of Intravascular Shunts) ceases to meet the criteria because the device offset percent for this APC, when calculated from proposed rule data, is less than 40 percent. Moreover, we believe that the devices that would be implanted in the procedures assigned to this APC are not of a type that would be amenable to removal and replacement in a device recall or warranty situation. Therefore, we are proposing to remove APC 0229 from the list of APCs to which the no cost or full credit and proposed partial credit reduction policies are applicable for CY 2008.

Table 38 presents the device offset amounts that we are proposing to apply to the specified APCs in cases of no cost or full or partial credit for replaced devices for the CY 2008 OPPS.

APC SI APC title CY 2007 reduction for full credit case (percent) Proposed CY 2008 reduction for full credit case (percent) Proposed CY 2008 reduction for partial credit case (percent)
0039 S Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator 78.85 82.15 41.07
0040 S Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve 54.06 55.93 27.97
0061 S Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes,Excluding Cranial Nerve 60.06 59.32 29.66
0089 T Insertion/Replacement of Permanent Pacemaker and Electrodes 77.11 74.02 37.01
0090 T Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Pulse Generator 74.74 75.54 37.77
0106 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes 41.88 57.20 28.60
0107 T Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator 90.44 89.43 44.72
0108 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads 89.40 89.26 44.63
0222 T Implantation of Neurological Device 77.65 83.29 41.64
0225 S Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Cranial Nerve 79.04 80.84 40.42
0227 T Implantation of Drug Infusion Device 80.27 79.69 39.85
0259 T Level VI ENT Procedures 84.61 83.03 41.52
0315 T Level II Implantation of Neurostimulator 76.03 86.23 43.12
0385 S Level I Prosthetic Urological Procedures 83.19 51.67 25.83
0386 S Level II Prosthetic Urological Procedures 61.16 61.98 30.99
0418 T Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect 87.32 81.38 40.69
0625 T Level IV Vascular Access Procedures N/A 62.63 32.32
0654 T Insertion/Replacement of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 77.35 75.86 37.93
0655 T Insertion/Replacement/Conversion of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 76.59 74.59 37.30
0680 S Insertion of Patient Activated Event Recorders 76.40 72.14 36.07
0681 T Knee Arthroplasty 73.37 73.27 36.64

Device HCPCS code Short descriptor
C1721 AICD, dual chamber.
C1722 AICD, single chamber.
C1764 Event recorder, cardiac.
C1767 Generator, neurostim, imp.
C1771 Rep dev, urinary, w/sling.
C1772 Infusion pump, programmable.
C1776 Joint device (implantable).
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil.
C1778 Lead, neurostimulator.
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD.
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp.
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp.
C1813 Prosthesis, penile, inflatab.
C1815 Pros, urinary sph, imp.
C1820 Generator, neuro rechg bat sys.
C1881 Dialysis access system.
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual.
C1891 Infusion pump, non-prog, perm.
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil.
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual.
C1897 Lead, neurostim, test kit.
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans.
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination.
C1900 Lead coronary venous.
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp.
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp.
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual.
C2622 Prosthesis, penile, non-inf.
C2626 Infusion pump, non-prog, temp.
C2631 Rep dev, urinary, w/o sling.
L8614 Cochlear device/system.

B. Pass-Through Payments for Devices

1. Expiration of Transitional Pass-Through Payments for Certain Devices

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Expiring Device Pass-Through Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

a. Background

Section 1833(t)(6)(B)(iii) of the Act requires that, under the OPPS, a category of devices be eligible for transitional pass-through payments for at least 2, but not more than 3, years. This period begins with the first date on which a transitional pass-through payment is made for any medical device that is described by the category. The device category codes became effective April 1, 2001, under the provisions of the BIPA. Prior to pass-through device categories, Medicare payments for pass-through devices under the OPPS were made on a brand-specific basis. All of the initial 97 category codes that were established as of April 1, 2001, have expired; 95 categories expired after CY 2002, and 2 categories expired after CY 2003. In addition, nine new categories have expired since their creation. The three categories listed in Table 40, along with their expected expiration dates, were established for pass-through payment in CY 2006 or CY 2007, as noted. Under our established policy, we base the expiration dates for the category codes on the date on which a category was first eligible for pass-through payment.

Of these 3 device categories, there is 1 that would be eligible for pass-through payment for at least 2 years as of December 31, 2007; that is, device category code C1820 (Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system). In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68078), we finalized our proposal to expire device category C1820 from pass-through device payment after December 31, 2007.

In the November 1, 2002 OPPS final rule, we established a policy for payment of devices included in pass-through categories that are due to expire (67 FR 66763). For CY 2003 through CY 2007, we packaged the costs of the devices no longer eligible for pass-through payments into the costs of the procedures with which the devices were billed in the claims data used to set the payment rates for those years. Brachytherapy sources, which are now separately paid in accordance with section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, are an exception to this established policy (with the exception of brachytherapy sources for prostate brachytherapy, which were packaged in the CY 2003 OPPS only).

b. Proposed Policy

For CY 2008, we are implementing the final decision we discussed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period that finalizes the expiration date for pass-through status for device category C1820. Therefore, as of January 1, 2008, we will discontinue pass-through payment for device category code C1820. In accordance with our established policy, we will package the costs of the device assigned to this device category into the costs of the procedures with which the device was billed in CY 2006, the year of hospital claims data used for this proposed OPPS update.

In addition, the 2 device categories that were established for pass-through payment as of January 1, 2007, C1821 (Interspinous process distraction device (implantable)) and L8690 (Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components), would be active categories for pass-through payment for 2 years as of December 31, 2008. Therefore, we are proposing that these categories expire from pass-through device payment as of December 31, 2008.

HCPCS code Category long descriptor Date(s) populated Expiration date
C1820 Generator, neurostimulator (implantable) 1/1/06 12/31/07
C1821 Interspinous process distraction device (implantable) 1/1/07 12/31/08
L8690 Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components 1/1/07 12/31/08

2. Proposed Provisions for Reducing Transitional Pass-Through Payments To Offset Costs Packaged Into APC Groups

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Offset Costs" at the beginning of your comment.)

a. Background

In the November 30, 2001 OPPS final rule, we explained the methodology we used to estimate the portion of each APC payment rate that could reasonably be attributed to the cost of the associated devices that are eligible for pass-through payments (66 FR 59904). Beginning with the implementation of the CY 2002 OPPS quarterly update (April 1, 2002), we deducted from the pass-through payments for the identified devices an amount that reflected the portion of the APC payment amount that we determined was associated with the cost of the device, as required by section 1833(t)(6)(D)(ii) of the Act. In the November 1,2002 interim final rule with comment period, we published the applicable offset amounts for CY 2003 (67 FR 66801).

For the CY 2002 and CY 2003 OPPS updates, to estimate the portion of each APC payment rate that could reasonably be attributed to the cost of an associated device eligible for pass-through payment, we used claims data from the period used for recalibration of the APC rates. That is, for CY 2002 OPPS updating, we used CY 2000 claims data, and for CY 2003 OPPS updating, we used CY 2001 claims data. For CY 2002, we used median cost claims data based on specific revenue centers used for device related costs because device C-code cost data were not available until CY 2003. For CY 2003, we calculated a median cost for every APC based on single claims with device codes but without packaging the costs of associated C-codes for device categories that were billed with the APC.We then calculated a median cost for every APC based on single claims with the costs of the associated device category C-codes that were billed with the APC packaged into the median. Comparing the median APC cost without device packaging to the median APC cost including device packaging that was developed from the claims with device codes also reported enabled us to determine the percentage of the median APC cost that was attributable to the associated pass-through devices. By applying those percentages to the APC payment rates, we determined the applicable amount to be deducted from the pass-through payment, the "offset" amount. We created an offset list comprised of any APC for which the device cost was at least 1 percent of the APC's cost.

The offset list that we published for CY 2002 through CY 2004 was a list of offset amounts associated with those APCs with identified offset amounts developed using the methodology described above. As a rule, we do not know in advance which procedures residing in certain APCs may be billed with new device categories. Therefore, an offset amount was applied only when a new device category was billed with a HCPCS procedure code that was assigned to an APC appearing on the offset list.

For CY 2004, we modified our policy for applying offsets to device pass-through payments. Specifically, we indicated that we would apply an offset to a new device category only when we could determine that an APC contains costs associated with the device. We continued our existing methodology for determining the offset amount, described earlier. We were able to use this methodology to establish the device offset amounts for CY 2004 because providers reported device codes (generally C-codes) on the CY 2002 claims used for the CY 2004 OPPS update. For the CY 2005 update to the OPPS, our data consisted of CY 2003 claims that did not contain device codes and, therefore, for CY 2005, we utilized the device percentages as developed for CY 2004. In the CY 2004 OPPS update, we reviewed the device categories eligible for continuing pass-through payment in CY 2004 to determine whether the costs associated with the device categories were packaged into the existing APCs. Based on our review of the data for the device categories existing in CY 2004, we determined that there were no close or identifiable costs associated with the devices relating to the respective APCs that were normally billed with them. Therefore, for those device categories, we set the offset amount to $0 for CY 2004. We continued this policy of setting the offset amount to $0 for the device categories that continued to receive pass-through payment in CY 2005.

For the CY 2006 OPPS update, CY 2004 hospital claims were available for analysis. Hospitals billed device C-codes in CY 2004 on a voluntary basis. We reviewed our CY 2004 data and found that the numbers of claims for services in many of the APCs for which we calculated device percentages using CY 2004 data were quite small. We also found that many of these APCs already had relatively few single claims available for median calculations compared with the total bill frequencies, because of our inability to use many multiple bills in establishing median costs for all APCs. In addition, we found that our claims demonstrated that relatively few hospitals specifically coded for devices utilized in CY 2004. Thus, we were not confident that CY 2004 claims reporting device HCPCS codes represented the typical costs of all hospitals providing the services. Therefore, we did not use CY 2004 claims with device codes to calculate CY 2006 device offset amounts. In addition, we did not use the CY 2005 methodology, for which we utilized the device percentages as developed for CY 2004. Two years had passed since we developed the device offsets for CY 2004, and the device offsets originally calculated from CY 2002 hospital claims data may either have overestimated or underestimated the contributions of device costs to total procedural costs in the outpatient hospital environment of CY 2006. In addition, a number of the APCs on the CY 2004 and CY 2005 device offset percent lists were either no longer in existence or were so significantly reconfigured that the past device offsets likely did not apply.

For CY 2006, we reviewed the single new device category established, C1820, to determine whether device costs associated with the new category were packaged into the existing APC structure based on partial CY 2005 claims data.Under our established policy, if we determine that the device costs associated with the new category are closely identifiable to device costs packaged into existing APCs, we set the offset amount for the new category to an amount greater than $0. Our review of the service indicated that the median cost for the applicable APC 0222 (Implantation of Neurological Device) contained costs for neurostimulators that were similar to neurostimulators described by the new device category C1820. Therefore, we determined that a device offset would be appropriate. We announced a CY 2006 offset amount for that category in Program Transmittal No. 804, dated January 3, 2006. (We subsequently were informed that some rechargeable neurostimulators described by device categoryC1820 may also be used and billed with a CPT code that maps to APC 0039(Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator). We announced an offset amount for device category C1820 when billed with a procedure code that maps to APC 0039, in Program Transmittal No. 1209, dated March 21, 2007.)

For CY 2006, we used available partial year CY 2005 hospital claims data to calculate device percentages and potential offsets for CY 2006 applications for new device categories. Effective January 1, 2005, we require hospitals to report device HCPCS codes and their charges when hospitals bill for services that utilize devices described by the existing device category codes. In addition, during CY 2005 we implemented device edits for many services that require devices and for which appropriate device category HCPCS codes exist. Therefore, we expected that the number of claims that included device codes and their respective costs to be much more robust and representative for CY 2005 than for CY 2004.

For CY 2007, we reviewed the two new device categories, C1821 and L8690, to determine whether device costs associated with the new categories were packaged into the existing APC structure based on CY 2005 claims data. As indicated earlier, under our established policy, if we determine that the device costs associated with a new category are closely identifiable to device costs packaged into existing APCs, we set the offset amount for the new category to an amount greater than $0. Our review of the related services indicated that the median costs for the applicable APC 0256 (Level V ENT Procedures (for L8690)) and APC 0050 (Level II MusculoskeletalProcedures Except Hand and Foot (for C1821)) did not contain costs for devices that were similar to those described by the new device categories. Therefore, we set the respective offsets to $0.

We believe that use of the most current claims data to establish offset amounts when they are needed to ensure appropriate payment is consistent with our stated policy; therefore, we are proposing to continue to do so for the CY 2008 OPPS. Specifically, if we create a new device category for payment in CY 2008, to calculate potential offsets we are proposing to examine the most current available claims data, including device costs, to determine whether device costs associated with the new category are already packaged into the existing APC structure, as indicated earlier. If we conclude that some related device costs are packaged into existing APCs, we are proposing to use the methodology described earlier and first used for the CY 2003 OPPS to determine an appropriate device offset percent for those APCs with which the new category would be reported.

b. Proposed Policy

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue to review each new device category on a case-by-case basis as we have done since CY 2004, to determine whether device costs associated with the new category are packaged into the existing APC structure. If we determine that, for any new device category, no device costs associated with the new category are packaged into existing APCs, we are proposing to continue our current policy of setting the offset amount for the new category to $0 for CY 2008. There are currently two new device categories that will continue for pass through payment in CY 2008. These categories, described by HCPCS codes L8690 and C1821, currently have an offset amount equal to $0 because we could not identify device related costs in the procedural APCs we expect would be billed with either of the two categories L8690 or C1821, that is, in APC 0256 or APC 0050, respectively. We are proposing that the offsets for CY 2008 for L8690 and C1821 remain set to $0, because we cannot identify device costs packaged in the related procedural APCs that are closely identifiable with these device categories, based on the claims data for CY 2006, the claims data year for our CY 2008 OPPS update.

We are proposing to continue our existing policy of establishing new categories in any quarter when we determine that the criteria for granting pass through status for a device category are met. If we create a new device category and determine that our CY 2006 claims data contain a sufficient number of claims with identifiable costs associated with the new category of devices in any APC with which it is billed, we are proposing to establish an offset amount greater than $0 and to reduce the transitional pass through payment for the device by the related procedural APC offset amount. If we determine that a device offset amount greater than $0 is appropriate for any new category that we create, we are proposing to announce the offset amount in the program transmittal that announces the new category.

In summary, for CY 2008, we are proposing to use CY 2006 hospital claims data to calculate device percentages and potential offsets for new device categories established in CY 2008. We are proposing to publish through program transmittals any new or updated offsets that we calculate for CY 2008, corresponding to newly created categories or existing categories eligible for pass-through payment, respectively.

V. Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

A. Proposed Transitional Pass-Through Payment for Additional Costs of Drugs and Biologicals

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Pass-Through Drugs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 1833(t)(6) of the Act provides for temporary additional payments or "transitional pass-through payments" for certain drugs and biological agents. As originally enacted by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act (BBRA) of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-113), this provision requires the Secretary to make additional payments to hospitals for current orphan drugs, as designated under section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Pub. L. 107-186); current drugs and biological agents and brachytherapy sources used for the treatment of cancer; and current radiopharmaceutical drugs and biological products. For those drugs and biological agents referred to as "current," the transitional pass-through payment began on the first date the hospital OPPS was implemented (before enactment of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP BenefitsImprovement and Protection Act (BIPA) of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-554), on December 21, 2000).

Transitional pass-through payments are also provided for certain "new" drugs and biological agents that were not being paid for as an HOPD service as of December 31, 1996, and whose cost is "not insignificant" in relation to the OPPS payments for the procedures or services associated with the new drug or biological. Under the statute, transitional pass-through payments can be made for at least 2 years but not more than 3 years. Proposed CY 2008 pass-through drugs and biologicals are assigned status indicator "G" in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule.

Section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act specifies that the pass-through payment amount, in the case of a drug or biological, is the amount by which the amount determined under section 1842(o) (or, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B, an amount determined by the Secretary equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and year established under such section as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary) for the drug or biological exceeds the portion of the otherwise applicable Medicare OPD fee schedule that the Secretary determines is associated with the drug or biological. This methodology for determining the pass-through payment amount is set forth in § 419.64 of the regulations, which specifies that the pass-through payment equals the amount determined under section 1842(o) of the Act minus the portion of the APC payment that CMS determines is associated with the drug or biological. Section 1847A of the Act, as added by section 303(c) of Pub. L. 108-173, establishes the use of the average sales price (ASP) methodology as the basis for payment for drugs and biologicals described in section 1842(o)(1)(C) of the Act that are furnished on or after January 1, 2005. The ASP methodology uses several sources of data as a basis for payment, including ASP, wholesale acquisition cost (WAC), and average wholesale price (AWP). In this proposed rule, the term "ASP methodology" and "ASP based" are inclusive of all data sources and methodologies described therein. Additional information on the ASP methodology can be found on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/McrPartBDrugAvgSalesPrice/01_overview.asp#TopOfPage.

As noted above, section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act also states that if a drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B of the Act, the payment rate is equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and the year established as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary. Section 1847B of the Act, as added by section 303(d) of Pub. L. 108-173, establishes the payment methodology for Medicare Part B drugs and biologicals under the competitive acquisition program (CAP). The Part B drug CAP was implemented July 1, 2006, and includes approximately 180 of the most commonPart B drugs provided in the physician's office setting. The list of drugs and biologicals covered under the Part B drug CAP, their associated payment rates and the Part B drug CAP pricing methodology can be found on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CompetitiveAcquisforBios.

For CYs 2005, 2006, and 2007, we estimated the OPPS pass-through payment amount for drugs and biologicals to be zero based on our interpretation that the "otherwise applicable Medicare OPD fee schedule" amount was equivalent to the amount to be paid for pass-through drugs and biologicals under section 1842(o) of the Act (or section 1847B of the Act, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract). We concluded for those years that the resulting difference between these two rates would be zero.

The pass-through application and review process is explained on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov /HospitalOutpatientPPS/04_passthrough_payment.asp.

2. Drugs and Biologicals With Expiring Pass-Through Status in CY 2007

Section 1833(t)(6)(C)(i) of the Act specifies that the duration of transitional pass through payments for drugs and biologicals must be no less than 2 years and no longer than 3 years. In Table 41, we list the seven drugs and biologicals whose pass through status will expire on December 31, 2007, that meet that criterion.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 and proposed CY 2008 APC CY 2007 SI Proposed CY 2008 SI
J2278 Ziconotide injection 1694 G K
J2503* Pegaptanib sodium injection 1697 G K
J7311 Fluocinolone acetonide 9225 G K
J8501 Oral aprepitant 0868 G K
J9027 Clofarabine injection 1710 G K
J9264* Paclitaxel protein bound 1712 G K
Q4079 Natalizumab injection 9126 G K
* Indicates that the drug was paid at a rate determined by the Part B drug CAP methodology while identified as pass-through under the OPPS.

3. Drugs and Biologicals with Proposed Pass-Through Status in CY 2008

We are proposing to continue pass-through status in CY 2008 for 13 drugs and biologicals. These items, which were approved for pass-through status between April 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007, are listed in Table 42. The APCs and HCPCS codes for these drugs and biologicals listed in Table 42 are assigned status indicator "G" in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule.

Section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act sets the amount of pass-through payment for pass-through drugs and biologicals (the pass-through payment amount). The pass-through payment amount is the difference between the amount authorized under section 1842(o) of the Act (or, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B, an amount determined by the Secretary equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and year established under such section as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary) and the portion of the otherwise applicable fee schedule amount that the Secretary determines is associated with the drug or biological. Given our CY 2008 proposal to provide payment for nonpass-through separately payable drugs and biologicals at ASP+5 percent as described further in section V.B.3 of this proposed rule, we believe it would be most consistent with the statute to provide payment for drugs and biologicals with pass through status that are not part of the Part B drug CAP at a rate of ASP+6 percent, compared to ASP+5 percent as the otherwise applicable fee schedule portion associated with the drug or biological. The difference between ASP+6 percent and ASP+5 percent, therefore, would be the CY 2008 pass-through payment amount for these drugs and biologicals. Thus, we are proposing for CY 2008 to pay for pass-through drugs and biologicals that are not part of the Part B drug CAP at ASP+6 percent, equivalent to the rate these drugs and biologicals would receive in the physician's office setting in CY 2008.

Section 1842(o) of the Act also states that if a drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B of the Act, the payment rate is equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and year established as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary. For CY 2008, we are proposing to provide payment for drugs and biologicals with pass-through status that are offered under the Part B drug CAP at a rate equal to the Part B drug CAP rate. Therefore, considering ASP+5 percent to be the otherwise applicable fee schedule portion associated with these drugs or biologicals, the difference between the Part B drug CAP rate and ASP+5 percent would be the pass-through payment amount for these drugs and biologicals. HCPCS codes that are offered under the CAP program as of April 1, 2007 are identified in Table 42 with an asterisk.

In section V.B.3.b. of this proposed rule, we discuss our proposal to make separate payment in CY 2008 for new drugs and biologicals with a HCPCS code, consistent with the provisions of section 1842(o) of the Act, at a rate that is equivalent to the payment they would receive in a physician's office setting (or under section 1847B of the Act, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract) only if we have received a pass-through application for the item and pass-through status has been subsequently granted. Otherwise, we are proposing to pay ASP+5 percent for these products in CY 2008.

We are proposing to use payment rates based on the ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2006 for budget neutrality estimates, impact analyses, and completion of Addenda A and B to this proposed rule because these are the most recent data available to us at this time. These payment rates are also the basis for drug payments in the physician's office setting, effective April 1, 2007. As updated data will be available during the development of our final rule, we are proposing to use ASP data from the second quarter of 2007 (which are the basis for drug payments in the physician's office setting, effective October 1, 2007) in budget neutrality estimates, impact analyses, and completion of Addenda A and B to the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period. In addition, we are proposing to update these pass-through payment rates on a quarterly basis on our Web site during CY 2008 if later quarter ASP submissions (or more recent WAC or AWP information, as applicable) indicate that adjustments to the payment rates for these pass-through drugs and biologicals are necessary. Although there are no pass-through radiopharmaceuticals at this time for CY 2008, the payment rate for a radiopharmaceutical with pass-through status would also be adjusted accordingly.

If a drug that has been granted pass-through status for CY 2008 becomes covered under the Part B drug CAP, we are proposing to make the appropriate adjustments to the payment rates for these drugs and biologicals on a quarterly basis. For drugs and biologicals that are currently covered under the CAP, we are proposing to use the payment rates calculated under that program that are in effect as of April 1, 2007.We are proposing to update these payment rates if the rates change in the future.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 and proposed CY 2008 APC CY 2007 and proposed CY 2008 SI
C9232 Injection, idursulfase 9232 G
C9233 Injection, ranibizumab 9233 G
C9235 Injection, panitumumab 9235 G
C9350 Porous collagen tube per cm 9350 G
C9351 Acellular derm tissue percm2 9351 G
J0129 Injection, abatacept 9230 G
J0348 Anadulafungin injection 0760 G
J0894* Injection, decitabine 9231 G
J1740 Injection ibandronate sodium 9229 G
J2248 Injection, micafungin sodium 9227 G
J3243 Injection, tigecycline 9228 G
J3473 Hyaluronidase recombinant 0806 G
J9261 Nelarabine injection 0825 G
* Indicates that the drug is paid at a rate determined by the Part B drug CAP methodology while identified as pass-through under the OPPS.

B. Proposed Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals Without Pass-Through Status

1. Background

Under the CY 2007 OPPS, we currently pay for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that do not have pass-through status in one of two ways: packaged payment within the payment for the associated service or separate payment (individual APCs). We explained in the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18450) that we generally package the cost of drugs and radiopharmaceuticals into the APC payment rate for the procedure or treatment with which the products are usually furnished. Hospitals do not receive separate payment from Medicare for packaged items and supplies, and hospitals may not bill beneficiaries separately for any packaged items and supplies whose costs are recognized and paid within the national OPPS payment rate for the associated procedure or service. (Program Memorandum Transmittal A 01 133, issued on November 20, 2001, explains in greater detail the rules regarding separate payment for packaged services.)

Packaging costs into a single aggregate payment for a service, procedure, or episode of care is a fundamental principle that distinguishes a prospective payment system from a fee schedule. In general, packaging the costs of items and services into the payment for the primary procedure or service with which they are associated encourages hospital efficiencies and also enables hospitals to manage their resources with maximum flexibility.

Section 1833(t)(16)(B) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(2) of Pub. L. 108-173, sets the threshold for establishing separate APCs for drugs and biologicals at $50 per administration for CYs 2005 and 2006. Therefore, for CYs 2005 and 2006, we paid separately for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose per day cost exceeded $50 and packaged the costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose per day cost was equal to or less than $50 into the procedures with which they were billed. For CY 2007, the packaging threshold for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that are not new and do not have pass through status was established to be $55. The methodology used to establish the $55 threshold for CY 2007 and our proposed approach for future years are discussed in more detail in section V.B.2. of this proposed rule.

In addition, for CY 2005 to CY 2007, we have provided an exemption to this packaging determination for oral and injectable 5HT3 forms of anti emetic products. We discuss in section V.B.2. of this proposed rule our proposed CY 2008 payment policy for anti emetic products.

2. Proposed Criteria for Packaging Payment for Drugs and Biologicals

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Packaging Drugs and Biologicals" at the beginning of your comment.)

As indicated above, in accordance with section 1833(t)(16)(B) of the Act, the threshold for establishing separate APCs for drugs and biologicals was set to $50 per administration during CYs 2005 and 2006. In CY 2007, we used the fourth quarter moving average Producer Price Index (PPI) levels for prescription preparations to trend the $50 threshold forward from the third quarter of CY 2005 (when the Pub. L. 108-173 mandated threshold became effective) to the third quarter of CY 2007. We then rounded the resulting dollar amount to the nearest $5 increment in order to determine the CY 2007 threshold adjustment amount of $55.

Following the CY 2007 methodology (which is discussed in more detail in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68085 through 68086)), we used updated fourth quarter moving average PPI levels to trend the $50 threshold forward from the third quarter of CY 2005 to the third quarter of CY 2008 and again rounded the resulting dollar amount ($57.78) to the nearest $5 increment, which yielded a figure of $60. In performing this calculation, we used the most up-to-date forecasted, quarterly PPI estimates from CMS' Office of the Actuary (OACT). As actual inflation for past quarters replaced forecasted amounts, the PPI estimates for prior quarters have been revised (compared with those used in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule) and have been incorporated into our calculation for this CY 2008 proposed rule. Based on the calculations described above, we are proposing a packaging threshold for CY 2008 of $60. As stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68086), we believe that packaging certain items is a fundamental component of a prospective payment system, that packaging these items does not lead to beneficiary access issues and does not create a problematic site of service differential, that the packaging threshold is reasonable based on the initial establishment in law of a $50 threshold for the CY 2005 OPPS, that updating the $50 threshold is consistent with industry and government practices, and that the PPI is an appropriate mechanism to gauge Part B drug inflation. While we are not proposing for CY 2008 to change this established approach to establishing the general packaging threshold for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, in view of our proposed packaging approach for the CY 2008 OPPS as outlined in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule and our desire to move the OPPS toward a more encounter-based and episode-based payment in the future, we will consider expanded packaging of payment for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals for a future OPPS update. We believe that consideration of expanded packaging for drugs and biologicals is particularly important given the substantial increase that has occurred in recent years in the proportion of HCPCS codes for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that are paid separately, from 30 percent in CY 2003 to 50 percent in CY 2007. We are proposing for CY 2008 to expand the packaging of certain drugs and radiopharmaceuticals, specifically contrast agents and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as discussed in detail in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule. However, we believe that increased packaging of payment for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals more generally under the OPPS could provide significant incentives for hospital efficiency in adopting the most cost-effective approaches to patient care, while providing hospitals with maximum flexibility in managing their resources. Therefore, we are interested in public comments regarding recommended approaches to increase packaging of these products under the OPPS and issues we should consider as we evaluate alternative methodologies for the future.

To determine their CY 2008 proposed packaging status, we calculated the per day cost of all drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that had a HCPCS code in CY 2006 and were paid (via packaged or separate payment) under the OPPS using claims data from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. In order to calculate the per day costs for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals to determine their packaging status in CY 2008, we are proposing to use the methodology that was described in detail in the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule (70 FR 42723 through 42724) and finalized in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68636 through 70 FR 68638). To calculate the proposed CY 2008 per day costs, we used an estimated payment rate for each drug and biological of ASP+5 percent (which is the payment rate we are proposing for separately payable drugs and biologicals in CY 2008, as discussed in more detail subsequently). As noted in section V.A.3. of this proposed rule, we used the manufacturer submitted ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2006 (rates that were used for payment purposes in the physician's office setting, effective April 1, 2007). For items that did not have an ASP based payment rate, we used their mean unit cost derived from the CY 2006 hospital claims data to determine their per day cost. We packaged items with per day cost less than or equal to $60 and identified items with per day cost greater than $60 as separately payable. Consistent with our past practice, we crosswalked historical OPPS claims data from the CY 2006 HCPCS codes that were reported to the CY 2007 HCPCS codes that we display in Addendum B to this proposed rule for payment in CY 2008. We note that HCPCS code A9568 (Technetium Tc-99 arcitumomab, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries), replaced HCPCS code A9549 (Technetium Tc-99 arcitumomab, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries) beginning January 1, 2007. Our CY 2006 claims data indicate that HCPCS code A9549 was billed an average of one time per day. As we do not have claims data available for ratesetting purposes for HCPCS code A9568, we estimated the number of units per day to also be one.

Our policy during previous cycles of the OPPS has been to use updated data to establish final determinations of the packaging status of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals. We note it is also our policy to make an annual packaging determination only when we develop the OPPS final rules. Only items that are identified as separately payable in the final rule will be subject to quarterly updates as discussed in section V.B.3. of this proposed rule. For our calculation of per day costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we are proposing to use ASP data from the first quarter of CY 2007, which would be the basis for calculating payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician's office setting using the ASP methodology, effective July 1, 2007, along with the updated hospital claims data from CY 2006.

Consequently, the packaging status for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals for the final rule using the updated data may be different from their packaged status determined based on the data we are using for this proposed rule. Under such circumstances, we are proposing to apply the following policies to these drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose relationship to the $60 threshold changes based on the final updated data:

• Drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that were paid separately in CY 2007 and that are proposed for separate payment in CY 2008, and then have per day costs equal to or less than $60 based on the updated ASPs and hospital claims data used for the CY 2008 final rule with comment period, would continue to receive separate payment in CY 2008.

• Drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that are packaged in CY 2007 and that are proposed for separate payment in CY 2008, and then have per day costs equal to or less than $60 based on the updated ASPs and hospital claims data used for the CY 2008 final rule with comment period, would remain packaged in CY 2008.

• Drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals for which we are proposing packaged payment in CY 2008 but then had per day costs greater than $60 based on the updated ASPs and hospital claims data used for the CY 2008 final rule with comment period, would receive separate payment in CY 2008.

We note that in sections II.A.4.c.(5) and (6) of this proposed rule that we are proposing to package payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents that would not otherwise be packaged according to the proposed CY 2008 packaging threshold for drugs, biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals. Tables 17 and 19 in sections II.A.4.c.(5) and (6) of this proposed rule list the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents, respectively, that we are proposing to package in CY 2008. We discuss our reasons for treating diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents differently from other drugs, biologicals, and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals below.

For CY 2008, we also are proposing to continue exempting the oral and injectable forms of 5HT3 anti-emetic products from packaging, thereby making separate payment for all of the 5HT3 anti-emetic products. As we stated in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65779 through 65780), it is our understanding that chemotherapy is very difficult for many patients to tolerate, as the side effects are often debilitating. In order for Medicare beneficiaries to achieve the maximum therapeutic benefit from chemotherapy and other therapies with side effects of nausea and vomiting, anti-emetic use is often an integral part of the treatment regimen. We believe that we should continue to ensure that Medicare payment rules do not impede a beneficiary's access to the particular anti-emetic that is most effective for him or her as determined by the beneficiary and his or her physician.

HCPCS Code Short descriptor
J1260 Dolasetron mesylate
J1626 Granisetron HCl injection
J2405 Ondansetron HCl injection
J2469 Palonosetron HCl
Q0166 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral
Q0179 Ondansetron HCl 8 mg oral
Q0180 Dolasetron mesylate oral

3. Proposed Payment for Drugs and Biologicals Without Pass-Through Status That Are Not Packaged

a. Payment for Specified Covered Outpatient Drugs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption OPPS: Specified Covered Outpatient Drugs" at the beginning of your comment.)

(1) Background

Section 1833(t)(14) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, requires special classification of certain separately paid radiopharmaceuticals, drugs, and biologicals and mandates specific payments for these items. Under section 1833(t)(14)(B)(i) of the Act, a "specified covered outpatient drug" is a covered outpatient drug, as defined in section 1927(k)(2) of the Act, for which a separate APC exists and that either is a radiopharmaceutical agent or is a drug or biological for which payment was made on a pass through basis on or before December 31, 2002.

Under section 1833(t)(14)(B)(ii) of the Act, certain drugs and biologicals are designated as exceptions and are not included in the definition of "specified covered outpatient drugs." (SCODs) These exceptions are-

• A drug or biological for which payment is first made on or after January 1, 2003, under the transitional pass-through payment provision in section 1833(t)(6) of the Act.

• A drug or biological for which a temporary HCPCS code has not been assigned.

• During CYs 2004 and 2005, an orphan drug (as designated by the Secretary).

Section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(1) of Pub. L. 108 173, requires that payment for SCODs in CY 2006 and subsequent years be equal to the average acquisition cost for the drug for that year as determined by the Secretary, subject to any adjustment for overhead costs and taking into account the hospital acquisition cost survey data collected by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in CYs 2004 and 2005. If hospital acquisition cost data are not available, the law requires that payment be equal to payment rates established under the methodology described in section 1842(o), section 1847A, or section 1847B of the Act as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary as necessary.

In establishing the CY 2006 payment rates, we evaluated the three data sources that were available to us for setting the CY 2006 payment rates for drugs and biologicals. As described in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68639 through 68644), these data sources were the GAO reported average purchase prices for 55 specified covered outpatient drug categories for the period July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004, collected via a survey of 1,400 acute care Medicare-certified hospitals; ASP data; and mean costs derived from CY 2004 hospital claims data. For the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we used ASP data from the second quarter of CY 2005, which were used to set payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician's office setting effective October 1, 2005, and updated claims data.

In our data analysis for the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we compared the payment rates for drugs and biologicals using data from all three sources described above. We estimated aggregate expenditures for all drugs and biologicals that would be separately payable in CY 2006 and for the 55 drugs and biologicals reported by the GAO using mean costs from the claims data, the GAO mean purchase prices, and the ASP-based payment amounts (ASP+6 percent in most cases), and then calculated the equivalent average ASP-based payment rate under each of the three payment methodologies. We excluded radiopharmaceuticals in our analysis because they were paid at hospital charges reduced to cost during CY 2006. The results based on updated ASP and claims data were published in Table 24 of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period. For a full discussion of our reasons for using these data, we refer readers to section V.B.3.a. of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68639 through 68644).

As we noted in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, findings from a MedPAC survey of hospital charging practices indicated that hospitals set charges for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals high enough to reflect their pharmacy handling costs as well as their acquisition costs. In consideration of this information, we stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period that payment rates derived from hospital claims data also included acquisition and pharmacy handling costs because they are derived directly from hospital charges (70 FR 68642). In CYs 2006 and 2007, we finalized a policy of providing payment to HOPDs for drugs, biologicals, and associated pharmacy handling costs at a rate of ASP+6 percent. In addition, in CY 2006 we had proposed to collect pharmacy overhead charge data via special pharmacy overhead HCPCS codes that hospitals would report. We did not finalize this proposal for CY 2006 because of hospital concerns regarding the administrative burden associated with reporting pharmacy overhead with these special HCPCS codes (70 FR 68657 through 68665).

(2) Proposed Payment Policy

The provision in section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act, as described above, continues to be applicable to determining payments for SCODs for CY 2008. This provision requires that in CY 2008 payment for SCODs be equal to the average acquisition cost for the drug for that year as determined by the Secretary, subject to any adjustment for overhead costs and taking into account the hospital acquisition cost survey data collected by the GAO in CYs 2004 and 2005. If hospital acquisition cost data are not available, the law requires that payment be equal to payment rates established under the methodology described in section 1842(o), section 1847A, or section 1847B of the Act as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary as necessary. In addition, section 1833(t)(14)(E)(ii) authorizes the Secretary to adjust APC weights for SCODs to take into account the MedPAC report relating to overhead and related expenses, such as pharmacy services and handling costs.

During the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS implement a three-phase plan to address OPPS payment for pharmacy overhead costs. The first phase of the recommended plan involves CMS working with interested stakeholders to develop a system of defining pharmacy overhead categories for outpatient drugs that require different levels of pharmacy resources. In addition, this phase includes a provision recommending that CMS provide payment for pharmacy overhead costs by setting payment rates for the developed categories through New Technology APCs, presumably while collecting hospital cost data on these services. The second phase of the recommended plan calls for CMS to review estimates of pharmacy overhead costs as identified by the GAO and MedPAC, and to consider external survey data from stakeholders. The third and final phase of the recommended plan calls for specific billing of pharmacy overhead costs using HCPCS codes (corresponding to the categories developed in phase one, with payment rates resulting from submitted hospital claims data) on the same claim as a drug administration service. The APC Panel recommended that the overhead payments be made in addition to the current ASP+6 percent payment rates for separately payable drugs and biologicals that do not have pass-through status. We also have met with interested stakeholders who have presented proposals similar to the APC Panel's recommended plan with various modifications to that recommendation, including suggestions for the assignment of specific drugs and biologicals to various overhead categories and potential overhead payment rates for such categories in the first phase of the APC Panel's recommended plan. In addition, some stakeholders have recommended that CMS conduct a survey of pharmacy overhead costs in the second phase of the APC Panel's recommended plan.

While we appreciate the APC Panel's recommendation, as well as similar suggestions from other stakeholders, we are not proposing to adopt the APCPanel's recommendation for CY 2008. As discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, for CY 2008, we are proposing to expand packaging for a number of different groups of services. Given our belief that packaging can be helpful in promoting hospital efficiency and long-term cost containment, we do not believe it would be desirable to take steps that would ultimately lead to payment for pharmacy overhead costs being unpackaged under the OPPS. In addition, we note that the APC Panel recommended that CMS establish separate payment amounts for pharmacy overhead in addition to the current combined payment for drug acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead of ASP+6 percent. As we discussed in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68657) and in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68089 through 68092), findings from a MedPAC survey of hospital charging practices indicated that hospitals set charges for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals high enough to reflect their pharmacy handling costs as well as their acquisition costs. We believe that our payment rates for drug acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead should be determined based on the costs reflected in our claims data, as these costs reflect both acquisition costs and overhead costs. We also believe that establishing additional payment for pharmacy overhead beyond our proposed payment rates based on claims data would distort the relative relationship of costs across HOPD services, which is the basis of the OPPS.

While we are not proposing to adopt the APC Panel's recommendation for CY 2008, we considered several other options for payment for drug acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead for CY 2008. First, we considered proposing again the methodology we had proposed for CY 2006, which involved the establishment of three drug overhead categories that hospitals would use to report pharmacy overhead charges associated with a drug provided in the HOPD. Until such data were available for ratesetting purposes, we considered continuing our CY 2007 methodology of bundling average hospital acquisition and pharmacy overhead payments. While this approach has the advantage of not paying separately for pharmacy overhead until we would have claims data on which to establish separate payment rates for drug acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead, its goal would still be to ultimately unpackage OPPS payment for pharmacy overhead. We have decided not to propose this option because we believe it is undesirable to take steps that would ultimately lead to pharmacy overhead being unpackaged at the same time that we are proposing measures to expand packaging under the OPPS and are considering moving toward more episode-based and encounter-based payment. Furthermore, we note that, as we considered this approach, we were mindful of the comments we received in response to our CY 2006 proposed rule expressing concern about the additional administrative burden on staff and coders that this methodology might cause.

Second, we considered continuing our CY 2007 methodology of providing a single bundled payment representing average hospital acquisition costs and associated pharmacy overhead costs. As stated previously, we believe that hospitals are including pharmacy overhead costs in their charges for drugs, consistent with MedPAC's findings. While we continue to believe that a combined payment amount for drug acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead based on our claims data is a reasonable methodology, adequately accounts for acquisition costs and overhead, and is consistent with our broader packaging efforts, we have decided to propose a slight variant of this approach for CY 2008 instead.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue our methodology of providing a combined payment rate for drug and biological acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead. However, in addition, we are proposing to instruct hospitals to remove the pharmacy overhead charge from the charge for the drug or biological and instead report the pharmacy overhead charge on an uncoded revenue code line on the claim beginning in CY 2008. This proposed change, from a CY 2007 policy where hospitals include pharmacy overhead in their charges for the drug or biological to a CY 2008 policy of including the pharmacy overhead charges on an uncoded revenue code line, would allow us to package pharmacy overhead costs for drugs and biologicals into payment for the associated procedure, likely a drug administration procedure, in future years when the CY 2008 claims data become available for ratesetting. We are proposing to apply this policy to the reporting of charges for all drugs and biologicals, including contrast agents, irrespective of the item's packaged or separately payable status for the CY 2008 OPPS. We are not proposing to apply this policy to the reporting of overhead charges for radiopharmaceuticals given the explicit instructions we gave hospitals beginning in CY 2006 to include the charges for radiopharmaceutical overhead and handling in the charges for the radiopharmaceutical product.

This proposal would not change our current policy of packaging payment for pharmacy overhead with payment for another item or service. Rather, in future years it would only change the types of items or services with which pharmacy overhead is packaged. Once CY 2008 claims data become available for ratesetting, this proposal would lead to pharmacy overhead for separately payable drugs being packaged with payment for the associated procedure, likely a drug administration procedure, rather than the current policy where pharmacy overhead for separately payable drugs is packaged with the payment for the drug.

We note that, in the case of current OPPS payment for packaged drugs, payment for both the drugs and their associated pharmacy overhead costs is already packaged into payment for the associated separately payable procedures, including drug administration services as discussed in detail in section II.A.1.b.(2) of this proposed rule. Packaging pharmacy overhead for separately payable drugs and biologicals into the payments for drug administration would enhance the accuracy of payments by packaging overhead for similar drugs into the commonly associated separately payable services, for example, by packaging the pharmacy overhead for a chemotherapy drug with the chemotherapy drug administration code also included on the claim. In addition, this methodology is consistent with the increased packaging efforts discussed earlier in this proposed rule. Because we would not expect to have claims data reflecting these reporting changes until CY 2010, we are proposing to continue to provide a combined payment rate for acquisition costs and pharmacy overhead for separately payable drugs and biologicals in CY 2008 similar to the combined payment rate provided in CYs 2006 and 2007 that represents the average hospital acquisition cost and pharmacy overhead cost.

Under our proposal, hospitals would be asked to report pharmacy overhead charges on an uncoded revenue code line. By having hospitals report pharmacy overhead on an uncoded revenue code line, they would have the flexibility to decide whether they reported a pharmacy overhead charge per drug or per episode of drug administration services. The pharmacy overhead charges reported through an uncoded revenue code line would be like any other charge for an uncoded revenue code line on the claim. For example, hospitals may already report charges for some drugs or pharmacy-related services through an uncoded revenue code charge. Our proposal would mean that hospitals would be reporting pharmacy overhead on an uncoded revenue code line, in addition to any drugs or pharmacy-related services that they may already be reporting in that manner. According to our standard OPPS ratesetting methodology, we would package all such uncoded revenue code lines on the claim to develop the median cost for the separately payable service with which the pharmacy charges are reported.

We note that when we proposed establishing specific HCPCS codes for hospitals to report pharmacy overhead for CY 2006, commenters expressed a number of concerns about how this reporting and charging methodology would be different from the approach for other private payers. Some commenters voiced concern that while the proposal would have required hospitals to modify their billing systems to separate the pharmacy overhead charge from the drug charge for Medicare claims, hospitals would need to bill them as a single line item for other payers. Some commenters were concerned that this might require hospitals to charge Medicare differently from all other payers for the same services. With regard to our current proposal for CY 2008 to have hospitals report a charge for the drug and a charge for pharmacy overhead via an uncoded revenue code line, we believe our current approach is consistent with Medicare regulations. So long as hospitals provide the same total charge to all payers, it would be acceptable to report that charge as a line item for one payer and two (or more) line items for another payer.

For this proposed rule, we evaluated two data sources that we have available to us for setting the CY 2008 payment rates for drugs and biologicals. The first source of drug pricing information that we have is the ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2006, which were used to set payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician's office setting, effective April 1, 2007. We have ASP-based prices for approximately 500 drugs and biologicals (including contrast agents) payable under the OPPS. However, we currently do not have any ASP data on radiopharmaceuticals.

The second source of cost data that we have for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals is the mean and median costs derived from the CY 2006 hospital claims data. As section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act clearly specifies that payment for SCODs in CY 2008 be equal to the "average" acquisition cost for the drug, we limited our analysis to the mean costs of drugs determined using the hospital claims data, instead of using median costs.

In our data analysis, we compared the payment rates for drugs and biologicals using data from both sources described above. After determining the proposed CY 2008 packaging status of drugs and biologicals, we estimated aggregate expenditures for all drugs and biologicals (excluding radiopharmaceuticals) that would be separately payable in CY 2008 using mean costs from the hospital claims data and the ASP-based payment amounts, and calculated the equivalent average ASP-based payment rate under both payment methodologies.

The results of our data analysis indicate that using mean unit cost to set the payment rates for the drugs and biologicals that would be separately payable in CY 2008 would be equivalent to basing their payment rates, on average, at ASP+5 percent. Therefore, we are proposing to continue to provide a bundled payment for CY 2008 at ASP+5 percent while hospitals change their charge practices to bill pharmacy overhead charges on an uncoded revenue center line as discussed above. As stated previously, we believe that this methodology would continue to provide accurate payments for average acquisition costs of Part B drugs and pharmacy overhead costs during this transition. In addition, as described in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, for contrast agents we are proposing a supplemental approach which would package payment for all contrast media under the CY 2008 OPPS, and our specific rationale for this modified approach is described in our discussion of payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals included in section V.A.3.a.(4)(b) of this proposed rule.

(3) Proposed Payment for Blood Clotting Factors

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Blood Clotting Factors" at the beginning of your comment.)

For CY 2007, we are providing payment for blood clotting factors under the OPPS at ASP+6 percent plus an additional payment for the furnishing fee that is also a part of the payment for blood clotting factors furnished in physicians' offices under Medicare Part B. The CY 2007 updated furnishing fee is $0.152 per unit.

For the CY 2008 OPPS, we are proposing to pay for blood clotting factors at ASP+5 percent and to continue our policy for payment of the furnishing fee using the updated amount for CY 2008 as presented in the CY 2008 MPFS final rule.

We have consistently noted that we would update the payment amount for the furnishing fee each year (based on the consumer price index) so that the payment amount for the furnishing fee is equal to the furnishing fee payment amount noted in the MPFS final rule. As discussed in greater detail in the CY 2008 MPFS proposed rule, the CPI data for the 12 month period ending in June 2007 is not yet available. In the CY 2008 MPFS final rule, we will include the actual figure for the percent change in the CPI for medical care for the 12-month period ending June 2007, and the updated furnishing fee for CY 2008 we have calculated based on that figure.

Because the furnishing fee update is based on the percentage increase in the CPI for medical care for the 12 month period ending with June of the previous year and the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the applicable CPI data after the OPPS and MPFS proposed rules are published, we have not been able to include the actual updated furnishing fee in the CY 2006 through CY 2008 OPPS and MPFS proposed rules. Rather, we announced in these proposed rules that we intended to include the actual figure for the percent change in the applicable CPI, and the updated furnishing fee calculated based on that figure in the associated final rule. Given the timing of the availability of the applicable data and our timeframe for preparing proposed rules, this process is unavoidable and likely to remain unchanged in the future. We believe that including a discussion of the furnishing fee update in annual rulemaking does not provide an advantage over other means of announcing this information, so long as the current statutory update methodology continues in effect. We believe that the public's need for information and adequate notice regarding the updated furnishing fee can be better met by issuing program instructions which will eliminate the discussion of the furnishing fee update annually in rulemaking. In addition, by communicating the updated furnishing fee in program instruction, the actual figure for the percent change in the applicable CPI and the updated furnishing fee calculated based on that figure can be announced more timely than when included as part of the annual rulemaking process. Because the furnishing fee update process is statutorily determined and is based on an index that is not affected by administrative discretion or public comment, we do not believe our proposed means of communicating the update will adversely affect stakeholders or the public.Therefore, for CY 2009 and thereafter, until such time as the update methodology may be modified, we are proposing to announce the blood clotting furnishing fee using applicable program instructions and posting on the CMS Web site. For additional information and instructions on how to submit comments on this proposal, we refer readers to the CY 2008 MPFS proposed rule.

(4) Proposed Payment for Radiopharmaceuticals

(a) Background

Section 303(h) of Pub. L. 108-173 exempted radiopharmaceuticals from ASP pricing in the physician's office setting. Beginning in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period, we have exempted radiopharmaceutical manufacturers from reporting ASP data for payment purposes under the OPPS (for more information, we refer readers to the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period and the CY 2006OPPS final rule with comment period, 69 FR 65811 and 70 FR 68655, respectively). Consequently, we do not have ASP data for radiopharmaceuticals for consideration for CY 2008 OPPS ratesetting. In accordance with section 1833(t)(14)(B)(i)(I) of the Act, radiopharmaceuticals are classified under the OPPS as SCODs. Accordingly, payments for radiopharmaceuticals are to be made at average acquisition cost as determined by the Secretary and subject to any adjustment for overhead costs. Radiopharmaceuticals are also subject to the policies affecting all similarly classified OPPS drugs and biologicals, such as pass-through payments and packaging determinations, discussed earlier in this proposed rule.

For CYs 2006 and 2007, we used mean unit cost data from hospital claims to determine each radiopharmaceutical's packaging status, and implemented a temporary policy to pay for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals based on the hospital's charge for each radiopharmaceutical adjusted to cost using the hospital's overall CCR. This methodology was finalized as an interim proxy for average acquisition cost because of the unique circumstances associated with providing radiopharmaceutical products to Medicare beneficiaries. The single OPPS payment represented Medicare payment for both the acquisition cost of the radiopharmaceutical and its associated pharmacy overhead costs. We clearly stated in both the CY 2006 and CY 2007 OPPS final rules with comment period that we did not intend to maintain this methodology permanently (70 FR 68656 and 71 FR 68096, respectively), and that we would continue to actively seek other methodologies for setting payments for radiopharmaceuticals in future years.

During the CY 2006 and CY 2007 rulemaking processes, we encouraged hospitals and the radiopharmaceutical stakeholders to assist us in developing a viable long-term prospective payment methodology for these products under the OPPS. We are pleased to note that we have had many discussions over this past year with interested parties regarding the availability and limitations of radiopharmaceutical cost data. In addition, we have received several suggestions from interested parties on how to structure future payment methodologies. Many of the proposals we have received have suggested that we consider differentiating radiopharmaceutical products into two different categories by cost, at least in part because stakeholders have speculated that charge compression leads to inappropriately low calculated costs for expensive radiopharmaceuticals. For CY 2008, we are making separate payment proposals for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. While we have not grouped radiopharmaceuticals based on cost, we note that the therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals typically are more expensive than the diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. We identified all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals specifically as those Level II HCPCS codes that include the term "diagnostic" along with a radiopharmaceutical in their long code descriptors. Therefore, we were able to distinguish therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals from diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as those Level II HCPCS codes that have the term"therapeutic" along with a radiopharmaceutical in their long code descriptors. We note that all radiopharmaceutical products fall into one category or the other; their use as a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical or therapeutic radiopharmaceutical is mutually exclusive.

(b) Proposed Payment for Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Payment for Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals" at the beginning of your comment.)

As discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to package payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents with per day costs over $60 as part of our packaging proposal for CY 2008. Radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents currently are defined as SCODs in section 1833(t)(14)(B) of the Act, and we currently package payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents with per day costs of $55 or less. However, our proposal for CY 2008 also includes packaging payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents, regardless of their per day cost. Packaging costs into a single aggregate payment for a service, encounter, or episode of care is a fundamental principle that distinguishes a prospective payment system from a fee schedule. In general, packaging the costs of items and services into the payment for the primary procedure or service with which they are associated encourages hospital efficiencies and also enables hospitals to manage their resources with maximum flexibility. The proportion of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that are separately paid has increased in recent years, from 30 percent of HCPCS codes for these products in CY 2003 to 50 percent in CY 2007, a pattern that has been noted previously for procedural services as well. Our proposal to package payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents regardless of per day cost furthers the fundamental principles of a prospective payment system.

We believe our proposal to treat diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents differently from other SCODs is appropriate for several reasons. First, the statutory requirement that we must pay separately for drugs and biologicals for which the per day cost exceeds $50 under section 1833(t)(16)(B) of the Act has expired. Therefore, we are not restricted to the extent to which we can package payment for SCODs and other drugs, nor are we required to treat all classes of drugs in the same manner with regard to whether they are packaged or separately paid. We have used this flexibility to make different packaging determinations for several years with regard to specific anti-emetic drugs. While we are proposing to continue to establish an updated cost threshold for packaging drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, we are also proposing an approach specific to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents that would otherwise be separately paid.

Second, we see diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents as functioning effectively as supplies that enable the provision of an independent service. More specifically, contrast agents are always provided in support of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that involves imaging and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are always provided in support of a diagnostic nuclear medicine scan. This is different from many other SCODs, for example, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, where the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical itself is the primary therapeutic modality. Given the inherent function of contrast agents and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as supportive to the performance of an independent procedure, we view the packaging of payment for contrast agents and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as a logical initial step to expand packaging for SCODs. As we consider moving to additional encounter-based and episode-based payment in future years, we may consider additional options for packaging more SCODs in the future.

Third, section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act requires that payment for SCODs be set prospectively based on a measure of average hospital acquisition cost. While we have ASP data for contrast agents, the lack of ASP data as a source of average acquisition cost for radiopharmaceuticals and the varying inclusion of overhead and handling costs in the charge for a radiopharmaceutical resulted in payment for radiopharmaceuticals at charges reduced to cost on a temporary basis for CYs 2006 and 2007.

We now believe our claims data offer an acceptable proxy for average hospital acquisition cost and associated handling and preparation costs for radiopharmaceuticals. We believe that hospitals have adapted to the CY 2006 coding changes for radiopharmaceuticals and responded to our instructions to include charges for radiopharmaceutical handling in their charges for the radiopharmaceutical products. This issue is discussed in greater detail under section V.B.3.a.(4)(c) of this proposed rule regarding our proposed CY 2008 payment methodology for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. We have relied on mean unit costs derived from our claims data as one proxy for average acquisition cost and pharmacy overhead, and we use these data to determine the packaging status for SCODs. However, in light of improved data for radiopharmaceuticals in the CY 2006 claims, we believe that the line item estimated cost for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical in our claims data is a reasonable approximation of average acquisition and preparation and handling costs for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. Further, because the standard OPPS packaging methodology packages the total estimated cost for each radiopharmaceutical on each claim (including the full range costs observed on the claims) with the cost of associated nuclear medicine procedures for ratesetting, this packaging approach is consistent with considering the average cost for radiopharmaceuticals, rather than the median. We also note that we believe our improved claims data could support the establishment of separate, prospective payment rates for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with per day costs exceeding our general packaging threshold (analogous to our proposal for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals). However, we are proposing to package all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals because we believe additional packaging of payment for supportive and ancillary services, including diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, would provide additional incentives for efficiency and greater flexibility for hospitals to manage their resources.

In the case of contrast agents, while we have ASP data that can be a proxy for average hospital acquisition cost and associated handling and preparation costs, payment for almost all contrast agents would be packaged under the OPPS for CY 2008 based on the $60 per day packaging threshold. Therefore, as discussed in more detail in section V.B.3.a.(4) of this proposed rule, we believe it would be most appropriate to package payment for all contrast agents for CY 2008, to better provide for accurate payment for the associated tests and procedures that promotes hospital efficiency.

In summary, we view diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents as ancillary and supportive of the diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures in which they are used. In light of our authority to make different packaging determinations, and the improved reporting of hospital charges for radiopharmaceutical handling in the CY 2006 claims data, we propose to package payment for contrast agents and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for CY 2008.

(c) Proposed Payment for Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Payment for Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals" at the beginning of your comment.)

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue separate payment for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals that have a mean per day cost of more than $60, consistent with the packaging methodology applied to other nonpass-through drugs and biologicals. We believe that therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals are distinct from diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals because the primary purpose of providing a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical is the radiopharmaceutical treatment itself, whereas a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical is administered in support of the performance of a diagnostic nuclear medicine study that is the primary service. For separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, we are proposing to establish CY 2008 payment rates based on their mean unit costs from our CY 2006 OPPS claims data.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68095), we again reiterated our intent to develop a suitable prospective payment methodology for radiopharmaceutical products paid under the OPPS in future years, beginning in CY 2008. Since the start of the temporary cost-based payment methodology for radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2006, we have met with several interested parties on this topic and have received several suggestions from these stakeholders regarding payment methodologies that we could employ for future use under the OPPS.

In considering payment options for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for CY 2008, we examined several alternatives. First, we considered retaining the CY 2007 methodology of providing payment for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals at a hospital's charges reduced to cost using the hospital's overall CCR. While this option would provide consistency in the payment methodology from year to year, we have noted on several occasions, including in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period and in various public forums such as the APC Panel meetings, that this methodology was not intended to be the basis of providing payment to hospitals for these products beyond CY 2007. Payment on a claim-specific cost basis is not consistent with the payment of items and services on a prospective basis under the OPPS and may lead to extremely high or low payments to hospitals for radiopharmaceuticals, even when those products would be expected to have relatively predictable and consistent acquisition and handling costs across individual clinical cases and hospitals. In addition, we have stated that we believe that using hospitals' overall CCRs to determine payments could result in an overstatement of radiopharmaceutical costs, which are likely reported in several cost centers, such as diagnostic radiology, that have lower CCRs than hospitals' overall CCRs (71 FR 68095). For these reasons, we are not proposing to use this methodology to set their payment rates for CY 2008.

The second option we considered, and are proposing, as a methodology for providing payment for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2008, is to establish prospective payment rates for separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals using mean costs derived from the CY 2006 claims data, where the costs are determined using our standard methodology of applying hospital-specific departmental CCRs to radiopharmaceutical charges, defaulting to hospital-specific overall CCRs only if appropriate departmental CCRs are unavailable. As we stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we believe this methodology provides us with the most consistent, accurate, and efficient methodology for prospectively establishing payment rates for separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals (71 FR 49587). We believe that adopting prospective payment based on historical hospital claims data is appropriate because it serves as our most accurate available proxy for the average hospital acquisition cost of separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceutical products. In addition, we have found that our general prospective payment methodology based on historical hospital claims data results in more consistent, predictable, and equitable payment amounts across hospitals and likely provides incentives to hospitals for efficiently and economically providing these outpatient services. Therefore, we expect that the hospital-specific payment variability found under a charge-reduced-to-cost methodology would no longer affect these products under our CY 2008 proposal.

Although we received comments to our CY 2007 proposed rule indicating that CY 2005 claims data used for that update did not incorporate associated overhead charges into the radiopharmaceutical charge, in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68095) we stated that we expected that hospitals would have adapted to the CY 2006 HCPCS coding changes for some radiopharmaceuticals and responded to our instructions to include their charges for radiopharmaceutical handling in their charges for the radiopharmaceutical products so these costs would be reflected in the CY 2008 ratesetting process. This continues to be our expectation, and we believe that the CY 2006 claims data that we are using to set the CY 2008 OPPS payment rates reflect both the radiopharmaceutical charge and associated overhead charges. As discussed at the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, our CY 2006 claims data show that a greater proportion of radiopharmaceuticals experienced an increase in their median costs from CY 2005 to CY 2006 than experienced a decrease. We indicated that this trend is consistent with the agency's expectations that hospitals would comply with our instructions to include charges for radiopharmaceutical handling in their charges for the radiopharmaceutical products for CY 2006. Therefore, we believe that setting CY 2008 prospective payment rates based on CY 2006 hospital claims data as described above serves as an acceptable combined proxy for average hospital acquisition costs and radiopharmaceutical handling.

During meetings with external stakeholders over the past year, we have been presented with several other suggestions regarding OPPS payment for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2008. One of these options included a suggestion that we employ alternative trimming methodologies in order to produce a claims-based mean cost that would more accurately reflect hospital purchase prices for these products. However, no specific trimming approaches for radiopharmaceuticals were offered for our consideration for CY 2008. We have chosen not to propose a methodology based on special OPPS data trimming for the CY 2008 proposed payment of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for the following reasons. First, the OPPS has a standard data trimming methodology to calculate drug, biological, and radiopharmaceutical per day costs from hospital claims data. This includes both a specific trim on units for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that is ±3 standard deviations from the geometric mean, and a standard trim of any line-item with a cost per unit that is ±3 standard deviations from the geometric mean that is applied across all items and services. Both trims are conducted on the transformed variable, taking the natural log of both units and cost per unit, in order to trim evenly relative to the center of the distribution. Both units and costs per unit are never negative, and there are some therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals with very high units and costs per unit in our hospital claims data. These trims are conservative and typically eliminate only the most egregious observations, ones that could be due to erroneous reporting. For therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, the unit trim alone removed all items that would have been eliminated under the cost trim, and with the exception of HCPCS code A9563 (Sodium phosphate P-32, therapeutic, per millicurie), this trim removed observations with unit costs below the mean unit cost listed in Table 44 below. That is, overall, the result of applying our trimming methodology increased the mean unit cost reported in Table 44.

As a payment system based on relative payment weights, altering the trimming methodology for a particular set of services could unduly influence the relativity of the resulting payment weights for those particular services and could inappropriately redistribute payments in a budget neutral OPPS. We have no reason to believe that hospitals report costs differently for radiopharmaceuticals than they do for other items. As we discuss further in section II.A.1. of this proposed rule, what is important for setting appropriate payment rates under a prospective payment system is accuracy in estimating the relative costliness of services, and not the nominal value of the observed cost. Second, we are not convinced that employing an alternative trimming methodology would result in the most appropriate cost estimates for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. We believe that because hospitals were paid in CY 2006 for each therapeutic radiopharmaceutical they reported according to a claim-specific charge that was reduced to cost for payment, hospitals had an incentive to accurately account for the full costs of these products in establishing their charges. In addition, we have no way of knowing the specific clinical scenario that resulted in any given claim with certain reported units and charges for a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical. Therefore, we do not believe it would be appropriate to utilize a ratesetting methodology that could disregard correctly coded claims. While we appreciate this recommendation, we are not proposing a payment methodology that includes additional trimming of hospital claims data for therapeutic radiopharmaceutical products for CY 2008.

Recommendations other than trimming have centered around providing CMS with external data on radiopharmaceutical costs. One specific recommendation that we received from interested stakeholders requested that we allow hospitals to submit their invoices to CMS. With the invoice information, CMS could establish a prospective payment rate for radiopharmaceuticals that would be calculated taking into consideration the total amount invoiced for the radiopharmaceutical, transportation costs, and applicable rebates. While this payment rate would not include payment for certain radiopharmaceutical overhead and handling costs, stakeholders suggested that these costs could be packaged into the associated procedure payment rather than the payment for the radiopharmaceutical. Stakeholders also generally have recommended that we could collect external data from various sources (such as manufacturers, nuclear pharmacies, and others) to use for therapeutic radiopharmaceutical ratesetting purposes in CY 2008.

We are not proposing a methodology using external data for CY 2008 for the following reasons. First, any approach relying on external data has the same disadvantage previously discussed of differentially influencing the relativity of payment weights for radiopharmaceuticals in the budget neutral OPPS payment system, where we utilize a standard ratesetting methodology for other services. In addition, it is not clear that invoice information from hospitals or cost information from nuclear pharmacies would be more accurate than hospitals' costs for radiopharmaceuticals that we currently calculate based on hospitals' charges reduced to cost by application of a CCR, and such information would generally exclude the costs of the hospital's handling of the radiopharmaceuticals. However, we note that we do not currently identify separate costs for this radiopharmaceutical handling that we could then package into the costs of the associated diagnostic nuclear medicine studies and treatment procedures. Moreover, hospitals currently have the flexibility to set their charges for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, taking into account a variety of factors, including acquisition costs and transportation costs, so we believe it is likely that hospitals are already taking this information into consideration when establishing their charges. Further, we have already instructed hospitals to include overhead charges for radiopharmaceuticals in the charge for the radiopharmaceutical product. We have received several reports that hospitals have made these changes, when necessary, and that other changes are in process to conform to our instructions. A ratesetting approach based on external data would likely present a burden to those hospitals that have been working over the past 2 years to align their charging practices with our stated instructions. Adoption of any methodology systematically relying on external data also would be administratively burdensome for CMS because we would need to collect, process, and review external information to ensure that it was valid, reliable, and representative of a diverse group of hospitals so that it could be used to establish rates for all hospitals. For these reasons, we are not proposing to collect hospital invoices or otherwise rely on external data in order to establish prospective payment rates for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for CY 2008.

The eight therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals that we are proposing to pay separately in CY 2008 under our proposed methodology of mean units costs calculated from CY 2006 hospitals claims are listed in Table 44 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI Proposed CY 2008 mean cost
A9517 I131 iodide cap, rx 1064 K $6.22
A9530 I131 iodide sol, rx 1150 K 11.74
A9543 Y90 ibritumomab, rx 1643 K 12,030.02
A9545 I131 tositumomab, rx 1645 K 8,283.41
A9563 P32 Na phosphate 1675 K 118.02
A9564 P32 chromic phosphate 1676 K 122.17
A9600 Sr89 strontium 0701 K 610.07
A9605 Sm 153 lexidronm 0702 K 1,446.05

We note that we have received anecdotal reports from some industry stakeholders asserting that the mean costs for the most expensive radiopharmaceuticals are understated in our claims data. We specifically invite comment on how the CY 2008 OPPS payment rates that we are proposing for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals compare with the acquisition and associated handling costs of an efficient provider. We also are soliciting suggestions on approaches that could be adopted by Medicare or industry groups to promote improvements in hospital reporting of charges and costs for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to the extent that they are warranted and feasible. Some stakeholders have stated that charge compression may be adversely affecting our estimates of the mean cost for expensive radiopharmaceuticals. As discussed in more detail in section II.A.1 of this proposed rule, while we are not proposing to implement adjustments for charge compression for CY 2008 based on the RTI Report, which focused only on inpatient charges, we are proposing steps to explore this issue further for the future. We are proposing to develop an all-charges model that would compare variation in CCRs with variation in charges to establish disaggregated CCRs that could be applied to both inpatient and outpatient charges. We are also proposing to evaluate the results of that methodology for purposes of determining whether the resulting disaggregatedCCRs should be proposed for to adjust for charge compressions in developing the CY 2009 OPPS payment rates.

During its March 2007 meeting, the APC Panel made two recommendations regarding radiopharmaceuticals. First, the APC Panel recommended that CMS work with stakeholders on issues related to payment for radiopharmaceuticals, including evaluating claims data for different classes of radiopharmaceuticals and ensuring that a nuclear medicine procedure claim always includes at least one reported radiopharmaceutical agent. As discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation, and we welcome public comment on the burden hospitals would experience should we require such precise reporting. We also are seeking comment specifically on the importance of such a requirement in light of our discussion in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule on the representation of radiopharmaceuticals in the single claims for diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, the presence of uncoded revenue code charges specific to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals on claims without a coded radiopharmaceutical, and our proposal to package payment for all diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for CY 2008.

Second, the APC Panel recommended that we consider the use of external data and work with stakeholders to determine the correct code descriptor units for each radiopharmaceutical, including HCPCS code A9524 (Iodine I-131 iodinated serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuries). We appreciate the APC Panel's recommendation. We are always open to meeting with interested stakeholders and examining any data they may provide to us. However, we are unable to accept the APC Panel's recommendation concerning the development of specific code descriptors because decisions regarding the creation of permanent HCPCS codes, including code descriptors, are coordinated by the National HCPCS Panel and are outside the scope of the OPPS. For further information on the HCPCS coding process, we refer readers to the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedHCPCSGenInfo/01_Overview.asp#TopOfPage . We encourage interested parties to submit requests for revisions of code descriptors to the National HCPCS Panel for its consideration.

b. Proposed Payment for Nonpass-Through Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals with HCPCS Codes, but without OPPS Hospital Claims Data

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption OPPS: Nonpass-Through Coded Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals without Claims Data.)

Pub. L. 108-173 does not address the OPPS payment in CY 2005 and after for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that have assigned HCPCS codes, but that do not have a reference AWP or approval for payment as pass-through drugs or biologicals. Because there is no statutory provision that dictated payment for such drugs and biologicals in CY 2005, and because we had no hospital claims data to use in establishing a payment rate for them, we investigated several payment options for CY 2005 and discussed them in detail in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65797 through 65799).

For CYs 2005, 2006, and 2007, we finalized our policy to provide separate payment for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals with HCPCS codes, but which did not have pass through status at a rate that was equivalent to the payment they received in the physician's office setting, established in accordance with the ASP methodology.

As discussed in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65797), and the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68666), new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals may be expensive, and we are concerned that packaging these new items might jeopardize beneficiary access to them. In addition, we do not want to delay separate payment for these items solely because a pass-through application was not submitted. However, we note that for CY 2008 we are proposing to explicitly account for the pass-through payment amount associated with pass-through drugs and biologicals, in the context of our CY 2008 proposal for the payment of separately payable nonpass-through drugs and biologicals at ASP+5 percent. Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to provide payment for these new drugs and biologicals with HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2008, but which do not have pass-through status and are without OPPS hospital claims data, at ASP+5 percent, consistent with our proposed payment methodology for other nonpass-through drugs and biologicals. This proposal would ensure that we are treating new nonpass-through drugs and biologicals like other drugs and biologicals under the OPPS, unless they are granted pass-through status. Only if they were pass-through drugs and biologicals would they receive a different payment for CY 2008, generally equivalent to the payment these drugs and biologicals would receive in the physician's office setting, consistent with the requirements of the statute.

In accordance with the ASP methodology, in the absence of ASP data, we are proposing to continue the policy we implemented during CYs 2005, 2006, and 2007 of using the WAC for the product to establish the initial payment rate. However, we note that if the WAC is also unavailable, we would make payment at 95 percent of the product's most recent AWP. We are also proposing to assign status indicator "K" to HCPCS codes for new drugs and biologicals for which we have not received a pass-through application. We further note that with respect to new items for which we do not have ASP data, once their ASP data become available in later quarter submissions, their payment rates under the OPPS will be adjusted so that the rates are based on the ASP methodology and set to ASP+5 percent. We are also proposing to base payment for new therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals with HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2008, but which do not have pass-through status, on the WACs for these products as ASP data for radiopharmaceuticals are not available. In addition, we note that if the WACs are also unavailable, we would make payment for the therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals at 95 percent of their most recent AWPs. Analogous to new drugs and biologicals, we are proposing to assign status indicator "K" to HCPCS codes for new therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for which we have not received a pass-through application. Consistent with other ASP-based payments, we are proposing to make any appropriate adjustments to the payment amounts for drugs and biologicals in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period and also on a quarterly basis on our Web site during CY 2008 if later quarter ASP submissions (or more recent WACs or AWPs) indicate that adjustments to the payment rates for these drugs and biologicals are necessary. The payment rates for new therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals would also be adjusted accordingly. We also are proposing to make appropriate adjustments to the payment rates for new drugs and biologicals in the event that they become covered under the CAP in the future. We note that the new CY 2008 HCPCS codes for drugs, biologicals, and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals are not available at the time of the development of this proposed rule; however, they will be included in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

There are several nonpass-through drugs and biologicals that were payable in CY 2006 and/or CY 2007 for which we do not have any CY 2006 hospital claims data. In order to determine the packaging status of these items for CY 2008, we calculated an estimate of the per day cost of each of these items by multiplying the payment rate for each product based on ASP+5 percent, similar to other nonpass-through drugs and biologicals paid under the OPPS, by an estimated average number of units of each product that would typically be furnished to a patient during one administration in the hospital outpatient setting. We are proposing to package items for which we estimate the per administration cost to be less than or equal to $60, which is the general packaging threshold that we are proposing for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2008. We are proposing to pay separately for items with an estimated per administration cost greater than $60 (with the exception of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents which we are proposing to package regardless of cost, as discussed in more detail above). We are proposing that the CY 2008 payment for separately payable items without CY 2006 claims data would be based on ASP+5 percent, similar to other separately payable nonnpass-through drugs and biologcals under the OPPS. In accordance with the ASP methodology used in the physician office setting, in the absence of ASP data, we would use the WAC for the product to establish the initial payment rate. However, we note that if the WAC is also unavailable, we would make payment at 95 percent of the most recent AWP available.

Table 45A below lists all of the nonpass-through drugs and biologicals without available CY 2006 claims data to which these policies would apply in CY 2008.

HCPCS code Short descriptor ASP-Based payment rate Estimated average number of units per administration Proposed CY 2008 SI
C9234 Inj, alglucosidase alfa $126.00 130 K
J0288 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate 11.89 35 K
J0364 Apomorphine hydrochloride 2.96 6 N
J1324 Enfuvirtide injection 22.69 180 K
J1562 Immune globulin subcutaneous 12.60 130 K
J2170 Mecasermin injection 11.81 15.6 K
J2315 Naltrexone, depot form 1.88 380 K
J3355 Urofollitropin, 75 iu 50.22 2 K
J7345 Non-human, non-metab tissue 35.76 16 K
J8650 Nabilone oral 16.80 6 K
J9261 Nelarabine injection 82.54 52.5 K
Q4085 Euflexxa, inj 115.19 1 K

During the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel reiterated its August 2006 recommendation to allow hospitals to report all HCPCS codes for drugs. In general, OPPS recognizes the lowest available administrative dose of a drug if multiple HCPCS codes exist for the drug; for the remainder of the doses, we assign a status indicator "B" indicating that another code exists for OPPS purposes. For example, if drug X has 2 HCPCS codes, 1 for a 1 ml dose and a second for a 5 ml dose, the OPPS would assign a payable status indicator to the 1 ml dose and status indicator "B" to the 5 ml dose. Hospitals would then need to bill the appropriate number of units for the 1 ml dose in order to receive payment under the OPPS. While we were not prepared to accept this recommendation when we developed the CY 2007 OPP/ASC final rule with comment period, we indicated in that rule that we would continue to consider the APC Panel's recommendation for future OPPS updates (71 FR 68083 through 68084). After further consideration of this issue, we are now accepting the APC Panel's recommendation because we have concluded that recognizing all of these HCPCS codes for payment under the OPPS should not have a significant effect on our payment methodology for drugs. We are proposing to allow hospitals to submit claims by reporting any HCPCS code for a Part B drug that is covered under the OPPS, regardless of the unit determination in the HCPCS code descriptor, beginning in CY 2008. Stakeholders have told us that this policy would reduce the administrative burden associated with our current requirement that hospitals report drugs using only the HCPCS codes with the lowest increments in their code descriptors. Whenever possible, we seek to reduce hospitals' administrative burden in submitting claims for payment under the OPPS, and we appreciate the APC Panel's recommendation in this area.

As these HCPCS codes were previously unrecognized in the OPPS, we do not have claims data to determine the appropriate packaging status. Therefore, we are proposing to assign these HCPCS codes the same status indicator as the associated recognized HCPCS code (that is, the lowest dose), as shown in Table 45B. We believe that this approach is the most appropriate and reasonable way to implement this proposed change without impacting payment. However, once claims data are available for these previously unrecognized HCPCS codes, we would determine the packaging status and resulting status indicator for each HCPCS code according to the general code-specific methodology for determining a code's packaging status for a given update year. We plan to closely follow our claims data to ensure that our annual packaging determinations for the different HCPCS codes describing the same drug do not create inappropriate payment incentives for hospitals to report certain HCPCS codes instead of others. In our analysis for this proposed rule, we also estimated the packaging status of these currently unrecognized HCPCS codes by adjusting the calculated average number of units per day for the associated recognized HCPCS code with claims data to account for the different dosage descriptors. We then multiplied this adjusted average number of units per day value by the most recent ASP data available for the unrecognized HCPCS code (listed in Table 45B). We note this methodology yielded the same packaging determinations and resulting status indicators for the currently unrecognized HCPCS codes for CY 2008 as for the recognized HCPCS code for the same drug.

HCPCS codes not recognized in CY 2007 CY 2007 SI Short descriptor Fourth quarter CY 2006 ASP Associated HCPCS code recognized in CY 2007 Proposed CY 2008 SI
J1470 B Gamma globulin 2 CC inj $23.66 J1460 K
J1480 B Gamma globulin 3 CC inj 35.47 K
J1490 B Gamma globulin 4 CC inj 47.31 K
J1500 B Gamma globulin 5 CC inj 59.14 K
J1510 B Gamma globulin 6 CC inj 71.02 K
J1520 B Gamma globulin 7 CC inj 82.72 K
J1530 B Gamma globulin 8 CC inj 94.62 K
J1540 B Gamma globulin 9 CC inj 106.54 K
J1550 B Gamma globulin 10 CC inj 118.27 K
J1560 B Gamma globulin 10 CC inj 118.24 K
J8521 B Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg 13.18 J8520 K
J9094 B Cyclophosphamide lyophilized, 200 mg 3.97 J9093 N
J9095 B Cyclophosphamide lyophilized, 500 mg 9.93 N
J9096 B Cyclophosphamide lyophilized, 1g 17.09 N
J9097 B Cyclophosphamide lyophilized, 2g 39.71 N
J9140 B Dacarbazine 200 MG inj 9.34 J9130 N
J9290 B Mitomycin 20 MG inj 68.52 J9280 K
J9291 B Mitomycin 40 MG inj 137.03 K
J9062 B Cisplatin 50 MG injection 12.26 J9060 N
J9080 B Cyclophosphamide 200 MG inj 3.83 J9070 N
J9090 B Cyclophosphamide 500 MG inj 15.75 N
J9091 B Cyclophosphamide 1.0 grm inj 19.17 N
J9092 B Cyclophosphamide 2.0 grm inj 38.34 N
J9110 B Cytarabine hcl 500 MG inj 8.22 J9100 N
J9182 B Etoposide 100 MG inj 5.13 J9181 N
J9260 B Methotrexate sodium inj, 50 mg 2.59 J9250 N
J9375 B Vincristine sulfate 2 MG inj 15.41 J9370 N
J9380 B Vincristine sulfate 5 MG inj 38.52 N

There are seven drugs and biologicals, shown in Table 45C below, that were payable in CY 2006 for which we lack CY 2006 claims data and for which we are not able to determine the per day cost based on the ASP methodology. As we are unable to determine the packaging status and subsequent payment rates, if applicable, for these drugs and biologicals for CY 2008 based on the ASP methodology or claims data, we are proposing to package payment for these drugs and biologicals in CY 2008.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 SI
90393 Vaccina ig, im N
90477 Adenovirus vaccine, type 7 N
90581 Anthrax vaccine, sc N
90727 Plague vaccine, im N
J0200 Alatrofloxacin mesylate N
J0395 Arbutamine HCl injection N
J1452 Intraocular Fomivirsen na N

VI. Proposed Estimate of OPPS Transitional Pass-Through Spending for Drugs, Biologicals, Radiopharmaceuticals, and Devices

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Estimated Transitional Pass-Through Spending" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Total Allowed Pass-Through Spending

Section 1833(t)(6)(E) of the Act limits the total projected amount of transitional pass-through payments for drugs, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, and categories of devices for a given year to an "applicable percentage" of projected total Medicare and beneficiary payments under the hospital OPPS. For a year before CY 2004, the applicable percentage was 2.5 percent; for CY 2004 and subsequent years, we specify the applicable percentage up to 2.0 percent.

If we estimate before the beginning of the calendar year that the total amount of pass-through payments in that year would exceed the applicable percentage, section 1833(t)(6)(E)(iii) of the Act requires a uniform reduction in the amount of each of the transitional pass-through payments made in that year to ensure that the limit is not exceeded. We make an estimate of pass-through spending to determine not only whether payments exceed the applicable percentage, but also to determine the appropriate reduction to the conversion factor for the projected level of pass-through spending in the following year.

For devices, developing an estimate of pass-through spending in CY 2008 entails estimating spending for two groups of items. The first group of items consists of those device categories that were eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2006 or CY 2007, or both years, and that would continue to be eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2008. The second group contains items that we know are newly eligible, or project would be newly eligible, for device pass-through payment in the remainder of CY 2007 or beginning in CY 2008.

For drugs and biologicals, section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act establishes the pass-through payment amount for drugs and biologicals eligible for pass-through payment as the amount by which the amount authorized under section 1842(o) of the Act (or, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B, an amount determined by the Secretary equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and year established under such section as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary) exceeds the portion of the otherwise applicable fee schedule amount that the Secretary determines is associated with the drug or biological. Because we are proposing to pay for nonpass-through separately payable drugs and biologicals under the CY 2008 OPPS at the ASP+5 percent, which represents the otherwise applicable fee schedule amount associated with a pass-through drug or biological, while we would pay for pass-through drugs and biologicals at the ASP+6 percent or the Part B drug CAP rate, if applicable, our estimate of drug and biological pass-through payment for CY 2008 is not zero. Similar to estimates for devices, the first group of drugs and biologicals requiring a pass-through payment estimate consists of those products that were eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2006 or CY 2007, or both years, and that would continue to be eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2008. The second group contains products that we know are newly eligible, or project would be newly eligible, for drug or biological pass-through payment in the remainder of CY 2007 or beginning in CY 2008. The sum of the CY 2008 pass-through estimates for these two groups of drugs and biologicals would equal the total CY 2008 pass-through spending estimate for drugs and biologicals with pass-through status.

B. Proposed Estimate of Pass-Through Spending

We are proposing to set the applicable percentage limit at 2.0 percent of the totalOPPS projected payments for CY 2008, consistent with our OPPS policy from CY 2004 through CY 2007.

As we discuss in section IV.B. of this proposed rule there are two device categories receiving pass-through payment in CY 2007 that would continue for payment during CY 2008. In accordance with the methodology we have used to make estimates in previous years, in cases where we have relevant claims data for the procedures associated with a device category, we are proposing to project these data forward using inflation and utilization factors based on total growth in OPPS services as projected by CMS' Office of the Actuary (OACT) to estimate the upcoming year's pass-through spending for this first group of device categories. As we stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68101), we may use an alternate growth factor for any specific device category based on our claims data or the device's clinical characteristics, or both. We developed estimated OPPS utilization of the procedures and costs associated with the two device categories continuing for pass-through payment into CY 2008, based upon examination of our historical claims data, information provided in the pass-through device category applications, and the devices' clinical characteristics. Based on these estimates, we estimate pass-through spending attributable to the first group (that is, the two device categories continuing in CY 2008) described above to be$18.1 million for CY 2008. The two device categories continuing in CY 2008, which are reflected in this $18.1 million estimate for CY 2008 pass-through spending, are listed in Table 46A.

HCPCS code APC Current pass-through device category
C1821 1821 Interspinous process distraction device (implantable).
L8690 1032 Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components.

To estimate CY 2008 pass-through spending for device categories in the second group (that is, device categories that we know at the time of the development of this proposed rule would be newly eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2007 continuing into CY 2008 (of which there are none); additional device categories that we estimate could be approved for pass-through status subsequent to the development of this proposed rule and before January 1, 2008; and projections for new categories that could be established in the second through fourth quarters of CY 2008), we are proposing to use the following approach. In general, as described for the first group of device categories above, if we have relevant claims data, we may project these data forward using OACT inflation and utilization factors based on total growth in OPPS services, or we may use an alternate growth factor for any specific new device category based on our claims data or the device's clinical characteristics, or both. At this time, we anticipate that any new categories for January 1, 2008, would be determined after the publication of this proposed rule, but before publication of the CY 2008 final rule with comment period. If we do not have any relevant CY 2006 claims data upon which to base a spending estimate for CY 2008, we are proposing to use price information and utilization estimates from applicants. To account for the contingency of new device categories that we project could become eligible forpass-through status in the second, third, or fourth quarter of CY 2008, we are proposing to use the general methodology as described above, while also considering the most recent OPPS experience in approving new pass-through device categories.

Therefore, we are proposing that the estimate of pass-through device spending in CY 2008 incorporate both CY 2008 estimates of pass-through spending for device categories made effective January 1, 2007, and estimates for those device categories projected to be approved during subsequent quarters of CY 2007 and CY 2008.

To estimate CY 2008 pass-through spending for drugs and biologicals in the first group, specifically those drugs and biologicals initially eligible for pass-through status in CY 2006 or CY 2007 and proposed for continuation of pass-through payment in CY 2008, we are proposing to utilize the most recent Medicare physician's office data regarding their utilization, information provided in the pass-through applications, historical hospital claims data, pharmaceutical industry information, and clinical information regarding the products, in order to project the CY 2008 OPPS utilization of the products. For the 13 known drugs and biologicals that are proposed for continuation of pass-through payment in CY 2008, we then estimated the total pass-through payment amount as the difference between ASP+6 percent or the Part B drug CAP rate, as applicable, and ASP+5 percent, aggregated across the projected CY 2008 OPPS utilization of these products. Based on these estimates, we estimate pass-through spending attributable to the first group (that is, the drugs and biological continuing with pass-through eligibility in CY 2008) described above to be about $1.3 million for CY 2008. This $1.3 million estimate of CY 2008 pass-through spending for the first group of pass-through drugs reflects the 13 current pass-through drugs that are continuing on pass-through status into CY 2008, which are listed in Table 46B.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2007 and proposed CY 2008 APC
C9232 Injection, idursulfase 9232
C9233 Injection, ranibizumab 9233
C9235 Injection, panitumumab 9235
C9350 Porous collagen tube per cm 9350
C9351 Acellular derm tissue per cm2 9351
J0129 Injection, abatacept 9230
J0348 Anadulafungin injection 0760
J0894* Injection, decitabine 9231
J1740 Injection ibandronate sodium 9229
J2248 Injection, micafungin sodium 9227
J3243 Injection, tigecycline 9228
J3473 Hyaluronidase recombinant 0806
J9261 Nelarabine injection 0825

To estimate CY 2008 pass-through spending for drugs and biologicals in the second group (that is, drugs and biologicals that we know at the time of the development of this proposed rule would be newly eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2007 continuing into CY 2008 (of which there are none); additional drugs and biologicals that we estimate could be approved for pass-through status subsequent to the development of this proposed rule and before January 1, 2008; and projections for new drugs and biologicals that could be initially eligible for pass-through payment in the second through fourth quarters of CY 2008), we are proposing to use the following approach. At this time, we anticipate that any new drugs and biologicals for January 1, 2008, would be determined after the publication of this proposed rule, but before publication of the CY 2008 final rule with comment period. We are proposing to use utilization estimates from applicants, pharmaceutical industry data, and clinical information to base pass through spending estimates for these drugs and biologicals for CY 2008. To account for the contingency of new drugs and biologicals that we project could become eligible for pass through status in the second, third, or fourth quarter of CY 2008, we are proposing to use the general methodology as described above, while also considering the most recent OPPS experience in approving new pass-through drugs and biologicals. Based on these estimates, we estimate pass-through spending attributable to this second group of drugs and biologicals to be about $0.6 million for CY 2008.

Therefore, we are proposing that the estimate of pass through drug and biological spending in CY 2008 incorporate both CY 2008 estimates of pass-through spending for drugs and biologicals with pass-through status in CY 2007 that would continue for CY 2008 and estimates for those drugs and biologicals projected to be approved during subsequent quarters of CY 2007 and CY 2008. The total estimate of pass-through spending for drugs and biologicals under the CY 2008 OPPS is nearly $2 million.

In the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65810), we indicated that we are accepting pass-through applications for new radiopharmaceuticals that are assigned a HCPCS code on or after January 1, 2005. (Prior to this date, radiopharmaceuticals were not included in the category of drugs paid under the OPPS, and, therefore, were not eligible for pass-through status.) There are no radiopharmaceuticals that were eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2005 or at the time of publication of this proposed rule in CY 2007. In addition, we have no information identifying new radiopharmaceuticals to which a HCPCS code might be assigned on or after January 1, 2008, for which pass through payment status would be sought. We also have no data regarding payment for new radiopharmaceuticals with pass-through status under the methodology that we specified in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period. However, we do not believe that pass through spending for new radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2008 will be significant enough to materially affect our estimate of total pass-through spending in CY 2008. Therefore, we are not including radiopharmaceuticals in our proposed estimate of pass through spending for CY 2008. We discuss the methodology for determining the CY 2008 payment amount for new radiopharmaceuticals without pass through status in section V.B.3.b. of this proposed rule.

In accordance with the methodology described above, we estimate that total pass-through spending for the 2 device categories and 13 drugs and biologicals that are continuing for pass-through payment into CY 2008 and those that first become eligible for pass-through status subsequent to this proposed rule in CY 2007 or during CY 2008 would equal approximately $54 million, which represents 0.15 percent of total OPPS projected payments for CY 2008.

Because we estimate that pass-through spending in CY 2008 would not amount to 2.0 percent of total projected OPPS CY 2008 spending, we are proposing to return 1.85 percent of the pass-through pool to adjust the conversion factor, as we discuss in section II.C. of this proposed rule.

VII. Proposed Payment for Brachytherapy Sources

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Brachytherapy" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

Section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, as added by section 621(b)(2)(C) of Pub. L. 108-173, mandated the creation of separate groups of covered OPD services that classify brachytherapy devices separately from other services or groups of services. The additional groups must reflect the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of the devices of brachytherapy furnished, including separate groups for palladium-103 and iodine-125 devices.

Section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, as added by section 621(b)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, established payment for devices of brachytherapy consisting of a seed or seeds (or radioactive source) based on a hospital's charges for the service, adjusted to cost. The period of payment under this provision is for brachytherapy sources furnished from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2006. Under section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, charges for the brachytherapy devices may not be used in determining any outlier payments under the OPPS for that period of payment. Consistent with our practice under the OPPS to exclude items paid at cost from budget neutrality consideration, these items were excluded from budget neutrality for that time period as well.

In the OPPS interim final rule with comment period published on January 6, 2004 (69FR 827), we implemented sections 621(b)(1) and (b)(2)(C) of Pub. L. 108-173. In that rule, we stated that we would pay for the brachytherapy sources (that is, brachytherapy devices) listed in Table 4 of the interim final rule with comment period (69 FR 828) on a cost basis, as required by the statute. Since January 1, 2004, we have used status indicator "H" to denote nonpass through brachytherapy sources paid on a cost basis, a policy that we finalized in the CY 2005 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65838).

Furthermore, we adopted a standard policy for brachytherapy code descriptors, beginning January 1, 2005. We included "per source" in the HCPCS code descriptors for all those brachytherapy source descriptors for which units of payment were not already delineated.

Section 621(b)(3) of Pub. L. 108-173 required the GAO to conduct a study to determine appropriate payment amounts for devices of brachytherapy, and to submit a report on its study to the Congress and the Secretary, including recommendations on the appropriate payments for such devices. This report was due to Congress and to the Secretary no later than January 1, 2005. The GAO's final report, "Medicare Outpatient Payments: Rates for Certain Radioactive Sources Used in Brachytherapy Could Be Set Prospectively" (GAO-06-635), was published on July 24, 2006. We summarized and discussed the report's findings and recommendations in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68103 through 68105). TheGAO report principally recommended that we use OPPS historical claims data to determine prospective payment rates for two of the most frequently used brachytherapy sources, iodine-125 and palladium-103, and also recommended that we consider using claims data for the third source studied, high dose rate (HDR) iridium-192.

The GAO report concluded that CMS could set prospective payment rates based on claims data for iodine and palladium sources, because the sources' unit costs are generally stable, both sources have identifiable unit costs that do not vary substantially and unpredictably over time, and reasonably accurate claims data are available. On the other hand, the GAO report explained that it was not able to determine a suitable methodology for paying separately for HDR iridium. The report noted that iridium is reused across multiple patients, making its unit cost more difficult to determine. However, the report also indicated that CMS has outpatient claims data from all hospitals that have used iridium and that in order to identify a suitable methodology for separate payment, CMS would be able to use these data to establish an average cost and evaluate whether that cost varies substantially and unpredictably.

In our CY 2007 annual OPPS rulemaking, we proposed and finalized a policy of prospective payment based on median costs for the 11 brachytherapy sources for which we had claims data. We based the prospective rates on median costs for each source from our CY 2005 claims data (71 FR 68102 through 71 FR 68114). We also indicated that we would assign future new HCPCS codes for new brachytherapy sources to their own APCs, with prospective payment rates set based on our consideration of external data and other relevant information regarding the expected costs of the sources to hospitals (71 FR 68112). We changed the definition of status indicator "K" to ensure that "K" appropriately describes brachytherapy sources to accommodate the use of "K" for prospective payment for brachytherapy sources (71 FR 68110).

Subsequent to publication of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, section 107(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA amended section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act by extending the payment period for brachytherapy sources based on a hospital's charges adjusted to cost for one additional year. This requirement for cost-based payment ends after December 31, 2007. Therefore, we have continued payment for sources based on charges reduced to cost through CY 2007. We also have continued using status indicator "H" to denote nonpass through brachytherapy sources paid on a cost basis as a result of enactment of this provision rather than using status indicator "K" to denote prospective payment for nonpass-through brachytherapy sources, as finalized in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

Section 107(b)(1) of the MIEA-TRHCA amended section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act by adding a requirement for the establishment of separate payment groups for "stranded and non-stranded" brachytherapy devices beginning July 1, 2007. Section 107(b)(2) of the MIEA TRHCA authorized the Secretary to implement this new requirement by "program instruction or otherwise." This new requirement is in addition to the requirement for separate payment groups based on the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of brachytherapy devices previously established by section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act. We note that commenters on the CY 2007 proposed rule asserted that stranded sources, which they described as embedded into the stranded suture material and separated within the strand by material of an absorbable nature at specified intervals, had greater production costs than non-stranded sources (71 FR 68113 through 68114).

As a result of the statutory requirement to create separate groups for stranded and non-stranded sources as of July 1, 2007, we established several coding changes via program transmittal, effective July 1, 2007 (Program Transmittal No. 1259, dated June 1, 2007). From comments to our CY 2007 proposed rule and industry input, we are currently aware of three sources that are currently available in stranded and non-stranded forms: iodine-125; palladium-103; and cesium-131.

Therefore, in Program Transmittal No. 1259, we created six new HCPCS codes to differentiate the stranded and non-stranded versions of these three sources. These six new HCPCS codes replace the three prior brachytherapy source HCPCS codes for iodine, palladium and cesium (C1718, C1720, and C2633, all of which are deleted as of July 1, 2007), respectively, effective July 1, 2007. In this program transmittal, we also provided specific billing instructions to hospitals on how to report stranded sources. We instructed providers, when billing for stranded sources, to bill the number of units of the appropriate source HCPCS C-code according to the number of brachytherapy sources in the strands and specifically not to bill as one unit per strand. If a hospital applies both stranded and non-stranded sources to a patient in a single treatment, the hospital should bill the stranded and non-stranded sources separately, according to the differentiated HCPCS codes listed in the table found in that program transmittal and included in Table 48 below. We expect that these instructions will clearly indicate how hospitals are to bill for stranded and non-stranded brachytherapy sources, and that hospital reporting of sources according to these instructions will promote accurate claims data for the various source codes in the future. In Program Transmittal No. 1259, we also added the term "non-stranded" to the descriptors for all sources that currently have only non-stranded versions of a source.

In Program Transmittal No. 1259, we indicated that if we receive information that any of the other sources now designated as non-stranded are marketed as a stranded source, we will create coding information for the stranded source. We also established two "Not Otherwise Specified" (NOS) codes for billing stranded and non-stranded sources that are not yet known to us and for which we do not have source-specific codes. If a hospital purchases an FDA-approved and marketed radioactive source consisting of a radioactive isotope (consistent with our definition of a brachytherapy source eligible for separate payment as discussed below), for which we do not yet have a separate source code established, it should bill such sources using the appropriate NOS code listed in Program Transmittal No. 1259, that is, C2698 (Brachytherapy source, stranded, not otherwise specified, per source) for stranded NOS sources, or C2699 (Brachytherapy source, non stranded, not otherwise specified, per source) for non-stranded NOS sources, which are also listed in Table 48 below. For example, if a new FDA-approved stranded source comes onto the market and there is currently only a billing code for the non stranded source, the hospital should bill the stranded source under C2698 (stranded NOS source) until a specific stranded billing code for the source is established.

In Program Transmittal No. 1259, we reiterated our longstanding policy that hospitals and other parties are invited to submit recommendations to us for new HCPCS codes to describe new sources consisting of a radioactive isotope, including a detailed rationale to support recommended new sources. We will continue to endeavor to add new brachytherapy source codes and descriptors to our systems for payment on a quarterly basis. Such recommendations should be directed to the Division of Outpatient care, Mail Stop C4-05-17, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244.

Finally, we note that in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we established a definition for brachytherapy source for which separate payment under section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act is required (71 FR 68113). We considered the definition of "brachytherapy source" in the context of current medical practice and in regard to the language in section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, which refers to brachytherapy sources as "a seed or seeds (or radioactive source)." We believed that this provision of the Act mandating separate payment refers to sources that are themselves radioactive, meaning that the source contains a radioactive isotope. Furthermore, we indicated that the statutory language is likewise clear that devices of brachytherapy paid separately must reflect the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of such devices furnished. Accordingly, we further believed that section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act applies only to radioactive devices of brachytherapy. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we also stated that we would not consider specific devices, beams of radiation, or equipment that do not constitute separate sources that utilize radioactive isotopes to deliver radiation to be brachytherapy sources for separate payment, as such items do not meet the statutory requirements provided in section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act (71 FR 68113).

B. Proposed Payments for Brachytherapy Sources

As indicated above, the provision to pay for brachytherapy sources at charges reduced to cost expires after December 31, 2007, in accordance with section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, as amended by section 107(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA. However, under section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, we are still required to create APC groupings that classify devices of brachytherapy separately from other services or groups of services in a manner reflecting the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of the devices of brachytherapy furnished. In addition, section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, as amended by section 107(b)(1) of the MIEA-TRHCA, requires separate payment groups based on stranded and non-stranded brachytherapy devices on or after July 1, 2007.

We are proposing to pay separately for each of the sources listed in Table 48 below on a prospective basis for CY 2008, with payment rates to be determined using the CY 2006 claims-based median cost per source for each brachytherapy device. Consistent with our policy regarding APC payments made on a prospective basis, we are proposing that the cost of brachytherapy sources be subject to the outlier provision of section 1833(t)(5) of the Act. As indicated in section II.A.2. of this proposed rule, for CY 2008 we are proposing specific prospective payment rates for brachytherapy sources, which will be subject to scaling for budget neutrality.

We believe that adopting prospective payment for brachytherapy sources is appropriate for a number of reasons. The general OPPS payment methodology is a prospective payment system using median costs based on claims data. This prospective payment methodology results in more consistent, predictable and equitable payment amounts per source across hospitals, and it prevents some of the extremely high and low payment amounts found under a charges reduced to cost methodology. The proposed prospective payment would also provide hospitals with incentives for efficiency in the provision of brachytherapy services to Medicare beneficiaries. Moreover, the proposed approach is consistent with our payment methodology for the vast majority of items and services paid under the OPPS. Indeed, section 1833(t)(2)(C) of the Act requires us to establish prospective payment rates for the OPPS system based on median costs (or mean costs if elected by the Secretary). As of CY 2007, only pass-through devices, radiopharmaceuticals, and brachytherapy sources were paid at charges reduced to cost. Based on the proposals in this CY 2008 proposed rule, only pass-through devices would continue to be paid at charges reduced to cost for CY 2008. We note that section 107(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA specifically extended the payment period for brachytherapy sources based on a hospital's charges adjusted to cost for only one additional year, CY 2007.

Analysis of the CY 2006 claims data suggests that the estimated median cost under the proposed prospective payment approach is higher than the estimated median payment amount under a charges reduced to cost methodology for most brachytherapy sources. We note that estimated median cost under the proposed approach is calculated based on the relevant department CCR whereas payments under a charge reduced to cost methodology are calculated based on each hospital's overall CCR. As shown in Table 47, for 9 of the 11 brachytherapy HCPCS codes that were in existence in CY 2006 and had claims data, the estimated median cost based on the departmental CCR is higher than the median estimated payment under the charges reduced to cost methodology.

CY 2006 HCPCS code CY 2006 short descriptor CY 2006 median estimated payment charges reduced to cost(based on overall CCR) CY 2006 median cost (based on departmental CCR)
C1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 $29.30 $31.56
C1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 143.20 171.26
C1718 Brachytx source, Iodine 125 31.41 37.71
C1719 Brachytx source,Non-HDR Ir-192 18.75 56.69
C1720 Brachytx source, Palladium 103 46.90 55.05
C2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 10,811.30 11,796.07
C2632 Brachytx sol, I-125, per mCi 21.80 28.27
C2633 Brachytx source, Cesium-131 63.67 63.61
C2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 26.03 29.56
C2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 40.85 46.48
C2636 Brachytx linear source, P-103 56.39 36.64
Note: The short descriptions for some of the HCPCS codes in this table were revised after CY 2006. See Table 48 for the current long descriptions.

With the proposed adoption of prospective payment for brachytherapy sources, there would be opportunities for hospitals to receive additional payments under certain circumstances through the outlier provisions and the 7.1 percent rural adjustment. As noted previously, consistent with our policy regarding APC payments made on a prospective basis, we are proposing that the cost of brachytherapy sources be subject to the outlier provision of section 1833(t)(5) of the Act. Therefore, the source could receive an outlier payment, if the costs of furnishing brachytherapy sources exceed the outlier threshold. Also, as noted in section II.F. of this proposed rule, as a result of our CY 2008 proposal to pay prospectively for brachytherapy sources, we also are proposing to include brachytherapy payments in the group of services eligible for the 7.1 percent payment increase for rural SCHs, including EACHs.

We are proposing a payment methodology for separately paid brachytherapy sources for CY 2008 based upon their median unit costs calculated using CY 2006 claims data. Because we are required to create separate APC groups for stranded and non stranded sources and because our CY 2006 billing codes do not differentiate stranded and non-stranded sources, we are proposing to make certain assumptions when we estimate the median costs for stranded and non-stranded (low activity) iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131 based on our CY 2006 aggregate claims data. As stated above, commenters to our CY 2007 proposed rule stated that the cost of stranded iodine, palladium and cesium sources are higher than non-stranded versions of these sources but provided no data. Given the reported cost differences between stranded and non-stranded sources and the statutory requirement that we establish separate payment groups for stranded and non-stranded sources, we believe it is appropriate to establish different stranded and non-stranded payment rates for iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131 sources. However, in order to establish separate stranded and non-stranded payment rates for these three sources, we are proposing to make the following assumptions in our calculation of their median costs. Assuming that the reportedly lower cost non-stranded sources would be unlikely to be in the top 20 percent of the cost distribution in our aggregate (stranded and non-stranded) CY 2006 claims data, we are proposing to calculate the median cost for these 3 non-stranded sources based on the bottom 80 percent of the cost distribution in our aggregate claims data for each source. Likewise, assuming that the reportedly higher cost stranded sources would be unlikely to be in the bottom 20 percent of the cost distribution in our aggregate CY 2006 claims data, we are proposing to calculate the median cost for these 3 stranded sources based on the top 80 percent of the cost distribution for our aggregate data. This approach to calculating median costs for stranded and non-stranded iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131 sources results in proposed Medicare payment rates based on the 60th percentile of our aggregate data for stranded sources and the 40th percentile of our aggregate data for non-stranded sources, which, after examining the range of our cost data for these sources, appear to provide a reasonable cost differential between stranded and non-stranded sources, until we have claims data reported separately for stranded and non-stranded sources.

We are proposing this approach for stranded and non-stranded iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131 sources as a transitional measure, until we have sufficient claims data for separately coded stranded and non-stranded sources upon which to calculate the median costs for these sources specifically. (The first partial year claims data for separately coded stranded and non-stranded sources will be available in CY 2007 claims data for ratesetting in CY 2009.) This methodology has the benefits of a prospective payment methodology discussed above and complies with the requirements of the MIEA-TRHCA to recognize separate payment for stranded and non-stranded sources.

Furthermore, we are proposing to pay the two NOS codes, C2698 and C2699, based on a rate equal to the lowest stranded or non-stranded prospective payment rate for such sources, respectively, paid on a per source basis (as opposed, for example, to per mci). This payment methodology for NOS sources provides payment to a hospital for new sources, while encouraging interested parties to quickly bring new sources to our attention, so specific coding and payment can be established. As noted earlier, we may establish new brachytherapy source codes on a quarterly basis.

Because brachytherapy sources will no longer be paid on the basis of their charges reduced to cost after December 31, 2007, we are proposing to discontinue our use of payment status indicator "H" for APCs assigned to brachytherapy sources. For CY 2008, we are proposing to use status indicator "K" for all brachytherapy source APCs. As indicated earlier, the definition of status indicator "K" was changed for CY 2007 to accommodate prospective payment for brachytherapy sources.

For CY 2008, we also are proposing to implement the policy we established in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (which was superseded by section 107 of the MIEA-TRHCA) regarding payment for new brachytherapy sources for which we have no claims data. As discussed above, we are proposing to assign future new HCPCS codes for new brachytherapy sources to their own APCs, with prospective payment rates set based on our consideration of external data and other relevant information regarding the expected costs of the sources to hospitals. Because we are proposing to pay prospectively for brachytherapy sources beginning in CY 2008, we are proposing to implement this policy beginning in CY 2008.

There is currently one brachytherapy source, Ytterbium-169 (HCPCS C2637, Brachytherapy Source, Ytterbium-169, per source), which has its own HCPCS code, but for which we believe we lack claims data on its costs. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (71 FR 49598 through 49599), we indicated that it was our understanding that Ytterbium-169 had not yet been marketed, and furthermore that we had no CY 2005 claims data, external data, or other information on its pricing on which to base its payment rate for CY 2007. In response to the CY 2007 proposed rule, we received no cost data or other information that we could use to establish an informed prospective payment rate for Ytterbium-169. Therefore, in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68112), we finalized a policy of assigning HCPCS code C2637, Ytterbium-169, with the nonpayable status indicator "B" and indicated that if we later receive relevant information, we could establish a payable status indicator and appropriate payment rate for the Ytterbium source in a future OPPS quarterly update. This policy was superceded by section 107(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA, which required payment for brachytherapy sources in CY 2007 based on charges reduced to costs. For this CY 2008 proposed rule, we believe that we continue to lack claims data or other information on the costs of Ytterbium-169 on which to base an informed prospective payment rate. Our CY 2006 claims data show three claims for HCPCS code C2637, Ytterbium-169, with a median cost of $718.08. We believe these three claims may be incorrectly coded claims that do not represent claims for Ytterbium-169, as the manufacturer of Ytterbium-commented on the CY 2007 OPPS proposed rule that Ytterbium-169 would first become available for market in 2007. Consequently, at this time, we are proposing to not recognize HCPCS code C2637, and again we are assigning it to status indicator "B" under the OPPS for CY 2008. However, if in public comments to this proposed rule or later in CY 2007 or CY 2008, we receive relevant and reliable information on the hospital cost for Ytterbium-169 and information that this source is being marketed, we would propose to establish a prospective payment rate for Ytterbium-169 in the CY 2008 final rule or in a quarterly OPPS update, respectively.

Table 48 includes a complete listing of the HCPCS codes, long descriptors, and APC assignments that we currently use for brachytherapy sources paid under the OPPS as of July 1, 2007, and the status indicators, estimated median costs, and payment rates that we are proposing for CY 2008. We note that some of the HCPCS codes for which we are proposing payment rates for CY 2008 are not shown in Addendum B of this proposed rule because that addendum is based on HCPCS codes effective as of April 2007. As indicated earlier, there are some brachytherapy source HCPCS codes that were added as of July 1, 2007. While these HCPCS codes are not shown in Addendum B, the proposed payment rates for all brachytherapy sources are shown in Table 48.

While we are inviting public comment on all aspects of this CY 2008 proposal, we particularly encourage comment on our proposed median costs estimates for stranded and non-stranded iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131, including the submission of any available information or data on cost differences between stranded and non stranded sources. We also are interested in receiving information regarding the historical and current relative market share for stranded versus non-stranded sources, particularly as used in the care of Medicare beneficiaries and with respect to brachytherapy treatments for different clinical conditions.

HCPCS code Long descriptor APC Proposed CY 2008 median cost Proposed CY 2008 payment rate Proposed CY 2008 status indicator
A9527 Iodine I-125, sodium iodide solution, therapeutic, per millicurie 2632 $28.27 $28.62 K
C1716 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Gold-198, per source 1716 31.56 31.95 K
C1717 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, High Dose Rate Iridium-192, per source 1717 171.26 173.40 K
C1719 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Non-High Dose Rate Iridium-192, per source 1719 56.69 57.40 K
C2616 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Yttrium-90, per source 2616 11,796.07 11,943.79 K
C2634 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, High Activity, Iodine-125, greater than 1.01 mCi (NIST), per source 2634 29.56 29.93 K
C2635 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, High Activity, Palladium-103, greater than 2.2 mCi (NIST), per source 2635 46.48 47.06 K
C2636 Brachytherapy linear source, non-stranded, Palladium-103, per 1MM 2636 36.64 37.09 K
C2637 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Ytterbium-169, per source 2637 N/A N/A B
C2638 Brachytherapy source, stranded, Iodine-125, per source 2638 *42.33 42.86 K
C2639 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Iodine-125, per source 2639 **31.51 31.91 K
C2640 Brachytherapy source, stranded, Palladium-103, per source 2640 *61.47 62.24 K
C2641 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Palladium-103, per source 2641 **44.73 45.29 K
C2642 Brachytherapy source, stranded, Cesium-131, per source 2642 *96.52 97.72 K
C2643 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Cesium-131, per source 2643 **50.72 51.35 K
C2698 Brachytherapy source, stranded, not otherwise specified, per source 2698 42.33 42.86 K
C2699 Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, not otherwise specified, per source 2699 29.56 29.93 K
* Estimated median cost for stranded version is based on the 60th percentile of the aggregate (stranded and non stranded) claims data for this source.
** Estimated median cost for non-stranded version is based on the 40th percentile of the aggregate (stranded and non stranded) claims data for this source.

VIII. Proposed OPPS Drug Administration Coding and Payment

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Drug Administration" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

In CY 2005, in response to the recommendations made by commenters and the hospital industry, OPPS transitioned to the use of CPT codes for drug administration services. (For information on coding for drug administration services prior to CY 2005, see 71 FR 68115.) These CPT codes allowed for more specific reporting of services, especially regarding the number of hours for an infusion, and provided consistency in coding between Medicare and other payers. However, at that time, we did not have any data to revise the CY 2005 per-visit APC payment structure for infusion services. In order to collect data for future ratesetting purposes, we implemented claims processing logic that collapsed payments for drug administration services and paid a single APC amount for those services for each visit, unless a modifier was used to identify drug administration services provided in a separate encounter on the same day. Hospitals were instructed to bill all applicable CPT codes for drug administration services provided in a HOPD, without regard to whether or not the CPT code would receive a separate APC payment duringOPPS claims processing.

While hospitals just began adopting CPT codes for outpatient drug administration services in CY 2005, physicians paid under the MPFS were using HCPCS G-codes in CY 2005 to report office-based drug administration services. These G-codes were developed in anticipation of substantial revisions to the drug administration CPT codes by the CPT Editorial Panel that were expected for CY 2006.

In CY 2006, as anticipated, the CPT Editorial Panel revised its coding structure for drug administration services, incorporating new concepts such as initial, sequential, and concurrent services into a structure that previously distinguished services based on type of administration(chemotherapy/nonchemotherapy), method of administration(injection/infusion/push), and for infusion services, first hour and additional hours. For CY 2006, we implemented 20 of the 33 CY 2006 drug administration CPT codes that did not reflect the concepts of initial, sequential, and concurrent services, and we created 6 new HCPCS C-codes that generally paralleled the CY 2005 CPT codes for the same services. We chose not to implement the full set of CY 2006 CPT codes because of our concerns regarding the interface between the complex claims processing logic required for correct payments and hospitals' challenges in correctly coding their claims to receive accurate payments for these services.

For CY 2007, as a result of comments to our proposed rule and feedback from the hospital community and the APC Panel, we implemented the full set of CPT codes, including the concepts of initial, sequential and concurrent. In addition, the CY 2007 update process offered us the first opportunity to consider data gathered from the use of CY 2005 CPT codes for purposes of ratesetting. For CY 2007, we used CY 2005 claims data to implement a six-level APC structure for drug administration services. We assigned all CY 2007 HCPCS codes for drug administration services to six new drug administration APCs (as listed in Table 34 of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period), with payment rates based on median costs for the APCs as calculated from CY 2005 claims data. In that final rule, we provided a crosswalk that illustrated how we performed our annual payment rate update methodology for these services using CY 2005 data.

As indicated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68122), because the newly recognized CPT codes discriminate among services more specifically than the CY 2006 C-codes, as was the case when the OPPS transitioned from more general Q-codes to more specific CPT codes for the reporting of drug administration services in CY 2005, for a period of 2 years drug administration services will be paid based on the costs of their predecessor HCPCS codes until updated data are available for review.

B. Proposed Coding and Payment for Drug Administration Services

During the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS pay separately for CPT code 90768 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); concurrent infusion (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)) at the same rate as CPT code 90767 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); additional sequential infusion, up to 1 hour (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)).

As discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, in deciding whether to package a service or pay for it separately, we consider a variety of factors, including whether the service is normally provided separately or in conjunction with other services; how likely it is for the costs of the packaged code to be appropriately mapped to the separately payable codes with which it was performed; and whether the expected cost of the service is relatively low. As we discussed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68122), CPT code 90768 was first introduced in CY 2007 and consistent with our established ratesetting methodology, we do not anticipate OPPS hospital claims data from CY 2007 to be available for ratesetting purposes until CY 2009. In addition, as the services identified with CPT code 90768 were provided in previous years, it is our determination that these costs are already represented in our currently available hospital claims data. Payment for these services was provided in previous years through the billing of more general drug administration codes. Although more exhaustive codes for drug administration services are now available, this does not indicate that these services did not receive OPPS payments in previous years.

As data are not available for drug administration services for purposes of CY 2008 ratesetting, and as we believe that the costs for the drug administration services identified by CPT code 90768 are included in our hospital claims data used for ratesetting purposes, we are not accepting the APC Panel's recommendation to provide a separate APC payment for this service. Furthermore, we note that in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, we have proposed to expand packaging of certain (nondrug administration) services. We believe that continuing to packageCPT code 90786 is consistent with these broader efforts.

For CY 2008, we examined CY 2006 claims data available for this proposed rule and continue to believe the CY 2007 drug administration APC configuration reflects clinically and resource homogeneous groupings of procedures. We note that there is a violation of the 2 times rule in APC 0438 (Level III Drug Administration) as proposed for CY 2008. The violation is related to the comparatively low median cost of CPT code 90773 (Therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intra-arterial) for which we have a significantly greater number of CY 2006 single claims available for ratesetting than previous years. The CY 2005 predecessor code for this service, CPT code 90783 (Therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic injection (specify material injected); intra-arterial), had a higher median cost that was more similar to the costs of other services also assigned to APC 0438. We continue to believe that this intra-arterial injection procedure is similar from both clinical and hospital resource perspectives to the related intravenous push injection procedures that are assigned to the same clinical APC and, therefore, we are proposing to except APC 0438 from the 2 times rule for CY 2008. We continue to ask hospitals to report all CPT drug administration codes, and we expect hospitals to report CPT codes consistently with CPT coding guidelines and applicable instructions.

We note that in this section of the CY 2007 proposed rule we discussed IVIG preadministration-related services; for CY 2008, this topic is discussed in section III.C.2.b. of this proposed rule.

IX. Proposed Hospital Coding and Payments for Visits

A. Background

Currently, CMS instructs hospitals to use the CY 2007 CPT codes, as well as six HCPCS codes that became effective January 1, 2007, to report clinic and emergency department visits and critical care services on claims paid under the OPPS. The codes are listed below in Table 49.

HCPCS code Descriptor
Clinic Visit HCPCS Codes
99201 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 1).
99202 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 2).
99203 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 3).
99204 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 4).
99205 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 5).
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 1).
99212 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 2).
99213 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 3).
99214 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 4).
99215 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 5).
99241 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 1).
99242 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 2).
99243 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 3).
99244 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 4).
99245 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 5).
Emergency Department Visit HCPCS Codes
99281 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 1).
99282 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 2).
99283 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 3).
99284 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 4).
99285 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 5).
G0380 Type B emergency department visit (Level 1).
G0381 Type B emergency department visit (Level 2).
G0382 Type B emergency department visit (Level 3).
G0383 Type B emergency department visit (Level 4).
G0384 Type B emergency department visit (Level 5).
Critical Care Services HCPCS Codes
99291 Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes.
99292 Each additional 30 minutes.
G0390 Trauma response associated with hospital critical care services.

Presently, there are three types of visit codes to describe three types of services: Clinic visits, emergency department visits, and critical care services. CPT indicates that office or other outpatient visit codes are used to report E/M services provided in the physician's office or in an outpatient or other ambulatory facility. For OPPS purposes, we refer to these as clinic visit codes. CPT also indicates that emergency department visit codes are used to report E/M services provided in the emergency department, defined as an "organized hospital-based facility for the provision of unscheduled episodic services to patients who present for immediate medical attention. The facility must be available 24 hours a day." For OPPS purposes, we refer to these as emergency department visit codes that specifically apply to the reporting of visits to Type A emergency departments on or after January 1, 2007, as discussed in further detail later in this section. We established five new Level II HCPCS codes to report visits to Type B emergency departments beginning in CY 2007 because there are currently no CPT codes that fully describe services provided in this type of facility. CPT defines critical care services as the "direct delivery by a physician(s) of medical care for a critically ill or critically injured patient." It also states that "critical care is usually, but not always, given in a critical care area, such as * * * the emergency care facility." In addition to reporting critical care services, hospitals may utilize the new HCPCS code G0390 for the reporting of a trauma response in association with critical care services for the CY 2007 OPPS.

The majority of CPT code descriptors are applicable to both physician and facility resources associated with specific services. However, we have acknowledged from the beginning of the OPPS that we believe that CPT E/M codes were defined to reflect the activities of physicians and do not necessarily describe well the range and mix of services provided by hospitals during visits of clinic and emergency department patients and critical care encounters. In the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18434), we instructed hospitals to report facility resources for clinic and emergency department visits using CPT E/M codes and to develop internal hospital guidelines to determine what level of visit to report for each patient. While awaiting the development of a national set of facility-specific codes and guidelines, we have advised hospitals that each hospital's internal guidelines should follow the intent of the CPT code descriptors, in that the guidelines should be designed to reasonably relate the intensity of hospital resources to the different levels of effort represented by the codes.

Critical care services are considered to be outpatient visits, and our current payment policy for trauma activation ties separate payment to the reporting of hospital critical care services. We are not proposing to change our OPPS payment policy for critical care services for CY 2008, and our CY 2008 proposal for payment of trauma activation is described in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule. Therefore, we will no longer include references to critical care services in the sections below that describe hospital outpatient visits.

B. Proposed Policies for Hospital Outpatient Visits

1. Clinic Visits: New and Established Patient Visits and Consultations

As discussed earlier, the majority of all CPT code descriptors are applicable to both physician and facility resources associated with specific services. However, we believe that CPT E/M codes were defined to reflect the activities of physicians and do not describe well the range and mix of services provided by hospitals during visits of clinic and emergency department patients. While awaiting the development of a national set of guidelines, we have advised hospitals that each hospital's internal guidelines should follow the intent of the CPT code descriptors, in that the guidelines should be designed to reasonably relate the intensity of hospital resources to the different levels of effort represented by the codes. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (71 FR 49607), we proposed to establish five new codes to replace hospitals' reporting of the CPT clinic visit E/M codes for new and established patients listed in Table 49 above. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68127 through 68128), we specified that we would not create new codes to replace existing CPT E/M codes for reporting hospital visits until national guidelines are developed, in response to commenters who were concerned about implementing hospital-specific Level II HCPCS codes without national guidelines. We also discussed our intention to reconsider whether G-codes would be appropriate for the OPPS once national guidelines are established.

In that same rule (71 FR 68138), we finalized our proposal to pay clinic visits at five payment rates, rather than three payment rates. Prior to CY 2007, under the OPPS, outpatient visits provided by hospitals were paid at three payment levels for clinic visits, even though hospitals reported five resource-based coding levels of clinic visits using CPT E/M codes. Because the three payment rates for clinic visits were based on five levels of CPT codes, in general the two lowest levels of CPT codes (Levels 1 and 2) were assigned to the low level visit APC and the two highest levels of CPT codes (Levels 4 and 5) were assigned to the high level visit APC, while the single middle level CPT code (Level 3) was assigned to the mid-level visit APC. Historical hospital claims data have generally reflected significantly different median costs for the two levels of services assigned to the low and high level visit APCs. We noted that payment at only three levels may not be the most accurate method of payment for those very common hospital levels of visits that clearly demonstrated differential hospital resources. Consequently, for the CY 2007 OPPS, we mapped the data from the CY 2005 CPT E/M codes and other HCPCS codes assigned previously to the three clinic visit APCs to five new clinic visit APCs to develop median costs for these APCs. We mapped the CPT E/M codes and other HCPCS codes to the clinic visit APCs based on their median costs and clinical homogeneity considerations.Table 50, which includes the median costs based on CY 2006 claims data processed through December 31, 2006, displays the HCPCS code and APC median costs at the five payment levels that we are proposing for the CY 2008 OPPS.

CY 2008 APC title CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 APC median APC service frequency (million) HCPCS code Short descriptor
Level 1 Hospital Clinic Visits 0604 $52.72 3.8 92012 Eye exam established pat.
99201 Office/outpatient visit, new (Level 1).
99211 Office/outpatient visit, est (Level 1).
99241 Office consultation (Level 1).
G0101 CA screen; pelvic/breast exam.
G0245 Initial foot exam pt lops.
G0379 Direct admit hospital observ.
Level 2 Hospital Clinic Visits 0605 $63.01 7.3 90862 Medication management.
92002 Eye exam, new patient.
92014 Eye exam and treatment.
99202 Office/outpatient visit, new (Level 2).
99212 Office/outpatient visit, est (Level 2).
99213 Office/outpatient visit, est (Level 3).
99242 Office Consultation (Level 2).
99243 Office Consultation (Level 3).
99431 Initial care, normal newborn.
G0246 Followup eval of foot pt lop.
G0344 Initial preventive exam.
M0064 Visit for drug monitoring.
Level 3 Hospital Clinic Visits 0606 $85.96 2.9 92004 Eye exam, new patient.
99203 Office/outpatient visit, new (Level 3).
99214 Office/outpatient visit, est (Level 4).
99244 Office consultation (Level 4).
Level 4 Hospital Clinic Visits 0607 $108.08 .8 99204 Office/outpatient visit, new (Level 4).
99215 Office/outpatient visit, est (Level 5).
99245 Office consultation (Level 5).
Level 5 Hospital Clinic Visits 0608 $138.88 .08 99205 Office/outpatient visit, new (Level 5).
G0175 OPPS service, sched team conf.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (71 FR 49617), we solicited comment as to whether a distinction between new and established visits was necessary because we were planning to transition to G-codes and did not want to unnecessarily create codes for both new and established patients. The AMA defines an established patient as "one who has received professional services from the physician or another physician of the same specialty who belongs to the same group practice, within the past 3 years." To apply this definition to hospital visits, we stated in the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65FR 18451) that the meanings of "new" and "established" pertain to whether or not the patient already has a hospital medical record number. If the patient has a hospital medical record that was created within the past 3 years, that patient is considered an established patient to the hospital. The same patient could be"new" to the physician but an "established" patient to the hospital. The opposite could be true if the physician has a longstanding relationship with the patient, in which case the patient would be an "established" patient with respect to the physician and a "new" patient to the hospital.

Some commenters who responded to prior OPPS rules have stated that the hospital resources used for new and established patients to provide a specific level of service are very similar, and that it is unnecessary and burdensome from a coding perspective to distinguish between the two types of visits. On the other hand, other commenters have noted, and CY 2005 and CY 2006 claims data have shown, that it may be appropriate to continue using different codes for new and established patients because of the observed median cost differences in the claims data. In addition, during the March 2007 APC Panel meeting, the Observation and Visit Subcommittee of the APC Panel discussed whether the coding distinction between new and established patient visits is necessary. Ultimately, the APC Panel recommended that CMS eliminate the "new" and"established" patient distinctions in the reporting of hospital clinic visits. During its discussion, the APC Panel suggested that hospitals bill the appropriate level clinic visit code according to the resources expended while treating the beneficiary, based on each hospital's internal guidelines. The APC Panel also suggested that each hospital's internal guidelines reflect resource cost differences (if a difference exists) between new and established patients. For example, a visit that involves certain interventions may be coded as Level 3 for a new patient and Level 2 for an established patient. The APC Panel also made another recommendation which is contingent upon CMS adopting its recommendation to eliminate the new and established patient distinction reporting requirement. That is, the APC Panel further recommended that CMS map each of the five levels of outpatient clinic visit codes (which do not distinguish between new and established patients) to five separate APCs, thereby paying at five payment rates. For example, the APC Panel recommended mapping the Level 1 patient visit to the Level 1 Clinic Visit APC, mapping the Level 2 patient visit to the Level 2 Clinic Visit APC, and mapping the Level 3 patient visit to the Level 3 Clinic Visit APC. In the current and proposed clinic visit APC configuration, as indicated in Table 50, the APC level assignment does not always correspond to the visit level described by each code. For example, CPT 99213 is a Level 3 clinic visit code for an established patient, which would seem to logically map to the Level 3 Clinic Visit APC. However, because CPT 99213 has a proposed median cost of $64.73, we mapped this code to the Level 2 Clinic Visit APC, which has a proposed median cost of $63.01. The APC Panel indicated that its recommendation would ensure that each visit level would receive its own payment rate, rather than both the Level 2 and 3 patient visit codes receiving the same payment rate.

During CY 2006 and earlier, there was no payment difference between new and established patient visits of the same level, as both were always mapped to the same clinical APC. However, hospital claims data regarding the median costs of the specific CPT clinic visit E/M codes consistently indicate that new patients are more resource-intensive than established patients across all visit levels. The CY 2006 claims data confirm that the cost difference between new and established patient visits increases as the visit level increases.

In both the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed and final rules (71 FR 49617 and 71 FR 68128), respectively, we encouraged public comment that discussed the potential differences in hospital clinic resource consumption between new and established patient visits. We received only a few comments related to this distinction in response to the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule and even fewer comments in response to the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period. For CY 2008, because hospitals will be reporting CPT E/M codes for clinic visits, which distinguish between new and established patients, and because we see meaningful and consistent cost differences between visits for new and established patients, we are proposing to continue to recognize the CPT codes for new and established patient clinic visits under the OPPS, consistent with their CPT code descriptors. Further, we are not adopting the recommendation of the APC Panel to eliminate this differentiation for the reasons noted. We are proposing to reexamine whether the coding distinction between new and established patient visits is necessary as we consider national guidelines. We continue to encourage public comment about hospitals' experiences with assigning visit levels to new and established patients according to their own internal guidelines.

Table 51 lists the CY 2008 proposed median costs of new and established patient clinic visit codes which are based on CY 2006 claims data processed through December 31, 2006.

Clinic visit level Proposed CY 2008 new patient visit median cost Proposed CY 2008 established patient visit median cost
Level 1 $56.08 $50.70
Level 2 63.18 58.84
Level 3 74.99 64.73
Level 4 109.12 84.17
Level 5 138.06 102.89

As noted above, the APC Panel also recommended that CMS map each level of patient visits to its corresponding APC, thereby paying at five payment levels. The APC Panel members noted that this mapping system would eliminate any payment incentive to distinguish between new and established patients but would ensure five payment levels.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to map the clinic visit codes for new patients to the five Clinic Visit APCs, one code to each level, based on the hospital resources observed in historical claims data as they are mapped for CY 2007 and in accordance with the APC Panel's recommendation. However, for CY 2008, we are proposing to maintain the CY 2007 mapping for the clinic visit codes for established patients. As indicated in Table 51 above, we are proposing to map the Level 1 established patient visit to the Level 1 Clinic Visit APC, which results in the Level 1 Clinic Visit APC containing both the Level 1 new and established patient visit codes, in accordance with the APC Panel recommendation. Similarly, we are proposing to map both the Level 2 new and established patient visit codes to the Level 2 Clinic Visit APC. However, we also are proposing to map the Level 3 established patient visit code to the Level 2 Clinic Visit APC because our cost data indicate that the costs associated with a Level 3 established patient visit most closely resemble the costs associated with the Level 2 Clinic Visit APC and the Level 2 new and established patient visits. If CPT code 99213 for an established Level 3 clinic visit was mapped to the Level 3 Clinic Visit APC, which has a proposed median cost of $85.96, we would significantly overpay CPT 99213 every time it was billed. We are proposing to map the Level 3 new patient visit to the Level 3 Clinic Visit APC, consistent with the APC Panel recommendation. We are proposing to map the Level 4 established patient visit to the Level 3 Clinic Visit APC and the Level 5 established patient visit to the Level 4 Clinic Visit APC. The only CPT E/M code that we are proposing to map to the Level 5 Clinic Visit APC for CY 2008 payment is the Level 5 new patient visit. These APC assignments that we are proposing for CY 2008, consistent with the CY 2007 APC assignments, were determined for each HCPCS code based on CY 2008 proposed rule median cost data and clinical considerations. We are not persuaded by the APC Panel recommendation, which would require us to ignore significant cost differences based on resource data that are clinically consistent and instead map each code to its corresponding level APC.

Historical cost data for these frequently provided services are extremely consistent. In addition, from a clinical perspective, we believe that in some cases, in the context of a five level structure for visit reporting, the hospital resources required for a given visit level may only be slightly different from those used for a visit that is one level higher or lower. For example, it is not surprising that particularly among visits for established patients in the middle of the range, such as a Level 2 established patient visit and a Level 3 established patient visit, the hospital resource costs calculated from claims data are similar because these patients would often utilize reasonably comparable hospital resources.

We performed data analyses to determine how the median costs of the clinic visit APCs would change if we fully adopted the APC Panel's recommendation and mapped all of the new and established patient visit codes to the corresponding level of clinic visit APC. Our results are shown in Table 52.

APC APC median cost in the proposed CY 2008 configuration APC median cost in the recommended APC panel configuration
Level 1 Clinic Visit $53 $53
Level 2 Clinic Visit 63 60
Level 3 Clinic Visit 86 66
Level 4 Clinic Visit 108 88
Level 5 Clinic Visit 139 110

The APC median cost distribution does not improve when mapping each new and established patient visit code to its corresponding level of APC. In fact, the APCPanel's recommended configuration results in lower payment rates for the Levels 2 through 5 Clinic Visit APCs, and an identical payment rate for the Level 1 ClinicVisit APC because our proposed mapping and the APC Panel's recommendation for this APC are the same. In general, under the OPPS, we rely on resource cost data calculated from hospital claims data to determine appropriate APC mapping of HCPCS codes and to set payment rates. While we acknowledge that it might be more predictable for hospitals to receive the same payment rate for new and established patients of the same visit level, robust cost data clearly indicate that this would not be the most accurate payment method. Historical hospital cost data indicate that new patient visits are costlier than established patient visits of the same level, a finding that is consistent with the perspective of our medical advisors. Because we are proposing that hospitals continue to use CPT E/M codes to report clinic visits for CY 2008, including separate codes for new and established patients, we see no reason to adjust the clinic visit APC configurations. Therefore, for CY 2008, we are proposing to map the CPT E/M codes and other Level II HCPCS codes to the Clinic Visit APCs as configured in Table 50 and not fully adopt the APC Panel's recommendation to map each code to its corresponding APC level. We will reexamine using the claims data for CY 2009 OPPS ratesetting and will also reconsider whether this mapping is appropriate in the future as we continue to work on developing national guidelines.

The APC Panel also recommended that CMS not recognize the CPT consultation codes: CPT 99241 (Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 1)), CPT 99242 (Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 2)), CPT 99243 (Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 3)), CPT 99244 (Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 4)), and CPT 99245 (Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 5)). The APC Panel recommended that CMS instruct hospitals to build consultation services into their internal hospital guidelines related to reporting outpatient clinic visit levels based on the complexity and resources used for these outpatient visits.

CPT defines a consultation as "a type of service provided by a physician whose opinion or advice regarding evaluation and/or management of a specific problem is requested by another physician or other appropriate source." CPT recognizes two subcategories of consultations, specifically office or other outpatient and inpatient consultations, although only the office consultations would be applicable under the OPPS. Nevertheless, the differentiation of consultations from new and established patient clinic visits would appear to be clinically unnecessary under the OPPS in order to provide proper OPPS payment for hospital outpatient visits.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68128), we noted our belief that it may be unnecessary for hospitals to report consultationCPT codes if either a new or established patient visit code accurately describes the service provided. We stated that we were particularly interested in hearing whether consultation codes are a useful measure of hospital resource use under the OPPS, and how consultation visits are different, from a hospital resource perspective, from new patient visits and established patient visits. We observed that we did not want to create an incentive for hospitals to bill a consultation code instead of a new or established patient code because we did not believe that consultation codes necessarily reflected different resource utilization than either new or established patient codes (71 FR 68138). Therefore, for CY 2007, we finalized a payment policy that assigned the consultation code to the same clinical APC as the established patient visit code for each level of service. For example, CPT code 99242, the Level 2 consultation code is mapped to APC 0605(Level 2 Clinic Visits), which is where CPT code 99212, the Level 2 established patient code, is mapped for CY 2007. Moving the consultation codes to the sameAPC as the corresponding established patient visit code eliminated any incentive for hospitals to bill a consultation code instead of a new or established patient code.

Code descriptor Median cost Frequency
Level 1 Consultation $66.48 62,000
Level 2 Consultation 65.78 73,000
Level 3 Consultation 81.95 155,000
Level 4 Consultation 109.96 176,000
Level 5 Consultation 139.61 94,000

Consultation services are provided with much less frequency than all levels of established patient visits and low level new patient visits but are provided more frequently than high level new patient visits. The median costs for consultation codes are generally similar to or slightly higher than the corresponding median costs of the same level of new patient visits.

Aside from the APC Panel recommendation, we have received few comments from the public related to this issue. We continue to believe that consultation codes are unnecessary and superfluous in the hospital outpatient setting because hospitals could appropriately bill either a new or established patient visit code, instead of a consultation, as appropriate in these cases. In the interest of simplifying billing, for CY 2008, we are proposing to assign status indicator "B" to the consultation codes (that is, not paid under the OPPS) and instruct hospitals to bill a new or established visit code instead of an office consultation code, thereby adopting the APC Panel's recommendation not to recognize these consultation codes. As appropriate, hospitals may build consultation services into their internal hospital guidelines related to reporting clinic visit levels based on the complexity and resources used for these visits.

In summary, for CY 2008, we are proposing that hospitals continue to use the CPT codes to bill for clinic visits and to distinguish between new and established patient visits. For CY 2008, the CPT codes for new and established visits would continue to be payable under the OPPS, but we would reconsider in the future whether there should be a distinction between new and established patient visits as we continue to work on developing national guidelines. For CY 2008, we are proposing to change the status of the consultation codes so that these codes are no longer recognized for payment under the OPPS.

2. Emergency Department Visits

As described above, CPT defines an emergency department as "an organized hospital based facility for the provision of unscheduled episodic services to patients who present for immediate medical attention. The facility must be available 24 hours a day." Prior to CY 2007, under the OPPS, we restricted the billing of emergency department CPT codes to services furnished at facilities that met this CPT definition. Facilities open less than 24 hours a day should not report the emergency department CPT codes.

Sections 1866(a)(1)(I), 1866(a)(1)(N), and 1867 of the Act impose specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals and CAHs that offer emergency services. These obligations concern individuals who come to a hospital's dedicated emergency department and request examination or treatment for medical conditions, and apply to all of these individuals, regardless of whether or not they are beneficiaries of any program under the Act. Section 1867(h) of the Act specifically prohibits a delay in providing required screening or stabilization services in order to inquire about the individual's payment method or insurance status. Section 1867(d) of the Act provides for the imposition of civil monetary penalties on hospitals and physicians responsible for failing to meet the provisions listed above. These provisions, taken together, are frequently referred to as the Emergency Medical Treatment and LaborAct (EMTALA). EMTALA was passed in 1986 as part of the Consolidated OmnibusBudget Reconciliation Act of 1985, Pub. L. 99-272 (COBRA).

Section 489.24 of the EMTALA regulations defines "dedicated emergency department" as any department or facility of the hospital, regardless of whether it is located on or off the main hospital campus, that meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicableState law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under the regulations is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment.

We believe that every emergency department that meets the CPT definition of emergency department also qualifies as a dedicated emergency department underEMTALA. However, we are aware that there are some departments or facilities of hospitals that meet the definition of a dedicated emergency department under the EMTALA regulations but that do not meet the more restrictive CPT definition of an emergency department. For example, a hospital department or facility that meets the definition of a dedicated emergency department may not be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Nevertheless, hospitals with such departments or facilities incur EMTALA obligations with respect to an individual who presents to the department and requests, or has requested on his or her behalf, examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition. However, because they did not meet the CPT requirements for reporting emergency visit E/M codes, prior to CY 2007, these facilities were required to bill clinic visit codes for the services they furnished under the OPPS. We had no way to distinguish in our hospital claims data the costs of visits provided in dedicated emergency departments that did not meet the CPT definition of emergency department from the costs of clinic visits.

Some hospitals requested that they be permitted to bill emergency department visit codes under the OPPS for services furnished in a facility that met the CPT definition for reporting emergency department visit E/M codes, except that they were not available 24 hours a day. These hospitals believed that their resource costs were more similar to those of emergency departments that met the CPT definition than they were to the resource costs of clinics. Representatives of such facilities argued that emergency department visit payments would be more appropriate, on the grounds that their facilities treated patients with emergency conditions whose costs exceeded the resources reflected in the clinic visit APC payments, even though these emergency departments were not available 24 hours per day. In addition, these hospital representatives indicated that their facilities had EMTALA obligations and should, therefore, be able to receive emergency department visit payments.While these emergency departments may have provided a broader range and intensity of hospital services and required significant resources to assure their availability and capabilities in comparison with typical hospital outpatient clinics, the fact that they did not operate with all capabilities full-time suggested that hospital resources associated with visits to emergency departments or facilities available less than 24 hours a day might not be as great as the resources associated with emergency departments or facilities that were available 24 hours a day and that fully met the CPT definition.

To determine whether visits to emergency departments or facilities (referred to as Type B emergency departments) that incur EMTALA obligations but do not meet more prescriptive expectations that are consistent with the CPT definition of an emergency department (referred to as Type A emergency departments) have different resource costs than visits to either clinics or Type A emergency departments, in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68132), we finalized a set of five G-codes for use by hospitals to report visits to all entities that meet the definition of a dedicated emergency department under the EMTALA regulations in § 489.24 but that are not Type A emergency departments, as described in Table 54 below. These codes are called "Type B emergency department visit codes." We believed the creation of G-codes for Type B emergency departments was necessary because there were no CPT codes that fully described this type of facility. If we were to continue instructing Type B emergency departments to bill clinic visit codes, we would have no way to track resource costs for Type B emergency department visits as distinct from clinic visits. In that rule we explained that these new G-codes would serve as a vehicle to capture median cost and resource differences among visits provided by Type A emergency departments, Type B emergency departments, and clinics (71 FR 68132).

HCPCS code Short descriptor Long descriptor
G0380 Lev 1 hosp type B ED visit Level 1 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
G0381 Lev 2 hosp type B ED visit Level 2 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
G0382 Lev 3 hosp type B ED visit Level 3 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
G0383 Lev 4 hosp type B ED visit Level 4 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
G0384 Lev 5 hosp type B ED visit Level 5 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).

For CY 2007, we assigned the five new Type B emergency department visit codes for services provided in a Type B emergency department to the five newly-established Clinic Visit APCs, 0604, 0605, 0606, 0607, and 0608 (71 FR 68140). This payment policy for Type B emergency department visits is similar to our previous policy which required services furnished in emergency departments that had an EMTALA obligation but did not meet the CPT definition of emergency department to be reported using CPT clinic visit E/M codes, resulting in payments based upon clinic visit APCs. As mentioned above, CPT and CMS required an emergency department to be open 24 hours per day in order for it to be eligible to bill emergency department E/M codes. While maintaining the same payment policy for Type B emergency department visits in CY 2007, we believe the reporting of specific G-codes for emergency department visits provided in Type B emergency departments would permit us to specifically collect and analyze the hospital resource costs of visits to these facilities in order to determine in the future whether a proposal of an alternative payment policy might be warranted. We expected hospitals to adjust their charges appropriately to reflect differences in Type A and Type B emergency departments. The OPPS rulemaking cycle for CY 2009 will be the first year that we will have cost data for these new Type B emergency department HCPCS codes available for analysis.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (71 FR 49609), we proposed to create five G-codes to be reported by the subset of provider-based emergency departments or facilities of the hospital, called Type A emergency departments, that are available to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and meet one or both of the following requirements related to the EMTALA definition of a dedicated emergency department, specifically: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under the applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment. These codes were called "Type A emergency visit codes" and were proposed to replace hospitals' reporting of the CPT emergency department visit E/M codes listed in Table 49 above. Our intention was to allow hospital-based emergency departments or facilities that were historically appropriately reporting CPT emergency department visit E/M codes to bill these new Type A emergency department visit codes. In the CY 2007 OPP/ASC, final rule with comment period (71 FR 68132), we postponed finalizing G-codes to replace CPT codes for Type A emergency department visits until national guidelines are established, and stated that we would again consider their possible utility once the national guidelines are adopted. However, for CY 2007, we finalized the definition of Type A emergency departments to distinguish them from Type B emergency departments. For CY 2007 (71 FR 68140), we assigned the five CPT E/M emergency department visit codes for services provided in a Type A emergency departments to the five newly-created Emergency Department Visit APCs, 0609, 0613, 0614, 0615, and 0616.

We believe that our distinction between Type A and Type B emergency departments refined and clarified the CPT definition of "emergency department" for use in the hospital context. As we have previously noted, the CPT codes were defined to reflect the activities of physicians and do not always describe well the range and mix of services provided by hospitals during visits of emergency department patients. For example, one feature that distinguishes Type A hospital emergency departments from other departments of the hospital is that Type A emergency departments do not generally provide scheduled care, but rather regularly operate to provide immediately available unscheduled services.

We were pleased that the majority of commenters to the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC proposed rule agreed with our general distinction between Type A and Type B emergency departments. We note that after the publication of the CY 2007 OPP/ASC final rule with comment period, numerous readers requested clarification about one paragraph that appeared in that final rule. The paragraph is reprinted below (71 FR 68132).

"We are aware that hospitals operate many types of facilities which they view in aggregate as an integrated healthcare system. For purposes of determining EMTALA obligations, under § 489.24(b) of the regulations, each hospital is evaluated individually to determine its own particular obligations. As we have discussed previously, hospital facilities or departments of the hospital that meet the definition of a dedicated emergency department consistent with the EMTALA regulations may bill Type A emergency department codes (CPT emergency department visit codes) or Type B emergency department codes (HCPCS G-codes), depending on whether or not the dedicated emergency department meets the definition of a Type A emergency department, which includes operating 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. For purposes of determining whether to bill Type A or Type B emergency department codes, each hospital must be evaluated individually and should make a decision specific to each area of the hospital to determine which codes would be appropriate. Where a hospital maintains a separately identifiable area or part of a facility which does not operate on the same schedule (that is, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week) as its emergency department, that area or facility would not be considered an integral part of the emergency department that operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for purposes of determining its emergency department type for reporting emergency visit services. Instead, the facility or area would be evaluated separately to determine whether it is a Type A emergency department, Type B emergency department, or clinic. We would expect the hospital providing services in such facilities or areas to evaluate the status of those areas and bill accordingly. In general, it is not appropriate to consider a satellite emergency department or an area of the emergency department as if it were available 24 hours a day simply because the main emergency department is available 24 hours a day. It may be appropriate for a Type A emergency department to `carve out' portions of the emergency department that are not available 24 hours a day, where visits would be more appropriately billed with Type B emergency department codes."

In response to the questions we received, we posted on the CMS Web site a "Frequently Asked Questions" list that described various examples of treating an emergency department as either a Type A emergency department or a Type B emergency department. In each case, the posted answer stated that hospitals should contact their fiscal intermediary to ensure that the fiscal intermediary and the hospital are in agreement regarding the emergency room status as either Type A or Type B. The response to the posted examples has been positive and the number of inquiries we are receiving has subsided.

Notwithstanding our subsequent clarification, we are not proposing to modify the definitions of Type A or Type B emergency departments for CY 2008 because we believe that our current definition accurately distinguishes between these two types of emergency departments. While we will not know definitively until CY 2009 how the costs of services provided in Type A emergency departments differ from the costs of services provided in Type B emergency departments, we believe that our current distinction between Type A and B emergency departments is appropriate and is most likely to capture any resource cost differences between the two types of emergency departments. However, we are specifically soliciting public comment regarding any additional operational clarifications that we could provide to assist hospitals in determining whether an emergency department is considered to be Type A or Type B.

We specifically indicated for CY 2007 that hospitals should individually consider separately identifiable areas or parts of facilities that did not operate on the same schedule as the main emergency department that was open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to determine the appropriate codes for reporting services provided in those separately identifiable areas. Because we consider the main distinguishing feature between Type A and Type B emergency departments to be the full-time versus part-time availability of staffed areas for emergency medical care, not the process of care or the site of care (on the hospital's main campus or offsite), our final CY 2007 policy explained that hospitals needed to assess separately identifiable areas individually for their status as Type A or Type B emergency departments. We are interested specifically in comments that describe how this policy could be further clarified in light of hospitals' operational responsibility to efficiently provide emergency services, holding constant the definitions that were developed for CY 2007 and described above. We do not believe a policy change in the reporting of these Type A and Type B emergency department codes would be appropriate for CY 2008, in light of our desire to capture consistent and accurate hospital cost data by HCPCS code for consideration for the CY 2009 OPPS. For CY 2008, we are proposing that Type A emergency department visits would continue to be paid based on the five Emergency Department Visit APCs, while Type B emergency department visits would continue to be paid based on the five Clinic Visit APCs.

C. Proposed Visit Reporting Guidelines

1. Background

As described in section IX.A. of this proposed rule, since April 7, 2000, we have instructed hospitals to report facility resources for clinic and emergency department outpatient hospital visits using the CPT E/M codes and to develop internal hospital guidelines for reporting the appropriate visit level.

During the January 2002 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS adopt the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) intervention-based guidelines for facility coding of emergency department visits and develop guidelines for clinic visits that are modeled on the ACEP guidelines.

In the August 9, 2002 OPPS proposed rule (67 FR 52133), we proposed 10 new G-codes (Levels 1-5 Facility Emergency Services and Levels 1-5 Facility Clinic Services) for use in the OPPS to report hospital visits, with the goal of ultimately applying national guidelines to these codes and discontinuing the use of CPT E/M codes under the OPPS. We also solicited public comments regarding national guidelines for hospital coding of emergency department and clinic visits. We discussed different types of models, reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of each. We reviewed in detail the considerations around various discrete types of specific guidelines, including guidelines based on staff interventions, based upon staff time spent with the patient, based on resource intensity point scoring, and based on severity acuity point scoring related to patient complexity. In that proposed rule, we also stated that we were concerned about counting separately paid services (for example, intravenous infusions, x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests) as "interventions" or including their associated "staff time" in determining the level of service. We believed that the level of service should be determined by resource consumption that is not otherwise captured in payments for other separately payable services.

In response to comments, in the November 1, 2002 OPPS final rule (67 FR 66793), we stated that we would not create new codes to replace existing CPT E/M codes for reporting hospital visits until national guidelines are developed. We noted that an independent panel of experts would be an appropriate forum to develop codes and guidelines that are simple to understand and implement. We explained that organizations such as the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the AmericanHealth Information Management Association (AHIMA) had such expertise and would be capable of creating hospital visit guidelines and providing ongoing provider education. We also articulated a set of principles that any national guidelines for facility visit coding should satisfy, including that coding guidelines should be based on facility resources, should be clear to facilitate accurate payments and be usable for compliance purposes and audits, should meet HIPAA requirements, should only require documentation that is clinically necessary for patient care, and should not facilitate upcoding or gaming. We stated that the distribution of codes reported for each type of hospital outpatient visit (clinic or emergency department) should result in a normal curve. We concluded that we believed the most appropriate forum for development of code definitions and guidelines was an independent expert panel that would make recommendations to CMS.

The AHA and AHIMA originally supported the ACEP model for emergency department visit coding. However, we expressed concern that the ACEP guidelines allowed counting of separately payable services in determining a service level, which could result in the double counting of hospital resources in establishing visit payment rates and payment rates for those separately payable services. Subsequently, on their own initiative, the AHA and AHIMA formed an independent expert panel, the HospitalEvaluation and Management Coding Panel, comprised of members with coding, health information management, documentation, billing, nursing, finance, auditing, and medical experience. This panel included representatives from the AHA, AHIMA, ACEP, Emergency Nurses Association, and American Organization of Nurse Executives. CMS and AMA representatives observed the meetings. On June 24, 2003, the AHA and AHIMA submitted their recommended guidelines, hereafter referred to as the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, for reporting three levels of hospital clinic and emergency department visits and a single level of critical care services to CMS, with the hope that CMS would publish the guidelines in the CY 2004 OPPS proposed rule. The AHA and AHIMA acknowledged that "continued refinement will be required as in all coding systems. The Panel * * * looks forward to working with CMS to incorporate any recommendations raised during the public comment period" (AHA/AHIMA guidelines report, page 9). The AHA and AHIMA indicated that the guidelines were field-tested several times by panel members at different stages of their development. The guidelines are based on an intervention model, where the levels are determined by the numbers and types of interventions performed by nursing or ancillary hospital staff. Higher levels of services are reported as the number and/or complexity of staff interventions increase.

Although we did not publish the guidelines, the AHA and AHIMA released the guidelines through their Web sites. Consequently, we received numerous comments from providers and associations, some in favor and some opposed to the guidelines. We undertook a critical review of the recommendations from the AHA and AHIMA and made some modifications to the guidelines based on comments we received from other hospitals and associations on the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, clinical review, and changing payment policies under the OPPS regarding some separately payable services.

In an attempt to validate the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines and examine the distribution of services that would result from their application to hospital clinic and emergency department visits paid under the OPPS, we contracted for a study that began in September 2004 and concluded in September 2005 to retrospectively code, under the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines, hospital visits by reviewing hospital visit medical chart documentation gathered through the Comprehensive Error RateTesting (CERT) work. While a review of documentation and assignment of visit levels based on the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines to 12,500 clinic and emergency department visits was initially planned, the study was terminated after a pilot review of only 750 visits. The contractor identified a number of elements in the guidelines that were difficult for coders to interpret, poorly defined, nonspecific, or regularly unavailable in the medical records. The contractor's coders were unable to determine any level for about 25 percent of the clinic cases and about 20 percent of the emergency cases reviewed. The only agreement observed between the levels reported on the claims and levels according to the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines was the classification of Level 1 services, where the review supported the level on the claims 54 to 70 percent of the time. In addition, the vast majority of the clinic and emergency department visits reviewed were assigned to Level 1 during the review. Based on these findings, we believed that it was not necessary to review additional records after the initial sample. The contractor advised that multiple terms in the guidelines required clearer definition and believed that more examples would be helpful. Although we believe that all of the visit documentation for each case was available for the contractor's review, we were unable to determine definitively that this was the case. Thus, there is some possibility that the contractor's assignments would have differed if additional documentation from the medical records were available for the visits. In summary, while testing of the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines was helpful in illuminating areas of the guidelines that would benefit from refinement, we were unable to draw conclusions about the relationship between the distribution of current hospital reporting of visits using CPT E/M codes that are assigned according to each hospital's internal guidelines and the distribution of codes under the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, nor were we able to demonstrate a normal distribution of visit levels under the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines. In CY 2007, we posted to the CMS Web site a summary of the contractor's report.

Despite the inconclusive findings from the validation study, after reviewing the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, as well as approximately a dozen other guidelines for outpatient visits submitted by various hospitals and hospital associations, we stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68141) that we believed that the AHA/AHIMA guidelines are the most appropriate and well-developed guidelines for use in the OPPS of which we are aware. Our particular interest in these guidelines is based upon the broad-based input into their development, the desire for CMS to move to promulgate national outpatient hospital visit coding guidelines in the near future, and full consideration of the characteristics of alternative types of guidelines. We also believe that hospitals would react favorably to guidelines developed and supported by the AHA and AHIMA, national organizations that have great interest in hospital coding and payment issues, and possess significant medical, technical and practical expertise due to their broad membership, which includes hospitals and health information management professionals. Anecdotally, we have been told that a number of hospitals are successfully utilizing the AHA/AHIMA guidelines to report levels of hospital visits. However, other organizations have expressed concern that the AHA/AHIMA guidelines may result in a significant redistribution of hospital visits to higher levels, reducing the ability of the OPPS to discriminate among the hospital resources required for various different levels of visits. We, too, remain concerned about the potential redistributive effect on OPPS payments for other services or among levels of hospital visits when national guidelines for outpatient visit coding are adopted. We recognize that there may be difficulty crosswalking historical hospital claims data from current CPT E/M codes reported based on individual internal hospital guidelines to payments for any new coding system developed, in order to provide appropriate payment levels for hospital visits reported based on national guidelines in the future.

There are several types of concerns with the AHA/AHIMA guidelines that have been identified based upon extensive staff review and contractor use of the guidelines during the validation study. We believe the AHA/AHIMA guidelines would require refinement prior to their adoption by the OPPS, as well as continued refinement over time after their implementation. Our modified version of the AHA/AHIMA guidelines provides some possibilities for addressing certain issues. Our eight general areas of concern regarding the AHA/AHIMA model are reviewed below. In addition, we have posted to the CMS Web site both the original AHA/AHIMA guidelines and our modified draft version.

We continue to commit that we would provide a minimum of 6 to 12 months notice to hospitals prior to implementation of national guidelines to provide sufficient time for providers to make the necessary systems changes and educate their staff.

2. CY 2007 Work on Visit Guidelines

There are several areas of the AHA/AHIMA guidelines that we identified in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period that would require refinement and further input from the public prior to implementation as national guidelines. These areas include the need for five rather than three levels of codes for clinic and emergency department visits to accommodate the current five levels of OPPS payment; clarification of documentation that would support certain interventions; reconsideration of the inclusion of separately payable services as proxies for hospital resources used in visits; examination of the valuing of certain interventions; assessment of the need for modifications to address the different clinical characteristics of specialty clinic visits; consistency with the Americans with Disabilities Act; reevaluation of the way in which additional hospital resources required for the treatment of new patients are captured; and recommendations for guidelines for the reporting of visits to Type B emergency departments.

We have had a number of meetings and discussions with interested stakeholders over the past several months regarding the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, the CMS modified draft version, the contractor pilot work to test the guidelines, the concerns we identified in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule, and alternative guidelines. We are aware that the AHA and AHIMA are having an ongoing dialogue with members of their Hospital Evaluation and Management Coding Panel and reviewing their previously recommended model guidelines as well as other models currently in use. We have not received any additional suggestions or modifications from the AHA and AHIMA to date. We have received a number of new suggestions for guidelines from other stakeholders, including individual hospitals and associations, that have engaged in a variety of data collection and pilot application activities in preparing their recommendations. For example, one wound care organization created and presented an independent model that could apply to certain specialty clinics. The organization claimed that several hospital outpatient specialty clinics had already successfully implemented these as their internal guidelines, but requested that CMS designate them as the national wound care clinic guidelines. One provider group tested several sets of guidelines that resembled the ACEP model and compared the results across a set of hospitals. This provider group believes that an ACEP-type model would be the most successful type of national guidelines, assuming that the guidelines were flexible in serving as a guide to visit level reporting. While using several varieties of ACEP-type guidelines in different hospitals, the group noted that across hospitals a specific intervention was almost always assigned to the same clinic visit level. The group concluded that this indicated that the ACEP model and its variations could likely be successfully implemented as national guidelines. Another association reviewed and tested the CMS modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines that were posted to the CMS Web site. This association found it cumbersome to assign the Level 2 and Level 4 Clinic Visit codes because those levels could only be assigned when a certain number of interventions and/or contributory factors were performed. The association suggested changes to the CMS modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines for ease of use and application to specialty clinics, particularly oncology clinics. One developer of national clinic and emergency department visit guidelines noted that many hospitals had successfully used the presenting problem-based guidelines that it had created. The developer noted that its system was easy to use, produced consistent coding decisions resulting in a normal distribution of visits, and even served as a tool to track effectiveness and efficiency.

We appreciate the thoughtful information that has been provided to us so far regarding hospitals' experiences and the insightful responses by the public to our concerns about the AHA/AHIMA model. We are currently actively engaged in evaluating and comparing various guideline models and suggestions that have been provided to us, and we continue to welcome additional public input on this important and complex area of the OPPS. The public input we have received continues to reflect a wide variety of perspectives on the types and content of the guidelines different commenters recommend that we should implement nationally for the OPPS, and no single approach appears to be broadly endorsed by the stakeholder community. In addition, commenters have described the successful application of many types of internal hospital guidelines with diverse characteristics for the reporting of hospital clinic and emergency department visit levels that they believe accurately capture the required hospital resources.

3. Proposed Visit Guidelines

We performed data analyses with the goal of studying the current distribution of each level of clinic and emergency department visit codes billed nationally, as well as the distribution among various classes of hospitals. We analyzed frequency data from claims with dates of service from March 1, 2002, through December 31, 2006, including those claims that were processed through December 31, 2006. To determine the national clinic visit distribution, we reviewed frequency data for each level of new patient visits, established patient visits, and consultation codes. To determine the national emergency department visit distribution, we reviewed frequency data for the five CPT emergency department visit codes. We did not include the five G-codes that describe Type B emergency departments because they became effective January 1, 2007, and we do not yet have a full year of frequency data for those codes.

The clinic visit data, displayed below in Figure 1, revealed a fairly normal national distribution of clinic visits, with the curve somewhat skewed to the left, consistent with our previous analysis of these data in CY 2002 (67 FR 66791). In addition, the visit distributions have been quite stable over the past 5 years.

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The graph shown in Figure 1 indicates that hospitals, on average, are billing all five levels of visit codes with varying frequency, in a consistent pattern over time. It is striking to note how similar the annual distributions appear from CY 2002 through CY 2006. We are not surprised that hospitals report a relatively high proportion of low level visits, given the typical clinical care provided in HOPDs during these visits. Many Medicare patients are evaluated regularly in clinics by hospitals' clinical staff to determine the status of their chronic medical conditions and determine adjustments to treatment plans, and those visits may frequently be reported as a low level visit if that is consistent with the hospital's internal guidelines and fiscal intermediary instructions. Some patients may receive minor services during low level visits that are not described by more specific HCPCS codes. We note that, in general, billing a visit in addition to another service merely because the patient interacted with hospital staff or spent time in a room for that service is inappropriate. If a visit and another service are both billed, such as chemotherapy, a diagnostic test, or a surgical procedure, the visit must be separately identifiable from the other service because the resources used to provide nonvisit services, including staff time, equipment, supplies, among others, are captured in the line item for that service. We believe that hospitals by and large are abiding by this guidance because more than 90 percent of the CY 2006 claims for Level 1 established patient visits available for this proposed rule are single claims.

We also examined the billing patterns for various classes of hospitals, grouped by the hospital categories shown in the impact table (Table 67) in section XXII.B. of this proposed rule, to see how the clinic visit distributions of levels billed for these various categories compared to the national distribution of clinic visit levels. For these subcategories, we specifically focused on the number of established patient visits billed at each level. Generally, the distribution for major teaching hospitals, minor teaching hospitals, and nonteaching hospitals looked remarkably similar to the national distribution of established patient visits. Nonteaching hospitals tended to bill a greater proportion of Level 1 and 2 patient visits as compared to major teaching hospitals, as would be expected if their general patient acuity was slightly lower. Nonteaching hospitals include many community hospitals that treat a wide variety of patients, likely including a larger proportion of patients with minor ailments. Major teaching hospitals reported a slightly higher proportion of Level 4 and 5 visits. This too correlates well with our knowledge of the patient case-mix of large teaching hospitals, which tend to treat a higher proportion of very sick patients than nonteaching hospitals. The distributions for urban and rural hospitals also closely resembled the national distribution, including the rural SCH visit level distribution. The smallest rural hospitals predictably reported a higher proportion of Level 1 and 2 visit codes and a lower proportion of higher level visit codes, as compared to the national average, consistent with their generally lower case-mix severity.

The national emergency department visit data, displayed below in Figure 2, similarly revealed a normal national distribution of emergency department visit levels that was even more symmetrical than the national clinic visit distribution. The national distributions have been stable over the past 5 years as well.

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We also looked at various classes of hospitals, grouped by the hospital categories that we show in the impact table (Table 67) in section XXII. of this proposed rule to see how the emergency department visit distributions of levels billed by hospitals in each of these various categories compared to the national distribution of emergency department visit levels. The emergency department visit distributions for major teaching hospitals, minor teaching hospitals, and nonteaching hospitals were almost identical to the national distribution of emergency department visits. No significant differences were noted. The emergency department visit distributions for urban and rural hospitals also closely resembled the national distribution of emergency department visits. Rural hospitals in the aggregate reported slightly higher proportions of Level 2 and 3 emergency department visits than the national average and slightly fewerLevel 4 and 5 visits. When subdividing rural hospitals into groupings based on size, the distribution for small, medium, and large rural hospitals closely mirrored the national average distribution. Large rural hospitals tended to report higher level emergency department visits than smaller rural hospitals. All of these observations regarding the patterns of reporting for rural hospitals are consistent with our expectations for care delivery of those hospitals.

Overall, both the clinic and emergency department visit distributions indicate that hospitals are billing consistently over time and in a manner that distinguishes between visit levels, resulting in relatively normal distributions nationally for the OPPS, as well as for smaller classes of hospitals. These analyses are generally consistent with our understanding of the clinical and resource characteristics of different levels of hospital outpatient clinic and emergency department visits.

We specifically are inviting public comment as to whether a pressing need for national guidelines continues at this point in the maturation of the OPPS or if the current system where hospitals create and apply their own internal guidelines to report visits is currently more practical and appropriately flexible for hospitals. Although we have reiterated our goal since CY 2000 of creating national guidelines, this complex undertaking for these important and common hospital services is proving more challenging than we initially thought as we receive new and expanded information from the public on current hospital reporting practices that lead to appropriate payment for the hospital resources associated with clinic and emergency department visits. Many hospitals have worked diligently and carefully to develop and implement their own internal guidelines that reflect the scope and types of services they provide throughout the hospital outpatient system. Based on public comments, as well as our own knowledge of how clinics operate, it seems unlikely that one set of straightforward national guidelines could apply to the reporting of visits in all hospitals and specialty clinics. In addition, the stable distribution of clinic and emergency department visits reported under the OPPS over the past several years indicates that hospitals, both nationally in the aggregate and grouped by specific hospital classes, are generally billing in an appropriate and consistent manner as we would expect in a system that accurately distinguishes among different levels of service based on the associated hospital resources.

Therefore, while we continue to evaluate the information and input we have received from the public during CY 2007, as well as invite comments on this proposed rule regarding the necessity and feasibility of implementing different types of national guidelines, we are not proposing to implement national visit guidelines for clinic or emergency department visits for CY 2008. Instead, hospitals will continue to report visits during CY 2008 according to their own internal hospital guidelines.

In the absence of national guidelines, we would continue to regularly reevaluate patterns of hospital outpatient visit reporting at varying levels of disaggregation below the national level to ensure that hospitals continue to bill appropriately and differentially for these services. In addition, we expect that hospitals' internal guidelines will comport with the principles listed below.

• The coding guidelines should follow the intent of the CPT code descriptor in that the guidelines should be designed to reasonably relate the intensity of hospital resources to the different levels of effort represented by the code (65 FR 18451).

• The coding guidelines should be based on hospital facility resources. The guidelines should not be based on physician resources (67 FR 66792).

• The coding guidelines should be clear to facilitate accurate payments and be usable for compliance purposes and audits (67 FR 66792).

• The coding guidelines should meet the HIPAA requirements (67 FR 66792).

• The coding guidelines should only require documentation that is clinically necessary for patient care (67 FR 66792).

• The coding guidelines should not facilitate upcoding or gaming (67 FR 66792)

We also are proposing the following five additional principles that should apply to hospital specific guidelines, based on our evolving understanding of the important issues addressed by many hospitals in developing their internal guidelines that now have been used for a number of years. We believe it is reasonable at this time to elaborate upon the standards for hospitals' internal guidelines that we are proposing to apply in CY 2008, based on our knowledge of hospitals' experiences to date with guidelines for visits.

• The coding guidelines should be written or recorded, well-documented and provide the basis for selection of a specific code.

• The coding guidelines should be applied consistently across patients in the clinic or emergency department to which they apply.

• The coding guidelines should not change with great frequency.

• The coding guidelines should be readily available for fiscal intermediary (or, if applicable, MAC) review.

• The coding guidelines should result in coding decisions that could be verified by other hospital staff, as well as outside sources.

We are inviting comment on these principles, specifically, whether hospitals' guidelines currently meet these principles, how difficult it would be for hospitals' guidelines to meet these principles if they do not meet them already, and whether hospitals believe that certain standards should be added or removed. We considered stating that a hospital must use one set of emergency department visit guidelines for all emergency departments in the hospital, but thought that some departments that might be considered emergency departments, such as the obstetrics department, may find it more practical and appropriate to use a different set of guidelines than the general emergency department. Similarly, we find it possible that various specialty clinics in a hospital could have their own set of guidelines, specific to the services offered in those specialty clinics. However, if different guidelines are implemented for different clinics, hospitals should ensure that these guidelines reflect comparable resource use at each level to the other clinic guidelines that the hospital may apply.

We appreciate all the comments we have received in the past from the public on visit guidelines, and we encourage continued submission of comments at any time that will assist us and other stakeholders interested in the development of national guidelines. Until national guidelines are established, hospitals should continue using their own internal guidelines. We would not expect individual hospitals to necessarily experience a normal distribution of visit levels across their claims, although we would expect a normal distribution across all hospitals as observed currently and as we would expect if national guidelines were implemented. We understand that, based on different patterns of care, we could expect that a small community hospital might provide more low level services than high level services, while an academic medical center or trauma center might provide more high level services than low level services. We would also expect national guidelines to provide for five levels of coding, to parallel the five payment levels that currently exist.

We hope to receive additional input from stakeholders over the upcoming months to address whether there is a definite contemporary need for national guidelines, given their potential to redistribute payment under the OPPS and the currently reassuring observed patterns of OPPS visit services. While we understand the interest of some hospitals in our moving quickly to promulgate national guidelines that will ensure standardized reporting of outpatient hospital visit levels, we believe that the issues identified both by us and others that may arise are important and require serious consideration prior to the implementation of national guidelines. Because of our commitment to provide hospitals with 6-12 months notice prior to implementation of national guidelines, we would not implement national guidelines prior to CY 2009. Our goal is to ensure that OPPS national or hospital-specific visit guidelines continue to facilitate consistent and accurate reporting of hospital outpatient visits, in a manner that is resource-based and supportive of appropriate OPPS payments for the efficient and effective provision of visits in hospital outpatient settings.

X. Proposed OPPS Payment for Blood and Blood Products

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Blood and Blood Products" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

Since the implementation of the OPPS in August 2000, separate payments have been made for blood and blood products through APCs rather than packaging them into payments for the procedures with which they were administered. Hospital payments for the costs of blood and blood products, as well as the costs of collecting, processing, and storing blood and blood products, are made through the OPPS payments for specific blood product APCs. On April 12, 2001, CMS issued the original billing guidance for blood products to hospitals (Program Transmittal A-01-50). In response to requests for clarification of these instructions, CMS issued ProgramTransmittal 496 on March 4, 2005. The comprehensive billing guidelines in Program Transmittal 496 also addressed specific concerns and issues related to billing for blood-related services, which the public had brought to our attention.

In the CY 2000 OPPS, payments for blood and blood products were established based on external data provided by commenters due to limited Medicare claims data. From the CY 2000 OPPS to the CY 2002 OPPS, payment rates for blood and blood products were updated for inflation. For the CY 2003 OPPS, as described in the November 1,2002 final rule with comment period (67 FR 66773), we applied a special adjustment methodology to blood and blood products that had significant reductions in payment rates from the CY 2002 OPPS to the CY 2003 OPPS, when median costs were first calculated from hospital claims. Using the adjustment methodology, we limited the decrease in payment rates for blood and blood products to approximately 15 percent. For the CY 2004 OPPS, as recommended by the APC Panel, we froze payment rates for blood and blood products at CY 2003 levels as we studied concerns raised by commenters and presenters at the August 2003 and February 2004 APC Panel meetings.

For the CY 2005 OPPS, we established new APCs that allowed each blood product to be assigned to its own separate APC, as several of the previous blood product APCs contained multiple blood products with no clinical homogeneity or whose product specific median costs may not have been similar. Some of the blood product HCPCS codes were reassigned to the new APCs (Table 34 of the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65819)).

We also noted in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period that public comments on previous OPPS rules had stated that the CCRs that were used to adjust charges to costs for blood products in past years were too low. Past commenters indicated that this approach resulted in an underestimation of the true hospital costs for blood and blood products. In response to these comments and the APC Panel recommendations from its February 2004 and September 2004 meetings, we conducted a thorough analysis of the CY 2003 claims (used to calculate the CY 2005 APC payment rates) to compare CCRs between those hospitals reporting a blood-specific cost center and those hospitals defaulting to the overall hospital CCR in the conversion of their blood product charges to costs. As a result of this analysis, we observed a significant difference in CCRs utilized for conversion of blood product charges to costs for those hospitals with and without blood-specific cost centers. The median hospital blood-specific CCR was almost two times the median overall hospital CCR. As discussed in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period, we applied a special methodology for hospitals not reporting a blood-specific cost center, which simulated a blood-specific CCR for each hospital that we then used to convert charges to costs for blood products. Thus, we developed simulated medians for all blood and blood products based on CY 2003 hospital claims data (69FR 65816).

For the CY 2005 OPPS, we also identified a subset of blood products that had less than 1,000 units billed in CY 2003. For these low-volume blood products, we based the CY 2005 OPPS payment rate on a 50/50 blend of the CY 2004 OPPS product-specific OPPS median costs and the CY 2005 OPPS simulated medians based on the application of blood-specific CCRs to all claims. We were concerned that, given the low frequency in which these products were billed, a few occurrences of coding or billing errors may have led to significant variability in the median calculation. The claims data may not have captured the complete costs of these products to hospitals as fully as possible. This low-volume adjustment methodology also allowed us to further study the issues raised by commenters and by presenters at the September 2004 APC Panel meeting, without putting beneficiary access to these low volume blood products at risk. We have adopted the use of this modified CCR process for calculating unadjusted median costs for blood and blood products each year since the CY 2005 OPPS.

Overall, median costs from CY 2003 (used for the CY 2005 OPPS) to CY 2004 (used for the CY 2006 OPPS) were relatively stable, with a few significant increases and decreases from the CY 2005 adjusted median costs for some specific blood products. For the CY 2006 OPPS, we adopted a payment adjustment policy that limited significant decreases in APC payment rates for blood and blood products from the CY 2005 OPPS to the CY 2006 OPPS to not more than 5 percent. We applied this adjustment to 11 blood and blood product APCs for the CY 2006 OPPS, which we identified in Table 33 of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68687). For the CY 2006 OPPS, we set the final median costs for blood and blood products at the greater of: (1) The simulated median costs calculated from the CY 2004 claims data; or (2) 95 percent of the CY 2005 OPPS adjusted median costs for these products, as reflected in Table 33 published in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period.

In the CY 2007 OPPS, we established payment rates for blood and blood products by using the same simulation methodology described in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65816), which utilizes hospital-specific actual or simulated CCRs for blood cost centers to convert hospital charges for blood and blood products to costs. However, we provided a payment transition for those blood products for which the difference between their CY 2006 adjusted median cost and their CY 2007 simulated median cost was greater than 25 percent. Specifically, we set the CY 2007 median costs upon which payments for blood and blood products are based at the higher of the CY 2007 unadjusted simulated median cost or 75 percent of the CY 2006 adjusted median cost on which the CY 2006 payment is based.

B. Proposed Payment for Blood and Blood Products

We are proposing to set the payment rates for blood and blood products for CY 2008 at the unadjusted median cost for these products, calculated using the hospital specific simulated blood CCR for each hospital that does not have a blood cost center. For this proposed rule, we calculated median costs for blood and blood products using claims for services furnished on or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2007, and using the actual or simulated CCRs from the most recently available hospital cost reports. The median costs derived from this data process are relatively stable compared to the median costs on which payment is based for CY 2007. (See Table 55 below.) Of the 34 blood and blood products, median costs increase for 24 products and decline for 10 products compared to the adjusted medians on which payment is based in CY 2007. Products with the largest declines are, like the products with the greatest increases, mostly those products with low volume use in the hospital outpatient setting. The products whose costs decline more than 5 percent account for less than 1 percent of the total volume of blood and blood products in the claims used to calculate the proposed rates. No product's median cost declines by more than 18 percent in the proposed rule data, and thus no product shows a decline that would have resulted in an adjustment under the final policy in place for CY 2007. The products whose median costs increase account for 79 percent of the total volume of blood and blood products in the claims used to calculate the proposed rates. We note that CY 2006 claims are the first OPPS claims that represent a full year of hospitals' reporting consistent with our detailed blood billing guidelines issued in CY 2005. We are reassured by the relatively stable or slightly increasing median costs from CY 2005 to CY 2006 claims data for most blood products, a pattern that we believe may reflect more accurate and complete hospital reporting and charging practices for these products. Consistent with our billing guidelines, hospitals may now be taking into consideration all appropriate costs associated with providing blood and blood products in charging for those products under the OPPS.

As we indicated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68147), we believe that the simulated CCR methodology results in accurate reflections of the relative estimated costs of these products for hospitals without blood cost centers and, therefore, for these products in general. Our 1-year adjustment to the median costs for CY 2007, where the median costs for blood and blood products decreased by more than 25 percent from the CY 2006 adjusted median costs, was intended to provide a reasonable transition to use of the simulated median costs for payment of blood and blood products under the OPPS without further adjustment. The medians that result from the use of the simulatedCCR process and the CY 2006 claims generally result in median costs that we believe provide an appropriate basis for the relative weights on which the CY 2008 payments for blood and blood products would be based. Therefore, we are proposing to use the median costs derived from the application of blood cost center CCRs for those hospitals that have blood cost centers or simulated blood cost center CCRs for those hospitals that do not have blood cost centers as the basis for the CY 2008 payments for blood and blood products without further adjustment.

HCPCS code* Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 units Proposed CY 2008 simulated CCR median unit cost CY 2007 payment median: higher of CY 2007 OPPS simulated CCR median unit cost or 75% of CY 2006 adjusted median unit cost Difference between proposed CY 2008 simulated CCR median unit cost and CY 2007 adjusted simulated CCR median unit cost (percent)
P9010 Whole blood for transfusion 2,467 $279.14 $131.21 112.74%
P9011 Blood split unit 288 133.59 136.42 -2.07
P9012 Cryoprecipitate each unit 4,941 43.05 48.31 -10.89
P9016 RBC leukocytes reduced 558,488 186.14 174.71 6.54
P9017 Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr 40,750 68.58 69.80 -1.75
P9019 Platelets, each unit 18,466 68.15 58.61 16.28
P9020* Plaelet rich plasma unit 708 338.08 208.07 62.49
P9021 Red blood cells unit 139,030 127.97 128.78 -0.63
P9022 Washed red blood cells unit 2,220 264.78 209.79 26.21
P9023* Frozen plasma, pooled, sd 343 75.37 57.11 31.97
P9031 Platelets leukocytes reduced 16,471 108.24 94.53 14.50
P9032 Platelets, irradiated 8,889 130.48 128.81 1.30
P9033 Platelets leukoreduced irrad 4,401 127.57 124.60 2.38
P9034 Platelets, pheresis 8,844 442.89 450.29 -1.64
P9035 Platelet pheres leukoreduced 44,607 502.95 485.89 3.51
P9036 Platelet pheresis irradiated 1,263 440.81 416.08 5.94
P9037 Plate pheres leukoredu irrad 22,378 631.62 613.39 2.97
P9038 RBC irradiated 4,967 209.22 195.85 6.83
P9039 RBC deglycerolized 831 364.46 356.22 2.31
P9040 RBC leukoreduced irradiated 69,722 240.24 216.29 11.07
P9043* Plasma protein fract, 5%, 50ml 21 90.53 50.96 77.67
P9044 Cryoprecipitate reduced plasma 4,352 82.60 81.91 0.84
P9048* Plasmaprotein fract, 5%, 250ml 508 245.39 236.78 3.64
P9050* Granulocytes, pheresis unit 12 978.29 745.98 31.14
P9051* Blood, l/r, cmv-neg 3,377 150.12 155.79 -3.64
P9052 Platelets, hla-m, l/r, unit 1,618 608.71 667.70 -8.83
P9053 Plt, pher, l/r cmv-neg, irr 1,437 678.13 701.26 -3.30
P9054 Blood, l/r, froz/degly/wash 584 210.86 209.82 0.50
P9055* Plt, aph/pher, l/r, cmv-neg 789 490.13 394.50 24.24
P9056 Blood, l/r, irradiated 3,634 153.31 143.44 6.88
P9057 RBC, frz/deg/wsh, l/r, irrad 112 406.96 493.32 -17.51
P9058 RBC, l/r, cmv-neg, irrad 3,151 291.16 260.65 11.71
P9059 Plasma, frz between 8-24hour 2,820 78.35 76.32 2.66
P9060 Fr frz plasma donor retested 192 73.17 74.06 -1.20
*Indicates payment median for CY 2007 at 75 percent of the CY 2006 adjusted median.

XI. Proposed OPPS Payment for Observation Services

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Observation Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Observation care is a well-defined set of specific, clinically appropriate services that include ongoing short-term treatment, assessment, and reassessment before a decision can be made regarding whether patients will require further treatment as hospital inpatients or if they are able to be discharged from the hospital. Observation status is commonly assigned to patients with unexpectedly prolonged recovery after surgery and to patients who present to the emergency department and who then require a significant period of treatment or monitoring before a decision is made concerning their next placement.

Payment for all observation care under the OPPS was packaged prior to CY 2002. Since CY 2002, separate payment of a single unit of an observation APC for an episode of observation care has been provided in limited circumstances. Effective for services furnished on or after April 1, 2002, separate payment for observation was made if the beneficiary had chest pain, asthma, or congestive heart failure and met additional criteria for diagnostic testing, minimum and maximum limits to observation care time, physician care, and documentation in the medical record (66 FR 59879). Payment for observation care that did not meet these specified criteria was packaged. Between CY 2003 and CY 2006, several more changes were made to the OPPS policy regarding separate payment for observation care, such as: clarification that observation is not separately payable when billed with "T" status procedures on the day of or day before observation care; development of specific Level II HCPCS codes for hospital observation care and direct admission to observation care; and removal of the initially established diagnostic testing requirements for separately payable observation (67 FR 66794, 69 FR 65828, and 70 FR 68688). Throughout this time period, we maintained separate payment for observation care only for the three specified medical conditions, and OPPS payment for observation for all other clinical conditions remained packaged.

Since January 1, 2006, hospitals have reported observation services based on an hourly unit of care using HCPCS code G0378 (Hospital observation services, per hour). This code has a status indicator of "Q" under the CY 2007 OPPS, meaning that the OPPS claims processing logic determines whether the observation is packaged or separately payable. The OCE's current logic determines whether observation services billed under HCPCS code G0378 is separately payable through APC 0339 (Observation), or whether payment for observation services will be packaged into the payment for other separately payable services provided by the hospital in the same encounter based on criteria discussed below. Also since January 1, 2006, hospitals have reported HCPCS code G0379 (Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care) for a direct admission of a patient to observation care. The OPPS pays separately for that direct admission reported under HCPCS code G0379 in situations where payment for the actual observation services reported under HCPCS G0378 are packaged and where the direct admission meets certain other criteria. The OCE logic determines when HCPCS code G0379 is separately payable under the OPPS.

For CY 2007, we continued to apply the criteria for separate payment for observation care and the coding and payment methodology for observation care that were implemented in CY 2006. Observation care is reported using HCPCS code G0378 and observation that meets the criteria for separate payment maps to APC 0339 (Observation). The current criteria for separate payment for observation (APC 0339) are:

A. Diagnosis Requirements

1. The beneficiary must have one of three medical conditions: congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, or asthma.

2. Qualifying ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes must be reported in Form Locator (FL) 76, Patient Reason for Visit, or FL 67, principal diagnosis, or both in order for the hospital to receive separate payment for APC 0339. If a qualifying ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s) is reported in the secondary diagnosis field, but is not reported in either the Patient Reason for Visit field (FL 76) or in the principal diagnosis field (FL 67), separate payment for APC 0339 is not allowed.

B. Observation Time

1. Observation time must be documented in the medical record.

2. A beneficiary's time in observation (and hospital billing) begins with the beneficiary's admission to an observation bed.

3. A beneficiary's time in observation (and hospital billing) ends when all clinical or medical interventions have been completed, including followup care furnished by hospital staff and physicians that may take place after a physician has ordered the patient be released or admitted as an inpatient.

4. The number of units reported with HCPCS code G0378 must equal or exceed 8 hours.

C. Additional Hospital Services

1. The claim for observation services must include one of the following services in addition to the reported observation services. The additional services listed below must have a line item date of service on the same day or the day before the date reported for observation:

• An emergency department visit (APC 0609, 0613, 0614, 0615, or 0616); or

• A clinic visit (APC 0604, 0605, 0606, 0607, or 0608); or

• Critical care (APC 0617); or

• Direct admission to observation reported with HCPCS code G0379 (APC 0604).

2. No procedure with a "T" status indicator can be reported on the same day or day before observation care is provided.

D. Physician Evaluation

1. The beneficiary must be in the care of a physician during the period of observation, as documented in the medical record by admission, discharge, and other appropriate progress notes that are timed, written, and signed by the physician.

2. The medical record must include documentation that the physician explicitly assessed patient risk to determine that the beneficiary would benefit from observation care.

The CY 2007 list of diagnoses eligible as a criterion for separate payment for observation services may be found in Table 44 of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68152).

For CY 2007, we made one minor change in payment for direct admission to observation. As part of the changes in APC assignments and payments for clinic and emergency department visits, low level clinic visits were moved from APC 0600 (Low Level Clinic Visits) to APC 0604 (Level 1 Clinic Visits), with a CY 2007 payment rate of $50.66. Under the circumstances where direct admission to observation is separately payable, we finalized our CY 2007 assignment of HCPCS code G0379 to APC 0604, consistent with its CY 2006 placement in the APC for Low Level Clinic Visits.

During the APC Panel's August 2006 meeting, the Observation Subcommittee made several recommendations regarding observation services. The first of these was that CMS should consider adding syncope and dehydration as diagnoses for which observation services would qualify for separate payment. Second, the Observation Subcommittee recommended that CMS perform claims analyses and present data that would allow CMS to consider revising criteria for separately payable observation care when certain procedures that are assigned status indicator "T," for example, insertion of a bladder catheter or laceration repair, are reported on the same claim with an emergency department visit and observation care, and all other criteria for separate observation payment (for example, qualifying diagnosis code, number of hours) are met. The Panel also voted to change the name of the Observation Subcommittee to the Observation and Visit Subcommittee, based on the Panel's interest in expanding the scope of that subcommittee's work.

In response to August 2006 APC Panel recommendations and public comments to the CY 2007 proposed rule, we stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period that we intended to perform a series of analyses over the upcoming year to explore the potential effects of adding syncope and dehydration as qualifying diagnoses for separately payable observation care, as well as the possibility of allowing separate observation payment for claims for observation care that also include specific minor or routine procedures that have "T" status indicators (71 FR 68150).

At the March 2007 meeting of the APC Panel, we discussed with the Observation and Visit Subcommittee and the full Panel the results of the requested data analyses regarding syncope and dehydration, as well as the occurrences of claims for observation care that also include specific minor or routine procedures that have "T" status indicators. With respect to the diagnosis analyses, the data presented to the Subcommittee and Panel (consisting of partial year 2006 claims data that are less complete than the claims data available for this proposed rule) showed that there were 136,977 claims for separately payable observation services for the currently eligible conditions of chest pain, asthma, and congestive heart failure, with a median cost of $453. The frequency of claims for observation services for the diagnoses of syncope and dehydration, when all other criteria for separate payment of observation services (other than diagnosis) were met, was 46,961 claims, with a somewhat lower median cost of $416. The effect of adding both syncope and dehydration to the current diagnoses eligible for separate payment would be to lower the median for APC 0339 slightly to $443, using the early partial 2006 data presented to the Subcommittee and Panel. For the study of "T" status procedures in relation to observation, we identified relatively few instances (5,162) where observation met all of the criteria for separate payment, including the current three conditions of CHF, asthma, chest pain, except for the presence of a "T" status procedure. Of these claims, very few had any significant frequency. The most common procedures are those relating to heart catheterization, angioplasty procedures, and endoscopies. As we have stated in the past, we believe that the observation services in these cases may be related to these procedures and we have no way of discerning from our data whether the procedure happened before or after the observation services.

The APC Panel made three recommendations related to these topics. First, the Panel recommended that CMS add syncope and dehydration to the list of clinical conditions eligible for separate observation payment. Second, the Panel recommended that CMS continue to evaluate the types of diagnostic conditions that might qualify for separate observation payment in the future. Third, the Panel recommended that CMS make no changes to the criteria for separate observation payment related to the performance of "T" status procedures. However, the Panel added that if CMS added syncope and dehydration to the list of conditions eligible for separate observation payment, the Panel requested that CMS reexamine the claims data once CMS collects a year of observation claims data, including the additional conditions, so the Panel could reconsider this recommendation at a future meeting.

We have also taken into consideration the June 2006 IOM Report entitled, "Hospital-Based Emergency Care: At the Breaking Point." This report encourages hospitals to apply tools to improve the flow of patients through emergency departments, especially through the use of observation units (clinical decision units). The IOM report also recommends that separate OPPS payment should be made for all conditions for which observation is indicated.

We appreciate the continued work and dedication of the Observation and Visit Subcommittee and the APC Panel, along with the findings and recommendations of the IOM. However, in light of the broader CY 2008 OPPS proposal to move toward expanded packaging of payment for supportive, dependent HOPD services, we are not accepting the Panel's recommendation related to adding syncope and dehydration to the list of diagnoses eligible for separate payment or to consider other clinical conditions for separate payment for observation care. We are proposing to package all observation services (reported with HCPCS code G0378) as part of the proposed changes to packaged services discussed previously in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule. Because we are proposing to package payment for all observation services, we are not proposing to adopt the Panel's recommendation to study claims data for separately payable observation care (including claims for observation for syncope and dehydration) that also include specific minor or routine procedures that have "T" status indicators. We agree with the APC Panel and the IOM that there is currently no compelling rationale for a different OPPS payment approach for observation care for only three specific clinical conditions. We recognize that observation care may play an important role in the treatment of many Medicare beneficiaries in the HOPD, decreasing the need for short inpatient admissions and ensuring safe discharges of patients to their homes. Therefore, we believe that our proposed CY 2008 payment policy that would package payment for all observation services consistently for Medicare beneficiaries regardless of their diagnoses is the most appropriate approach in every case of observation care. This proposed methodology encourages hospital efficiency and provides a consistent payment policy that allows hospitals to thoughtfully plan for the role of observation services in the emergency and postsurgical care of patients with many different clinical conditions.

As discussed in section II.A.4. of this proposed rule, observation care is one of seven categories of services for which we are proposing to make packaged payment in CY 2008. In view of the recent rapid growth in HOPD services, we are proposing to move toward larger payment packages and bundles under the OPPS because we believe that packaging creates incentives for providers to furnish services in the most efficient way by maximizing their flexibility to manage their resources, thereby encouraging cost containment. A detailed discussion of this proposal and our rationale for packaging observation care may be found in the section referenced above.

We are proposing to package observation care reported with HCPCS code G0378 for CY 2008 because the facility portion of observation care is supportive and ancillary to other primary services being furnished in the HOPD. Payment for observation will be made as part of the payment for the separately payable independent services with which it is billed. As part of this proposal, we would change the status indicator for HCPCS code G0378 from "Q" to "N." Although we would discontinue recognizing the criteria for separate payment related to hospital visits and qualifying conditions, we would retain as general reporting requirements the criteria related to physician evaluation, documentation and observation beginning and ending time because those are more general requirements that help to ensure proper reporting of observation on hospital claims. The criteria for reporting of observation services under HCPCS code G0378 that we are proposing to retain are:

A. Observation Time

1. Observation time must be documented in the medical record.

2. A beneficiary's time in observation (and hospital billing) begins with the beneficiary's admission to an observation bed.

3. A beneficiary's time in observation (and hospital billing) ends when all clinical or medical interventions have been completed, including followup care furnished by hospital staff and physicians that may take place after a physician has ordered the patient be released or admitted as an inpatient.

B. Physician Evaluation

1. The beneficiary must be in the care of a physician during the period of observation, as documented in the medical record by admission, discharge, and other appropriate progress notes that are timed, written, and signed by the physician.

2. The medical record must include documentation that the physician explicitly assessed patient risk to determine that the beneficiary would benefit from observation care.

We refer readers to section II.A.4. of this proposed rule for further detailed background on our proposal to package these seven categories of services and for a specific discussion of observation services.

Direct admission to observation (HCPCS code G0379, Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care) is assigned to APC 0604 (Level 1 Hospital Clinic Visits) when the criteria are met for separate payment. For CY 2008, the proposed median cost of APC 0604 is $52.58. We are proposing to continue the current coding and payment methodology for direct admission to observation, with the exception of the prior requirement that HCPCS code G0379 is only eligible for separate payment if observation care reported with HCPCS code G0378 does not qualify for separate payment. That requirement would no longer be applicable, given our CY 2008 proposal to provide packaged payment for all observation care. Hospitals report HCPCS code G0379 when a patient is admitted directly to observation care after being seen by a physician in the community. Thus, for CY 2008, we are proposing that in order to receive separate payment for a direct admission into observation (APC 00604), the claim must show:

1. Both HCPCS codes G0378 (Hospital observation services, per hr) and G0379 (Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care) with the same date of service.

2. That no services with a status indicator "T" or "V" or Critical Care (APC 0617) were provided on the same day of service as HCPCS code G0379.

Even though we are proposing to package payment for all observation services reported by HCPCS code G0378, we believe it is necessary to continue the OCE claims processing logic in order to make appropriate payment for direct admission.

In summary, we are proposing to package payment for observation care reported with HCPCS code G0378 for CY 2008. Payment for observation would be made as part of the payment for the separately payable independent services with which it is billed. As part of this proposal, we would change the status indicator for HCPCS Code G0378 from "Q" to "N." In addition, we would discontinue recognizing the criteria for separate payment related to hospital visits and "T" status procedures, minimum number of hours, and qualifying diagnoses. However, we would retain as general requirements the criteria related to physician evaluation, documentation, and observation beginning and ending time. Those are more general requirements that ensure the proper reporting of observation care on correctly coded hospital claims that reflect the charges associated with all hospital resources utilized to provide the reported services. We are proposing to continue the coding and payment methodology for direct admission to observation status, as reported using HCPCS code G0379, with the exception of the prior requirement that HCPCS code G0379 is only eligible for separate payment if observation care reported under HCPCS code G0378 does not qualify for separate payment (since this requirement would no longer be applicable).

XII. Proposed Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Procedures

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Inpatient Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Act gives the Secretary broad authority to determine the services to be covered and paid for under the OPPS. Before implementation of the OPPS in August 2000, Medicare paid reasonable costs for services provided in the outpatient department. The claims submitted were subject to medical review by the fiscal intermediaries to determine the appropriateness of providing certain services in the outpatient setting. We did not specify in regulations those services that were appropriate to provide only in the inpatient setting and that, therefore, should be payable only when provided in that setting.

In the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period, we identified procedures that are typically provided only in an inpatient setting and, therefore, would not be paid by Medicare under the OPPS (65 FR 18455). These procedures comprise what is referred to as the "inpatient list." The inpatient list specifies those services that are only paid when provided in an inpatient setting because of the nature of the procedure, the need for at least 24 hours of postoperative recovery time or monitoring before the patient can be safely discharged, or the underlying physical condition of the patient. As we discussed in the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65 FR 18455) and the November 30, 2001 final rule (66 FR 59856), we use the following criteria when reviewing procedures to determine whether or not they should be moved from the inpatient list and assigned to an APC group for payment under the OPPS:

• Most outpatient departments are equipped to provide the services to the Medicare population.

• The simplest procedure described by the code may be performed in most outpatient departments.

• The procedure is related to codes that we have already removed from the inpatient list.

In the November 1, 2002 final rule with comment period (67 FR 66741), we added the following criteria for use in reviewing procedures to determine whether they should be removed from the inpatient list and assigned to an APC group for payment under the OPPS:

• We have determined that the procedure is being performed in numerous hospitals on an outpatient basis; or

• We have determined that the procedure can be appropriately and safely performed in an ASC and is on the list of approved ASC procedures or proposed by us for addition to the ASC list.

We believe that these additional criteria help us to identify procedures that are appropriate for removal from the inpatient list.

B. Proposed Changes to the Inpatient List

For the CY 2008 OPPS, we used the same methodology as described in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65835) to identify a subset of procedures currently on the inpatient list that are being widely performed on an outpatient basis. These procedures were then clinically reviewed for possible removal from the inpatient list. We solicited input from the APC Panel on the appropriateness of removing 14 procedures from the OPPS inpatient list at its March 2007 meeting. Prior to publishing this OPPS proposed rule, we received one other candidate HCPCS code for removal from the OPPS inpatient list based on a recommendation from the public that was presented to the APC Panel during its meeting on March 8, 2007. The APC Panel recommended that 13 of the 14 procedures that CMS identified for possible removal be removed from the OPPS inpatient list. It also recommended that CMS obtain additional utilization data about 1 of the 14 procedures identified for possible removal from the OPPS inpatient list, specifically CPT code 64818 (Sympathectomy, lumbar); and for another procedure presented for possible removal from the OPPS inpatient list by the public, specifically, CPT code 20660 (Application of cranial tongs caliper, or stereotactic frame, including removal (separate procedure)). The APC Panel requested that CMS provide that additional information to the APC Panel at its next meeting.

Therefore, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to remove the 13 procedures from the OPPS inpatient list for CY 2008 and to assign them to clinically appropriate APCs as shown in Table 56. We also are accepting the recommendation from the APC Panel to gather additional utilization information for CPT codes 20660 and 64818, which we will provide to the APC Panel at its next meeting.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed CY 2008 APC Proposed CY 2008 SI
21360 Open treatment of depressed malar fracture, including zygomatic arch and malar tripod 0254 T
21365 Open treatment of complicated (eg, comminuted or involving cranial nerve foramina) fracture(s) of malar area, including zygomatic arch and malar tripod; with internal fixation and multiple surgical approaches 0256 T
21385 Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; transantral approach (Caldwell-Luc type operation) 0256 T
25931 Transmetacarpal amputation; re-amputation 0049 T
27006 Tenotomy, abductors and/or extensor(s) of hip, open (separate procedure) 0050 T
27720 Repair of nonunion or malunion, tibia; without graft, (eg, compression technique) 0063 T
27722 Repair of nonunion or malunion, tibia; with sliding graft 0064 T
50580 Renal endoscopy through nephrotomy or pyelotomy, with or without irrigation, instillation or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with removal of foreign body or calculus 0161 T
51535 Cystotomy for excision, incision, or repair of ureterocele 0162 T
58805 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s), unilateral or bilateral, (separate procedure); abdominal approach 0195 T
60271 Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach 0256 T
61770 Stereotactic localization, including burr hole(s), with insertion of catheter(s) or probe(s) for placement of radiation source 0221 T
69970 Removal of tumor, temporal bone 0256 T

XIII. Proposed Nonrecurring Technical and Policy Changes

A. Outpatient Hospital Services and Supplies Incident to a Physician Service

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Hospital Services Incident to a Physician Service" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are proposing to make a technical change to §§ 410.27(a)(1)(iii) and (f) of the regulations relating to outpatient hospital services and supplies incident to a physician service to remove an outdated reference to "designation of a department of a provider" by CMS and replace it with language that conforms to current policy under the provider based rules as stated in § 413.65 of the regulations. We are proposing to remove from both paragraphs (a)(1)(iii) and (f) the phrase "at a location (other than an RHC or an FQHC) that CMS designates as a department of a provider under § 413.65 of this chapter" and replace it with "at a department of a provider, as defined in § 413.65(a)(2) of this subchapter, that has provider-based status in relation to a hospital under § 413.65 of this subchapter."

Section 410.27 was codified in the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period. The provider based rules at § 413.65 were also codified in the April 7, 2000 rule, but were subsequently amended in the August 1, 2002 IPPS final rule (67 FR 50078 through 50096 and 50114 through 50118). This proposed deletion of the reference in §§ 410.27(a)(1)(iii) and (f) to CMS "designating" a department of a provider under § 413.65 would make those sections consistent with the 2002 amendments to the provider-based rules, in that under the amended provider-based rules, a main provider is no longer required to ask CMS to make a determination that a facility or organization is provider-based before the main provider can bill for services of the facility as if the facility were provider-based, or before the main provider can include the costs of those services in its cost report.

We also remind hospitals of the requirements of § 410.27 concerning services and supplies furnished incident to a physician's service to hospital outpatients. Section 410.27 applies to all "incident to" services covered under section 1861(s)(2)(B) of the Act. This provision does not apply to services covered under other benefit categories, such as clinical diagnostic laboratory services covered under section 1833(h)(1) of the Act or diagnostic services covered under section 1861(s)(2)(C) of the Act. Section 410.27(a)(1) currently states that Medicare Part B pays for hospital services and supplies furnished incident to a physician service to outpatients, including drugs and biologicals that cannot be self-administered, if they are furnished by or under arrangements made by a participating hospital, except in the case of a resident of a skilled nursing facility as provided in § 411.15(p); as an integral though incidental part of a physician's services; and in the hospital or at a location (other than a rural health clinic or a Federally qualified health center) that CMS designates as a department of a provider under § 413.65.

We recognize that hospitals consider a variety of business models in their efforts to supply efficient and high quality health care services to Medicare beneficiaries and the general public, and we support such efforts to the extent that they comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Stark law and other anti-kickback laws. Recently, we have received an increasing number of questions about a number of hypothetical business arrangements between hospitals and other entities, including ASCs. We remind hospitals contemplating various business models that involve "incident to" services provided to hospital outpatients to consider the requirements of § 410.27. Under § 410.27, "incident to" services that are provided to hospital outpatients must be furnished in the hospital or at a department of a provider as described in more detail earlier in our proposed technical update to §§ 410.27(a)(1)(iii) and (f).

With regard to potential for ASCs to provide "incident to" services under arrangements with HOPDs, we note that the provider-based rules set forth at § 413.65 do not apply to ASCs. In addition, our longstanding policy codified at § 416.30(f) for ASCs operated by hospitals requires that "the ASC participates and is paid only as an ASC, without the option of converting to or being paid as a hospital outpatient department, unless CMS determines there is good cause to do otherwise." We do not believe good cause exists such that a Medicare-certified ASC would be able to provide "incident to" services under arrangement to hospital outpatients under § 410.27. Section 410.27 contains longstanding policy codified in the CY 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period and applies to all "incident to" services covered under section1861(s)(2)(B) of the Act. While the hypothetical example we discussed above involves ASCs providing services under arrangement to an HOPD, the provision of § 410.27 applies more broadly to all "incident to" services provided either directly or under arrangements made by the hospital with another entity.

B. Interrupted Procedures

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Interrupted Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

Currently, when a procedure is interrupted after its initiation or the administration of anesthesia, hospitals append modifier 74 (Discontinued outpatient procedure after anesthesia administration) to the interrupted procedure, and the full OPPS payment for the procedure is made. In addition, when a procedure requiring anesthesia is discontinued after the beneficiary is prepared for the procedure and taken to the room where the procedure is to be performed, but before the administration of anesthesia, hospitals currently append modifier 73 (Discontinued outpatient procedure prior to anesthesia administration) to the discontinued procedure and receive 50 percent of the OPPS payment for the planned procedure. Hospitals also report modifier 52 to signify that a service that did not require anesthesia was partially reduced or discontinued at the physician's discretion. Modifier 52 is reported under the OPPS for a variety of types of interrupted services, such as radiology services. Under the OPPS, we apply a 50-percent reduction to the facility payment for interrupted procedures and services reported with modifier 52.

We are proposing to amend § 419.44 (Payment reductions for surgical procedures) to more accurately reflect the current OPPS payment policy for interrupted procedures. First, we are proposing to make a technical conforming change to the title of § 419.44 by removing the word "surgical," in order to encompass all the procedures performed in HOPDs. Second, we are proposing to change the heading of § 419.44(b) from "Terminated procedures" to "Interrupted procedures." We are proposing to make further technical conforming changes to paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) by removing the words "surgical" to encompass all the procedures performed in HOPDs. Finally, we are proposing to add a new paragraph (b)(3) to reflect the current policy of the application of a 50-percent reduction to the OPPS payment when a hospital reports modifier 52 for interrupted or discontinued services that do not require anesthesia.

C. Transitional Adjustments-Hold Harmless Provisions

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Transitional Adjustments-Hold Harmless:" at the beginning of your comment.)

Section 419.70(d) of the regulations relating to transitional adjustments to payments for covered outpatient services furnished by small rural hospitals and SCHs located in rural areas contains two outdated cross-references to § 412.63(b) (the definition of a hospital located in a "rural area"). Several years ago, we made § 412.63 applicable from FY 1984 through FY 2004 and established a new § 412.64, effective for FY 2005 and subsequent fiscal years, to incorporate provisions to reflect our adoption of OMB's revised CBSAs as geographic area applicable under Medicare. We are proposing to make a technical correction to the regulations by replacing the cross-reference to § 412.63(b) in §§ 419.70(d)(1)(i), (d)(2)(i), and (d)(4)(ii) with the more current applicable cross-reference to § 412.64(b).

D. Reporting of Wound Care Services

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Wound Care Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Section 1834(k) of the Act, as added by section 4541 of the BBA, requires payment under a prospective payment system for all outpatient therapy services, that is, physical therapy services, speech-language pathology services, and occupational therapy services. As provided under section 1834(k)(5) of the Act, we created a therapy code list based on a uniform coding system (that is, the HCPCS) to identify and track these outpatient therapy services paid under the MPFS. We provide this list of therapy codes along with their respective designation in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual Pub. 100-04, Chapter 5, section 20. Two of the designations that we use in that manual denote whether the listed therapy code is an "always therapy" service or a "sometimes therapy" service. We define an "always therapy" service as a service that must be performed by a qualified therapist under a certified therapy plan of care, and a "sometimes therapy" service as a service that may be performed by an individual outside of a certified therapy plan of care.

In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68617), we stated that the following CPT codes were classified as "sometimes therapy" services that may be appropriately provided under either a certified therapy plan of care or without a certified therapy plan of care: 97597 (Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), selective debridement, without anesthesia (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps) with or without topical application(s) for ongoing care, may include use of a whirlpool, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 20 square centimeters); 97598 (Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), selective debridement, without anesthesia (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps) with or without topical application(s) for ongoing care, may include use of a whirlpool, per session; total wound(s) surface area greater than 20 square centimeters); 97602 (Removal of revitalized tissue from wound(s), non-selective debridement, without anesthesia (eg, wet-to-moist dressings, enzymatic, abrasion) including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session), 97605 (Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters); and 97606 (Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area greater than 50 square centimeters). We further stated that hospitals would receive separate payment under the OPPS when they bill for wound care services described by CPT codes 97597, 97598, 97602, 97605, and 97606 that are furnished to hospital outpatients by individuals independent of a therapy plan of care. In contrast, when such services are performed by a qualified therapist under a certified therapy plan of care, providers should attach an appropriate therapy modifier (that is, GP for physical therapy, GO for occupational therapy, and GN for speech language pathology) or report their charges under a therapy revenue code (that is, 0420, 0430, or 0440), or both, to receive payment under the MPFS. The OCE logic assigns these services to the appropriate APC for payment under the OPPS if the services are not provided under a certified therapy plan of care, or will direct contractors to the MPFS established payment rates if the services are identified on hospital claims with a therapy modifier or therapy revenue code as therapy services.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to revise the list of therapy revenue codes that may be reported with CPT codes 97597, 97598, 97602, 97605, and 97606 to designate them as services that are performed by a qualified therapist under a certified therapy plan of care, and thus payable under the MPFS, to be consistent with the current billing practices of hospitals and to ensure that we are making separate payment under the OPPS only in appropriate situations. We are proposing to revise the list of therapy revenue codes for reporting these five CPT wound care codes as therapy services to include all revenue codes in the 042X series, which incorporates all revenue codes that begin with 042, such as 0420, 0421, 0422, 0423, 0424, and 0429; the 043X series, which includes all revenue codes that begin with 043, such as 0430, 0431, 0432, 0434, and 0439; and the 044X series, which includes all revenue codes that begin with 044, such as 0440, 0441, 0442, 0443, 0444, and 0449. Therefore, for CY 2008 we are proposing that when services reported with CPT codes 97597, 97598, 97602, 97605, and 97606 are performed by a qualified therapist under a certified therapy plan of care, providers should attach an appropriate therapy modifier (that is, GP for physical therapy, GO for occupational therapy, and GN for speech-language pathology) or report their charge under a therapy revenue code (that is, 042X, 043X, or 044X), or both, to receive payment under the MPFS. Under other circumstances, hospitals would receive separate payment under the OPPS when they bill for wound care services described by CPT codes 97597, 97598, 97602, 97605, and 97606 that are furnished to hospital outpatients by individuals independent of a certified therapy plan of care.

E. Reporting of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Cardiac Rehabilitation Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Since the initiation of the OPPS, Medicare has paid for cardiac rehabilitation services in HOPDs using CPT code 93797 (Physician services for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, without continuous ECG monitoring (per session)) and CPT code 93798 (Physician services for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, with continuous ECG monitoring (per session)). Both codes are assigned to status indicator "S" and are currently mapped to APC 0095 (Cardiac Rehabilitation) for payment.

For CY 2008, we are proposing to discontinue recognizing the current CPT codes for cardiac rehabilitation services and to establish two new Level II HCPCS codes that we believe are more appropriate for specifically reporting cardiac rehabilitation services under the OPPS. The proposed HCPCS codes are: GXXX1 (Physician services for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation; without continuous ECG monitoring (per hour)) and GXXX2 (Physician services for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation; with continuous ECG monitoring (per hour)). In contrast with the current CPT codes, we believe the descriptors of these proposed G-codes more specifically reflect the way cardiac rehabilitation services are provided in HOPDs so that reporting would be more straightforward for hospitals and would result in more accurate data for OPPS ratesetting in 2 years. Consistent with the current APC assignments of the cardiac rehabilitation CPT codes, we are proposing to assign these new HCPCS codes to APC 0095 for CY 2008, with a status indicator of "S." Accordingly, we are proposing to change the status indicators for CPT codes 93797 and 93798 from "S" to "B" to indicate that alternative codes (GXXX1 and GXXX2) for cardiac rehabilitation services are recognized for payment under the OPPS.

F. Reporting of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Processing Services

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Processing Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

The OPPS currently recognizes HCPCS code G0267 (Bone marrow or peripheral stem cell harvest, modification or treatment to eliminate cell type(s)) for depletion services for hematopoietic progenitor cells, instead of the more specific CPT codes that describe these services, including CPT codes 38210 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; specific cell depletion within harvest, T-cell depletion); 38211 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; tumor cell depletion); 38212 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; red blood cell removal); 38213 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; platelet depletion); 38214 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; plasma (volume) depletion); and 38215 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cell concentration in plasma, mononuclear, of buffy coat layer). These six CPT codes are currently assigned to status indicator "B," while HCPCS code G0267 is assigned to APC 0110 (Transfusion) for payment, with a status indicator of "S."

For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue to assign the historical claims data for HCPCS code G0267 to APC 0110. In addition, we are proposing to discontinue recognizing HCPCS code G0267 for CY 2008, assigning it to status indicator "B," and to recognize the six more specific CPT codes, which we are proposing to also assign to APC 0110 with a status indicator of "S." Historically, under the OPPS we recognized the single G-code rather than the CPT codes for the individual transplant cell preparation services because we believed that the services would be uncommonly provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the outpatient setting and would likely require similar resources, so that distinguishing among the services would not be necessary to ensure appropriate OPPS payment. Stakeholders have brought to our attention that the current hospital resources associated with the six different bone marrow and stem cell processing procedures described by these CPT codes may vary widely. While we recognize that the services currently reported with G0267 under the OPPS are not common HOPD procedures, the total volume of these procedures has been increasing over the past several years. Therefore, we believe that recognizing these six CPT codes for bone marrow and stem cell processing services would yield more specific claims data and enable us to pay more appropriately for these services in the future. Consistent with our general OPPS practice, we are proposing to assign the newly recognized CPT codes to the clinical APC that is most appropriate based on historical claims data for the predecessor HCPCS code until we have more specific hospital resource data available to assess the specific CPT codes for possible reassignment.

In addition, we are proposing to discontinue recognition of HCPCS code G0265 (Cyropreservation, freezing and storage of cells for therapeutic use) and G0266 (Thawing and expansion of frozen cells for therapeutic use), currently assigned to status indicator "A" under the OPPS and paid according to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), by assigning them to status indicator "B" for CY 2008. We are proposing to recognize, instead, CPT codes 38207 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage); 38208 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; thawing of previously frozen harvest, without washing); and 38209 (Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; thawing of previously frozen harvest, with washing) for payment under the OPPS because we believe they are similar to blood processing services that are currently paid under the OPPS, not under the CLFS. We are proposing to assign the single cryopreservation and two thawing CPT codes to APC 0344 (Level IV Pathology) based on their clinical characteristics and resource costs from historical hospital claims data for HCPCS codes G0265 and G0266, which would have been assigned to the same clinical APC if they were paid under the OPPS. Although HCPCS code G0265 and G0266 have not historically been paid under the OPPS, we have a small number of HOPD single claims from CY 2006 for these two predecessor HCPCS codes (when they were paid off the CLFS), respectively, and similar laboratory tissue cryopreservation and thawing services also are proposed for assignment to APC 0344 under the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe this proposal would allow us to pay appropriately for all of these bone marrow and stem cell processing services and to collect more specific hospital resource data.

XIV. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicators

A. Proposed Payment Status Indicator Definitions

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Status Indicators" at the beginning of your comment.)

The OPPS payment status indicators (SIs) that we assign to HCPCS codes and APCs play an important role in determining payment for services under the OPPS. They indicate whether a service represented by a HCPCS code is payable under the OPPS or another payment system and also whether particular OPPS policies apply to the code. Our proposed CY 2008 status indicator assignments for APCs and HCPCS codes are shown in Addendum A and Addendum B, respectively, to this proposed rule. We are proposing to use the status indicators and definitions that are listed in Addendum D1, which we discuss below in greater detail.

1. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Paid under the OPPS

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS payment status
G Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment includes pass through amount.
H Pass-Through Device Categories Separate cost-based pass-through payment; Not subject to coinsurance.
K (1) Non-Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals (1) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(2) Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals (2) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(3) Brachytherapy Sources (3) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(4) Blood and Blood Products (4) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
N Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates Paid under OPPS; Payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
P Partial Hospitalization Paid under OPPS; Per diem APC payment.
Q Packaged Services Subject to Separate Payment Under OPPS Payment Criteria. Paid under OPPS; Addendum B displays APC assignments when services are separately payable. (1) Separate APC payment based on OPPS payment criteria. (2) If criteria are not met, payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
S Significant Procedure, Not Discounted when Multiple Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
T Significant Procedure, Multiple Reduction Applies Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
V Clinic or Emergency Department Visit Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
X Ancillary Services Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.

As stated in section VII.A. of this proposed rule, subsequent to the publication of the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, section 107(a) of the MIEA TRHCA extended the payment period for brachytherapy sources paid under the OPPS based on a hospital's charges adjusted to cost under section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act for one additional year. This requirement for cost-based payment ends after December 31, 2007. Therefore, we have continued the OPPS cost-based payment for brachytherapy sources through CY 2007, and have continued using status indicator "H" to designate nonpass-through brachytherapy sources paid on a cost basis.

As discussed in section VII.B. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to implement prospective payment for brachytherapy sources paid under the OPPS in CY 2008. In accordance with this proposal, we also are proposing to discontinue our use of payment status indicator "H" for APCs assigned to brachytherapy sources. As indicated in section VII.B. of this proposed rule for CY 2008, we are proposing to use payment status indicator "K" to designate all brachytherapy source APCs that will be paid under the OPPS.

As discussed in section V.B.3.a.(4) of this proposed rule, we are proposing to implement prospective payment for separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals under the OPPS in CY 2008. In accordance with this proposal, we also are proposing to discontinue our use of payment status indicator "H" for APCs assigned to separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. For CY 2008, we are proposing to use payment status indicator "K" to designate separately payable therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals that will be paid under the OPPS.

2. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Paid Under a Payment System Other Than the OPPS

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS Payment Status
A Services furnished to a hospital outpatient that are paid under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS, for example: Not paid under OPPS. Paid by fiscal intermediaries under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS.
• Ambulance Services
• Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Non-Implantable Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices
• EPO for ESRD Patients
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
• Routine Dialysis Services for ESRD Patients Provided in a Certified Dialysis Unit of a Hospital
• Diagnostic Mammography
• Screening Mammography
C Inpatient Procedures Not paid under OPPS. Admit patient. Bill as inpatient.
F Corneal Tissue Acquisition; Certain CRNA Services; and Hepatitis B Vaccines Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost.
L Influenza Vaccine; Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost; Not subject to deductible or coinsurance.
M Items and Services Not Billable to the Fiscal Intermediary Not paid under OPPS.
Y Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment Not paid under OPPS. All institutional providers other than home health agencies bill to DMERC.

3. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Recognized Under the OPPS But That May Be Recognized by Other Institutional Providers

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS Payment Status
B Codes that are not recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x and13x). Not paid under OPPS. • May be paid by intermediaries when submitted on a different bill type, for example, 75x (CORF), but not paid under OPPS. • An alternate code that is recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x and 13x) may be available.

4. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Payable by Medicare

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS Payment Status
D Discontinued Codes Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
E Items, Codes, and Services: Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
• That are not covered by Medicare based on statutory exclusion
• That are not covered by Medicare for reasons other than statutory exclusion
• That are not recognized by Medicare but for which an alternate code for the same item or service may be available
• For which separate payment is not provided by Medicare

To address providers' broader interests and to make the published Addendum B more convenient for public use, we are displaying in Addendum B to this proposed rule all active HCPCS codes that describe items or services that are: (1) Payable under the OPPS; (2) paid under a payment system other than the OPPS; (3) not recognized under the OPPS but that may be recognized by other institutional providers; and (4) not payable by Medicare. The status indicators that we are proposing for CY 2008 for these items and services are listed in the tables above.

A complete listing of HCPCS codes with proposed payment status indicators and APC assignments for CY 2008 is also available electronically on the CMS Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/HORD/list.asp#TopOfPage.

B. Proposed Comment Indicator Definitions

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Comment Indicators" at the beginning of your comment.)

In the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65827 and 65828), we made final our policy to use two comment indicators to identify in an OPPS final rule the assignment status of a specific HCPCS code to an APC and the timeframe when comments on the HCPCS APC assignment would be accepted. These two comment indicators are listed below.

• "NF"-New code, final APC assignment; Comments were accepted on a proposed APC assignment in the Proposed Rule; APC assignment is no longer open to comment.

• "NI"-New code, interim APC assignment; Comments will be accepted on the interim APC assignment for the new code.

In the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68702 and 68703), we adopted a new comment indicator:

• "CH"-Active HCPCS codes in current and next calendar year; status indicator and/or APC assignment have changed.

We implemented comment indicator "CH" to designate a change in payment status indicator and/or APC assignment for HCPCS codes in Addendum B of the CY 2006 final rule with comment period. We also stated that codes flagged with the "CH" indicator in that final rule would not be open to comment because the changes generally were previously subject to comment during the proposed rule comment period. For CY 2008, we are proposing to continue that policy in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period. When used in an OPPS final rule, the "CH" indicator is only intended to facilitate the public's review of changes made from one calendar year to another. We are proposing to use the "CH" indicator in the CY 2008OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period to indicate HCPCS codes for which the status indicator or APC assignment, or both, would change in CY 2008 compared to their assignment as of December 31, 2007.

However, only HCPCS codes with comment indicator "NI" in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period would be subject to comment during the comment period for the final rule with comment period.

We are using the "CH" indicator in this proposed rule to call attention to proposed changes in the payment status indicator and/or APC assignment for HCPCS codes for CY 2008. The use of the comment indicator "CH" in association with a compositeAPC indicates that the configuration of the composite APC is proposed for change in this proposed rule.

In this proposed rule, the "CH" indicator is appended to HCPCS codes for which we have proposed changes in the payment status indicator and/or APC assignment for CY 2008 compared to their assignment as of June 30, 2007. We believe that using the "CH" indicator in this proposed rule will facilitate the public's review of the changes that we are proposing to make final in CY 2008. Use of the "CH" indicator in this proposed rule is significant because it highlights changes that are subject to comment during the proposed rule comment period.

We are proposing to terminate comment indicator "NF" because its use is no longer relevant in the final rule(s). The two comment indicators, "NI" and "CH," that we are proposing to continue using in CY 2008 and their definitions are listed in Addendum D2 to this proposed rule.

XV. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

A. MedPAC Recommendations

The MedPAC submits reports to Congress in March and June that summarize payment policy recommendations. The March 2007 MedPAC report included the following recommendation relating specifically to the hospital OPPS:

Recommendation 2A-1: The Congress should increase payment rates for the outpatient prospective payment system in 2008 by the projected rate-of-increase in the hospital market basket index, concurrent with the implementation of a quality incentive payment program.

CMS Response: We are proposing to increase the payment rates for the CY 2008 OPPS by the projected rate-of-increase in the hospital market basket index (as discussed in section II.C. of this proposed rule) and to implement, effective for CY 2009, the reduction in the annual update factor by 2.0 percentage points for subsection (d) hospitals that do not meet the outpatient hospital quality reporting required by section 1833(t)(17) of the Act, as added by section 109(b) of the MIEA-TRHCA. Our proposal for implementing the hospital quality reporting measures for the CY 2008 OPPS is discussed in detail in section XVII. of this proposed rule.

B. APC Panel Recommendations

Recommendations made by the APC Panel at its March 2007 meeting are discussed in sections of this proposed rule that correspond to topics addressed by the APC Panel. Minutes of the APC Panel's March 7-9, 2007 meeting are available on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/FACA/05_AdvisoryPanelonAmbulatoryPaymentClassification Groups.asp .

XVI. Proposed Update of the Revised Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System

A. Legislative and Regulatory Authority for the ASC Payment System

Section 1832(a)(2)(F)(i) of the Act provides that benefits under the Medicare Part B include payment for facility services furnished in connection with surgical procedures specified by the Secretary that are performed in an ASC. To participate in the Medicare program as an ASC, a facility must meet the standards specified in section 1832(a)(2)(F)(i) of the Act, which are implemented in 42 CFR Part 416, Subpart B and Subpart C of our regulations. The regulations at 42 CFR 416, Subpart B set forth general conditions and requirements for ASCs, and the regulations at Subpart C provide specific conditions for coverage for ASCs.

To establish the reasonable estimated allowances for ASC facility services, section 1833(i)(2)(A)(i) of the Act required us to take into account the audited costs incurred by ASCs to perform a procedure, in accordance with a survey. The ASC services benefit was enacted by Congress through the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96 499). For a detailed discussion of the legislative history related to ASCs, we refer readers to the June 12, 1998 proposed rule (63 FR 32291).

Section 141(b) of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994, Pub. L. 103-432, requires us to establish a process for reviewing the appropriateness of the payment amount provided under section 1833(i)(2)(A)(iii) of the Act for intraocular lenses (IOLs) that belong to a class of new technology intraocular lenses (NTIOLs). That process was the subject of a separate final rule entitled "Adjustment in Payment Amounts for New Technology Intraocular Lenses Furnished by Ambulatory Surgical Centers," published on June 16, 1999, in the Federal Register (64 FR 32198).

Section 626(b) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-173, repealed the requirement formerly found in section 1833(i)(2)(A) of the Act that the Secretary conduct a survey of ASC costs for purposes of updating ASC payment rates and required the Secretary to implement a revisedASC payment system, to be effective not later than January 1, 2008.

Section 5103 of the DRA, Pub. L. 109-171, amended section 1833(i)(2) of the Act by adding a new subparagraph (E) to place a limitation on payments for surgical procedures in ASCs. The amended language provides that if the standard overhead amount under section 1833(i)(2)(A) of the Act for an ASC facility service for such surgical procedures, without application of any geographic adjustment, exceeds the Medicare payment amount under the hospital OPPS for the service for that year, without application of any geographic adjustment, the Secretary shall substitute the OPPS payment amount for the ASC standard overhead amount. This provision applies to surgical procedures furnished in ASCs on or after January 1, 2007, and before the effective date of the revised ASC payment system (see the final rule for the revised ASC payment system published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register ).

Section 109(b) of the MIEA-TRHCA, Pub. L.109-432, amended section 1833(i) of the Act, in part, by adding new clause (iv) to paragraph (2)(D) and by also adding new paragraph (7)(A), which provides that the Secretary may reduce the annual ASC update by 2 percentage points if an ASC fails to submit data as required by the Secretary on selected measures of quality of care, including medication errors.Section 109(b) of MIEA-TRCHA requires that certain quality of care reporting requirements mandated for hospitals paid under the OPPS by section 109(a) of the MIEA-TRCHA be applied in a similar manner to ASCs unless otherwise specified by the Secretary. We refer readers to sections XVII.A. and H. of this proposed rule for further discussion of this provision and our plans for future ASC implementation

B. Rulemaking for the Revised ASC Payment System

On August 23, 2006, we proposed in the Federal Register (71 FR 49635) a revised payment system for ASCs to be implemented effective January 1, 2008, in accordance with section 626(b) of Pub. L. 108-173. The proposal included, among other things, revisions to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures for CY 2008 and the payment methodology for the items and services furnished by the ASC.

We are publishing elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register the final rule for the revised ASC payment system, effective January 1, 2008, hereinafter referred to as the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. In that final rule, we established that we would address two components of the ASC payment system annually as part of the OPPS rulemaking cycle. Section 1833(i)(1) of the Act requires us to specify, in consultation with appropriate medical organizations, surgical procedures that are appropriately performed on an inpatient basis in a hospital but that can be safely performed in an ASC, CAH, or an HOPD and to review and update the list of ASC procedures at least every 2 years.

In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we also adopted the method we will use to set payment rates for ASC services furnished in association with covered surgical procedures. Updating covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services, as well as their payment rates, in association with the annual OPPS rulemaking cycle is particularly important because the OPPS relative payment weights and rates will be used as the basis for the payment of most covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services under the revised ASC payment system. This joint update process will ensure that the ASC updates occur in a regular, predictable, and timely manner. The final rule included applicable regulatory changes to 42 CFR Parts 410 and 416.

In this CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we are proposing to update the revised ASC payment system for CY 2008, along with the OPPS. We are also proposing to revise the regulations to make practice expense payment to physicians who perform noncovered ASC procedures in ASCs based on the facility practice expense (PE) relative value units (RVUs) and to exclude covered ancillary radiology services and covered ancillary drugs and biologicals from the categories of designated health services (DHS) that are subject to the physician self-referral prohibition.

C. Revisions to the ASC Payment System Effective January 1, 2008

1. Covered Surgical Procedures Under the Revised ASC Payment System

a. Definition of Surgical Procedure

In order to delineate the scope of procedures that constitute "outpatient surgical procedures" for payment under the revised ASC payment system, in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we clarified what we consider to be a "surgical" procedure. Under the ASC payment system existing through CY 2007, we define a surgical procedure as any procedure described within the range of Category I CPT codes that the CPT Editorial Panel of the AMA defines as "surgery" (CPT codes 10000 through 69999). Under the revised payment system, we continue to define surgery using that standard. We also include within the scope of surgical procedures payable in an ASC those procedures that are described by Level II HCPCS codes or by Category III CPT codes that directly crosswalk or are clinically similar to procedures in the CPT surgical range that we have determined do not pose a significant safety risk and that we would not expect to require an overnight stay when performed in ASCs. Having established what we consider to be a "surgical procedure," we definedcriteria that enable us to identify procedures that could pose a significant safety risk when performed in an ASC or that we expect would require an overnight stay within the bounds of prevailing medical practice.

b. Identification of Surgical Procedures Eligible for Payment Under the Revised ASC Payment System

ASC "covered surgical procedures" are those surgical procedures for which payment is made under the revised ASC payment system. Our final policy for identifying surgical procedures eligible for ASC payment excludes those surgical procedures that are on the OPPS inpatient list, procedures that are packaged under the OPPS,CPT unlisted surgical procedure codes, and surgical procedures that are not recognized for payment under the OPPS. Further, we exclude from ASC payment any procedure for which standard medical practice dictates that the beneficiary would typically be expected to require active medical monitoring and care at midnight following the procedure (overnight stay), and all surgical procedures that could pose a significant safety risk to Medicare beneficiaries. The criteria used under the revised ASC payment system to identify procedures that could pose a significant safety risk when performed in an ASC include those procedures that: generally result in extensive blood loss; require major or prolonged invasion of body cavities; directly involve major blood vessels; are emergent or life-threatening in nature; or commonly require systemic thrombolytic therapy. These criteria for evaluating surgical procedures are set forth in § 416.166(c).

c. Payment for Covered Surgical Procedures Under the Revised ASC Payment System

(1) General Policies

To make payment for most covered surgical procedures, we utilize the OPPS APCs as a "grouper" and the APC relative payment weights as the basis for ASC relative payment weights and for calculating ASC payment rates under the revised payment system, by applying a uniform ASC conversion factor to the ASC payment weights. For the first year of the revised ASC payment system, we adopted the OPPS relative payment weights as the ASC relative payment weights for most covered surgical procedures.

For future years, we will update the ASC relative payment weights annually using the OPPS relative payment weights for that calendar year, as well as the practice expense payment amounts under the MPFS schedule for that calendar year, because some covered office-based surgical procedures and covered ancillary services will be paid according to MPFS amounts if those amounts are less than the rates calculated under the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system.

Just as we scale the OPPS relative payment weights each year to ensure that the OPPS is budget neutral from one year to the next, we will rescale relative weights each year for the revised ASC payment system. The purpose of scaling the relative weights is to ensure that the estimated aggregate payments under the ASC payment system for an upcoming year would be neither greater than nor less than the aggregate payments that would be made in the prior year, taking into consideration any changes or recalibrations for the upcoming year. Rescaling enables us to compensate for the effects of changes in the OPPS relative payment weights from year to year for services that are not performed in ASCs (for example, due to sudden increases or decreases in the costs of hospital outpatient emergency department visits) that could inappropriately cause the estimated ASC expenditures to increase or decrease as a function of those changes.

To establish the budget neutrality adjustment for the revised ASC payment system, we used a model that accounts for the migration of surgical procedures between ASCs, physicians' offices, and HOPDs as discussed in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. The budget neutrality adjustment for CY 2008 is based on updated proposed CY 2008 OPPS and MPFS rates, along with updated utilization data. The estimated ASC CY 2008 budget neutrality adjustment factor is multiplied by the proposed OPPS conversion factor to establish the proposed ASC conversion factor. The standard ASC payment for most of the covered surgical procedures displayed in Addendum AA of this proposed rule is calculated as the product of that proposed ASC conversion factor multiplied by the proposed OPPS relative payment weight for each separately payable procedure. A more detailed discussion of the methodology is provided in section XVI.L. of this proposed rule.

Beginning in CY 2010, we will update the ASC conversion factor for the revised ASC payment system by the percentage increase in the CPI-U (U.S. city average), as estimated for the 12-month period ending with the midpoint of the year involved. At the same time, we recognize that we continue to have flexibility under the statute to employ a different update mechanism under the revised ASC payment system. As one example, we do not intend for the revised ASC payment system to result in additional Medicare expenditures over time. We will be monitoring this issue closely in the coming years. Consequently, we will reconsider the ASC update if expenditures increase inappropriately in future years.

(2) Office-Based Procedures

Among the procedures newly identified as covered surgical procedures for payment in ASCs beginning in CY 2008 are many procedures that are performed most of the time in physicians' offices. These procedures neither pose a significant safety risk nor are they expected to require an overnight stay when performed in ASCs, and they generally require a lower level of resource intensity than do most other ASC covered surgical procedures. For those reasons, in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we adopted a policy to include them as covered surgical procedures but to ensure that payment for the facility resources associated with the procedures identified as "office-based" would not be greater when provided in ASCs than when furnished in physicians' offices.

Under the revised ASC payment system, we cap payment for office-based surgical procedures for which ASC payment would first be allowed beginning in CY 2008 or later years at the lesser of the MPFS nonfacility practice PE RVU amount or the ASC rate developed according to the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system. For those office-based procedures for which there is no available MPFS nonfacility PE RVU amount, we will implement the cap, as appropriate, once a MPFS nonfacility PE RVU amount is available. Once procedures are finalized as being office-based procedures, they remain designated as office-based. We may propose that additional HCPCS codes be classified as office-based in a proposed rule for an annual ASC update after review of the most recent available utilization data. We consider for additional designation as office-based those procedures newly paid in ASCs in CY 2008 or later years that our review concludes are performed predominantly (more than 50 percent of the time) in physicians' offices, based on our consideration of volume and site of service utilization data for the procedures, as well as clinical information and comparable data for related procedures, if appropriate.

Procedures designated as office-based for CY 2008 are identified in Addendum AA to this proposed rule and assigned payment indicators "P2" (Office-based surgical procedures added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight); "P3" (Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs); and "R2" (Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later without MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight). Those procedures for which the designation as office-based is newly proposed for CY 2008 are identified in Addendum AA with comment indicator "CH" and those for which the payment indicator is a temporary designation are marked by an asterisk. The temporary designation means that the office-based payment indicator ("P2," " P3," or "R2") assigned to the procedure is temporary because the code is a new HCPCS code for which we have insufficient data upon which to base a proposal for a final decision regarding the code's office-based status. The temporary designation will be reevaluated by CMS when there are data upon which to base a proposal for a final payment indicator. The remainder of the office-based procedure designations was finalized in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system.

(3) Device-Intensive Procedures

Under the final policy of the revised ASC payment system, we use a modified payment methodology to establish the ASC payment rates for device-intensive procedures. We identify device-intensive procedures as covered surgical procedures that, under the OPPS, are assigned to those device-dependent APCs for which the "device offset percentage" is greater than 50 percent of the APC's median cost. The device offset percentage is our best estimate of the percentage of device cost that is included in an APC payment under the OPPS. The CY 2008 proposed device-dependent APCs and device offset percentages are discussed in section IV.A. of this proposed rule.

According to the final ASC policy, payment for implantable devices is packaged into payment for the covered surgical procedures, but we utilize a modified ASC methodology based on OPPS data to establish payment rates for the device-intensive procedures under the revised ASC payment system. According to that modified payment methodology, we apply the OPPS device offset percentage to the OPPS national unadjusted payment to determine the device cost included in the OPPS payment rate for a device-intensive ASC covered surgical procedure, which we then set as equal to the device portion of the national unadjusted ASC payment rate for the procedure. We then calculate the service portion of the ASC payment for device-intensive procedures by applying the uniform ASC conversion factor to the service (nondevice) portion of the OPPS relative payment weight for the device-intensive procedure. Finally, we sum the ASC device portion and ASC service portion to establish the full payment for the device-intensive procedure under the revised ASC payment system. For example, if the OPPS device offset percentage for the procedure is 80 percent and the OPPS national unadjusted payment is $100, the device cost included in that payment is $80. Under the ASC payment system, we also would pay $80 for the device portion of the procedure but the service portion of the OPPS payment, $20, would be adjusted by the budget neutrality adjustment factor (for example, using the proposed budget neutrality factor, the calculation would be: $20 x 0.65 = $13) and, if it is subject to the transition (as set forth in section XVI.C.1.c.(5) of this proposed rule), it would also be adjusted accordingly. If the procedure in the example is not subject to the transition, its CY 2008 payment would be equal to $93 ($80 + $13). This example illustrates the contributions of the device and service payment amounts to the national unadjusted ASC payment rate; payment to an ASC for the device-intensive service would be subject to the 50 percent geographic adjustment.

We also reduce the amount of payment made to ASCs for device-intensive procedures assigned to certain OPPS APCs in those cases in which the necessary device is furnished without cost to the ASC or the beneficiary, or with a full credit for the cost of the device being replaced. A full discussion of that policy may be found in section XVI.F. of this proposed rule.

(4) Multiple and Interrupted Procedure Discounting

Under the revised ASC payment system, we discount payment for certain multiple and interrupted procedures performed in ASCs. While most covered surgical procedures will be subject to a 50-percent reduction in ASC payment for the lower paying procedure when more than one procedure is performed in a single operative session, those covered surgical procedures that we are proposing to exempt from the multiple procedure reduction in ASCs because they are proposed to not be subject to this reduction under the OPPS are identified in Addendum AA to this proposed rule. Procedures requiring anesthesia that are terminated after the patient has been prepared for surgery and taken to the operating room but before the administration of anesthesia will be reported with modifier 73, and the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure will be reduced by 50 percent. Procedures requiring anesthesia that are terminated after administration of anesthesia or initiation of the procedure will be reported with modifier 74, and the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure will be made at 100 percent of the established payment rate. Procedures and services not requiring anesthesia that are partially reduced or discontinued at the physician's discretion are reported with modifier 52, and the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure or covered ancillary service is reduced by 50 percent.

(5) Transition to Revised ASC Payment Rates

Under the revised ASC payment system, we are providing a payment transition of 4 years for all services on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures. Beginning in CY 2008, the contribution of CY 2007 ASC payment rates to the blended transitional rates will decrease by 25 percentage point increments each year of transitional payment, until CY 2011, when we will fully implement the revised ASC payment rates calculated under the final methodology of the revised payment system. While we do not subject the device payment portion of the total ASC payment for a device-intensive procedure to the transition policy, we transition the service payment portion of the total ASC payment for the procedure over the 4 year phase-in period. Procedures new to ASC payment for CY 2008 or later calendar years receive payments determined according to the final methodology of the revised ASC payment system, without a transition.

ASC covered surgical procedures listed in Addendum AA to this proposed rule that are subject to the transition are assigned payment indicators "A2" (Surgical procedure on ASC list in CY 2007; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight) and "H8" (Device-intensive procedure on ASC list in CY 2007; paid at adjusted rate). ASC covered surgical procedures listed in Addendum AA to this proposed rule that are not subject to the transition are assigned payment indicators "G2" (Nonoffice-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight); "J8" (Device-intensive procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later; paid at adjusted rate); "P2" (Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight); "P3" (Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs); and "R2" (Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later without MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight).

2. Covered Ancillary Services Under the Revised ASC Payment System

a. General Policies

As described in § 416.163, payment is made under the revised ASC payment system for ASC services furnished in connection with covered surgical procedures. As set forth in § 416.2, ASC services include both facility services, which are defined as services that are furnished in connection with a covered surgical procedure performed in an ASC and for which payment is packaged into the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure, and covered ancillary services, which are defined as those items and services that are integral to a covered surgical procedure and for which separate payment may be made under the revised ASC payment system.

Under the final policy of the revised ASC payment system, covered ancillary services are allowed separate payment. Covered ancillary services are defined at § 416.164(b) as follows: brachytherapy sources; certain implantable items that have pass-through status under the OPPS; certain items and services that we designate as contractor-priced (payment rate is determined by the Medicare contractor) including, but not limited to, the procurement of corneal tissue; certain drugs and biologicals for which separate payment is allowed under the OPPS; and certain radiology services for which separate payment is allowed under the OPPS.

We continue to consider to be outside the scope of ASC services, as set forth in § 416.164(c), the following items and services, including, but not limited to: physicians' services (including surgical procedures and all preoperative and postoperative services that are performed by a physician); anesthetists' services; radiology services (other than those integral to performance of a covered surgical procedure); diagnostic procedures (other than those directly related to performance of a covered surgical procedure); ambulance services; leg, arm, back, and neck braces other than those that serve the function of a cast or splint; artificial limbs; and nonimplantable prosthetic devices and DME.

b. Payment Policies for Specific Items and Services

(1) Radiology Services

Under the revised ASC payment system, we make separate payment to ASCs for ancillary radiology services designated as separately payable under the OPPS, when those radiology services are provided in the ASC integral to the performance of a covered surgical procedure provided on the same day. ASC payment for those ancillary services is at the lower of the rate developed according to the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system or the MPFS nonfacility PE RVU amount (specifically for the technical component (TC) if the service is assigned a TC under the MPFS). No separate payment is made for those ancillary services that are designated as packaged under the OPPS. We specify that a radiology service is integral to the performance of a covered surgical procedure if it is required for the successful performance of the surgery and is performed in the ASC immediately preceding, during, or immediately following the covered surgical procedure. Payment under the revised ASC payment system for these ancillary radiology services is subject to geographic adjustment, like payment for ASC surgical procedures. Only the ASC can receive payment for the facility resources required to provide the ancillary radiology services, and ASCs are no longer able to bill as independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF) suppliers to receive payment for ancillary radiology services that are integral to the performance of a covered surgical procedure for which the ASC is billing Medicare. Because the packaging status of radiology services under the revised ASC payment system parallels the OPPS, any changes to the packaging of radiology services under the OPPS would also occur under the revised ASC payment system.

Radiology services include all Category I CPT codes in the radiology range established by CPT, from 70000 to 79999, and Category III CPT codes and Level II HCPCS codes that describe radiology services that crosswalk or are clinically similar to procedures in the radiology range established by CPT. This revised ASC payment system policy for each calendar year applies to all radiology services that are separately payable under the OPPS in that same calendar year. A listing that includes all radiology services that we are proposing for separate payment under the CY 2008 ASC payment system because they would be separately payable under the proposed CY 2008 OPPS may be found in Addendum BB to this proposed rule. Separately paid radiology services are assigned payment indicator "Z2" (Radiology service paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight) or "Z3" (Radiology service paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs). Payment for ancillary radiology services that are packaged under the OPPS is packaged under the revised ASC payment system, and these services are identified in Addendum BB to this proposed rule with payment indicator "N1" (Packaged service/item; no separate payment made). ASC payment for these radiology services is not subject to the 4-year transition.

(2) Brachytherapy Sources

Under the revised ASC payment system, we provide separate payment to ASCs for brachytherapy sources as covered ancillary services when they are implanted in conjunction with covered surgical procedures billed by ASCs. The application of the brachytherapy sources is integrally related to the surgical procedures for insertion of brachytherapy needles and catheters. There is a statutory requirement that the OPPS establish separate payment groups for brachytherapy sources related to their number, radioisotope, and radioactive intensity, as well as for stranded and non-stranded sources as of July 1, 2007. OPPS procedure payments specifically do not include payment for brachytherapy sources. The ASC brachytherapy source payment rate for a given calendar year is the same as the OPPS payment rate for that year, without application of the ASC budget neutrality adjustment or, if specific OPPS prospective payment rates are unavailable, ASC payments for brachytherapy sources are contractor-priced. In addition, consistent with the payment of brachytherapy sources under the OPPS, the ASC payment rates for brachytherapy sources are not adjusted for geographic wage differences. Some Level II HCPCS codes and their proposed payment rates for brachytherapy sources for the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system, the same as those proposed for the CY 2008 OPPS, are included in Addendum BB to this proposed rule. Brachytherapy sources are assigned payment indicator "H2" (Brachytherapy source paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS rate). We note that the brachytherapy source payment indicator has changed for this proposed rule from the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, in which sources were designated with payment indicator H4, defined as "Brachytherapy source paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment contractor-priced." During CY 2007, brachytherapy source payment is made under the OPPS, according to the statute, at charges adjusted to cost. In order to be consistent with that OPPS policy under the revised ASC payment system, our policy is to pay for brachytherapy sources under the revised ASC payment system using contractor-based pricing because we have no CCR data for ASCs that would enable us to pay at charges adjusted to cost like we do under the OPPS. However, the CY 2008 proposal for OPPS payment of brachytherapy sources, as described in section VII. of this proposed rule, proposes payment at prospective rates calculated from historical claims data and, therefore, the proposed ASC payment for brachytherapy sources would be at those same rates. The HCPCS codes for all brachytherapy sources and their proposed ASC payment amounts and ASC payment indicators are listed in Table 57 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor ASC payment indicator Proposed CY 2008 ASC payment rate
A9527 Iodine I-125 sodium iodide H2 $28.62
C1716 Brachytx, non-str, Gold-198 H2 31.95
C1717 Brachytx, non-str, HDR Ir-192 H2 173.40
C1719 Brachytx, NS, Non-HDR Ir-192 H2 57.40
C2616 Brachytx, non-str,Yttrium-90 H2 11,943.79
C2634 Brachytx, non-str, HA, I-125 H2 29.93
C2635 Brachytx, non-str, HA, P-103 H2 47.06
C2636 Brachy linear, non-str, P-103 H2 37.09
C2638 Brachytx, stranded, I-125 H2 42.86
C2639 Brachytx, non-stranded, I-125 H2 31.91
C2640 Brachytx, stranded, P-103 H2 62.24
C2641 Brachytx, non-stranded, P-103 H2 45.29
C2642 Brachytx, stranded, C-131 H2 97.72
C2643 Brachytx, non-stranded, C-131 H2 51.35
C2698 Brachytx, stranded, NOS H2 42.46
C2699 Brachytx, non-stranded, NOS H2 29.93

The brachytherapy source HCPCS codes listed in Table 57 are not all included in Addendum BB to this proposed rule because they were new in July 2007, and Addendum BB reflects only those codes available for the April 2007 update to the OPPS. Although the proposed ASC payment rates for the new brachytherapy source HCPCS codes implemented under the OPPS in July 2007 are not displayed in Addendum BB to this proposed rule, they will be included in Addendum BB to the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period and their final payment will be effective under the revised ASC payment system, beginning January 1, 2008.

(3) Drugs and Biologicals

Under the revised ASC payment system, we pay separately for all drugs and biologicals that are separately paid under the OPPS, when they are provided integral to a covered surgical procedure that is billed by the ASC to Medicare. We specify that a drug or biological is integral to a covered surgical procedure if it is required for the successful performance of the surgery and is provided to the beneficiary in the ASC immediately preceding, during, or immediately following the covered surgical procedure. Payments for separately payable drugs and biologicals under the revised ASC payment system for a calendar year are equal to the OPPS payment rates for that same year, without application of the ASC budget neutrality adjustment. In addition, consistent with the payment of drugs and biologicals under the OPPS, the ASC payment rates for these items are not adjusted for geographic wage differences.

A list of the drugs and biologicals that we are proposing for separate payment under the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system and their proposed payment rates are included in Addendum BB to the proposed rule. Separately paid drugs and biologicals are assigned payment indicator "K2" (Drugs and biologicals paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS rate). Drugs and biologicals for which we are proposing to package payment into the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure in CY 2008 because we are proposing to package under the OPPS for CY 2008, are also listed in Addendum BB, where they are assigned payment indicator "N1" (Packaged service/item; no separate payment made).

(4) Implantable Devices with Pass-Through Status under the OPPS

Under the revised ASC payment system, we provide separate payment at contractor-priced rates for devices that are included in device categories with pass-through status under the OPPS when the devices are an integral part of a covered surgical procedure. As we have specified for drugs, biologicals, and ancillary radiology services, a pass-through device would be considered integral to the covered surgical procedure when it is required for the successful performance of the procedure; is provided in the ASC immediately before, during, or immediately following the covered surgical procedure; and is billed by the ASC on the same day as the covered surgical procedure.

In the future, new device categories may be established that will have OPPS pass through status during all or a portion of any calendar year. For CY 2008, there are two device categories with OPPS pass-through status that are proposed to continue in that status under the OPPS for CY 2008, specifically HCPCS code C1821 (Interspinous process distraction device (implantable)), and HCPCS code L8690 (Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components). We note that only the surgical procedures associated with the implantation of HCPCS code L8690 are ASC covered surgical procedures for CY 2008. As under the OPPS, ASC payment for pass-through devices is not subject to the geographic wage adjustment.

The proposed pass-through device category HCPCS codes are included in Addendum BB to this proposed rule and are assigned payment indicator "J7" (OPPS pass-through device paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment contractor-priced). Implantable devices that receive packaged payment because they do not have OPPS pass-through status are also listed in Addendum BB to this proposed rule, where they are assigned payment indicator "N1" (Packaged service/item; no separate payment made).

The associated non-device facility resources for the device implantation procedures are paid through the ASC surgical procedure service payment, based upon the payment weight for the non-device portion of the related OPPS APC payment weight.

(5) Corneal Tissue Acquisition

Under the revised ASC payment system, we pay separately for corneal tissue procurement provided integral to the performance of an ASC covered surgical procedure based on invoice costs. The HCPCS code for corneal tissue acquisition, V2785 (Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue), is listed in Addendum BB to this proposed rule, and it is assigned payment indicator "F4" (Corneal tissue processing; paid at reasonable cost).

3. General Payment Policies

a. Geographic Adjustment

Under the revised ASC payment system policy, we utilize 50 percent as the labor related share. Fifty percent is significantly higher than the labor-related share used for the ASC payment system through CY 2007 (34.45 percent) but is also lower than the OPPS labor-related share of 60 percent, a differential we believe is appropriate given the broader range of labor-intensive services provided in the HOPD setting.

Consistent with the OPPS, we apply to ASC payments the IPPS pre reclassification wage index values associated with the June 2003 OMB geographic localities, as recognized under the IPPS and OPPS, in order to adjust the labor-related portion of the national ASC payment rates for geographic wage differences. b. Beneficiary Coinsurance

Under the revised ASC payment system, beneficiary coinsurance remains at 20 percent for ASC services, except for screening flexible sigmoidoscopy and screening colonoscopy procedures. The coinsurance for screening colonoscopies and screening flexible sigmoidoscopies is 25 percent, as required by section 1834(d) of the Act, with no deductible for those services under the revised ASC payment system.

D. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS Codes

1. Treatment of New CY 2008 Category I and III CPT Codes and Level II HCPCS Codes

We finalized a policy in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system to evaluate each year all new HCPCS codes that describe surgical procedures to make preliminary determinations regarding whether or not they meet the criteria for payment in the ASC setting and, if so, whether they are office-based procedures. In the absence of claims data that indicate where procedures described by new codes are being performed and reflect the facility resources required to perform them, we decided to use other available information to make our interim decisions regarding assignment of payment indicators for the new codes. The other data available to us include our clinical advisors' judgment, data regarding predecessor and related HCPCS codes, information submitted by representatives of specialty societies and professional associations, and information submitted by commenters during the public comment period following publication of the final rule with comment period in the Federal Register . We will publish in the annual OPPS/ASC payment update final rule the interim ASC determinations for the new codes to be effective January 1 of the update year. The interim payment indicators assigned to new codes under the revised ASC payment system will be subject to comment in that final rule. We will respond to those comments in the OPPS/ASC update final rule for the following calendar year, just as we currently respond to OPPS comments about APC and status indicator assignments for new procedure codes in the OPPS update final rule for the year following publication of the code's interim OPPS treatment.

After our review of public comments and in the absence of physicians' claims data, our determination that a new code is an office based procedure and is, thereby, subject to the payment limitation, would remain temporary and subject to review, until there are adequate data available to assess the procedure's predominant sites of service. Using those data, if we confirm our determination that the new code is office-based after taking into account the most recent available volume and utilization data for the procedure code and/or, if appropriate, the clinical characteristics, utilization, and volume of related codes, the code would be assigned permanently to the list of office-based procedures subject to the ASC payment limitation.

New HCPCS codes for ASC implementation on January 1, 2008, will be designated in Addenda AA and BB to the OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period with comment indicator "NI." The "NI" comment indicator is used to identify those HCPCS codes for which the assigned ASC payment indicator is subject to public comment. (We refer readers to section XVI.J. of this proposed rule for discussion of ASC payment and comment indicators.)

2. Proposed Treatment of New Mid-Year Category III CPT Codes

Twice each year, the AMA issues Category III CPT codes, which the AMA defines as temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. The AMA established Category III CPT codes to allow collection of data specific to the service described by the code which otherwise could only be reported using a Category I CPT unlisted code. The AMA releases Category III CPT codes in January, for implementation beginning the following July, and in July, for implementation beginning the following January.

CMS provides a predictable quarterly update for the OPPS occurring throughout each calendar year (January, April, July, and October), and the final payment policies of the revised ASC payment system parallel, in many cases, the OPPS treatment of HCPCS codes. As discussed in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we will provide a quarterly ASC update for each calendar quarter to recognize newly created HCPCS codes for ASC payment and to update the payment rates for separately paid drugs and biologicals based on the most recently submitted ASP data.

Under the OPPS and MPFS, CMS allows Category III CPT codes that are released by the AMA in January to be effective beginning July of the same calendar year in which they are issued, rather than deferring implementation of those codes to the following calendar year update of the payment systems, as is the case for the Category III codes that are released in July by the AMA for implementation in January of the upcoming calendar year. Therefore, in contrast to the Category I CPT codes that are issued only once annually and that CMS recognizes as effective under the MPFS and OPPS each January for the new calendar year, newCategory III CPT codes are made effective under the MPFS and OPPS biannually. In order to be consistent in this regard across the three payment systems, we are proposing to adopt that same policy under the revised ASC payment system.

Some of the new Category III CPT codes may describe services that our medical advisors determine directly crosswalk or are clinically similar to HCPCS codes that describe ASC covered surgical procedures. In those instances, we may allow ASC payment for the new Category III CPT code as a covered surgical procedure. Similarly, the new code may represent an ancillary service that directly crosswalks or is clinically similar to those for which separate ASC payment is allowed when it is performed integral to a covered surgical procedure, and the new code also may be determined to be eligible for ASC payment as a covered ancillary service.

Therefore, beginning in CY 2008, we are proposing to include in the July update to the ASC payment system, the ASC payment indicators for new Category III CPT codes that the AMA releases in January, and that we determine are appropriate ASC covered surgical procedures or covered ancillary services for implementation, as payable in ASCs beginning in July of the same year. Likewise, as described above, we would implement annually for payment in the January update of the ASC payment system any of the Category III CPT codes that the AMA released the previous July, along with new Category I CPT codes that are determined to be appropriate for ASC payment. Interim ASC payment indicators will be assigned to those new mid-year Category III CPT codes that are released in January for implementation in July of a given calendar year, and the interim ASC indicators will be open to comment in the OPPS/ASC proposed rule for the following calendar year and their status will be made final in the update year's final rule.

Of the Category III CPT codes the AMA released January 1, 2007, we have determined that only one is appropriate for payment in ASCs as a covered ancillary radiology service. The new CPT code is 0182T (High dose rate electronic brachytherapy, per fraction), and we are proposing to assign it to the list of covered ancillary services with payment indicator "Z2" as noted in Table 58 below for payment in ASCs beginning January 1, 2008. This service has no MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs assigned to it. Therefore, we are proposing that its CY 2008 ASC payment be calculated according to the standard ASC payment system methodology, based on the code's OPPS relative payment weight.

We do not believe that any of the other Category III CPT codes released in January 2007 for implementation in July 2007 meet the criteria for inclusion on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures or covered ancillary services because they do not directly crosswalk and are not clinically similar to established covered ASC services.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed CY 2008 ASC Payment Indicator
0182T High dose rate electronic brachytherapy, per fraction Z2

3. Proposed Treatment of Level II HCPCS Codes Released on a Quarterly Basis

In addition to the Category III CPT codes that are released twice each year, new Level II HCPCS codes may be created more frequently and are implemented for the MPFS and OPPS on a quarterly basis. Level II HCPCS codes are most commonly created for the purpose of reporting new drugs and biologicals but also are created for reporting some surgical procedures and other services for which payment may be made under the revised ASC payment system, as it is under the OPPS.

We base the ASC payment policies for covered surgical procedures, drugs, biologicals, and certain other covered ancillary services integral to ASC covered surgical procedures on the OPPS and, therefore, we are proposing to update the coding and payment for the services in ASCs at the same time that the OPPS is updated. In order to maintain consistency across the OPPS and ASC payment systems, as discussed in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we are proposing to recognize newly created Level II HCPCS codes under the revised ASC payment system for payment on a quarterly basis, consistent with the quarterly updates to the OPPS. CMS provides a predictable quarterly update for the OPPS occurring throughout each calendar year (January,April, July, and October). As discussed in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we will provide a quarterly ASC update for each calendar quarter to recognize newly created Level II HCPCS codes for ASC payment and to update the payment rates for separately paid drugs and biologicals based on the most recently submitted ASP data.

We are proposing to update the lists of covered surgical procedures and ancillary services that qualify for separate payment in ASCs in CY 2008 by adding 8 new Level II HCPCS codes that were implemented in the OPPS in July 2007 and that were not addressed in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period. Because of the timing of this proposed rule, the new Level II HCPCS codes implemented through the July 2007 OPPS update are not included in Addendum BB to this proposed rule and there were no Level II HCPCS codes included in the April OPPS update that were eligible for payment under the OPPS. The new CY 2007 Level II HCPCS codes we are proposing for ASC payment beginning in January 2008 are listed in Table 59. Beginning in CY 2008, with implementation of the revised ASC payment system, the Level II HCPCS codes describing new procedures, drugs and biologicals would be made payable in ASCs in the same calendar quarter as they are initially paid under the OPPS.

We are proposing to assign payment indicator K2 to the 7 new codes for drugs to indicate that separate payment would be made for those drugs when they are provided to beneficiaries in ASCs integral to covered surgical procedures. We are proposing to include new Level II HCPCS code C9728 (Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation/surgery guidance (e.g., fiducial markers, dosimeter), other than prostate (any approach), single or multiple) as a covered surgical procedure with payment indicator "R2" because it is clinically similar to CPT code 55876 (Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (e.g., fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple) that we have included on the list of covered surgical procedures with payment indicator of "P3." While we believe both procedures are office-based, there are currently no nonfacility PE RVUs available for the Level II HCPCS code C9728, which was initially established in response to a New Technology APC application under the OPPS, and, therefore, its payment indicator is "R2."

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 ASC payment indicator
C9728 Place device/marker, non prostate R2
Q4087 Octagam injection K2
Q4088 Gammagard liquid injection K2
Q4089 Rhophylac injection K2
Q4090 HepaGam B IM injection K2
Q4091 Flebogamma injection K2
Q4092 Gamunex injection K2
Q4095 Reclast injection K2

In summary, beginning in CY 2008 with implementation of the revised ASC payment system, we are proposing to implement new Level II HCPCS codes for ASC payment on a quarterly basis each year and new Category III CPT codes on a semi annual basis, to parallel the policies under the MPFS and OPPS for the recognition of those codes. Also, consistent with the MPFS and OPPS policies, our final policy with regard to Category I CPT codes is to publish the new codes and interim payment indicators annually in the OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

E. Proposed Updates to Covered Surgical Procedures and Covered Ancillary Services

1. Identification of Covered Surgical Procedures

a. General Policies

We published Addendum AA to the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system as an illustrative list of covered surgical procedures and payment rates for the revised ASC payment system to be implemented January 1, 2008. The final rule established our policies for determining which procedures are eligible to be considered ASC covered surgical procedures and, of those, which are excluded from ASC payment because they pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay. We adopted a definition of surgical procedure for the revised ASC payment system as those procedures described by all Category I CPT codes in the surgical range from 10000 through 69999 except unlisted procedure codes, as well as those Category III CPT codes and Level II HCPCS codes that crosswalk or are clinically similar to ASC covered surgical procedures.

Section 1833(i)(1) of the Act requires us to review and update the list of ASC procedures at least every 2 years. We finalized our policy to update the ASC list of covered surgical procedures annually, in conjunction with annual proposed and final rulemaking to update the OPPS and ASC payment systems. Each year we undertake a review of excluded procedures, new procedures, and procedures for which there is revised coding to identify any that we believe are appropriate for coverage in ASCs because they do not pose significant risks to beneficiary safety and would not be expected to require overnight stays.

In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we finalized the addition of 793 new covered surgical procedures for payment under the revised ASC payment system beginning in CY 2008. We are proposing to remove 13 procedures from the OPPS inpatient list and, of those 13, we believe that 3 are safe for performance in ASCs. Therefore, at this time, we are proposing to add these three additional new surgical procedures to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures eligible for Medicare ASC payment in CY 2008. The proposed procedures and their ASC payment indicators are displayed in Table 60.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed ASC payment indicator
25931 Amputation follow-up surgery G2
50580 Kidney endoscopy treatment G2
58805 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) G2

In this proposed rule, we are soliciting commenters' recommendations regarding additional surgical procedures that they believe should not be excluded from ASC payment beginning in CY 2008. We specifically encourage commenters to provide evidence, to the extent possible, to support their recommendations regarding procedures and services they believe should not be excluded from ASC payment.

b. Proposed Change in Designation of Covered Surgical Procedures as Office-Based

According to our final policy for the revised ASC payment system, we designate as office-based procedures that are added to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures in CY 2008 or later years and that we determine are predominantly performed in physicians' offices based on consideration of the most recent available volume and utilization data for each individual procedure code and/or, if appropriate, the clinical characteristics, utilization, and volume of related codes.

The list of codes that we identified as office-based in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system took into account the most recent available CY 2005 volume and utilization data for each individual procedure code or related codes. In that rule, we finalized our policy to apply the office-based designation only to procedures that would no longer be excluded from ASC payment beginning in CY 2008 or later years and to exempt all procedures on the CY 2007 ASC list from application of the office based classification. We believe that the resulting list accurately reflected Medicare practice patterns and was clinically consistent. In Addendum AA to the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, each of the office-based procedures is identified by payment indicator "P2," "P3," or "R2," depending on whether we estimated it would be paid according to the standard ASC payment methodology based on its OPPS relative payment weight or at the MPFS nonfacility PE RVU amount.

Consistent with our final ASC policy to review and update annually the surgical procedures for which ASC payment is made and to identify new procedures that may be appropriate for ASC payment, in developing this proposed rule we reviewed the CY 2006 utilization data for all those surgical procedures newly added for ASC payment in CY 2008 that were assigned payment indicator "G2" as nonoffice-based additions in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. We based our evaluation of the potential designation of a procedure as office-based on the most recent available volume and utilization data for each individual procedure code and/or, as appropriate, the clinical characteristics, utilization, and volume of related codes. As a result of that review, we identified 19 procedures assigned payment indicator "G2" in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system that we are proposing to assign to the office-based procedure list with payment indicator "P2," "P3," or"R2," as appropriate. We refer readers to Addendum DD1 to this proposed rule for the definitions of the ASC payment indicators.

We will consider comments submitted timely on the proposed designation of these 19 new procedures as office-based for CY 2008. For example, in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, payment indicator "G2" was assigned to CPT code 64650 (Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae).After reviewing more recent CY 2006 data, we discovered that the procedure is performed predominantly in physicians' offices and we believe the procedure should be designated as an office-based procedure. Therefore, we are proposing to assign payment indicator "P3" to CPT code 64650, effective for CY 2008. In this proposed rule, we are proposing to assign an office-based payment indicator for CPT code 64650 and 18 other procedures, as displayed in Table 61.

HCPCS code Short descriptor ASC Payment Indicator in July 2007 ASC Final Rule Proposed CY 2008 ASC payment indicator
24640 Treat elbow dislocation G2 P3
26641 Treat thumb dislocation G2 P2
26670 Treat hand dislocation G2 P2
26700 Treat knuckle dislocation G2 P2
26775 Treat finger dislocation G2 P3
28630 Treat toe dislocation G2 P3
28660 Treat toe dislocation G2 P3
28890 High energy eswt, plantar fascia G2 P3
29035 Application of body cast G2 P2
29305 Application of hip cast G2 P2
29325 Application of hip casts G2 P2
29505 Application, long leg splint G2 P3
29515 Application lower leg splint G2 P3
36469 Injection(s), spider veins G2 R2
46505 Chemodenervation anal misc G2 P3
62292 Injection into disk lesion G2 R2
64447 Nblock inj fem, single G2 R2
64650 Chemodenerv, eccrine glands G2 P3
64653 Chemodenerv, eccrine glands G2 P3

We also reviewed the five procedures that were assigned temporary office-based payment indicators in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. Those codes are listed in Table 62 below. Using the most recent data available, we believe there are adequate claims data for two of the procedures upon which to base assignment of permanent office-based payment indicators. Table 62 shows that we are proposing to assign CPT code 36598 (Contrast injection(s) for radioisotope evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report) permanently to the office-based list and assign it to payment indicator "P3" for CY 2008. In accordance with the CY 2008 OPPS proposal to package payment for CPT code 58110 (Endometrial sampling (biopsy) performed in conjunction with colposcopy), we are also proposing to package payment for this procedure under the ASC payment system and assign it payment indicator "N1" as indicated in Table 62.

We are proposing to maintain the temporary office-based payment indicator assignments for the other three procedures listed in Table 62. We have only a few claims for CPT code 0099T (Implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments) and no claims for 0124T (Conjunctival incision with posterior juxtascleral placement of pharmacological agent (does not include supply of medication)) or CPT code 55876 (Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (e.g., fiduciary markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple). We continue to believe these procedures are predominantly office-based. Therefore, we are not proposing to make any change to the temporary office-based designation of these procedures at this time.

HCPCS Code Short descriptor Temporary Office Based Payment Indicator in July 2007 ASC Final Rule Proposed Final CY 2008 ASC Payment Indicator (or * if HCPCS code will continue with temporary office-based assignment for CY 2008)
0099T Implant corneal ring R2 *
0124T Conjunctival drug placement R2 *
36598 Inj w/fluor, eval cv device P2 P3
55876 Place rt device/marker, pros P3 *
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on P3 N1

c. Proposed Changes to Designation of Covered Surgical Procedures as Device-Intensive

As explained in section XVI.C. of this proposed rule, we adopted a modified payment methodology for calculating the ASC payment rates for ASC covered surgical procedures that are assigned to the subset of device-dependent APCs under the OPPS with a device offset percentage greater than 50 percent under the OPPS to ensure that payment for the procedure is adequate to provide packaged payment for the high-cost implantable devices used in those procedures. In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we identified 24 procedures that were on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures that would be subject to this policy, as well as 15 new ASC covered surgical procedures for CY 2008 to which we expected the final policy to apply.

As a result of the proposed CY 2008 reconfiguration of several device-dependent APCs under the OPPS and the proposed updated APC device offset percentages, we are proposing to designate as device-intensive for ASC payment in CY 2008 an additional 10 ASC covered surgical procedures. We are also proposing to remove 4 procedures from their estimated designation as device-intensive because we are proposing to recognize CPT codes instead of Level II HCPCS codes for ICD implantation.procedures as discussed in section III.D.7. of this proposed rule. In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, either payment indicator "H8" or "J8" was assigned to the procedures that we estimated would be designated as device-intensive procedures for CY 2008. As displayed in Table 63 below, we are proposing to assign payment indicators "H8" or "J8," as appropriate, to the covered surgical procedures included in the table so that the payment for these surgical procedures would be made consistent with our final revised ASC payment system payment policy for device-intensive procedures that are identified according to their APC assignments under the OPPS.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 OPPS APC Proposed CY 2008 device-dependent APC offset percentage
33206 Insertion of heart pacemaker 0089 74.02
33207 Insertion of heart pacemaker 0089 74.02
33208 Insertion of heart pacemaker 0655 74.59
33210 Insertion of heart electrode 0106 57.20
33211 Insertion of heart electrode 0106 57.20
33212 Insertion of pulse generator 0090 75.54
33213 Insertion of pulse generator 0654 75.86
33214 Upgrade of pacemaker system 0655 74.59
33216 Insert lead pace-defib, one 0106 57.20
33217 Insert lead pace-defib, dual 0106 57.20
33224 Insert pacing lead connect 0418 81.38
33225 Lventric pacing lead add-on 0418 81.38
33240 Insert pulse generator 0107 89.43
33249 Eltrd/insert pace-defib 0108 89.26
33282 Implant pat-active ht record 0680 72.14
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath 0625 62.63
53440 Male sling procedure 0385 51.67
53444 Insert tandem cuff 0385 51.67
53445 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter 0386 61.98
53447 Remove/replace ur sphincter 0386 61.98
54400 Insert semi-rigid prosthesis 0385 51.67
54401 Insert self-contd prosthesis 0386 61.98
54405 Insert multi-comp penis pros 0386 61.98
54410 Remove/replace penis prosth 0386 61.98
54416 Remv/repl penis contain pros 0386 61.98
55873 Cryoablate prostate 0674 59.34
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array 0039 82.15
61886 Implant neurostim arrays 0315 86.23
62361 Implant spine infusion pump 0227 79.69
62362 Implant spine infusion pump 0227 79.69
63650 Implant neuroelectrodes 0040 55.93
63655 Implant neuroelectrodes 0061 59.32
63685 Insrt/redo spine n generator 0222 83.29
64553 Implant neuroelectrodes 0225 80.84
64555 Implant neuroelectrodes 0040 55.93
64560 Implant neuroelectrodes 0040 55.93
64561 Implant neuroelectrodes 0040 55.93
64565 Implant neuroelectrodes 0040 55.93
64573 Implant neuroelectrodes 0225 80.84
64575 Implant neuroelectrodes 0061 59.32
64577 Implant neuroelectrodes 0061 59.32
64580 Implant neuroelectrodes 0061 59.32
64581 Implant neuroelectrodes 0061 59.32
64590 Insrt/redo pn/gastr stimul 0222 83.29
69930 Implant cochlear device 0259 83.03

2. Proposed Changes for Identification of Covered Ancillary Services

In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we set forth our policy to make separate ASC payments for certain ancillary services, for which separate payment is made under the OPPS, when they are provided integral to ASC covered surgical procedures. Under the revised ASC payment system, we exclude from the scope of ASC facility services, for which payment is packaged into the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure, the following ancillary services that are integral to a covered surgical procedure: brachytherapy sources; certain implantable items that have pass-through status under the OPPS; certain items and services that we designate as contractor-priced, including, but not limited to, procurement of corneal tissue; certain drugs and biologicals for which separate payment is allowed under the OPPS; and certain radiology services for which separate payment is allowed under the OPPS. These covered ancillary services are specified in § 416.164(b) and fall within the scope of ASC services, so they are eligible for separate ASC payment.

In this proposed rule, we are proposing to make changes to the list of covered ancillary services eligible for separate ASC payment, as proposed in AddendumBB to this proposed rule, to comport with their proposed treatment under the OPPS according to the final payment policies of the revised ASC payment system, and to add new Category III CPT code 0182T (High dose rate electronic brachytherapy, per fraction), as discussed in section XVI.D.2 of this proposed rule.

F. Proposed Payment for Covered Surgical Procedures and Covered AncillaryServices

1. Proposed Payment for Covered Surgical Procedures

a. Proposed Update to Payment Rates

Our final payment policy for covered surgical procedures under the revised ASC payment system is described in section XVI.C. of this proposed rule. For CY 2008, payment for procedures with payment indicator "G2" will be calculated by multiplying the ASC relative payment weight for the procedure by the final ASC conversion factor. For those procedures with payment indicator "A2," a blended rate will be used that is comprised of 25 percent of the revised ASC payment rate added to 75 percent of the CY 2007 payment rate. Special payment policies apply to covered surgical procedures identified as office-based or device-intensive.

The payment amounts provided in Addendum AA to the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system were illustrative only, and we are proposing to update them in this proposed rule. We are not proposing to make any changes to the final policies established in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system related to the methodology for developing the relative payment weights and rates. The differences in the payment rates for covered surgical procedures with "G2" and "A2" payment indicators, reflected in Addendum AA to this proposed rule, compared with the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system are due to our use of updated CY 2006 utilization data, proposed payment policy changes for the CY 2008 OPPS, including APC reassignments and changes to packaged services, and the proposed OPPS update factor.

We also are proposing to update the payment amounts for the office-based procedures in this rule. Using the most recent available MPFS and OPPS data, including the proposed CY 2008 rates, we compared the estimated CY 2008 rate for each of the office-based procedures calculated according to the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system and to the MPFS nonfacility PERVUs to determine which is the lower payment amount that, therefore, is the rate we are proposing for payment of the procedure according to the final policy of the revised ASC payment system. The proposed update to the rates results in changes to the payment indicators, as well as the rates, for several of the office-based procedures. For example, a procedure with payment indicator "P2" in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system may be assigned payment indicator "P3" in this proposed rule, depending on the outcome of that rate comparison.

In addition, we are proposing to update the payment amounts for the device intensive procedures in this rule, based on the CY 2008 OPPS proposal and updated OPPS claims data.

b. Payment Policies When Devices Are Replaced at No Cost or With Credit

(1) Policy When Devices Are Replaced at No Cost or With Full Credit

Our final ASC policy with regard to payment for costly devices implanted in ASCs is fully consistent with the current OPPS policy. The ASC policy includes adoption of the OPPS policy for payment to providers when a device is replaced without cost or with full credit for the cost of the device being replaced, for those ASC covered surgical procedures that are assigned to APCs under the OPPS to which this policy applies. In the case of no cost or full credit cases under the OPPS, we reduce the APC payment to the hospital by the device offset amount that we estimate represents the cost of the device. Therefore, in accordance with the OPPS policy implemented in CY 2007, and the ASC policy as finalized in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, beginning in CY 2008, we reduce the amount of payment made to ASCs for certain covered surgical procedures when the necessary device is furnished without cost to the ASC or the beneficiary or with a full credit for the cost of the device being replaced. We provide the same amount of payment reduction based on the device offset amount in ASCs that would apply under the OPPS for performance of those procedures under the same circumstances. Specifically, when a procedure that is listed in Table 64 below is performed in an ASC and the case involves implantation of a no cost or full credit device listed in Table 65, the ASC must report the HCPCS "FB" modifier on the line with the covered surgical procedure code to indicate that an implantable device in Table 65 was furnished without cost. The devices listed in Table 65 are the same proposed devices to which the policy applies under the OPPS, and the procedures listed in Table 64 are those ASC covered surgical procedures assigned to proposed APCs under the OPPS to which the policy applies.

As finalized in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, when the "FB" modifier is reported with a procedure code that is listed in Table 64, the contractor reduces the ASC payment by the amount of payment that we attributed to the device when the ASC payment rate was calculated. The reduction of ASC payment in this circumstance is necessary to pay appropriately for the covered surgical procedure being furnished by the ASC.

(2) Proposed Policy When Implantable Devices Are Replaced With Partial Credit

Consistent with our CY 2008 OPPS proposal discussed in section IV.A.3. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to reduce the ASC payment by one half of the device offset amount for certain surgical procedures into which the device cost is packaged, when an ASC receives a partial credit toward replacement of an implantable device. This partial payment reduction would apply to covered surgical procedures in which the amount of the device credit is greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted.

We also are proposing to base the beneficiary's coinsurance on the reduced ASC payment rate so that the beneficiary shares the benefit of the ASC's reduced costs. This proposed policy is set forth in proposed new § 416.179(b)(2).

We have no OPPS data to empirically determine by how much we should reduce the payment for ASC surgical procedures into which the costs of these devices are packaged. Device manufacturers and hospitals have told us that a common scenario is that, if a device fails 3 years after implantation, the hospital would receive a 50 percent credit towards a replacement device. We do not believe that hospitals reduce their device charges to reflect the credits that may have been received, so the lower facility costs associated with these partial credit scenarios would likely not be reflected in our proposed OPPS rates for these device-dependent procedures. Therefore, we are proposing under the OPPS to reduce the payment for the relevant device-dependent APCs and, under the revised ASC payment system, to reduce the payment for those ASC covered surgical procedures assigned to those APCs under the OPPS by half of the reduction that applies when the hospital or ASC receives a device without cost or receives a full credit for a device being replaced. That is, we are proposing to reduce the payments by half of the offset amount that represents the cost of the device packaged into the procedure payment. In the absence of OPPS claims data on which to base a reduction factor, but taking into consideration what we have been told is common industry practice, we believe that reducing the amount of payment for the device-dependent APC and the related ASC covered surgical procedure by half of the estimated cost of the device packaging represents a reasonable reduction in these cases.

Moreover, we are proposing to take this reduction only when the credit is for 20 percent or more of the cost of the new replacement device, so that the reduction is not taken in cases in which more than 80 percent of the cost of the replacement device has been incurred by the facility. If the partial credit is less than 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device, we believe that reducing the payment for the device implantation procedure by 50 percent of the packaged device cost would provide too low a payment for necessary device replacement procedures. This proposed policy is discussed in section IV.A. of this proposed rule for the OPPS and is fully consistent with the proposed FY 2008 Medicare payment policy for hospital inpatient services and the proposed CY 2008 policy for hospital outpatient services.

Therefore, we are proposing that the new HCPCS partial credit modifier would be reported and the partial credit reduction would be taken only in cases in which the device credit is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device. The partial credit reduction modifier would be reported in all cases in which the ASC receives a partial credit toward the replacement of a medical device listed in Table 65 when used in a surgical procedure listed in Table 64. The proposed policy related to partial device credits applies to the same devices and procedures to which our policy governing payment when the device is furnished to the ASC without cost or with full credit applies. We selected these devices because they have substantial costs and because each device is implanted in one beneficiary at least temporarily and, therefore, can be associated with an individual beneficiary. Moreover, we believe that this policy is a logical extension of our established policy regarding reduction of the ASC payment in cases in which the facility furnishes the device without cost or with a full credit to the ASC and ensures that beneficiary and Medicare payments are appropriate and consistent with costs incurred by ASCs.

This partial device credit policy that we are proposing would enhance our ability to track the replacement of these implantable medical devices and may enable us to identify patterns of device failure or limited longevity early in their natural history so that appropriate strategies to reduce future problems for our beneficiaries may be developed. We also are mindful of the opportunity to use our claims history data to promote high quality medical care with regard to the devices and the services in which they are used. Collecting data on a wider set of device replacements under full and partial credit situations in all sites of outpatient surgery, including ASCs, would assist in developing comprehensive summary data, not just a subset of data related to devices replaced without cost or with a full credit to facilities.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2008 OPPS APC APC title Proposed CY 2008 OPPS offset percentage 50 Percent of proposed CY 2008 OPPS offset percentage
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array 0039 Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator 82.15 41.07
63560 64555 64560 64561 Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes 0040 Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve 55.93 27.97
63655 64575 64577 64580 64581 Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes 0061 Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve 59.32 29.66
33206 33207 Insertion of heart pacemaker Insertion of heart pacemaker 089 Insertion/Replacement of Permanent Pacemaker and Electrodes 74.02 37.01
33212 Insertion of pulse generator 0090 Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Pulse Generator 75.54 37.77
33210 33211 33216 33217 Insertion of heart electrode Insertion of heart electrode Insert lead pace-defib, one Insert lead pace-defib, dual 0106 Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes 57.20 28.60
33240 Insert pulse generator 0107 Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator 89.43 44.72
33249 Eltrd/insert pace-defib 0108 Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads 89.26 44.63
63685 64590 Insrt/redo spine n generator Insrt/redo perph n generator 0222 Implantation of Neurological Device 83.29 41.64
64553 64573 Implant neuroelectrodes Implant neuroelectrodes 0225 Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Cranial Nerve 80.84 40.42
62361 62362 Implant spine infusion pump Implant spine infusion pump 0227 Implantation of Drug Infusion Device 79.69 39.85
69930 Implant cochlear device 0259 Level VI ENT Procedures 83.03 41.52
61886 Implant neurostim arrays 0315 Level II Implantation of Neurostimulator 86.23 43.12
53440 53444 54400 Male sling procedure Insert tandem cuff Insert semi-rigid prosthesis 0385 Level I Prosthetic Urological Procedures 51.67 25.83
53445 53447 54401 54405 54410 54416 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter Remove/replace ur sphincter Insert self-contd prosthesis Insert multi-comp penis pros Remove/replace penis prosth Remv/repl penis contain pros 0386 Level II Prosthetic Urological Procedures 61.98 30.99
33224 33225 Insert pacing lead connect L ventric pacing lead add-on 0418 Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect 81.38 40.69
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath 0625 Level IV Vascular Access Procedures 62.63 32.32
33213 Insertion of pulse generator 0654 Insertion/Replacement of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 75.86 37.93
33214 33208 Upgrade of pacemaker system Insertion of heart pacemaker 0655 Insertion/Replacement/Conversion of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 74.59 37.30
33282 Implant pat-active ht record 0680 Insertion of Patient Activated Event Recorders 72.14 36.07

Device HCPCS code Short descriptor
C1721 AICD, dual chamber.
C1722 AICD, single chamber.
C1764 Event recorder, cardiac.
C1767 Generator, neurostim, imp.
C1771 Rep dev, urinary, w/sling.
C1772 Infusion pump, programmable.
C1776 Joint device (implantable).
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil.
C1778 Lead, neurostimulators.
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD.
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp.
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp.
C1813 Prosthesis, penile, inflatab.
C1815 Pros, urinary sph, imp.
C1820 Generator, neuro rechg bat sys.
C1881 Dialysis access system.
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual.
C1891 Infusion pump, non-prog, perm.
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil.
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual.
C1897 Lead, neurostim, test kit.
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans.
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination.
C1900 Lead coronary venous.
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp.
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp.
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual.
C2622 Prosthesis, penile, non-inf.
C2626 Infusion pump, non-prog, temp.
C2631 Rep dev, urinary, w/o sling.
L8614 Cochlear device/system.

2. Proposed Payment for Covered Ancillary Services

Our final CY 2008 payment policies under the revised ASC payment system for covered ancillary services vary according to the particular type of service and its payment policy under the OPPS. Our overall policy provides for separate ASC payment for certain ancillary services integrally related to the provision of ASC covered surgical procedures if those services are paid separately under the OPPS. Thus, we established a policy to align ASC payment bundles with those under the OPPS. Specifically, our final ASC payment policies would provide separate ASC payment for brachytherapy sources and drugs and biologicals that are separately paid under the OPPS at the OPPS rates, while we would pay for radiology services at the lower of the MPFS nonfacility PE RVU (or technical component) amount or the rate calculated according to the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system based on the OPPS relative payment weight for the service.

As evidenced by our final policies for the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system, our intention is to maintain consistent payment and packaging policies across HOPD and ASC settings for covered ancillary services that are integral to covered surgical procedures performed in ASCs. Therefore, consistent with our policy to pay separately only for those ancillary services that are paid separately under the OPPS, we also are proposing to package into the ASC payment for covered surgical procedures the costs of those ancillary services that are proposed to be packaged under the OPPS for CY 2008. Certain covered ancillary services that we are proposing to package for the CY 2008 OPPS were assigned payment indicator "Z2" or "Z3" in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, but they are assigned payment indicator "N1" in Addendum BB to this proposed rule. We refer readers to section II.A.4 of this proposed rule for a description of the CY 2008 OPPS packaging approach that we also are proposing to adopt in ASCs and that would package ASC payment for certain covered ancillary services. In addition, proposed OPPS payments for brachytherapy sources and separately payable drugs and biologicals are discussed in sections VII.B. and V. of this proposed rule, respectively. Other separately paid covered ancillary services in ASCs, specifically corneal tissue acquisition and devices with OPPS pass-through status, do not have prospectively established ASC payment rates according to the final policies of the revised ASC payment system. Payments for devices with pass-through status under the OPPS, for which separate payment would be made to ASCs at contractor-priced rates, are discussed in detail in section VI. of this proposed rule.

G. Physician Payment for Procedures and Services Provided in ASCs

If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Physician Payment for Procedures and Services Provided in ASCs" at the beginning of your comment.)

Under current policy, when physicians perform surgical procedures in ASCs that are included on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures, they are paid under the MPFS for the PE component using the facility PE RVUs. This is appropriate because the surgical procedures are those for which Medicare allows facility payment to ASCs. However, when physicians perform surgical procedures in ASCs that are not included on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures and for which Medicare does not allow facility payments to ASCs, physicians are paid for the PE component at the higher nonfacility PE RVUs (unless a nonfacility rate does not exist, in which case Medicare pays the physician at the facility rate). These policies are set forth in § 414.22(b)(5)(i)(A) and (B), respectively. Furthermore, physician payment for nonsurgical services provided in ASCs, for which no facility payment is made to ASCs under the existing ASC payment system, varies based on local Medicare contractor policy. Some contractors pay physicians only for the professional component (PC) of the service and others make payment to the physician for the technical component (TC) as well. Under the current policy, as described in the CY 2002 Physician Fee Schedule final rule with comment period (66 FR 55264), Medicare payment to the physician for a noncovered surgical procedure performed in an ASC constitutes payment in full.This is so even if the physician is paid the facility rate (because there is no nonfacility rate). In this case, there is no beneficiary liability other than the deductible and copayment for the physician's services.

According to the policy adopted in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, Medicare will make facility payments to ASCs for all covered surgical procedures except those that could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require active medical monitoring and care at midnight following the procedure (that is, an overnight stay). The revised policy will result in a significant expansion in the number and type of surgical procedures for which Medicare will make an ASC facility payment. The final payment policy for the revised ASC payment system also allows separate payments to ASCs for certain covered ancillary services (for example, some drugs, brachytherapy sources, and certain radiology services) that are provided integral to an ASC covered surgical procedure. According to the final policy, when covered ancillary services are integral to the successful performance of a covered surgical procedure and are performed on the same day as the covered surgery, immediately before, during or following the procedure, Medicare will allow separate ASC payment for those services.

The revised ASC payment system is based on the APC groups and payment weights of the OPPS. We believe ASCs are facilities that are similar, insofar as the delivery of surgical and related nonsurgical services, to HOPDs. Specifically, when services are provided in ASCs, the ASC, not the physician, bears responsibility for the facility costs associated with the service. This situation parallels the hospital facility resource responsibility for hospital outpatient services. Therefore, we believe it would be more appropriate for physicians to be paid for all services furnished in ASCs just as they would be paid for all services furnished in the hospital outpatient setting. In addition, because we have adopted a final policy for the revised ASC payment system that identifies and excludes from ASC payment only those procedures that could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay, we believe that it would be incongruous with the revised ASC payment system methodology to continue to pay the higher nonfacility rate to physicians who furnish excluded ASC procedures. Because these excluded procedures have been specifically identified by CMS as procedures that could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay, we do not believe it would be appropriate to provide payment based on the higher nonfacility PE RVUs to physicians who furnish them. In fact, we do not expect that the excluded procedures will be performed in ASCs after the revised ASC payment system is implemented on January 1, 2008. Therefore, we are proposing to revise § 414.22(b)(5)(i)(A) and (B) to reflect this proposed policy.

We believe that the proposed revised policy would provide appropriate payment to physicians for services provided in the ASC facility setting and would encourage the most appropriate utilization of ASCs. For procedures that are not excluded from coverage under the revised ASC payment system, the ASC would be paid for the covered surgical procedure and associated covered ancillary services, and the physician would be paid for the professional work and facility PE associated with performing the procedure. In the case of noncovered surgical procedures or other noncovered services provided in ASCs, Medicare would make no payment to the ASC under the revised ASC payment system and no payment to the physician under the MPFS for the facility resources associated with providing those services. Although the current MPFS payment policy provides payment to the physician for some facility costs as if the service were being furnished in a physician's office, according to the final policy of the revised payment system, these services would not be covered ASC services. These services have been excluded from ASC payment for safety reasons, because they are expected to require an overnight stay, or because they are not surgical procedures, and they would not be covered by Medicare either directly, under the ASC payment system, or indirectly, through PE payments to the physicians who perform them.

In summary, under the proposed policy, physicians would receive payment for all surgical and nonsurgical services furnished in ASCs based on the facility PE RVUs and excluding the TC payment, if applicable, consistent with physician payment for HOPD services. Medicare would make no payment for facility services to ASCs or physicians for procedures or services that are performed in ASCs but that are excluded from the list of covered ASC surgical procedures or that are not covered ancillary services. While physicians would be paid for these services based on the facility PE RVUs, physicians would no longer receive the additional payment for the associated facility resources.

Consistent with the current OPPS payment policy that prohibits facility payments to the hospital for noncovered services (such as those surgical procedures on the OPPS inpatient list) and makes the beneficiary liable for those charges, this proposed policy would make beneficiaries responsible for the ASC charges for noncovered services furnished to them in ASCs.

H. Proposed Changes to Definitions of "Radiology and Certain Other Imaging Services" and "Outpatient Prescription Drugs

In section 1877(h)(6) of the Act, the Congress defined the "designated health services" (DHS) that are subject to the physician self-referral prohibition to include 11 broad categories of services. In our regulations at § 411.351, we define each of the 11 DHS categories, including "radiology and certain other imaging services." In addition, we have clarified that the term "designated health services" excludes "services that are reimbursed by Medicare as part of a composite rate (for example, ASC services or SNF Part A services)" except to the extent that the DHS categories are themselves payable through a composite rate. In the definition of "radiology and certain other imaging services" at § 411.351, we exclude x-ray, fluoroscopy, or ultrasound procedures that require the insertion of a needle, catheter, tube, or probe through the skin or into a body orifice because we do not believe that a physician would inappropriately subject a Medicare patient to such a procedure. In addition, the definition of "radiology and certain other imaging services" excludes radiology services that are integral to the performance of a nonradiological medical procedure and performed during the nonradiological medical procedure or immediately following the nonradiological medical procedure when necessary to confirm placement of an item placed during the nonradiological medical procedure. Radiology and certain other imaging services performed before a nonradiological medical procedure are DHS subject to the physician self-referral prohibition.

Taken together, these provisions effectively exclude from the physician self-referral prohibition referrals for radiology services that are paid through the ASC composite payment rate, as well as any other radiology services that are integral to the performance of an ASC covered surgical procedure, that are paid separately, and that are performed in the ASC during the surgical procedure or immediately after the surgical procedure if required to confirm placement of an item placed during the nonradiological medical procedure. (For physician self-referral purposes, we have considered radiology services that are performed while the patient is still in the operating room to confirm that ASC surgery is effective to be performed during the surgical procedure.)

Through CY 2007, most radiology services performed as integral to ASC surgical procedures were either included in the ASC payment rate or were provided and billed by a separate entity. Effective beginning CY 2008, the revised ASC payment system will cover a greater variety of surgical procedures performed in an ASC and make separate payments (outside the ASC composite rate) for certain radiology services performed in an ASC that are integral to a covered surgical procedure and performed immediately before, during, or immediately after surgery. Consequently, under the revised ASC payment system, we expect that more radiology procedures would be performed in ASCs, and more of those services would be subject to the physician self-referral prohibition to the extent that those services are paid outside the ASC composite rate and are performed either immediately before an ASC procedure or during or immediately after an ASC procedure for a purpose other than to confirm placement of an item inserted during the ASC procedure.

We are proposing to revise the physician self-referral definition of "radiology and certain other imaging services" at § 411.351 to exclude those radiology and imaging services that are "covered ancillary services" (as defined at new§ 416.164(b)) for which separate payment is made under the revised ASC payment system. That is, we propose that those radiology and imaging procedures that are integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure and that are performed immediately before, during, or immediately following the surgical procedure shall not constitute "radiology and certain other imaging procedures" for purposes of the physician self-referral law. If we do not revise the definition of radiology and certain other imaging services for physician self-referral purposes to exclude such radiological procedures, the physician self-referral law would prohibit an ASC from billing Medicare for such separately payable radiology services rendered to patients who had been referred by a physician with an ownership or investment interest in, or compensation relationship with, the ASC, unless an exception applies. Although there are a number of compensation exceptions that may be applicable, there are very few applicable ownership or investment exceptions. Thus, many physicians would not be able to refer Medicare patients to ASCs in which they have an ownership interest. We believe that this outcome would be burdensome to our beneficiaries and contrary to Medicare policies that support appropriate surgery in ASCs, and we further believe that our proposed revision to the definition of "radiology and certain other imaging services" would not pose a risk of program or patient abuse.

Under our proposal, the DHS category of "radiology and certain other imaging services" would continue to include those radiology and imaging services that are not paid for under the revised ASC payment system (that is, those radiology and imaging services that are "excluded services" as defined at new § 416.164(c)). For example, radiology and imaging services that are necessary for the performance of a covered surgical procedure, but are not integral to, a covered surgical procedure, such as preoperative studies not performed immediately before surgery, would be paid for under Part 414 of our regulations and would continue to be considered DHS.

For the reasons that we believe warrant our revising the definition of "radiology and certain other imaging services" at § 411.351, we also propose to exclude from the definition of "outpatient prescription drugs" at § 411.351, drugs that are "covered ancillary services" as defined at new § 416.164(b) under the revised ASC payment system. These drugs are furnished, for example, during the immediate postoperative recovery period to a patient to reduce suffering from nausea or pain. Under the revised ASC payment system, an ASC would be permitted to furnish and bill separately for such outpatient prescription drugs, as appropriate. Under our proposal, such drugs would not constitute DHS. However, the physician self-referral provisions would continue to prohibit an ASC from furnishing outpatient prescription drugs for use in the patient's home.

For clarity, we would also make a technical correction to paragraph (2) of the definition of "radiology and certain other imaging services" at § 411.351. This paragraph currently excludes "radiology procedures" that are integral to the performance of a "nonradiological procedure." We would revise paragraph (2) to exclude "radiology and certain other imaging services" that are integral to the performance of "a medical procedure that is not identified on the List of CPT/HCPCS Codes as a 'radiology or certain other imaging service.' " We would revise the language of paragraph (2) because we believe that, neither radiology services, nor certain other imaging services should constitute DHS if they are integral to the performance of a medical procedure that is neither a radiology service nor a certain other imaging service. We believe that this change would not result in any risk of program or patient abuse.

I. New Technology Intraocular Lenses

1. Background

At the inception of the ASC benefit on September 7, 1982, Medicare paid 80 percent of the reasonable charge for IOLs supplied for insertion concurrent with or following cataract surgery performed in an ASC (47 FR 34082, August 5, 1982). Section 4063(b) of OBRA 1987, Public Law 100-203, amended the Act to mandate that we include payment for an IOL furnished by an ASC for insertion during or following cataract surgery as part of the ASC facility fee for insertion of the IOL, and that the facility fee include payment that is reasonable and related to the cost of acquiring the class of lens involved in the procedure.

Section 4151(c)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA 1990), Public Law 101-508, froze the IOL payment amount at $200 for IOLs furnished by ASCs in conjunction with surgery performed during the period beginning November 5, 1990 and ending December 31, 1992. We continued paying an IOL allowance of $200 from January 1, 1993, through December 31, 1993.

Section 13533 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (OBRA 1993), Public Law 103-66, mandated that payment for an IOL furnished by an ASC be equal to $150 beginning January 1, 1994, through December 31, 1998. Section 141(b)(1) of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 (SSAA 1994), Public Law 103 432, required us to develop and implement a process under which interested parties may request a review of the appropriateness of the payment amount for insertion of an IOL, to ensure that the facility fee for the procedure includes payment that is reasonable and related to the cost of acquiring a lens that belongs to a class of NTIOLs.

In the February 8, 1990 Federal Register (55 FR 4526), we published a final notice entitled "Revision of Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Rate Methodology," which implemented Medicare payment for an IOL furnished at an ASC as part of the ASC facility fee for insertion of the IOL. In the June 16, 1999 Federal Register (64 FR 32198), we published a final rule entitled "Adjustment in Payment Amounts for New Technology Intraocular Lenses Furnished by Ambulatory Surgical Centers," to add Subpart F (§§ 416.180 through 416.200) to 42 CFR Part 416, which established a process for adjusting payment amounts for insertion of a class of NTIOLs furnished by ASCs.

Since June 16, 1999, we have issued a series of Federal Register notices to list lenses for which we received requests for an NTIOL payment adjustment and to solicit comments on those requests, or to announce the lenses that we have determined meet the criteria and definition of NTIOLs. We last published a Federal Register notice pertaining specifically to NTIOLs on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25176).

2. Changes to the NTIOL Determination Process Finalized for CY 2008

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we finalized our proposal to update and streamline the process for recognizing IOLs inserted during or subsequent to cataract extraction as belonging to a new, active NTIOL class that is qualified for a payment adjustment. The following is a summary of the changes beginning for CY 2008 that were finalized in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68176 through 68181).

We modified the historical process of using separate Federal Register notices to notify the public of requests to review lenses for membership in new NTIOL classes, to solicit public comment on requests, and to notify the public of CMS' determinations concerning lenses assigned to classes of NTIOLs for which an ASC payment adjustment would be made. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68176), we specified that these NTIOL-related notifications would be fully integrated into the annual notice and comment rulemaking cycle for updating the ASC payment rates, the specific payment system in which NTIOL payment adjustments are made. Our final policy for updating the revised ASC payment system to be implemented in January 2008 will utilize an annual update process in coordination with notice and comment rulemaking for the OPPS. Aligning the NTIOL process with this annual update will promote coordination and efficiency, thereby streamlining and expediting the NTIOL notification, comment, and review process.

Specifically, we established the following process:

• We will announce annually in the Federal Register document that proposes the update of ASC payment rates for the following calendar year, a list of all requests to establish new NTIOL classes accepted for review during the calendar year in which the proposal is published and the deadline for submission of public comments regarding those requests. The deadline for receipt of public comments will be 30 days following publication of the list of requests.

• In the Federal Register document that finalizes the update of ASC payment rates for the following calendar year, we will-

+ Provide a list of determinations made as a result of our review of all requests and public comments; and

+ Publish the deadline for submitting requests for review in the following calendar year.

In determining whether a lens belongs to a new class of NTIOLs and whether the ASC payment amount for insertion of that lens in conjunction with cataract surgery is appropriate, we expect that the insertion of the candidate IOL would result in significantly improved clinical outcomes compared to currently available IOLs. In addition, to establish a new NTIOL class, the candidate lens must be distinguishable from lenses already approved as members of active or expired classes of NTIOLs that share a predominant characteristic associated with improved clinical outcomes that was identified for each class. In the CY 2007 final rule, we finalized our proposal to base our determinations on consideration of the following factors:

• The IOL must have been approved by the FDA and claims of specific clinical benefits and/or lens characteristics with established clinical relevance in comparison with currently available IOLs must have been approved by the FDA for use in labeling and advertising.

• The IOL is not described by an active or expired NTIOL class; that is, it does not share the predominant, class-defining characteristic associated with improved clinical outcomes with designated members of an active or expired NTIOL class.

• Evidence demonstrates that use of the IOL results in measurable, clinically meaningful, improved outcomes in comparison with use of currently available IOLs. According to the statute, and consistent with previous examples provided by CMS, superior outcomes that would be considered include the following:

+ Reduced risk of intraoperative or postoperative complication or trauma;

+ Accelerated postoperative recovery;

+ Reduced induced astigmatism;

+ Improved postoperative visual acuity;

+ More stable postoperative vision;

+ Other comparable clinical advantages, such as-

++ Reduced dependence on other eyewear (for example, spectacles, contact lenses, and reading glasses);

++ Decreased rate of subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, such as the need for YAG laser treatment;

++ Decreased incidence of subsequent IOL exchange;

++ Decreased blurred vision, glare, other quantifiable symptom or vision deficiency.

For a request to be considered complete, we require submission of the information that is found in the guidance document entitled "Application Process and Information Requirements for Requests for a New Class of New TechnologyIntraocular Lens (NTIOL)" posted on the CMS Web site at: http://cms.hhs.gov/ASCPayment/05_NTIOLs.asp#TopOfPage.

As stated in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68180), there are three possible outcomes from our review of a request for determination of a new NTIOL class. As appropriate, for each completed request for a candidate IOL that is received by the established deadline, one of the following determinations would be announced annually in the final rule updating the ASC payment rates for the next calendar year:

• The request for a payment adjustment is approved for the IOL for 5 full years as a member of a new NTIOL class described by a new HCPCS code.

• The request for a payment adjustment is approved for the IOL for the balance of time remaining as a member of an active NTIOL class.

• The request for a payment adjustment is not approved.

We also discussed our plan to summarize briefly in the final rule the evidence that was reviewed, the public comments, and the basis for our determinations. We established that when a new NTIOL class is created, we would identify the predominant characteristic of NTIOLs in that class that sets them apart from other IOLs (including those previously approved as members of other expired or active NTIOL classes) and is associated with improved clinical outcomes. The date of implementation of a payment adjustment in the case of approval of an IOL as a member of a new NTIOL class would be set prospectively as of 30 days after publication of the ASC payment update final rule, consistent with the statutory requirement. The date of implementation of a payment adjustment in the case of approval of a lens as a member of an active NTIOL class would be set prospectively as of the publication date of the ASC payment update final rule.

3. NTIOL Application Process for CY 2008 Payment Adjustment

To provide process and information requirements for applications requesting a review of the appropriateness of the payment amount for insertion of an IOL to ensure that the ASC payment for covered surgical procedures includes payment that is reasonable and related to the cost of acquiring a lens that is approved as belonging to a new class of NTIOLs, in the winter of CY 2007 we posted the guidance document to the CMS Web site regarding such requests as described above. We did not receive any review requests by the deadline of April 1, 2007 in response to the announcement made in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68181) soliciting CY 2008 requests for review of the appropriateness of the payment amount for new classes of NTIOLs furnished in ASCs.

We note that we have also issued a guidance document entitled "Revised Process for Recognizing Intraocular Lenses Furnished by Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) as Belonging to an Active Subset of New Technology Intraocular Lenses (NTIOLs)." This guidance document can be accessed on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ASCPayment/05_NTIOLs.asp.

This guidance document provides specific details regarding requests for recognition of IOLs as belonging to an existing, active NTIOL class, the review process, and information required for a request to review. Currently, there is one active NTIOL class whose defining characteristic is the reduction of spherical aberration. CMS accepts requests throughout the year to review the appropriateness of recognizing an IOL as a member of an active class of NTIOLs. That is, review of candidate lenses for membership in an existing, active NTIOL class is ongoing and not limited to the annual review process that applies to the establishment of new NTIOL classes. We ordinarily would complete the review of such a request within 90 days of receipt, and upon completion of our review, we would notify the requestor of our determination and post on the CMS Web site notification of a lens newly approved for a payment adjustment as an NTIOL belonging to an active NTIOL class when furnished in an ASC.

4. Classes of NTIOLs Approved for Payment Adjustment

Since implementation of the process for adjustment of payment amounts for NTIOLs that was established in the June 16, 1999 Federal Register , we have approved three classes of NTIOLs, as shown in the following table:

NTIOL category HCPCS code $50 approved for services furnished on or after NTIOL characteristic IOLs eligible for adjustment
1 Q1001 May 18, 2000, through May 18, 2005 Multifocal Allergan AMO Array Multifocal lens, model SA40N.
2 Q1002 May 18, 2000, through May 18, 2005 Reduction in Preexisting Astigmatism STAAR Surgical Elastic Ultraviolet-Absorbing Silicone Posterior Chamber IOL with Toric Optic, models AA4203T, AA4203TF, and AA4203TL.
3 Q1003 February 27, 2006, through February 26, 2011 Reduced Spherical Aberration Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Tecnis® IOL models Z9000, Z9001, Z9002, and ZA9003; Alcon Acrysof® IQ Model SN60WF; Bausch Lomb Sofport AO models LI61AOV, and LI61AOV.

5. Payment Adjustment

The current payment adjustment for a 5-year period from the implementation date of a new NTIOL class is $50. In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, we revised § 416.200(a) through (c) to clarify how the IOL payment adjustment will be made and how an NTIOL will be paid after expiration of the payment adjustment, as well as made minor editorial changes to § 416.200(d). For CY 2008, we are not proposing to revise the current payment adjustment amount, but we reiterate our intention, as stated in the CY 2007 final rule, to reevaluate whether or not the ASC payment rates established for cataract surgery with IOL insertion are appropriate when a lens determined to be an NTIOL is furnished after we have implemented the revised ASC payment system in CY 2008.

6. Proposed CY 2008 ASC Payment for Insertion of IOLs

In accordance with the final policies of the revised ASC payment system for CY 2008, payment for IOL insertion services will be established according to the standard payment methodology of the revised payment system, which applies the ASC budget neutrality adjustment to the OPPS conversion factor to calculate an ASC conversion factor that is then multiplied by the ASC payment weight for the surgical procedure to implant the IOL. CY 2008 ASC payment for the cost of a conventional lens will be packaged into the payment for the associated covered surgical procedure performed by the ASC. The proposed CY 2008 ASC payment rates for IOL insertion procedures are included in Table 66.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed CY 2008 ASC payment
66983 Intracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis(one stage procedure) $980.43
66984 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis(one stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification) 980.43
66985 Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal 870.18
66986 Exchange of intraocular lens 870.18

J. Proposed ASC Payment and Comment Indicators

In addition to the payment indicators that we introduced in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we also are introducing comment indicators for the ASC payment system in this proposed rule. We created Addendum DD1 to define ASC payment indicators that we will use in Addenda AA and BB to provide payment information regarding covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services, respectively, under the revised ASC payment system. Analogous to the OPPS payment status indicators that we define in Addendum D1 to the annual OPPS proposed and final rules, the ASC payment indicators in Addendum DD1 are intended to capture policy-relevant characteristics of HCPCS codes that may receive packaged or separate payment in ASCs, including: their ASC payment status prior to CY 2008; their designations as device-intensive; their designations as office-based and the correspondingASC payment methodology; and their classifications as separately payable radiology services, brachytherapy sources, OPPS pass-through devices, corneal tissue acquisition services, drugs or biologicals, or NTIOLs.

We have also created new Addendum DD2 to this proposed rule that lists the ASC comment indicators. Like the comment indicators used in the OPPS, the ASC comment indicators to be used in Addenda AA and BB to the OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period will serve to identify, for the revised ASC payment system, the status of a specific HCPCS code and its payment indicator with respect to the timeframe when comments would be accepted. The comment indicator "NI" will be used in the final rule to indicate new HCPCS codes for which the interim payment indicator assigned is subject to comment in the final rule.

The changes for CY 2008 that we are proposing to the payment indicators assigned to HCPCS codes for procedures and services in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system are identified with a "CH" in Addenda AA and BB to this proposed rule and are subject to comment during the 60-day comment period provided for this proposed rule. "CH" will be used in AddendaAA and BB to the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period to indicate that a new payment indicator (in comparison with that in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system) has been assigned to an active HCPCS code in the current and next calendar year; that an active HCPCS code has been added to the list of procedures or services payable in ASCs; or that an active HCPCS code will be deleted at the end of the current calendar year. These "CH" comment indicators that will be published in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period will be provided to alert our readers that a change has been made since the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, but do not indicate that the change is subject to comment. The full definitions for the comment indicators are provided in Addendum DD2 to this proposed rule.

K. ASC Policy and Payment Recommendations

The GAO published the statutorily mandated report entitled, "Medicare: Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be Based on the Hospital Outpatient Payment System" (GAO-07-86) on November 30, 2006. We considered the report's methodology, findings, and recommendations in the development of the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. The GAO methodology, results, and recommendations are summarized below.

The GAO was directed to conduct a study comparing the relative costs of procedures furnished in ASCs to those furnished in HOPDs paid under the OPPS, including examining the accuracy of the APC with respect to surgical procedures furnished in ASCs. Section 626(d) of Pub. L. 108-173 indicated that the report should include recommendations on the following matters:

1. Appropriateness of using groups of covered services and relative weights established for the OPPS as the basis of payment for ASCs.

2. If the OPPS relative weights are appropriate for this purpose, whether the ASC payments should be based on a uniform percentage of the payment rates or weights under the OPPS, or should vary, or the weights should be revised based on specific procedures or types of services.

3. Whether a geographic adjustment should be used for ASC payment and, if so, the labor and nonlabor shares of such payment.

Based on its extensive analyses, the GAO determined that the APC groups in the OPPS accurately reflect the relative costs of the procedures performed in ASCs. The GAO's analysis of the cost ratios showed that the ASC-to-APC cost ratios were more tightly distributed around their median cost ratio than were the OPPS-to-APC cost ratios. The ASC-to-APC median cost ratio is a comparison of the median cost of each of the 20 surgical procedures with the highest ASC claims volume to the median cost of the APC group in which it would be placed under the OPPS, while the OPPS-to-APC cost ratio is a comparison of the median cost of each of those same procedures under the OPPS with the median cost of its assigned APC group. These patterns demonstrated that the APC groups reflect the relative costs of procedures performed by ASCs like they do for procedures performed in HOPDs and, therefore, that the APC groups could be used as the basis for an ASC payment system. The GAO determined, in fact, that there was less variation in the ASC setting between individual procedures' costs and the costs of their assigned APC groups than there is in the HOPD setting. It concluded that, as a group, the costs of procedures performed in ASCs have a relatively consistent relationship with the costs of the APC groups to which they are assigned under the OPPS. The GAO's analysis also found that procedures in the ASC setting had substantially lower costs than those same procedures in the HOPD. While ASC costs for individual procedures varied, in general, the median costs for procedures were lower in ASCs, relative to the median costs of their APC groups, than the median costs for the same procedures in the HOPD setting. The median cost ratio among all ASC procedures was 0.39 (0.84 when weighted by Medicare volume based on CY 2004 claims), whereas the median cost ratio among all OPPS procedures was 1.04.

The GAO found many similarities in the additional items and services provided by ASCs and HOPDs for the top 20 ASC procedures. However, of these additional items and services, few resulted in additional payment in one setting but not the other. HOPDs were paid for some of the related services separately, while in the ASC setting, other Part B suppliers billed Medicare and received payment for many of the related services.

Finally, in its analysis of labor-related costs, the GAO determined that the mean labor-related proportion of costs was 50 percent. The range of the labor-related costs for the middle 50 percent of responding ASCs was 43 percent to 57 percent of total costs.

Based on its findings from the study, the GAO recommended that CMS implement a payment system for procedures performed in ASCs based on the OPPS, taking into account the lower relative costs of procedures performed in ASCs compared to HOPDs in determining ASC payment rates.

L. Proposed Calculation of the ASC Conversion Factor and ASC Payment Rates

1. Overview

As discussed in section XVI.C. of this proposed rule, we finalized our policy to base ASC relative payment weights and payment rates under the revised ASC payment system on APC groups and relative payment weights established under the OPPS in the July 2007 final rule for the ASC revised payment system. In that rule, we made final our proposal to set the ASC relative payment weight for certain office-based surgical procedures so that the national unadjusted ASC payment rate does not exceed the MPFS unadjusted nonfacility PE RVU amount. Our final policy is to calculate ASC payment rates by multiplying the ASC relative payment weights by the ASC conversion factor. In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, our estimate of the CY 2008 budget neutral ASC conversion factor was $42.542. In this proposed rule, the proposed ASC conversion factor for CY 2008 is $41.400. This new estimate of the ASC conversion factor differs from the estimate in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system for a number of reasons, including: (1) Use of the proposed OPPS relative payment weights for CY 2008; (2) use of the proposed MPFS nonfacility practice expense payment amounts for CY 2008; and (3) use of updated utilization data from CY 2006. Specific details regarding our final methodology for estimating the CY 2008 ASC conversion factor may be found in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system.

We were not able to provide the final CY 2008 ASC conversion factor in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system because the final CY 2008 conversion factor will be based on the final OPPS relative payment weights for CY 2008, the final MPFS nonfacility practice expense payment amounts for CY 2008, and updated and complete CY 2006 utilization data, all of which are unavailable at the time we are publishing the July 2007 final rule for the ASC revised payment system elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register . In this proposed rule, we use the final methodology described in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system to calculate the proposed CY 2008 ASC conversion factor and proposed ASC relative payment weights and rates that will be made final in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

2. Budget Neutrality Requirement

Section 626(b) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(i)(2) of the Act by adding subparagraph (D) to require that in the year the revised ASC system is implemented:

" * * * [S]uch system shall be designed to result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures for such services as would be made if this subparagraph did not apply, as estimated by the Secretary * * * "

As discussed in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, the ASC conversion factor is calculated so that estimated total Medicare payments under the revised ASC payment system would be budget neutral to estimated total Medicare payments under the current ASC payment system as required by the statute. That is, application of the ASC conversion factor is designed to result in aggregate expenditures under the revised ASC payment system in CY 2008 equal to aggregate expenditures that would have occurred in CY 2008 in the absence of the revised system, taking into consideration the cap on payments in CY 2007 as required under section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171.

We note that we considered the term "expenditures" in the context of section 626(b) of the Pub. L. 108-173 budget neutrality requirement to mean expenditures from the Medicare Part B Trust Fund. We did not consider expenditures to include beneficiary coinsurance and copayments.

3. Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2008

The following is a step-by-step illustration of the final budget neutrality adjustment calculation as finalized in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system and as applied to updated data available for this proposed rule.

The final methodology for establishing budget neutrality under the revised ASC payment system takes into account a 4-year transition to full implementation of the revised payment rates and the effects of several assumptions regarding migration of services across ASCs, HOPDs, and physicians' offices. Payments during the 4-year transition to the fully implemented revised ASC payment rates will be based on a blend of the CY 2007 ASC payment rates and the revised ASC payment rates at 75/25 in CY 2008, 50/50 in CY 2009, and 25/75 in CY 2010, with payment at 100 percent of the revised ASC payment rates in 2011. The methodology assumes no net cost or savings to Medicare from the migration of existing ASC services among ASCs, HOPDs, and physicians' offices. It includes assumptions that 15 percent of physicians' office utilization for new ASC procedures, specifically those first added for ASC payment beginning in CY 2008, will migrate to ASCs over a 4-year period (3.75 percent each year) and that 25 percent of the new procedures' HOPD utilization will migrate over the first 2 years under the revised payment system (12.5 percent each year) and accounts for the Medicare costs and savings associated with that movement. A detailed explanation of the model may be found in section V.C. of the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system.

a. Estimated CY 2008 Medicare Program Payments (Excluding Beneficiary Coinsurance) Under the Existing ASC Payment System

Step 1: Migration from HOPDs to ASCs is valued using proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rates.

(a) We multiply the estimated CY 2008 HOPD utilization for each new ASC procedure by 0.125, consistent with our assumption that 25 percent of the HOPD utilization for new ASC procedures will migrate to the ASC over the first 2 years of the revised ASC payment system, only half of which would occur in CY 2008. In estimating HOPD utilization for CY 2008, we take into account the impact of the multiple procedure discount (as discussed in more detail in section V.C.3. the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system).

(b) For each new ASC procedure, we multiply the results of Step 1(a) by the proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rate for the procedure, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure.

(c) We sum the results of Step 1(b) across all new ASC procedures.

Step 2: Migration of procedures from physicians' offices to ASCs is valued using proposed CY 2008 physician in-office payment rates. "Physician in-office payment rate" is equal to the proposed MPFS nonfacility practice expense RVUs multiplied by the proposed CY 2008 MPFS conversion factor.

(a) We multiply the estimated physician office utilization for CY 2008 for each new ASC procedure by 0.0375, consistent with our assumption that 15 percent of the physician's office utilization for new ASC procedures will migrate to the ASC over the full 4-year transition period.

(b) For each new ASC procedure, we multiply the results of Step 2(a) by the proposed CY 2008 physician in-office payment rate for the procedure, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure.

(c) We sum the results of Step 2(b) across all new ASC procedures.

Step 3: CY 2007 ASC services are valued using the estimated CY 2008 ASC payment rates under the current ASC system.

To estimate the aggregate expenditures that would be made in CY 2008 under the existing ASC payment system:

(a) We multiply the estimated CY 2008 ASC utilization for each HCPCS code on the CY 2007 ASC list by the estimated CY 2008 ASC payment rate for the HCPCS code under the existing ASC payment system, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure. The estimated CY 2008 ASC payment rates are based on the CY 2007 ASC payment rates, which were listed in Addendum AA to the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68243 through 68283) and take into account the OPPS cap on payment for ASC services as required by section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 and reflect the zero percent CY 2008 update for ASC services mandated by section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act. In estimating ASC utilization for CY 2008, we take into account the impact of the multiple procedure discount (as discussed in section V.C.3. of the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system).

(b) We estimate the amount the Medicare program would pay in CY 2008 for implantable prosthetic devices and implantable DME for which ASCs currently receive separate payment under the DMEPOS fee schedule.

(c) We sum the results of Steps 3(a) and 3(b) to estimate the aggregate amount of expenditures that would be made in CY 2008 for current covered surgical procedures under the existing ASC payment system.

Step 4: Sum the results of Steps 1-3.

b. Estimated Medicare Program Payments (Excluding Beneficiary Coinsurance) Under the Revised ASC Payment System

Step 5: HOPD migration is valued using proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rates.

This step is the same as Step 1, above.

Step 6: We identify new ASC procedures that are office-based (as discussed in section III.C. of the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system).

Step 7: Migration of new ASC office-based procedures from physicians' offices to ASCs is valued based on proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rates capped at the proposed CY 2008 physician in-office payment rates, if appropriate.

(a) For each new ASC procedure determined to be office-based, we multiply the results of Step 2(a) above by the lesser of-

(1) The proposed CY 2008 OPPS rate for the procedure; or

(2) The proposed CY 2008 physician in-office payment rate for the procedure, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure

(b) The results of Step 7(a) are summed across all new ASC procedures considered to be office-based.

Step 8: Migration of new ASC procedures not determined to be office-based from physicians' offices to ASCs is valued using the proposed CY 2008 OPPS rates.

(a) For each new ASC procedure not considered to be office-based, we multiply the results of Step 2(a) above by the proposed CY 2008 OPPS rate for the procedure, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure.

(b) The results of Step 8(a) are summed across all new ASC procedures not considered to be office-based.

Step 9: Migration of new ASC procedures from physicians' offices to ASCs is valued using the proposed CY 2008 MPFS physician out-of-office payment rate. "Physician out-of-office payment rate" is equal to the proposed facility practice expense RVUs multiplied by the proposed CY 2008 MPFS conversion factor.

(a) For each new ASC procedure, we multiply the results of Step 2(a) from above by the proposed CY 2008 physician out-of-office payment rate for the procedure, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure.

(b) The results of Step 9(a) are summed across all new ASC procedures.

Step 10: Current ASC services are valued using the proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rates.

To estimate the aggregate amount of expenditures that would be made in CY 2008, we use proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment amounts instead of estimated CY 2008 ASC payment amounts under the current system, and we multiply the estimated CY 2008 ASC volume for each HCPCS code on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures by the proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rate for the HCPCS code, and then subtract beneficiary coinsurance for the procedure. We sum the results over all services on that ASC list.

Step 11: The results of Steps 5 and 7-10 are summed.

c. Calculation of the Proposed CY 2008 Budget Neutrality Adjustment

Step 12: The result of Step 4 is divided by the result of Step 11.

Step 13: The application of the cap at the proposed CY 2008 physician in-office payment rates that occurs in Step 7 is dependent on the ASC conversion factor. TheASC budget neutrality adjustment resulting from Step 12 is calibrated to take into account the interactive nature of the ASC conversion factor and the physician's office payment cap. The ASC budget neutrality calculation is also calibrated to take into account the fact that the additional physician out-of-office payment rates under the revised ASC payment system calculated in Step 9 must be fully offset by the budget neutrality adjustment to ASC services under the revised payment system. Furthermore, the budget neutrality calculation is calibrated to take into account the CY 2008 transitional payment rates for procedures on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures.

The application of the above methodology to the data available for this proposed rule results in an estimated budget neutrality adjustment of 0.65. This number differs from the estimated budget neutrality adjustment of 0.67 for the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system that was based on CY 2005 utilization and CY 2007 OPPS and MPFS payment rates. The proposed budget neutrality adjustment for CY 2008 reflects updated data, including CY 2006 utilization and proposed CY 2008 OPPS and MPFS payment rates. The CY 2008 budget neutrality adjustment for the revised ASC payment system, calculated based on the methodology outlined above, will be finalized in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period.

d. Calculation of the Proposed CY 2008 ASC Payment Rates

After developing the proposed CY 2008 budget neutrality adjustment of 0.65 according to the policies established in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, to determine the proposed CY 2008 ASC conversion factor, we multiplied the proposed CY 2008 OPPS conversion factor by the proposed ASC budget neutrality adjustment. The proposed CY 2008 OPPS conversion factor is $63.693 and multiplying that by the 0.65 budget neutrality adjustment yields our proposed CY 2008 ASC conversion factor of $41.400. To determine the proposed fully implemented ASC payment rates for this proposed rule, including beneficiary coinsurance, according to the final payment methodology that applies to covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary radiology services under the revised ASC payment system, we multiplied the proposed ASC conversion factor by the proposed ASC relative payment weight for each procedure or service. As further discussed in section XVI.C. of this proposed rule, the ASC relative payment weights for certain office-based surgical procedures and covered ancillary radiology services are set so that the national unadjusted ASC payment rate does not exceed the MPFS unadjusted nonfacility practice expense amount. In addition, the ASC relative payment weights for device-intensive covered surgical procedures are set according to a modified payment methodology to ensure the same device payment under the revised ASC payment system as under the OPPS. We then calculated the proposed CY 2008 payment rate for procedures on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures using a blend of 75 percent of the final CY 2007 ASC payment rate and 25 percent of the proposed CY 2008 ASC payment rate developed according to the methodology of the revised ASC payment system, applying the special transition treatment to device-intensive procedures as discussed in section XVI.C of this proposed rule. See Addenda AA and BB to this proposed rule for the proposed CY 2008 ASC payment weights and payment rates for covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services that are expected to be paid separately under the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system.

4. Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2009 and Future Years

a. Updating the ASC Relative Payment Weights

In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we finalized our policy to update the ASC relative payment weights in the revised ASC payment system each year using the national OPPS relative payment weights (and MPFS nonfacility PE RVU amounts, as applicable) for that same calendar year and to uniformly scale the ASC relative payment weights for each update year to make them budget neutral. For example, holding ASC utilization and the mix of services constant, for CY 2009, we will compare the total weight using the CY 2008 ASC relative payment weights under the 75/25 blend (of the CY 2007 payment rate and the revised payment rate) with the total weight using CY 2009 relative payment weights under the 50/50 blend (of the CY 2007 payment rate and the revised payment rate), taking into account the changes in the OPPS relative payment weights between CY 2008 and CY 2009. We will use the ratio of CY 2008 to CY 2009 total weight to scale the ASC relative payment weights for CY 2009. Scaling of ASC relative payment weights would apply to covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary radiology services whose payment rates are related to OPPS relative payment weights. Scaling would not apply in the case of ASC payment for other separately payable covered ancillary services that have a predetermined national payment amount (that is, their national payment amounts are not based on OPPS relative payment weights) such as drugs and biologicals that are separately paid under the OPPS. Any service with a predetermined national payment amount would be included in the budget neutrality comparison, but scaling of the relative payment weights would not apply to those services that have a predetermined payment amount. The ASC payment weights for those services without predetermined national payment amounts (that is, their national payment amounts would be based on OPPS relative payment weights if a payment limitation did not apply) would be scaled to eliminate any difference in the total payment weight between the current year and the update year. As we noted in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, while we do not currently have a provider-level dataset of ASC utilization that accurately identifies unique ASCs and their geographic information that would allow us to compare changes in geographic adjustment over time for budget neutrality purposes, we intend to take these changes into account in maintaining budget neutrality for the revised ASC payment system as soon as our provider-level ASC data permit.

b. Updating the ASC Conversion Factor

Section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act requires that, if the Secretary has not updated the ASC payment amounts in a calendar year after CY 2009, the payment amounts shall be increased by the percentage increase in the CPI-U as estimated by the Secretary for the 12-month period ending with the midpoint of the year involved. Therefore, as discussed in the July 2007 final rule for the ASC revised payment system, we adopted a final policy to update the ASC conversion factor using the CPI-U in order to adjust ASC payment rates for inflation. We will implement the annual updates through an adjustment to the conversion factor under the revised ASC payment system, beginning in CY 2010 when the statutory requirement for a zero update no longer applies.

XVII. Reporting Quality Data for Annual Payment Rate Updates

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Quality Data" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

1. Reporting Hospital Outpatient Quality Data for Annual Payment Update

Section 109(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA (Pub. L. 109-432) amended section 1833(t) of the Act by adding a new subsection (17) that affects the payment rate update applicable to OPPS payments for services furnished by hospitals in outpatient settings on or after January 1, 2009. New section 1833(t)(17)(A) of the Act, which applies to hospitals as defined under section 1886(d)(1)(B) of the Act, requires that hospitals that fail to report data required for the quality measures selected by the Secretary in the form and manner required by the Secretary under section 1833(t)(17)(B) of the Act will incur a reduction in their annual payment update factor by 2.0 percentage points. New section 1833(t)(17)(B) of the Act requires that hospitals submit quality data in a form and manner, and at a time that the Secretary specifies. New sections 1833(t)(17)(C)(i) and (ii) of the Act require the Secretary to develop measures appropriate for the measurement of the quality of care (including medication errors) furnished by hospitals in outpatient settings and that these measures reflect consensus among affected parties and, to the extent feasible and practicable, include measures set forth by one or more national consensus building entities. The Secretary is not prevented from selecting measures that are the same as (or a subset of) the measures for which data are required to be submitted under section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii) of the Act for the IPPS Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program. New section 1833(t)(17)(D) of the Act, gives the Secretary the authority to replace measures or indicators as appropriate, such as when all hospitals are effectively in compliance or when the measures or indicators have been subsequently shown not to represent the best clinical practice. New section 1833(t)(17)(E) of the Act, requires the Secretary to establish procedures for making data submitted available to the public. Such procedures must give hospitals the opportunity to review data before these data are released.

In the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period (71 FR 68189), we indicated our intent to establish, in CY 2009, an OPPS RHQDAPU program modeled after the current IPPS RHQDAPU program in CY 2009. We stated our belief that the quality of hospital outpatient services would be most appropriately and fairly rewarded through the reporting of quality measures developed specifically for application in the hospital outpatient setting. We agreed with the commenters that assessment of hospital outpatient performance would ultimately be most appropriately based on reporting of hospital outpatient measures developed specifically for this purpose. We stated our intent to condition the full OPPS payment rate update beginning in CY 2009 based upon hospital reporting of quality data beginning in CY 2008, using effective measures of the quality of hospital outpatient care that have been carefully developed and evaluated, and endorsed as appropriate, with significant input from stakeholders.

The amendments to the Act made by section 109(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA are consistent with our intent and direction outlined in the CY 2007 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period. Under these amendments, we are now statutorily required to establish a program under which hospitals will report data on the quality of hospital outpatient care using standardized measures of care to receive the full annual update to the OPPS payment rate, effective for payments beginning in CY 2009. We will refer to the program established under these amendments as the HospitalOutpatient Quality Data Reporting Program (HOP QDRP).

In reviewing the measures currently available for care in the hospital outpatient settings, we continue to believe that it would be most appropriate and desirable to use measures that have been specifically developed for application in the hospital outpatient setting. Although we still believe that hospitals generally function as integrated systems in inpatient and outpatient settings, we do not believe it is appropriate to use participation in the IPPS RHQDAPU program for the purpose of implementing section 1833(t)(17) of the Act in the hospital outpatient setting. Nonetheless, section 1833(t)(17)(C)(ii) of the Act indicates that the Secretary is not prevented "from selecting measures that are the same as (or a subset of) the measures for which data are required to be submitted" under the IPPS RHQDAPU program. In this proposed rule, we are proposing to establish a separate reporting program and proposing quality measures that are appropriate for measuring hospital outpatient quality of care, that reflect consensus among affected parties, and are set forth by one or more of the national consensus building entities.

2. Reporting ASC Quality Data for Annual Payment Increase

Section 109(b) of the MIEA-TRHCA, Pub. L. 109-432 amended section 1833(i) of the Act by adding new sections 1833(i)(2)(D)(iv) and 1833(i)(7) to the Act. These amendments may affect ASC payments for services furnished in ASC settings on or after January 1, 2009. New section 1833(i)(2)(D)(iv) of the Act authorizes the Secretary to implement the revised payment system for services furnished in ASCs(established under section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Act), "so as to provide for a reduction in any annual payment increase for failure to report on quality measures."

New section 1833(i)(7)(A) of the Act authorizes the Secretary to provide that any ASC that fails to report data required for the quality measures selected by the Secretary in the form and manner required by the Secretary under new section 1833(i)(7) of the Act will incur a reduction in any annual payment increase of 2.0 percentage points. New section 1833(i)(7)(A) of the Act also specifies that a reduction for one year cannot be taken into account in computing the ASC update for a subsequent year.

New section 1833(i)(7)(B) of the Act provides that, "except as the Secretary may otherwise provide," the hospital outpatient quality data provisions of section 1833(t)(17)(B) through (E) of the Act, summarized above, shall apply to ASCs.

We refer readers to section XVII.H. of this proposed rule for a discussion of our intent to introduce implementation of this provision in a later rulemaking.

B. Proposed Hospital Outpatient Measures

For the initial implementation of the HOP QDRP, we have identified 10 quality measures that we believe are both applicable to care provided in hospital outpatient settings and likely to be sufficiently developed to permit data collection consistent with the timeframes defined by statute. These measures address care provided to a large number of adult patients in hospital outpatient settings, across a diverse set of conditions, and were selected for the initial set of HOP QDRP measures based on their relevance as a set to all hospitals.

The first five of these measures capture the quality of outpatient care in hospital emergency departments (EDs), specifically for those adult patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who are treated and then transferred to another facility for further care. These patients receive many of the same interventions as patients who are evaluated and admitted at the same facility, whose care is currently assessed in measures that are endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF). NQF is a voluntary consensus standard-setting organization established to standardize health care quality measurement and reporting through its consensus development process. Moreover, these are also inpatient AMI measures that have long been reported under the IPPS RHQDAPU program, and are published on the Hospital Compare Web site at: http://www.HospitalCompare.hhs.gov. Transferred AMI patients historically have not been included with the directly-admitted patients for purposes of the calculation of the inpatient AMI measures because of differences in data collection and reporting for the two groups. With the input of provider and practitioner experts in the field, we have developed specifications for related emergency department transfer measures that, while consistent with the measure specifications for the related hospital inpatient measures, reflect the unique operational and clinical aspects of care in hospital outpatient settings. The processes of care encompassed by these measures address care on arrival, the promptness of interventions, and discharge care for patients presenting to a hospital with an AMI.

In addition to the five ED-AMI measures, we have identified five quality measures that are directly related to conditions treated or interventions provided in hospital outpatient settings and that we believe are also appropriate and fully developed for use in the HOP QDRP. While currently specified in a form that assesses the care provided by physicians, these measures are also directly relevant to assessing care at the facility level. CMS is currently engaged in reviewing, and where appropriate, revising these measure specifications so that they explicitly assess care provided in hospital outpatient settings. The five measures include one measure related to treatment of heart failure, two measures related to surgical care improvement, one measure addressing treatment of community acquired pneumonia, and one measure related to diabetes care.

Specifically, in order for hospitals to receive the full OPPS payment update for services furnished in CY 2009, we are proposing to require that hospital outpatient settings submit data on the following 10 measures, effective with hospital outpatient services furnished on or after January 1, 2008:

• ED-AMI-1-Aspirin at Arrival

• ED-AMI-2-Median Time to Fibrinolysis

• ED-AMI-3-Fibrinolytic Therapy Received Within 30 Minutes of Arrival

• ED-AMI-4-Median Time to Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• ED-AMI-5-Median Time to Transfer for Primary PCI

• PQRI #5: Heart Failure: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or

• Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)

• PQRI #20 Perioperative Care: Timing of Antibiotic Prophylaxis

• PQRI #21 Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic

• PQRI #59: Empiric Antibiotic for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

• PQRI #1: Hemoglobin A1c Poor Control in Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus

As required by statute, consensus was reached by affected parties, as the measures were identified as appropriate for reporting on hospital outpatient care in collaboration with professionals and providers with experience in hospital outpatient settings as well as with the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA), a hospital-industry led, public-private collaboration established to promote public reporting on hospital quality of care. CMS is currently finalizing the specifications for these 10 measures and expects to release these specifications to the public by Fall 2007. In addition, CMS expects to submit these measures for endorsement by the NQF.

Nine of the ten measures are process measures, while one measure-Hemoglobin A1c 9.0 percent-is an intermediate outcome measure that has not been risk-adjusted. While poor quality of care can lead to poor diabetes control and elevated A1c levels, CMS recognizes the importance of compliance with prescribed treatment regimen in improving diabetes control and A1c levels. Patients with comorbidities or diabetes complications may experience challenges controlling their diabetes and may have higher A1c levels. Therefore, CMS specifically requests comments on this intermediate outcome measure and how to balance the desire for improved quality of care with individual patient challenges that may affect results.

CMS believes that an A1c level higher than 9.0 percent represents a level of control that is sufficiently poor enough that it should not result in any unintended consequences. The scientific literature would suggest that an A1c level of 8.0 percent or less might represent the best control that could be expected for some patients: therefore, CMS believes that an A1c level of 9.0 percent represents a level of control that is poor enough that risk-adjustment is not warranted. Additionally, this A1c measure has been endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF) in 2006. One of the criteria for evaluation of measures within the NQF process is "scientific acceptability," which includes appropriate risk-adjustment. Some measures are not endorsed by NQF if risk-adjustment is determined to be appropriate and is found to be inadequate. CMS believes that additional risk-adjustment is not necessary because the NQF endorsed this measure. We invite public comment on our rationale for choosing a diabetes outcome measures.

C. Other Proposed Hospital Outpatient Measures

In addition to the 10 measures identified above, we are considering a number of other possible quality measures for use in assessing the care of services provided by hospital outpatient settings, for the determination of CY 2010 or subsequent calendar year payments. These measures are, for the most part, either currently in use or were developed for use in settings other than hospital outpatient. However, we believe that these measures are applicable to the hospital outpatient settings.

These measures have not received formal review by either the HQA or the NQF as measures of HOP performance. As noted in the chart, however, the inpatient or ambulatory versions of these measures have all been either recommended by an NQF-subgroup for endorsement, are pending endorsement by the NQF, or are currently endorsed by the NQF. The measures present the diversity of services and clinical topics provided to adult patients in hospital outpatient settings. The measures address some aspects of care provided to cancer patients, patients presenting with diabetes, pneumonia, chest pains, syncope, or depression, and patients receiving services related to bones, eyes, and problems associated with aging. While some of the measures relate to acute care provided in a hospital outpatient setting, others assess care that a hospital outpatient clinic might provide on an ongoing basis. We are interested in receiving comments from the public concerning all dimensions of these measures.

We expect that once the HOP QDRP is established, we will expand the set of measures on which hospital outpatient settings must report data. We are interested in receiving comments concerning the relative priority that should be assigned to each of the measures or topics identified in the list below, as well as any additional measures, measure sets, or topics that should be developed for future reporting.

We would like to note that, while we are committed to identifying measures that are relevant to care in hospital outpatient settings, it is also our intent to develop, where feasible, hospital outpatient measures that are "harmonized" with measures for assessing comparable inpatient and ambulatory care-that is, measures that are similar in both the care that is assessed and the manner in which data are collected, regardless of the setting. The goal of harmonization is to assure that comparable care in different care settings can be evaluated in similar ways, which further assures that quality measurement and improvement can focus more on the needs of a patient with a particular condition than on the specific program or policy attributes of the setting at which the care is provided.

Therefore, we are seeking public comment on the following 30 additional measures, which have been identified as hospital outpatient-appropriate measures and are under consideration for inclusion in the HOP QDRP measure set, for CY 2010 or subsequent calendar years:

Measure NQF endorsed for inpatient or ambulatory setting Description
1PQRI #2Low Density Lipoprotein Control in Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus Endorsed 2006 Percentage of patients aged 18-75 years with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) who had most recent LDL-C level in control (less than 100 mg/dl).
2PQRI #3High Blood Pressure Control in Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus Endorsed 2006 Percentage of patients aged 18-75 years with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) who had most recent blood pressure in control (less than 140/80 mm Hg).
3PQRI #4Screening for Fall Risk 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who were screened for fall risk (2 or more falls in the past year or any fall with injury in the past year) at least once within 12 months.
4PQRI #9Antidepressant Medication During Acute Phase for Patient with New Episode of Major Depression Endorsed 2006 Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with new episode of major depressive disorder (MDD) and documented as treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84-day (12 week) acute treatment phase.
5PQRI #10Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation: Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Reports 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or intracranial hemorrhage undergoing CT or MRI of the brain within 24 hours of arrival to the hospital whose final report of the CT or MRI includes documentation of the presence or absence of each of the following: hemorrhage and mass lesion and acute infarction.
6PQRI #11Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation: Carotid Imaging Reports 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) whose final reports of the carotid imaging studies performed, with characterization of internal carotid stenosis in the 30-99% range, include reference to measurements of distal internal carotid diameter as the denominator for stenosis measurement.
7PQRI #24Osteoporosis: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Care Post Fracture 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older treated for a hip, spine or distal radial fracture with documentation of communication with the physician managing the patient's ongoing care that a fracture occurred and that the patient was or should be tested or treated for osteoporosis.
8PQRI #46Medication Reconciliation 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older discharged from any inpatient facility (e.g., hospital skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) and seen within 60 days following discharge in the office by the physician providing on-going care who had a reconciliation of the discharge medications with the current medication list in the medical record documented.
9PQRI #53Asthma Pharmacological Therapy Endorsed 2006 Percentage of patients aged 5 to 40 with a diagnosis of mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma who were prescribed either the preferred long-term control medication (inhaled corticosteroid) or an acceptable alternative treatment.
10PQRI #58Assessment of Mental Status for Community-acquired Pneumonia 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia with mental status assessed.
11Radiation therapy is administered within 1 year of diagnosis for women under age 70 receiving breast conserving surgery for breast cancer Endorsed May 9, 2007 Radiation therapy to the breast initiated within 1 year of date of diagnosis.
12Adjuvant chemotherapy is considered or administered within 4 months of surgery to patients under the age of 80 with AJCC III (lymph node positive) colon cancer Endorsed May 9, 2007 Consideration or administration of chemotherapy initiated within 4 months of date of diagnosis.
13Adjuvant hormonal therapy Endorsed May 9, 2007 Cancer-Breast-consideration or administration of accompanying hormonal therapy for treatment of breast cancer.
14Needle biopsy to establish diagnosis of cancer precedes surgical excision/resection Endorsed May 9, 2007 Patient whose date of needle biopsy precedes the date of surgery.
15Osteo-02: Screening or Therapy for Women Aged 65 years and Older 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Bone and joint conditions (osteoporosis)-Screening or therapy for women aged 65 years and older.
16Osteo-03: Management following fracture 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Bone and joint conditions (osteoporosis)-Management following fracture.
17Osteo-04: Pharmacologic Therapy 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Bone and joint conditions (osteoporosis)-Pharmacologic therapy.
18EC-01: Electrocardiogram (ECG) for Patients with Non-Traumatic Chest Pain 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 40 years and older with an emergency department discharge diagnosis of nontraumatic chest pain who had an electrocardiogram (ECG).
19EC-03: ECG Performed for Patients with Syncope 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 18 to 60 years with an emergency department discharge diagnosis of syncope who had an ECG performed.
20EC-04: Vital Signs Recorded and Reviewed for Patients with Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia with vital signs recorded and reviewed.
21Eye-01: Primary Open Angle Glaucoma-Optic Nerve Evaluation 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Primary open angle glaucoma-optic nerve evaluation.
22Eye-02: Age-Related Macular Degeneration-Antioxidant Supplement Prescribed/Recommended Recommended for Endorsement Age-related macular degeneration-antioxidant supplement prescribed/recommended.
23Eye-03: Age-Related Macular Degeneration-Dilated Macular Examination 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Age-related macular degeneration-dilated macular examination.
24Eye-07: Diabetic Retinopathy-Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Documentation of presence or absence of macular edema and level of severity of retinopathy.
25EYE-08: Diabetic Retinopathy-Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Communication with the physician managing ongoing diabetes care.
26GI-09: Colonoscopy for Polyp Surveillance-Description of Polyp Characteristics Recommended for Endorsement Colonoscopy for polyp surveillance-description of polyp characteristics.
27GER-02: Advance Care Plan Recommended for Endorsement Advance care plan.
28GER-03: Urinary Incontinence-Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Assessment of presence or absence of urinary incontinence in women aged 65 years and older.
29GER-04: Urinary Incontinence-Characterization of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Characterization of urinary incontinence in women aged 65 years and older.
30GER-05: Urinary Incontinence-Plan of Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older 2 year Endorsement until May 8, 2009 Plan of care for urinary incontinence in women aged 65 years and older.

While we are soliciting comments on these 30 additional measures for inclusion in the HOP QDRP for CY 2010 or subsequent calendar years, we also welcome comments on whether any of these additional measures should be included effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008 for the CY 2009 update.

D. Proposed Implementation of the HOP QDRP

For purposes of CY 2009 payments, we would require hospitals to begin to submit data on the 10 measures that we have identified under section XVII.B. of this proposed rule. While we would expect to focus on these 10 measures and will consider comments on them for the CY 2009 payment year, we will also consider the comments received from the public on the list of 30 additional measures cited above in developing the final lists of measures for future payment years.

As with the hemoglobin A1c diabetes intermediate outcome measure described in XVII.B of this preamble, we invite public comment on the two diabetes intermediate outcome measures proposed in this list of 30 additional measures-i.e., good control of blood pressure (less than 140/80 mm Hg) and LDL-C levels (less than 100 mg/dl). We invite comment on whether the use of these outcome measures will result in unintended consequences.

As described below, procedures for submission of hospital outpatient quality information will mirror as closely as possible all procedures for submission of inpatient quality information. The inpatient procedures are identified on the QualityNet Web site, at http://www.qualitynet.org. As required by new section 1833(t)(17)(E) of the Act, we will develop procedures to publicly report the measure results obtained under the HOP QDRP. Hospitals will have an opportunity to review the information that is to be made available to the public prior to its being made public.

We believe that assuring that Medicare beneficiaries receive the care they need and that such services are of appropriately high quality are the necessary initial steps to the incorporation of value-based purchasing into the OPPS. We seek to encourage care that is both efficient and of high quality in the hospital outpatient setting. We plan to work quickly and collaboratively with the hospital community to develop and implement quality measures for the OPPS that are fully and specifically reflective of the quality of hospital outpatient services.

We welcome the suggestion of other additional measures and topics relevant to the hospital outpatient setting for future development of the measure set, particularly measures from other settings (such as hospital inpatient, physician office, and emergency care settings) that would contribute to better coordination and harmonization of high quality patient care.

E. Proposed Requirements for HOP Quality Data Reporting for CY 2009 and Subsequent Calendar Years

To participate in the HOP QDRP for CY 2009 and subsequent calendar years, hospitals must meet administrative, data collection and submission, and data validation requirements. Hospitals not participating in the program or that withdraw from the program will not receive the full OPPS payment rate update. Instead, in accordance with the law, those hospitals would receive a reduction of 2.0 percentage points in their updates for the affected payment year.

Hospitals not meeting the requirements of the HOP QDRP also will not receive the full OPPS payment rate update. Instead, in accordance with the law, those hospitals also would receive a reduction of 2.0 percentage points in their payment update factor for the affected payment year.

Proposed requirements for participation in the HOP QDRP are:

1. Administrative Requirements

To participate in the HOP QDRP, the hospital must complete several administrative steps. These steps, as in the current IPPS RHQDAPU program, require the hospital to:

• Identify a QualityNet Exchange administrator who follows the registration process and submits the information through the CMS-designated contractor. The same person may be the QualityNet Exchange administrator for both the IPPS RHQDAPU program and the HOP QDRP. This designation must be kept current and must be done, regardless of whether the hospital submits data directly to the CMS designated contractor or uses a vendor for transmission of data.

• Register with the QualityNet Exchange, regardless of the method used for data submission.

• Complete the Notice of Participation form. All hospitals must send the form to a CMS-designated contractor no later than November 15, 2007 for the CY 2009 HOP QDRP. At this time, the participation form for the HOP QDRP is separate from the IPPS RHQDAPU program and completing a submission form for each program is required. Agreeing to participate includes acknowledging that the data submitted to the CMS designated contractor will be submitted to CMS and may be shared with a CMS contractor or contractors supporting the implementation of this program.

Hospitals not wishing to participate must submit a nonparticipation form. Hospitals that have completed a notice of participation form and subsequently wish to stop participating must submit a withdrawal form.

To reduce the burden on hospitals, once a hospital has indicated its intent to participate or not participate, we will consider the hospital to be in that status (either a participant or nonparticipant) until the hospital indicates a change in status by submitting a notice of participation or a withdrawal form.

2. Data Collection and Submission Requirements

We are proposing that, to be eligible for the full OPPS payment update in CY 2009 and subsequent years, hospitals must:

• Collect data required for the finalized set of measures, beginning with the specifications of the finalized set of measures that will be identified in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule (for payment updates for CY 2009 services) and that will be published and maintained in a specifications manual to be found on the Web site at: http://www.qualitynet.org.

• Submit the data according to a data submission schedule that will be available on the QualityNet Exchange Web site. We propose to have HOP data submitted through the QualityNet Exchange secure Web site ( https://www.qnetexchange.org ). This Web site meets or exceeds all current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements. The submission deadline for January 2008 discharges will be May 31, 2008. Except for January 2008 discharges, submission deadlines will be 4 months after the last day of the calendar quarter. Data must be submitted to the CMS designated contractor using either the CMS Abstraction and Reporting Tool for Outpatient Department measures(CART-OPD) or another third-party vendor that has a tool which has met the measure specification requirements for data transmission to the QualityNet Exchange.

Hospitals must submit quality data through the CMS contractor's secure Web site. We will provide more detailed information about the Web site in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule, as we anticipate awarding the contract to design and manage the OPPS Clinical Warehouse before that final CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule is published. We expect the CMS contractor's Web site to meet or exceed all current Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for security of personal health information.

The OPPS Clinical Warehouse will submit the data to CMS on behalf of the hospitals. While the CMS contract for managing the OPPS Clinical Warehouse was not awarded prior to publishing this proposed rule, it is possible that a QIO contractor (or subcontractor) would manage the OPPS Clinical Warehouse. Because the information in the OPPS Clinical Warehouse also may be considered QIO information, it may be subject to the stringent QIO confidentiality regulations in 42 CFR part 480.

For purposes of the CY 2009 annual payment update, we are proposing to require hospitals to submit data, for the finalized set of measures, beginning with services furnished on or after January 1, 2008. The deadline for submission of data for January 2008 discharges will be 4 months from the last day of the month, May 31, 2008. The deadline for submission for February-March 2008 discharges would be August 1, 2008. Thereafter, participating hospitals would be required to submit quarterly data on finalized measures 4 months from the last day of the calendar quarter for as long as the hospitals participated in the HOP QDRP. The deadline for April-June 2008 discharges, for example, would be November 1, 2009.

Hospitals will be expected to submit data under the HOP QDRP on outpatient episodes of care to which the required measures apply. For the purposes of the HOP QDRP, an outpatient episode of care is defined as care provided to a patient who has not been admitted as an inpatient but who is registered on the hospital's medical records as an outpatient and receives services (rather than supplies alone) directly from the hospital. Every effort will be made to assure that data elements common to both inpatient and outpatient settings are defined consistently (such as "time of arrival"). However, HOP QDRP quality data, not quality data required to be submitted for a patient treated under the IPPS RHQDAPU program, would be submitted under the HOP QDRP.

To be accepted by the CMS designated contractor, submissions would, at a minimum, need to be accurate, timely, and complete. Data are considered to have been "accepted" by the CMS designated contractor, for purposes of determining eligibility for the full payment rate update, only when data are submitted prior to the reporting deadline and after they have passed all CMS designated contractor edits.

• Submit complete and accurate data. A "complete" submission is determined based on sampling criteria that will be published and maintained in a specifications manual to be found on the Web site at http://www.qualitynet.org, and must correspond to both the aggregate number of cases submitted by a hospital and the number of Medicare claims it submits for payment. To be considered "accurate", submissions must pass validation.

• Submit the aggregate numbers of outpatient episodes of care which were eligible for submission under the HOP QRDP. These numbers would indicate the number of outpatient episodes of care in the universe to which sampling criteria are applied.

New hospitals are expected to begin reporting data as soon as possible, but no later than beginning with services provided the first day of the calendar quarter immediately following a hospital's receipt of its Medicare provider number and the hospital's timely completion of the administrative requirements for participating in the HOP QDRP.

3. HOP QDRP Validation Requirements

We would require that data submitted under this program meet validation requirements. The proposed validation requirements are similar to FY 2006 IPPS RHQDAPU program validation requirement (the initial year validation requirement was added to the IPPS RHQDAPU program) and include independent reabstraction of medical record data elements by a clinical data abstraction center (CDAC). The CMS contractor will randomly select 5 medical records from all January 2008 discharge cases successfully submitted to the OPPS Clinical Warehouse. The CDAC will mail requests to the hospitals to send the selected medical records to the CDAC within 30 calendar days. The CDAC will independently reabstract the medical record data elements. We will provide abstraction feedback to all hospitals on abstracted data elements.

We are proposing the following chart audit validation requirements for full CY 2009 payment updates:

• Apply to January 2008 discharges only.

• Require submission of 5 charts sampled from each hospital.

• Establish a passing threshold of 80 percent reliability reflecting the accuracy of submitted data elements used to calculate quality measures.

• Use an upper bound of 95 percent confidence interval to measure accuracy.

• Incorporate clustering of variability at the chart level into the confidence interval.

Validation is intended to provide some assurance of the accuracy of the hospital abstracted data. We have specifically chosen these validation requirements and thresholds to allow this assurance, provide sufficient time to fully process validation data, and minimize the burden on hospitals.

To receive the full OPPS payment rate update in CY 2009, the hospital must pass our validation requirement of a minimum of 80 percent reliability, based upon our chart-audit validation process, for the January 2008 discharges. The 80-percent reliability threshold is consistent with the inpatient RHQDAPU validation reliability threshold. Based on our previous RHQDAPU experience, we believe that this threshold is reasonable and attainable by the vast majority of hospitals. Several of the measures used in the OPPS HOP QDRP are similar in construction to inpatient measures used in the current RHQDAPU program. Based on the similar nature of the inpatient and outpatient measure sets, we believe that the 80-percent reliability threshold is applicable in the OPPS HOP QDRP.

These data are due to the CMS designated contractor by May 31, 2008. We will use confidence intervals, as discussed below, to determine if a hospital has achieved an 80-percent reliability. The use of confidence intervals would allow us to establish an appropriate range below the 80 percent reliability threshold that would demonstrate a sufficient level of reliability to allow the data to still be considered validated. We note that, for both timing and burden reasons, we are proposing to apply the validation requirements only to January 2008 discharges for purposes of determining eligibility for the full CY 2009 OPPS payment rate update. However, hospitals would still be required to submit data for subsequent time periods.

We will use January 2008 discharges to estimate the hospitals' validation score for the CY 2009 validation proposed requirement. The timeframe for data collection, abstraction, and validation tasks total about nine to ten months between patient discharges to completion of validation appeals. We believe that using later discharges for the CY 2009 annual payment update would adversely impact CMS' ability to complete these tasks and apply the results to the CY 2009 annual payment update.

Based on our proposed methodology, the confidence interval will be slightly wider than is currently utilized for the IPPS RHQDAPU program due to the smaller sample size. However, given this is the first year of the HOP QDRP, we believe this is appropriate. We would estimate the percent reliability based upon a review of five charts and then calculate the upper 95 percent confidence limit for that estimate. If this upper limit is above the required 80 percent reliability threshold, the hospital data would be considered validated. We are proposing to use the design-specific estimate of the variance for the confidence interval calculation, which, in this case, is a single stage cluster sample, with unequal cluster sizes. (For reference, see Cochran, William G. (1977) Sampling Techniques, John Wiley Sons, New York, chapter 3, section 3.12.) Each sampled medical record is considered as a cluster for variance estimation purposes, as documentation and abstraction errors are believed to be clustered within specific medical records.

F. Publication of HOP QDRP Data Collected

New section 1833(t)(17)(E) of the Act requires that the Secretary establish procedures to make data collected under this program available to the public and to report the quality measures on the CMS Web site. Our intent is to make this information public in CY 2009 by posting it on the CMS Web site. Participating hospitals will be granted the opportunity to preview this information prior to its public posting as we have recorded it.

G. Proposed Attestation Requirement for Future Payment Years

CMS also solicits comments on whether to implement an HOP QDRP attestation requirement in CY 2010 and subsequent payment years similar to the proposed attestation requirement in the IPPS RHQDAPU program set out in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24808). Hospitals would be required to submit a written form to a CMS contractor indicating that they formally attest to the accuracy and completeness of their data, including the volume of data submitted to the OPPS Data Warehouse. We anticipate that the attestation form submission deadlines would parallel the HOP QDRP periodic data submission deadlines.

H. HOP QDRP Reconsiderations

When the IPPS RHQDAPU program was initially implemented, it did not include a reconsideration submission process for hospitals. Subsequently, we received many requests for reconsideration of those payment decisions, and as a result, identified a process by which participating hospitals would submit requests for reconsideration. We anticipate similar concerns with the HOP QDRP and, therefore, we are proposing to establish a reconsideration process for the HOP QDRP for those hospitals that fail to meet the CY 2009 HOP QDRP requirements. The procedural details of that process will be posted to the QualityNet Exchange Web site, http://www.qnetexchange.org. In this proposed rule, we are seeking public comment specifically on the need for a structured reconsideration process for CY 2009 and subsequent calendar years. We also request comment on what such a process should entail. For example, such a process, if established, could include-

• A limited time, such as 30 days from the public release of the decision, for requesting a reconsideration;

• Specific individuals or functions in a hospital organization that can request such a reconsideration and that would be notified of its outcome;

• The specific factors that CMS will consider in such a reconsideration, such as an inability to submit data timely due to CMS systems failures;

• Specific requirements for submitting a reconsideration request, such as a written request for reconsideration specifically stating all reasons and factors why the hospital believes it did meet the HOP QDRP program requirements;

• Suggestions regarding the type of entity that should conduct the reconsideration process; and

• The timeframe, such as 60 days, for CMS to provide its reconsideration decision to the hospital.

We also are requesting comments on the reasons for not establishing such a reconsideration process. We plan to establish procedures that are as similar as possible to those used by the IPPS RHQDAPU program should we finalize our proposal to implement a reconsideration process for HOP QDRP.

I. Reporting of ASC Quality Data

As discussed above, section 109(b) of the MIEA-TRHCA (Pub. L. 109- 432) amended section 1833(i) of the Act by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v), adding new section 1833(i)(2)(D)(iv), and adding new section 1833(i)(7) to the Act. These amendments authorize the Secretary to require ASCs to submit data on quality measures and to reduce the annual increase in a year by 2.0 percentage points for ASCs that fail to do so. These provisions permit, but do not require, the Secretary to require ASCs to submit such data and to reduce any annual increase for non-compliant ASCs.

We are not proposing to introduce quality measures for reporting in ASCs for CY 2008 as we are for the OPPS as described in sections XVII.B. through H. of this proposed rule. While we believe that promoting high quality care in the ASC setting through quality reporting is highly desirable and fully in line with our efforts under other payment systems, we also believe that the transition to the revised payment system in CY 2008 poses such a significant challenge to ASCs that it would be most appropriate to allow some experience with the revised payment system before introducing other new requirements. Implementation of quality reporting at this time would require systems changes and other accommodations by ASCs, facilities which do not have prior experience with quality reporting as hospitals already have for inpatient quality measures, at a time when they are implementing a significantly revised payment system. We believe that our CY 2008 proposal to implement quality reporting for HOPs prior to establishing quality reporting for ASCs would allow time for ASCs to adjust to the changes in payment and case-mix that are anticipated under the revised payment system. We would also gain experience with quality measurement in the ambulatory setting in order to identify the most appropriate measures for quality reporting in ASCs prior to the introduction of the requirement in ASCs. We intend to implement the provisions of section 109(b) of the MIEA-TRHCA, Pub. L. 109-432, in a future rulemaking.

XVIII. Proposed Changes Affecting Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs)

A. Proposed Changes Affecting CAHs

(If you choose to comment on the issues in this section, please include the caption "Necessary Provider CAHs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

CAHs are subject to different participation requirements than are hospitals. Among other requirements, a CAH must be located in a rural area (or an area treated as rural), and, under § 485.610(c), must meet an additional distance-related location requirement. Under this requirement, a CAH must be located at least 35-miles (or, in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads, 15-miles) from the nearest hospital or other CAH. In addition, CAHs receive payment for services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries differently. CAHs receive cost-based payment for 101 percent of their reasonable costs.

Prior to January 1, 2006, States were permitted to waive the CAH minimum distance eligibility requirement by certifying that a CAH was a necessary provider. Approximately 850 current CAHs entered the program on the basis of a necessary provider designation. The criteria used to qualify a CAH as a necessary provider were established by each State in its Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (MRHFP). The State's MRHFP rural health care plan contains the necessary assurances that the plan was developed to further the goals of the statute and regulations to ensure access to essential health care services for rural residents. The statute and regulations give some discretion and flexibility within a Federal framework for a State to designate CAHs. States, in consultation with their hospital associations and Offices of Rural Health, have defined those CAHs that provide necessary services to a particular patient community in the event that the facility did not meet the required 35-mile (or, in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads, 15-mile) distance requirement from the nearest hospital or CAH. Each State's criteria are different, but the criteria share certain similarities and all define a necessary provider related to the facility location.

However, section 405(h)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i)(II) of the Act by adding language that ended States' authority to waive the location requirement for a CAH by certifying the CAH as a necessary provider, effective January 1, 2006. In addition, section 405(h)(2) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1820(h) of the Act to include a grandfathering provision for CAHs that were certified as necessary providers prior to January 1, 2006. We incorporated these amendments in § 485.610(c) of our regulations in the FY 2005 IPPS final rule (69 FR 49220). Because those regulations did not address the situation where the grandfathered CAH is no longer the same facility due to relocation, in the FY 2006 IPPS final rule (70 FR 47490), we amended § 485.610 of our regulations to add a new § 485.610(d) that addressed the relocation criteria a necessary provider CAH has to meet to retain its necessary provider designation.

Additional circumstances concerning CAHs with existing necessary provider designations have come to our attention that we believe also need to be addressed. Specifically, we have learned that some CAHs with grandfathered necessary provider designations are co-located with other hospitals, which typically are PPS-excluded inpatient psychiatric facilities or inpatient rehabilitation facilities. We are also aware that there is interest in the creation or acquisition by CAHs with necessary provider designation of off-campus facilities that they do not believe would be subject to CAH location requirements.

For the reasons noted below, we are taking a proactive approach by proposing a change in the regulation to be consistent with our belief that the intent of the CAH program is to maintain hospital-level services in rural communities while ensuring access to care. We believe that this proposed change to the regulations will help to maintain the integrity of the MRHFP within the statutory requirements.

2. Co-Location of Necessary Provider CAHs

Some necessary provider CAHs are co-located with other hospitals, particularly specialty psychiatric and or rehabilitation hospitals. Prior to the enactment of section 405(g) of Pub. L. 108-173, it is understandable that a State MRHFP might have allowed co-location of a CAH with a necessary provider designation with the specialized services of a psychiatric and/or an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The State may have believed that beneficiary access to care would be enhanced through the provision of both CAH and these specialized services at the same location, and the CAH itself might have had difficulty in providing such services within its permitted bed limits. However, section 405 of Pub. L. 108 173 included several provisions that permit CAHs themselves to address such access to care issues.

Specifically, section 405(e) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended sections 1820(c)(2)(B)(iii) and 1820(f) of the Act to increase the permitted number of CAH inpatient beds from 15 to 25. In addition, section 405(g) of Pub. L. 108-173 added section 1820(c)(2)(E) to the Act, which permits a CAH to operate distinct part inpatient psychiatric and/or rehabilitation units, each subject to a 10-bed limit that is not included as part of the CAH's 25-bed limit. Therefore, a CAH can operate a 45-bed facility addressing a wide range of needs in the rural community it serves. We believe that CAHs seeking to provide access to specialized services should avail themselves of the statutory provisions governing distinct part units in CAHs rather than making arrangements with other hospital providers to share space at the CAH location.

In light of these changes to the statute, we are proposing to no longer allow a necessary provider CAH to enter into co-location arrangements between CAHs and hospitals unless such arrangements were in effect on or before January 1, 2008 and the type and scope of services offered by the facility co-located with the necessary provider CAH do not change. We believe that this restriction will help to ensure that the current necessary services will remain in the community. Further, we are proposing to clarify that a change of ownership of the CAH, when the new owners assume the original provider agreement, does not constitute a new co-location arrangement and, thereby, under our proposal, a necessary provider CAH would be permitted to continue under an existing co-location arrangement.

We are concerned that, without this change, there may be situations where more necessary provider CAHs will co-locate with PPS hospitals. Currently, co-location arrangements seem to involve psychiatric or rehabilitation hospitals. We are concerned about co-location by a necessary provider CAHs with a short-term acute care hospital, including a physician-owned specialty hospital. We also cannot rule out a scenario where two necessary provider CAHs could co-locate after relocation. We believe the co-location of a necessary provider CAH with another hospital or necessary provider CAH is not consistent with the CAH statutory framework that establishes requirements for a CAH to be a certain minimum distance from other hospitals or CAHs. We believe that the elimination of States' authority to designate necessary provider CAHs and the ability for CAHs to operate psychiatric and rehabilitation units should provide sufficient flexibility for necessary provider CAHs to operate within the statutory framework without engaging in additional arrangements.

We also are clarifying in this proposed rule that under certain circumstances, a change of ownership of any of the facilities (either the CAH or the existing co-located facility) with a co-location arrangement that was in effect before January 1, 2008, will not be considered to be a new co-location arrangement. If a change of ownership should occur in a CAH with a grandfathered co-location arrangement on or after January 1, 2008, we note the provider agreement is generally automatically assigned to the new owner, unless the new owner rejects assignment of the provider agreement or assignment of the provider agreement is otherwise not made. If the new owner does not get assignment of the provider agreement, the new owner would have to go through the same enrollment process as any other new provider; that is, enrolling with the fiscal intermediary (or if applicable, the MAC), applying for participation, undergoing the Office of Civil Rights clearance and an initial certification survey that meets all the current Medicare conditions (see State Operations Manual 3210) to obtain CAH status. Thus, grandfathered necessary provider CAH status, including grandfathered co-location arrangements, would not transfer to a new CAH owner who does not assume the provider agreement from the previous owner. To obtain CAH designation, the new provider would have to comply with all the CAH designation requirements, including the location requirements relative to other providers, that is, more than a 35-mile drive (or 15 miles in areas of mountainous terrain or secondary roads).

3. Provider-Based Facilities of CAHs

We have consistently taken the position that the intent of the CAH program is to keep hospital-level services in rural communities, thereby ensuring access to care (FY 2006 IPPS final rule (70 FR 47469)). A CAH is permitted to create or acquire an off-campus location, including a distinct part unit that satisfies the location criteria for a CAH and operates under the CAH's provider agreement under the provider-based rules at 42 CFR 413.65. We note that, under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i)(II) of the Act, a CAH does not have to meet the distance requirements relative to other hospitals or CAHs if it was certified prior to January 1, 2006, as a necessary provider by the State. We stated in the FY 2006 IPPS final rule (70 FR 47472), when addressing the relocation criteria for a necessary provider CAH, that the "necessary provider" designation is specific to the physical location(s) of the CAH in existence at the time of the designation. We believe the necessary provider CAH designation cannot be considered to extend to any new facilities not in existence when the CAH received its original necessary provider designation. Accordingly, we believe the creation of any new location that would cause any part of the CAH to be situated at a location not in compliance with the distance requirements at 42 CFR 485.610 would cause the entire CAH to violate the distance requirements.

Of the approximately 1,300 CAHs, 453 CAHs have health clinics, 81 have psychiatric units, and 20 have rehabilitation units. We do not know how many of the existing clinics and distinct part units are at off-site locations. However, we are concerned with CAHs creating or acquiring off-campus locations, including distinct part psychiatric and rehabilitation units, that do not comply with the CAH location requirement relative to other facilities. Therefore, when such off-campus facilities are created by a CAH with a necessary provider designation, there is no reason to assume that the distance exemption given to the CAH should be extended without qualification to any location for that CAH's off-campus facilities. Accordingly, any CAH off-campus locations must satisfy the current statutory CAH distance requirements, without exception and regardless of whether the main provider CAH is a necessary provider CAH.

Therefore, we are proposing to clarify that if a necessary provider CAH, or a CAH that does not have a necessary provider designation, operates a provider-based facility as defined in § 413.65(a)(2), or a psychiatric or rehabilitation distinct part unit as defined in § 485.647 that was created or acquired on or after January 1, 2008, it must comply with the distance requirement of a 35-mile drive to the nearest hospital or CAH (or 15 miles in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads).

4. Termination of Provider Agreement

In the event that a CAH with a necessary provider designation enters into a co-location arrangement after January 1, 2008, or acquires or creates an off-campus facility after January 1, 2008, that does not satisfy the CAH distance requirements in § 485.610(c), we are proposing to terminate that CAH's provider agreement, in accordance with the provisions of § 489.53(a)(3). The necessary provider CAH could avoid termination by converting to a hospital that is paid under the IPPS, assuming that the facility satisfies all requirements for participation as a hospital in the Medicare program under the provisions in 42 CFR Part 482. We also note that if the necessary provider CAH corrects the situation that led to the noncompliance, a termination action will not be triggered. A CAH that is not a necessary provider CAHcould not have a co-location situation due to the distance requirements it is required to meet at 485.610 (c).

5. Proposed Regulation Changes

We are proposing to amend § 485.610 by adding a new paragraph (e) to address situations under our proposal relating to off-campus and co-location requirements for CAHs with a necessary provider designation.

B. Proposed Revisions to Hospital CoPs

(If you choose to comment on the issues in this section, please include the caption "Hospital CoPs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

On November 27, 2006, we published a final rule in the Federal Register entitled "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Conditions of Participation: Requirements for History and Physical Examinations; Authentication of Verbal Orders; Securing Medications; and Postanesthesia Evaluations" (71 FR 68672). In that final rule (also frequently referred to as the "Carve-out rule"), we finalized changes, which were based on timely public comments submitted on the proposed rule published in the March 25, 2005 Federal Register (70 FR 15266), to four of the current requirements (or conditions of participation (CoPs)) that hospitals must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Specifically, that final rule revised and updated our CoP requirements for: completion of the history and physical examination in the Medical staff and the Medical record services CoPs; authentication of verbal orders in the Nursing services and the Medical record services CoPs; securing medications in the Pharmaceutical services CoP; and, completion of the postanesthesia evaluation in the Anesthesia services CoP. This action was initiated in response to broad criticism from the medical community that the then-current requirements governing these areas were burdensome and did not reflect current practice.

Since this final rule became effective on January 26, 2007, we have received a great number of comments and questions from providers about the timeframe requirements (for both the initial medical history and physical examination and its update) as well as about the postanesthesia evaluation requirements. In both areas, commenters have sought clarification on the application of these requirements for patients undergoing outpatient surgeries and procedures. While the new requirements contained in the Carve-out rule provide hospitals greater flexibility in ensuring the quality of inpatient care, the issues surrounding outpatient care in the hospital setting, particularly with regard to outpatient surgeries and procedures, are not clear. After conducting a thorough review of the hospital CoPs and the interpretive guidelines, we have isolated the relevant issues regarding outpatient care and are proposing revisions to the current regulations to address these concerns.

According to the most recent data, 30 million surgical procedures are performed each year in the United States with over 60 percent done as outpatient procedures and another 10 to 15 percent performed on a same-day admission basis. These figures combined translate to approximately 21 million surgical procedures performed each year in the U.S. on patients who are admitted to the hospital on the day of their procedure. A majority of these patients are also discharged from the hospital the same day that they are admitted. It is unclear whether these numbers also include other procedures, such as diagnostic ones, which also require anesthesia services, and which include all of the risks to patient safety inherent in such procedures. In either case, significant numbers of patients undergo surgeries and other procedures each year as either outpatients or same-day admission patients.

The current requirements for the completion of the medical history and physical examination are found in the regulations at § 482.22 (Medical staff CoP), § 482.24 (Medical record services CoP), and § 482.51 (Surgical services CoP). We believe that these requirements do not adequately address the patient who is admitted for outpatient or same-day surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services. The standards at § 482.22(c), Medical staff bylaws, and § 482.24(c), Content of record, both contain requirements for a medical history and physical examination, and an update of the medical history and physical examination documenting any changes in a patient's condition if the medical history and physical examination was completed within 30 days before admission, to be completed and documented within 24 hours after admission. Under the Surgical services CoP at § 482.51(b)(1), there is a provision that requires a complete history and physical workup to be in the chart of every patient prior to surgery. However, there is currently no requirement for an updated examination of the patient, including any changes to the patient's condition, to be completed and documented after admission or registration, and prior to any surgery or procedure being performed. For patients who are admitted as inpatients for surgery to be performed in the next day or so, this does not pose a problem. These inpatients will be followed while in the hospital with both daily progress and nursing notes made in their medical record. In addition, as required under the current regulations, these patients will also have an updated examination for any changes in their condition within 24 hours after their admission.

As evidenced by the numbers of outpatient and same day admission inpatient procedures discussed above, procedures that were once done only on an inpatient basis are now routinely performed in outpatient settings. Therefore, the patient is not admitted or registered as an outpatient until the day of the procedure. Often this admission or registration is just hours before the procedure is performed. In addition, there are many patients who are admitted as inpatients on the same day that they are scheduled for more complex procedures, which will then require postoperative hospital stays. However, for patients admitted or registered for outpatient procedures as well as for those patients admitted on the same day as their surgery, there is currently no mechanism to ensure that these patients are examined for any changes in their condition prior to undergoing a procedure. Paragraph (b)(1) of § 482.51 currently requires that every patient have a complete medical history and physical examination documented in the chart prior to surgery, except in emergencies. However, the timeframe requirements for this medical history and physical examination contained under both § 482.22(c)(5) and § 482.24(c) (2)(i)(A) allow for a medical history and physical examination that may be as much as 30 days old. Without a requirement that an updated examination be completed after admission and prior to surgery or other procedure, any changes in a patient's condition would most likely be missed by hospital staff. Failing to identify changes in a patient's condition prior to surgery may adversely impact not only the procedure but also consequently, and perhaps more significantly, the outcome of the procedure for the patient.

We are proposing revisions to §§ 482.22, 482.24, and 482.51 that would require an updated examination, including any changes in a patient's condition, to be completed and documented for each patient after admission or registration and prior to surgery or to a procedure requiring anesthesia services. These revisions would ensure that any changes in the patient's condition are discovered before a procedure is performed. With the most up-to-date information regarding a patient's condition readily available to hospital staff prior to a procedure, the risks to patient safety should be minimized and a poor outcome for the patient would be avoided. However, under these proposed requirements, it is not our intent to include those minor procedures that only require the administration of local anesthetics, as might be the case for procedures such as biopsies of skin lesions or suturing of noncomplex lacerations.

Conversely, the current requirements at § 482.52, Anesthesia services, still distinguish between inpatients and outpatients with regard to postanesthesia evaluation, with the requirements for outpatient evaluation actually being less stringent than those for inpatients. When the current hospital regulations were originally written in 1986, these differences in regulatory oversight may have been entirely appropriate. At that time there were still very clear differences between inpatient and outpatient procedures, with inpatient procedures (and the anesthesia services required) considered much more serious and complex in nature. Since that time, there has been a gradual blurring of the distinctions between what were previously termed "inpatient" procedures and those that were classified as "outpatient" procedures. Procedures that were once done only on an inpatient basis are now routinely performed in outpatient settings. While advances in medical technology and surgical technique have allowed for this shift, the complexity and seriousness of these procedures still remain as do the risks to patient health and safety. Along with the increased complexity and types of outpatient procedures being performed today, come the higher levels of sedation and anesthesia required for these procedures. Thus, distinctions between inpatients and outpatients in the requirements for postanesthesia evaluations are less relevant than ever.

In addition, the current language regarding the completion and documentation of an evaluation "within 48 hours after surgery" assumes that all patients receiving anesthesia services have undergone surgery. It also assumes that they have not been discharged from the hospital prior to the end of this 48-hour timeframe and that they are still available for evaluation. Many patients who have received anesthesia services (either general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care) have undergone diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as opposed to surgical ones and are discharged within hours after such procedures. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that require anesthesia services (either general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care) include esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Furthermore, and as noted above, even those patients who have undergone inpatient surgical procedures are often discharged well before 48 hours after surgery.

Therefore, we are proposing revisions to § 482.52(b) that would ensure that all patients who have received anesthesia services, regardless of inpatient or outpatient status, have a postanesthesia evaluation completed and documented by an individual qualified to administer anesthesia before they are discharged or transferred from the postanesthesia recovery area.

Finally, in our review of the CoPs, we discovered a cross-reference under § 482.23, Nursing services, that is no longer valid. We are taking the opportunity in this proposed rule to correct this error through a technical amendment.

2. Provisions of the Proposed Regulations

a. Proposed Timeframes for Completion of the Medical History and Physical Examination

The proposed revisions to § 482.22(c)(5) would retain the requirement that the medical staff bylaws include a requirement that a medical history and physical examination be completed no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission for each patient. We are proposing to revise this provision to include the requirement that the completion and documentation of the medical history and physical examination (and the updated examination) would also be required prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services.

We also are proposing to retain the current provision that the medical staff bylaws contain a requirement for the completion and documentation of an updated examination within 24 hours after admission (when the medical history and physical examination has been completed within 30 days before admission). However, we are proposing to delete the language regarding the placement of the medical history and physical examination and the updated examination in the medical record within 24 hours after admission because we believe that the proposed language requiring not only the completion, but also the documentation, of both the medical history and physical examination and the updated examination, achieves this purpose. In addition, requirements for the physical placement of the medical history and physical examination and the updated examination in the patient's medical record are currently, and more appropriately, contained under the "Medical record services" CoP at § 482.24(c)(2), which we are proposing to retain under this rule.

Further, we are proposing to separate the requirements for the medical history and physical examination and for the updated examination under two provisions at § 482.22(c)(5)(i) and § 482.22(c)(5)(ii), respectively. At § 482.22(c)(5)(i), we are proposing to retain the current requirement that the medical history and physical examination be completed by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oromaxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy. However, we are proposing to add the words "and documented" after "be completed" as well as "licensed" after "qualified" to further clarify this requirement. In addition, we are proposing to revise § 482.22(c)(5)(ii) to require that the updated examination of the patient must be completed and documented by the same individuals as proposed above. We also are proposing to add the words "or registration" to follow "after admission" to reflect differences in terminology that may exist with the admission of patients for outpatient procedures. We are proposing this revision here as well as in § 482.24 and § 482.51, where appropriate.

We are proposing to revise the words "for any changes in the patient's condition" to "including any changes in the patient's condition" at both § 482.22(c)(5) and § 482.24(c)(2)(i)(B).

Under § 482.24(c), Content of record, we are proposing to revise both § 482.24(c)(2)(i)(A) and § 482.24(c)(2)(i)(B) by adding the language "but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services" with regard to both the completion and the documentation of the medical history and physical examination and the updated examination.

We are proposing to revise the Surgical services CoP at § 482.51(b)(1) by deleting the language regarding medical histories and physical examinations that have been dictated but which are not yet recorded in the patient's chart. Our overall intent in this proposed rule is to require that the most current information regarding a patient's condition be available to the hospital staff prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services so that risks to patient safety can be minimized and potential adverse outcomes can be avoided.

We are proposing to retain the language regarding the requirement for a medical history and physical examination prior to surgery, except in the case of emergencies, and are proposing to extend this to a requirement for an updated examination. We are proposing to divide the requirements for the medical history physical examination and the updated examination under two separate provisions at § 482.51(b)(1)(i) and § 482.51(b)(1)(ii) in the Surgical services CoP.

b. Proposed Requirements for Preanesthesia and Postanesthesia Evaluations

At § 482.52(b)(1), under the "Delivery of services" standard of the "Anesthesia services" CoP, we are proposing to revise the requirement for a preanesthesia evaluation to include the language "or a procedure requiring anesthesia services" to include the range of procedures that require anesthesia services, but that are not necessarily surgical in nature. We also are proposing to add this language under § 482.52(b)(3) for the postanesthesia evaluation requirement.

Further, we are proposing to revise this standard by deleting both the words "with respect to inpatients" at § 482.52(b)(3) and the entire provision at § 482.52(b)(4), which are the current requirements for postanesthesia evaluations for patients. We are proposing to revise § 482.52(b)(3) by requiring that the postanesthesia evaluation be completed and documented before discharge or transfer from the postanesthesia recovery area. As discussed above, the intent of this section of the proposed rule is to eliminate the distinctions currently found in the regulations between inpatients and outpatients with regard to anesthesia services.

c. Proposed Technical Amendment to Nursing Services CoP

We are proposing to revise the cross-reference to § 405.1910(c) currently found under the nursing services CoP at § 482.23(b)(1) as this citation has been changed and is no longer valid. We are proposing a technical amendment to this provision to correct the cross-reference to § 488.54(c).

XIX. Files Available to the Public Via the Internet

A. Information in Addenda Related to the Revised CY 2008 Hospital OPPS

Addenda A and B to this proposed rule provide various data pertaining to the CY 2008 payment for items and services under the OPPS. Addendum A, a complete list of all APCs payable under the OPPS, and Addendum B, a complete list of all active HCPCS codes regardless of their assigned payment status or comment indicators under the OPPS, will be available to the public by clicking "Addendum A and Addendum B Updates" on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS/.

For the convenience of the public, we are also including on the CMS Web site a table that displays the HCPCS data in Addendum B sorted by APC assignment, identified as Addendum C.

Addendum D1 defines payment status indicators that are used in Addenda A and B. Addendum D2 defines comment indicators that are used in Addendum B. Addendum E lists HCPCS codes that are only payable as inpatient procedures and are not payable under the OPPS. Addendum L contains the out-migration wage adjustment for CY 2008. Addendum M lists the HCPCS codes that are members of a composite APC and identifies the composite APC to which they are assigned. This addendum also identifies the status indicator for the code and a change indicator if there has been a change in the code's status with regard to its membership in the compositeAPC. Each of the HCPCS codes included in Addendum M has a single procedure payment APC, listed in Addendum B, to which it is assigned when the criteria for assignment to the composite APC are not met. When the criteria for payment of the code through the composite APC are met, one unit of the composite APC payment is paid, thereby providing packaged payment for all services that are assigned to the composite APC according to the specific OCE logic that applies to the APC. We refer readers to the discussion of composite APCs in section II.A.4.d. of this proposed rule for a complete description of the proposed composite APCs.

Those addenda and other supporting OPPS data files are available on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS.

B. Information in Addenda Related to the Revised CY 2008 ASC Payment System

Addenda AA, BB, DD1, and DD2 to this proposed rule provide various data pertaining to the ASC covered surgical procedures and the covered ancillary services for which ASCs may receive separate payment beginning in CY 2008 when the ancillary service provided in the ASC is integral to a covered surgical procedure and provided immediately before, during, or immediately following the covered surgical procedure. All relative payment weights and payment rates are proposed and exemplify the results of applying the revised ASC payment system methodology established in the final rule for the revised ASC payment system published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register , to the proposed CY 2008 OPPS and MPFS ratesetting information.

Addendum DD1 defines the payment indicators that are used in Addenda AA and BB to this proposed rule. Addenda AA and BB provide payment information regarding covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services under the revised ASC payment system. Addendum DD2 defines the comment indicators that we are proposing to use to provide additional information about the status of ASC covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services. Those addenda and other supporting ASC data files are included on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ASCPayment/ in a format that can be easily downloaded and manipulated. The final ASC relative weights and payment rates for CY 2008 will be published in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, and related data files will be included on the CMS Web site as noted above. MPSF data files are located at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PhysicianFeeSched/.

The links to all of the FY 2008 IPPS wage index related tables (that would be used for the CY 2008 OPPS) from the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule (72 FR 24851 through 24960) and to the correction notice for the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2007 (72 FR 31507) are accessible on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/AcuteInpatientPPS/WIFN/list.asp#TopOfPage

For additional assistance, contact Chuck Braver, (410) 786-6719.

XX. Collection of Information Requirements

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are required to provide 60-day notice in the Federal Register and solicit public comment before a collection of information requirement is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. In order to fairly evaluate whether an information collection should be approved by OMB, section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) requires that we solicit comment on the following issues:

• The need for the information collection and its usefulness in carrying out the proper functions of our agency.

• The accuracy of our estimate of the information collection burden.

• The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

• Recommendations to minimize the information collection burden on the affected public, including automated collection techniques.

We are soliciting public comment on each of these issues for the following sections included in this proposed rule that contain information collection requirements.

Section 419.43(h) Adjustment to national program payment and beneficiary co-payment amounts: Applicable adjustments to conversion factor for CY 2009 and for subsequent calendar years

Section 419.43(h) requires hospitals, in order to qualify for the full annual update, to submit quality data to CMS, as specified by CMS. In this proposed rule, we are proposing the specific requirements related to the data that must be submitted for the update for CY 2009. The burden associated with this section is the time and effort associated with collecting and submitting the data, completing participating forms and submitting charts for chart audit validation. We estimate that there will be approximately 3,500 respondents per year.

For hospitals to collect and submit the information on the required measures, we estimate it will take 30 minutes per sampled case. Further, based on an estimated ten percent sample size and estimated populations of 2.5-5 million outpatient visits per measure, we estimate a total of 1,800,000 cases per year. In addition, we estimate that completing participation forms with require approximately 4 hours per hospital per year. We expect the burden for all of these hospitals to total 914,000 hours per year.

For CY 2009. our validation process requires participating hospitals to submit 5 charts. The burden associated with this requirement is the time and effort associated with collecting, copying, and submitting these charts. It will take approximately 2 hours per hospital to submit the 5 charts. There will be a total of approximately 17,500 charts (3,500 hospitals x 5 charts per hospital) submitted by the hospitals to CMS for a total burden of 7,000 hours. Therefore, the total burden for all hospitals would be 921,000 hours per year.

Section 482.22Condition of participation: Medical staff

Proposed § 482.22(c)(5)(i) would require that a medical history and physical examination be completed and documented no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services, for each patient by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oromaxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy.

The burden associated with this proposed requirement is the time and effort it would take for medical staff to document the patient's medical history and the results of a physical examination. While the burden associated with this proposed requirement is subject to the PRA, we believe the burden is exempt as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b) (2) because the time, effort, and financial resources necessary to comply with the requirement would be incurred by persons in the normal course of their activities.

Proposed § 482.22(c)(5)(ii) would require that an updated examination of the patient, including any changes in the patient's condition, be completed and documented within 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services, when the medical history and physical examination are completed within 30 days before admission or registration. The updated examination must also be completed and documented by the same individuals as required under proposed § 482.22(c)(5)(i).

The burden associated with this proposed requirement is the time and effort it would take for medical staff to document any changes in the patient's condition. While the burden associated with this proposed requirement is subject to the PRA, we believe the burden is exempt as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2) because the time, effort, and financial resources necessary to comply with the requirement would be incurred by persons in the normal course of their activities.

Section 482.24Condition of participation: Medical record services

Proposed § 482.24(c)(2)(i) would require evidence of:

(1) A medical history and physical examination completed and documented no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services. The medical history and physical examination must be placed in the patient's medical record within 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia.

(2) An updated examination of the patient, including any changes in the patient's condition, when the medical history and physical examination are completed within 30 days before admission or registration. Documentation of the updated examination must be placed in the patient's medical record within 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services.

While the burden associated with these two proposed requirements is subject to the PRA, we believe the burden is exempt as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2) because the time, effort, and financial resources necessary to comply with the requirement would be incurred by persons in the normal course of their activities.

Section 482.51Condition of participation: Surgical services

Proposed § 482.51(b)(1) would require medical staff, prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services, and except in the case of emergencies, to document no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission or registration a patient's medical history, the results of the patient's physical examination, and any changes in the patient's condition.

While the burden associated with these proposed requirements is subject to the PRA, we believe the burden is exempt as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2) because the time, effort, and financial resources necessary to comply with the requirement would be incurred by persons in the normal course of their activities.

Section 482.52Condition of participation: Anesthesia services

Proposed § 482.52(b)(1) would require a preanesthesia evaluation to be completed and documented by an individual qualified to administer anesthesia, performed within 48 hours prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services. Proposed § 482.52(b)(3) would require a postanesthesia evaluation to be completed and documented by an individual qualified to administer anesthesia, after surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services, but before discharge or transfer from the postanesthesia recovery area.

While the burden associated with these requirements is subject to the PRA, we believe the burden is exempt as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b)(2) because the time, effort, and financial resources necessary to comply with the requirement would be incurred by persons in the normal course of their activities.

We have submitted a copy of this proposed rule to OMB for its review of the information collection requirements described above. These requirements are not effective until they have been approved by OMB.

If you comment on these information collection and recordkeeping requirements, please mail copies directly to the following:

Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development,Attn: Melissa Musotto, (CMS-1392-P), Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850; and

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Carolyn Lovett, CMS Desk Officer, CMS-1392-P, carolyn_lovett@omb.eop.gov. Fax (202) 395-6974.

XXI. Response to Comments

Because of the large number of public comments we normally receive on Federal Register documents, we are not able to acknowledge or respond to them individually. We will consider all comments we receive by the date and time specified in the DATES section of this proposed rule, and, when we proceed with a subsequent document(s), we will respond to those comments in the preamble to that document(s).

XXII. Regulatory Impact Analysis

A. Overall Impact

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

We have examined the impacts of this proposed rule as required by Executive Order 12866 (September 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (September 19, 1980, Pub. L. 96-354), section 1102(b) of the Social Security Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), and Executive Order 13132.

1. Executive Order 12866

Executive Order 12866 (as amended by Executive Order 13258, which merely reassigns responsibility of duties) directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) must be prepared for major rules with economically significant effects ($100 million or more in any 1 year).

We estimate that the effects of the OPPS provisions that would be implemented by this proposed rule would result in expenditures exceeding $100 million in any 1 year. We estimate the total increase (from changes in this proposed rule as well as enrollment, utilization, and case-mix changes) in expenditures under the OPPS for CY 2008 compared to CY 2007 to be approximately $3.3 billion.

We estimate that implementing the revised ASC payment system in CY 2008 based on the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system and the proposals in this CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (such as adding 4 procedures to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures and designating 19 additional procedures as office-based) will have no net effect on Medicare expenditures in CY 2008 compared to the level of expenditures that would have occurred in CY 2008 in the absence of the revised payment system. A more detailed discussion of the effects of the changes to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures and the effects of the revisions to the ASC payment system in CY 2008 is provided in section XXII.C. of this proposed rule.

While we estimate that there will be no net change in Medicare expenditures in CY 2008 as a result of implementing the revised ASC payment system and the proposed ASC provisions of this proposed rule, we estimate that the revised system will result in savings of $200 million over 5 years due to migration of new ASC covered surgical procedures from HOPDs and physicians' offices to ASCs over time. In addition, we note that there will be a total increase in Medicare payments to ASCs of approximately $240 million for CY 2008 compared to Medicare expenditures that would have occurred in the absence of the revised payment system. These additional payments to ASCs of approximately $240 million in CY 2008 will be fully offset by savings from reduced Medicare spending in HOPDs and physicians' offices on services that migrate from these settings to ASCs, as described in detail in section XVI.L. of this proposed rule.

Our estimate in this proposed rule of 5-year savings as a result of the revised ASC payment system and our estimate of additional payments to ASCs in CY 2008 differ slightly from the estimates presented in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. The ASC budget neutrality adjustment and the resulting savings estimates in the July 2007 final rule are calculated using CY 2005 utilization data, the current CY 2007 OPPS relative weights with an estimated update factor for CY 2008, and the CY 2007 MPFS PE RVUs trended forwarded to CY 2008. The ASC budget neutrality adjustment and the resulting savings estimates in this proposed rule are calculated using the newly availableCY 2006 utilization data, the CY 2008 OPPS relative payment weights proposed in this proposed rule, and and the CY 2008 MPFS PE RVUs proposed in the CY 2008 MPFS proposed rule (72 FR 38234 through 38361). As we indicated in the July 2007 final rule, the estimates in that rule are meant to be illustrative of the final policies only, in large part because they use the existing CY 2007 OPPS relative payment weights and the existing CY 2007 MPFS PE RVUs to estimate the CY 2008 values. Since the savings estimates in this proposed rule are based on the actual proposed CY 2008 OPPS relative payment weights that have just become available in this proposed rule and the actual proposed CY 2008 MPFSPE RVUs that recently became available in the CY 2008 MPFS proposed rule, the estimates in this proposed rule based on that newly available information represent our best estimates at this time. Our final budget neutrality adjustment and savings estimates will be provided in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule.

This proposed rule is an economically significant rule under Executive Order 12866, and a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

The RFA requires agencies to determine whether a rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. For purposes of the RFA, small entities include small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. Most hospitals and most other providers and suppliers are small entities, either by nonprofit status or by having average annual revenues of $31 million or less.

For purposes of the RFA, we have determined that approximately 37 percent of hospitals and 73 percent of ASCs would be considered small entities according to the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards. We do not have data available to calculate the percentages of entities in the pharmaceutical preparation, manufacturing, biological products, or medical instrument industries that would be considered to be small entities according to the SBA size standards. For the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry (NAICS 325412), the size standard is 750 or fewer employees. For biological products(except diagnostic) (NAICS 325414), the standard size is 500 or fewer employees, and for surgical and medical instrument manufacturing (NAICS 339112), the standard is 500 or fewer employees (see the standards Web site at: http//www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/serv_sstd_tablepdf.pdf ). Individuals and States are not included in the definition of a small entity.

Not-for-profit organizations are also considered to be small entities under the RFA. There are 2,146 voluntary hospitals that we consider to be not for-profit organizations to which this proposed rule applies.

3. Small Rural Hospitals

In addition, section 1102(b) of the Act requires us to prepare a regulatory impact analysis if a rule may have a significant impact on the operations of a substantial number of small rural hospitals. This analysis must conform to the provisions of section 604 of the RFA. With the exception of hospitals located in certain New England counties, for purposes of section 1102(b) of the Act, we previously defined a small rural hospital as a hospital with fewer than 100 beds that is located outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) (or New EnglandCounty Metropolitan Area (NECMA)). However, under the new labor market definitions that we adopted in the CY 2005 final rule with comment period(consistent with the FY 2005 IPPS final rule), we no longer employ NECMAs to define urban areas in New England. Therefore, we now define a small ruralhospital as a hospital with fewer than 100 beds that is located outside of an MSA. Section 601(g) of the Social Security Amendments of 1983 (Pub. L. 98-21) designated hospitals in certain New England counties as belonging to the adjacent NECMA. Thus, for purposes of the OPPS, we classify these hospitals as urban hospitals. We believe that the changes to the OPPS in this proposed rule would affect both a substantial number of rural hospitals as well as otherclasses of hospitals and that the effects on some may be significant. Thechanges to the ASC payment system for CY 2008 will have no effect on small rural hospitals. Therefore, we conclude that this proposed rule would have a significant impact on a substantial number of small rural hospitals.

4. Unfunded Mandates

Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4) also requires that agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule whose mandates require spending in any 1 year of $100 million in 1995 dollars, updated annually for inflation. That threshold level is currently approximately $120 million. This proposed rule would not mandate any requirements for State, local, or tribal government, nor would it affect private sector costs.

5. Federalism

Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an agency must meet when it publishes any rule (proposed or final) that imposes substantial direct costs on State and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwisehas Federalism implications.

We have examined this proposed rule in accordance with Executive Order 13132, Federalism, and have determined that it would not have an impact on the rights, roles, and responsibilities of State, local or tribal governments. As reflected in Table 67, we estimate that OPPS payments to governmental hospitals (includingState and local governmental hospitals) would increase by 3.6 percent under this proposed rule. The provisions related to payments to ASCs in CY 2008 would not affect payments to government hospitals.

B. Effects of OPPS Changes in This Proposed Rule

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the comment "OPPS Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are proposing to make several changes to the OPPS that are required by the statute. We are required under section 1833(t)(3)(C)(ii) of the Act to update annually the conversion factor used to determine the APC payment rates. We are also required under section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act to revise, not less often than annually, the wage index and other adjustments. In addition, we must review the clinical integrity of payment groups and weights at least annually. Accordingly, in this proposed rule, we are proposing to update the conversion factor and the wage index adjustment for hospital outpatient services furnished beginning January 1, 2008, as we discuss in sections II.C. and II.D., respectively, of this proposed rule. We also are proposing to revise the relative APC payment weights using claims data from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, and updated cost report information. In response to a provision in Pub. L. 108-173 that we analyze the cost of outpatient services in rural hospitals relative to urban hospitals, we are proposing to continue increased payments to rural SCHs, including EACHs. Section II.F. of this proposed rule provides greater detail on this rural adjustment. Finally, we are proposing to remove one device category, HCPCS code C1820 (Generator, neurostimulator,(implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system), from pass-through payment status in CY 2008.

Under this proposed rule, the update change to the conversion factor as provided by statute would increase total OPPS payments by 3.3 percent in CY 2008. The one-time wage reclassification under section 508 expires September 30, 2007, and therefore is not contemplated in this proposed rule. The proposed changes to the APC weights including the changes that would result from the proposal to expand packaging, changes to the wage indices, the continuation of a payment adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs would not increase OPPS payments because these changes to the OPPS are budget neutral. However, these proposed updates do change the distribution of payments within the budget neutral system as shown in Table 67 and described in more detail in this section.

1. Alternatives Considered

Alternatives to the changes we are proposing to make and the reasons that we havechosen the options are discussed throughout this proposed rule. Some of the major issues discussed in this proposed rule and the options considered are discussed below.

a. Alternatives Considered for the Packaging Proposals for CY 2008 OPPS

In section II.A.4.c. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to package payment for the following seven categories of ancillary supportive services into payment for the independent service with which they are billed. We are also proposing to pay for low dose rate prostate brachytherapy and cardiac electrophysiology evaluation and ablation services under composite APCs in which a single payment is made for multiple major services that are commonly performed on the same date. We discuss each category of services that we propose to package and each set of services for which we propose a composite APC below:

(1) Guidance Services

We are proposing to package payment for supportive guidance services into the payment for the independent procedure to which the guidance service is ancillary and supportive. In the case of one particular guidance procedure, which would usually be provided in conjunction with another independent procedure but may occasionally be provided without another independent service on the same date of service, we propose to permit separate payment if the service is billed without an independent procedure on the same date of service. We refer readers to section II.A.4.c.(1) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. We considered several policy options for the payment of guidance services in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to packaging for the CY 2008 OPPS. Under this alternative, codes that were packaged for CY 2007 would remain packaged for CY 2008 and codes that were separately paid for CY 2007 would remain separately paid for CY 2008. There are a number of CPT codes that describe independent surgical procedures for which the code descriptors indicate that guidance is included in the code reported for the surgical procedure if it is used and, therefore, for which the OPPS already makes packaged payment for the associated guidance service. With a number of guidance services already packaged, we did not select this option in part because we did not want to create financial incentives for hospitals to use one form of guidance instead of another or to use guidance all the time, even if a procedure could be safely provided without guidance. Furthermore, we believe this alternative would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize the most cost-effective and clinically advantageous method of guidance that is appropriate in each situation.

The second alternative we considered was to package the costs of guidance services in all cases, without regard to the possibility of the service being furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. We did not select this alternative because we believe that in the case of one particular guidance procedure, the procedure may sometimes be appropriately furnished without other independent services on the same date and in these cases, we believe that there should be separate payment for the guidance service.

The third alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, was to always package payment for most supportive guidance services, while allowing separate payment for one particular guidance service when that guidance service is furnished without an independent service. When guidance services are furnished as an ancillary and supportive adjunct to an independent procedure, we are proposing to package payment for all guidance procedures. When one specific guidance service (which is occasionally not provided in conjunction with an independent procedure on the same date of service) is not provided on the same date as an independent procedure, we would pay separately for that service. We believe that this alternative would provide the most appropriate incentives to control volume and spending for these services, without discouraging the performance of the service in those infrequent cases when one particular guidance service is provided without an independent procedure.

(2) Image Processing

We are proposing to package payment for image processing services into the payment for the major independent service to which the image processing service is ancillary and supportive. We refer readers to section II.A.4.(c)(2) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. We considered several policy options for the payment of image processing services in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to packaging for CY 2008 OPPS. Under this alternative, codes that were packaged for CY 2007 would remain packaged for CY 2008 and codes that were separately paid for CY 2007 would remain separately paid for CY 2008. We did not select this alternative because we believe it would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize the mostcost-effective and clinically advantageous image processing services that are appropriate in each situation.

The second alternative we considered was to package the costs of image processing services in cases in which the image processing service is furnished on the same date as an independent service to which the image processing service is ancillary and supportive but to pay separately for the image processing service when it is furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. We did not select this alternative because it would not have provided substantial additional incentives for hospitals to utilize image processing in the most cost-effective andclinically advantageous manner.

The third alternative we considered, and ultimately selected, was to package payment for the costs of image processing services in all cases, without regard to the possibility of the service being furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. While an image processing service is not necessarily provided on the same date of service as the independent procedure to which it is ancillary and supportive, providing separate payment for each imaging processing service whenever it is performed is not consistent with encouraging value-based purchasing under the OPPS. We believe it is important to package payment for supportive dependent services that accompany independent procedures but that may not need to be provided face-to-face with the patient in the same encounter as the independent service. Packaging encourages hospitals to establish protocols that ensure that services are furnished only when they are medically necessary and to carefully scrutinize the services ordered by practitioners to minimize unnecessary use of hospital resources. We also note that our standard methodology to calculate mediancosts packages the costs of dependent services with the costs of independent services on "natural" single claims across different dates of service, so we areconfident that we would capture the costs of the supportive image processing services for ratesetting, even if they were provided on a different date than the independent procedure. Therefore, we believe that this alternative would provide additional appropriate incentives to control volume and spending for these services, without discouraging the use of the service in those infrequentcases when it is provided with an independent procedure but on a different date of service.

(3) Intraoperative Services

We are proposing to package payment for intraoperative services into the payment for the independent procedure to which the intraoperative service is ancillary and supportive. In the case of one intraoperative service, which would usually be provided in conjunction with another independent procedure but may occasionally be provided without another independent service on the same date of service, we propose to permit separate payment if the service is billed without an independent procedure on the same date of service. We refer readers to section II.A.4.c.(3) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. We considered several policy options for the payment of intraoperative services in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to packaging for CY 2008 OPPS. Under this alternative, codes that were packaged for CY 2007 would remain packaged for CY 2008 and codes that were separately paid for CY 2007 would remain separately paid for CY 2008. We did not select this alternative because we believe it would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize the mostcost-effective and clinically advantageous intraoperative services that are appropriate in each situation.

The second alternative we considered was to package payment for the costs of intraoperative services in all cases, without regard to the possibility of the service being furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. We did not select this alternative because we believe that in the case of one particular intraoperative procedure, the procedure may sometimes be appropriately furnished without other independent services on the same date and in these cases, we believe that there should be separate payment for the intraoperative service.

The third alternative we considered, and ultimately selected, was to unconditionally package the costs of intraoperative services in all cases except one, to allow for the possibility of this one commonly intraoperative service being furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. We believe that there is some possibility that this procedure could be appropriately performed without another independent procedure on the same date of service. We do not believe this to be true of the other intraoperative services that we propose to unconditionally package. We selected this alternative because we thought it unlikely that intraoperative services other than the one particular service would ever be provided without an independent service. Packaging encourages hospitals to establish protocols that ensure that services are furnished only when they are medically necessary and to carefully scrutinize the services ordered by practitioners to minimize unnecessary use of hospital resources. We believe that this is the most appropriate alternative because, in general, it creates additional incentives for hospitals to provide intraoperative services only when both medically necessary andcost efficient for the individual patient. Therefore, we believe that this alternative would provide the most appropriate incentives to control volume and spending for these services.

(4) Imaging Supervision and Interpretation Services

We are proposing to package payment for imaging supervision and interpretation services into the payment for the independent service to which the imaging supervision and interpretation service is ancillary and supportive. For some imaging supervision and interpretation services, we are proposing to permit separate payment if the service is the only separately paid service billed for the date of service. We refer readers to section II.A.4.c.(4) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. We considered several policy options for the payment of imaging supervision and interpretation services in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to packaging for CY 2008 OPPS. Under this alternative, codes that were packaged for CY 2007 would remain packaged and codes that were separately paid for CY 2007 would remain separately paid for CY 2008. We did not select this alternative because we believe it would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize the most cost-effective and clinically advantageous radiological supervision and interpretation services that are appropriate in each situation.

The second alternative we considered was to package the costs of imaging supervision and interpretation services in all cases, without regard to the possibility of the service being furnished without an independent separately payable service on the same date of service. This alternative might substantially reduce the financial incentive to furnish the service because separate payment would never be made in any case for the service, even when it was furnished without a separately payable service on the same date of service. We did not select this alternative because we believe that some of the imaging supervision and interpretation services may occasionally be furnished in conjunction with other services that are currently packaged under the OPPS. In these circumstances, if we were to unconditionally package payment for these imaging supervision and interpretation services,hospitals would receive no payment at all for providing the imaging supervision and interpretation service and the other minor procedure(s).

The third alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, was to unconditionally package imaging supervision and interpretation procedures that we believe are always integral to and dependent upon an independent separately payable procedure, but to conditionally package payment for those imaging supervision and interpretation services that we believe are sometimes furnished without another separately payable service on the same date. We believe that this alternative is the most appropriate choice because it creates additional incentives for hospitals to provide services only when medically necessary to the individual patient when the supervision and interpretation services is furnished as an ancillary and supportive adjunct to the independent procedure. We would pay separately for some imaging supervision and interpretation services in those cases, which our data show are limited, where they are not furnished on the same date as another separately paid procedure. Therefore, we believe that this alternative would provide the most appropriate incentives to control volume and spending for these services, without discouraging the performance of the services in those relatively infrequentcases when they are the only services furnished.

(5) Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals

We are proposing to package payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals into the payment for their associated nuclear medicine procedures. We refer readers to section II.A.4.c.(5) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. We considered several policy options for the payment of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to our packaging methodology for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in the CY 2008 OPPS. Under this alternative, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with a mean per-day cost of $60 or under would be packaged into the payment for associated procedures present on the claim. Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with a per-day cost over $60 would receive separate payment. We did not select this alternative because we believe it would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize the most cost-effective andclinically advantageous diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that are appropriate in each situation.

The second alternative we considered was to package the costs of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in cases in which the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical is furnished on the same date as an independent service to which the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical is ancillary and supportive but to pay separately for the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical when it is furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. We did not select this alternative because diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are always intended to be used with a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure. Our claims data indicate that diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are infrequently provided on a different date of service from a nuclear medicine procedure. Since our standard OPPS ratesetting methodology packages costs across dates of service on "natural" single claims, we believe that our standard methodology adequately captures the costs of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals associated with diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures that are not provided on the same date of service.

The third alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, was to package the costs of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with their associated nuclear medicine procedures. Packaging the costs of supportive items and services into the payment for the independent procedure or service with which they are associated encourages additional hospital efficiencies and enables hospitals to better manage their resources with maximum flexibility. Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals are always intended to be used with a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure, and are, therefore, particularly well suited for packaging under the OPPS for the reasons identified in section II.A.4.c.(5) of this proposed rule.

(6) Contrast Media

We are proposing to package payment for contrast media into their associated independent diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We refer readers to section II.A.4.c.(6) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. Weconsidered several policy options for the payment of contrast media in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to our packaging methodology for contrast media in the CY 2008 OPPS. Under this alternative,contrast media with a mean per-day cost of $60 or under would be packaged into the payment for associated procedures present on the claim. Contrast media with a per-day cost over $60 would receive separate payment. We did not select this alternative because we believe it would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize contrast media in the most cost-effective and clinically advantageous manner. With most contrast media already packaged based on our proposed $60 packaging threshold, this alternative would potentially maintain inconsistent payment incentives across similar products.

The second alternative we considered was to package the costs of contrast media in cases in which the contrast medium is furnished on the same date as an independent service but to pay separately for the contrast medium when it is furnished without an independent service on the same date of service. We did not select this alternative because we thought it unlikely that contrast media would ever be provided without an independent service on the same date of service.

The third alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, was to unconditionally package the costs of contrast media with their associated independent diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The vast majority of contrast media would currently be packaged under the proposed $60 packaging threshold. Given that most contrast agents would already be packaged under the OPPS in CY 2008, we believe it would be desirable to package payment for the remainingcontrast agents as this approach promotes additional efficiency and results in a more consistent payment policy across products that may be used in many of the same independent procedures.

(7) Observation Services

We are proposing to package payment for all observation care, reported under HCPCS code G0378 (Hospital observation services, per hour) for CY 2008. Payment for observation would be packaged as part of the payment for the separately payable services with which it is billed. We refer readers to section II.A.4.c.(7) of this proposed rule for the complete discussion of this proposal. We considered several policy options for the payment of observation services in CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to propose no changes to payment of observation services for the CY 2008 OPPS. Since January 1, 2006, hospitalshave reported observation services based on an hourly unit of care using HCPCScode G0378. This code has a status indicator of "Q" under the CY 2007 OPPS, meaning that the OPPS claims processing logic determines whether the observation is packaged or separately payable. The OCE's current logic determines whether observation care billed under G0378 is separately payable through APC 0339 (Observation), or whether payment for observation services would be packaged into the payment for other separately payable services provided by the hospital in the same encounter based on criteria discussed in more detail in section II.A.4.c.(7) of this proposed rule. For CY 2007, wecontinued to apply the criteria for separate payment for observation care and the coding and payment methodology for observation care that were implemented in CY 2006. We did not select this alternative because the current criteria for separate payment for observation services treat payment for observation care for various clinical conditions differently and may provide disincentives for efficiency. In addition, there has been substantial growth in program expenditures for hospital outpatient services under the OPPS in recent years, a trend that is reflected in the rapidly increasing volume of claims for separately payable observation services. This alternative would not provide additional incentives for hospitals to utilize observation services in the most cost-effective and clinically advantageous manner.

The second alternative we considered was to accept the APC Panel's recommendations to add syncope and dehydration to the list of diagnoses eligible for separate payment or to consider other clinical conditions for separate payment for observation care. We believe that in certain circumstances observation could be appropriate for patients with a range of diagnoses. Both the APC Panel and numerous commenters to prior OPPS proposed rules have confirmed their agreement with this perspective. However, as packaging payment provides additional desirable incentives for more efficient delivery of health care and provides hospitals with significant flexibility to manage their resources, we believe it is most appropriate to treat observation care for all diagnoses similarly by packaging its costs into payment for the separately payable procedures with which the observation is associated. Consequently, we did not select this alternative to expand separate observation payment to additional diagnoses.

The third alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, was to package payment for all observation services reported with CPT code G0378 under the CY 2008 OPPS. We believe this is the most appropriate alternative within the context of our proposed packaging approach because observation is always provided as a supportive service in conjunction with other independent separately payable hospital outpatient services such as an emergency department visit, surgical procedure, or another separately payable service, and thus its costs can be packaged into the OPPS payment for such services. We believe that packaging payment into larger payment bundles creates incentives for providers to furnish services in the most efficient way that meets the needs of the patient, encouraging long-term cost containment. With approximately 70 percent of the occurrences of observation care billed under the OPPS currently packaged, this alternative would extend the incentives for efficiency already present for the vast majority of observation care that is already packaged under the OPPS to the remaining 30 percent of observation care for which we currently make separate payment. (8) Composite APCs

We are proposing to establish two composite APCs for CY 2008 OPPS. A composite APC is an APC that provides a single payment for several independent services when they are furnished on the same date of service. Composite APCs are intended to establish APC payment rates for combinations of services that are frequently furnished together so that the multiple procedure claims on which they are submitted may be used to set the payment rates for them and so that the payment for the services provides greater incentives for efficient use of hospital resources.Specifically, we are proposing to establish composite APCs for low dose rate prostate brachytherapy (which would be paid when CPT codes 55875 (Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy) and 77778 (Interstitial radiation source application; complex) are billed with the same date of service) and for cardiac electrophysiology evaluation and ablation services (which would be paid when at least one designated electrophysiology evaluation service is billed on the same date as at least one designated cardiac ablation service). We refer readers to sections II.A.4.d.(2) and II.A.4.d.(3) of this proposed rule for a detailed discussion of the proposals for these APCs. We note that we will continue to pay individual services under their single procedure APCs as we have in the past, in recognition that there are clinical circumstances in which the combinations of services proposed for payment through the composite APCs are not furnished on the same date. Weconsidered two alternatives with regard to the proposal to create composite APCs.

The first alternative we considered was to make no change to how we pay for these services. If we were to make no change, we could continue to pay separately for each service. The payment rates would continue to be based on single procedure claims, which we have been told by stakeholders do not represent the typical treatment scenario. Interested parties have repeatedly told us, and our examination of claims data supports, that these services are typically furnished in combination with one another and, therefore, this may suggest that the use of single procedure claims to establish the median costs that form the basis for payment for these services may result in our using clinically unusual or incorrectly coded claims as the basis for payment.

The second alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, is to propose to create composite APCs for these services which are commonly furnished in combination with one another and to make a single payment for the multiple services specified in the composite APC at a prospectively established rate based on the total cost of the combination of services furnished. This alternative responds to public comments that multiple procedure claims for these services that we have heretofore been unable to use for ratesetting reflect the most common treatment scenarios. It also provides additional incentives for efficient provision of services by bundling payment for multiple services into a single payment. Composite APCs enable us to use more of our claims data and to use single procedure claims only to set payment rates for the uncommon circumstances in which a particular service is not furnished in combination with other related independent services. Therefore, we are proposing to establish two composite APCs for the CY 2008 OPPS.

b. Partial Device Credits

We are proposing to reduce payment by 50 percent of the device offset amount for specified APCs when hospitals report that they have received a credit for a replacement device of greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted, if the device is on a list of specified devices. We refer readers to section IV.A.3. of this proposed rule for a complete discussion of this proposal. This is an extension of the current policy that reduces the APC payment by the full device offset amount when the hospital receives a replacement device without cost or receives a credit for the full cost of the device being replaced. We considered several alternatives in developing this partial device credit proposal for CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to make no change to the current policy. Under this alternative, Medicare and the beneficiary would continue to pay the full APC rate, which is calculated using only claims for which the full cost of a device is billed by the hospital, even if the hospital received a substantial credit towards the cost of the replacement device. We did not select this alternative because we believe that, as long as the APC payment amount is initially established to reflect the full cost of the device when there is no credit, there should be a reduction in the Medicare payment amount when the hospital receives a substantial credit toward cost of the replacement device. Similarly, we believe that the beneficiary cost sharing should be based on an amount that also reflects the credit.

The second alternative we considered was to extend the current policy to cases of partial credit without change. This would reduce the payment in all cases in which the hospital received a credit by the full offset amount for the APC, that is, by 100 percent of the estimated device cost contained in the APC. We considered this alternative because, in our discussions with hospitals about partial credits for devices, they advised us that hospitals generally charge the same amount for a device regardless of whether they receive a significant amount in credit towards the cost of that device. Hence, in such a case the costs that are packaged into the APC payment for the applicable procedure contain the same amount of device cost as if the hospital incurred the full cost of the device. We did not select this alternative because we did not believe it was appropriate to reduce the payment to the hospital by the full cost of a device if the hospital only received a partial credit, and not a full credit, towards the cost of the device.

The third alternative, which we are proposing, is to reduce the APC payment by 50 percent of the offset amount (that would be applied if the hospital received full credit) in cases in which the hospital receives a partial credit of 20 percent or more of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted. Moreover, we are proposing to require hospitals to report a new modifier when the hospital receives a partial credit that is 20 percent or more of the cost of the device being replaced. We are proposing this alternative because we believe that this approach provides an appropriate and equitable payment to the hospital from Medicare and, depending on the service, may reduce the beneficiary's cost sharing for the service.

c. Brachytherapy Sources

Pursuant to sections 1833(t)(2)(H) and 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, we paid for brachytherapy sources furnished from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006 on a per source basis at an amount equal to the hospital's charge adjusted to cost by application of the hospital-specific overall CCR. Moreover, pursuant to section 107(a) of the MIEA-TRHCA, which amended section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act by extending the payment period for brachytherapy sources based on a hospital's charges adjusted to cost, we are paying for brachytherapy sources using the charges adjusted to cost methodology through December 31, 2007. Section 107(b)(1) of the MIEA-TRHCA amended section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, by adding a requirement for the establishment of separate payment groups for "stranded and non stranded" brachytherapy devices beginning July 1, 2007. In section VII. B. of this proposed rule, we are proposing prospective payment for all brachytherapy sources, including separate payment for stranded and non-stranded versions of sources currently known to us, that is, iodine-125, palladium-103 and cesium-131. For each of the sources for which we have information that only non-stranded source versions are marketed, we are proposing to pay based on the median cost per source based on our CY 2006 claims data. For sources for which we have information that both stranded and non-stranded versions are marketed and for which our CY 2006 billing codes do not differentiate stranded and non-stranded sources, we are proposing to base payment for stranded and non-stranded brachytherapy sources on the 60th percentile and 40th percentile of our claims data, respectively, for CY 2008. We discuss each option we considered below.

The first alternative we considered was to pay for each source of brachytherapy based on our CY 2006 median costs, with the exception of the 3 sources for which we do not have separately reported cost data for their stranded and non-stranded versions, i.e., iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131. Under this option, for these six stranded and non-stranded sources, we considered payment based on hospital charges reduced to cost for CY 2008. This approach would be a step toward prospective payment for brachytherapy sources, as the sources that only have non-stranded versions would receive prospective payment consistent with the overall OPPS methodology. However, payment for stranded and non-stranded iodine-125, palladium-103 and cesium-131 would deviate from the overall OPPS framework for prospective payment and from the proposed prospective payment of the non-stranded only sources specifically. This approach would subject similar items that are essential to brachytherapy treatments to different payment methodologies and could potentially create financial incentives for the use of some products over others.

The second alternative we considered was to continue making payments for all sources based on hospital charges reduced to cost. Although hospitals are familiar with this payment methodology and this methodology would be consistent with the requirement that brachytherapy sources be paid separately, we believe that to continue to pay on this basis would be inconsistent with the general methodology of a prospective payment system and would provide no incentive for hospitals to provide brachytherapy treatments in the most cost-effective and clinically advantageous manner.

The third alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, is to propose prospective payment for each brachytherapy source based on its median costs. For the sources which only have non-stranded versions, we are proposing to use our standard median cost methodology. For the three sources which have stranded and non-stranded versions and for which we do not yethave separately reported stranded and non-stranded claims data, we are proposing to calculate the median costs based on the assumption that the reportedly lower cost non-stranded sources would be unlikely to be in the top 20 percent of the cost distribution of our aggregate CY 2006 claims data for each respective source, and on the assumption that the reportedly higher cost stranded sources would be unlikely to be in the bottom 20 percent of the CY 2006 cost distribution for each source. This approach to calculating median costs for stranded and non-stranded iodine-125, palladium-103, and cesium-131 sources results in proposed Medicare payment rates based on the 60th percentile of our aggregate data for stranded sources and the 40th percentile of our aggregate data for non-stranded sources. This methodology provides for separate payment of all sources, including stranded and non-stranded sources, recognizes a cost differential between stranded and non-stranded sources, isconsistent with our prospective payment methodology for setting payment rates for other services, and is consistent with the expiration of the requirement of the MIEA-TRHCA that payment for brachytherapy sources be made at charges reduced to cost through December 31, 2007.

2. Limitations of Our Analysis

The distributional impacts presented here are the projected effects of the policy changes on various hospital groups. We estimate the effects of individual policy changes by estimating payments per service, while holding all other payment policies constant. We use the best data available but do not attempt to predict behavioral responses to our policy changes. In addition, we do not make adjustments for future changes in variables such as service volume, service-mix, or number of encounters. As we have done in previous rules, we are solicitingcomments and information about the anticipated effect of the proposed changes on hospitals and our methodology for estimating them. We discuss below several specific limitations of our analysis.

One limitation of our analysis is our inability to estimate behavioral responses to our proposal to increase packaging and our proposal to pay for multiple procedures based on one composite payment rate. Specifically, it is possible that there could be a behavioral response to our proposals to package guidance services, image processing services, intraoperative services, imaging supervision and interpretation services, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents, and observation services, and to pay some services using composite APCs when the services are furnished in specified combinations. However, we are unable to estimate what the effect of the behavioral response may be on payment to hospitals. We refer readers to section II.A.4. of this proposed rule for further discussion of the proposed packaging approach. The purpose of packaging these services and creating composite APCs is to remove financial incentives to furnish additional services and, instead, to provide greater incentives for hospitals to assess the most cost-effective and appropriate means to furnish necessary services. In addition, we expect that hospitals will negotiate for lower prices from suppliers to maximize the margin between their cost of providing services and the Medicare payment for the services. We recognize that it is also possible that hospitals could change behavior in a manner that seeks to overcome any reductions in total payments by ceasing to provide certain packaged services on the same date of service and instead requiring patients to receive those services on different dates of service or at different locations, so as to either receive separate additional payment for services that would otherwise be packaged or to not incur the additional costs of those services. We believe that this will be uncommon for several reasons. We anticipate that hospitals would continue to provide care that is aligned with the best interests of the patient. In the vast majority of cases for the services that are newly proposed for unconditional packaging in CY 2008, the services would need to be provided in the same facility and during the same encounter as the independent procedure they support. Furthermore, in the case of conditionally packaged services, we note that the supportive services that we have included in our packaging proposals are typically services that are provided during or shortly preceding the independent procedure to which they are ancillary and supportive, and thus it is unlikely that the supportive service that is packaged and the independent procedure would be performed in different locations. However, we are unable to quantify the extent to which such behavioral change may impact Medicare payments to hospitals.

Secondly, we are not able to estimate the impact on hospitals of our proposal to reduce payment when a hospital receives a partial credit for a medical device that fails while under warranty or otherwise. We do not currently require hospitals to notify us when they received a partial credit for a device for which they are billing. In addition, hospitals have informed us that hospitals generally do not currently reduce the charge for a device when they receive a partial credit toward the device for which they are billing Medicare. Therefore, we have no means of knowing the frequency with which this happens or the extent to which hospitals' costs for the devices being replaced are reduced as a result of the partial credits and cannot estimate the impact of the proposed policy on hospital payments under OPPS in CY 2008.

Third, we are unable to estimate the extent to which hospitals will incur no cost for devices or will receive full credits for devices being replaced as a result of the failure of the device. In CY 2006, hospitals reported the "FB" modifier on codes for devices that they received without cost or for which they received a full credit. However, we are unable to forecast the extent to which the frequency or the type of device for which this occurred in CY 2006 will recur for CY 2008. We believe that most of these occurrences were the result of specific activity that we have no reason to believe will occur in CY 2008 at the same frequency at which it occurred in CY 2006, and hence we have made no estimates of how such activity may impact payments to hospitals.

Fourth, for purposes of this impact analysis, for those brachytherapy sources with proposed new codes to distinguish between stranded and non-stranded version, we assumed that half of the brachytherapy sources that hospitals will use in CY 2008 will be stranded sources and that half of them will be non-stranded sources. The statute requires us to pay for stranded and non stranded sources through different APC groups, but given the lack of separately reported claims data for stranded and non-stranded sources, for the purposes of this impact analysis, we made this assumption. We welcome data that would provide the expected CY 2008 ratio of stranded sources to non-stranded sources for purposes of the CY 2008 final rule impact analysis.

The final limitation of our analysis is that we cannot predict the utilization of new CY 2007 CPT codes that replace existing CY 2006 CPT codes for which we have cost data on which we base the proposed CY 2008 OPPS payment rates. In years past, we have estimated the impact of these code changes as if the deleted codes would continue to exist for the applicable year for which we were estimating impacts. For this proposed rule, we applied the AMA's estimates of new code utilization which are used for the MPFS proposed rule. However, we do not know whether these estimates of physician utilization are equally applicable to outpatient hospital services. We request comments regarding whether it is appropriate for us to use the AMA estimates of utilization for new codes in the estimation of the impact of proposed CY 2008 payments on hospitals.

3. Estimated Impacts of This Proposed Rule on Hospitals and CMHCs

Table 67 below shows the estimated impacts of this proposed rule on hospitals. Historically, the first line of the impact table, which estimates the change in payments to all hospitals, has always included cancer and children's hospitals, which are held harmless to their pre-BBA payment to cost ratio. This year, for the first time, we are also including CMHCs in the first line that includes all providers because we included CMHCs in our weight scaler estimate. We are not showing the estimated impact of the proposed changes on CMHCs alone because CMHCs bill only one service under the OPPS, partial hospitalization, and each CMHC can, therefore easily estimate the impact of the proposed changes by referencing payment for APC 0033 in Addendum A to this proposed rule.

The estimated increase in the total payments made under the OPPS is limited by the increase to the conversion factor set under the methodology in the statute. The distributional impacts presented do not include assumptions about changes in volume and service-mix. The enactment of Pub. L. 108-173 on December 8, 2003, provided for the additional payment outside of the budget neutrality requirement for wage indices for specific hospitals reclassified under section 508. The amounts attributable to this reclassification are incorporated into the CY 2007 estimates but because section 508 expires for CY 2008 rates, no additional payments under section 508 are considered for CY 2008 in this impact analysis.

Table 67 shows the estimated redistribution of hospital and CMHC payments among providers as a result of APC reconfiguration and recalibration without the proposal to expand packaging; APC reconfiguration and recalibration including the proposal to expand packaging; wage indices and continuation of the adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs with extension to brachytherapy sources in CY 2008; the estimated distribution of increased payments in CY 2008 resulting from the combined impact of the APC recalibration with the proposal to expand packaging, wage effects, the rural SCH and EACH adjustment, and the market basket update to the conversion factor; and, finally, estimated payments considering all payments for CY 2008 relative to all payments for CY 2007, including the impact of expiring wage provisions of section 508, changes in the outlier threshold, and changes to the pass-through estimate. Because updates to the conversion factor, including the update of the market basket and the addition of money not dedicated to pass-through payments, are applied uniformly, observed redistributions of payments in the impact table for hospitals largely depend on the mix of services furnished by a hospital (for example, how the APCs for the hospital's most frequently furnished services would change), the impact of the wage index changes on the hospital, and the impact of the payment adjustment for rural SCHs, including EACHs. However, total payments made under this system and the extent to which this proposed rule would redistribute money during implementation also would depend on changes in volume, practice patterns, and the mix of services billed between CY 2007 and CY 2008, which CMS cannot forecast.

Overall, the proposed OPPS rates for CY 2008 would have a positive effect for providers paid under the OPPS, resulting in a 3.3 percent increase in Medicare payments. Removing cancer and children's hospitals because their payments are held harmless to the pre-BBA ratio between payment and cost, and CMHCs, suggests that changes would result in a 3.5 percent increase in Medicare payments to all other hospitals, exclusive of transitional pass-through payments.

To illustrate the impact of the proposed CY 2008 changes, our analysis begins with a baseline simulation model that uses the final CY 2007 weights, the FY 2007 final post-reclassification IPPS wage indices, and the final CY 2007 conversion factor. Column 2A in Table 67 shows the independent effect of changes resulting from the proposed reclassification of services among APC groups and the proposed recalibration of APC weights without the proposed changes to packaging, based on 12 months of CY 2006 hospital OPPS claims data and more recent cost report data. We modeled the independent effect of APC recalibration by varying only the weights, the final CY 2007 weights versus the estimated CY 2008 weights without expanded packaging in our baseline model, and calculating the percent difference in payments. Column 2B in Table 67 shows the independent effect of changes resulting from the proposed packaging approach, including the proposed creation of composite APCs 8000 and 8001, based on 12 months of CY 2006 hospital OPPS claims data and more recent cost report data. We modeled the independent effect of APC recalibration by varying only the weights in the baseline model, the proposed CY 2008 weights without packaging and CY 2008 weights with expanded packaging, and calculating the percent difference in payments relative to the CY 2007 base used in Column 2A in order to show the packaging proposal's additive effect. Column 2B also reflects the independent effect of changes resulting from APC reclassification and recalibration changes and changes in multiple procedure discount patterns that occur as a result of the proposed changes to packaging. When services were packaged as proposed, the resulting median costs at the HCPCS code level often changed, requiring migration of HCPCS codes to different APCs to address violations of the two times rule (that is, to ensure that the HCPCS codes within the APC remained homogeneous with regard to clinical and resource characteristics). The placement of the HCPCS code in a new APC as a result of the effect of the proposed packaging approach often changed the APC median cost. Furthermore, changing the cost of a service subject to the multiple procedure discount policy, as well as packaging some services previously subject to the multiple procedure discount policy, changed the relative weight ranking of services on a claim subject to the multiple procedure discount policy, significantly changing discounting patterns in some cases.

Column 2 reflects the combined effects of APC reclassification and recalibration changes attributable to changes resulting from the proposed reclassification of services codes among APC groups and the proposed recalibration of APC weights without the proposed packaging approach in addition to all APC reclassification and recalibration changes attributable to the proposed packaging approach. We modeled the independent effect of all APC recalibration by varying only the weights in the baseline model, the final CY 2007 weights versus the proposed CY 2008 weights, and calculating the percent difference in payments.

Column 3 reflects the independent effects of updated wage indices, including the new occupational mix data described in the FY 2008 IPPS final rule, and the proposed 7.1 percent rural adjustment for SCHs and EACHs with extension to brachytherapy sources. The OPPS wage index for CY 2008 includes the budget neutrality adjustment for the rural floor, as discussed in section II.D. of this proposed rule. We modeled the independent effect of updating the wage index and the rural adjustment by varying only the wage index, using the proposed CY 2008 scaled weights, and a CY 2007 conversion factor that included a budget neutrality adjustment for changes in wage effects and the rural adjustment between CY 2007 and CY 2008.

Column 4 demonstrates the combined "budget neutral" impact of proposed APC recalibration with the packaging proposal (that is, Column 2), the wage index update and the proposed adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs on various classes of hospitals (that is, Column 3), as well as the impact of updating the conversion factor with the market basket update. We modeled the independent effect of the proposed budget neutrality adjustments and the proposed market basket update by using the weights and wage indices for each year, and using a CY 2007 conversion factor that included the proposed market basket update and budget neutrality adjustments for differences in wages and the adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs.

Finally, Column 5 depicts the full impact of the proposed CY 2008 policy on each hospital group by including the effect of all the proposed changes for CY 2008 (including the APC reconfiguration and recalibration with the packaging changes shown in Column 2) and comparing them to all estimated payments in CY 2007, including changes to the wage index under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173 and expiring in September 2007. Column 5 shows the combined budget neutral effects of Columns 2 through 4, plus the impact of the proposed change to the fixed outlier threshold from $1,825 to $2,000, expiring section 508 reclassification wage index increases, and the impact of changing the percentage of total payments dedicated to transitional pass through payments. We estimate that these cumulative changes increase payments by 3.3 percent.

We modeled the independent effect of all changes in Column 5 using the final weights for CY 2007 and the proposed weights for CY 2008. We used the final conversion factor for CY 2007 of $61.468 and the proposed CY 2008 conversion factor of $63.693. Column 5 also contains simulated outlier payments for each year. We used the charge inflation factor used in the FY 2008 IPPS proposed rule of 7.26 percent (1.0726) to increase individual costs on the CY 2006 claims to reflect CY 2007 dollars, and we used the most recent overall CCR in the April Outpatient Provider-Specific File. Using the CY 2006 claims and a 7.26 percent charge inflation factor, we currently estimate that actual outlier payments for CY 2007, using a multiple threshold of 1.75 and a fixed-dollar threshold of $1,825 would be approximately 1.0 (0.96) percent of total payments. Outlier payments of 0.96 percent appear in the CY 2007 comparison in Column 5. We used the same set of claims and a charge inflation factor of 15.04 percent (1.1504) and the CCRs on the April Outpatient Provider-Specific File with an adjustment of 0.9912 to reflect relative changes in cost and charge inflation between CY 2007 and CY 2008 to model the CY 2008 outliers at 1.0 percent of total payments using a multiple threshold of 1.75 and a fixed dollar threshold of $2,000.

Column 1: Total Number of Hospitals

The first line in Column 1 in Table 67 shows the total number of providers (4,171), including cancer and children's hospitals and CMHCs for which we were able to use CY 2006 hospital outpatient claims to model CY 2007 and CY 2008 payments by classes of hospitals. We excluded all hospitals for which we could not accurately estimate CY 2007 or CY 2008 payment and entities that are not paid under the OPPS. The latter entities include CAHs, all-inclusive hospitals, and hospitals located in Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the State of Maryland. This process is discussed in greater detail in section II.A. of this proposed rule. At this time, we are unable to calculate a disproportionate share (DSH) variable for hospitals not participating in the IPPS. Hospitals for which we do not have a DSH variable are grouped separately and generally include psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and LTCHs. We show the total number (3,911) of OPPS hospitals, excluding the hold-harmless cancer and children's hospitals, and CMHCs, on the second line of the table. We excluded cancer and children's hospitals because section 1833(t)(7)(D) of the Act permanently holds harmless cancer hospitals and children's hospitals to a proportion of their pre-BBA payment relative to their pre-BBA costs and, therefore, we removed them from our impact analyses. We excluded CMHCs, because they only bill one service under the OPPS, and thus they can easily determine the impact of the proposed changes.

Column 2A: APC Recalibration Prior to the Packaging Proposal

This column estimates what the effects of APC reconfiguration and recalibration would be if we were not to finalize the proposed packaging changes. The effects described in this column reflect updated cost report and claims data, as well as policy changes not related to proposed additional packaging, including APC Panel recommendations and proposed payment for brachytherapy sources. We assumed that radiopharmaceuticals would be paid prospectively based on their mean unit cost. In general, the combined effects of the APC reclassification and recalibration without the packaging proposal for hospitals in Column 2A are similar to the effects of APC recalibration in recent years. The 0.3 percent increase for all hospitals reflects the redistribution of lost partial hospitalization per diem payment from CMHCs to other hospitals. For example, overall, these changes would increase payments to urban hospitals by 0.3 percent. We estimate that large urban hospitals would see a 0.2 percent increase, while "other" urban hospitals experience an increase of 0.5 percent.

Overall, rural hospitals would show a modest 0.2 percent increase as a result of proposed changes to the APC structure that would occur without the proposed changes in packaging. In general, rural hospitals with 101 or more beds would experience increases greater than rural hospitals with 100 beds or fewer. Similarly, rural hospitals that bill greater than 10,999 lines (that is, total payable claim lines in CY 2006) would experience increases greater than rural hospitals that bill 10,999 lines and fewer. Urban and rural hospitals that bill Medicare fewer than 5,000 lines would see reductions of 10.7 percent and 8.1 percent respectively, due to the proposed reduction in payment for partial hospitalization (APC 0033) for CY 2008 and due to the limitation on the aggregate total OPPS payment per day for mental health services to the per diem payment for partial hospitalization (APC 0034).

Among teaching hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from proposed APC recalibration include an increase of 0.5 percent for minor teaching hospitals and an increase of 0.1 percent for major teaching hospitals.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would not experience any change in payment, governmental hospitals would experience an increase of 0.2 percent, and voluntary hospitals would experience an increase of 0.4 percent.

Column 2B: APC Recalibration and Addition of the Packaging Proposal

This column estimates what the additional, independent effects of APC reconfiguration and recalibration, and resulting changes in discounting patterns, would be with the expanded packaging and all other changes that we propose for CY 2008. Significant changes not related to packaging were addressed in column 2A. In general, the packaging proposal redistributes payments from larger and urban hospitals to smaller and rural hospitals that provide fewer packaged services and fewer of the independent services into which the supportive services were packaged. Overall, these additional changes would decrease payments to urban hospitals by 0.1 percent. We estimate that urban hospitals that bill less than 11,000 lines would see an increase of slightly over 1 percent, while urban hospitals that bill at least 11,000 lines or more would experience less of an increase or a small decrease.

Overall, rural hospitals would show a modest 0.4 percent increase as a result of proposed changes to packaging. Rural hospitals with 150 or more beds would experience decreases while smaller rural hospitals would experience increases in payment.

Among teaching hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from the proposed packaging include a decrease of 0.4 percent for minor teaching hospitals and an increase of 0.3 percent for major teaching hospitals.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would decrease 0.2 percent, and governmental and voluntary hospitals would experience no change.

Column 2: Combination of Columns 2A and 2B

This column shows the combined effects of proposed policies other than the proposed changes to packaging (for example, changes to payment for brachytherapy sources and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals), which are reflected in part in column 2A with the additional changes to reconfiguration and recalibration that would be made if we were to finalize the packaging proposal (Column 2B). In many cases, the redistribution created by the reduction in the partial hospitalization payment offsets other recalibration losses. Overall, these changes would increase payments to urban hospitals by 0.2 percent. We estimate that both large urban hospitals and other urban hospitals would see a 0.2 percent increase in payments attributable to all recalibration.

Overall, rural hospitals would show a modest 0.6 percent increase as a result of proposed changes to the APC structure and the packaging proposal. Rural hospitals with 200 or more beds would experience decreases while smaller rural hospitals would experience increases in payment.

Among teaching hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from proposed APC recalibration and the packaging proposal include an increase of 0.5 percent for major teaching hospitals and an increase of 0.1 percent for minor teaching hospitals.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would decrease 0.2 percent, governmental hospitals would increase by 0.2 percent, and voluntary hospitals would increase by 0.4 percent.

Column 3: New Wage Indices and the Effect of the Rural Adjustment

This column estimates impact of applying the proposed IPPS FY 2008 wage indices for CY 2008, continuing the rural adjustment for CY 2008, and extending the rural adjustment to include brachytherapy sources. Overall, these changes would not change the payments to urban hospitals. Overall, rural hospitals would show no change as a result of proposed changes to the wage indices and the continuation of the rural adjustment.

Among teaching hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from proposed changes to the wage indices and the continuation of the rural adjustment include a decrease of 0.2 percent for major teaching hospitals and no change for minor teaching hospitals.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would gain 0.2 percent, government hospitals would experience an increase of 0.1 percent, and voluntary hospitals would experience no change.

Column 4: All Budget Neutrality Changes and Market Basket Update

The addition of the proposed market update alleviates any negative impacts on payments for CY 2008 created by the proposed budget neutrality adjustments made in Columns 2 and 3, with the exception of urban and rural hospitals with the lowest volume of services and hospitals not paid under the IPPS, including psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and LTCHs (DSH not available). In many instances, the redistribution of payments created by APC recalibration offsets those introduced by updating the wage indices.

Overall, these changes would increase payments to urban hospitals by 3.5 percent. We estimate that both large urban hospitals and other urban hospitals would see a 3.5 percent increase. In contrast, small urban hospitals that bill fewer than 5000 lines per year would experience a decrease in payment of 6 percent, largely as a result of the proposed decreases in payment for partial hospitalization and mental health services appearing in Column 2A.

Overall, rural hospitals would show a 3.9 percent increase as a result of proposed market basket update. Rural hospitals that bill less than 5,000 lines would see a 4.2 percent decrease, also as a result of proposed decreases in payment for partial hospitalization appearing in Column 2A. Rural hospitals that bill more than 5,000 lines would experience increases.

Among teaching hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from the proposed market basket update include an increase of 3.6 percent for major teaching hospitals and an increase of 3.4 percent for minor teaching hospitals.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would gain 3.3 percent, government hospitals would experience an increase of 3.6 percent, and voluntary hospitals would experience an increase of 3.6 percent.

Column 5: All Proposed Changes for CY 2008

Column 5 compares all proposed changes for CY 2008 to final payment for CY 2007 and includes the expiring section 508 reclassification wage indices, the proposed change in the outlier threshold, and the difference in pass through estimates which are not included in the combined percentages shown in Column 4. Overall, we estimate that providers would gain 3.3 percent under this proposed rule in CY 2008 relative to total spending in CY 2007. The 3.3 percent for all providers in Column 5 is rounded from 3.26 percent, which reflects the 3.3 percent market basket increase, plus 0.06 percent for the change in the pass-through estimate between CY 2007 and CY 2008, plus 0.04 percent for the difference in estimated outlier payments between CY 2007 and CY 2008, less 0.14 percent for expiring 508 wage payments. When we exclude cancer and children's hospitals (which are held harmless to their pre-OPPS costs), and CMHCs, the gain becomes 3.5 percent.

The combined effect of all proposed changes for CY 2008 would increase payments to urban hospitals by 3.5 percent. We estimate that large urbanhospitals would see a 3.5 percent increase, while "other" urban hospitals experience an increase of 3.4 percent. Urban hospitals that bill less than 5,000 lines experience a decrease of 5.4 percent, up from 6.0 percent in column 4 due to increases in outlier payments for partial hospitalization.

Overall, rural hospitals would show a 3.8 percent increase as a result of the combined effects of all proposed changes for CY 2008. Rural hospitals that bill less than 5,000 lines experience a decrease of 3.0 percent, which is less than the 4.2 percent in column 4 due to an increase in outlier payments for partial hospitalization. All rural hospitals that bill greater than 5,000 lines experience increases ranging from 3.3 percent to 4.9 percent.

Among teaching hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from the combined effects of all proposed changes include an increase of 3.5 percent for major teaching hospitals and an increase of 3.3 percent for minor teaching hospitals.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would gain 3.4 percent, government hospitals would experience an increase of 3.6 percent, and voluntary hospitals would experience an increase of 3.5 percent.

Number of hospitals APC changes Prior to packaging proposal Packaging proposal Comb (cols 2A,2B) New wage index and rural adjustment Comb (cols 2,3) with update All changes
(1) (2A) (2B) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Proposed Impact of CY 2008 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Changes
ALL PROVIDERS* 4171 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.3 3.3
ALL HOSPITALS 3911 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 3.6 3.5
(excludes hospitals held harmless and CMHCs)
URBAN HOSPITALS 2916 0.3 -0.1 0.2 0.0 3.5 3.5
LARGE URBAN (GT 1 MILL.) 1591 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.0 3.5 3.5
OTHER URBAN (LE 1 MILL.) 1325 0.5 -0.3 0.2 0.0 3.5 3.4
RURAL HOSPITALS 995 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.0 3.9 3.8
SOLE COMMUNITY 410 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.2 4.2 3.9
OTHER RURAL 585 0.2 0.4 0.5 -0.2 3.7 3.8
BEDS (URBAN):
0-99 BEDS 947 -0.2 0.5 0.3 0.1 3.7 3.7
100-199 BEDS 917 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 3.5 3.4
200-299 BEDS 469 0.5 -0.2 0.3 -0.1 3.6 3.5
300-499 BEDS 409 0.4 -0.2 0.2 0.1 3.6 3.6
500 + BEDS 174 0.4 -0.3 0.1 0.0 3.4 3.3
BEDS (RURAL):
0-49 BEDS*** 345 0.1 1.2 1.4 -0.1 4.6 4.5
50-100 BEDS*** 383 0.1 0.9 1.0 0.2 4.5 4.5
101-149 BEDS 159 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.0 4.0 4.0
150-199 BEDS 64 0.4 -0.3 0.1 -0.6 2.7 2.7
200 + BEDS 44 0.3 -0.7 -0.5 0.1 2.9 2.6
VOLUME (URBAN):
LT 5,000 Lines 591 -10.7 1.4 -9.3 0.0 -6.0 -5.4
5,000-10,999 Lines 165 -1.6 1.2 -0.3 0.1 3.1 3.0
11,000-20,999 Lines 269 -0.5 0.6 0.1 0.1 3.6 3.7
21,000-42,999 Lines 545 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.2 4.0 4.0
GT 42,999 Lines 1346 0.4 -0.2 0.2 0.0 3.5 3.5
VOLUME (RURAL):
LT 5,000 Lines 82 -8.1 1.3 -6.8 -0.6 -4.2 -3.0
5,000-10,999 Lines 104 0.0 1.2 1.2 0.3 4.9 4.8
11,000-20,999 Lines 208 0.3 1.3 1.6 0.1 5.0 4.8
21,000-42,999 Lines 310 0.3 1.1 1.4 0.2 4.9 4.9
GT 42,999 Lines 291 0.2 0.0 0.2 -0.1 3.4 3.3
REGION (URBAN):
NEW ENGLAND 157 0.0 0.8 0.8 -0.1 4.0 3.8
MIDDLE ATLANTIC 378 0.4 0.6 1.0 -0.4 3.9 3.5
SOUTH ATLANTIC 454 0.4 -0.4 0.0 0.1 3.5 3.5
EAST NORTH CENT 461 0.5 -0.2 0.3 -0.2 3.4 3.2
EAST SOUTH CENT 195 0.7 -0.6 0.1 0.1 3.4 3.5
WEST NORTH CENT 187 0.4 -0.2 0.2 0.3 3.8 3.8
WEST SOUTH CENT 464 0.5 -0.8 -0.3 -0.2 2.8 2.9
MOUNTAIN 181 0.6 -0.1 0.5 0.0 3.8 3.9
PACIFIC 388 -0.4 0.2 -0.3 0.6 3.6 3.7
PUERTO RICO 51 1.0 0.3 1.2 -0.2 4.4 4.4
REGION (RURAL):
NEW ENGLAND 21 0.0 0.9 0.8 -0.5 3.6 3.7
MIDDLE ATLANTIC 70 0.1 0.8 0.8 0.0 4.2 4.2
SOUTH ATLANTIC 171 0.2 0.4 0.6 -0.2 3.7 3.8
EAST NORTH CENT 126 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.0 3.8 3.4
EAST SOUTH CENT 177 0.2 -0.1 0.1 -0.1 3.3 3.4
WEST NORTH CENT 116 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.1 3.9 3.6
WEST SOUTH CENT 198 0.2 0.1 0.4 -0.6 3.0 3.2
MOUNTAIN 78 0.4 1.3 1.7 0.7 5.7 5.5
PACIFIC 38 0.4 0.9 1.3 1.8 6.4 6.0
TEACHING STATUS:
NON-TEACHING 2889 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.1 3.7 3.7
MINOR 739 0.5 -0.4 0.1 0.0 3.4 3.3
MAJOR 283 0.1 0.3 0.5 -0.2 3.6 3.5
DSH PATIENT PERCENT:
.0 10 2.8 2.2 5.0 0.0 8.4 8.3
GT 0-0.10 394 0.6 0.1 0.6 -0.1 3.8 3.8
0.10-0.16 467 0.5 -0.1 0.4 -0.1 3.6 3.4
0.16-0.23 764 0.4 -0.1 0.3 0.1 3.7 3.6
0.23-0.35 955 0.4 -0.1 0.3 0.0 3.6 3.6
GE 0.35 757 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 3.5 3.6
DSH NOT AVAILABLE** 564 -10.7 0.8 -9.9 0.2 -6.4 -6.0
URBAN TEACHING/DSH:
TEACHING DSH 916 0.4 -0.1 0.3 -0.1 3.5 3.4
NO TEACHING/DSH 1455 0.4 -0.1 0.3 0.1 3.7 3.7
NO TEACHING/NO DSH 9 2.8 2.2 5.0 0.0 8.4 8.3
DSH NOT AVAILABLE2 536 -10.7 0.8 -9.9 0.3 -6.4 -5.9
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP:
VOLUNTARY 2146 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.0 3.6 3.5
PROPRIETARY 1179 0.0 -0.2 -0.2 0.2 3.3 3.4
GOVERNMENT 586 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.1 3.6 3.6
Column (1) shows total providers.
Column (2A) shows the impact of changes resulting from the reclassification of HCPCS codes among APC groups resulting from updated 2006 claims data and implementation of policies not related to packaging, such as proposed payment for brachytherapy sources.
Column (2B) shows the impact of changes resulting from the packaging proposal and any resulting changes to APC recalibration and discounting patterns.
Column (2) shows the combined impact of all APC reconfiguration and recalibration changes in columns 2A and 2B.
Column (3) shows the budget neutral impact of updating the wage index and rural adjustment by applying the FY 2008 hospital inpatient wage index and extending the rural adjustment to brachytherapy sources.
Column (4) shows the impact of all budget neutrality adjustments and the addition of the market basket update.
Column (5) shows the additional adjustments to the conversion factor resulting from the change in the pass-through estimate and outlier payments. This column also shows the impact of the expiring 508 wage reclassification, which ends in September 2007
* These 4,171 providers include children and cancer hospitals, which are held harmless to pre-BBA payment to cost ratios, and Community Mental Health Centers.
** Complete DSH numbers are not available for providers that are not paid under IPPS, including rehabilitation, psychiatric, and long-term care hospitals.
*** Section 1833(t)(7)(D) of the Act specifies that rural hospitals with 100 or fewer beds (that are not also sole community hospitals) receive additional payment for covered hospital outpatient services furnished during CY 2008 for which the prospective payment system amount is less than the pre-BBA amount. The amount of payment is increased by 85 percent of that difference for CY 2008.

4. Estimated Effect of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

For services for which the beneficiary pays a copayment of 20 percent of the payment rate, the beneficiary share of payment would increase for services for which the OPPS payments would rise and would decrease for services for which the OPPS payments would fall. For example, for an electrocardiogram (APC 0099), the minimum unadjusted copayment in CY 2007 was $4.66. In this proposed rule, the minimum unadjusted copayment for APC 0099 is $4.98 because the OPPS payment for the service would increase under this proposed rule. In another example, for a Level IV Needle Biopsy (APC 0037), in the CY 2007 OPPS, the national unadjustedcopayment was $228.76, and the minimum unadjusted copayment was $126.20. In this proposed rule, the national unadjusted copayment for APC 0037 is $228.70. The minimum unadjusted copayment for APC 0037 is $177.83, or 20 percent of the payment for APC 0037. The minimum unadjusted copayment would rise because the payment rate for APC 0037 would rise. In all cases, the statute limits beneficiary liability for copayment for a service to the inpatient hospital deductible for the applicable year. For CY 2007, the inpatient deductible is $992.

In order to better understand the impact of changes in copayment on beneficiaries, we modeled the percent change in total copayment liability using CY 2006 claims. We estimate, using the claims of the 4,171 hospitals and CMHCs on which our modeling is based, that total beneficiary liability for copayments would decline as an overall percentage of total payments from 26.6 percent in CY 2007 to 25.6 percent in CY 2008. This estimated decline in beneficiary liability is a consequence of the APC recalibration and reconfiguration we are proposing to make for CY 2008.

With respect to partial hospitalization, the copayment in CY 2007 of $46.95 would decline to $35.98 under this proposed rule as a result of the proposed decline in the per diem payment for partial hospitalization from $234.73 in CY 2007 to $179.88 for CY 2008.

5. Conclusion

The changes in this proposed rule would affect all classes of hospitals. Some classes of hospitals experience significant gains and others less significant gains, but almost all classes of hospitals would experience positive updates in OPPS payments in CY 2008. Table 67 demonstrates the estimated distributional impact of the OPPS budget neutrality requirements and an additional 3.3 percent increase in payments for CY 2008, after considering all proposed changes to APC reconfiguration and recalibration, including those resulting from the proposal to expand packaging and the proposal to pay for brachytherapy sources on a prospective payment basis, as well as the proposed market basket increase, and the estimated cost of outliers and proposed changes to the pass through estimate. The accompanying discussion, in combination with the rest of this proposed rule constitutes a regulatory impact analysis.

6. Accounting Statement

As required by OMB Circular A-4 (available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a004/a-4.pdf ), in Table 68, we have prepared an accounting statement showing the CY 2008 estimated hospital OPPS incurred benefit impact associated with the estimated CY 2008 outpatient hospital market basket update shown in this proposed rule, based on the 2007 Trustees' Report baseline. This estimate only reflects the effect of the statutorily required market basket update and does not take into account potential enrollment, utilization, or case-mix changes. All estimated impacts are classified as transfers.

Category Transfers
Annualized Monetized Transfers $0.8
From Whom To Whom? Federal Government to outpatient hospitals and other providers who receive payment under the hospital OPPS.

C. Effects of ASC Payment System Changes in This Proposed Rule

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are publishing elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register the final rule for the revised ASC payment system, effective January 1, 2008. In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we adopted the method we will use to set payment rates for ASC services furnished in association with covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary procedures beginning January 1, 2008. In that final rule, we established that the OPPS relative payment weights and payment rates will be used as the basis for the payment of most covered surgical procedures andcovered ancillary services under the revised ASC payment system.

In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we also established that we would update the ASC payment system annually as part of the OPPS rulemaking cycle. As part of the annual OPPS rulemaking cycle, we indicated we would update the ASC covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services, as well as their payment rates. Such an update is very important because the OPPS relative payment weights and rates will be used as the basis for the payment of most covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services under the revised ASC payment system. This joint update process will ensure that the ASC updates occur in a regular, predictable, and timely manner, and that the ASC payment rates immediately reflect the updatedOPPS relative payment weights.

In this CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, we are proposing to update the revised ASC payment system for CY 2008 to reflect the proposed CY 2008 OPPS relative payment weights and rates, as well as update the list of covered surgical and covered ancillary services. We are also proposing to revise the regulations to make practice expense payment to physicians who perform noncovered ASC procedures in ASCs based on the MPFS facility PE RVUs and to exclude covered ancillary radiology services and covered ancillary drugs and biologicals from the categories of DHS that are subject to the physician self-referral prohibition.

The revised Medicare ASC payment system that we are implementing beginning January 1, 2008 could have a far-reaching effect on the provision of outpatient surgical services for a number of years to come for several reasons. First, the list of procedures that will be eligible for payment under the revised ASC payment system is greatly expanded from the list of surgical procedures eligible for payment under the ASC payment system in CY 2007 and earlier years. In addition, we are moving from a limited fee schedule based on nine disparate payment groups to a payment system incorporating relative payment weights for groups of procedures with similar clinical and resource characteristics, that is, the APC groups that are the unit of payment in the OPPS.

Implementation by January 1, 2008 of a revised ASC payment system designed to result in budget neutrality is mandated by section 626 of Pub. L. 108-173. To set ASC payment rates for CY 2008 under the revised payment system, we are multiplying ASC relative payment weights for surgical procedures by an ASC conversion factor that we calculated to result in the same amount of aggregateMedicare expenditures in CY 2008 as we estimate would have been made if the revised payment system were not implemented.

The effects of the expanded number and types of procedures for which an ASC payment may be made and other policy changes that affect the revised payment system, combined with significant changes in payment rates for covered surgical procedures, will vary across ASCs, depending on whether or not the ASC limits its services to those in a particular surgical specialty area, the volume of specific services provided by the ASC, the extent to which ASCs will offer different services, and the percentage of its patients that are Medicare beneficiaries.

In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we estimated the CY 2008 ASC payment rates, budget neutrality factor, and impacts using the CY 2007 OPPS relative payment weights with an estimated update factor for CY 2008, the CY 2007 MPFS PE RVUs trended forward to CY 2008, and CY 2005 utilization data projected forward to CY 2008. In that final rule, we indicated that these estimates were illustrative and that the CY 2008 ASC payment rates and budget neutrality factor would be proposed in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule based on the methodology for calculating budget neutrality established in the July 2007 final rule and incorporating the proposed CY 2008 OPPS relative payment weights, the proposed CY 2008 MPFS PE RVUs, and CY 2006 utilization information projected forward to CY 2008. The final CY 2008 ASC payment rates and budget neutrality factor will be established in the CY 2008 OPPS/ASC final rule with comment period, in accord with the methodology for calculating budget neutrality established in the July 2007 final rule and based on the final CY 2008 OPPS payment weights, the final CY 2008 MPFS RVUs, and updated CY 2006 utilization data projected forward to CY 2008.

Our final methodology for calculating the budget neutrality adjustment factor established in the July 2007 final rule considered not only the effects of the new payment rates to be implemented under the revised payment system, but also the estimated net effect of migration of new ASC procedures across ambulatory care settings. Both the estimated budget neutrality adjustment factor presented in the July 2007 final rule and the budget neutrality adjustment factor proposed in this rule are based on that methodology, which takes into account projected migration. In the final model, we assume that over the first 2 years of the revised payment system, approximately 25 percent of the HOPD volume of new ASC procedures would migrate from the HOPD service setting to ASCs, and that over the 4-year transition period, approximately 15 percent of the physicians' office volume of new ASC procedures would migrate to ASCs.

We estimate that the revised ASC payment system will result in neither savings nor costs to the Medicare program in CY 2008. That is, because it is designed to be budget neutral, in CY 2008, the revised ASC payment system will neither increase nor decrease expenditures under Part B of Medicare. We further estimate that beneficiaries will save approximately $20 million under the revisedASC payment system in CY 2008, because ASC payment rates will, in most cases, be lower than OPPS payment rates for the same services and because, except for screening flexible sigmoidoscopy and screening colonoscopy procedures, beneficiary coinsurance for ASC services is 20 percent rather than 20 to 40 percent as is the case under the OPPS. (The only possible instance in which an ASC coinsurance amount could exceed the OPPS copayment amount would be when the coinsurance amount for a procedure under the revised ASC payment system exceeds the hospital inpatient deductible. Section 1833(t)(8)(C)(i) of the Act provides that the copayment amount for a procedure paid under the OPPS cannot exceed the inpatient deductible established for the year in which the procedure is performed, but there is no such requirement related to the ASC coinsurance amount.) Beneficiary coinsurance for services migrating from physicians' offices to ASCs may decrease or increase under the revised ASC payment system, depending on the particular service and whether the Medicare payment to the physician for providing that service in his or her office is higher or lower than the sum of the Medicare payment to the ASC for providing the facility portion of that service and the Medicare payment to the physician for providing that service in a facility (non-office) setting. As noted previously, the net effect of the revised ASC payment system on beneficiary coinsurance, taking into account the migration of services from HOPDs and physicians' offices, is estimated to be $20 million in beneficiary savings in CY 2008.

1. Alternatives Considered

Alternatives to the changes we are making and the reasons that we have chosen the options are discussed throughout this proposed rule. Some of the major issues discussed in this proposed rule and the options considered are discussed below.

a. Office-Based Procedures

According to our final policy for the revised ASC payment system, we designate as office-based those procedures that are added to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures in CY 2008 or later years and that we determine are predominantly performed in physicians' offices based on consideration of the most recent available volume and utilization data for each individual procedure code and/or, if appropriate, the clinical characteristics, utilization, and volume of related codes. We establish payment for procedures designated as office-based at the lesser of the MPFS nonfacility PE RVU amount or the ASC rate developed according to the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system. In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we designated a number of procedures as office-based, based on our evaluation of the most recent available CY 2005 volume and utilization data for each individual procedure code and/or related codes. In developing this proposed rule, we reviewed the newly available CY 2006 utilization data for all those surgical procedures newly added for ASC payment in CY 2008 that were assigned payment indicator "G2" as non-office-based additions in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system. Based on this analysis, we are proposing to designate 19 additional procedures as office-based for CY 2008. We considered two alternatives in developing this proposal.

The first alternative we considered was to make no change to the current policy for these 19 procedures. This would mean that we would continue to pay these procedures at the standard ASC payment rate developed according to the standard methodology of the revised ASC payment system. We did not select this alternative because our analysis of the most recently available utilization data for these services and related procedures indicates that these 19 procedures could be considered to be predominantly performed in physicians' offices. We were concerned that if these services were not designated as office-based, it could create financial incentives for these procedures to shift from physicians' offices to ASCs for reasons unrelated to the most appropriate setting for surgical care.

The second alternative we considered, and the alternative we selected, is to propose to designate 19 additional procedures as office-based for CY 2008. We selected this alternative because our claims data indicate that these procedures could beconsidered to be predominantly performed in physicians' offices. We believe that designating these procedures as office-based, which results in the ASC payment rate for these procedures being capped at the physician office rate (that is, the MPFS nonfacility practice PE RVU amount), if applicable, is an appropriate step to ensure that Medicare payment policy does not create financial incentives for such procedures to shift unnecessarily from physicians' offices to ASCs.

b. Partial Device Credits

We are proposing to reduce the ASC payment by one half of the device offset amount for certain surgical procedures into which the device cost is packaged, when an ASC receives a partial credit toward replacement of specific implantable devices. This partial payment reduction would apply when the amount of the device credit is greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted. Under this proposed policy, both the Medicare payment to the ASC and the beneficiary coinsurance liability would be reduced when an ASC receives a partial device credit. This proposal is an extension of the policy established in the final rule for the revised ASC payment system, which reduces the ASC payment by the full device offset amount for certain devices when the ASC receives a replacement device without cost or receives a credit for the full cost of the device being replaced. This partial device credit proposal for ASCs mirrors the partial device credit proposal for the OPPS in this proposed rule. We considered several alternatives in developing this partial device credit proposal for CY 2008.

The first alternative we considered was to make no change to the current policy. Under this alternative, Medicare and the beneficiary would continue to pay the ASC the full payment rate for the device implantation procedure even if the ASC received a substantial credit towards the cost of the replacement device. The ASC payment for the device implantation procedure is based on the OPPS relative weight for the procedure, which is calculated using only OPPS claims for which the full cost of a device is billed. We did not select this alternative because we believe that, as long as the ASC payment amount is established based on an OPPS relative weight that iscalculated using only claims that reflect the full cost of the device when there is no credit, there should be a reduction in the Medicare payment amount when the ASC receives a substantial credit toward cost of the replacement device. Similarly, we believe that the beneficiary cost sharing should be based on an amount that also reflects the credit.

The second alternative we considered was to extend the current no cost/full credit reduction policy to cases of partial credit without change. This would reduce the payment in all cases in which the ASC received a credit by the full offset amount for the device implantation procedure, that is, by 100 percent of the estimated device cost included in the procedure payment rate. We did not select this alternative because we did not believe it was appropriate to reduce the payment to the ASC by the full cost of a device if the ASC only received a partial credit, and not a full credit, towards the cost of the device.

The third alternative, which we are proposing, is to reduce the ASC procedure payment by 50 percent of the offset amount (that would be applied if the ASC received full credit) in cases in which the ASC receives a partial credit greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted. Moreover, we are proposing to require the ASC to report a new modifier when the ASC receives a partial credit that is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the cost of the device being replaced. We are proposing this alternative because we believe that this approach provides an appropriate and equitable payment to the ASC from Medicare and will reduce the beneficiary's cost sharing for the service.

c. Payment to Physicians for Services Not on the ASC List of Covered Surgical Procedures

Under current policy, when physicians perform surgical procedures in ASCs that are included on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures, they are paid under the MPFS for the PE component using the facility PE RVUs. When physicians perform surgical procedures in ASCs that are not included on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures and for which Medicare does not allow facility payments to ASCs, physicians currently are paid for the PE component at the higher nonfacility rate(unless a nonfacility rate does not exist in which case Medicare pays the facility rate). In this proposed rule, we are proposing that regardless of whether a procedure is on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures, a physician performing that procedure in an ASC would receive payment based on the facility PE RVUs and excluding the technical component (TC) payment, if applicable. We considered two alternatives in developing this proposal.

The first alternative we considered was to make no change to the current policy concerning physician payment for services performed in ASCs that are not on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures. Under current policy, the physician is paid the higher nonfacility PE amount when the physician performs a service in an ASC that is not on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures (unless a nonfacility rate does not exist in which case Medicare pays the facility rate). In the final rule for the revised ASC payment system, we adopted a final policy that identifies and excludes from ASC payment only those procedures that could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay. Because these excluded procedures have been specifically identified by CMS as procedures that could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay, we do not believe it would be appropriate to provide payment based on the higher nonfacility PE RVUs to physicians who furnish them as we do not believe these procedures are safe for performance in an ASC. Consequently, we did not select this alternative.

The second alternative that we considered, and that we selected, was to propose that a physician performing a procedure in an ASC would receive payment based on the facility PE RVUs and excluding the TC payment, if applicable, regardless of whether a procedure is on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures. We selected this alternative for several reasons. We believe ASCs are facilities that are similar, insofar as the delivery of surgical and related nonsurgical services, to HOPDs.Specifically, when services are provided in ASCs, the ASC, not the physician, bears responsibility for the facility costs associated with the service. This situation parallels the hospital facility resource responsibility for hospital outpatient services. Therefore, we believe it would be more appropriate for physicians to be paid for all services furnished in ASCs just as they would be paid for all services furnished in the hospital outpatient setting. In addition, because we have adopted a final policy for the revised ASC payment system that identifies and excludes from ASC payment only those procedures that could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay, we believe that it would be incongruous with the revised ASC payment system methodology to continue to pay the higher nonfacility rate to physicians who furnish excluded ASC procedures.

2. Limitations of Our Analysis

Presented here are the projected effects of the policy and statutory changes that will be effective for CY 2008 on aggregate ASC utilization and Medicare payments. One limitation of this analysis is that we could only infer the effects of the revised payment system on different types of ASCs, for example, single or multispecialty, high or low volume, and urban or nonurban ASCs, based on an overall comparison of procedure volumes and facility payments between the current and the revised payment system. At this time, we do not have a provider-level dataset of CY 2006ASC utilization that accurately identifies unique ASCs and their geographic information that would allow us to compare estimated payments and geographic adjustment among classes of ASCs based on a provider-level analysis.

A second limitation is our lack of information on ASC resource use. ASCs are not required to file Medicare cost reports and, therefore, we do not have cost information to evaluate whether or not the proposed payments for ASC services coincide with the resources required by ASCs to provide those services.

A third limitation of our analysis is our inability to predict changes in service mix between CY 2006 and CY 2008 with precision. The aggregated impact tables below are based upon a methodology that assumes no changes in service mix with respect to the CY 2006 ASC data used for this proposed rule. We believe that the net effect on Medicare expenditures of changes in service mix for current ASC covered surgical procedures will be negligible in the aggregate. Such changes may have differential effects across surgical specialties as ASCs adjust to proposed payment rates. However, we are unable to accurately project such changes at a disaggregated level. Clearly, individual ASCs will experience changes in payment that differ from the aggregated estimated changes presented below.

Because we do not have experience with ASC payment under the revised payment system, we have relied on comments and information from stakeholders in response to our August 2006 proposed rule for the revised ASC payment system to mitigate the limitations in the data available to us for analysis of the impact of the changes on classes of specialty ASCs, on physicians, and on beneficiaries. We anticipate improving the accuracy of estimated impacts over time.

3. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on ASCs

a. Payment to ASCs

Some ASCs are multispecialty facilities that perform the gamut of surgical procedures, from excision of lesions to hernia repair to cataract extraction; others focus on a single specialty and perform only a limited range of surgical procedures, such as eye procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, or orthopedic surgery. The combined effect on an individual ASC of the CY 2008 revised payment system and the expanded ASC list of covered surgical procedures will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the mix of services the ASC provides, the volume of specific services provided by the ASC, the percentage of its patients who are Medicare beneficiaries, and the extent to which an ASC will choose to provide different services. The following discussion presents two tables that provide estimates of the impact of the revised ASC payment system on Medicare payments to ASC for current ASC services, assuming the same mix of services as offered by ASCs in our CY 2006 claims data. The first table depicts aggregate percent change in payment by surgical specialty group and the other compares payment for procedures estimated to receive the most payment in CY 2008 under the current payment system. A third table highlights changes in payment rates between this CY 2008 proposed rule and those in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system for procedures estimated to receive the most payment in CY 2008 under the existing payment system.

In section XVI.C. of this proposed rule, we reiterate the transition of 4 years, where payments will generally be made using a blend of the rates based on the CY 2007 ASC payment rate and the revised ASC payment rate. In CY 2008, we will pay ASCs using a 75/25 blend, in which payment will be calculated by adding 75 percent of the CY 2007 ASC rate for a surgical procedure on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures and 25 percent of the revised CY 2008 ASC rate for the same procedure. For CYs 2009 and 2010, we will transition the blend first to 50/50 and then to a 25/75 blend of the CY 2007 ASC rate and the revisedASC payment rate. Beginning in CY 2011, we will pay ASCs for covered surgical procedures on the CY 2007 ASC list at the fully implemented revised ASC payment rates. We will not transition payment for procedures that were not included on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures in CY 2007; we will pay these procedures as at the fully implemented ASC rate, beginning in CY 2008.

Table 69 shows the impact of the revised payment system by surgical specialty group. We have aggregated the surgical HCPCS codes by specialty group and estimated the effect on aggregated payment for surgical specialty groups, considering separately the proposed CY 2008 transitional rate and the proposed fully implemented revised payment rate discussed above. The groups are sorted for display in descending order by estimated Medicare program payment to ASCs for CY 2008 in the absence of the revised ASC payment system. The following is an explanation of the information presented in Table 69.

• Column 1- Surgical Specialty Group indicates the surgical specialties into which ASC procedures are grouped. We used the CPT code range definitions and Level II HCPCS codes and Category III CPT codes, as appropriate, to account for all surgical procedures to which the proposed Medicare program payments are attributed.

• Column 2- Estimated CY 2008 ASC Payments in the absence of the revised ASC payment system were calculated by multiplying the CY 2007 ASC payment rate by CY 2008 ASC utilization (which is based on CY 2006 ASC utilization multiplied by a factor of 1.176 to take into account expected volume growth with volume adjustment, as appropriate, for the multiple procedure discount). The resulting amount was then multiplied by 0.8 to estimate the Medicare program's share of the total payments to the ASC. The estimated CY 2008 payment amounts are expressed in millions of dollars.

• Column 3- Estimated CY 2008 Percent Change with Transition (75/25 Blend) is the aggregate percentage increase or decrease in Medicare program payment to ASCs for each surgical specialty group that is attributable to proposed changes in the ASC payment rates for CY 2008 under the 75/25 blend of the CY 2007 ASC payment rate and the CY 2008 revised ASC payment rate.

• Column 4- Estimated CY 2008 Percent Change without Transition (Fully Implemented) is the aggregate percentage increase or decrease in Medicare program payment to ASCs for each surgical specialty group that is attributable to proposed changes in the ASC payment rates for CY 2008 if there were no transition period to the revised payment rates. The percentages appearing in column 4 are presented as a comparison for the transition policy in column 3 and do not depict the impact of the fully implemented proposal in 2011.

Table 69 depicts estimated proposed changes to ASCs' payments at the surgical specialty group level. For all but gastrointestinal procedures, if an ASC offers the same mix of services in CY 2008 that is reflected in our national CY 2006 claims data, proposed Medicare payments to the ASC for services in that surgical specialty group are expected to increase under the revised payment system. If the revised payment system was fully implemented in CY 2008, we would expect all but gastrointestinal procedures and nervous system procedures to receive greaterMedicare payment. In addition to the impacts on Medicare payments for current ASC procedures shown in Table 69, it is important to note that estimated CY 2008 payments to ASCs are estimated to increase by more than $240 million in CY 2008 due to projected migration of new ASC services from HOPDs and physician offices to ASC. This increased spending in ASCs is projected to be fully offset by savings from reduced spending in HOPDs and physicians' offices due to service migration.

Surgical specialty group Estimated CY 2008 ASC payments (in millions) Estimated CY 2008 percent change with transition(75/25 blend) Estimated CY 2008 percent change without transition (fully implemented)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Eye and ocular adnexa $1,205 1 5
Digestive system 661 -4 -14
Nervous system 251 3 -2
Musculoskeletal system 148 25 100
Integumentary system 81 8 34
Genitourinary system 68 12 46
Respiratory system 19 18 72
Cardiovascular system 7 25 98
Auditory system 4 24 83
Hemic and lymphatic systems 2 32 129
Other systems 0.1 29 116

Table 70 below shows the estimated impact of the revised payment system on proposed aggregate ASC payments for selected procedures during the first year of implementation (CY 2008) with and without the transitional blended rate. The table displays 30 of the procedures receiving the highest estimated CY 2008 ASC payments under the existing Medicare payment system. The HCPCS codes are sorted in descending order by estimated program payment.

• Column 1- HCPCS code

• Column 2- Short Descriptor of the HCPCS code

• Column 3- Estimated CY 2008 ASC Payments in the absence of the revised payment system were calculated by multiplying the CY 2007 ASC payment rate by CY 2008 ASC utilization (which is based on CY 2006 ASC utilization multiplied by a factor of 1.176 to take into account expected volume growth with volume adjustment, as appropriate, for the multiple procedure discount). The resulting amount was then multiplied by 0.8 to estimate the Medicare program's share of the total payments to the ASC. The estimated CY 2008 payment amounts are expressed in millions of dollars.

• Column 4- CY 2008 Proposed Percent Change with Transition (75/25 Blend) reflects the percent differences between the estimated ASC payment rates for CY 2008 under the current system and the proposed payment rates for CY 2008 under the revised system, incorporating a 75/25 blend of the estimated ASC payment using the CY 2007 ASC payment rate and the CY 2008 revised ASC payment rate.

• Column 5- CY 2008 Proposed Percent Change without Transition (Fully Implemented) reflects the percent differences between the estimated ASC payment rates for CY 2008 under the current system and the proposed estimated payment rates for CY 2008 under the revised payment system if there were no transition period to the revised payment rates. The percentages appearing in column 5 are presented as a comparison for the transition policy in column 4 and do not depict the impact of the fully implemented proposal in 2011.

HCPCS code Short Descriptor Estimated CY 2008 ASC payments (in millions) Estimated CY 2008 percent change (75/25 blend) Estimated CY 2008 percent changes without transition (fully implemented)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage $981 1 3
43239 Upper GI endoscopy, biopsy 143 -5 -19
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy 133 -4 -16
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy 110 -4 -16
66821 After cataract laser surgery 87 -8 -31
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy 87 -4 -16
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) 70 -3 -11
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s 42 -3 -11
66982 Cataract surgery, complex 37 1 3
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy 36 -4 -16
15823 Revision of upper eyelid 35 5 21
G0121 Colon ca scrn not hi rsk ind 34 -6 -26
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind 27 -6 -26
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s ADD-on 24 -12 -48
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s 24 -3 -11
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis 23 2 8
52000 Cystoscopy 21 -6 -24
67904 Repair eyelid defect 16 7 26
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery 15 18 72
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 15 23 94
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire 14 -5 -19
62310 Inject spine c/t 12 -3 -11
64484 Inj foramen epidural ADD-on 11 -3 -11
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 11 23 94
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth 9 -3 -11
28285 Repair of hammertoe 9 18 72
67038 Strip retinal membrane 9 30 120
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery 9 -2 -9
64623 Destr paravertebral n ADD-on 9 -3 -11
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy 8 -4 -16

Over time, we believe that the current ASC payment system has served as an incentive to ASCs to focus on providing procedures for which they determine Medicare payments would support the ASC's continued operation. We would expect that, under the existing payment system, the ASC payment rates for many of the most frequently performed procedures in ASCs are similar to the OPPS payment rates for the same procedures. Conversely, we would expect that procedures with existing ASC payment rates that are substantially lower than the OPPS rates would be performed least often in ASCs. We believe the revised ASC payment system represents a major stride towards encouraging greater efficiency in ASCs and promoting a significant increase in the breadth of surgical procedures performed in ASCs, because it distributes payments across the entire spectrum of covered surgical procedures, based on a coherent system of relative payment weights that are related to the clinical and facility resource characteristics of those procedures.

Table 70 identifies a number of ASC procedures receiving the highest estimated CY 2008 payment under the current system and shows that most of them will experience payment decreases in CY 2008 under the revised ASC payment system. This contrasts with the estimated aggregate payment increases at the surgical specialty group level displayed in Table 69. In fact, Table 69 shows only one surgical specialty group of procedures for which the proposed payments are expected to decrease in the first year under the revised ASC payment system, and only two groups for which a decrease would be expected if there were no transition period to the revised CY 2008 payment rates. The estimated increased payments at the full group level are due to the moderating effect of the proposed payment increases for the less frequently performed procedures within the surgical specialty group. The exception to this is the surgical specialty group of eye and ocular adnexa where the projected aggregate increase in CY 2008 under the revised system is driven by a small proposed increase, 1 percent, in payment for the highest volume procedure (CPT code 66984, Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedures), manual or mechanical technique (e.g., irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification)).

As a result of the redistribution of payments across the expanded breadth of surgical procedures for which Medicare will provide an ASC payment, we believe that ASCs may change the mix of services they provide over the next several years. The revised ASC payment system should encourage ASCs to expand their service mix beyond the handful of the highest paying procedures which comprise the majority of ASC utilization under the existing ASC payment system. For example, although the proposed payment rate for cystoscopy (CPT code 52000), the highest volume ASC genitourinary procedure, is 6 percent less for CY 2008 than under the existing payment system, overall proposed payment to ASCs for the group of genitourinary procedures currently performed in ASCs is expected to increase by 12 percent. Although a urology specialty ASC may currently perform more cystoscopy procedures than any other genitourinary procedure, we believe that under the revised ASC payment system, each ASC has the opportunity to adapt to the payment decrease for its most frequently performed procedures by offering an increased breadth of procedures, still within the clinical specialty area, and receive payments that are adequate to support continued operations. Similarly, proposed payment for all of the highest volume pain management injection procedures are expected to decrease in CY 2008, although payment for nervous system procedures overall are expected to increase. However, without a transition for CY 2008, we estimate that payments also would decrease slightly for the nervous system surgical specialty group.

For those procedures that will be paid a significantly lower amount under the revised payment system than they are currently paid, we believe that their current payment rates, which are closer to the OPPS payment rates than other ASC procedures, are likely to be generous relative to ASC costs, so ASCs would, in all likelihood, continue performing those procedures under the revised payment system. We also note that the majority of the most frequently performed ASC procedures specifically studied by the GAO, as described in the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, appear in Table 70 with proposed payment decreases under the revised ASC payment system. The GAO concluded that for these procedures the OPPS APC groups accurately reflect the relativecosts of procedures performed at ASCs and that ASCs have substantially lower costs.

For some procedures the proposed payment amounts in CY 2008 are much higher than the CY 2007 rates currently paid to ASCs. For example, payment for CPT code 67038 (Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with epiretinal membrane stripping) increases by 30 percent compared to estimated CY 2008 payments under the current system. Similarly, the proposed CY 2008 ASC payment for CPT code 29880 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscetomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving)) increases by 23 percent. For these two procedures and the other procedures with estimated payment increases greater than 10 percent, the increases are due to the comparatively higher OPPS rates which, when adjusted by the ASC budget neutrality factor and blended with the CY 2007 ASC payment amounts, generate CY 2008 ASC payment rates that are substantially above the current CY 2007 ASC payment amounts.

As proposed in this rule, payments for most of the highest volume colonoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures will decrease under the revised payment system. Table 69 estimates that payment decreases also are expected for the gastrointestinal surgical specialty group overall. We believe that decreased payments for so many of the gastrointestinal procedures are because current ASC payment rates are close to the OPPS rates. Procedures with current payment rates that are nearly as high as their OPPS rates are negatively affected under the revised payment system while procedures for which ASC rates have historically been much lower than the comparable OPPS rates are positively affected. The payment decreases expected in the first year under the revised ASC payment system for some of the high volume gastrointestinal procedures are not large (all less than 7 percent). We believe that ASCs can generally continue to cover their costs for these procedures, and that ASCs specializing in providing those services will be able to adapt their business practices and case mix to manage declines for individual procedures.

In addition to the procedures currently on the ASC list of covered surgical procedures discussed above, in CY 2008 we also are adding hundreds of surgical procedures to the already extensive list of procedures for which Medicare allows payment to ASCs, creating new opportunities for ASCs to expand their range of covered surgical procedures. For the first time, ASCs will be paid separately for covered ancillary services that are integral to covered surgical procedures, including certain radiology procedures, costly drugs and biologicals, devices with pass-through status under the OPPS, and brachytherapy sources. While separately paid radiology services will be paid based on their ASC relative payment weight calculated according to the standard rate-setting methodology of the revised ASC payment system or to the MPFS nonfacility practice expense amount, whichever is lower, the other items newly eligible for separate payment in ASCs will be paid comparably to their OPPS rates because we would not expect ASCs to experience efficiencies in providing them. Lastly, the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system established a specific payment methodology for device-intensive procedures that provides the same packaged payment for the device as under the OPPS, while providing a reduced service payment that is subject to the 4-year transition if the device-intensive procedure is on the CY 2007 ASC list of covered surgical procedures. We expect that this final methodology will allow ASCs to continue to expand their provision of device-intensive services and to begin performing new device intensive ASC procedures.

Table 71 displays a comparison of the Medicare payment rates for ASC procedures receiving the highest estimated CY 2008 payment under the current ASC payment system, based on the estimates provided in the July 2007 ASC final rule for illustrative purposes, and the proposed payment rates presented in this CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule.

• Column 1- HCPCS code.

• Column 2- Short Descriptor of the HCPCS code.

• Column 3- Estimated CY 2008 ASC Payments in the absence of the revised payment system were calculated by multiplying the CY 2007 ASC payment rate by CY 2008 ASC utilization (which is based on CY 2006 ASC utilization multiplied by a factor of 1.176 to take into account expected volume growth with volume adjustment, as appropriate, for the multiple procedure discount). The resulting amount was then multiplied by 0.8 to estimate the Medicare program's share of the total payments to the ASC. The estimated CY 2008 payment amounts are expressed in millions of dollars.

• Column 4- Final Rule Estimated CY 2008 Payment Rate with Transition (75/25 Blend) presents the estimated CY 2008 payment rate from the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system.

• Column 5- Proposed Rule Estimated CY 2008 Payment Rate presents the proposed CY 2008 payment rate in this proposed rule.

• Column 6- Estimated Percent Change from Final Rule to Proposed Rule presents the percent change in the payment rate from the final rule to this proposed rule.

Table 71 shows that although the estimated ASC budget neutrality percentage has changed from the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system (67 percent) to this CY 2008 OPPS/ASC proposed rule (65 percent), payment rates for individual procedures generally change very little from the final rule to this proposed rule. Due to the proposed OPPS APC recalibration for CY 2008, including the OPPS packaging proposal, the CY 2008 OPPS payment rates are typically increasing slightly for many surgical procedures compared to the CY 2007 OPPS payment rates. Because the proposed CY 2008 ASC payment rates in this proposed rule are a product of typically higher OPPS payment rates and a slightly lower budget neutrality factor (as compared to the final rule on the revised ASC payment system), these two forces in many cases balance each other, and the resulting ASC payment rates estimated in this proposed rule for many procedures change little compared with the final rule for the revised ASC payment system. Because we have not revised our budget neutrality methodology nor other ASC ratesetting policies from the July 2007 final rule, to the extent that there are significant observed changes for particular surgical procedures in estimated payment rates between the final rule and this proposed rule, these reflect more specific changes in the OPPS payment rates stemming from the proposed APC recalibration, including the effects of the OPPS packaging proposal, under the proposed CY 2008 OPPS.

HCPCS code Short Descriptor Estimated CY 2008 ASC payments (in millions) July 2007 ASC final rule estimated CY 2008 payment rate (75/25 blend) Proposed rule estimated CY 2008 payment rate (75/25 blend) Estimated percent change from July 2007 ASC final rule to proposed rule
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage $981 $981.09 $980.43 0
43239 Upper GI endoscopy, biopsy 143 422.96 424.27 0
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy 133 427.76 428.0 2
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy 110 427.76 428.02 0
66821 After cataract laser surgery 87 288.45 288.60 0
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy 87 427.76 428.02 0
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) 70 317.40 323.62 2
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s 42 317.40 323.62 2
66982 Cataract surgery, complex 37 981.09 980.43 0
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy 36 427.76 428.02 0
15823 Revision of upper eyelid 35 687.02 754.42 10
G0121 Colon ca scrn not hi rsk ind 34 417.98 417.44 0
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind 27 417.98 417.44 0
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s ADD-on 24 310.64 292.80 -6
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s 24 317.40 323.62 2
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis 23 338.21 339.52 0
52000 Cystoscopy 21 318.83 312.97 -2
67904 Repair eyelid defect 16 654.63 671.51 3
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery 15 524.35 526.05 0
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 15 776.94 777.27 0
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire 14 422.96 424.27 0
62310 Inject spine c/t 12 317.40 323.62 2
64484 Inj foramen epidural ADD-on 11 317.40 323.62 2
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 11 776.94 777.27 0
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth 9 310.64 323.62 4
28285 Repair of hammertoe 9 599.75 601.67 0
67038 Strip retinal membrane 9 935.83 932.21 0
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery 9 1,308.69 1,309.02 0
64623 Destr paravertebral n ADD-on 9 317.40 323.62 2
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy 8 427.76 428.02 0

b. Payment to Physicians for Performing Excluded ASC Procedures in an ASC

As discussed in section XVI.G. of this proposed rule, we are proposing to pay physicians at the facility rate for furnishing procedures in ASCs that are excluded from the ASC list of covered procedures. This policy reduces site of service (facility versus nonfacility) differentials that currently exist and aligns physician payment policies for services furnished in ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.

We believe that the effect of the proposed change will be small. Currently, physicians are paid for procedures performed in ASCs that are not on the list of ASC covered surgical procedures based on the nonfacility PE RVUs, unless a nonfacility rate does not exist in which case they are paid based on the facility rate. For CY 2008, we excluded procedures from the ASC list of covered surgical procedures because they could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay and, as such, these procedures are generally more complex than procedures furnished in physicians' offices. Consequently, most surgical procedures that will be excluded from the list of ASC covered surgical procedures in CY 2008 do not have nonfacility PE RVUs. Specifically, only 25 of approximately 280 excluded ASC procedures for CY 2008 have nonfacility PE RVUs. As a result, even under our current policy, physicians performing an excluded ASC procedure in an ASC would be paid for most excluded procedures based on the facility PE RVUs. Thus, our proposed policy to pay physicians for excluded ASC procedures performed in ASCs based on the facility PE RVUs would only impact Medicare payment rates for the small proportion of excluded procedures that have nonfacility PE RVUs.

4. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

a. Payment to ASCs

We estimate that the changes for CY 2008 will be positive for beneficiaries in at least two respects. Except for screening colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures, the ASC coinsurance rate for all procedures is 20 percent. This contrasts with procedures performed in HOPDs where the beneficiary is responsible for copayments that range from 20 percent to 40 percent. In addition, ASC payment rates under the revised payment system are lower than payment rates for the same procedures under the OPPS, so the beneficiary coinsurance amount under the ASC payment system almost always will be less than the OPPS copayment amount for the same services. (The only exceptions will be when the ASC coinsurance amount exceeds the inpatient deductible. The statute requires that copayment amounts under the OPPS not exceed the inpatient deductible.) Beneficiary coinsurance for services migrating from physicians' offices to ASCs may decrease or increase under the revised ASC payment system, depending on the particular service and the relative payment amounts for that service in the physician's office compared with the ASC. As noted previously, the net effect of the revised ASC payment system on beneficiary coinsurance, taking into account the migration of services from HOPDs and physicians' offices, is estimated to be $20 million in beneficiary savings in CY 2008.

In addition to the lower out-of-pocket expenses, we believe that beneficiaries also will have access to more services in ASCs as a result of the addition of approximately 790 surgical procedures to the ASC list of covered surgical services eligible for Medicare payment. We expect that ASCs will provide a broader range of surgical services under the revised payment system and that beneficiaries will benefit from having access to a greater variety of surgical procedures in ASCs.

b. Payment to ASCs for Excluded Procedures Performed in an ASC

In addition, the proposed revision to § 414.22(b)(5)(i) (A) and (B) would impose beneficiary liability for facility costs associated with surgical procedures that are not Medicare covered surgical procedures in ASCs. In the July 2007 final rule for the revised ASC payment system, CMS determined that the only surgical procedures that will be excluded from ASC payment in CY 2008 are those that could pose a significant safety risk to beneficiaries when furnished in an ASC or are expected to require an overnight stay when furnished in ASCs and, therefore, Medicare provides no payment to ASCs for these procedures. The proposed revision to § 414.22(b)(5)(i)(A) and (B) would also provide for no payment to physicians for the facility resources required to furnish these services, leaving the beneficiary liable for the facility payment if a surgical procedure excluded by Medicare from ASC payment is, in fact, performed in the ASC setting. In reality, however, we do not expect that the proposed change would result in a meaningful increase in beneficiary liability because we do not expect that these excluded services, which we have determined could pose a significant risk to beneficiary safety or would be expected to require an overnight stay, will be furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in ASCs. We expect further that physicians and ASCs would advise beneficiaries of all of the possible consequences (including denial of Medicare payment with concomitant beneficiary liability and significant surgical risk) if surgical procedures excluded from ASC payment were provided in ASCs.

5. Conclusion

The changes to the ASC payment system for CY 2008 will affect each of the approximately 4,600 ASCs currently approved for participation in the Medicare program. The effect on an individual ASC will depend on the ASC's mix of patients, the proportion of the ASC's patients that are Medicare beneficiaries, the degree to which the payments for the procedures offered by the ASC are changed under the revised payment system, and the degree to which the ASC chooses to provide a different set of procedures.

The revised ASC payment system is designed to result in the same aggregate amount of Medicare expenditures in CY 2008 that would be made in the absence of the revised ASC payment system. As mentioned previously, we estimate that the revised ASC payment system and the expanded ASC list of covered surgical procedures that we are implementing in CY 2008 will have no net effect on Medicare expenditures compared to the level of Medicare expenditures that would have occurred in CY 2008 in the absence of the revised payment system. However, there will be a total increase in Medicare payments to ASCs for CY 2008 of approximately $240 million as a result of the revised ASC payment system, which will be fully offset by savings from reduced Medicare spending in HOPDs and physicians' offices on services that migrate from these settings to ASCs (as discussed in detail in section XVI.L. of this proposed rule).Furthermore, we estimate that the revised ASC payment system will result in Medicare savings of $200 million over 5 years due to migration of new ASC services from HOPDs and physicians' offices to ASCs over time. We anticipate that this proposed rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

6. Accounting Statement

As required by OMB Circular A-4 (available at http://www.whitehousegov/omb/circulars/a004/a-4.pdf) , in Table 72 below, we have prepared an accounting statement showing the classification of the expenditures associated with the implementation of the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system, based on the provisions of this final rule. As explained above, we estimate that Medicare payments to ASCs for CY 2008 will be about $240 million higher than they otherwise would be in the absence of the revised ASC payment system. This $240 million in additional payments to ASCs will be fully offset by savings from reduced Medicare spending in HOPDs and physicians' offices on services that migrate from these settings to ASCs. This table provides our best estimate of Medicare payments to providers and suppliers as a result of the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system, as presented in this proposed rule. All expenditures are classified as transfers.

Category Transfers
Annualized Monetized Transfers $0 Million.
From Whom to Whom Federal Government to Medicare Providers and Suppliers.
Annualized Monetized Transfer 0 Million.
From Whom to Whom Premium Payments from Beneficiaries to Federal Government.
Total 0 Million.

D. Effects of the Proposed Requirements for Reporting of Quality Data for Hospital Outpatient Settings

In section XVII. of this proposed rule, we discuss our proposed measures and requirements for reporting of quality data to CMS for services furnished in hospital outpatient settings under the HOP QDRP. We also note that, for the CY 2009 payment update, hospitals must pass our validation requirement of a minimum of 80 percent reliability, based upon our chart-audit validation process, for January 2008. These data are due to the OPPS Clinical Warehouse by May 31, 2008. CMS and its contractors will provide assistance to all hospitals that wish to submit data. As noted in section XVIII of this proposed rule, we are also providing additional validation criteria to ensure that the quality data being sent to CMS are accurate. The requirement of 5 charts per hospital will result in the submission of approximately 21,500 charts for services furnished in January 2008 to the agency. We reimburse hospitals for the cost of sending charts to the Clinical Data Abstraction Center (CDAC) at the rate of 12 cents per page for copying and approximately $4.00 per chart for postage. Our experience shows that the average inpatient chart received at the CDAC is approximately 150 pages, and we estimate outpatient charts will contain a similar number of pages. Thus, the agency estimates that it will have expenditures of approximately $473,200 to collect the January 2008 charts. Given that we reimburse for the copying and mailing related to this data collection effort, we believe that a requirement for five charts per hospital for services furnished in January 2008 represents a minimal burden to the participating hospital.

E. Effects of the Proposed Policy on CAH Off-Campus and Co-Location Requirements

In section XVIII.A. of this proposed rule, we discuss our proposed changes regarding a CAH's ability to co-locate with another acute care hospital or establish an off-campus location that does not comply with the location requirements (more than a 35-mile drive, or in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads available, a 15-mile drive) for CAHs. We are proposing to clarify in this proposed rule that if a CAH with a necessary provider designation has a co-location arrangement with another hospital or CAH that was in effect before January 1, 2008, and the type and scope of services offered by the facilities co-located with the necessary provider CAH do not change, the CAH can continue those arrangements. In addition, if a CAH (including one with a necessary provider designation) operates a provider-based location or an off-campus distinct part psychiatric or rehabilitation unit after January 1, 2008, the CAH must comply with the location requirements. We have proposed that CAHs can continue current co-location and off-campus arrangements that are in place as of January 1, 2008. We believe there is no burden associated with this proposed clarifying regulation.

F. Effects of Proposed Policy Revisions to the Hospital CoPs

In section XVIII.B. of this proposed rule, we discuss proposed changes to the hospital CoPs relating to timeframes for completion of medical history and physical examination and proposed requirements for preanesthesia and postanesthesia evaluations of Medicare beneficiaries. We believe that these proposed revisions would impose minimal additional costs on hospitals. In fact, hospitals may realize some minimal cost savings. The cost of implementing these proposed changes would largely be limited to the one-time cost related to the revision of a hospital's medical staff bylaws and its policies and procedures as they relate to the proposed requirements for medical history and physical examinations and for preanesthesia and postanesthesia evaluations. There also may be some minimal cost associated with communicating these changes to affected hospital staff. However, we believe that these costs would be offset by the benefits derived from the overall intent of these proposed revisions to require that the most current information regarding a patient's condition be available to hospital staff so that risks to patient safety can be minimized and potential adverse outcomes can be avoided. Furthermore, the proposed changes would clarify existing hospital CoPs to make them more consistent with current practice, while still retaining the flexibility and reduction in burden that hospitals are currently provided in meeting those CoPs. Therefore, no burden is being assessed on the revision of medical staff bylaws and hospital policies and procedures or on the communication of these revisions to staff that would be required by these proposed revisions as these practices are usual andcustomary business practices.

G. Executive Order 12866

In accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 12866, this proposed rule was reviewed by the OMB.

List of Subjects

42 CFR Part 410

Health facilities, Health professions, Laboratories, Medicare, Rural areas, X rays.

42 CFR Part 411

Kidney diseases, Medicare, Physician referral, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 414

Administrative practice and procedure, Health facilities, Health professions, Kidney diseases, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 416

Health facilities, Kidney diseases, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 419

Hospitals, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 482

Grant program-health, Hospitals, Medicaid, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 485

Grant program-health, Health facilities, Medicaid, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

For reasons stated in the preamble of this proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services is proposing to amend 42 CFR Chapter IV as set forth below:

PART 410-SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE (SMI) BENEFITS

1. The authority citation for Part 410 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

2. Section 410.27 is amended by-

a. Revising paragraph (a)(1)(iii).

b. Revising paragraph (f).

The revisions read as follows:

§ 410.27 Outpatient hospital services and supplies incident to a physician service: Conditions.

(a) * * *

(1) * * *

(iii) In the hospital or at a department of a provider, as defined in § 413.65(a)(2) of this subchapter, that has provider-based status in relation to a hospital under § 413.65 of this subchapter; and

(f) Services furnished at a department of a provider, as defined in § 413.65(a)(2) of this subchapter, that has provider-based status in relation to a hospital under § 413.65 of this subchapter, must be under the direct supervision of a physician."Direct supervision" means the physician must be present and on the premises of the location and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the performance of the procedure. It does not mean that the physician must be present in the room when the procedure is performed.

PART 411-EXCLUSIONS FROM MEDICARE AND LIMITATIONS ON MEDICARE PAYMENT

3. The authority citation for Part 411 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102, 1860D-1 through 1860D-42, 1871, and 1877 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395w-101 through 1395w-152, and 1395nn.

4. Section 411.351 is amended by revising the definitions of "outpatient prescription drugs" and "radiology and certain other imaging services" to read as follows:

§ 411.351 Definitions.

Outpatient prescription drugs means all drugs covered by Medicare Part B or D, except for those drugs that are "covered ancillary services," as defined at § 416.164(b) of this chapter, for which separate payment is made to an ambulatory surgical center.

Radiology and certain other imaging services means those particular services soidentified on the List of CPT/HCPCS Codes. All services identified on the List of CPT/HCPCS Codes are radiology and certain other imaging services for purposes of this subpart. Any service not specifically identified as radiology and certain other imaging services on the List of CPT/HCPCS Codes is not a radiology or certain other imaging service for purposes of this subpart. The list of codes identifying radiology and certain other imaging services includes the professional and technical components of any diagnostic test or procedure using x-rays, ultrasound,computerized axial tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine(effective January 1, 2007), or other imaging services. All codes identified as radiology and certain other imaging services are covered under section 1861(s)(3) of the Act and § 410.32 and § 410.34 of this chapter, but do not include-

(1) X ray, fluoroscopy, or ultrasound procedures that require the insertion of a needle, catheter, tube, or probe through the skin or into a body orifice;

(2) Radiology or certain other imaging services that are integral to the performance of a medical procedure that is not identified on the list of CPT/HCPCS codes as a radiology or certain other imaging service and is performed-

(i) Immediately prior to or during the medical procedure; or

(ii) Immediately following the medical procedure when necessary to confirm placement of an item placed during the medical procedure.

(3) Radiology and certain other imaging services that are "covered ancillary services," as defined at § 416.164(b), for which separate payment is made to an ASC.

PART 414-PAYMENT FOR PART B MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

5. The authority citation for Part 414 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102, 1871, and 1881(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395hh, and 1395rr(b)(1)).

6. Section 414.22 is amended by revising paragraphs (b)(5)(i)(A) and (B) to read as follows:

§ 414.22 Relative value units (RVUs).

(b) * * *

(5) * * *

(i) * * *

(A) Facility practice expense RVUs. The lower facility practice expense RVUs apply to services furnished to patients in the hospital, skilled nursing facility, community mental health center, or in an ambulatory surgical center. (The facility practice expense RVUs for a particular code may not be greater than the nonfacility RVUs for the code.)

(B) Nonfacility practice expense RVUs. The higher nonfacility practice expense RVUs apply to services performed in a physician's office, a patient's home, a nursing facility, or a facility or institution other than a hospital or skilled nursing facility,community mental health center, or ASC.

PART 416-AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES

7. The authority citation for Part 416 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

8. Added in a separate final rule published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register , § 416.179 is amended by-

a. Revising the section heading.

b. Revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2)

c. Adding new paragraph (a)(3).

d. Redesignating the text of paragraph (b) as paragraph (b)(1).

e. Revising newly redesignated paragraph (b)(1).

f. Adding new paragraph (b)(2).

The revisions and additions read as follows:

§ 416.179 Payment and coinsurance reduction for devices replaced without cost or when full or partial credit is received.

(a) * * *

(1) The device is replaced without cost to the ASC or the beneficiary;

(2) The ASC receives full credit for the cost of a replaced device; or

(3) The ASC receives partial credit for the cost of a replaced device but only where the amount of the device credit is greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted.

(b) Amount of reduction to the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure. (1) The amount of the reduction to the ASC payment made under paragraphs (a)(1) and(a)(2) of this section is calculated in the same manner as the device payment reduction that would be applied to the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure in order to remove predecessor device costs so that the ASC payment amount for a device with pass-through status under § 419.66 of this subchapter represents the full cost of the device, and no packaged device payment is provided through the ASC payment for the covered surgical procedure.

(2) The amount of the reduction to the ASC payment made under paragraph (a)(3) of this section is 50 percent of the payment reduction that would be calculated under paragraph (b)(1) of this section.

PART 419-PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT SERVICES

9. The authority citation for Part 419 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102, 1833(t), and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395l(t), and 1395hh).

10. Section 419.43 is amended by revising paragraph (g)(4) to read as follows:

§ 419.43 Adjustments to national program payment and beneficiary copayment amounts.

(g) * * *

(4) Excluded services and groups. Drugs and biologicals that are paid under a separate APC and devices paid under § 419.66 are excluded from qualification for the payment adjustment in paragraph (g)(2) of this section.

11. Section 419.44 is amended by-

a. Revising the section heading.

b. Revising paragraph (b).

The revisions and addition read as follows:

§ 419.44 Payment reductions for procedures.

(b) Interrupted procedures. When a procedure is terminated prior to completion due to extenuating circumstances or circumstances that threaten the well-being of the patient, the Medicare program payment amount and the beneficiary copayment amount are based on-

(1) The full program and beneficiary copayment amounts if the procedure for which anesthesia is planned is discontinued after the induction of anesthesia or after the procedure is started;

(2) One-half the full program and the beneficiary copayment amounts if the procedure for which anesthesia is planned is discontinued after the patient is prepared and taken to the room where the procedure is to be performed but before anesthesia is induced; or

(3) One-half of the full program and beneficiary copayment amounts if a procedure for which anesthesia is not planned is discontinued after the patient is prepared and taken to the room where the procedure is to be performed.

12. Section 419.45 is amended by-

a. Revising the section heading.

b. Revising paragraph (a)(1).

c. Revising paragraph (a)(2).

d. Adding new paragraph (a)(3).

e. Revising paragraph (b).

The revisions and additions read as follows:

§ 419.45 Payment and copayment reduction for devices replaced without cost or when full or partial credit is received.

(a) * * *

(1) The device is replaced without cost to the provider or the beneficiary;

(2) The provider receives full credit for the cost of a replaced device; or

(3) The provider receives partial credit for the cost of a replaced device but only where the amount of the device credit is greater than or equal to 20 percent of the cost of the new replacement device being implanted.

(b) Amount of reduction to the APC payment.

(1) The amount of the reduction to the APC payment made under paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section is calculated in the same manner as the offset amount that would be applied if the device implanted during a procedure assigned to the APC had transitional pass-through status under § 419.66.

(2) The amount of the reduction to the APC payment made under paragraph (a)(3) of this section is 50 percent of the offset amount that would be applied if the device implanted during a procedure assigned to the APC had transitional pass-through status under § 419.66.

§ 419.70 [Amended]

13. Section 419.70 is amended by-

a. In paragraph (d)(1)(i), removing the cross-reference "§ 412.63(b)" and adding the cross-reference "§ 412.64(b)" in its place.

b. In paragraph (d)(2)(i), removing the cross-reference "§ 412.63(b)" and adding the cross-reference "§ 412.64(b)" in its place.

c. In paragraph (d)(4)(ii), removing the cross-reference "§ 412.63(b)" and adding the phrase "§ 412.63(b) or § 412.64(b), as applicable," in its place.

PART 482-CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOSPITALS

14. The authority citation for Part 482 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

15. Section 482.22 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(5) to read as follows:

§ 482.22 Condition of participation: Medical staff.

(c) * * *

(5) Include a requirement that-

(i) A medical history and physical examination be completed and documented for each patient no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services. The medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented by a physician(as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oromaxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy.

(ii) An updated examination of the patient, including any changes in the patient's condition, be completed and documented within 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services, when the medical history and physical examination are completed within 30 days before admission or registration. The updated examination of the patient, including anychanges in the patient's condition, must be completed and documented by a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Act), an oromaxillofacial surgeon, or other qualified licensed individual in accordance with State law and hospital policy.

§ 482.23 [Amended]

16. In § 482.23(b)(1), the cross-reference "§ 405.1910(c)" is removed and the cross-reference "§ 488.54(c)" is added in its place.

17. Section 482.24 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(2)(i) to read as follows:

§ 482.24 Condition of participation: Medical record services.

(c) * * *

(2) * * *

(i) Evidence of-

(A) A medical history and physical examination completed and documented no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services. The medical history and physical examination must be placed in the patient's medical record within 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services.

(B) An updated examination of the patient, including any changes in the patient's condition, when the medical history and physical examination are completed within 30 days before admission or registration. Documentation of the updated examination must be placed in the patient's medical record within 24 hours after admission or registration, but prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services.

18. Section 482.51 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(1) to read as follows:

§ 482.51 Condition of participation: Surgical services.

(b) * * *

(1) Prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services and except in the case of emergencies:

(i) A medical history and physical examination must be completed and documented no more than 30 days before or 24 hours after admission or registration.

(ii) An updated examination of the patient, including any changes in the patient's condition, must be completed and documented within 24 hours after admission or registration when the medical history and physical examination are completed within 30 days before admission or registration.

19. Section 482.52 is amended by-

a. Revising paragraph (b)(1).

b. Revising paragraph (b)(3).

c. Removing paragraph (b)(4).

The revisions read as follows:

§ 482.52 Condition of participation: Anesthesia services.

(b) * * *

(1) A preanesthesia evaluation completed and documented by an individual qualified to administer anesthesia, as specified in paragraph (a) of this section, performed within 48 hours prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services.

(3) A postanesthesia evaluation completed and documented by an individual qualified to administer anesthesia, as specified in paragraph (a) of this section, after surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services, but before discharge or transfer from the postanesthesia recovery area.

PART 485-CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS

20, The authority citation for Part 485 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

21. Section 485.610 is amended by adding new paragraph (e) to read as follows:

§ 485.610 Condition of participation: Status and location.

(e) Standard: Off-campus and co-location requirements for CAHs. A CAH may continue to meet the location requirement of paragraph (c) of this section based only if the CAH meets the following:

(1) If a CAH with a necessary provider designation is co-located (that is, it shares a campus, as defined in § 413.65(a)(2) of this chapter, with another hospital or CAH), the necessary provider CAH can continue to meet the location requirement of paragraph (c) of this section only if the co-location arrangement was in effect before January 1, 2008, and the type and scope of services offered by the facility co-located with the necessary provider CAH do not change. A change of ownership of any of the facilities with a co-location arrangement that was in effect before January 1, 2008 will not be considered to be a new co-location arrangement.

(2) If a CAH or a necessary provider CAH operates a provider-based location, including a department or remote location, as defined in § 413.65(a)(2) of this chapter, or an off-campus distinct part psychiatric or rehabilitation unit, as defined in § 485.647, that was created or acquired by the CAH after January 1, 2008, the CAH can continue to meet the location requirement of paragraph (c) of this section only if the provider-based location or off-campus distinct part unit is located more than a 35-mile drive (or, in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads available, a 15-mile drive) from a hospital or another CAH.

(3) If either a CAH or a CAH that has been designated as a necessary provider by the State does not meet the requirements in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, by co locating with another hospital or CAH after January 1, 2008, or creates or acquires a provider-based location or off-campus distinct part unit after January 1, 2008, that does not meet the requirements in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, the CAH's provider agreement will be subject to termination in accordance with the provisions of § 489.53(a)(3), unless the CAH terminates the off-campus arrangement or the co-location arrangement, or both.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773, Medicare-Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance Program)

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.778, Medical Assistance Program)

Dated: July 5, 2007.

Leslie V. Norwalk,

Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services.

Approved: July 10, 2007.

Michael O. Leavitt,

Secretary.

APC Group Title SI Relative weight Payment rate National unadjusted copayment Minimum unadjusted copayment
0001 Level I Photochemotherapy S 0.5204 $33.15 $7.00 $6.63
0002 Level I Fine Needle Biopsy/Aspiration T 1.1915 $75.89 $15.18
0003 Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration T 3.2390 $206.30 $41.26
0004 Level I Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
0005 Level II Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 7.3012 $465.04 $93.01
0006 Level I Incision Drainage T 1.4630 $93.18 $18.64
0007 Level II Incision Drainage T 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
0008 Level III Incision and Drainage T 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
0012 Level I Debridement Destruction T 0.2682 $17.08 $3.42
0013 Level II Debridement Destruction T 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
0015 Level III Debridement Destruction T 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
0016 Level IV Debridement Destruction T 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
0017 Level VI Debridement Destruction T 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
0019 Level I Excision/Biopsy T 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
0020 Level II Excision/Biopsy T 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
0021 Level III Excision/Biopsy T 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
0022 Level IV Excision/Biopsy T 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
0023 Exploration Penetrating Wound T 9.5721 $609.68 $121.94
0028 Level I Breast Surgery T 20.9980 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
0029 Level II Breast Surgery T 32.4940 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
0030 Level III Breast Surgery T 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
0031 Smoking Cessation Services X 0.1660 $10.57 $2.11
0033 Partial Hospitalization P 2.8241 $179.88 $35.98
0034 Mental Health Services Composite P 2.8241 $179.88 $35.98
0035 Arterial/Venous Puncture T 0.2091 $13.32 $2.66
0037 Level IV Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
0039 Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator S 197.4688 $12,577.38 $2,515.48
0040 Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve S 63.7536 $4,060.66 $812.13
0041 Level I Arthroscopy T 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
0042 Level II Arthroscopy T 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
0043 Closed Treatment Fracture Finger/Toe/Trunk T 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
0045 Bone/Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia T 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
0047 Arthroplasty without Prosthesis T 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
0048 Level I Arthroplasty with Prosthesis T 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
0049 Level I Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
0050 Level II Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
0051 Level III Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
0052 Level IV Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
0053 Level I Hand Musculoskeletal Procedures T 16.8220 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
0054 Level II Hand Musculoskeletal Procedures T 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
0055 Level I Foot Musculoskeletal Procedures T 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
0056 Level II Foot Musculoskeletal Procedures T 44.4710 $2,832.49 $566.50
0057 Bunion Procedures T 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
0058 Level I Strapping and Cast Application S 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
0060 Manipulation Therapy S 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
0061 Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve S 81.3252 $5,179.85 $1,035.97
0062 Level I Treatment Fracture/Dislocation T 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
0063 Level II Treatment Fracture/Dislocation T 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
0064 Level III Treatment Fracture/Dislocation T 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
0065 Level I Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG S 17.1992 $1,095.47 $219.09
0066 Level II Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG S 47.3767 $3,017.56 $603.51
0067 Level III Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG S 61.5205 $3,918.43 $783.69
0069 Thoracoscopy T 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
0070 Thoracentesis/Lavage Procedures T 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
0071 Level I Endoscopy Upper Airway T 0.8256 $52.58 $11.20 $10.52
0072 Level II Endoscopy Upper Airway T 1.5730 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
0073 Level III Endoscopy Upper Airway T 4.2060 $267.89 $69.10 $53.58
0074 Level IV Endoscopy Upper Airway T 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
0075 Level V Endoscopy Upper Airway T 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
0076 Level I Endoscopy Lower Airway T 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
0077 Level I Pulmonary Treatment S 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
0078 Level II Pulmonary Treatment S 1.3636 $86.85 $17.37
0079 Ventilation Initiation and Management S 2.6745 $170.35 $34.07
0080 Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization T 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
0082 Coronary or Non-Coronary Atherectomy T 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
0083 Coronary or Non-Coronary Angioplasty and Percutaneous Valvuloplasty T 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
0084 Level I Electrophysiologic Procedures S 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
0085 Level II Electrophysiologic Procedures T 48.6296 $3,097.37 $619.47
0086 Level III Electrophysiologic Procedures T 90.7639 $5,781.03 $1,156.21
0088 Thrombectomy T 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
0089 Insertion/Replacement of Permanent Pacemaker and Electrodes T 122.5662 $7,806.61 $1,682.20 $1,561.32
0090 Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Pulse Generator T 99.8268 $6,358.27 $1,612.80 $1,271.65
0091 Level II Vascular Ligation T 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
0092 Level I Vascular Ligation T 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
0093 Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair without Device T 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
0094 Level I Resuscitation and Cardioversion S 2.5547 $162.72 $46.20 $32.54
0095 Cardiac Rehabilitation S 0.5868 $37.38 $13.80 $7.48
0096 Non-Invasive Vascular Studies S 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
0097 Prolonged Physiologic and Ambulatory Monitoring X 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
0099 Electrocardiograms S 0.3912 $24.92 $4.98
0100 Cardiac Stress Tests X 2.8631 $182.36 $41.40 $36.47
0101 Tilt Table Evaluation S 4.4249 $281.84 $100.20 $56.37
0103 Miscellaneous Vascular Procedures T 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
0104 Transcatheter Placement of Intracoronary Stents T 89.0212 $5,670.03 $1,134.01
0105 Repair/Revision/Removal of Pacemakers, AICDs, or Vascular Devices T 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
0106 Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Leads and/or Electrodes T 75.0068 $4,777.41 $955.48
0107 Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator T 353.1242 $22,491.54 $4,498.31
0108 Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads T 403.0232 $25,669.76 $5,133.95
0109 Removal/Repair of Implanted Devices T 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
0110 Transfusion S 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
0111 Blood Product Exchange S 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
0112 Apheresis and Stem Cell Procedures S 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
0113 Excision Lymphatic System T 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
0114 Thyroid/Lymphadenectomy Procedures T 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
0115 Cannula/Access Device Procedures T 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
0121 Level I Tube changes and Repositioning T 3.2914 $209.64 $43.80 $41.93
0125 Refilling of Infusion Pump T 2.3262 $148.16 $29.63
0126 Level I Urinary and Anal Procedures T 1.0850 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
0127 Level IV Stereotactic Radiosurgery, MRgFUS, and MEG S 123.4696 $7,864.15 $1,572.83
0130 Level I Laparoscopy T 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
0131 Level II Laparoscopy T 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
0132 Level III Laparoscopy T 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
0133 Level I Skin Repair T 1.3340 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
0134 Level II Skin Repair T 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
0135 Level III Skin Repair T 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
0136 Level IV Skin Repair T 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
0137 Level V Skin Repair T 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
0140 Esophageal Dilation without Endoscopy T 6.0867 $387.68 $91.40 $77.54
0141 Level I Upper GI Procedures T 8.6730 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
0142 Small Intestine Endoscopy T 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
0143 Lower GI Endoscopy T 9.0360 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
0146 Level I Sigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy T 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
0147 Level II Sigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy T 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
0148 Level I Anal/Rectal Procedures T 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
0149 Level III Anal/Rectal Procedures T 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
0150 Level IV Anal/Rectal Procedures T 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
0151 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) T 21.2820 $1,355.51 $271.10
0152 Level I Percutaneous Abdominal and Biliary Procedures T 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
0153 Peritoneal and Abdominal Procedures T 25.4636 $1,621.85 $397.90 $324.37
0154 Hernia/Hydrocele Procedures T 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
0155 Level II Anal/Rectal Procedures T 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
0156 Level III Urinary and Anal Procedures T 3.0601 $194.91 $38.98
0157 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Barium Enema S 2.2613 $144.03 $28.81
0158 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy T 8.0134 $510.40 $127.60
0159 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy S 4.7799 $304.45 $76.11
0160 Level I Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
0161 Level II Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
0162 Level III Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
0163 Level IV Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
0164 Level II Urinary and Anal Procedures T 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
0165 Level IV Urinary and Anal Procedures T 19.6126 $1,249.19 $249.84
0166 Level I Urethral Procedures T 19.6570 $1,252.01 $250.40
0168 Level II Urethral Procedures T 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
0169 Lithotripsy T 43.0352 $2,741.04 $1,009.40 $548.21
0170 Dialysis S 6.7915 $432.57 $86.51
0181 Level II Male Genital Procedures T 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
0183 Level I Male Genital Procedures T 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
0184 Prostate Biopsy T 11.3168 $720.80 $144.16
0188 Level II Female Reproductive Proc T 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
0189 Level III Female Reproductive Proc T 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
0190 Level I Hysteroscopy T 22.1171 $1,408.70 $424.20 $281.74
0191 Level I Female Reproductive Proc T 0.1414 $9.01 $2.50 $1.80
0192 Level IV Female Reproductive Proc T 7.4497 $474.49 $94.90
0193 Level V Female Reproductive Proc T 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
0195 Level VI Female Reproductive Procedures T 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
0202 Level VII Female Reproductive Procedures T 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
0203 Level IV Nerve Injections T 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
0204 Level I Nerve Injections T 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
0206 Level II Nerve Injections T 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
0207 Level III Nerve Injections T 7.1370 $454.58 $90.92
0208 Laminotomies and Laminectomies T 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
0209 Level II Extended EEG and Sleep Studies S 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
0212 Nervous System Injections T 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
0213 Level I Extended EEG and Sleep Studies S 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
0215 Level I Nerve and Muscle Tests S 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
0216 Level III Nerve and Muscle Tests S 2.7680 $176.30 $35.26
0218 Level II Nerve and Muscle Tests S 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
0220 Level I Nerve Procedures T 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
0221 Level II Nerve Procedures T 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
0222 Implantation of Neurological Device T 193.3327 $12,313.94 $2,462.79
0224 Implantation of Catheter/Reservoir/Shunt T 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
0225 Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Cranial Nerve S 221.4181 $14,102.78 $2,820.56
0227 Implantation of Drug Infusion Device T 178.7228 $11,383.39 $2,276.68
0229 Transcatherter Placement of Intravascular Shunts T 89.7027 $5,713.43 $1,142.69
0230 Level I Eye Tests Treatments S 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
0231 Level III Eye Tests Treatments S 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
0232 Level I Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
0233 Level II Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
0234 Level III Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
0235 Level I Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 4.0100 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
0236 Level II Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
0237 Level III Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
0238 Level I Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
0239 Level II Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
0240 Level III Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 19.2280 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
0241 Level IV Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
0242 Level V Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
0243 Strabismus/Muscle Procedures T 24.3920 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
0244 Corneal Transplant T 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
0245 Level I Cataract Procedures without IOL Insert T 14.9022 $949.17 $217.00 $189.83
0246 Cataract Procedures with IOL Insert T 24.2197 $1,542.63 $495.90 $308.53
0247 Laser Eye Procedures T 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
0249 Level II Cataract Procedures without IOL Insert T 29.7487 $1,894.78 $524.60 $378.96
0250 Nasal Cauterization/Packing T 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
0251 Level I ENT Procedures T 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
0252 Level II ENT Procedures T 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
0253 Level III ENT Procedures T 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
0254 Level IV ENT Procedures T 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
0256 Level V ENT Procedures T 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
0258 Tonsil and Adenoid Procedures T 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
0259 Level VI ENT Procedures T 404.3379 $25,753.49 $8,698.40 $5,150.70
0260 Level I Plain Film Except Teeth X 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
0261 Level II Plain Film Except Teeth Including Bone Density Measurement X 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
0262 Plain Film of Teeth X 0.5739 $36.55 $7.31
0263 Miscellaneous Radiology Procedures X 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
0265 Level I Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound S 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
0266 Level II Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound S 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
0267 Level III Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound S 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
0269 Level II Echocardiogram Except Transesophageal S 6.5908 $419.79 $83.96
0270 Transesophageal Echocardiogram S 8.4200 $536.30 $141.30 $107.26
0272 Fluoroscopy X 1.3270 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
0274 Myelography S 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
0275 Arthrography S 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
0276 Level I Digestive Radiology S 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
0277 Level II Digestive Radiology S 2.2875 $145.70 $54.50 $29.14
0278 Diagnostic Urography S 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
0279 Level II Angiography and Venography S 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
0280 Level III Angiography and Venography S 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
0282 Miscellaneous Computed Axial Tomography S 1.6768 $106.80 $37.80 $21.36
0283 Level I Computed Tomography with Contrast S 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
0284 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography with Contrast S 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
0288 Bone Density:Axial Skeleton S 1.1920 $75.92 $28.90 $15.18
0293 Level V Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 83.0605 $5,290.37 $1,128.20 $1,058.07
0299 Hyperthermia and Radiation Treatment Procedures S 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
0300 Level I Radiation Therapy S 1.5000 $95.54 $19.11
0301 Level II Radiation Therapy S 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
0303 Treatment Device Construction X 3.0657 $195.26 $66.90 $39.05
0304 Level I Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Preparation X 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
0305 Level II Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Preparation X 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
0307 Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging S 42.5674 $2,711.25 $542.25
0308 Non-Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging S 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
0310 Level III Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Preparation X 14.0797 $896.78 $325.20 $179.36
0312 Radioelement Applications S 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
0313 Brachytherapy S 11.6098 $739.46 $147.89
0315 Level II Implantation of Neurostimulator T 262.8116 $16,739.26 $3,347.85
0316 Level II Computed Tomography with Contrast S 11.7923 $751.09 $300.26 $150.22
0320 Electroconvulsive Therapy S 5.9448 $378.64 $80.00 $75.73
0322 Brief Individual Psychotherapy S 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
0323 Extended Individual Psychotherapy S 1.6720 $106.49 $21.30
0324 Family Psychotherapy S 2.2233 $141.61 $28.32
0325 Group Psychotherapy S 1.0119 $64.45 $14.04 $12.89
0330 Dental Procedures S 9.2780 $590.94 $118.19
0332 Computed Tomography without Contrast S 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
0333 Computed Tomography without Contrast followed by Contrast) S 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
0335 Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Miscellaneous S 5.0067 $318.89 $111.90 $63.78
0336 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography without Contrast S 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
0337 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography without Contrast followed by Contrast S 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
0340 Minor Ancillary Procedures X 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
0341 Skin Tests X 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
0342 Level I Pathology X 0.0928 $5.91 $2.00 $1.18
0343 Level III Pathology X 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
0344 Level IV Pathology X 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
0345 Level I Transfusion Laboratory Procedures X 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
0346 Level II Transfusion Laboratory Procedures X 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
0347 Level III Transfusion Laboratory Procedures X 0.8166 $52.01 $11.20 $10.40
0350 Administration of flu and PPV vaccine S 0.4037 $25.71 $0.00
0360 Level I Alimentary Tests X 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
0361 Level II Alimentary Tests X 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
0363 Level I Otorhinolaryngologic Function Tests X 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
0364 Level I Audiometry X 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
0365 Level II Audiometry X 1.2810 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
0366 Level III Audiometry X 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
0367 Level I Pulmonary Test X 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
0368 Level II Pulmonary Tests X 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
0369 Level III Pulmonary Tests X 2.7874 $177.54 $44.10 $35.51
0370 Allergy Tests X 1.1024 $70.22 $14.04
0373 Level I Neuropsychological Testing X 1.8183 $115.81 $23.16
0375 Ancillary Outpatient Services When Patient Expires S 73.4077 $4,675.56 $935.11
0377 Level II Cardiac Imaging S 12.0147 $765.25 $158.80 $153.05
0378 Level II Pulmonary Imaging S 5.1617 $328.76 $125.30 $65.75
0379 Injection adenosine 6 MG K $22.65 $4.53
0381 Single Allergy Tests X 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
0382 Level II Neuropsychological Testing X 2.6763 $170.46 $34.09
0383 Cardiac Computed Tomographic Imaging S 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
0384 GI Procedures with Stents T 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
0385 Level I Prosthetic Urological Procedures S 85.3372 $5,435.38 $1,087.08
0386 Level II Prosthetic Urological Procedures S 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
0387 Level II Hysteroscopy T 34.8162 $2,217.55 $655.50 $443.51
0388 Discography S 9.0300 $575.15 $169.68 $115.03
0389 Level I Non-imaging Nuclear Medicine S 1.5806 $100.67 $33.80 $20.13
0390 Level I Endocrine Imaging S 2.8272 $180.07 $57.60 $36.01
0391 Level II Endocrine Imaging S 3.6540 $232.73 $66.10 $46.55
0392 Level II Non-imaging Nuclear Medicine S 3.2810 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
0393 Red Cell/Plasma Studies S 5.5260 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
0394 Hepatobiliary Imaging S 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
0395 GI Tract Imaging S 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
0396 Bone Imaging S 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
0397 Vascular Imaging S 3.0424 $193.78 $49.50 $38.76
0398 Level I Cardiac Imaging S 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
0400 Hematopoietic Imaging S 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
0401 Level I Pulmonary Imaging S 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
0402 Level II Nervous System Imaging S 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
0403 Level I Nervous System Imaging S 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
0404 Renal and Genitourinary Studies S 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
0406 Level I Tumor/Infection Imaging S 4.4988 $286.54 $98.10 $57.31
0407 Level I Radionuclide Therapy S 3.4563 $220.14 $78.10 $44.03
0408 Level III Tumor/Infection Imaging S 16.0595 $1,022.88 $204.58
0409 Red Blood Cell Tests X 0.1246 $7.94 $2.20 $1.59
0412 IMRT Treatment Delivery S 5.7275 $364.80 $72.96
0413 Level II Radionuclide Therapy S 5.4891 $349.62 $69.92
0414 Level II Tumor/Infection Imaging S 7.4985 $477.60 $190.92 $95.52
0415 Level II Endoscopy Lower Airway T 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
0417 Computerized Reconstruction S 2.3401 $149.05 $29.81
0418 Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect. T 250.5383 $15,957.54 $3,191.51
0422 Level II Upper GI Procedures T 24.6480 $1,569.91 $445.06 $313.98
0423 Level II Percutaneous Abdominal and Biliary Procedures T 44.1192 $2,810.08 $562.02
0425 Level II Arthroplasty with Prosthesis T 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
0426 Level II Strapping and Cast Application S 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
0427 Level II Tube Changes and Repositioning T 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
0428 Level III Sigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy T 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
0429 Level V Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 45.9021 $2,923.64 $584.73
0430 Drug Preadministration-Related Services S 0.6123 $39.00 $7.80
0432 Health and Behavior Services S 0.3020 $19.24 $3.85
0433 Level II Pathology X 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
0434 Cardiac Defect Repair T 141.9601 $9,041.86 $1,808.37
0436 Level I Drug Administration S 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
0437 Level II Drug Administration S 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
0438 Level III Drug Administration S 0.8310 $52.93 $10.59
0439 Level IV Drug Administration S 1.7152 $109.25 $21.85
0440 Level V Drug Administration S 1.8310 $116.62 $23.32
0441 Level VI Drug Administration S 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
0442 Dosimetric Drug Administration S 30.2249 $1,925.11 $385.02
0604 Level 1 Hospital Clinic Visits V 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
0605 Level 2 Hospital Clinic Visits V 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
0606 Level 3 Hospital Clinic Visits V 1.3665 $87.04 $17.41
0607 Level 4 Hospital Clinic Visits V 1.7181 $109.43 $21.89
0608 Level 5 Hospital Clinic Visits V 2.2077 $140.62 $28.12
0609 Level 1 Emergency Visits V 0.8271 $52.68 $12.70 $10.54
0613 Level 2 Emergency Visits V 1.3789 $87.83 $21.00 $17.57
0614 Level 3 Emergency Visits V 2.1716 $138.32 $34.50 $27.66
0615 Level 4 Emergency Visits V 3.5191 $224.14 $48.40 $44.83
0616 Level 5 Emergency Visits V 5.4765 $348.81 $75.10 $69.76
0617 Critical Care S 6.8478 $436.16 $111.50 $87.23
0618 Trauma Response with Critical Care S 5.6539 $360.11 $144.04 $72.02
0621 Level I Vascular Access Procedures T 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
0622 Level II Vascular Access Procedures T 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
0623 Level III Vascular Access Procedures T 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
0624 Phlebotomy and Minor Vascular Access Device Procedures X 0.5763 $36.71 $12.60 $7.34
0625 Level IV Vascular Access Procedures T 87.3200 $5,561.67 $1,112.33
0648 Level IV Breast Surgery T 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
0651 Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application S 15.4158 $981.88 $196.38
0652 Insertion of Intraperitoneal and Pleural Catheters T 31.7598 $2,022.88 $404.58
0653 Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair with Device T 41.0875 $2,616.99 $523.40
0654 Insertion/Replacement of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker T 106.9053 $6,809.12 $1,361.82
0655 Insertion/Replacement/Conversion of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker T 144.2764 $9,189.40 $1,837.88
0656 Transcatheter Placement of Intracoronary Drug-Eluting Stents T 118.8818 $7,571.94 $1,514.39
0659 Hyperbaric Oxygen S 1.5679 $99.86 $19.97
0660 Level II Otorhinolaryngologic Function Tests X 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
0661 Level V Pathology X 2.8336 $180.48 $62.00 $36.10
0662 CT Angiography S 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
0663 Level I Electronic Analysis of Neurostimulator Pulse Generators S 1.6671 $106.18 $21.24
0664 Level I Proton Beam Radiation Therapy S 13.2746 $845.50 $169.10
0665 Bone Density:AppendicularSkeleton S 0.5225 $33.28 $13.31 $6.66
0667 Level II Proton Beam Radiation Therapy S 15.8841 $1,011.71 $202.34
0668 Level I Angiography and Venography S 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
0672 Level IV Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
0673 Level IV Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 40.8481 $2,601.74 $649.50 $520.35
0674 Prostate Cryoablation T 123.7218 $7,880.21 $1,576.04
0676 Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy T 2.5179 $160.37 $32.07
0678 External Counterpulsation T 1.7081 $108.79 $21.76
0679 Level II Resuscitation and Cardioversion S 5.5905 $356.08 $95.30 $71.22
0680 Insertion of Patient Activated Event Recorders S 71.6463 $4,563.37 $912.67
0681 Knee Arthroplasty T 191.2387 $12,180.57 $2,436.11
0682 Level V Debridement Destruction T 7.1126 $453.02 $158.60 $90.60
0683 Level II Photochemotherapy S 2.9292 $186.57 $37.31
0685 Level III Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
0687 Revision/Removal of Neurostimulator Electrodes T 24.1752 $1,539.79 $438.40 $307.96
0688 Revision/Removal of Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Receiver T 35.7248 $2,275.42 $874.50 $455.08
0689 Electronic Analysis of Cardioverter-defibrillators S 0.5936 $37.81 $7.56
0690 Electronic Analysis of Pacemakers and other Cardiac Devices S 0.3590 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
0691 Electronic Analysis of Programmable Shunts/Pumps S 2.5849 $164.64 $56.08 $32.93
0692 Level II Electronic Analysis of Neurostimulator Pulse Generators S 1.9206 $122.33 $30.10 $24.47
0694 Mohs Surgery T 3.9713 $252.94 $91.60 $50.59
0697 Level I Echocardiogram Except Transesophageal S 4.8072 $306.18 $61.24
0698 Level II Eye Tests Treatments S 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
0699 Level IV Eye Tests Treatments T 14.2784 $909.43 $181.89
0701 Sr89 strontium K $610.07 $122.01
0702 Sm 153 lexidronm K $1,446.05 $289.21
0726 Dexrazoxane HCl injection K $172.43 $34.49
0728 Filgrastim 300 mcg injection K $187.68 $37.54
0730 Pamidronate disodium/30 MG K $30.49 $6.10
0731 Sargramostim injection K $25.08 $5.02
0732 Mesna injection K $8.89 $1.78
0735 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate K $11.89 $2.38
0736 Amphotericin b liposome inj K $17.07 $3.41
0738 Rasburicase K $131.28 $26.26
0747 Chlorothiazide sodium inj K $122.67 $24.53
0748 Bleomycin sulfate injection K $35.52 $7.10
0750 Dolasetron mesylate K $6.05 $1.21
0751 Mechlorethamine hcl inj K $140.27 $28.05
0752 Dactinomycin actinomycin d K $488.78 $97.76
0759 Naltrexone, depot form K $1.88 $0.38
0760 Anadulafungin injection G $1.91 $0.38
0763 Dolasetron mesylate oral K $47.07 $9.41
0764 Granisetron HCl injection K $7.43 $1.49
0765 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral K $44.44 $8.89
0767 Enfuvirtide injection K $22.69 $4.54
0768 Ondansetron hcl injection K $3.37 $0.67
0769 Ondansetron HCl 8mg oral K $36.21 $7.24
0800 Leuprolide acetate/3.75 MG K $429.83 $85.97
0802 Etoposide oral 50 MG K $29.32 $5.86
0804 Immune globulin subcutaneous K $12.60 $2.52
0805 Mecasermin injection K $11.81 $2.36
0806 Hyaluronidase recombinant G $0.40 $0.08
0807 Aldesleukin/single use vial K $755.78 $151.16
0808 Nabilone oral K $16.80 $3.36
0809 Bcg live intravesical vac K $109.63 $21.93
0810 Goserelin acetate implant K $196.81 $39.36
0811 Carboplatin injection K $8.38 $1.68
0812 Carmus bischl nitro inj K $138.52 $27.70
0814 Asparaginase injection K $54.20 $10.84
0820 Daunorubicin K $20.28 $4.06
0821 Daunorubicin citrate liposom K $55.40 $11.08
0823 Docetaxel K $303.92 $60.78
0825 Nelarabine injection K $82.54 $16.51
0827 Floxuridine injection K $50.82 $10.16
0828 Gemcitabine HCl K $123.98 $24.80
0830 Irinotecan injection K $124.81 $24.96
0831 Ifosfomide injection K $46.15 $9.23
0832 Idarubicin hcl injection K $301.74 $60.35
0834 Interferon alfa-2a inj K $37.53 $7.51
0835 Inj cosyntropin per 0.25 MG K $63.25 $12.65
0836 Interferon alfa-2b inj K $13.75 $2.75
0837 Non-human, non-metab tissue K $35.76 $7.15
0838 Interferon gamma 1-b inj K $287.13 $57.43
0840 Inj melphalan hydrochl 50 MG K $1,272.00 $254.40
0842 Fludarabine phosphate inj K $234.21 $46.84
0843 Pegaspargase/singl dose vial K $1,667.61 $333.52
0844 Pentostatin injection K $1,916.66 $383.33
0849 Rituximab cancer treatment K $491.54 $98.31
0850 Streptozocin injection K $152.28 $30.46
0851 Thiotepa injection K $40.32 $8.06
0852 Topotecan K $822.90 $164.58
0855 Vinorelbine tartrate/10 mg K $19.88 $3.98
0856 Porfimer sodium K $2,539.13 $507.83
0858 Inj cladribine per 1 MG K $35.78 $7.16
0861 Leuprolide acetate injeciton K $8.79 $1.76
0862 Mitomycin 5 MG inj K $15.98 $3.20
0863 Paclitaxel injection K $12.47 $2.49
0864 Mitoxantrone hydrochl/5 MG K $166.64 $33.33
0865 Interferon alfa-n3 inj K $9.03 $1.81
0868 Oral aprepitant K $5.02 $1.00
0873 Hyalgan/supartz inj per dose K $103.86 $20.77
0874 Synvisc inj per dose K $184.89 $36.98
0875 Euflexxa inj per dose K $115.19 $23.04
0877 Orthovisc inj per dose K $196.47 $39.29
0878 Gallium nitrate injection K $1.47 $0.29
0879 Bethanechol chloride inject K 0.5128 $32.66 $6.53
0880 Pentastarch 10% solution K 0.3707 $23.61 $4.72
0881 Urokinase 5000 IU injection K $9.07 $1.81
0882 Melphalan oral 2 MG K 0.0681 $4.34 $0.87
0883 Fondaparinux sodium K $5.82 $1.16
0884 Rho d immune globulin inj K $80.71 $16.14
0887 Azathioprine parenteral K $47.99 $9.60
0888 Cyclosporine oral 100 mg K $3.57 $0.71
0890 Lymphocyte immune globulin K $314.19 $62.84
0891 Tacrolimus oral per 1 MG K $3.63 $0.73
0898 Gamma globulin 2 CC inj K $22.63 $4.53
0899 Gamma globulin 3 CC inj K $33.93 $6.79
0900 Alglucerase injection K $38.85 $7.77
0901 Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor K $3.24 $0.65
0902 Botulinum toxin a per unit K $5.05 $1.01
0903 Cytomegalovirus imm IV/vial K $859.86 $171.97
0904 Gamma globulin 4 CC inj K $45.25 $9.05
0906 RSV-ivig K $16.02 $3.20
0910 Interferon beta-1b/.25 MG K $84.12 $16.82
0911 Inj streptokinase/250000 IU K 1.1851 $75.48 $15.10
0912 Interferon alfacon-1 K $4.60 $0.92
0913 Ganciclovir long act implant K $4,707.42 $941.48
0916 Injection imiglucerase/unit K $3.89 $0.78
0917 Adenosine injection K $68.50 $13.70
0919 Gamma globulin 5 CC inj K $56.56 $11.31
0920 Gamma globulin 6 CC inj K $67.91 $13.58
0921 Gamma globulin 7 CC inj K $79.14 $15.83
0922 Gamma globulin 8 CC inj K $90.50 $18.10
0923 Gamma globulin 9 CC inj K $101.88 $20.38
0924 Gamma globulin 10 CC inj K $113.13 $22.63
0925 Factor viii K $0.70 $0.14
0927 Factor viii recombinant K $1.07 $0.21
0928 Factor ix complex K $0.75 $0.15
0929 Anti-inhibitor K $1.35 $0.27
0930 Antithrombin iii injection K $1.62 $0.32
0931 Factor IX non-recombinant K $0.89 $0.18
0932 Factor IX recombinant K $0.99 $0.20
0933 Gamma globulin >10 CC inj K $113.13 $22.63
0934 Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg K $13.12 $2.62
0935 Clonidine hydrochloride K $62.86 $12.57
0941 Mitomycin 20 MG inj K $63.93 $12.79
0942 Mitomycin 40 MG inj K $127.85 $25.57
0949 Frozen plasma, pooled, sd K 1.1981 $76.31 $15.26
0950 Whole blood for transfusion K 4.4374 $282.63 $56.53
0952 Cryoprecipitate each unit K 0.6843 $43.59 $8.72
0954 RBC leukocytes reduced K 2.9590 $188.47 $37.69
0955 Plasma, frz between 8-24hour K 1.2456 $79.34 $15.87
0956 Plasma protein fract,5%,50ml K 1.4392 $91.67 $18.33
0957 Platelets, each unit K 1.0834 $69.00 $13.80
0958 Plaelet rich plasma unit K 5.3744 $342.31 $68.46
0959 Red blood cells unit K 2.0343 $129.57 $25.91
0960 Washed red blood cells unit K 4.2092 $268.10 $53.62
0961 Albumin (human),5%, 50ml K 0.3757 $23.93 $4.79
0963 Albumin (human), 5%, 250 ml K 1.1351 $72.30 $14.46
0964 Albumin (human), 25%, 20 ml K 0.4448 $28.33 $5.67
0965 Albumin (human), 25%, 50ml K 1.1679 $74.39 $14.88
0966 Plasmaprotein fract,5%,250ml K 3.9009 $248.46 $49.69
0967 Blood split unit K 2.1237 $135.26 $27.05
0968 Platelets leukoreduced irrad K 2.0280 $129.17 $25.83
0969 RBC leukoreduced irradiated K 3.8191 $243.25 $48.65
1009 Cryoprecipitatereducedplasma K 1.3131 $83.64 $16.73
1010 Blood, l/r, cmv-neg K 2.3865 $152.00 $30.40
1011 Platelets, hla-m, l/r, unit K 9.6766 $616.33 $123.27
1013 Platelets leukocytes reduced K 1.7207 $109.60 $21.92
1016 Blood, l/r, froz/degly/wash K 3.3520 $213.50 $42.70
1017 Plt, aph/pher, l/r, cmv-neg K 7.7915 $496.26 $99.25
1018 Blood, l/r, irradiated K 2.4372 $155.23 $31.05
1019 Plate pheres leukoredu irrad K 10.0408 $639.53 $127.91
1020 Plt, pher, l/r cmv-neg, irr K 10.7802 $686.62 $137.32
1021 RBC, frz/deg/wsh, l/r, irrad K 6.4694 $412.06 $82.41
1022 RBC, l/r, cmv-neg, irrad K 4.6286 $294.81 $58.96
1032 Aud osseo dev, int/ext comp H .
1052 Injection, voriconazole K $4.94 $0.99
1064 I131 iodide cap, rx K $16.22 $3.24
1083 Adalimumab injection K $316.02 $63.20
1084 Denileukin diftitox, 300 mcg K $1,393.32 $278.66
1086 Temozolomide K $7.34 $1.47
1150 I131 iodide sol, rx K $11.74 $2.35
1166 Cytarabine liposome K $391.31 $78.26
1167 Inj, epirubicin hcl, 2 mg K $21.01 $4.20
1178 Busulfan injection K $8.80 $1.76
1203 Verteporfin injection K $8.84 $1.77
1207 Octreotide injection, depot K $95.86 $19.17
1280 Corticotropin injection K $126.52 $25.30
1436 Etidronate disodium inj K $70.73 $14.15
1491 New Technology-Level IA ($0-$10) S $5.00 $1.00
1492 New Technology-Level IB ($10-$20) S $15.00 $3.00
1493 New Technology-Level IC ($20-$30) S $25.00 $5.00
1494 New Technology-Level ID ($30-$40) S $35.00 $7.00
1495 New Technology-Level IE ($40-$50) S $45.00 $9.00
1496 New Technology-Level IA ($0-$10) T $5.00 $1.00
1497 New Technology-Level IB ($10-$20) T $15.00 $3.00
1498 New Technology-Level IC ($20-$30) T $25.00 $5.00
1499 New Technology-Level ID ($30-$40) T $35.00 $7.00
1500 New Technology-Level IE ($40-$50) T $45.00 $9.00
1502 New Technology-Level II ($50-$100) S $75.00 $15.00
1503 New Technology-Level III ($100-$200) S $150.00 $30.00
1504 New Technology-Level IV ($200-$300) S $250.00 $50.00
1505 New Technology-Level V ($300-$400) S $350.00 $70.00
1506 New Technology-Level VI ($400-$500) S $450.00 $90.00
1507 New Technology-Level VII ($500-$600) S $550.00 $110.00
1508 New Technology-Level VIII ($600-$700) S $650.00 $130.00
1509 New Technology-Level IX ($700-$800) S $750.00 $150.00
1510 New Technology-Level X ($800-$900) S $850.00 $170.00
1511 New Technology-Level XI ($900-$1000) S $950.00 $190.00
1512 New Technology-Level XII ($1000-$1100) S $1,050.00 $210.00
1513 New Technology-Level XIII ($1100-$1200) S $1,150.00 $230.00
1514 New Technology-Level XIV ($1200- $1300) S $1,250.00 $250.00
1515 New Technology-Level XV ($1300-$1400) S $1,350.00 $270.00
1516 New Technology-Level XVI ($1400-$1500) S $1,450.00 $290.00
1517 New Technology-Level XVII ($1500-$1600) S $1,550.00 $310.00
1518 New Technology-Level XVIII ($1600-$1700) S $1,650.00 $330.00
1519 New Technology-Level IXX ($1700-$1800) S $1,750.00 $350.00
1520 New Technology-Level XX ($1800-$1900) S $1,850.00 $370.00
1521 New Technology-Level XXI ($1900-$2000) S $1,950.00 $390.00
1522 New Technology-Level XXII ($2000-$2500) S $2,250.00 $450.00
1523 New Technology-Level XXIII ($2500-$3000) S $2,750.00 $550.00
1524 New Technology-Level XXIV ($3000-$3500) S $3,250.00 $650.00
1525 New Technology-Level XXV ($3500-$4000) S $3,750.00 $750.00
1526 New Technology-Level XXVI ($4000-$4500) S $4,250.00 $850.00
1527 New Technology-Level XXVII ($4500-$5000) S $4,750.00 $950.00
1528 New Technology-Level XXVIII ($5000-$5500) S $5,250.00 $1,050.00
1529 New Technology-Level XXIX ($5500-$6000) S $5,750.00 $1,150.00
1530 New Technology-Level XXX ($6000-$6500) S $6,250.00 $1,250.00
1531 New Technology-Level XXXI ($6500-$7000) S $6,750.00 $1,350.00
1532 New Technology-Level XXXII ($7000-$7500) S $7,250.00 $1,450.00
1533 New Technology-Level XXXIII ($7500-$8000) S $7,750.00 $1,550.00
1534 New Technology-Level XXXIV ($8000-$8500) S $8,250.00 $1,650.00
1535 New Technology-Level XXXV ($8500-$9000) S $8,750.00 $1,750.00
1536 New Technology-Level XXXVI ($9000-$9500) S $9,250.00 $1,850.00
1537 New Technology-Level XXXVII ($9500-$10000) S $9,750.00 $1,950.00
1539 New Technology-Level II ($50-$100) T $75.00 $15.00
1540 New Technology-Level III ($100-$200) T $150.00 $30.00
1541 New Technology-Level IV ($200-$300) T $250.00 $50.00
1542 New Technology-Level V ($300-$400) T $350.00 $70.00
1543 New Technology-Level VI ($400-$500) T $450.00 $90.00
1544 New Technology-Level VII ($500-$600) T $550.00 $110.00
1545 New Technology-Level VIII ($600-$700) T $650.00 $130.00
1546 New Technology-Level IX ($700-$800) T $750.00 $150.00
1547 New Technology-Level X ($800-$900) T $850.00 $170.00
1548 New Technology-Level XI ($900-$1000) T $950.00 $190.00
1549 New Technology-Level XII ($1000-$1100) T $1,050.00 $210.00
1550 New Technology-Level XIII ($1100-$1200) T $1,150.00 $230.00
1551 New Technology-Level XIV ($1200-$1300) T $1,250.00 $250.00
1552 New Technology-Level XV ($1300-$1400) T $1,350.00 $270.00
1553 New Technology-Level XVI ($1400-$1500) T $1,450.00 $290.00
1554 New Technology-Level XVII ($1500-$1600) T $1,550.00 $310.00
1555 New Technology-Level XVIII ($1600-$1700) T $1,650.00 $330.00
1556 New Technology-Level XIX ($1700-$1800) T $1,750.00 $350.00
1557 New Technology-Level XX ($1800-$1900) T $1,850.00 $370.00
1558 New Technology-Level XXI ($1900-$2000) T $1,950.00 $390.00
1559 New Technology-Level XXII ($2000-$2500) T $2,250.00 $450.00
1560 New Technology-Level XXIII ($2500-$3000) T $2,750.00 $550.00
1561 New Technology-Level XXIV ($3000-$3500) T $3,250.00 $650.00
1562 New Technology-Level XXV ($3500-$4000) T $3,750.00 $750.00
1563 New Technology-Level XXVI ($4000-$4500) T $4,250.00 $850.00
1564 New Technology-Level XXVII ($4500-$5000) T $4,750.00 $950.00
1565 New Technology-Level XXVIII ($5000-$5500) T $5,250.00 $1,050.00
1566 New Technology-Level XXIX ($5500-$6000) T $5,750.00 $1,150.00
1567 New Technology-Level XXX ($6000-$6500) T $6,250.00 $1,250.00
1568 New Technology-Level XXXI ($6500-$7000) T $6,750.00 $1,350.00
1569 New Technology-Level XXXII ($7000-$7500) T $7,250.00 $1,450.00
1570 New Technology-Level XXXIII ($7500-$8000) T $7,750.00 $1,550.00
1571 New Technology-Level XXXIV ($8000-$8500) T $8,250.00 $1,650.00
1572 New Technology-Level XXXV ($8500-$9000) T $8,750.00 $1,750.00
1573 New Technology-Level XXXVI ($9000-$9500) T $9,250.00 $1,850.00
1574 New Technology-Level XXXVII ($9500-$10000) T $9,750.00 $1,950.00
1605 Abciximab injection K $409.26 $81.85
1606 Injection anistreplase 30 u K 42.2935 $2,693.80 $538.76
1607 Eptifibatide injection K $15.90 $3.18
1608 Etanercept injection K $160.03 $32.01
1609 Rho(D) immune globulin h, sd K $15.76 $3.15
1612 Daclizumab, parenteral K $297.03 $59.41
1613 Trastuzumab K $57.33 $11.47
1629 Nonmetabolic act d/e tissue K $18.13 $3.63
1630 Hep b ig, im K $132.42 $26.48
1631 Baclofen intrathecal trial K $70.92 $14.18
1632 Metabolic active D/E tissue K $28.51 $5.70
1633 Alefacept K $25.82 $5.16
1643 Y90 ibritumomab, rx K $12,030.02 $2,406.00
1645 I131 tositumomab, rx K $8,283.41 $1,656.68
1670 Tetanus immune globulin inj K $96.35 $19.27
1675 P32 Na phosphate K $118.02 $23.60
1676 P32 chromic phosphate K $122.17 $24.43
1682 Aprotonin, 10,000 kiu K $2.50 $0.50
1683 Basiliximab K $1,347.14 $269.43
1684 Corticorelin ovine triflutal K $4.26 $0.85
1685 Darbepoetin alfa, non-esrd K $3.11 $0.62
1686 Epoetin alfa, non-esrd K $9.36 $1.87
1687 Digoxin immune fab (ovine) K $511.48 $102.30
1688 Ethanolamine oleate 100 mg K $78.26 $15.65
1689 Fomepizole, 15 mg K $12.28 $2.46
1690 Hemin, 1 mg K $6.74 $1.35
1691 Iron dextran 165 injection K $11.61 $2.32
1692 Iron dextran 267 injection K $10.32 $2.06
1693 Lepirudin K $153.42 $30.68
1694 Ziconotide injection K $6.46 $1.29
1695 Nesiritide injection K $31.36 $6.27
1696 Palifermin injection K $11.32 $2.26
1697 Pegaptanib sodium injection K $1,054.70 $210.94
1700 Inj secretin synthetic human K $20.12 $4.02
1701 Treprostinil injection K $55.36 $11.07
1703 Ovine, 1000 USP units K $133.77 $26.75
1704 Inj Vonwillebrand factor IU K $0.88 $0.18
1705 Factor viia K $1.11 $0.22
1709 Azacitidine injection K $4.26 $0.85
1710 Clofarabine injection K $115.64 $23.13
1711 Histrelin implant K $1,446.98 $289.40
1712 Paclitaxel protein bound K $7.03 $1.41
1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 K 0.5016 $31.95 $6.39
1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 K 2.7225 $173.40 $34.68
1719 Brachytx sour,Non-HDR Ir-192 K 0.9012 $57.40 $11.48
1738 Oxaliplatin K $8.89 $1.78
1739 Pegademase bovine, 25 iu K $176.16 $35.23
1740 Diazoxide injection K $113.24 $22.65
1741 Urofollitropin, 75 iu K $50.22 $10.04
1821 Interspinous implant H .
2210 Methyldopate hcl injection K $10.01 $2.00
2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 K 187.5212 $11,943.79 $2,388.76
2632 Iodine I-125 sodium iodide K 0.4494 $28.62 $5.72
2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 K 0.4699 $29.93 $5.99
2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 K 0.7389 $47.06 $9.41
2636 Brachytx linear source, P-103 K 0.5824 $37.09 $7.42
2731 Immune globulin, powder K $25.48 $5.10
2732 Immune globulin, liquid K $30.28 $6.06
2770 Quinupristin/dalfopristin K $116.70 $23.34
2940 Somatrem injection K 1.0916 $69.53 $13.91
3030 Sumatriptan succinate/6 MG K $58.82 $11.76
3041 Bivalirudin K $1.72 $0.34
3043 Gamma globulin 1 CC inj K $11.31 $2.26
3050 Sermorelin acetate injection K $1.74 $0.35
7000 Amifostine K $476.10 $95.22
7005 Gonadorelin hydroch/100 mcg K $178.59 $35.72
7011 Oprelvekin injection K $244.98 $49.00
7015 Oral busulfan K $2.12 $0.42
7028 Fosphenytoin, 50 mg K $5.50 $1.10
7034 Somatropin injection K $46.75 $9.35
7035 Teniposide, 50 mg K $261.93 $52.39
7036 Urokinase 250,000 IU inj K $453.41 $90.68
7038 Monoclonal antibodies K $886.70 $177.34
7041 Tirofiban HCl K $7.66 $1.53
7042 Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg K $3.94 $0.79
7043 Infliximab injection K $53.25 $10.65
7045 Inj trimetrexate glucoronate K $143.89 $28.78
7046 Doxorubicin hcl liposome inj K $385.81 $77.16
7048 Alteplase recombinant K $32.48 $6.50
7049 Filgrastim 480 mcg injection K $297.75 $59.55
7051 Leuprolide acetate implant K $1,696.96 $339.39
7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl top K $104.43 $20.89
8000 Cardiac Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Ablation Composite T 135.5822 $8,635.64 $1,727.13
8001 LDR Prostate Brachytherapy Composite T 49.7153 $3,166.52 $633.30
9001 Linezolid injection K $24.93 $4.99
9002 Tenecteplase injection K $2,024.13 $404.83
9003 Palivizumab, per 50 mg K $677.97 $135.59
9004 Gemtuzumab ozogamicin K $2,334.75 $466.95
9005 Reteplase injection K $891.03 $178.21
9006 Tacrolimus injection K $139.11 $27.82
9012 Arsenic trioxide K $33.84 $6.77
9015 Mycophenolate mofetil oral K $2.60 $0.52
9018 Botulinum toxin type B K $8.30 $1.66
9019 Caspofungin acetate K $30.07 $6.01
9020 Sirolimus, oral K $7.15 $1.43
9022 IM inj interferon beta 1-a K $113.49 $22.70
9023 Rho d immune globulin 50 mcg K $26.41 $5.28
9024 Amphotericin b lipid complex K $10.28 $2.06
9032 Baclofen 10 MG injection K $195.18 $39.04
9033 Cidofovir injection K $754.62 $150.92
9038 Inj estrogen conjugate 25 MG K $60.32 $12.06
9042 Glucagon hydrochloride/1 MG K $65.64 $13.13
9044 Ibutilide fumarate injection K $264.40 $52.88
9046 Iron sucrose injection K $0.37 $0.08
9047 Itraconazole injection K $38.05 $7.61
9051 Urea injection K $73.46 $14.69
9054 Metabolically active tissue K $31.36 $6.27
9104 Antithymocyte globuln rabbit K $324.66 $64.93
9108 Thyrotropin injection K $758.16 $151.63
9110 Alemtuzumab injection K $536.10 $107.22
9115 Zoledronic acid K $204.09 $40.82
9119 Injection, pegfilgrastim 6mg K $2,142.92 $428.58
9120 Injection, Fulvestrant K $79.80 $15.96
9121 Injection, argatroban K $17.87 $3.57
9122 Triptorelin pamoate K $153.97 $30.79
9124 Daptomycin injection K $0.33 $0.07
9125 Risperidone, long acting K $4.80 $0.96
9126 Natalizumab injection K $7.45 $1.49
9133 Rabies ig, im/sc K $64.82 $12.96
9134 Rabies ig, heat treated K $69.40 $13.88
9135 Varicella-zoster ig, im K $121.58 $24.32
9137 Bcg vaccine, percut K $112.56 $22.51
9139 Rabies vaccine, im K $145.53 $29.11
9140 Rabies vaccine, id K 1.9483 $124.09 $24.82
9141 Measles-rubella vaccine, sc K 0.9593 $61.10 $12.22
9143 Meningococcal vaccine, sc K $88.59 $17.72
9144 Encephalitis vaccine, sc K $98.17 $19.63
9145 Meningococcal vaccine, im K 1.1309 $72.03 $14.41
9156 Nonmetabolic active tissue K $88.37 $17.67
9167 Valrubicin, 200 mg K 3.4445 $219.39 $43.88
9207 Bortezomib injection K $32.37 $6.47
9208 Agalsidase beta injection K $126.00 $25.20
9209 Laronidase injection K $23.64 $4.73
9210 Palonosetron HCl K $15.85 $3.17
9213 Pemetrexed injection K $43.38 $8.68
9214 Bevacizumab injection K $56.98 $11.40
9215 Cetuximab injection K $49.34 $9.87
9216 Abarelix injection K $67.97 $13.59
9217 Leuprolide acetate suspnsion K $227.34 $45.47
9219 Mycophenolic acid K $2.25 $0.45
9222 Injectable human tissue K $728.44 $145.69
9224 Galsulfase injection K $297.09 $59.42
9225 Fluocinolone acetonide implt K $19,162.50 $3,832.50
9227 Micafungin sodium injection G $1.71 $0.34
9228 Tigecycline injection G $0.91 $0.18
9229 Ibandronate sodium injection G $138.71 $27.74
9230 Abatacept injection G $18.69 $3.74
9231 Decitabine injection G 0.4157 $26.48 $5.30
9232 Injection, idursulfase G $455.03 $91.01
9233 Injection, ranibizumab G $2,030.92 $406.18
9234 Inj, alglucosidase alfa K $126.00 $25.20
9235 Injection, panitumumab G $84.80 $16.96
9300 Omalizumab injection K $16.79 $3.36
9350 Porous collagen tube per cm G $485.91 $97.18
9351 Acellular derm tissue percm2 G $41.59 $8.32
9500 Platelets, irradiated K 2.0742 $132.11 $26.42
9501 Platelet pheres leukoreduced K 7.9954 $509.25 $101.85
9502 Platelet pheresis irradiated K 7.0075 $446.33 $89.27
9503 Fr frz plasma donor retested K 1.1632 $74.09 $14.82
9504 RBC deglycerolized K 5.7938 $369.02 $73.80
9505 RBC irradiated K 3.3259 $211.84 $42.37
9506 Granulocytes, pheresis unit K 15.5519 $990.55 $198.11
9507 Platelets, pheresis K 7.0406 $448.44 $89.69
9508 Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr K 1.0902 $69.44 $13.89

HCPCS Code Short Descriptor Subject to multiple procedure discounting Comment indicator Payment indicator CY 2007 ASC payment rate Proposed fully implemented payment weight Proposed CY 2008 fully implemented payment Proposed CY 2008 first transition year payment
0016T Thermotx choroid vasc lesion Y R2 4.0100 $166.01 $166.01
0017T Photocoagulat macular drusen Y R2 4.0100 $166.01 $166.01
0027T Endoscopic epidural lysis Y G2 18.5069 $766.19 $766.19
0031T Speculoscopy N N1
0032T Speculoscopy w/direct sample N N1
0046T Cath lavage, mammary duct(s) Y R2 16.5832 $686.54 $686.54
0047T Cath lavage, mammary duct(s) Y R2 16.5832 $686.54 $686.54
0062T Rep intradisc annulus; 1 lev Y G2 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,214.11
0063T Rep intradisc annulus; 1 lev Y G2 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,214.11
0084T Temp prostate urethral stent Y G2 2.1659 $89.67 $89.67
0099T* Implant corneal ring Y R2 16.5252 $684.14 $684.14
0100T Prosth retina receivegen Y G2 38.1121 $1,577.84 $1,577.84
0101T Extracorp shockwv tx,hi enrg Y G2 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,214.11
0102T Extracorp shockwv tx,anesth Y G2 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,214.11
0123T Scleral fistulization Y G2 24.0821 $997.00 $997.00
0124T* Conjunctival drug placement Y R2 5.1145 $211.74 $211.74
0133T Esophageal implant injexn Y G2 24.6480 $1,020.43 $1,020.43
0176T Aqu canal dilat w/o retent Y A2 $1,339.00 40.8481 $1,691.11 $1,427.03
0177T Aqu canal dilat w retent Y A2 $1,339.00 40.8481 $1,691.11 $1,427.03
10021 Fna w/o image Y P2 1.1915 $49.33 $49.33
10022 Fna w/image Y G2 4.5062 $186.56 $186.56
10040 Acne surgery Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
10060 Drainage of skin abscess Y P3 1.1130 $46.08 $46.08
10061 Drainage of skin abscess Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
10080 Drainage of pilonidal cyst Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
10081 Drainage of pilonidal cyst Y P3 3.1002 $128.35 $128.35
10120 Remove foreign body Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
10121 Remove foreign body Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
10140 Drainage of hematoma/fluid Y P3 1.6490 $68.27 $68.27
10160 Puncture drainage of lesion Y CH P3 1.4099 $58.37 $58.37
10180 Complex drainage, wound Y A2 $446.00 19.0457 $788.49 $531.62
11000 Debride infected skin Y P3 0.5360 $22.19 $22.19
11001 Debride infected skin add-on Y P3 0.1896 $7.85 $7.85
11010 Debride skin, fx Y A2 $251.52 4.4463 $184.08 $234.66
11011 Debride skin/muscle, fx Y A2 $251.52 4.4463 $184.08 $234.66
11012 Debride skin/muscle/bone, fx Y A2 $251.52 4.4463 $184.08 $234.66
11040 Debride skin, partial Y P3 0.4865 $20.14 $20.14
11041 Debride skin, full Y P3 0.5688 $23.55 $23.55
11042 Debride skin/tissue Y A2 $164.42 2.7493 $113.82 $151.77
11043 Debride tissue/muscle Y A2 $164.42 2.7493 $113.82 $151.77
11044 Debride tissue/muscle/bone Y A2 $423.10 7.1126 $294.46 $390.94
11055 Trim skin lesion Y P3 0.5606 $23.21 $23.21
11056 Trim skin lesions, 2 to 4 Y P3 0.6184 $25.60 $25.60
11057 Trim skin lesions, over 4 Y P3 0.7092 $29.36 $29.36
11100 Biopsy, skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11101 Biopsy, skin add-on Y P3 0.3051 $12.63 $12.63
11200 Removal of skin tags Y CH P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11201 Remove skin tags add-on Y P3 0.1319 $5.46 $5.46
11300 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11301 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11302 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11303 Shave skin lesion Y P3 1.4841 $61.44 $61.44
11305 Shave skin lesion Y P3 0.7833 $32.43 $32.43
11306 Shave skin lesion Y CH P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11307 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11308 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11310 Shave skin lesion Y CH P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11311 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11312 Shave skin lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11313 Shave skin lesion Y CH P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11400 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.5 cm Y P3 1.5913 $65.88 $65.88
11401 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.6-1 cm Y P3 1.7396 $72.02 $72.02
11402 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 1.1-2 cm Y P3 1.8964 $78.51 $78.51
11403 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 2.1-3 cm Y P3 2.0365 $84.31 $84.31
11404 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 3.1-4 cm Y A2 $333.00 16.5832 $686.54 $421.39
11406 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 4.0 cm Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
11420 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.5 Y P3 1.4758 $61.10 $61.10
11421 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.6-1 Y P3 1.7563 $72.71 $72.71
11422 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 1.1-2 Y P3 1.9210 $79.53 $79.53
11423 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 2.1-3 Y P3 2.1601 $89.43 $89.43
11424 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 3.1-4 Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
11426 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 4 cm Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11440 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.5 cm Y P3 1.7314 $71.68 $71.68
11441 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.6-1 cm Y P3 1.9459 $80.56 $80.56
11442 Exc face-mm b9+marg 1.1-2 cm Y P3 2.1273 $88.07 $88.07
11443 Exc face-mm b9+marg 2.1-3 cm Y P3 2.3829 $98.65 $98.65
11444 Exc face-mm b9+marg 3.1-4 cm Y A2 $333.00 8.7155 $360.82 $339.96
11446 Exc face-mm b9+marg 4 cm Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11450 Removal, sweat gland lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11451 Removal, sweat gland lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11462 Removal, sweat gland lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11463 Removal, sweat gland lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11470 Removal, sweat gland lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11471 Removal, sweat gland lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11600 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.5 cm Y P3 2.2097 $91.48 $91.48
11601 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.6-1 cm Y P3 2.5312 $104.79 $104.79
11602 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 1.1-2 cm Y P3 2.7457 $113.67 $113.67
11603 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 2.1-3 cm Y P3 2.9353 $121.52 $121.52
11604 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 3.1-4 cm Y A2 $418.49 8.7155 $360.82 $404.07
11606 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 4 cm Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
11620 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.5 Y P3 2.2428 $92.85 $92.85
11621 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.6-1 Y P3 2.5560 $105.82 $105.82
11622 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 1.1-2 Y P3 2.8280 $117.08 $117.08
11623 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 2.1-3 Y P3 3.0671 $126.98 $126.98
11624 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 3.1-4 Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
11626 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+mar 4 cm Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11640 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.5 Y P3 2.3498 $97.28 $97.28
11641 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.6-1 Y P3 2.7457 $113.67 $113.67
11642 Exc face-mm malig+marg 1.1-2 Y P3 3.0671 $126.98 $126.98
11643 Exc face-mm malig+marg 2.1-3 Y P3 3.3312 $137.91 $137.91
11644 Exc face-mm malig+marg 3.1-4 Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
11646 Exc face-mm mlg+marg 4 cm Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
11719 Trim nail(s) Y P3 0.2556 $10.58 $10.58
11720 Debride nail, 1-5 Y P3 0.3297 $13.65 $13.65
11721 Debride nail, 6 or more Y P3 0.4041 $16.73 $16.73
11730 Removal of nail plate Y CH P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
11732 Remove nail plate, add-on Y P3 0.4041 $16.73 $16.73
11740 Drain blood from under nail Y CH P2 0.2682 $11.10 $11.10
11750 Removal of nail bed Y P3 2.0942 $86.70 $86.70
11752 Remove nail bed/finger tip Y P3 2.8940 $119.81 $119.81
11755 Biopsy, nail unit Y P3 1.4758 $61.10 $61.10
11760 Repair of nail bed Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
11762 Reconstruction of nail bed Y CH P3 2.6961 $111.62 $111.62
11765 Excision of nail fold, toe Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
11770 Removal of pilonidal lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
11771 Removal of pilonidal lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
11772 Removal of pilonidal lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
11900 Injection into skin lesions Y P3 0.6514 $26.97 $26.97
11901 Added skin lesions injection Y P3 0.6925 $28.67 $28.67
11920 Correct skin color defects Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
11921 Correct skin color defects Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
11922 Correct skin color defects Y P3 0.8493 $35.16 $35.16
11950 Therapy for contour defects Y P3 0.8329 $34.48 $34.48
11951 Therapy for contour defects Y P3 1.0225 $42.33 $42.33
11952 Therapy for contour defects Y CH P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
11954 Therapy for contour defects Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
11960 Insert tissue expander(s) Y A2 $446.00 20.9338 $866.66 $551.17
11970 Replace tissue expander Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
11971 Remove tissue expander(s) Y A2 $333.00 21.4534 $888.17 $471.79
11976 Removal of contraceptive cap Y P3 1.4181 $58.71 $58.71
11980 Implant hormone pellet(s) N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
11981 Insert drug implant device N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
11982 Remove drug implant device N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
11983 Remove/insert drug implant N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
12001 Repair superficial wound(s) Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12002 Repair superficial wound(s) Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12004 Repair superficial wound(s) Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12005 Repair superficial wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 1.3340 $55.23 $82.24
12006 Repair superficial wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 1.3340 $55.23 $82.24
12007 Repair superficial wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 1.3340 $55.23 $82.24
12011 Repair superficial wound(s) Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12013 Repair superficial wound(s) Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12014 Repair superficial wound(s) Y P2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12015 Repair superficial wound(s) Y G2 1.3340 $55.23 $55.23
12016 Repair superficial wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 1.3340 $55.23 $82.24
12017 Repair superficial wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 1.3340 $55.23 $82.24
12018 Repair superficial wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 1.3340 $55.23 $82.24
12020 Closure of split wound Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
12021 Closure of split wound Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
12031 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12032 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12034 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12035 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12036 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12037 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $323.28 2.1114 $87.41 $264.31
12041 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12042 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12044 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12045 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12046 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12047 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $323.28 2.1114 $87.41 $264.31
12051 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12052 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12053 Layer closure of wound(s) Y P2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
12054 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12055 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12056 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
12057 Layer closure of wound(s) Y A2 $323.28 2.1114 $87.41 $264.31
13100 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
13101 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
13120 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
13121 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
13131 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
13132 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y A2 $91.24 4.6816 $193.82 $116.89
13150 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
13151 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
13152 Repair of wound or lesion Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
13153 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
13160 Late closure of wound Y A2 $446.00 20.9338 $866.66 $551.17
14000 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
14001 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
14020 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
14021 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
14040 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
14041 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
14060 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
14061 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
14300 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
14350 Skin tissue rearrangement Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15002 Wnd prep, ch/inf, trk/arm/lg Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15003 Wnd prep, ch/inf addl 100 cm Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15004 Wnd prep ch/inf, f/n/hf/g Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15005 Wnd prep, f/n/hf/g, addl cm Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15040 Harvest cultured skin graft Y A2 $91.24 2.1114 $87.41 $90.28
15050 Skin pinch graft Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15100 Skin splt grft, trnk/arm/leg Y A2 $446.00 20.9338 $866.66 $551.17
15101 Skin splt grft t/a/l, add-on Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15110 Epidrm autogrft trnk/arm/leg Y A2 $446.00 4.6816 $193.82 $382.96
15111 Epidrm autogrft t/a/l add-on Y A2 $333.00 4.6816 $193.82 $298.21
15115 Epidrm a-grft face/nck/hf/g Y A2 $446.00 4.6816 $193.82 $382.96
15116 Epidrm a-grft f/n/hf/g addl Y A2 $333.00 4.6816 $193.82 $298.21
15120 Skn splt a-grft fac/nck/hf/g Y A2 $446.00 20.9338 $866.66 $551.17
15121 Skn splt a-grft f/n/hf/g add Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15130 Derm autograft, trnk/arm/leg Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
15131 Derm autograft t/a/l add-on Y A2 $333.00 15.4399 $639.21 $409.55
15135 Derm autograft face/nck/hf/g Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
15136 Derm autograft, f/n/hf/g add Y A2 $333.00 15.4399 $639.21 $409.55
15150 Cult epiderm grft t/arm/leg Y A2 $446.00 4.6816 $193.82 $382.96
15151 Cult epiderm grft t/a/l addl Y A2 $333.00 4.6816 $193.82 $298.21
15152 Cult epiderm graft t/a/l +% Y A2 $333.00 4.6816 $193.82 $298.21
15155 Cult epiderm graft, f/n/hf/g Y A2 $446.00 4.6816 $193.82 $382.96
15156 Cult epidrm grft f/n/hfg add Y A2 $333.00 4.6816 $193.82 $298.21
15157 Cult epiderm grft f/n/hfg +% Y A2 $333.00 4.6816 $193.82 $298.21
15200 Skin full graft, trunk Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
15201 Skin full graft trunk add-on Y A2 $323.28 15.4399 $639.21 $402.26
15220 Skin full graft sclp/arm/leg Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
15221 Skin full graft add-on Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15240 Skin full grft face/genit/hf Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
15241 Skin full graft add-on Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15260 Skin full graft een lips Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
15261 Skin full graft add-on Y A2 $323.28 15.4399 $639.21 $402.26
15300 Apply skinallogrft, t/arm/lg Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15301 Apply sknallogrft t/a/l addl Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15321 Aply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15330 Aply acell alogrft t/arm/leg Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15331 Aply acell grft t/a/l add-on Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15335 Apply acell graft, f/n/hf/g Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15336 Aply acell grft f/n/hf/g add Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15340 Apply cult skin substitute Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15341 Apply cult skin sub add-on Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15360 Apply cult derm sub, t/a/l Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15361 Aply cult derm sub t/a/l add Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15365 Apply cult derm sub f/n/hf/g Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15366 Apply cult derm f/hf/g add Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15400 Apply skin xenograft, t/a/l Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15401 Apply skn xenogrft t/a/l add Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15421 Apply skn xgrft f/n/hf/g add Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15430 Apply acellular xenograft Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add Y A2 $323.28 4.6816 $193.82 $290.92
15570 Form skin pedicle flap Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15572 Form skin pedicle flap Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15574 Form skin pedicle flap Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15576 Form skin pedicle flap Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15600 Skin graft Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15610 Skin graft Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15620 Skin graft Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15630 Skin graft Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15650 Transfer skin pedicle flap Y A2 $717.00 20.9338 $866.66 $754.42
15731 Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15732 Muscle-skin graft, head/neck Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15734 Muscle-skin graft, trunk Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15736 Muscle-skin graft, arm Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15738 Muscle-skin graft, leg Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15740 Island pedicle flap graft Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
15750 Neurovascular pedicle graft Y A2 $446.00 20.9338 $866.66 $551.17
15760 Composite skin graft Y A2 $446.00 20.9338 $866.66 $551.17
15770 Derma-fat-fascia graft Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15775 Hair transplant punch grafts Y A2 $323.28 1.3340 $55.23 $256.27
15776 Hair transplant punch grafts Y A2 $323.28 1.3340 $55.23 $256.27
15780 Abrasion treatment of skin Y P3 9.5232 $394.26 $394.26
15781 Abrasion treatment of skin Y P2 4.4463 $184.08 $184.08
15782 Abrasion treatment of skin Y P2 4.4463 $184.08 $184.08
15783 Abrasion treatment of skin Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
15786 Abrasion, lesion, single Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
15787 Abrasion, lesions, add-on Y P3 0.7915 $32.77 $32.77
15788 Chemical peel, face, epiderm Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
15789 Chemical peel, face, dermal Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
15792 Chemical peel, nonfacial Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
15793 Chemical peel, nonfacial Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
15819 Plastic surgery, neck Y G2 2.1114 $87.41 $87.41
15820 Revision of lower eyelid Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15821 Revision of lower eyelid Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15822 Revision of upper eyelid Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15823 Revision of upper eyelid Y A2 $717.00 20.9338 $866.66 $754.42
15824 Removal of forehead wrinkles Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15825 Removal of neck wrinkles Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15826 Removal of brow wrinkles Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15828 Removal of face wrinkles Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15829 Removal of skin wrinkles Y A2 $717.00 20.9338 $866.66 $754.42
15830 Exc skin abd Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15832 Excise excessive skin tissue Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15833 Excise excessive skin tissue Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15834 Excise excessive skin tissue Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15835 Excise excessive skin tissue Y A2 $323.28 21.4534 $888.17 $464.50
15836 Excise excessive skin tissue Y A2 $510.00 16.5832 $686.54 $554.14
15837 Excise excessive skin tissue Y G2 16.5832 $686.54 $686.54
15838 Excise excessive skin tissue Y G2 16.5832 $686.54 $686.54
15839 Excise excessive skin tissue Y A2 $510.00 16.5832 $686.54 $554.14
15840 Graft for face nerve palsy Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15841 Graft for face nerve palsy Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15842 Flap for face nerve palsy Y G2 20.9338 $866.66 $866.66
15845 Skin and muscle repair, face Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15847 Exc skin abd add-on Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15850 Removal of sutures Y G2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
15851 Removal of sutures Y P3 1.2367 $51.20 $51.20
15852 Dressing change not for burn N G2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
15860 Test for blood flow in graft N G2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
15876 Suction assisted lipectomy Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15877 Suction assisted lipectomy Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15878 Suction assisted lipectomy Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15879 Suction assisted lipectomy Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15920 Removal of tail bone ulcer Y A2 $251.52 4.4463 $184.08 $234.66
15922 Removal of tail bone ulcer Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15931 Remove sacrum pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15933 Remove sacrum pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15934 Remove sacrum pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15935 Remove sacrum pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15936 Remove sacrum pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 15.4399 $639.21 $632.30
15937 Remove sacrum pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15940 Remove hip pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15941 Remove hip pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15944 Remove hip pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
15945 Remove hip pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15946 Remove hip pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 20.9338 $866.66 $689.17
15950 Remove thigh pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
15951 Remove thigh pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 21.4534 $888.17 $694.54
15952 Remove thigh pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
15953 Remove thigh pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 15.4399 $639.21 $632.30
15956 Remove thigh pressure sore Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
15958 Remove thigh pressure sore Y A2 $630.00 15.4399 $639.21 $632.30
16000 Initial treatment of burn(s) Y P3 0.6514 $26.97 $26.97
16020 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, s Y P3 0.9894 $40.96 $40.96
16025 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, m Y A2 $67.11 2.7493 $113.82 $78.79
16030 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, l Y A2 $99.83 2.7493 $113.82 $103.33
16035 Incision of burn scab, initi Y G2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17000 Destruct premalg lesion Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
17003 Destruct premalg les, 2-14 Y P3 0.0906 $3.75 $3.75
17004 Destroy premlg lesions 15+ Y P3 1.9541 $80.90 $80.90
17106 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17107 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17108 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17110 Destruct b9 lesion, 1-14 Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
17111 Destruct lesion, 15 or more Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17250 Chemical cautery, tissue Y P3 1.0471 $43.35 $43.35
17260 Destruction of skin lesions Y P3 1.1130 $46.08 $46.08
17261 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17262 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17263 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17264 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17266 Destruction of skin lesions Y P3 2.4819 $102.75 $102.75
17270 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17271 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17272 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17273 Destruction of skin lesions Y CH P3 2.2345 $92.51 $92.51
17274 Destruction of skin lesions Y P3 2.5560 $105.82 $105.82
17276 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17280 Destruction of skin lesions Y CH P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
17281 Destruction of skin lesions Y CH P3 1.9210 $79.53 $79.53
17282 Destruction of skin lesions Y CH P3 2.1932 $90.80 $90.80
17283 Destruction of skin lesions Y CH P3 2.5229 $104.45 $104.45
17284 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17286 Destruction of skin lesions Y P2 2.7493 $113.82 $113.82
17311 Mohs, 1 stage, h/n/hf/g Y P2 3.9713 $164.41 $164.41
17312 Mohs addl stage Y P2 3.9713 $164.41 $164.41
17313 Mohs, 1 stage, t/a/l Y P2 3.9713 $164.41 $164.41
17314 Mohs, addl stage, t/a/l Y P2 3.9713 $164.41 $164.41
17315 Mohs surg, addl block Y P3 0.9483 $39.26 $39.26
17340 Cryotherapy of skin Y P3 0.2969 $12.29 $12.29
17360 Skin peel therapy Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
17380 Hair removal by electrolysis Y R2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
19000 Drainage of breast lesion Y P3 1.5831 $65.54 $65.54
19001 Drain breast lesion add-on Y P3 0.2060 $8.53 $8.53
19020 Incision of breast lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.0457 $788.49 $531.62
19030 Injection for breast x-ray N N1
19100 Bx breast percut w/o image Y A2 $240.00 4.5062 $186.56 $226.64
19101 Biopsy of breast, open Y A2 $446.00 20.9980 $869.32 $551.83
19102 Bx breast percut w/image Y A2 $240.00 7.3012 $302.27 $255.57
19103 Bx breast percut w/device Y A2 $395.77 13.9599 $577.94 $441.31
19105 Cryosurg ablate fa, each Y G2 32.4940 $1,345.25 $1,345.25
19110 Nipple exploration Y A2 $446.00 20.9980 $869.32 $551.83
19112 Excise breast duct fistula Y A2 $510.00 20.9980 $869.32 $599.83
19120 Removal of breast lesion Y A2 $510.00 20.9980 $869.32 $599.83
19125 Excision, breast lesion Y A2 $510.00 20.9980 $869.32 $599.83
19126 Excision, addl breast lesion Y A2 $510.00 20.9980 $869.32 $599.83
19290 Place needle wire, breast N N1 $333.00
19291 Place needle wire, breast N N1 $333.00
19295 Place breast clip, percut N CH N1 $106.76
19296 Place po breast cath for rad Y A2 $1,339.00 52.9438 $2,191.87 $1,552.22
19297 Place breast cath for rad Y A2 $1,339.00 52.9438 $2,191.87 $1,552.22
19298 Place breast rad tube/caths Y CH A2 $1,339.00 52.9438 $2,191.87 $1,552.22
19300 Removal of breast tissue Y A2 $630.00 20.9980 $869.32 $689.83
19301 Partical mastectomy Y A2 $510.00 20.9980 $869.32 $599.83
19302 P-mastectomy w/ln removal Y A2 $995.00 40.4634 $1,675.18 $1,165.05
19303 Mast, simple, complete Y A2 $630.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $808.81
19304 Mast, subq Y A2 $630.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $808.81
19316 Suspension of breast Y A2 $630.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $808.81
19318 Reduction of large breast Y A2 $630.00 40.4634 $1,675.18 $891.30
19324 Enlarge breast Y A2 $630.00 40.4634 $1,675.18 $891.30
19325 Enlarge breast with implant Y A2 $1,339.00 52.9438 $2,191.87 $1,552.22
19328 Removal of breast implant Y A2 $333.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $586.06
19330 Removal of implant material Y A2 $333.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $586.06
19340 Immediate breast prosthesis Y A2 $446.00 40.4634 $1,675.18 $753.30
19342 Delayed breast prosthesis Y A2 $510.00 52.9438 $2,191.87 $930.47
19350 Breast reconstruction Y A2 $630.00 20.9980 $869.32 $689.83
19355 Correct inverted nipple(s) Y A2 $630.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $808.81
19357 Breast reconstruction Y A2 $717.00 52.9438 $2,191.87 $1,085.72
19366 Breast reconstruction Y A2 $717.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $874.06
19370 Surgery of breast capsule Y A2 $630.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $808.81
19371 Removal of breast capsule Y A2 $630.00 32.4940 $1,345.25 $808.81
19380 Revise breast reconstruction Y A2 $717.00 40.4634 $1,675.18 $956.55
19396 Design custom breast implant Y G2 32.4940 $1,345.25 $1,345.25
20000 Incision of abscess Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
20005 Incision of deep abscess Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
20103 Explore wound, extremity Y G2 9.5721 $396.28 $396.28
20150 Excise epiphyseal bar Y G2 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,804.85
20200 Muscle biopsy Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
20205 Deep muscle biopsy Y A2 $510.00 16.5832 $686.54 $554.14
20206 Needle biopsy, muscle Y A2 $240.00 7.3012 $302.27 $255.57
20220 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle Y A2 $251.52 8.7155 $360.82 $278.85
20225 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle Y A2 $418.49 8.7155 $360.82 $404.07
20240 Bone biopsy, excisional Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
20245 Bone biopsy, excisional Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
20250 Open bone biopsy Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
20251 Open bone biopsy Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
20500 Injection of sinus tract Y P3 1.4676 $60.76 $60.76
20501 Inject sinus tract for x-ray N N1
20520 Removal of foreign body Y P3 2.2674 $93.87 $93.87
20525 Removal of foreign body Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
20526 Ther injection, carp tunnel Y P3 0.7338 $30.38 $30.38
20550 Inj tendon sheath/ligament Y P3 0.5524 $22.87 $22.87
20551 Inj tendon origin/insertion Y P3 0.5442 $22.53 $22.53
20552 Inj trigger point, 1/2 muscl Y P3 0.5360 $22.19 $22.19
20553 Inject trigger points, =/ 3 Y P3 0.6019 $24.92 $24.92
20600 Drain/inject, joint/bursa Y P3 0.5442 $22.53 $22.53
20605 Drain/inject, joint/bursa Y P3 0.6184 $25.60 $25.60
20610 Drain/inject, joint/bursa Y P3 0.8329 $34.48 $34.48
20612 Aspirate/inj ganglion cyst Y P3 0.5771 $23.89 $23.89
20615 Treatment of bone cyst Y CH P3 2.5560 $105.82 $105.82
20650 Insert and remove bone pin Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
20662 Application of pelvis brace Y R2 21.5761 $893.25 $893.25
20663 Application of thigh brace Y R2 21.5761 $893.25 $893.25
20665 Removal of fixation device N G2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
20670 Removal of support implant Y A2 $333.00 16.5832 $686.54 $421.39
20680 Removal of support implant Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
20690 Apply bone fixation device Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
20692 Apply bone fixation device Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
20693 Adjust bone fixation device Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
20694 Remove bone fixation device Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
20822 Replantation digit, complete Y G2 26.7322 $1,106.71 $1,106.71
20900 Removal of bone for graft Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
20902 Removal of bone for graft Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
20910 Remove cartilage for graft Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
20912 Remove cartilage for graft Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
20920 Removal of fascia for graft Y A2 $630.00 15.4399 $639.21 $632.30
20922 Removal of fascia for graft Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
20924 Removal of tendon for graft Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
20926 Removal of tissue for graft Y A2 $630.00 4.6816 $193.82 $520.96
20950 Fluid pressure, muscle Y G2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
20972 Bone/skin graft, metatarsal Y G2 44.4710 $1,841.10 $1,841.10
20973 Bone/skin graft, great toe Y R2 44.4710 $1,841.10 $1,841.10
20975 Electrical bone stimulation N CH N1 $37.51
20979 Us bone stimulation N P3 0.5771 $23.89 $23.89
20982 Ablate, bone tumor(s) perq Y G2 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,804.85
21010 Incision of jaw joint Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
21015 Resection of facial tumor Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
21025 Excision of bone, lower jaw Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21026 Excision of facial bone(s) Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21029 Contour of face bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21030 Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor Y P3 5.5737 $230.75 $230.75
21031 Remove exostosis, mandible Y P3 4.5761 $189.45 $189.45
21032 Remove exostosis, maxilla Y P3 4.6915 $194.23 $194.23
21034 Excise max/zygoma mlg tumor Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
21040 Excise mandible lesion Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
21044 Removal of jaw bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21046 Remove mandible cyst complex Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21047 Excise lwr jaw cyst w/repair Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21048 Remove maxilla cyst complex Y R2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21050 Removal of jaw joint Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
21060 Remove jaw joint cartilage Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21070 Remove coronoid process Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
21076 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 8.3442 $345.45 $345.45
21077 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 20.4563 $846.89 $846.89
21079 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 14.5198 $601.12 $601.12
21080 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 16.6471 $689.19 $689.19
21081 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 15.2783 $632.52 $632.52
21082 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 14.0993 $583.71 $583.71
21083 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 13.7860 $570.74 $570.74
21084 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 16.0370 $663.93 $663.93
21085 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 6.2333 $258.06 $258.06
21086 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 15.0391 $622.62 $622.62
21087 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y P3 14.9237 $617.84 $617.84
21088 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y R2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21100 Maxillofacial fixation Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
21110 Interdental fixation Y P2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
21116 Injection, jaw joint x-ray N N1
21120 Reconstruction of chin Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21121 Reconstruction of chin Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21122 Reconstruction of chin Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21123 Reconstruction of chin Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21125 Augmentation, lower jaw bone Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21127 Augmentation, lower jaw bone Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
21137 Reduction of forehead Y G2 24.3535 $1,008.23 $1,008.23
21138 Reduction of forehead Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21139 Reduction of forehead Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21150 Reconstruct midface, lefort Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21181 Contour cranial bone lesion Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21198 Reconstr lwr jaw segment Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21199 Reconstr lwr jaw w/advance Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21206 Reconstruct upper jaw bone Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21208 Augmentation of facial bones Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21209 Reduction of facial bones Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21210 Face bone graft Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21215 Lower jaw bone graft Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21230 Rib cartilage graft Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21235 Ear cartilage graft Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21240 Reconstruction of jaw joint Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
21242 Reconstruction of jaw joint Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21243 Reconstruction of jaw joint Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21244 Reconstruction of lower jaw Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21245 Reconstruction of jaw Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21246 Reconstruction of jaw Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21248 Reconstruction of jaw Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21249 Reconstruction of jaw Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21260 Revise eye sockets Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21267 Revise eye sockets Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21270 Augmentation, cheek bone Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21275 Revision, orbitofacial bones Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
21280 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21282 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $717.00 16.6341 $688.65 $709.91
21295 Revision of jaw muscle/bone Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
21296 Revision of jaw muscle/bone Y A2 $333.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $501.81
21310 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
21315 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
21320 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
21325 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $630.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $724.56
21330 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $717.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $789.81
21335 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21336 Treat nasal septal fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
21337 Treat nasal septal fracture Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
21338 Treat nasoethmoid fracture Y A2 $630.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $724.56
21339 Treat nasoethmoid fracture Y A2 $717.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $789.81
21340 Treatment of nose fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
21345 Treat nose/jaw fracture Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
21355 Treat cheek bone fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
21356 Treat cheek bone fracture Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
21390 Treat eye socket fracture Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21400 Treat eye socket fracture Y A2 $446.00 7.6539 $316.87 $413.72
21401 Treat eye socket fracture Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
21406 Treat eye socket fracture Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21407 Treat eye socket fracture Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
21421 Treat mouth roof fracture Y A2 $630.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $724.56
21440 Treat dental ridge fracture Y P3 7.0990 $293.90 $293.90
21445 Treat dental ridge fracture Y A2 $630.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $724.56
21450 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
21451 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $464.15 7.6539 $316.87 $427.33
21452 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
21453 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
21454 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $717.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $789.81
21461 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
21462 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
21465 Treat lower jaw fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
21480 Reset dislocated jaw Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
21485 Reset dislocated jaw Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
21490 Repair dislocated jaw Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
21495 Treat hyoid bone fracture Y G2 16.6341 $688.65 $688.65
21497 Interdental wiring Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
21501 Drain neck/chest lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.0457 $788.49 $531.62
21502 Drain chest lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
21550 Biopsy of neck/chest Y G2 8.7155 $360.82 $360.82
21555 Remove lesion, neck/chest Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
21556 Remove lesion, neck/chest Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
21557 Remove tumor, neck/chest Y G2 21.4534 $888.17 $888.17
21600 Partial removal of rib Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
21610 Partial removal of rib Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
21685 Hyoid myotomy suspension Y G2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
21700 Revision of neck muscle Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
21720 Revision of neck muscle Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
21725 Revision of neck muscle Y A2 $88.46 1.4630 $60.57 $81.49
21800 Treatment of rib fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
21805 Treatment of rib fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
21820 Treat sternum fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
21920 Biopsy soft tissue of back Y P3 3.1744 $131.42 $131.42
21925 Biopsy soft tissue of back Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
21930 Remove lesion, back or flank Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
21935 Remove tumor, back Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
22102 Remove part, lumbar vertebra Y G2 47.6714 $1,973.60 $1,973.60
22103 Remove extra spine segment Y G2 47.6714 $1,973.60 $1,973.60
22305 Treat spine process fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
22310 Treat spine fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
22315 Treat spine fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
22505 Manipulation of spine Y A2 $446.00 15.0176 $621.73 $489.93
22520 Percut vertebroplasty thor Y A2 $1,339.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,307.78
22521 Percut vertebroplasty lumb Y A2 $1,339.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,307.78
22522 Percut vertebroplasty add'l Y A2 $1,339.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,307.78
22523 Percut kyphoplasty, thor Y G2 78.6518 $3,256.18 $3,256.18
22524 Percut kyphoplasty, lumbar Y G2 78.6518 $3,256.18 $3,256.18
22525 Percut kyphoplasty, add-on Y G2 78.6518 $3,256.18 $3,256.18
22900 Remove abdominal wall lesion Y A2 $630.00 21.4534 $888.17 $694.54
23000 Removal of calcium deposits Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
23020 Release shoulder joint Y A2 $446.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $785.71
23030 Drain shoulder lesion Y A2 $333.00 19.0457 $788.49 $446.87
23031 Drain shoulder bursa Y A2 $510.00 19.0457 $788.49 $579.62
23035 Drain shoulder bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
23040 Exploratory shoulder surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
23044 Exploratory shoulder surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23065 Biopsy shoulder tissues Y P3 2.2428 $92.85 $92.85
23066 Biopsy shoulder tissues Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
23075 Removal of shoulder lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
23076 Removal of shoulder lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
23077 Remove tumor of shoulder Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
23100 Biopsy of shoulder joint Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
23101 Shoulder joint surgery Y A2 $995.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,049.78
23105 Remove shoulder joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23106 Incision of collarbone joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23107 Explore treat shoulder joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23120 Partial removal, collar bone Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23125 Removal of collar bone Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23130 Remove shoulder bone, part Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
23140 Removal of bone lesion Y A2 $630.00 21.5761 $893.25 $695.81
23145 Removal of bone lesion Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23146 Removal of bone lesion Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23150 Removal of humerus lesion Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23155 Removal of humerus lesion Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23156 Removal of humerus lesion Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23170 Remove collar bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
23172 Remove shoulder blade lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
23174 Remove humerus lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
23180 Remove collar bone lesion Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23182 Remove shoulder blade lesion Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23184 Remove humerus lesion Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23190 Partial removal of scapula Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
23195 Removal of head of humerus Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
23330 Remove shoulder foreign body Y A2 $333.00 8.7155 $360.82 $339.96
23331 Remove shoulder foreign body Y A2 $333.00 21.4534 $888.17 $471.79
23350 Injection for shoulder x-ray N N1
23395 Muscle transfer,shoulder/arm Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
23397 Muscle transfers Y A2 $995.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,560.30
23400 Fixation of shoulder blade Y A2 $995.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,049.78
23405 Incision of tendon muscle Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
23406 Incise tendon(s) muscle(s) Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
23410 Repair rotator cuff, acute Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
23412 Repair rotator cuff, chronic Y A2 $995.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,197.46
23415 Release of shoulder ligament Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
23420 Repair of shoulder Y A2 $995.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,197.46
23430 Repair biceps tendon Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
23440 Remove/transplant tendon Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
23450 Repair shoulder capsule Y A2 $717.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,351.80
23455 Repair shoulder capsule Y A2 $995.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,560.30
23460 Repair shoulder capsule Y A2 $717.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,351.80
23462 Repair shoulder capsule Y A2 $995.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,197.46
23465 Repair shoulder capsule Y A2 $717.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,351.80
23466 Repair shoulder capsule Y A2 $995.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,197.46
23480 Revision of collar bone Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
23485 Revision of collar bone Y A2 $995.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,560.30
23490 Reinforce clavicle Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
23491 Reinforce shoulder bones Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
23500 Treat clavicle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23505 Treat clavicle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23515 Treat clavicle fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
23520 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23525 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23530 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
23532 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $630.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $744.80
23540 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23545 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23550 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
23552 Treat clavicle dislocation Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
23570 Treat shoulder blade fx Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23575 Treat shoulder blade fx Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23585 Treat scapula fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
23600 Treat humerus fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
23605 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23615 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
23616 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
23620 Treat humerus fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
23625 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23630 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $717.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,159.37
23650 Treat shoulder dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23655 Treat shoulder dislocation Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
23660 Treat shoulder dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
23665 Treat dislocation/fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23670 Treat dislocation/fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
23675 Treat dislocation/fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
23680 Treat dislocation/fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
23700 Fixation of shoulder Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
23800 Fusion of shoulder joint Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
23802 Fusion of shoulder joint Y A2 $995.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,197.46
23921 Amputation follow-up surgery Y A2 $323.28 15.4399 $639.21 $402.26
23930 Drainage of arm lesion Y A2 $333.00 19.0457 $788.49 $446.87
23931 Drainage of arm bursa Y A2 $446.00 19.0457 $788.49 $531.62
23935 Drain arm/elbow bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
24000 Exploratory elbow surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24006 Release elbow joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24065 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue Y P3 3.0343 $125.62 $125.62
24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
24075 Remove arm/elbow lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
24076 Remove arm/elbow lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
24077 Remove tumor of arm/elbow Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
24100 Biopsy elbow joint lining Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
24101 Explore/treat elbow joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24102 Remove elbow joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24105 Removal of elbow bursa Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
24110 Remove humerus lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
24115 Remove/graft bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24116 Remove/graft bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24120 Remove elbow lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
24125 Remove/graft bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24126 Remove/graft bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24130 Removal of head of radius Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24134 Removal of arm bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24136 Remove radius bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24138 Remove elbow bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24140 Partial removal of arm bone Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24145 Partial removal of radius Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24147 Partial removal of elbow Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24149 Radical resection of elbow Y G2 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,214.11
24152 Extensive radius surgery Y G2 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,804.85
24153 Extensive radius surgery Y G2 78.6518 $3,256.18 $3,256.18
24155 Removal of elbow joint Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24160 Remove elbow joint implant Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24164 Remove radius head implant Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24200 Removal of arm foreign body Y P3 2.5312 $104.79 $104.79
24201 Removal of arm foreign body Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
24220 Injection for elbow x-ray N N1
24300 Manipulate elbow w/anesth Y G2 15.0176 $621.73 $621.73
24301 Muscle/tendon transfer Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24305 Arm tendon lengthening Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24310 Revision of arm tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
24320 Repair of arm tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24330 Revision of arm muscles Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
24331 Revision of arm muscles Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24332 Tenolysis, triceps Y G2 21.5761 $893.25 $893.25
24340 Repair of biceps tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24341 Repair arm tendon/muscle Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24342 Repair of ruptured tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24343 Repr elbow lat ligmnt w/tiss Y G2 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,214.11
24344 Reconstruct elbow lat ligmnt Y G2 78.6518 $3,256.18 $3,256.18
24345 Repr elbw med ligmnt w/tissu Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24346 Reconstruct elbow med ligmnt Y G2 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,804.85
24350 Repair of tennis elbow Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24351 Repair of tennis elbow Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24352 Repair of tennis elbow Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24354 Repair of tennis elbow Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24356 Revision of tennis elbow Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
24360 Reconstruct elbow joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
24361 Reconstruct elbow joint Y A2 $717.00 113.6713 $4,705.99 $1,714.25
24362 Reconstruct elbow joint Y A2 $717.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,066.05
24363 Replace elbow joint Y A2 $995.00 113.6713 $4,705.99 $1,922.75
24365 Reconstruct head of radius Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
24366 Reconstruct head of radius Y A2 $717.00 113.6713 $4,705.99 $1,714.25
24400 Revision of humerus Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24410 Revision of humerus Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
24420 Revision of humerus Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24430 Repair of humerus Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
24435 Repair humerus with graft Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
24470 Revision of elbow joint Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
24495 Decompression of forearm Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
24498 Reinforce humerus Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
24500 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24505 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24515 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
24516 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
24530 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24535 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24538 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
24545 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
24546 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $717.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,159.37
24560 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24565 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24566 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
24575 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
24576 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24577 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24579 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
24582 Treat humerus fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
24586 Treat elbow fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
24587 Treat elbow fracture Y A2 $717.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,159.37
24600 Treat elbow dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24605 Treat elbow dislocation Y A2 $446.00 15.0176 $621.73 $489.93
24615 Treat elbow dislocation Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
24620 Treat elbow fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24635 Treat elbow fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
24640 Treat elbow dislocation Y CH P3 1.3771 $57.01 $57.01
24650 Treat radius fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
24655 Treat radius fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24665 Treat radius fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
24666 Treat radius fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
24670 Treat ulnar fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24675 Treat ulnar fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
24685 Treat ulnar fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
24800 Fusion of elbow joint Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
24802 Fusion/graft of elbow joint Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
24925 Amputation follow-up surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25000 Incision of tendon sheath Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25001 Incise flexor carpi radialis Y G2 21.5761 $893.25 $893.25
25020 Decompress forearm 1 space Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25023 Decompress forearm 1 space Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25024 Decompress forearm 2 spaces Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25025 Decompress forearm 2 spaces Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25028 Drainage of forearm lesion Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
25031 Drainage of forearm bursa Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
25035 Treat forearm bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
25040 Explore/treat wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
25065 Biopsy forearm soft tissues Y P3 3.1085 $128.69 $128.69
25066 Biopsy forearm soft tissues Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
25075 Removal forearm lesion subcu Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
25076 Removal forearm lesion deep Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
25077 Remove tumor, forearm/wrist Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
25085 Incision of wrist capsule Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25100 Biopsy of wrist joint Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
25101 Explore/treat wrist joint Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25105 Remove wrist joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25109 Excise tendon forearm/wrist Y G2 21.5761 $893.25 $893.25
25110 Remove wrist tendon lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25111 Remove wrist tendon lesion Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
25112 Reremove wrist tendon lesion Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
25115 Remove wrist/forearm lesion Y A2 $630.00 21.5761 $893.25 $695.81
25116 Remove wrist/forearm lesion Y A2 $630.00 21.5761 $893.25 $695.81
25118 Excise wrist tendon sheath Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
25119 Partial removal of ulna Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25120 Removal of forearm lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25125 Remove/graft forearm lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25126 Remove/graft forearm lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25130 Removal of wrist lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25135 Remove graft wrist lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25136 Remove graft wrist lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25145 Remove forearm bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
25150 Partial removal of ulna Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
25151 Partial removal of radius Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
25210 Removal of wrist bone Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
25215 Removal of wrist bones Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
25230 Partial removal of radius Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25240 Partial removal of ulna Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25246 Injection for wrist x-ray N N1
25248 Remove forearm foreign body Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
25250 Removal of wrist prosthesis Y A2 $333.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $553.28
25251 Removal of wrist prosthesis Y A2 $333.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $553.28
25259 Manipulate wrist w/anesthes Y G2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25260 Repair forearm tendon/muscle Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25263 Repair forearm tendon/muscle Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
25265 Repair forearm tendon/muscle Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25270 Repair forearm tendon/muscle Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25272 Repair forearm tendon/muscle Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25274 Repair forearm tendon/muscle Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25275 Repair forearm tendon sheath Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25280 Revise wrist/forearm tendon Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
25290 Incise wrist/forearm tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25295 Release wrist/forearm tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25300 Fusion of tendons at wrist Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25301 Fusion of tendons at wrist Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25310 Transplant forearm tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25312 Transplant forearm tendon Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
25315 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25316 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
25320 Repair/revise wrist joint Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25332 Revise wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
25335 Realignment of hand Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25337 Reconstruct ulna/radioulnar Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
25350 Revision of radius Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
25355 Revision of radius Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25360 Revision of ulna Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25365 Revise radius ulna Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25370 Revise radius or ulna Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25375 Revise radius ulna Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
25390 Shorten radius or ulna Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25391 Lengthen radius or ulna Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
25392 Shorten radius ulna Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
25393 Lengthen radius ulna Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
25394 Repair carpal bone, shorten Y G2 16.8220 $696.43 $696.43
25400 Repair radius or ulna Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
25405 Repair/graft radius or ulna Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
25415 Repair radius ulna Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
25420 Repair/graft radius ulna Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
25425 Repair/graft radius or ulna Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25426 Repair/graft radius ulna Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
25430 Vasc graft into carpal bone Y G2 26.7322 $1,106.71 $1,106.71
25431 Repair nonunion carpal bone Y G2 26.7322 $1,106.71 $1,106.71
25440 Repair/graft wrist bone Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
25441 Reconstruct wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 113.6713 $4,705.99 $1,714.25
25442 Reconstruct wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 113.6713 $4,705.99 $1,714.25
25443 Reconstruct wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,066.05
25444 Reconstruct wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,066.05
25445 Reconstruct wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,066.05
25446 Wrist replacement Y A2 $995.00 113.6713 $4,705.99 $1,922.75
25447 Repair wrist joint(s) Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
25449 Remove wrist joint implant Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
25450 Revision of wrist joint Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25455 Revision of wrist joint Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25490 Reinforce radius Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25491 Reinforce ulna Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25492 Reinforce radius and ulna Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
25500 Treat fracture of radius Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25505 Treat fracture of radius Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25515 Treat fracture of radius Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
25520 Treat fracture of radius Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25525 Treat fracture of radius Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
25526 Treat fracture of radius Y A2 $717.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $955.34
25530 Treat fracture of ulna Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25535 Treat fracture of ulna Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25545 Treat fracture of ulna Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
25560 Treat fracture radius ulna Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25565 Treat fracture radius ulna Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25574 Treat fracture radius ulna Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
25575 Treat fracture radius/ulna Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
25600 Treat fracture radius/ulna Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25605 Treat fracture radius/ulna Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25606 Treat fx distal radial Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
25607 Treat fx rad extra-articul Y A2 $717.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,159.37
25608 Treat fx rad intra-articul Y A2 $717.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,159.37
25609 Treat fx radial 3+ frag Y A2 $717.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,159.37
25622 Treat wrist bone fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25624 Treat wrist bone fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25628 Treat wrist bone fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
25630 Treat wrist bone fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25635 Treat wrist bone fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25645 Treat wrist bone fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
25650 Treat wrist bone fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
25651 Pin ulnar styloid fracture Y G2 26.3092 $1,089.20 $1,089.20
25652 Treat fracture ulnar styloid Y G2 40.3466 $1,670.35 $1,670.35
25660 Treat wrist dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25670 Treat wrist dislocation Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
25671 Pin radioulnar dislocation Y A2 $333.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $522.05
25675 Treat wrist dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25676 Treat wrist dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
25680 Treat wrist fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25685 Treat wrist fracture Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
25690 Treat wrist dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
25695 Treat wrist dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
25800 Fusion of wrist joint Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
25805 Fusion/graft of wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $988.96
25810 Fusion/graft of wrist joint Y A2 $717.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,351.80
25820 Fusion of hand bones Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
25825 Fuse hand bones with graft Y A2 $717.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,351.80
25830 Fusion, radioulnar jnt/ulna Y A2 $717.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,351.80
25907 Amputation follow-up surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25922 Amputate hand at wrist Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
25929 Amputation follow-up surgery Y A2 $510.00 15.4399 $639.21 $542.30
25931 Amputation follow-up surgery Y CH G2 21.5761 $893.25 $893.25
26010 Drainage of finger abscess Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
26011 Drainage of finger abscess Y A2 $333.00 12.5792 $520.78 $379.95
26020 Drain hand tendon sheath Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26025 Drainage of palm bursa Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26030 Drainage of palm bursa(s) Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26034 Treat hand bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26035 Decompress fingers/hand Y G2 16.8220 $696.43 $696.43
26040 Release palm contracture Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26045 Release palm contracture Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26055 Incise finger tendon sheath Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26060 Incision of finger tendon Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26070 Explore/treat hand joint Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26075 Explore/treat finger joint Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26080 Explore/treat finger joint Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26100 Biopsy hand joint lining Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26105 Biopsy finger joint lining Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26110 Biopsy finger joint lining Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26115 Removal hand lesion subcut Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
26116 Removal hand lesion, deep Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
26117 Remove tumor, hand/finger Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
26121 Release palm contracture Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26123 Release palm contracture Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26125 Release palm contracture Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26130 Remove wrist joint lining Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26135 Revise finger joint, each Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26140 Revise finger joint, each Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26145 Tendon excision, palm/finger Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26160 Remove tendon sheath lesion Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26170 Removal of palm tendon, each Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26180 Removal of finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26185 Remove finger bone Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26200 Remove hand bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26205 Remove/graft bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26210 Removal of finger lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26215 Remove/graft finger lesion Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26230 Partial removal of hand bone Y A2 $992.95 16.8220 $696.43 $918.82
26235 Partial removal, finger bone Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26236 Partial removal, finger bone Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26250 Extensive hand surgery Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26255 Extensive hand surgery Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26260 Extensive finger surgery Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26261 Extensive finger surgery Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26262 Partial removal of finger Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26320 Removal of implant from hand Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
26340 Manipulate finger w/anesth Y G2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26350 Repair finger/hand tendon Y A2 $333.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $526.43
26352 Repair/graft hand tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26356 Repair finger/hand tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26357 Repair finger/hand tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26358 Repair/graft hand tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26370 Repair finger/hand tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26372 Repair/graft hand tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26373 Repair finger/hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26390 Revise hand/finger tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26392 Repair/graft hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26410 Repair hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26412 Repair/graft hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26415 Excision, hand/finger tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26416 Graft hand or finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26418 Repair finger tendon Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26420 Repair/graft finger tendon Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26426 Repair finger/hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26428 Repair/graft finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26432 Repair finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26433 Repair finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26434 Repair/graft finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26437 Realignment of tendons Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26440 Release palm/finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26442 Release palm finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26445 Release hand/finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26449 Release forearm/hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26450 Incision of palm tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26455 Incision of finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26460 Incise hand/finger tendon Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26471 Fusion of finger tendons Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26474 Fusion of finger tendons Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26476 Tendon lengthening Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26477 Tendon shortening Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26478 Lengthening of hand tendon Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26479 Shortening of hand tendon Y A2 $333.00 16.8220 $696.43 $423.86
26480 Transplant hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26483 Transplant/graft hand tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26485 Transplant palm tendon Y A2 $446.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $611.18
26489 Transplant/graft palm tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26490 Revise thumb tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26492 Tendon transfer with graft Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26494 Hand tendon/muscle transfer Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26496 Revise thumb tendon Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26497 Finger tendon transfer Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26498 Finger tendon transfer Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26499 Revision of finger Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26500 Hand tendon reconstruction Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26502 Hand tendon reconstruction Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26508 Release thumb contracture Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26510 Thumb tendon transfer Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26516 Fusion of knuckle joint Y A2 $333.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $526.43
26517 Fusion of knuckle joints Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26518 Fusion of knuckle joints Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26520 Release knuckle contracture Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26525 Release finger contracture Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26530 Revise knuckle joint Y A2 $510.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $754.32
26531 Revise knuckle with implant Y A2 $995.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,274.55
26535 Revise finger joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
26536 Revise/implant finger joint Y A2 $717.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,066.05
26540 Repair hand joint Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26541 Repair hand joint with graft Y A2 $995.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $1,022.93
26542 Repair hand joint with graft Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26545 Reconstruct finger joint Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26546 Repair nonunion hand Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26548 Reconstruct finger joint Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26550 Construct thumb replacement Y A2 $446.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $611.18
26555 Positional change of finger Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26560 Repair of web finger Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26561 Repair of web finger Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26562 Repair of web finger Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26565 Correct metacarpal flaw Y A2 $717.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $814.43
26567 Correct finger deformity Y A2 $717.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $814.43
26568 Lengthen metacarpal/finger Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26580 Repair hand deformity Y A2 $717.00 16.8220 $696.43 $711.86
26587 Reconstruct extra finger Y A2 $717.00 16.8220 $696.43 $711.86
26590 Repair finger deformity Y A2 $717.00 16.8220 $696.43 $711.86
26591 Repair muscles of hand Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26593 Release muscles of hand Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
26596 Excision constricting tissue Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26600 Treat metacarpal fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26605 Treat metacarpal fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26607 Treat metacarpal fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26608 Treat metacarpal fracture Y A2 $630.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $744.80
26615 Treat metacarpal fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
26641 Treat thumb dislocation Y CH P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26645 Treat thumb fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26650 Treat thumb fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
26665 Treat thumb fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
26670 Treat hand dislocation Y CH P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26675 Treat hand dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26676 Pin hand dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
26685 Treat hand dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
26686 Treat hand dislocation Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
26700 Treat knuckle dislocation Y CH P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26705 Treat knuckle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26706 Pin knuckle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26715 Treat knuckle dislocation Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
26720 Treat finger fracture, each Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26725 Treat finger fracture, each Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26727 Treat finger fracture, each Y A2 $995.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $1,018.55
26735 Treat finger fracture, each Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
26740 Treat finger fracture, each Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26742 Treat finger fracture, each Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
26746 Treat finger fracture, each Y A2 $717.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $955.34
26750 Treat finger fracture, each Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26755 Treat finger fracture, each Y G2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26756 Pin finger fracture, each Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
26765 Treat finger fracture, each Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
26770 Treat finger dislocation Y G2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
26775 Treat finger dislocation Y CH P3 4.0319 $166.92 $166.92
26776 Pin finger dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
26785 Treat finger dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
26820 Thumb fusion with graft Y A2 $717.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $814.43
26841 Fusion of thumb Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26842 Thumb fusion with graft Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26843 Fusion of hand joint Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26844 Fusion/graft of hand joint Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26850 Fusion of knuckle Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26852 Fusion of knuckle with graft Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26860 Fusion of finger joint Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26861 Fusion of finger jnt, add-on Y A2 $446.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $611.18
26862 Fusion/graft of finger joint Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
26863 Fuse/graft added joint Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26910 Amputate metacarpal bone Y A2 $510.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $659.18
26951 Amputation of finger/thumb Y A2 $446.00 16.8220 $696.43 $508.61
26952 Amputation of finger/thumb Y A2 $630.00 16.8220 $696.43 $646.61
26990 Drainage of pelvis lesion Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
26991 Drainage of pelvis bursa Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
27000 Incision of hip tendon Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27001 Incision of hip tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27003 Incision of hip tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27033 Exploration of hip joint Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27035 Denervation of hip joint Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27040 Biopsy of soft tissues Y A2 $333.00 8.7155 $360.82 $339.96
27041 Biopsy of soft tissues Y A2 $418.49 8.7155 $360.82 $404.07
27047 Remove hip/pelvis lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
27048 Remove hip/pelvis lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
27049 Remove tumor, hip/pelvis Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
27050 Biopsy of sacroiliac joint Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27052 Biopsy of hip joint Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27060 Removal of ischial bursa Y A2 $717.00 21.5761 $893.25 $761.06
27062 Remove femur lesion/bursa Y A2 $717.00 21.5761 $893.25 $761.06
27065 Removal of hip bone lesion Y A2 $717.00 21.5761 $893.25 $761.06
27066 Removal of hip bone lesion Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
27067 Remove/graft hip bone lesion Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
27080 Removal of tail bone Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27086 Remove hip foreign body Y A2 $333.00 8.7155 $360.82 $339.96
27087 Remove hip foreign body Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27093 Injection for hip x-ray N N1
27095 Injection for hip x-ray N N1
27097 Revision of hip tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27098 Transfer tendon to pelvis Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27100 Transfer of abdominal muscle Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27105 Transfer of spinal muscle Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27110 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27111 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27193 Treat pelvic ring fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27194 Treat pelvic ring fracture Y A2 $446.00 15.0176 $621.73 $489.93
27200 Treat tail bone fracture Y P3 1.7727 $73.39 $73.39
27202 Treat tail bone fracture Y A2 $446.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $752.09
27220 Treat hip socket fracture Y G2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
27230 Treat thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27238 Treat thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27246 Treat thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27250 Treat hip dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27252 Treat hip dislocation Y A2 $446.00 15.0176 $621.73 $489.93
27256 Treat hip dislocation Y G2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
27257 Treat hip dislocation Y A2 $510.00 15.0176 $621.73 $537.93
27265 Treat hip dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27266 Treat hip dislocation Y A2 $446.00 15.0176 $621.73 $489.93
27275 Manipulation of hip joint Y A2 $446.00 15.0176 $621.73 $489.93
27301 Drain thigh/knee lesion Y A2 $510.00 19.0457 $788.49 $579.62
27305 Incise thigh tendon fascia Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27306 Incision of thigh tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27307 Incision of thigh tendons Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27310 Exploration of knee joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27323 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues Y A2 $333.00 8.7155 $360.82 $339.96
27324 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues Y A2 $333.00 21.4534 $888.17 $471.79
27325 Neurectomy, hamstring Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
27326 Neurectomy, popliteal Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
27327 Removal of thigh lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
27328 Removal of thigh lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
27329 Remove tumor, thigh/knee Y A2 $630.00 21.4534 $888.17 $694.54
27330 Biopsy, knee joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27331 Explore/treat knee joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27332 Removal of knee cartilage Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27333 Removal of knee cartilage Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27334 Remove knee joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27335 Remove knee joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27340 Removal of kneecap bursa Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27345 Removal of knee cyst Y A2 $630.00 21.5761 $893.25 $695.81
27347 Remove knee cyst Y A2 $630.00 21.5761 $893.25 $695.81
27350 Removal of kneecap Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27355 Remove femur lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27356 Remove femur lesion/graft Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27357 Remove femur lesion/graft Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
27358 Remove femur lesion/fixation Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
27360 Partial removal, leg bone(s) Y A2 $717.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $841.28
27370 Injection for knee x-ray N N1
27372 Removal of foreign body Y A2 $995.00 21.4534 $888.17 $968.29
27380 Repair of kneecap tendon Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
27381 Repair/graft kneecap tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27385 Repair of thigh muscle Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27386 Repair/graft of thigh muscle Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27390 Incision of thigh tendon Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
27391 Incision of thigh tendons Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27392 Incision of thigh tendons Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27393 Lengthening of thigh tendon Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27394 Lengthening of thigh tendons Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27395 Lengthening of thigh tendons Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27396 Transplant of thigh tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27397 Transplants of thigh tendons Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27400 Revise thigh muscles/tendons Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27403 Repair of knee cartilage Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27405 Repair of knee ligament Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27407 Repair of knee ligament Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
27409 Repair of knee ligaments Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27418 Repair degenerated kneecap Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27420 Revision of unstable kneecap Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27422 Revision of unstable kneecap Y A2 $995.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $1,197.46
27424 Revision/removal of kneecap Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27425 Lat retinacular release open Y A2 $995.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $1,049.78
27427 Reconstruction, knee Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27428 Reconstruction, knee Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
27429 Reconstruction, knee Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
27430 Revision of thigh muscles Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27435 Incision of knee joint Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27437 Revise kneecap Y A2 $630.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $844.32
27438 Revise kneecap with implant Y A2 $717.00 51.0431 $2,113.18 $1,066.05
27440 Revision of knee joint Y G2 35.9249 $1,487.29 $1,487.29
27441 Revision of knee joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
27442 Revision of knee joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
27443 Revision of knee joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
27446 Revision of knee joint Y G2 191.2387 $7,917.28 $7,917.28
27496 Decompression of thigh/knee Y A2 $717.00 21.5761 $893.25 $761.06
27497 Decompression of thigh/knee Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27498 Decompression of thigh/knee Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27499 Decompression of thigh/knee Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27500 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27501 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27502 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27503 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27508 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27509 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
27510 Treatment of thigh fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27516 Treat thigh fx growth plate Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27517 Treat thigh fx growth plate Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27520 Treat kneecap fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27530 Treat knee fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27532 Treat knee fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27538 Treat knee fracture(s) Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27550 Treat knee dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27552 Treat knee dislocation Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
27560 Treat kneecap dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27562 Treat kneecap dislocation Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
27566 Treat kneecap dislocation Y A2 $446.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $752.09
27570 Fixation of knee joint Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
27594 Amputation follow-up surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27600 Decompression of lower leg Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27601 Decompression of lower leg Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27602 Decompression of lower leg Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27603 Drain lower leg lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.0457 $788.49 $531.62
27604 Drain lower leg bursa Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27605 Incision of achilles tendon Y A2 $333.00 21.1762 $876.69 $468.92
27606 Incision of achilles tendon Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
27607 Treat lower leg bone lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27610 Explore/treat ankle joint Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27612 Exploration of ankle joint Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27613 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue Y P3 2.9271 $121.18 $121.18
27614 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
27615 Remove tumor, lower leg Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27618 Remove lower leg lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
27619 Remove lower leg lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.4534 $888.17 $604.54
27620 Explore/treat ankle joint Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27625 Remove ankle joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27626 Remove ankle joint lining Y A2 $630.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $776.03
27630 Removal of tendon lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27635 Remove lower leg bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27637 Remove/graft leg bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27638 Remove/graft leg bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27640 Partial removal of tibia Y A2 $446.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $785.71
27641 Partial removal of fibula Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27647 Extensive ankle/heel surgery Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27648 Injection for ankle x-ray N N1
27650 Repair achilles tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27652 Repair/graft achilles tendon Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
27654 Repair of achilles tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27656 Repair leg fascia defect Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27658 Repair of leg tendon, each Y A2 $333.00 21.5761 $893.25 $473.06
27659 Repair of leg tendon, each Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27664 Repair of leg tendon, each Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27665 Repair of leg tendon, each Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27675 Repair lower leg tendons Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27676 Repair lower leg tendons Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27680 Release of lower leg tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27681 Release of lower leg tendons Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27685 Revision of lower leg tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27686 Revise lower leg tendons Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27687 Revision of calf tendon Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27690 Revise lower leg tendon Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27691 Revise lower leg tendon Y A2 $630.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $923.71
27692 Revise additional leg tendon Y A2 $510.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $833.71
27695 Repair of ankle ligament Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27696 Repair of ankle ligaments Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27698 Repair of ankle ligament Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27700 Revision of ankle joint Y A2 $717.00 35.9249 $1,487.29 $909.57
27704 Removal of ankle implant Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27705 Incision of tibia Y A2 $446.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $785.71
27707 Incision of fibula Y A2 $446.00 21.5761 $893.25 $557.81
27709 Incision of tibia fibula Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27730 Repair of tibia epiphysis Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27732 Repair of fibula epiphysis Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27734 Repair lower leg epiphyses Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27740 Repair of leg epiphyses Y A2 $446.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $638.03
27742 Repair of leg epiphyses Y A2 $446.00 43.5953 $1,804.85 $785.71
27745 Reinforce tibia Y A2 $510.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,196.55
27750 Treatment of tibia fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27752 Treatment of tibia fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27756 Treatment of tibia fracture Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
27758 Treatment of tibia fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
27759 Treatment of tibia fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
27760 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27762 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27766 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27780 Treatment of fibula fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27781 Treatment of fibula fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27784 Treatment of fibula fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27786 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27788 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27792 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27808 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27810 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27814 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27816 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27818 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27822 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27823 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
27824 Treat lower leg fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27825 Treat lower leg fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27826 Treat lower leg fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27827 Treat lower leg fracture Y A2 $510.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,004.12
27828 Treat lower leg fracture Y A2 $630.00 60.0595 $2,486.46 $1,094.12
27829 Treat lower leg joint Y A2 $446.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $752.09
27830 Treat lower leg dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27831 Treat lower leg dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27832 Treat lower leg dislocation Y A2 $446.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $752.09
27840 Treat ankle dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
27842 Treat ankle dislocation Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
27846 Treat ankle dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27848 Treat ankle dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
27860 Fixation of ankle joint Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
27870 Fusion of ankle joint, open Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
27871 Fusion of tibiofibular joint Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
27884 Amputation follow-up surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27889 Amputation of foot at ankle Y A2 $510.00 29.3263 $1,214.11 $686.03
27892 Decompression of leg Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27893 Decompression of leg Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
27894 Decompression of leg Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
28001 Drainage of bursa of foot Y P3 2.8529 $118.11 $118.11
28002 Treatment of foot infection Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
28003 Treatment of foot infection Y A2 $510.00 21.5761 $893.25 $605.81
28005 Treat foot bone lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28008 Incision of foot fascia Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28010 Incision of toe tendon Y P3 2.1437 $88.75 $88.75
28011 Incision of toe tendons Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28020 Exploration of foot joint Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28022 Exploration of foot joint Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28024 Exploration of toe joint Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28035 Decompression of tibia nerve Y A2 $630.00 18.5069 $766.19 $664.05
28043 Excision of foot lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.4534 $888.17 $556.54
28045 Excision of foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28046 Resection of tumor, foot Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28050 Biopsy of foot joint lining Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28052 Biopsy of foot joint lining Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28054 Biopsy of toe joint lining Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28055 Neurectomy, foot Y A2 $630.00 18.5069 $766.19 $664.05
28060 Partial removal, foot fascia Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28062 Removal of foot fascia Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28070 Removal of foot joint lining Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28072 Removal of foot joint lining Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28080 Removal of foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28086 Excise foot tendon sheath Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28088 Excise foot tendon sheath Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28090 Removal of foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28092 Removal of toe lesions Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28100 Removal of ankle/heel lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28102 Remove/graft foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28103 Remove/graft foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28104 Removal of foot lesion Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28106 Remove/graft foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28107 Remove/graft foot lesion Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28108 Removal of toe lesions Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28110 Part removal of metatarsal Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28111 Part removal of metatarsal Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28112 Part removal of metatarsal Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28113 Part removal of metatarsal Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28114 Removal of metatarsal heads Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28116 Revision of foot Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28118 Removal of heel bone Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28119 Removal of heel spur Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28120 Part removal of ankle/heel Y A2 $995.00 21.1762 $876.69 $965.42
28122 Partial removal of foot bone Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28124 Partial removal of toe Y P3 4.8152 $199.35 $199.35
28126 Partial removal of toe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28130 Removal of ankle bone Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28140 Removal of metatarsal Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28150 Removal of toe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28153 Partial removal of toe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28160 Partial removal of toe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28171 Extensive foot surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28173 Extensive foot surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28175 Extensive foot surgery Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28190 Removal of foot foreign body Y P3 3.0261 $125.28 $125.28
28192 Removal of foot foreign body Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
28193 Removal of foot foreign body Y A2 $418.49 8.7155 $360.82 $404.07
28200 Repair of foot tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28202 Repair/graft of foot tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28208 Repair of foot tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28210 Repair/graft of foot tendon Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28220 Release of foot tendon Y P3 4.5266 $187.40 $187.40
28222 Release of foot tendons Y A2 $333.00 21.1762 $876.69 $468.92
28225 Release of foot tendon Y A2 $333.00 21.1762 $876.69 $468.92
28226 Release of foot tendons Y A2 $333.00 21.1762 $876.69 $468.92
28230 Incision of foot tendon(s) Y P3 4.4771 $185.35 $185.35
28232 Incision of toe tendon Y P3 4.2710 $176.82 $176.82
28234 Incision of foot tendon Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28238 Revision of foot tendon Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28240 Release of big toe Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28250 Revision of foot fascia Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28260 Release of midfoot joint Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28261 Revision of foot tendon Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28262 Revision of foot and ankle Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28264 Release of midfoot joint Y A2 $333.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $710.03
28270 Release of foot contracture Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28272 Release of toe joint, each Y P3 4.0896 $169.31 $169.31
28280 Fusion of toes Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28285 Repair of hammertoe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28286 Repair of hammertoe Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28288 Partial removal of foot bone Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28289 Repair hallux rigidus Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28290 Correction of bunion Y A2 $446.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $643.30
28292 Correction of bunion Y A2 $446.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $643.30
28293 Correction of bunion Y A2 $510.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $691.30
28294 Correction of bunion Y A2 $510.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $691.30
28296 Correction of bunion Y A2 $510.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $691.30
28297 Correction of bunion Y A2 $510.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $691.30
28298 Correction of bunion Y A2 $510.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $691.30
28299 Correction of bunion Y A2 $717.00 29.8356 $1,235.19 $846.55
28300 Incision of heel bone Y A2 $446.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $794.78
28302 Incision of ankle bone Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28304 Incision of midfoot bones Y A2 $446.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $794.78
28305 Incise/graft midfoot bones Y A2 $510.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $842.78
28306 Incision of metatarsal Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28307 Incision of metatarsal Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28308 Incision of metatarsal Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28309 Incision of metatarsals Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28310 Revision of big toe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28312 Revision of toe Y A2 $510.00 21.1762 $876.69 $601.67
28313 Repair deformity of toe Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28315 Removal of sesamoid bone Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28320 Repair of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28322 Repair of metatarsals Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28340 Resect enlarged toe tissue Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28341 Resect enlarged toe Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28344 Repair extra toe(s) Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28345 Repair webbed toe(s) Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28400 Treatment of heel fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
28405 Treatment of heel fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
28406 Treatment of heel fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28415 Treat heel fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28420 Treat/graft heel fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
28430 Treatment of ankle fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28435 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
28436 Treatment of ankle fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28445 Treat ankle fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28450 Treat midfoot fracture, each Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28455 Treat midfoot fracture, each Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28456 Treat midfoot fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28465 Treat midfoot fracture, each Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28470 Treat metatarsal fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28475 Treat metatarsal fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28476 Treat metatarsal fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28485 Treat metatarsal fracture Y A2 $630.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $890.09
28490 Treat big toe fracture Y P3 1.6821 $69.64 $69.64
28495 Treat big toe fracture Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28496 Treat big toe fracture Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28505 Treat big toe fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28510 Treatment of toe fracture Y P3 1.3193 $54.62 $54.62
28515 Treatment of toe fracture Y P3 1.6821 $69.64 $69.64
28525 Treat toe fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28530 Treat sesamoid bone fracture Y P3 1.2534 $51.89 $51.89
28531 Treat sesamoid bone fracture Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28540 Treat foot dislocation Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28545 Treat foot dislocation Y A2 $333.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $522.05
28546 Treat foot dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28555 Repair foot dislocation Y A2 $446.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $752.09
28570 Treat foot dislocation Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28575 Treat foot dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
28576 Treat foot dislocation Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
28585 Repair foot dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28600 Treat foot dislocation Y P2 1.8742 $77.59 $77.59
28605 Treat foot dislocation Y A2 $103.62 1.8742 $77.59 $97.11
28606 Treat foot dislocation Y A2 $446.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $606.80
28615 Repair foot dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28630 Treat toe dislocation Y CH P3 1.4181 $58.71 $58.71
28635 Treat toe dislocation Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
28636 Treat toe dislocation Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
28645 Repair toe dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28660 Treat toe dislocation Y CH P3 1.0471 $43.35 $43.35
28665 Treat toe dislocation Y A2 $333.00 15.0176 $621.73 $405.18
28666 Treat toe dislocation Y A2 $510.00 26.3092 $1,089.20 $654.80
28675 Repair of toe dislocation Y A2 $510.00 40.3466 $1,670.35 $800.09
28705 Fusion of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28715 Fusion of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 78.6518 $3,256.18 $1,286.55
28725 Fusion of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28730 Fusion of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28735 Fusion of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28737 Revision of foot bones Y A2 $717.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $998.03
28740 Fusion of foot bones Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28750 Fusion of big toe joint Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28755 Fusion of big toe joint Y A2 $630.00 21.1762 $876.69 $691.67
28760 Fusion of big toe joint Y A2 $630.00 44.4710 $1,841.10 $932.78
28810 Amputation toe metatarsal Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28820 Amputation of toe Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28825 Partial amputation of toe Y A2 $446.00 21.1762 $876.69 $553.67
28890 High energy eswt, plantar f Y CH P3 4.2297 $175.11 $175.11
29000 Application of body cast N G2 1.1272 $46.67 $46.67
29010 Application of body cast N P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29015 Application of body cast N P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29020 Application of body cast N G2 1.1272 $46.67 $46.67
29025 Application of body cast N P2 1.1272 $46.67 $46.67
29035 Application of body cast N CH P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29040 Application of body cast N G2 1.1272 $46.67 $46.67
29044 Application of body cast N P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29046 Application of body cast N G2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29049 Application of figure eight N P3 0.9976 $41.30 $41.30
29055 Application of shoulder cast N P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29058 Application of shoulder cast N P2 1.1272 $46.67 $46.67
29065 Application of long arm cast N P3 1.0720 $44.38 $44.38
29075 Application of forearm cast N P3 1.0225 $42.33 $42.33
29085 Apply hand/wrist cast N P3 1.0471 $43.35 $43.35
29086 Apply finger cast N P3 0.8329 $34.48 $34.48
29105 Apply long arm splint N P3 0.9565 $39.60 $39.60
29125 Apply forearm splint N P3 0.8162 $33.79 $33.79
29126 Apply forearm splint N P3 0.9152 $37.89 $37.89
29130 Application of finger splint N P3 0.3710 $15.36 $15.36
29131 Application of finger splint N P3 0.5524 $22.87 $22.87
29200 Strapping of chest N P3 0.5442 $22.53 $22.53
29220 Strapping of low back N P3 0.5524 $22.87 $22.87
29240 Strapping of shoulder N P3 0.6348 $26.28 $26.28
29260 Strapping of elbow or wrist N P3 0.5771 $23.89 $23.89
29280 Strapping of hand or finger N P3 0.6019 $24.92 $24.92
29305 Application of hip cast N CH P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29325 Application of hip casts N CH P2 2.2383 $92.67 $92.67
29345 Application of long leg cast N P3 1.4099 $58.37 $58.37
29355 Application of long leg cast N P3 1.3686 $56.66 $56.66
29358 Apply long leg cast brace N P3 1.6821 $69.64 $69.64
29365 Application of long leg cast N P3 1.3357 $55.30 $55.30
29405 Apply short leg cast N P3 0.9976 $41.30 $41.30
29425 Apply short leg cast N P3 1.0058 $41.64 $41.64
29435 Apply short leg cast N P3 1.2698 $52.57 $52.57
29440 Addition of walker to cast N P3 0.5442 $22.53 $22.53
29445 Apply rigid leg cast N P3 1.3935 $57.69 $57.69
29450 Application of leg cast N P2 1.1272 $46.67 $46.67
29505 Application, long leg splint N CH P3 0.9234 $38.23 $38.23
29515 Application lower leg splint N CH P3 0.7502 $31.06 $31.06
29520 Strapping of hip N P3 0.6266 $25.94 $25.94
29530 Strapping of knee N P3 0.5937 $24.58 $24.58
29540 Strapping of ankle and/or ft N P3 0.3957 $16.38 $16.38
29550 Strapping of toes N P3 0.4041 $16.73 $16.73
29580 Application of paste boot N P3 0.5606 $23.21 $23.21
29590 Application of foot splint N P3 0.4534 $18.77 $18.77
29700 Removal/revision of cast N P3 0.7585 $31.40 $31.40
29705 Removal/revision of cast N P3 0.6514 $26.97 $26.97
29710 Removal/revision of cast N P3 1.1872 $49.15 $49.15
29715 Removal/revision of cast N P3 0.9729 $40.28 $40.28
29720 Repair of body cast N P3 0.9565 $39.60 $39.60
29730 Windowing of cast N P3 0.6432 $26.63 $26.63
29740 Wedging of cast N P3 0.9070 $37.55 $37.55
29750 Wedging of clubfoot cast N P3 0.8575 $35.50 $35.50
29800 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29804 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29805 Shoulder arthroscopy, dx Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29806 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29807 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29819 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29820 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29821 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29822 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29823 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29824 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $717.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $842.52
29825 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29826 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29827 Arthroscop rotator cuff repr Y A2 $717.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $1,032.24
29830 Elbow arthroscopy Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29834 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29835 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29836 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29837 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29838 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29840 Wrist arthroscopy Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29843 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29844 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29845 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29846 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29847 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery Y A2 $1,339.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $1,309.02
29850 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29851 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $966.99
29855 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $966.99
29856 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29860 Hip arthroscopy, dx Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29861 Hip arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29862 Hip arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $1,339.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $1,498.74
29863 Hip arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $966.99
29870 Knee arthroscopy, dx Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29871 Knee arthroscopy/drainage Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29873 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29874 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29875 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29876 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29877 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29879 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $630.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $777.27
29882 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29883 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29884 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29885 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29886 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29887 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29888 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29889 Knee arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29891 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29892 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29893 Scope, plantar fasciotomy Y A2 $1,255.56 21.1762 $876.69 $1,160.84
29894 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29895 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29897 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29898 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 29.4467 $1,219.09 $687.27
29899 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery Y A2 $510.00 47.7765 $1,977.95 $876.99
29900 Mcp joint arthroscopy, dx Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
29901 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
29902 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg Y A2 $510.00 16.8220 $696.43 $556.61
30000 Drainage of nose lesion Y P2 2.5765 $106.67 $106.67
30020 Drainage of nose lesion Y P2 2.5765 $106.67 $106.67
30100 Intranasal biopsy Y P3 1.8469 $76.46 $76.46
30110 Removal of nose polyp(s) Y P3 2.9024 $120.16 $120.16
30115 Removal of nose polyp(s) Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
30117 Removal of intranasal lesion Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
30118 Removal of intranasal lesion Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
30120 Revision of nose Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
30124 Removal of nose lesion Y R2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
30125 Removal of nose lesion Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
30130 Excise inferior turbinate Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
30140 Resect inferior turbinate Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
30150 Partial removal of nose Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
30160 Removal of nose Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
30200 Injection treatment of nose Y P3 1.4841 $61.44 $61.44
30210 Nasal sinus therapy Y P3 1.8717 $77.49 $77.49
30220 Insert nasal septal button Y A2 $464.15 7.6539 $316.87 $427.33
30300 Remove nasal foreign body N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
30310 Remove nasal foreign body Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
30320 Remove nasal foreign body Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
30400 Reconstruction of nose Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
30410 Reconstruction of nose Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
30420 Reconstruction of nose Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
30430 Revision of nose Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
30435 Revision of nose Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
30450 Revision of nose Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
30460 Revision of nose Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
30462 Revision of nose Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
30465 Repair nasal stenosis Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
30520 Repair of nasal septum Y A2 $630.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $724.56
30540 Repair nasal defect Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
30545 Repair nasal defect Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
30560 Release of nasal adhesions Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
30580 Repair upper jaw fistula Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
30600 Repair mouth/nose fistula Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
30620 Intranasal reconstruction Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
30630 Repair nasal septum defect Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
30801 Ablate inf turbinate, superf Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
30802 Cauterization, inner nose Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
30901 Control of nosebleed Y P3 1.0720 $44.38 $44.38
30903 Control of nosebleed Y A2 $72.48 1.1708 $48.47 $66.48
30905 Control of nosebleed Y A2 $72.48 1.1708 $48.47 $66.48
30906 Repeat control of nosebleed Y A2 $72.48 1.1708 $48.47 $66.48
30915 Ligation, nasal sinus artery Y A2 $446.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $608.15
30920 Ligation, upper jaw artery Y A2 $510.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $656.15
30930 Ther fx, nasal inf turbinate Y A2 $630.00 16.6341 $688.65 $644.66
31000 Irrigation, maxillary sinus Y P3 2.4570 $101.72 $101.72
31002 Irrigation, sphenoid sinus Y R2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
31020 Exploration, maxillary sinus Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
31030 Exploration, maxillary sinus Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
31032 Explore sinus, remove polyps Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31040 Exploration behind upper jaw Y R2 24.3535 $1,008.23 $1,008.23
31050 Exploration, sphenoid sinus Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31051 Sphenoid sinus surgery Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31070 Exploration of frontal sinus Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
31075 Exploration of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31080 Removal of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31081 Removal of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31084 Removal of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31085 Removal of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31086 Removal of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31087 Removal of frontal sinus Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
31090 Exploration of sinuses Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31200 Removal of ethmoid sinus Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31201 Removal of ethmoid sinus Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31205 Removal of ethmoid sinus Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
31231 Nasal endoscopy, dx Y P2 1.5730 $65.12 $65.12
31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx Y A2 $86.39 1.5730 $65.12 $81.07
31235 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx Y A2 $333.00 17.4546 $722.62 $430.41
31237 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31238 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg Y A2 $333.00 17.4546 $722.62 $430.41
31239 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg Y A2 $630.00 23.2819 $963.87 $713.47
31240 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31254 Revision of ethmoid sinus Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31255 Removal of ethmoid sinus Y A2 $717.00 23.2819 $963.87 $778.72
31256 Exploration maxillary sinus Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31267 Endoscopy, maxillary sinus Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31276 Sinus endoscopy, surgical Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31287 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31288 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31300 Removal of larynx lesion Y A2 $717.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $789.81
31320 Diagnostic incision, larynx Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31400 Revision of larynx Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31420 Removal of epiglottis Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31500 Insert emergency airway N G2 2.5547 $105.76 $105.76
31502 Change of windpipe airway N CH G2 1.3636 $56.45 $56.45
31505 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y P2 0.8256 $34.18 $34.18
31510 Laryngoscopy with biopsy Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31511 Remove foreign body, larynx Y A2 $86.39 1.5730 $65.12 $81.07
31512 Removal of larynx lesion Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31513 Injection into vocal cord Y A2 $86.39 1.5730 $65.12 $81.07
31515 Laryngoscopy for aspiration Y A2 $333.00 17.4546 $722.62 $430.41
31520 Dx laryngoscopy, newborn Y G2 1.5730 $65.12 $65.12
31525 Dx laryngoscopy excl nb Y A2 $333.00 17.4546 $722.62 $430.41
31526 Dx laryngoscopy w/oper scope Y A2 $446.00 23.2819 $963.87 $575.47
31527 Laryngoscopy for treatment Y A2 $333.00 23.2819 $963.87 $490.72
31528 Laryngoscopy and dilation Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31529 Laryngoscopy and dilation Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31530 Laryngoscopy w/fb removal Y A2 $446.00 23.2819 $963.87 $575.47
31531 Laryngoscopy w/fb op scope Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31535 Laryngoscopy w/biopsy Y A2 $446.00 23.2819 $963.87 $575.47
31536 Laryngoscopy w/bx op scope Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31540 Laryngoscopy w/exc of tumor Y A2 $510.00 23.2819 $963.87 $623.47
31541 Larynscop w/tumr exc + scope Y A2 $630.00 23.2819 $963.87 $713.47
31545 Remove vc lesion w/scope Y A2 $630.00 23.2819 $963.87 $713.47
31546 Remove vc lesion scope/graft Y A2 $630.00 23.2819 $963.87 $713.47
31560 Laryngoscop w/arytenoidectom Y A2 $717.00 23.2819 $963.87 $778.72
31561 Larynscop, remve cart + scop Y A2 $717.00 23.2819 $963.87 $778.72
31570 Laryngoscope w/vc inj Y A2 $446.00 17.4546 $722.62 $515.16
31571 Laryngoscop w/vc inj + scope Y A2 $446.00 23.2819 $963.87 $575.47
31575 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y P3 1.4676 $60.76 $60.76
31576 Laryngoscopy with biopsy Y A2 $446.00 23.2819 $963.87 $575.47
31577 Remove foreign body, larynx Y A2 $236.42 4.2060 $174.13 $220.85
31578 Removal of larynx lesion Y A2 $446.00 23.2819 $963.87 $575.47
31579 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y P3 2.7126 $112.30 $112.30
31580 Revision of larynx Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31582 Revision of larynx Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31588 Revision of larynx Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31590 Reinnervate larynx Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31595 Larynx nerve surgery Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31603 Incision of windpipe Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
31605 Incision of windpipe Y G2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
31611 Surgery/speech prosthesis Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
31612 Puncture/clear windpipe Y A2 $333.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $501.81
31613 Repair windpipe opening Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
31614 Repair windpipe opening Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31615 Visualization of windpipe Y A2 $333.00 10.1732 $421.17 $355.04
31620 Endobronchial us add-on N CH N1 $333.00
31622 Dx bronchoscope/wash Y A2 $333.00 10.1732 $421.17 $355.04
31623 Dx bronchoscope/brush Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31624 Dx bronchoscope/lavage Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31625 Bronchoscopy w/biopsy(s) Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31628 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, each Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31629 Bronchoscopy/needle bx, each Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31630 Bronchoscopy dilate/fx repr Y A2 $446.00 24.2882 $1,005.53 $585.88
31631 Bronchoscopy, dilate w/stent Y A2 $446.00 24.2882 $1,005.53 $585.88
31632 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, add'l Y G2 10.1732 $421.17 $421.17
31633 Bronchoscopy/needle bx add'l Y G2 10.1732 $421.17 $421.17
31635 Bronchoscopy w/fb removal Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31636 Bronchoscopy, bronch stents Y A2 $446.00 24.2882 $1,005.53 $585.88
31637 Bronchoscopy, stent add-on Y A2 $333.00 10.1732 $421.17 $355.04
31638 Bronchoscopy, revise stent Y A2 $446.00 24.2882 $1,005.53 $585.88
31640 Bronchoscopy w/tumor excise Y A2 $446.00 24.2882 $1,005.53 $585.88
31641 Bronchoscopy, treat blockage Y A2 $446.00 24.2882 $1,005.53 $585.88
31643 Diag bronchoscope/catheter Y A2 $446.00 10.1732 $421.17 $439.79
31645 Bronchoscopy, clear airways Y A2 $333.00 10.1732 $421.17 $355.04
31646 Bronchoscopy, reclear airway Y A2 $333.00 10.1732 $421.17 $355.04
31656 Bronchoscopy, inj for x-ray Y A2 $333.00 10.1732 $421.17 $355.04
31715 Injection for bronchus x-ray N N1
31717 Bronchial brush biopsy Y A2 $236.42 4.2060 $174.13 $220.85
31720 Clearance of airways N CH A2 $47.32 0.3904 $16.16 $39.53
31730 Intro, windpipe wire/tube Y A2 $236.42 4.2060 $174.13 $220.85
31750 Repair of windpipe Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
31755 Repair of windpipe Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
31820 Closure of windpipe lesion Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
31825 Repair of windpipe defect Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
31830 Revise windpipe scar Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
32000 Drainage of chest Y A2 $222.78 5.3095 $219.81 $222.04
32002 Treatment of collapsed lung Y G2 5.3095 $219.81 $219.81
32019 Insert pleural catheter Y G2 31.7598 $1,314.86 $1,314.86
32400 Needle biopsy chest lining Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
32405 Biopsy, lung or mediastinum Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
32420 Puncture/clear lung Y A2 $222.78 5.3095 $219.81 $222.04
32960 Therapeutic pneumothorax Y G2 5.3095 $219.81 $219.81
33010 Drainage of heart sac Y A2 $222.78 5.3095 $219.81 $222.04
33011 Repeat drainage of heart sac Y A2 $222.78 5.3095 $219.81 $222.04
33206 Insertion of heart pacemaker Y J8 171.4188 $7,096.74 $7,096.74
33207 Insertion of heart pacemaker Y J8 171.4188 $7,096.74 $7,096.74
33208 Insertion of heart pacemaker Y J8 202.2251 $8,372.12 $8,372.12
33210 Insertion of heart electrode Y CH J8 98.1097 $4,061.74 $4,061.74
33211 Insertion of heart electrode Y CH J8 98.1097 $4,061.74 $4,061.74
33212 Insertion of pulse generator Y H8 $510.00 140.4331 $5,813.93 $5,438.26
33213 Insertion of pulse generator Y H8 $510.00 150.5751 $6,233.81 $5,815.00
33214 Upgrade of pacemaker system Y J8 202.2251 $8,372.12 $8,372.12
33215 Reposition pacing-defib lead Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33216 Insert lead pace-defib, one Y CH J8 98.1097 $4,061.74 $4,061.74
33217 Insert lead pace-defib, dual Y CH J8 98.1097 $4,061.74 $4,061.74
33218 Repair lead pace-defib, one Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33220 Repair lead pace-defib, dual Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33222 Revise pocket, pacemaker Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
33223 Revise pocket, pacing-defib Y A2 $446.00 15.4399 $639.21 $494.30
33224 Insert pacing lead connect Y J8 360.3278 $14,917.57 $14,917.57
33225 Lventric pacing lead add-on Y J8 360.3278 $14,917.57 $14,917.57
33226 Reposition l ventric lead Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33233 Removal of pacemaker system Y A2 $446.00 24.7274 $1,023.71 $590.43
33234 Removal of pacemaker system Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33235 Removal pacemaker electrode Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33240 Insert pulse generator Y CH J8 523.1751 $21,659.45 $21,659.45
33241 Remove pulse generator Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
33249 Eltrd/insert pace-defib Y CH J8 596.7345 $24,704.81 $24,704.81
33282 Implant pat-active ht record N J8 99.4780 $4,118.39 $4,118.39
33284 Remove pat-active ht record Y G2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
33508 Endoscopic vein harvest N N1
35188 Repair blood vessel lesion Y A2 $630.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $884.43
35207 Repair blood vessel lesion Y A2 $630.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $884.43
35473 Repair arterial blockage Y G2 46.0685 $1,907.24 $1,907.24
35474 Repair arterial blockage Y G2 46.0685 $1,907.24 $1,907.24
35476 Repair venous blockage Y G2 46.0685 $1,907.24 $1,907.24
35492 Atherectomy, percutaneous Y G2 88.7717 $3,675.15 $3,675.15
35572 Harvest femoropopliteal vein N N1
35761 Exploration of artery/vein Y G2 30.5379 $1,264.27 $1,264.27
35875 Removal of clot in graft Y A2 $1,339.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,416.18
35876 Removal of clot in graft Y A2 $1,339.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,416.18
36000 Place needle in vein N N1
36002 Pseudoaneurysm injection trt N G2 2.4859 $102.92 $102.92
36005 Injection ext venography N N1
36010 Place catheter in vein N N1
36011 Place catheter in vein N N1
36012 Place catheter in vein N N1
36013 Place catheter in artery N N1
36014 Place catheter in artery N N1
36015 Place catheter in artery N N1
36100 Establish access to artery N N1
36120 Establish access to artery N N1
36140 Establish access to artery N N1
36145 Artery to vein shunt N N1
36160 Establish access to aorta N N1
36200 Place catheter in aorta N N1
36215 Place catheter in artery N N1
36216 Place catheter in artery N N1
36217 Place catheter in artery N N1
36218 Place catheter in artery N N1
36245 Place catheter in artery N N1
36246 Place catheter in artery N N1
36247 Place catheter in artery N N1
36248 Place catheter in artery N N1
36260 Insertion of infusion pump Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36261 Revision of infusion pump Y A2 $446.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $637.97
36262 Removal of infusion pump Y A2 $333.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $503.61
36400 Bl draw 3 yrs fem/jugular N N1
36405 Bl draw 3 yrs scalp vein N N1
36406 Bl draw 3 yrs other vein N N1
36410 Non-routine bl draw 3 yrs N N1
36416 Capillary blood draw N N1
36420 Vein access cutdown 1 yr Y G2 0.2091 $8.66 $8.66
36425 Vein access cutdown 1 yr Y R2 0.2091 $8.66 $8.66
36430 Blood transfusion service N P3 0.7998 $33.11 $33.11
36440 Bl push transfuse, 2 yr or N R2 3.4924 $144.59 $144.59
36450 Bl exchange/transfuse, nb N R2 3.4924 $144.59 $144.59
36468 Injection(s), spider veins Y R2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
36469 Injection(s), spider veins Y CH R2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
36470 Injection therapy of vein Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
36471 Injection therapy of veins Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
36475 Endovenous rf, 1st vein Y A2 $1,339.00 43.6609 $1,807.56 $1,456.14
36476 Endovenous rf, vein add-on Y A2 $1,339.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $1,277.90
36478 Endovenous laser, 1st vein Y A2 $1,339.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $1,277.90
36479 Endovenous laser vein addon Y A2 $1,339.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $1,277.90
36481 Insertion of catheter, vein N N1
36500 Insertion of catheter, vein N N1
36510 Insertion of catheter, vein N N1
36511 Apheresis wbc N G2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
36512 Apheresis rbc N G2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
36513 Apheresis platelets N G2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
36514 Apheresis plasma N G2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
36515 Apheresis, adsorp/reinfuse N G2 31.9648 $1,323.34 $1,323.34
36516 Apheresis, selective N G2 31.9648 $1,323.34 $1,323.34
36522 Photopheresis N G2 31.9648 $1,323.34 $1,323.34
36540 Collect blood venous device N N1
36550 Declot vascular device Y P3 0.2886 $11.95 $11.95
36555 Insert non-tunnel cv cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36556 Insert non-tunnel cv cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36557 Insert tunneled cv cath Y A2 $446.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $588.36
36558 Insert tunneled cv cath Y A2 $446.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $588.36
36560 Insert tunneled cv cath Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36561 Insert tunneled cv cath Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36563 Insert tunneled cv cath Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36565 Insert tunneled cv cath Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath Y H8 $510.00 116.7686 $4,834.22 $4,203.51
36568 Insert picc cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36569 Insert picc cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36570 Insert picvad cath Y A2 $510.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $636.36
36571 Insert picvad cath Y A2 $510.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $636.36
36575 Repair tunneled cv cath Y A2 $446.00 6.1077 $252.86 $397.72
36576 Repair tunneled cv cath Y A2 $446.00 11.0043 $455.58 $448.40
36578 Replace tunneled cv cath Y A2 $446.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $588.36
36580 Replace cvad cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36581 Replace tunneled cv cath Y A2 $446.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $588.36
36582 Replace tunneled cv cath Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36583 Replace tunneled cv cath Y A2 $510.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $685.97
36584 Replace picc cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36585 Replace picvad cath Y A2 $510.00 24.5273 $1,015.43 $636.36
36589 Removal tunneled cv cath Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
36590 Removal tunneled cv cath Y A2 $333.00 11.0043 $455.58 $363.65
36595 Mech remov tunneled cv cath Y G2 24.5273 $1,015.43 $1,015.43
36596 Mech remov tunneled cv cath Y G2 11.0043 $455.58 $455.58
36597 Reposition venous catheter Y G2 11.0043 $455.58 $455.58
36598 Inj w/fluor, eval cv device Y CH P3 1.9872 $82.27 $82.27
36600 Withdrawal of arterial blood N N1
36620 Insertion catheter, artery N N1
36625 Insertion catheter, artery N N1
36640 Insertion catheter, artery Y A2 $333.00 29.3210 $1,213.89 $553.22
36680 Insert needle, bone cavity Y G2 1.1915 $49.33 $49.33
36800 Insertion of cannula Y A2 $510.00 30.5379 $1,264.27 $698.57
36810 Insertion of cannula Y A2 $510.00 30.5379 $1,264.27 $698.57
36815 Insertion of cannula Y A2 $510.00 30.5379 $1,264.27 $698.57
36818 Av fuse, uppr arm, cephalic Y A2 $510.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $794.43
36819 Av fuse, uppr arm, basilic Y A2 $510.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $794.43
36820 Av fusion/forearm vein Y A2 $510.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $794.43
36821 Av fusion direct any site Y A2 $510.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $794.43
36825 Artery-vein autograft Y A2 $630.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $884.43
36830 Artery-vein nonautograft Y A2 $630.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $884.43
36831 Open thrombect av fistula Y A2 $1,339.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,416.18
36832 Av fistula revision, open Y A2 $630.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $884.43
36833 Av fistula revision Y A2 $630.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $884.43
36834 Repair A-V aneurysm Y A2 $510.00 39.8001 $1,647.72 $794.43
36835 Artery to vein shunt Y A2 $630.00 30.5379 $1,264.27 $788.57
36860 External cannula declotting Y A2 $127.40 2.5179 $104.24 $121.61
36861 Cannula declotting Y A2 $510.00 30.5379 $1,264.27 $698.57
36870 Percut thrombect av fistula Y A2 $1,339.00 41.0875 $1,701.02 $1,429.51
37184 Prim art mech thrombectomy Y G2 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,647.72
37185 Prim art m-thrombect add-on Y G2 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,647.72
37186 Sec art m-thrombect add-on Y G2 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,647.72
37187 Venous mech thrombectomy Y G2 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,647.72
37188 Venous m-thrombectomy add-on Y G2 39.8001 $1,647.72 $1,647.72
37200 Transcatheter biopsy Y G2 29.3210 $1,213.89 $1,213.89
37203 Transcatheter retrieval Y G2 29.3210 $1,213.89 $1,213.89
37250 Iv us first vessel add-on N CH N1
37251 Iv us each add vessel add-on N CH N1
37500 Endoscopy ligate perf veins Y A2 $510.00 43.6609 $1,807.56 $834.39
37607 Ligation of a-v fistula Y A2 $510.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $656.15
37609 Temporal artery procedure Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
37650 Revision of major vein Y A2 $446.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $608.15
37700 Revise leg vein Y A2 $446.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $608.15
37718 Ligate/strip short leg vein Y A2 $510.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $656.15
37722 Ligate/strip long leg vein Y A2 $510.00 43.6609 $1,807.56 $834.39
37735 Removal of leg veins/lesion Y A2 $510.00 43.6609 $1,807.56 $834.39
37760 Ligation, leg veins, open Y A2 $510.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $656.15
37765 Phleb veins-extrem-to 20 Y R2 26.4396 $1,094.60 $1,094.60
37766 Phleb veins-extrem 20+ Y R2 26.4396 $1,094.60 $1,094.60
37780 Revision of leg vein Y A2 $510.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $656.15
37785 Ligate/divide/excise vein Y A2 $510.00 26.4396 $1,094.60 $656.15
37790 Penile venous occlusion Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
38200 Injection for spleen x-ray N N1
38204 Bl donor search management N N1
38205 Harvest allogenic stem cells N G2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
38206 Harvest auto stem cells N G2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
38220 Bone marrow aspiration Y CH P3 2.6302 $108.89 $108.89
38221 Bone marrow biopsy Y CH P3 2.7621 $114.35 $114.35
38230 Bone marrow collection N G2 31.9648 $1,323.34 $1,323.34
38241 Bone marrow/stem transplant N G2 31.9648 $1,323.34 $1,323.34
38242 Lymphocyte infuse transplant N R2 12.1982 $505.01 $505.01
38300 Drainage, lymph node lesion Y A2 $333.00 12.5792 $520.78 $379.95
38305 Drainage, lymph node lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.0457 $788.49 $531.62
38308 Incision of lymph channels Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38500 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38505 Needle biopsy, lymph nodes Y A2 $240.00 7.3012 $302.27 $255.57
38510 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38520 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38525 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38530 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38542 Explore deep node(s), neck Y A2 $446.00 45.1729 $1,870.16 $802.04
38550 Removal, neck/armpit lesion Y A2 $510.00 23.5105 $973.33 $625.83
38555 Removal, neck/armpit lesion Y A2 $630.00 23.5105 $973.33 $715.83
38570 Laparoscopy, lymph node biop Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
38571 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy Y A2 $1,339.00 71.0022 $2,939.49 $1,739.12
38572 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
38700 Removal of lymph nodes, neck Y G2 23.5105 $973.33 $973.33
38740 Remove armpit lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 45.1729 $1,870.16 $802.04
38745 Remove armpit lymph nodes Y A2 $630.00 45.1729 $1,870.16 $940.04
38760 Remove groin lymph nodes Y A2 $446.00 23.5105 $973.33 $577.83
38790 Inject for lymphatic x-ray N N1
38792 Identify sentinel node N N1
38794 Access thoracic lymph duct N N1
40490 Biopsy of lip Y P3 1.5336 $63.49 $63.49
40500 Partial excision of lip Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
40510 Partial excision of lip Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
40520 Partial excision of lip Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
40525 Reconstruct lip with flap Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
40527 Reconstruct lip with flap Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
40530 Partial removal of lip Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
40650 Repair lip Y A2 $464.15 7.6539 $316.87 $427.33
40652 Repair lip Y A2 $464.15 7.6539 $316.87 $427.33
40654 Repair lip Y A2 $464.15 7.6539 $316.87 $427.33
40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
40701 Repair cleft lip/nasal Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
40702 Repair cleft lip/nasal Y R2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
40720 Repair cleft lip/nasal Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
40761 Repair cleft lip/nasal Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
40800 Drainage of mouth lesion Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
40801 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $446.00 7.6539 $316.87 $413.72
40804 Removal, foreign body, mouth N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
40805 Removal, foreign body, mouth Y P3 3.9495 $163.51 $163.51
40806 Incision of lip fold Y P3 1.7481 $72.37 $72.37
40808 Biopsy of mouth lesion Y P3 2.5643 $106.16 $106.16
40810 Excision of mouth lesion Y P3 2.6879 $111.28 $111.28
40812 Excise/repair mouth lesion Y P3 3.4053 $140.98 $140.98
40814 Excise/repair mouth lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
40816 Excision of mouth lesion Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
40818 Excise oral mucosa for graft Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
40819 Excise lip or cheek fold Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
40820 Treatment of mouth lesion Y P3 3.7763 $156.34 $156.34
40830 Repair mouth laceration Y G2 2.5765 $106.67 $106.67
40831 Repair mouth laceration Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
40840 Reconstruction of mouth Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
40842 Reconstruction of mouth Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
40843 Reconstruction of mouth Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
40844 Reconstruction of mouth Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
40845 Reconstruction of mouth Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
41000 Drainage of mouth lesion Y P3 1.9954 $82.61 $82.61
41005 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
41006 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $501.81
41007 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
41008 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
41009 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
41010 Incision of tongue fold Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
41015 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
41016 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
41017 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
41018 Drainage of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
41100 Biopsy of tongue Y P3 2.0860 $86.36 $86.36
41105 Biopsy of tongue Y P3 2.0365 $84.31 $84.31
41108 Biopsy of floor of mouth Y P3 1.8717 $77.49 $77.49
41110 Excision of tongue lesion Y P3 2.7043 $111.96 $111.96
41112 Excision of tongue lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
41113 Excision of tongue lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
41114 Excision of tongue lesion Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
41115 Excision of tongue fold Y P3 3.0920 $128.01 $128.01
41116 Excision of mouth lesion Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
41120 Partial removal of tongue Y A2 $717.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $789.81
41250 Repair tongue laceration Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
41251 Repair tongue laceration Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
41252 Repair tongue laceration Y A2 $446.00 7.6539 $316.87 $413.72
41500 Fixation of tongue Y A2 $333.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $501.81
41510 Tongue to lip surgery Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
41520 Reconstruction, tongue fold Y A2 $446.00 7.6539 $316.87 $413.72
41800 Drainage of gum lesion Y A2 $88.46 1.4630 $60.57 $81.49
41805 Removal foreign body, gum Y P3 3.0176 $124.93 $124.93
41806 Removal foreign body, jawbone Y P3 3.8836 $160.78 $160.78
41820 Excision, gum, each quadrant Y R2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
41821 Excision of gum flap Y G2 7.6539 $316.87 $316.87
41822 Excision of gum lesion Y P3 3.5618 $147.46 $147.46
41823 Excision of gum lesion Y P3 4.9471 $204.81 $204.81
41825 Excision of gum lesion Y P3 2.7703 $114.69 $114.69
41826 Excision of gum lesion Y P3 3.1002 $128.35 $128.35
41827 Excision of gum lesion Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
41828 Excision of gum lesion Y P3 3.2568 $134.83 $134.83
41830 Removal of gum tissue Y P3 4.5184 $187.06 $187.06
41850 Treatment of gum lesion Y R2 16.6341 $688.65 $688.65
41870 Gum graft Y G2 24.3535 $1,008.23 $1,008.23
41872 Repair gum Y P3 4.5348 $187.74 $187.74
41874 Repair tooth socket Y P3 4.3452 $179.89 $179.89
42000 Drainage mouth roof lesion Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
42100 Biopsy roof of mouth Y P3 1.7809 $73.73 $73.73
42104 Excision lesion, mouth roof Y P3 2.4983 $103.43 $103.43
42106 Excision lesion, mouth roof Y P3 3.1580 $130.74 $130.74
42107 Excision lesion, mouth roof Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
42120 Remove palate/lesion Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
42140 Excision of uvula Y A2 $446.00 7.6539 $316.87 $413.72
42145 Repair palate, pharynx/uvula Y A2 $717.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $789.81
42160 Treatment mouth roof lesion Y P3 3.2899 $136.20 $136.20
42180 Repair palate Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
42182 Repair palate Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
42200 Reconstruct cleft palate Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
42205 Reconstruct cleft palate Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
42210 Reconstruct cleft palate Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
42215 Reconstruct cleft palate Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
42220 Reconstruct cleft palate Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
42226 Lengthening of palate Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
42235 Repair palate Y A2 $717.00 16.6341 $688.65 $709.91
42260 Repair nose to lip fistula Y A2 $630.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $724.56
42280 Preparation, palate mold Y P3 1.7314 $71.68 $71.68
42281 Insertion, palate prosthesis Y G2 16.6341 $688.65 $688.65
42300 Drainage of salivary gland Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
42305 Drainage of salivary gland Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
42310 Drainage of salivary gland Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
42320 Drainage of salivary gland Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
42330 Removal of salivary stone Y P3 2.6715 $110.60 $110.60
42335 Removal of salivary stone Y P3 4.3534 $180.23 $180.23
42340 Removal of salivary stone Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
42400 Biopsy of salivary gland Y P3 1.4841 $61.44 $61.44
42405 Biopsy of salivary gland Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
42408 Excision of salivary cyst Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
42409 Drainage of salivary cyst Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
42420 Excise parotid gland/lesion Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
42425 Excise parotid gland/lesion Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
42440 Excise submaxillary gland Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
42450 Excise sublingual gland Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
42500 Repair salivary duct Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
42505 Repair salivary duct Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
42507 Parotid duct diversion Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
42508 Parotid duct diversion Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
42509 Parotid duct diversion Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
42510 Parotid duct diversion Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
42550 Injection for salivary x-ray N N1
42600 Closure of salivary fistula Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
42650 Dilation of salivary duct Y P3 0.9729 $40.28 $40.28
42660 Dilation of salivary duct Y P3 1.1543 $47.79 $47.79
42665 Ligation of salivary duct Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
42700 Drainage of tonsil abscess Y A2 $150.72 2.5765 $106.67 $139.71
42720 Drainage of throat abscess Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
42725 Drainage of throat abscess Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
42800 Biopsy of throat Y P3 1.8882 $78.17 $78.17
42802 Biopsy of throat Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
42804 Biopsy of upper nose/throat Y A2 $333.00 16.6341 $688.65 $421.91
42806 Biopsy of upper nose/throat Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
42808 Excise pharynx lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.6341 $688.65 $506.66
42809 Remove pharynx foreign body N G2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
42810 Excision of neck cyst Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
42815 Excision of neck cyst Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
42820 Remove tonsils and adenoids Y A2 $510.00 22.9075 $948.37 $619.59
42821 Remove tonsils and adenoids Y A2 $717.00 22.9075 $948.37 $774.84
42825 Removal of tonsils Y A2 $630.00 22.9075 $948.37 $709.59
42826 Removal of tonsils Y A2 $630.00 22.9075 $948.37 $709.59
42830 Removal of adenoids Y A2 $630.00 22.9075 $948.37 $709.59
42831 Removal of adenoids Y A2 $630.00 22.9075 $948.37 $709.59
42835 Removal of adenoids Y A2 $630.00 22.9075 $948.37 $709.59
42836 Removal of adenoids Y A2 $630.00 22.9075 $948.37 $709.59
42860 Excision of tonsil tags Y A2 $510.00 22.9075 $948.37 $619.59
42870 Excision of lingual tonsil Y A2 $510.00 22.9075 $948.37 $619.59
42890 Partial removal of pharynx Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
42892 Revision of pharyngeal walls Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
42900 Repair throat wound Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
42950 Reconstruction of throat Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
42955 Surgical opening of throat Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
42960 Control throat bleeding Y A2 $72.48 1.1708 $48.47 $66.48
42962 Control throat bleeding Y A2 $446.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $754.30
42970 Control nose/throat bleeding Y R2 1.1708 $48.47 $48.47
42972 Control nose/throat bleeding Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
43030 Throat muscle surgery Y G2 16.6341 $688.65 $688.65
43200 Esophagus endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43201 Esoph scope w/submucous inj Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43202 Esophagus endoscopy, biopsy Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43204 Esoph scope w/sclerosis inj Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43205 Esophagus endoscopy/ligation Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43215 Esophagus endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43216 Esophagus endoscopy/lesion Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43217 Esophagus endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43219 Esophagus endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $510.87
43220 Esoph endoscopy, dilation Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43226 Esoph endoscopy, dilation Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43227 Esoph endoscopy, repair Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43228 Esoph endoscopy, ablation Y A2 $446.00 24.6480 $1,020.43 $589.61
43231 Esoph endoscopy w/us exam Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43232 Esoph endoscopy w/us fn bx Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43234 Upper GI endoscopy, exam Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43236 Uppr gi scope w/submuc inj Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43237 Endoscopic us exam, esoph Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43238 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43239 Upper GI endoscopy, biopsy Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43240 Esoph endoscope w/drain cyst Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43241 Upper GI endoscopy with tube Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43242 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43243 Upper gi endoscopy inject Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43244 Upper GI endoscopy/ligation Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43245 Uppr gi scope dilate strictr Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43246 Place gastrostomy tube Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43247 Operative upper GI endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43249 Esoph endoscopy, dilation Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43250 Upper GI endoscopy/tumor Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43251 Operative upper GI endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43255 Operative upper GI endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43256 Uppr gi endoscopy w/stent Y A2 $510.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $643.62
43257 Uppr gi scope w/thrml txmnt Y A2 $510.00 24.6480 $1,020.43 $637.61
43258 Operative upper GI endoscopy Y A2 $510.00 8.6730 $359.06 $472.27
43259 Endoscopic ultrasound exam Y A2 $510.00 8.6730 $359.06 $472.27
43260 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43261 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43262 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43263 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43264 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43265 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43267 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43268 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $595.62
43269 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $595.62
43271 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43272 Endo cholangiopancreatograph Y A2 $446.00 21.2820 $881.07 $554.77
43450 Dilate esophagus Y A2 $333.00 6.0867 $251.99 $312.75
43453 Dilate esophagus Y A2 $333.00 6.0867 $251.99 $312.75
43456 Dilate esophagus Y A2 $335.41 6.0867 $251.99 $314.56
43458 Dilate esophagus Y A2 $335.41 8.6730 $359.06 $341.32
43600 Biopsy of stomach Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43653 Laparoscopy, gastrostomy Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
43750 Place gastrostomy tube Y A2 $446.00 8.6730 $359.06 $424.27
43760 Change gastrostomy tube Y A2 $144.98 3.2914 $136.26 $142.80
43761 Reposition gastrostomy tube Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43870 Repair stomach opening Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
43886 Revise gastric port, open Y G2 20.9338 $866.66 $866.66
43887 Remove gastric port, open Y G2 4.6816 $193.82 $193.82
43888 Change gastric port, open Y G2 20.9338 $866.66 $866.66
44100 Biopsy of bowel Y A2 $333.00 8.6730 $359.06 $339.52
44312 Revision of ileostomy Y A2 $333.00 20.9338 $866.66 $466.42
44340 Revision of colostomy Y A2 $510.00 20.9338 $866.66 $599.17
44360 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44361 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44363 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44364 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44365 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44366 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44369 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44370 Small bowel endoscopy/stent Y A2 $1,339.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $1,265.37
44372 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44373 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44376 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44377 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44378 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.6264 $398.53 $434.13
44379 Sbowel endoscope w/stent Y A2 $1,339.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $1,265.37
44380 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 9.6264 $398.53 $349.38
44382 Small bowel endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 9.6264 $398.53 $349.38
44383 Ileoscopy w/stent Y A2 $1,339.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $1,265.37
44385 Endoscopy of bowel pouch Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44386 Endoscopy, bowel pouch/biop Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44388 Colonoscopy Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44389 Colonoscopy with biopsy Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44390 Colonoscopy for foreign body Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44391 Colonoscopy for bleeding Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44392 Colonoscopy polypectomy Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44393 Colonoscopy, lesion removal Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44394 Colonoscopy w/snare Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
44397 Colonoscopy w/stent Y A2 $333.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $510.87
44701 Intraop colon lavage add-on N N1
45000 Drainage of pelvic abscess Y A2 $312.07 11.6524 $482.41 $354.66
45005 Drainage of rectal abscess Y A2 $446.00 11.6524 $482.41 $455.10
45020 Drainage of rectal abscess Y A2 $446.00 11.6524 $482.41 $455.10
45100 Biopsy of rectum Y A2 $333.00 23.2282 $961.65 $490.16
45108 Removal of anorectal lesion Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
45150 Excision of rectal stricture Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
45160 Excision of rectal lesion Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
45170 Excision of rectal lesion Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
45190 Destruction, rectal tumor Y A2 $1,339.00 23.2282 $961.65 $1,244.66
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy dx Y P3 1.4345 $59.39 $59.39
45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate Y P2 8.8611 $366.85 $366.85
45305 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/bx Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45307 Proctosigmoidoscopy fb Y A2 $333.00 21.8923 $906.34 $476.34
45308 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45309 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45315 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45317 Proctosigmoidoscopy bleed Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45320 Proctosigmoidoscopy ablate Y A2 $333.00 21.8923 $906.34 $476.34
45321 Proctosigmoidoscopy volvul Y A2 $333.00 21.8923 $906.34 $476.34
45327 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/stent Y A2 $333.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $510.87
45330 Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy Y P3 1.9705 $81.58 $81.58
45331 Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy Y A2 $299.24 5.1441 $212.97 $277.67
45332 Sigmoidoscopy w/fb removal Y A2 $299.24 5.1441 $212.97 $277.67
45333 Sigmoidoscopy polypectomy Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45334 Sigmoidoscopy for bleeding Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45335 Sigmoidoscopy w/submuc inj Y A2 $299.24 5.1441 $212.97 $277.67
45337 Sigmoidoscopy decompress Y A2 $299.24 5.1441 $212.97 $277.67
45338 Sigmoidoscopy w/tumr remove Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45339 Sigmoidoscopy w/ablate tumr Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45340 Sig w/balloon dilation Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45341 Sigmoidoscopy w/ultrasound Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45342 Sigmoidoscopy w/us guide bx Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
45345 Sigmoidoscopy w/stent Y A2 $333.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $510.87
45355 Surgical colonoscopy Y A2 $333.00 9.0360 $374.09 $343.27
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45379 Colonoscopy w/fb removal Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45381 Colonoscopy, submucous inj Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45382 Colonoscopy/control bleeding Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45386 Colonoscopy dilate stricture Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45387 Colonoscopy w/stent Y A2 $333.00 25.2289 $1,044.48 $510.87
45391 Colonoscopy w/endoscope us Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45392 Colonoscopy w/endoscopic fnb Y A2 $446.00 9.0360 $374.09 $428.02
45500 Repair of rectum Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
45505 Repair of rectum Y A2 $446.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $650.74
45520 Treatment of rectal prolapse Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
45560 Repair of rectocele Y A2 $446.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $650.74
45900 Reduction of rectal prolapse Y A2 $312.07 4.5189 $187.08 $280.82
45905 Dilation of anal sphincter Y A2 $333.00 23.2282 $961.65 $490.16
45910 Dilation of rectal narrowing Y A2 $333.00 23.2282 $961.65 $490.16
45915 Remove rectal obstruction Y A2 $312.07 11.6524 $482.41 $354.66
45990 Surg dx exam, anorectal Y A2 $312.07 23.2282 $961.65 $474.47
46020 Placement of seton Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46030 Removal of rectal marker Y A2 $312.07 4.5189 $187.08 $280.82
46040 Incision of rectal abscess Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46045 Incision of rectal abscess Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46050 Incision of anal abscess Y A2 $312.07 11.6524 $482.41 $354.66
46060 Incision of rectal abscess Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46070 Incision of anal septum Y G2 11.6524 $482.41 $482.41
46080 Incision of anal sphincter Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46083 Incise external hemorrhoid Y P3 2.0036 $82.95 $82.95
46200 Removal of anal fissure Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46210 Removal of anal crypt Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46211 Removal of anal crypts Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46220 Removal of anal tag Y A2 $333.00 23.2282 $961.65 $490.16
46221 Ligation of hemorrhoid(s) Y P3 2.6138 $108.21 $108.21
46230 Removal of anal tags Y A2 $333.00 23.2282 $961.65 $490.16
46250 Hemorrhoidectomy Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46255 Hemorrhoidectomy Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46257 Remove hemorrhoids fissure Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46258 Remove hemorrhoids fistula Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46260 Hemorrhoidectomy Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46261 Remove hemorrhoids fissure Y A2 $630.00 23.2282 $961.65 $712.91
46262 Remove hemorrhoids fistula Y A2 $630.00 23.2282 $961.65 $712.91
46270 Removal of anal fistula Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46275 Removal of anal fistula Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46280 Removal of anal fistula Y A2 $630.00 23.2282 $961.65 $712.91
46285 Removal of anal fistula Y A2 $333.00 23.2282 $961.65 $490.16
46288 Repair anal fistula Y A2 $630.00 23.2282 $961.65 $712.91
46320 Removal of hemorrhoid clot Y P3 1.8635 $77.15 $77.15
46500 Injection into hemorrhoid(s) Y P3 2.3498 $97.28 $97.28
46505 Chemodenervation anal musc Y CH P3 2.5973 $107.53 $107.53
46600 Diagnostic anoscopy N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
46604 Anoscopy and dilation Y P2 8.8611 $366.85 $366.85
46606 Anoscopy and biopsy Y P3 3.1498 $130.40 $130.40
46608 Anoscopy, remove for body Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
46610 Anoscopy, remove lesion Y A2 $333.00 21.8923 $906.34 $476.34
46611 Anoscopy Y A2 $333.00 8.8611 $366.85 $341.46
46612 Anoscopy, remove lesions Y A2 $333.00 21.8923 $906.34 $476.34
46614 Anoscopy, control bleeding Y P3 1.8386 $76.12 $76.12
46615 Anoscopy Y A2 $446.00 21.8923 $906.34 $561.09
46700 Repair of anal stricture Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46706 Repr of anal fistula w/glue Y A2 $333.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $565.99
46750 Repair of anal sphincter Y A2 $510.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $698.74
46753 Reconstruction of anus Y A2 $510.00 23.2282 $961.65 $622.91
46754 Removal of suture from anus Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46760 Repair of anal sphincter Y A2 $446.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $650.74
46761 Repair of anal sphincter Y A2 $510.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $698.74
46762 Implant artificial sphincter Y A2 $995.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $1,062.49
46900 Destruction, anal lesion(s) Y P3 2.5560 $105.82 $105.82
46910 Destruction, anal lesion(s) Y P3 2.7870 $115.38 $115.38
46916 Cryosurgery, anal lesion(s) Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
46917 Laser surgery, anal lesions Y A2 $333.00 20.0977 $832.04 $457.76
46922 Excision of anal lesion(s) Y A2 $333.00 20.0977 $832.04 $457.76
46924 Destruction, anal lesion(s) Y A2 $333.00 20.0977 $832.04 $457.76
46934 Destruction of hemorrhoids Y P3 4.3534 $180.23 $180.23
46935 Destruction of hemorrhoids Y P3 2.9930 $123.91 $123.91
46936 Destruction of hemorrhoids Y P3 4.5597 $188.77 $188.77
46937 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion Y A2 $446.00 23.2282 $961.65 $574.91
46938 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion Y A2 $446.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $650.74
46940 Treatment of anal fissure Y P3 1.9872 $82.27 $82.27
46942 Treatment of anal fissure Y P3 1.9046 $78.85 $78.85
46945 Ligation of hemorrhoids Y P3 3.3145 $137.22 $137.22
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids Y A2 $333.00 11.6524 $482.41 $370.35
46947 Hemorrhoidopexy by stapling Y A2 $995.00 30.5544 $1,264.95 $1,062.49
47000 Needle biopsy of liver Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
47001 Needle biopsy, liver add-on N N1
47382 Percut ablate liver rf Y G2 44.1192 $1,826.53 $1,826.53
47500 Injection for liver x-rays N N1
47505 Injection for liver x-rays N N1
47510 Insert catheter, bile duct Y A2 $446.00 28.7304 $1,189.44 $631.86
47511 Insert bile duct drain Y A2 $1,245.85 28.7304 $1,189.44 $1,231.75
47525 Change bile duct catheter Y A2 $333.00 14.8912 $616.50 $403.88
47530 Revise/reinsert bile tube Y A2 $333.00 14.8912 $616.50 $403.88
47552 Biliary endoscopy thru skin Y A2 $446.00 28.7304 $1,189.44 $631.86
47553 Biliary endoscopy thru skin Y A2 $510.00 28.7304 $1,189.44 $679.86
47554 Biliary endoscopy thru skin Y A2 $510.00 28.7304 $1,189.44 $679.86
47555 Biliary endoscopy thru skin Y A2 $510.00 28.7304 $1,189.44 $679.86
47556 Biliary endoscopy thru skin Y A2 $1,245.85 28.7304 $1,189.44 $1,231.75
47560 Laparoscopy w/cholangio Y A2 $510.00 34.8153 $1,441.35 $742.84
47561 Laparo w/cholangio/biopsy Y A2 $510.00 34.8153 $1,441.35 $742.84
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Y G2 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,909.37
47563 Laparo cholecystectomy/graph Y G2 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,909.37
47564 Laparo cholecystectomy/explr Y G2 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,909.37
47630 Remove bile duct stone Y A2 $510.00 28.7304 $1,189.44 $679.86
48102 Needle biopsy, pancreas Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
49080 Puncture, peritoneal cavity Y A2 $222.78 5.3095 $219.81 $222.04
49081 Removal of abdominal fluid Y A2 $222.78 5.3095 $219.81 $222.04
49180 Biopsy, abdominal mass Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
49250 Excision of umbilicus Y A2 $630.00 25.4636 $1,054.19 $736.05
49320 Diag laparo separate proc Y A2 $510.00 34.8153 $1,441.35 $742.84
49321 Laparoscopy, biopsy Y A2 $630.00 34.8153 $1,441.35 $832.84
49322 Laparoscopy, aspiration Y A2 $630.00 34.8153 $1,441.35 $832.84
49400 Air injection into abdomen N N1
49402 Remove foreign body, adbomen Y A2 $446.00 25.4636 $1,054.19 $598.05
49419 Insrt abdom cath for chemotx Y A2 $333.00 30.5379 $1,264.27 $565.82
49420 Insert abdom drain, temp Y A2 $333.00 31.7598 $1,314.86 $578.47
49421 Insert abdom drain, perm Y A2 $333.00 31.7598 $1,314.86 $578.47
49422 Remove perm cannula/catheter Y A2 $333.00 24.7274 $1,023.71 $505.68
49423 Exchange drainage catheter Y G2 14.8912 $616.50 $616.50
49424 Assess cyst, contrast inject N N1
49426 Revise abdomen-venous shunt Y A2 $446.00 25.4636 $1,054.19 $598.05
49427 Injection, abdominal shunt N N1
49429 Removal of shunt Y G2 24.7274 $1,023.71 $1,023.71
49495 Rpr ing hernia baby, reduc Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49496 Rpr ing hernia baby, blocked Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49500 Rpr ing hernia, init, reduce Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49501 Rpr ing hernia, init blocked Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49505 Prp i/hern init reduc 5 yr Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49507 Prp i/hern init block 5 yr Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49520 Rerepair ing hernia, reduce Y A2 $995.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,068.88
49521 Rerepair ing hernia, blocked Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49525 Repair ing hernia, sliding Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49540 Repair lumbar hernia Y A2 $446.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $657.13
49550 Rpr rem hernia, init, reduce Y A2 $717.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $860.38
49553 Rpr fem hernia, init blocked Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49555 Rerepair fem hernia, reduce Y A2 $717.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $860.38
49557 Rerepair fem hernia, blocked Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49560 Rpr ventral hern init, reduc Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49561 Rpr ventral hern init, block Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49565 Rerepair ventrl hern, reduce Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49566 Rerepair ventrl hern, block Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49568 Hernia repair w/mesh Y A2 $995.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,068.88
49570 Rpr epigastric hern, reduce Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49572 Rpr epigastric hern, blocked Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49580 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49582 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49585 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49587 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr Y A2 $1,339.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $1,326.88
49590 Repair spigelian hernia Y A2 $510.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $705.13
49600 Repair umbilical lesion Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
49650 Laparo hernia repair initial Y A2 $630.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $949.84
49651 Laparo hernia repair recur Y A2 $995.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,223.59
50200 Biopsy of kidney Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
50382 Change ureter stent, percut Y G2 25.2775 $1,046.49 $1,046.49
50384 Remove ureter stent, percut Y G2 18.1376 $750.90 $750.90
50387 Change ext/int ureter stent Y G2 14.8912 $616.50 $616.50
50389 Remove renal tube w/fluoro Y G2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
50390 Drainage of kidney lesion Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
50391 Instll rx agnt into rnal tub Y P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
50392 Insert kidney drain Y A2 $333.00 18.1376 $750.90 $437.48
50393 Insert ureteral tube Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50394 Injection for kidney x-ray N N1
50395 Create passage to kidney Y A2 $333.00 18.1376 $750.90 $437.48
50396 Measure kidney pressure Y A2 $131.50 2.1659 $89.67 $121.04
50398 Change kidney tube Y A2 $333.00 14.8912 $616.50 $403.88
50551 Kidney endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
50553 Kidney endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50555 Kidney endoscopy biopsy Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
50557 Kidney endoscopy treatment Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50561 Kidney endoscopy treatment Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50562 Renal scope w/tumor resect Y G2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
50570 Kidney endoscopy Y G2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
50572 Kidney endoscopy Y G2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
50574 Kidney endoscopy biopsy Y G2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
50575 Kidney endoscopy Y G2 36.9175 $1,528.38 $1,528.38
50576 Kidney endoscopy treatment Y G2 18.1376 $750.90 $750.90
50580 Kidney endoscopy treatment Y CH G2 18.1376 $750.90 $750.90
50590 Fragmenting of kidney stone Y G2 43.0352 $1,781.66 $1,781.66
50592 Perc rf ablate renal tumor Y G2 44.1192 $1,826.53 $1,826.53
50684 Injection for ureter x-ray N N1
50686 Measure ureter pressure Y P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
50688 Change of ureter tube/stent Y A2 $333.00 14.8912 $616.50 $403.88
50690 Injection for ureter x-ray N N1
50947 Laparo new ureter/bladder Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
50948 Laparo new ureter/bladder Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
50951 Endoscopy of ureter Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
50953 Endoscopy of ureter Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
50955 Ureter endoscopy biopsy Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50957 Ureter endoscopy treatment Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50961 Ureter endoscopy treatment Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
50970 Ureter endoscopy Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
50972 Ureter endoscopy catheter Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
50974 Ureter endoscopy biopsy Y A2 $333.00 18.1376 $750.90 $437.48
50976 Ureter endoscopy treatment Y A2 $333.00 18.1376 $750.90 $437.48
50980 Ureter endoscopy treatment Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
51000 Drainage of bladder Y P3 1.1790 $48.81 $48.81
51005 Drainage of bladder Y P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
51010 Drainage of bladder Y A2 $333.00 19.6126 $811.96 $452.74
51020 Incise treat bladder Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
51030 Incise treat bladder Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
51040 Incise drain bladder Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
51045 Incise bladder/drain ureter Y A2 $399.24 6.1077 $252.86 $362.65
51050 Removal of bladder stone Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
51065 Remove ureter calculus Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
51080 Drainage of bladder abscess Y A2 $333.00 19.0457 $788.49 $446.87
51500 Removal of bladder cyst Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
51520 Removal of bladder lesion Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
51600 Injection for bladder x-ray N N1
51605 Preparation for bladder xray N N1
51610 Injection for bladder x-ray N N1
51700 Irrigation of bladder Y P3 1.2780 $52.91 $52.91
51701 Insert bladder catheter N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
51702 Insert temp bladder cath N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
51703 Insert bladder cath, complex Y P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
51705 Change of bladder tube Y P3 1.7727 $73.39 $73.39
51710 Change of bladder tube Y A2 $333.00 14.8912 $616.50 $403.88
51715 Endoscopic injection/implant Y A2 $510.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $695.07
51720 Treatment of bladder lesion Y P3 1.3935 $57.69 $57.69
51725 Simple cystometrogram Y P2 3.0601 $126.69 $126.69
51726 Complex cystometrogram Y A2 $209.48 3.0601 $126.69 $188.78
51736 Urine flow measurement Y P3 0.4452 $18.43 $18.43
51741 Electro-uroflowmetry, first Y P3 0.5111 $21.16 $21.16
51772 Urethra pressure profile Y A2 $131.50 2.1659 $89.67 $121.04
51784 Anal/urinary muscle study Y P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
51785 Anal/urinary muscle study Y A2 $66.92 1.0850 $44.92 $61.42
51792 Urinary reflex study Y P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
51795 Urine voiding pressure study Y P2 2.1659 $89.67 $89.67
51797 Intraabdominal pressure test Y P2 2.1659 $89.67 $89.67
51798 Us urine capacity measure N P3 0.3792 $15.70 $15.70
51880 Repair of bladder opening Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
51992 Laparo sling operation Y A2 $717.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,015.09
52000 Cystoscopy Y A2 $333.00 6.1077 $252.86 $312.97
52001 Cystoscopy, removal of clots Y A2 $399.24 18.1376 $750.90 $487.16
52005 Cystoscopy ureter catheter Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52007 Cystoscopy and biopsy Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52010 Cystoscopy duct catheter Y A2 $399.24 6.1077 $252.86 $362.65
52204 Cystoscopy w/biopsy(s) Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52214 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52224 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52234 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52235 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52240 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52250 Cystoscopy and radiotracer Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
52260 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52265 Cystoscopy and treatment Y P2 6.1077 $252.86 $252.86
52270 Cystoscopy revise urethra Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52275 Cystoscopy revise urethra Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52276 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52277 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52281 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52282 Cystoscopy, implant stent Y A2 $1,339.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $1,386.35
52283 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52285 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52290 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
52300 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52301 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52305 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52310 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $399.24 18.1376 $750.90 $487.16
52315 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52317 Remove bladder stone Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
52318 Remove bladder stone Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52320 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $717.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $799.37
52325 Cystoscopy, stone removal Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
52327 Cystoscopy, inject material Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52330 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52332 Cystoscopy and treatment Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52334 Create passage to kidney Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52341 Cysto w/ureter stricture tx Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52342 Cysto w/up stricture tx Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52343 Cysto w/renal stricture tx Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52344 Cysto/uretero, stricture tx Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52345 Cysto/uretero w/up stricture Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52346 Cystouretero w/renal strict Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52351 Cystouretero or pyeloscope Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52352 Cystouretero w/stone remove Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
52353 Cystouretero w/lithotripsy Y A2 $630.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $854.60
52354 Cystouretero w/biopsy Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
52355 Cystouretero w/excise tumor Y A2 $630.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $734.12
52400 Cystouretero w/congen repr Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52402 Cystourethro cut ejacul duct Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52450 Incision of prostate Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52500 Revision of bladder neck Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52510 Dilation prostatic urethra Y A2 $510.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $644.12
52601 Prostatectomy (TURP) Y A2 $630.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $854.60
52606 Control postop bleeding Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
52612 Prostatectomy, first stage Y A2 $446.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $716.60
52614 Prostatectomy, second stage Y A2 $333.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $631.85
52620 Remove residual prostate Y A2 $333.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $631.85
52630 Remove prostate regrowth Y A2 $446.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $716.60
52640 Relieve bladder contracture Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
52647 Laser surgery of prostate Y A2 $1,339.00 45.9021 $1,900.35 $1,479.34
52648 Laser surgery of prostate Y A2 $1,339.00 45.9021 $1,900.35 $1,479.34
52700 Drainage of prostate abscess Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
53000 Incision of urethra Y A2 $333.00 19.6570 $813.80 $453.20
53010 Incision of urethra Y A2 $333.00 19.6570 $813.80 $453.20
53020 Incision of urethra Y A2 $333.00 19.6570 $813.80 $453.20
53025 Incision of urethra Y R2 19.6570 $813.80 $813.80
53040 Drainage of urethra abscess Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53060 Drainage of urethra abscess Y P3 1.7068 $70.66 $70.66
53080 Drainage of urinary leakage Y A2 $510.00 19.6570 $813.80 $585.95
53085 Drainage of urinary leakage Y G2 19.6570 $813.80 $813.80
53200 Biopsy of urethra Y A2 $333.00 19.6570 $813.80 $453.20
53210 Removal of urethra Y A2 $717.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $850.32
53215 Removal of urethra Y A2 $717.00 19.6570 $813.80 $741.20
53220 Treatment of urethra lesion Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53230 Removal of urethra lesion Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53235 Removal of urethra lesion Y A2 $510.00 19.6570 $813.80 $585.95
53240 Surgery for urethra pouch Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53250 Removal of urethra gland Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53260 Treatment of urethra lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53265 Treatment of urethra lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53270 Removal of urethra gland Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53275 Repair of urethra defect Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53400 Revise urethra, stage 1 Y A2 $510.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $695.07
53405 Revise urethra, stage 2 Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53410 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53420 Reconstruct urethra, stage 1 Y A2 $510.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $695.07
53425 Reconstruct urethra, stage 2 Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53430 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53431 Reconstruct urethra/bladder Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53440 Male sling procedure N CH H8 $446.00 109.0807 $4,515.94 $3,569.83
53442 Remove/revise male sling Y A2 $333.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $562.32
53444 Insert tandem cuff N CH H8 $446.00 109.0807 $4,515.94 $3,569.83
53445 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter N H8 $333.00 191.7932 $7,940.24 $6,492.40
53446 Remove uro sphincter Y A2 $333.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $562.32
53447 Remove/replace ur sphincter N H8 $333.00 191.7932 $7,940.24 $6,492.40
53449 Repair uro sphincter Y A2 $333.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $562.32
53450 Revision of urethra Y A2 $333.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $562.32
53460 Revision of urethra Y A2 $333.00 19.6570 $813.80 $453.20
53502 Repair of urethra injury Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53505 Repair of urethra injury Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53510 Repair of urethra injury Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
53515 Repair of urethra injury Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53520 Repair of urethra defect Y A2 $446.00 30.1994 $1,250.26 $647.07
53600 Dilate urethra stricture Y P3 0.9483 $39.26 $39.26
53601 Dilate urethra stricture Y CH P2 1.0850 $44.92 $44.92
53605 Dilate urethra stricture Y A2 $446.00 18.1376 $750.90 $522.23
53620 Dilate urethra stricture Y P3 1.5254 $63.15 $63.15
53621 Dilate urethra stricture Y P3 1.5995 $66.22 $66.22
53660 Dilation of urethra Y P3 1.0802 $44.72 $44.72
53661 Dilation of urethra Y P3 1.0720 $44.38 $44.38
53665 Dilation of urethra Y A2 $333.00 19.6570 $813.80 $453.20
53850 Prostatic microwave thermotx Y P2 36.9175 $1,528.38 $1,528.38
53852 Prostatic rf thermotx Y P2 36.9175 $1,528.38 $1,528.38
53853 Prostatic water thermother Y P2 25.2775 $1,046.49 $1,046.49
54000 Slitting of prepuce Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
54001 Slitting of prepuce Y A2 $446.00 19.6570 $813.80 $537.95
54015 Drain penis lesion Y A2 $630.00 19.0457 $788.49 $669.62
54050 Destruction, penis lesion(s) Y P2 1.5119 $62.59 $62.59
54055 Destruction, penis lesion(s) Y P3 1.4676 $60.76 $60.76
54056 Cryosurgery, penis lesion(s) Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
54057 Laser surg, penis lesion(s) Y A2 $333.00 20.0977 $832.04 $457.76
54060 Excision of penis lesion(s) Y A2 $333.00 20.0977 $832.04 $457.76
54065 Destruction, penis lesion(s) Y A2 $333.00 20.0977 $832.04 $457.76
54100 Biopsy of penis Y A2 $333.00 16.5832 $686.54 $421.39
54105 Biopsy of penis Y A2 $333.00 21.4534 $888.17 $471.79
54110 Treatment of penis lesion Y A2 $446.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $698.38
54111 Treat penis lesion, graft Y A2 $446.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $698.38
54112 Treat penis lesion, graft Y A2 $446.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $698.38
54115 Treatment of penis lesion Y A2 $333.00 19.0457 $788.49 $446.87
54120 Partial removal of penis Y A2 $446.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $698.38
54150 Circumcision w/regionl block Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
54160 Circumcision, neonate Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54161 Circum 28 days or older Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54162 Lysis penil circumic lesion Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54163 Repair of circumcision Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54164 Frenulotomy of penis Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54200 Treatment of penis lesion Y P3 1.5667 $64.86 $64.86
54205 Treatment of penis lesion Y A2 $630.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $836.38
54220 Treatment of penis lesion Y A2 $131.50 2.1659 $89.67 $121.04
54230 Prepare penis study N N1
54231 Dynamic cavernosometry Y P3 1.3686 $56.66 $56.66
54235 Penile injection Y P3 0.9729 $40.28 $40.28
54240 Penis study Y P3 0.6679 $27.65 $27.65
54250 Penis study Y P3 0.2309 $9.56 $9.56
54300 Revision of penis Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54304 Revision of penis Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54308 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54312 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54316 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54318 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54322 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54324 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54326 Reconstruction of urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54328 Revise penis/urethra Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54340 Secondary urethral surgery Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54344 Secondary urethral surgery Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54348 Secondary urethral surgery Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54352 Reconstruct urethra/penis Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54360 Penis plastic surgery Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54380 Repair penis Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54385 Repair penis Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54400 Insert semi-rigid prosthesis N CH H8 $510.00 109.0807 $4,515.94 $3,617.83
54401 Insert self-contd prosthesis N H8 $510.00 191.7932 $7,940.24 $6,625.15
54405 Insert multi-comp penis pros N H8 $510.00 191.7932 $7,940.24 $6,625.15
54406 Remove muti-comp penis pros Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54408 Repair multi-comp penis pros Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54410 Remove/replace penis prosth N H8 $510.00 191.7932 $7,940.24 $6,625.15
54415 Remove self-contd penis pros Y A2 $510.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $746.38
54416 Remv/repl penis contain pros N H8 $510.00 191.7932 $7,940.24 $6,625.15
54420 Revision of penis Y A2 $630.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $836.38
54435 Revision of penis Y A2 $630.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $836.38
54440 Repair of penis Y A2 $630.00 35.1574 $1,455.52 $836.38
54450 Preputial stretching Y A2 $209.48 3.0601 $126.69 $188.78
54500 Biopsy of testis Y A2 $333.00 13.9599 $577.94 $394.24
54505 Biopsy of testis Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
54512 Excise lesion testis Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54520 Removal of testis Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54522 Orchiectomy, partial Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54530 Removal of testis Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
54550 Exploration for testis Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
54560 Exploration for testis Y G2 22.7802 $943.10 $943.10
54600 Reduce testis torsion Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
54620 Suspension of testis Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54640 Suspension of testis Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
54660 Revision of testis Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54670 Repair testis injury Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54680 Relocation of testis(es) Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54690 Laparoscopy, orchiectomy Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
54692 Laparoscopy, orchiopexy Y G2 71.0022 $2,939.49 $2,939.49
54700 Drainage of scrotum Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
54800 Biopsy of epididymis Y A2 $127.16 4.5062 $186.56 $142.01
54830 Remove epididymis lesion Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54840 Remove epididymis lesion Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
54860 Removal of epididymis Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
54861 Removal of epididymis Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
54865 Explore epididymis Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
54900 Fusion of spermatic ducts Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
54901 Fusion of spermatic ducts Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
55000 Drainage of hydrocele Y P3 1.6159 $66.90 $66.90
55040 Removal of hydrocele Y A2 $510.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $705.13
55041 Removal of hydroceles Y A2 $717.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $860.38
55060 Repair of hydrocele Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
55100 Drainage of scrotum abscess Y A2 $333.00 12.5792 $520.78 $379.95
55110 Explore scrotum Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
55120 Removal of scrotum lesion Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
55150 Removal of scrotum Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
55175 Revision of scrotum Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
55180 Revision of scrotum Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
55200 Incision of sperm duct Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
55250 Removal of sperm duct(s) Y A2 $446.00 22.7802 $943.10 $570.28
55300 Prepare, sperm duct x-ray N N1
55400 Repair of sperm duct Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
55450 Ligation of sperm duct Y P3 5.2027 $215.39 $215.39
55500 Removal of hydrocele Y A2 $510.00 22.7802 $943.10 $618.28
55520 Removal of sperm cord lesion Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
55530 Revise spermatic cord veins Y A2 $630.00 22.7802 $943.10 $708.28
55535 Revise spermatic cord veins Y A2 $630.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $795.13
55540 Revise hernia sperm veins Y A2 $717.00 31.1722 $1,290.53 $860.38
55550 Laparo ligate spermatic vein Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
55600 Incise sperm duct pouch Y R2 22.7802 $943.10 $943.10
55680 Remove sperm pouch lesion Y A2 $333.00 22.7802 $943.10 $485.53
55700 Biopsy of prostate Y A2 $345.83 11.3168 $468.52 $376.50
55705 Biopsy of prostate Y A2 $345.83 11.3168 $468.52 $376.50
55720 Drainage of prostate abscess Y A2 $333.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $511.37
55725 Drainage of prostate abscess Y A2 $446.00 25.2775 $1,046.49 $596.12
55860 Surgical exposure, prostate Y G2 19.6126 $811.96 $811.96
55870 Electroejaculation Y P3 1.6572 $68.61 $68.61
55873 Cryoablate prostate Y CH H8 $1,339.00 163.2548 $6,758.75 $6,201.03
55875 Transperi needle place, pros N CH A2 $1,339.00 36.9175 $1,528.38 $1,386.35
55876* Place rt device/marker, pros Y P3 1.6903 $69.98 $69.98
56405 I D of vulva/perineum Y P3 1.0307 $42.67 $42.67
56420 Drainage of gland abscess Y P2 1.4138 $58.53 $58.53
56440 Surgery for vulva lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
56441 Lysis of labial lesion(s) Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
56442 Hymenotomy Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
56501 Destroy, vulva lesions, sim Y P3 1.4017 $58.03 $58.03
56515 Destroy vulva lesion/s compl Y A2 $510.00 20.0977 $832.04 $590.51
56605 Biopsy of vulva/perineum Y P3 0.8162 $33.79 $33.79
56606 Biopsy of vulva/perineum Y P3 0.3546 $14.68 $14.68
56620 Partial removal of vulva Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
56625 Complete removal of vulva Y A2 $995.00 19.2052 $795.10 $945.03
56700 Partial removal of hymen Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
56740 Remove vagina gland lesion Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
56800 Repair of vagina Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
56805 Repair clitoris Y G2 19.2052 $795.10 $795.10
56810 Repair of perineum Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
56820 Exam of vulva w/scope Y P3 1.0307 $42.67 $42.67
56821 Exam/biopsy of vulva w/scope Y P3 1.3522 $55.98 $55.98
57000 Exploration of vagina Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
57010 Drainage of pelvic abscess Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57020 Drainage of pelvic fluid Y A2 $409.33 7.4497 $308.42 $384.10
57022 I d vaginal hematoma, pp Y G2 12.5792 $520.78 $520.78
57023 I d vag hematoma, non-ob Y A2 $333.00 19.0457 $788.49 $446.87
57061 Destroy vag lesions, simple Y P3 1.3027 $53.93 $53.93
57065 Destroy vag lesions, complex Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
57100 Biopsy of vagina Y P3 0.8329 $34.48 $34.48
57105 Biopsy of vagina Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57130 Remove vagina lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57135 Remove vagina lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57150 Treat vagina infection Y P3 0.6925 $28.67 $28.67
57155 Insert uteri tandems/ovoids Y A2 $409.33 7.4497 $308.42 $384.10
57160 Insert pessary/other device Y P3 0.8493 $35.16 $35.16
57170 Fitting of diaphragm/cap Y P2 0.1414 $5.85 $5.85
57180 Treat vaginal bleeding Y A2 $178.05 1.4138 $58.53 $148.17
57200 Repair of vagina Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
57210 Repair vagina/perineum Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57220 Revision of urethra Y A2 $510.00 43.2255 $1,789.54 $829.89
57230 Repair of urethral lesion Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
57240 Repair bladder vagina Y A2 $717.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $879.00
57250 Repair rectum vagina Y A2 $717.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $879.00
57260 Repair of vagina Y A2 $717.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $879.00
57265 Extensive repair of vagina Y A2 $995.00 43.2255 $1,789.54 $1,193.64
57267 Insert mesh/pelvic flr addon Y A2 $995.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,087.50
57268 Repair of bowel bulge Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
57287 Revise/remove sling repair Y G2 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,365.01
57288 Repair bladder defect Y A2 $717.00 43.2255 $1,789.54 $985.14
57289 Repair bladder vagina Y A2 $717.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $879.00
57291 Construction of vagina Y A2 $717.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $879.00
57300 Repair rectum-vagina fistula Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
57320 Repair bladder-vagina lesion Y G2 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,365.01
57400 Dilation of vagina Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57410 Pelvic examination Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57415 Remove vaginal foreign body Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57420 Exam of vagina w/scope Y P3 1.0635 $44.03 $44.03
57421 Exam/biopsy of vag w/scope Y P3 1.4181 $58.71 $58.71
57452 Exam of cervix w/scope Y P3 1.0143 $41.99 $41.99
57454 Bx/curett of cervix w/scope Y P3 1.2534 $51.89 $51.89
57455 Biopsy of cervix w/scope Y P3 1.3275 $54.96 $54.96
57456 Endocerv curettage w/scope Y P3 1.2780 $52.91 $52.91
57460 Bx of cervix w/scope, leep Y P3 4.1638 $172.38 $172.38
57461 Conz of cervix w/scope, leep Y P3 4.3865 $181.60 $181.60
57500 Biopsy of cervix Y P3 1.8717 $77.49 $77.49
57505 Endocervical curettage Y P3 1.1461 $47.45 $47.45
57510 Cauterization of cervix Y P3 1.1872 $49.15 $49.15
57511 Cryocautery of cervix Y CH P3 1.4099 $58.37 $58.37
57513 Laser surgery of cervix Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57520 Conization of cervix Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57522 Conization of cervix Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
57530 Removal of cervix Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
57550 Removal of residual cervix Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
57556 Remove cervix, repair bowel Y A2 $717.00 43.2255 $1,789.54 $985.14
57558 Dc of cervical stump Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
57700 Revision of cervix Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
57720 Revision of cervix Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
57800 Dilation of cervical canal Y P3 0.6101 $25.26 $25.26
58100 Biopsy of uterus lining Y P3 1.0143 $41.99 $41.99
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on N CH N1
58120 Dilation and curettage Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
58145 Myomectomy vag method Y A2 $717.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $879.00
58301 Remove intrauterine device Y P3 0.9729 $40.28 $40.28
58321 Artificial insemination Y P3 0.8575 $35.50 $35.50
58322 Artificial insemination Y P3 0.9234 $38.23 $38.23
58323 Sperm washing Y P3 0.2886 $11.95 $11.95
58340 Catheter for hysterography N N1
58345 Reopen fallopian tube Y R2 19.2052 $795.10 $795.10
58346 Insert heyman uteri capsule Y A2 $446.00 19.2052 $795.10 $533.28
58350 Reopen fallopian tube Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
58353 Endometr ablate, thermal Y A2 $995.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,087.50
58356 Endometrial cryoablation Y P3 43.0481 $1,782.19 $1,782.19
58545 Laparoscopic myomectomy Y A2 $1,339.00 34.8153 $1,441.35 $1,364.59
58546 Laparo-myomectomy, complex Y A2 $1,339.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,481.59
58550 Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy Y A2 $1,339.00 71.0022 $2,939.49 $1,739.12
58552 Laparo-vag hyst incl t/o Y G2 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,909.37
58555 Hysteroscopy, dx, sep proc Y A2 $333.00 22.1171 $915.65 $478.66
58558 Hysteroscopy, biopsy Y A2 $510.00 22.1171 $915.65 $611.41
58559 Hysteroscopy, lysis Y A2 $446.00 22.1171 $915.65 $563.41
58560 Hysteroscopy, resect septum Y A2 $510.00 34.8162 $1,441.39 $742.85
58561 Hysteroscopy, remove myoma Y A2 $510.00 34.8162 $1,441.39 $742.85
58562 Hysteroscopy, remove fb Y A2 $510.00 22.1171 $915.65 $611.41
58563 Hysteroscopy, ablation Y A2 $1,339.00 34.8162 $1,441.39 $1,364.60
58565 Hysteroscopy, sterilization Y A2 $1,339.00 43.2255 $1,789.54 $1,451.64
58600 Division of fallopian tube Y G2 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,365.01
58615 Occlude fallopian tube(s) Y G2 19.2052 $795.10 $795.10
58660 Laparoscopy, lysis Y A2 $717.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,015.09
58661 Laparoscopy, remove adnexa Y A2 $717.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,015.09
58662 Laparoscopy, excise lesions Y A2 $717.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,015.09
58670 Laparoscopy, tubal cautery Y A2 $510.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $859.84
58671 Laparoscopy, tubal block Y A2 $510.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $859.84
58672 Laparoscopy, fimbrioplasty Y A2 $717.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,015.09
58673 Laparoscopy, salpingostomy Y A2 $717.00 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,015.09
58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
58805 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) Y CH G2 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,365.01
58820 Drain ovary abscess, open Y A2 $510.00 32.9713 $1,365.01 $723.75
58900 Biopsy of ovary(s) Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
58970 Retrieval of oocyte Y A2 $245.92 3.0466 $126.13 $215.97
58974 Transfer of embryo Y A2 $245.92 3.0466 $126.13 $215.97
58976 Transfer of embryo Y A2 $245.92 3.0466 $126.13 $215.97
59000 Amniocentesis, diagnostic Y CH P3 1.5667 $64.86 $64.86
59001 Amniocentesis, therapeutic Y R2 7.4497 $308.42 $308.42
59012 Fetal cord puncture,prenatal Y G2 3.0466 $126.13 $126.13
59015 Chorion biopsy Y P3 1.2285 $50.86 $50.86
59020 Fetal contract stress test Y P3 0.5771 $23.89 $23.89
59025 Fetal non-stress test Y P3 0.2886 $11.95 $11.95
59070 Transabdom amnioinfus w/us Y G2 3.0466 $126.13 $126.13
59072 Umbilical cord occlud w/us Y G2 3.0466 $126.13 $126.13
59076 Fetal shunt placement, w/us Y G2 3.0466 $126.13 $126.13
59100 Remove uterus lesion Y R2 32.9713 $1,365.01 $1,365.01
59150 Treat ectopic pregnancy Y G2 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,909.37
59151 Treat ectopic pregnancy Y G2 46.1201 $1,909.37 $1,909.37
59160 D c after delivery Y A2 $510.00 19.2052 $795.10 $581.28
59200 Insert cervical dilator Y P3 0.8821 $36.52 $36.52
59300 Episiotomy or vaginal repair Y P3 1.7973 $74.41 $74.41
59320 Revision of cervix Y A2 $333.00 19.2052 $795.10 $448.53
59412 Antepartum manipulation Y G2 19.2052 $795.10 $795.10
59414 Deliver placenta Y G2 19.2052 $795.10 $795.10
59812 Treatment of miscarriage Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
59820 Care of miscarriage Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
59821 Treatment of miscarriage Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
59840 Abortion Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
59841 Abortion Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
59866 Abortion (mpr) Y G2 3.0466 $126.13 $126.13
59870 Evacuate mole of uterus Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
59871 Remove cerclage suture Y A2 $717.00 19.2052 $795.10 $736.53
60000 Drain thyroid/tongue cyst Y A2 $333.00 7.6539 $316.87 $328.97
60001 Aspirate/inject thyriod cyst Y P3 1.3686 $56.66 $56.66
60100 Biopsy of thyroid Y P3 1.1048 $45.74 $45.74
60200 Remove thyroid lesion Y A2 $446.00 45.1729 $1,870.16 $802.04
60280 Remove thyroid duct lesion Y A2 $630.00 45.1729 $1,870.16 $940.04
60281 Remove thyroid duct lesion Y A2 $630.00 45.1729 $1,870.16 $940.04
61000 Remove cranial cavity fluid Y R2 8.6797 $359.34 $359.34
61001 Remove cranial cavity fluid Y R2 8.6797 $359.34 $359.34
61020 Remove brain cavity fluid Y A2 $183.83 8.6797 $359.34 $227.71
61026 Injection into brain canal Y A2 $183.83 8.6797 $359.34 $227.71
61050 Remove brain canal fluid Y A2 $183.83 8.6797 $359.34 $227.71
61055 Injection into brain canal Y A2 $183.83 8.6797 $359.34 $227.71
61070 Brain canal shunt procedure Y A2 $183.83 3.2914 $136.26 $171.94
61215 Insert brain-fluid device Y A2 $510.00 37.1117 $1,536.42 $766.61
61330 Decompress eye socket Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
61334 Explore orbit/remove object Y G2 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,679.18
61790 Treat trigeminal nerve Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
61791 Treat trigeminal tract Y A2 $351.92 15.5687 $644.54 $425.08
61795 Brain surgery using computer N CH N1 $302.04
61880 Revise/remove neuroelectrode Y G2 24.1752 $1,000.85 $1,000.85
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array N H8 $446.00 284.8210 $11,791.59 $11,031.64
61886 Implant neurostim arrays Y H8 $510.00 384.8428 $15,932.49 $15,191.32
61888 Revise/remove neuroreceiver Y A2 $333.00 35.7248 $1,479.01 $619.50
62194 Replace/irrigate catheter Y A2 $333.00 8.6797 $359.34 $339.59
62225 Replace/irrigate catheter Y A2 $333.00 14.8912 $616.50 $403.88
62230 Replace/revise brain shunt Y A2 $446.00 37.1117 $1,536.42 $718.61
62252 Csf shunt reprogram N P3 1.0720 $44.38 $44.38
62263 Epidural lysis mult sessions Y A2 $333.00 15.5687 $644.54 $410.89
62264 Epidural lysis on single day Y A2 $333.00 15.5687 $644.54 $410.89
62268 Drain spinal cord cyst Y A2 $183.83 8.6797 $359.34 $227.71
62269 Needle biopsy, spinal cord Y A2 $333.00 9.5741 $396.37 $348.84
62270 Spinal fluid tap, diagnostic Y A2 $139.00 4.1589 $172.18 $147.30
62272 Drain cerebro spinal fluid Y A2 $139.00 4.1589 $172.18 $147.30
62273 Inject epidural patch Y A2 $333.00 4.1589 $172.18 $292.80
62280 Treat spinal cord lesion Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62281 Treat spinal cord lesion Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62282 Treat spinal canal lesion Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62284 Injection for myelogram N N1
62287 Percutaneous diskectomy Y A2 $1,339.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $1,335.99
62290 Inject for spine disk x-ray N N1
62291 Inject for spine disk x-ray N N1
62292 Injection into disk lesion Y CH R2 8.6797 $359.34 $359.34
62294 Injection into spinal artery Y A2 $183.83 8.6797 $359.34 $227.71
62310 Inject spine c/t Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62318 Inject spine w/cath, c/t Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62319 Inject spine w/cath l/s (cd) Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
62350 Implant spinal canal cath Y A2 $446.00 37.1117 $1,536.42 $718.61
62355 Remove spinal canal catheter Y A2 $446.00 15.5687 $644.54 $495.64
62360 Insert spine infusion device Y A2 $446.00 37.1117 $1,536.42 $718.61
62361 Implant spine infusion pump Y H8 $446.00 255.4150 $10,574.18 $9,781.61
62362 Implant spine infusion pump Y H8 $446.00 255.4150 $10,574.18 $9,781.61
62365 Remove spine infusion device Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
62367 Analyze spine infusion pump N P3 0.4205 $17.41 $17.41
62368 Analyze spine infusion pump N P3 0.5278 $21.85 $21.85
63600 Remove spinal cord lesion Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
63610 Stimulation of spinal cord Y A2 $333.00 18.5069 $766.19 $441.30
63615 Remove lesion of spinal cord Y R2 18.5069 $766.19 $766.19
63650 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $446.00 82.9543 $3,434.31 $2,896.42
63655 Implant neuroelectrodes N J8 107.3027 $4,442.33 $4,442.33
63660 Revise/remove neuroelectrode Y A2 $333.00 24.1752 $1,000.85 $499.96
63685 Insrt/redo spine n generator Y H8 $446.00 280.0420 $11,593.74 $10,925.15
63688 Revise/remove neuroreceiver Y A2 $333.00 35.7248 $1,479.01 $619.50
63744 Revision of spinal shunt Y A2 $510.00 37.1117 $1,536.42 $766.61
63746 Removal of spinal shunt Y A2 $446.00 6.1077 $252.86 $397.72
64400 Nblock inj, trigeminal Y P3 1.3604 $56.32 $56.32
64402 Nblock inj, facial Y P3 1.2449 $51.54 $51.54
64405 Nblock inj, occipital Y P3 1.0802 $44.72 $44.72
64408 Nblock inj, vagus Y P3 1.2449 $51.54 $51.54
64410 Nblock inj, phrenic Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64412 Nblock inj, spinal accessor Y P3 1.9541 $80.90 $80.90
64413 Nblock inj, cervical plexus Y P3 1.2944 $53.59 $53.59
64415 Nblock inj, brachial plexus Y A2 $139.00 4.1589 $172.18 $147.30
64416 Nblock cont infuse, b plex Y G2 7.1370 $295.47 $295.47
64417 Nblock inj, axillary Y A2 $139.00 4.1589 $172.18 $147.30
64418 Nblock inj, suprascapular Y P3 1.8551 $76.80 $76.80
64420 Nblock inj, intercost, sng Y A2 $139.00 4.1589 $172.18 $147.30
64421 Nblock inj, intercost, mlt Y A2 $333.00 4.1589 $172.18 $292.80
64425 Nblock inj, ilio-ing/hypogi Y P3 1.2203 $50.52 $50.52
64430 Nblock inj, pudendal Y A2 $139.00 7.1370 $295.47 $178.12
64435 Nblock inj, paracervical Y P3 1.8551 $76.80 $76.80
64445 Nblock inj, sciatic, sng Y P3 1.7727 $73.39 $73.39
64446 Nblk inj, sciatic, cont inf Y G2 15.5687 $644.54 $644.54
64447 Nblock inj fem, single Y CH R2 4.1589 $172.18 $172.18
64450 Nblock, other peripheral Y P3 1.0307 $42.67 $42.67
64470 Inj paravertebral c/t Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64472 Inj paravertebral c/t add-on Y A2 $333.00 4.1589 $172.18 $292.80
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s add-on Y A2 $333.00 4.1589 $172.18 $292.80
64479 Inj foramen epidural c/t Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64480 Inj foramen epidural add-on Y A2 $333.00 4.1589 $172.18 $292.80
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64484 Inj foramen epidural add-on Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64505 Nblock, spenopalatine gangl Y P3 0.9729 $40.28 $40.28
64508 Nblock, carotid sinus s/p Y P3 2.1768 $90.12 $90.12
64510 Nblock, stellate ganglion Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64517 Nblock inj, hypogas plxs Y A2 $139.00 7.1370 $295.47 $178.12
64520 Nblock, lumbar/thoracic Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64530 Nblock inj, celiac pelus Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64553 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $333.00 317.8027 $13,157.03 $12,089.52
64555 Implant neuroelectrodes N J8 82.9543 $3,434.31 $3,434.31
64560 Implant neuroelectrodes N J8 82.9543 $3,434.31 $3,434.31
64561 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $510.00 82.9543 $3,434.31 $2,944.42
64565 Implant neuroelectrodes N J8 82.9543 $3,434.31 $3,434.31
64573 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $333.00 317.8027 $13,157.03 $12,089.52
64575 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $333.00 107.3027 $4,442.33 $3,664.85
64577 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $333.00 107.3027 $4,442.33 $3,664.85
64580 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $333.00 107.3027 $4,442.33 $3,664.85
64581 Implant neuroelectrodes N H8 $510.00 107.3027 $4,442.33 $3,797.60
64585 Revise/remove neuroelectrode Y A2 $333.00 24.1752 $1,000.85 $499.96
64590 Insrt/redo pn/gastr stimul Y H8 $446.00 280.0420 $11,593.74 $10,925.15
64595 Revise/rmv pn/gastr stimul Y A2 $333.00 35.7248 $1,479.01 $619.50
64600 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $333.00 15.5687 $644.54 $410.89
64605 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $333.00 15.5687 $644.54 $410.89
64610 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $333.00 15.5687 $644.54 $410.89
64612 Destroy nerve, face muscle Y P3 1.6821 $69.64 $69.64
64613 Destroy nerve, neck muscle Y P3 1.7727 $73.39 $73.39
64614 Destroy nerve, extrem musc Y P3 1.9954 $82.61 $82.61
64620 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64622 Destr paravertebrl nerve l/s Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64623 Destr paravertebral n add-on Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64626 Destr paravertebrl nerve c/t Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
64627 Destr paravertebral n add-on Y A2 $333.00 2.3254 $96.27 $273.82
64630 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $351.92 7.1370 $295.47 $337.81
64640 Injection treatment of nerve Y P3 2.7126 $112.30 $112.30
64650 Chemodenerv eccrine glands Y CH P3 0.6597 $27.31 $27.31
64653 Chemodenerv eccrine glands Y CH P3 0.7007 $29.01 $29.01
64680 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $390.95 7.1370 $295.47 $367.08
64681 Injection treatment of nerve Y A2 $446.00 15.5687 $644.54 $495.64
64702 Revise finger/toe nerve Y A2 $333.00 18.5069 $766.19 $441.30
64704 Revise hand/foot nerve Y A2 $333.00 18.5069 $766.19 $441.30
64708 Revise arm/leg nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64712 Revision of sciatic nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64713 Revision of arm nerve(s) Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64714 Revise low back nerve(s) Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64716 Revision of cranial nerve Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
64718 Revise ulnar nerve at elbow Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64719 Revise ulnar nerve at wrist Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64722 Relieve pressure on nerve(s) Y A2 $333.00 18.5069 $766.19 $441.30
64726 Release foot/toe nerve Y A2 $333.00 18.5069 $766.19 $441.30
64727 Internal nerve revision Y A2 $333.00 18.5069 $766.19 $441.30
64732 Incision of brow nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64734 Incision of cheek nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64736 Incision of chin nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64738 Incision of jaw nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64740 Incision of tongue nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64742 Incision of facial nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64744 Incise nerve, back of head Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64746 Incise diaphragm nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64761 Incision of pelvis nerve Y G2 18.5069 $766.19 $766.19
64763 Incise hip/thigh nerve Y G2 18.5069 $766.19 $766.19
64766 Incise hip/thigh nerve Y G2 32.0518 $1,326.94 $1,326.94
64771 Sever cranial nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64772 Incision of spinal nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64774 Remove skin nerve lesion Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64776 Remove digit nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
64778 Digit nerve surgery add-on Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64782 Remove limb nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
64783 Limb nerve surgery add-on Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64784 Remove nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
64786 Remove sciatic nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64787 Implant nerve end Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64788 Remove skin nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
64790 Removal of nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 18.5069 $766.19 $574.05
64792 Removal of nerve lesion Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64795 Biopsy of nerve Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64802 Remove sympathetic nerves Y A2 $446.00 18.5069 $766.19 $526.05
64820 Remove sympathetic nerves Y G2 18.5069 $766.19 $766.19
64821 Remove sympathetic nerves Y A2 $630.00 26.7322 $1,106.71 $749.18
64822 Remove sympathetic nerves Y G2 26.7322 $1,106.71 $1,106.71
64823 Remove sympathetic nerves Y G2 26.7322 $1,106.71 $1,106.71
64831 Repair of digit nerve Y A2 $630.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $804.24
64832 Repair nerve add-on Y A2 $333.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $581.49
64834 Repair of hand or foot nerve Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64835 Repair of hand or foot nerve Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64836 Repair of hand or foot nerve Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64837 Repair nerve add-on Y A2 $333.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $581.49
64840 Repair of leg nerve Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64856 Repair/transpose nerve Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64857 Repair arm/leg nerve Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64858 Repair sciatic nerve Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64859 Nerve surgery Y A2 $333.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $581.49
64861 Repair of arm nerves Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64862 Repair of low back nerves Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64864 Repair of facial nerve Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64865 Repair of facial nerve Y A2 $630.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $804.24
64870 Fusion of facial/other nerve Y A2 $630.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $804.24
64872 Subsequent repair of nerve Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64874 Repair revise nerve add-on Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64885 Nerve graft, head or neck Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64886 Nerve graft, head or neck Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64890 Nerve graft, hand or foot Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64891 Nerve graft, hand or foot Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64892 Nerve graft, arm or leg Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64893 Nerve graft, arm or leg Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64895 Nerve graft, hand or foot Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64896 Nerve graft, hand or foot Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64897 Nerve graft, arm or leg Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64898 Nerve graft, arm or leg Y A2 $510.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $714.24
64901 Nerve graft add-on Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64902 Nerve graft add-on Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64905 Nerve pedicle transfer Y A2 $446.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $666.24
64907 Nerve pedicle transfer Y A2 $333.00 32.0518 $1,326.94 $581.49
65091 Revise eye Y A2 $510.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $769.08
65093 Revise eye with implant Y A2 $510.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $769.08
65101 Removal of eye Y A2 $510.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $769.08
65103 Remove eye/insert implant Y A2 $510.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $769.08
65105 Remove eye/attach implant Y A2 $630.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $859.08
65110 Removal of eye Y A2 $717.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $924.33
65112 Remove eye/revise socket Y A2 $995.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $1,132.83
65114 Remove eye/revise socket Y A2 $995.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $1,132.83
65125 Revise ocular implant Y G2 19.2280 $796.04 $796.04
65130 Insert ocular implant Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
65135 Insert ocular implant Y A2 $446.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $592.13
65140 Attach ocular implant Y A2 $510.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $769.08
65150 Revise ocular implant Y A2 $446.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $592.13
65155 Reinsert ocular implant Y A2 $510.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $769.08
65175 Removal of ocular implant Y A2 $333.00 19.2280 $796.04 $448.76
65205 Remove foreign body from eye N P3 0.5029 $20.82 $20.82
65210 Remove foreign body from eye N P3 0.6266 $25.94 $25.94
65220 Remove foreign body from eye N G2 1.1576 $47.92 $47.92
65222 Remove foreign body from eye N P3 0.6925 $28.67 $28.67
65235 Remove foreign body from eye Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
65260 Remove foreign body from eye Y A2 $510.00 18.8779 $781.55 $577.89
65265 Remove foreign body from eye Y A2 $630.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $772.67
65270 Repair of eye wound Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
65272 Repair of eye wound Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
65275 Repair of eye wound Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
65280 Repair of eye wound Y A2 $630.00 18.8779 $781.55 $667.89
65285 Repair of eye wound Y A2 $630.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $866.96
65286 Repair of eye wound Y P2 5.1145 $211.74 $211.74
65290 Repair of eye socket wound Y A2 $510.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $634.96
65400 Removal of eye lesion Y A2 $333.00 16.5252 $684.14 $420.79
65410 Biopsy of cornea Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
65420 Removal of eye lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
65426 Removal of eye lesion Y A2 $717.00 24.0821 $997.00 $787.00
65430 Corneal smear N P3 0.9894 $40.96 $40.96
65435 Curette/treat cornea Y P3 0.7669 $31.75 $31.75
65436 Curette/treat cornea Y G2 16.5252 $684.14 $684.14
65450 Treatment of corneal lesion N G2 2.3117 $95.70 $95.70
65600 Revision of cornea Y P3 3.9164 $162.14 $162.14
65710 Corneal transplant Y A2 $995.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $1,142.57
65730 Corneal transplant Y A2 $995.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $1,142.57
65750 Corneal transplant Y A2 $995.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $1,142.57
65755 Corneal transplant Y A2 $995.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $1,142.57
65770 Revise cornea with implant Y A2 $995.00 83.0605 $3,438.70 $1,605.93
65772 Correction of astigmatism Y A2 $630.00 16.5252 $684.14 $643.54
65775 Correction of astigmatism Y A2 $630.00 16.5252 $684.14 $643.54
65780 Ocular reconst, transplant Y A2 $717.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $934.07
65781 Ocular reconst, transplant Y A2 $717.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $934.07
65782 Ocular reconst, transplant Y A2 $717.00 38.2919 $1,585.28 $934.07
65800 Drainage of eye Y A2 $333.00 16.5252 $684.14 $420.79
65805 Drainage of eye Y A2 $333.00 16.5252 $684.14 $420.79
65810 Drainage of eye Y A2 $510.00 24.0821 $997.00 $631.75
65815 Drainage of eye Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
65820 Relieve inner eye pressure Y A2 $333.00 5.1145 $211.74 $302.69
65850 Incision of eye Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
65855 Laser surgery of eye Y P3 3.2403 $134.15 $134.15
65860 Incise inner eye adhesions Y P3 3.0343 $125.62 $125.62
65865 Incise inner eye adhesions Y A2 $333.00 16.5252 $684.14 $420.79
65870 Incise inner eye adhesions Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
65875 Incise inner eye adhesions Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
65880 Incise inner eye adhesions Y A2 $630.00 16.5252 $684.14 $643.54
65900 Remove eye lesion Y A2 $717.00 16.5252 $684.14 $708.79
65920 Remove implant of eye Y A2 $995.00 24.0821 $997.00 $995.50
65930 Remove blood clot from eye Y A2 $717.00 24.0821 $997.00 $787.00
66020 Injection treatment of eye Y A2 $333.00 16.5252 $684.14 $420.79
66030 Injection treatment of eye Y A2 $333.00 5.1145 $211.74 $302.69
66130 Remove eye lesion Y A2 $995.00 24.0821 $997.00 $995.50
66150 Glaucoma surgery Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
66155 Glaucoma surgery Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
66160 Glaucoma surgery Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
66165 Glaucoma surgery Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
66170 Glaucoma surgery Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
66172 Incision of eye Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
66180 Implant eye shunt Y A2 $717.00 40.8481 $1,691.11 $960.53
66185 Revise eye shunt Y A2 $446.00 40.8481 $1,691.11 $757.28
66220 Repair eye lesion Y A2 $510.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $776.96
66225 Repair/graft eye lesion Y A2 $630.00 40.8481 $1,691.11 $895.28
66250 Follow-up surgery of eye Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
66500 Incision of iris Y A2 $333.00 5.1145 $211.74 $302.69
66505 Incision of iris Y A2 $333.00 5.1145 $211.74 $302.69
66600 Remove iris and lesion Y A2 $510.00 24.0821 $997.00 $631.75
66605 Removal of iris Y A2 $510.00 24.0821 $997.00 $631.75
66625 Removal of iris Y A2 $372.94 5.1145 $211.74 $332.64
66630 Removal of iris Y A2 $510.00 24.0821 $997.00 $631.75
66635 Removal of iris Y A2 $510.00 24.0821 $997.00 $631.75
66680 Repair iris ciliary body Y A2 $510.00 24.0821 $997.00 $631.75
66682 Repair iris ciliary body Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
66700 Destruction, ciliary body Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
66710 Ciliary transsleral therapy Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
66711 Ciliary endoscopic ablation Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
66720 Destruction, ciliary body Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
66740 Destruction, ciliary body Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
66761 Revision of iris Y P3 4.4029 $182.28 $182.28
66762 Revision of iris Y P3 4.4606 $184.67 $184.67
66770 Removal of inner eye lesion Y P3 4.8234 $199.69 $199.69
66820 Incision, secondary cataract Y G2 5.1145 $211.74 $211.74
66821 After cataract laser surgery Y A2 $312.50 5.2389 $216.89 $288.60
66825 Reposition intraocular lens Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
66830 Removal of lens lesion Y A2 $372.94 5.1145 $211.74 $332.64
66840 Removal of lens material Y A2 $630.00 14.9022 $616.95 $626.74
66850 Removal of lens material Y A2 $995.00 29.7487 $1,231.60 $1,054.15
66852 Removal of lens material Y A2 $630.00 29.7487 $1,231.60 $780.40
66920 Extraction of lens Y A2 $630.00 29.7487 $1,231.60 $780.40
66930 Extraction of lens Y A2 $717.00 29.7487 $1,231.60 $845.65
66940 Extraction of lens Y A2 $717.00 14.9022 $616.95 $691.99
66982 Cataract surgery, complex Y A2 $973.00 24.2197 $1,002.70 $980.43
66983 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage Y A2 $973.00 24.2197 $1,002.70 $980.43
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage Y A2 $973.00 24.2197 $1,002.70 $980.43
66985 Insert lens prosthesis Y A2 $826.00 24.2197 $1,002.70 $870.18
66986 Exchange lens prosthesis Y A2 $826.00 24.2197 $1,002.70 $870.18
66990 Ophthalmic endoscope add-on N N1
67005 Partial removal of eye fluid Y A2 $630.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $772.67
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid Y A2 $630.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $772.67
67015 Release of eye fluid Y A2 $333.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $549.92
67025 Replace eye fluid Y A2 $333.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $549.92
67027 Implant eye drug system Y A2 $630.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $866.96
67028 Injection eye drug N P3 2.0200 $83.63 $83.63
67030 Incise inner eye strands Y A2 $333.00 18.8779 $781.55 $445.14
67031 Laser surgery, eye strands Y A2 $312.50 5.2389 $216.89 $288.60
67036 Removal of inner eye fluid Y A2 $630.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $866.96
67038 Strip retinal membrane Y A2 $717.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $932.21
67039 Laser treatment of retina Y A2 $995.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $1,140.71
67040 Laser treatment of retina Y A2 $995.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $1,140.71
67101 Repair detached retina Y P3 7.3135 $302.78 $302.78
67105 Repair detached retina Y P2 5.2389 $216.89 $216.89
67107 Repair detached retina Y A2 $717.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $932.21
67108 Repair detached retina Y A2 $995.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $1,140.71
67110 Repair detached retina Y P3 7.9565 $329.40 $329.40
67112 Rerepair detached retina Y A2 $995.00 38.1121 $1,577.84 $1,140.71
67115 Release encircling material Y A2 $446.00 18.8779 $781.55 $529.89
67120 Remove eye implant material Y A2 $446.00 18.8779 $781.55 $529.89
67121 Remove eye implant material Y A2 $446.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $634.67
67141 Treatment of retina Y A2 $241.77 4.0100 $166.01 $222.83
67145 Treatment of retina Y P3 4.6007 $190.47 $190.47
67208 Treatment of retinal lesion Y P3 4.8976 $202.76 $202.76
67210 Treatment of retinal lesion Y P3 5.2027 $215.39 $215.39
67218 Treatment of retinal lesion Y A2 $717.00 18.8779 $781.55 $733.14
67220 Treatment of choroid lesion Y P2 4.0100 $166.01 $166.01
67221 Ocular photodynamic ther Y P3 3.0094 $124.59 $124.59
67225 Eye photodynamic ther add-on Y P3 0.1978 $8.19 $8.19
67227 Treatment of retinal lesion Y A2 $333.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $549.92
67228 Treatment of retinal lesion Y P2 5.2389 $216.89 $216.89
67250 Reinforce eye wall Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67255 Reinforce/graft eye wall Y A2 $510.00 29.0019 $1,200.68 $682.67
67311 Revise eye muscle Y A2 $510.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $634.96
67312 Revise two eye muscles Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67314 Revise eye muscle Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67316 Revise two eye muscles Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67318 Revise eye muscle(s) Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67320 Revise eye muscle(s) add-on Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67331 Eye surgery follow-up add-on Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67332 Rerevise eye muscles add-on Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67334 Revise eye muscle w/suture Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67335 Eye suture during surgery Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67340 Revise eye muscle add-on Y A2 $630.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $724.96
67343 Release eye tissue Y A2 $995.00 24.3920 $1,009.83 $998.71
67345 Destroy nerve of eye muscle Y P3 1.9787 $81.92 $81.92
67346 Biopsy, eye muscle Y A2 $333.00 14.2784 $591.13 $397.53
67400 Explore/biopsy eye socket Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
67405 Explore/drain eye socket Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
67412 Explore/treat eye socket Y A2 $717.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $795.38
67413 Explore/treat eye socket Y A2 $717.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $795.38
67414 Explr/decompress eye socket Y G2 37.3504 $1,546.31 $1,546.31
67415 Aspiration, orbital contents Y A2 $333.00 19.2280 $796.04 $448.76
67420 Explore/treat eye socket Y A2 $717.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $924.33
67430 Explore/treat eye socket Y A2 $717.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $924.33
67440 Explore/drain eye socket Y A2 $717.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $924.33
67445 Explr/decompress eye socket Y A2 $717.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $924.33
67450 Explore/biopsy eye socket Y A2 $717.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $924.33
67500 Inject/treat eye socket N G2 2.3117 $95.70 $95.70
67505 Inject/treat eye socket Y G2 2.8636 $118.55 $118.55
67515 Inject/treat eye socket Y P3 0.5688 $23.55 $23.55
67550 Insert eye socket implant Y A2 $630.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $859.08
67560 Revise eye socket implant Y A2 $446.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $592.13
67570 Decompress optic nerve Y A2 $630.00 37.3504 $1,546.31 $859.08
67700 Drainage of eyelid abscess Y P2 2.8636 $118.55 $118.55
67710 Incision of eyelid Y P3 3.7432 $154.97 $154.97
67715 Incision of eyelid fold Y A2 $333.00 19.2280 $796.04 $448.76
67800 Remove eyelid lesion Y P3 1.2534 $51.89 $51.89
67801 Remove eyelid lesions Y P3 1.5089 $62.47 $62.47
67805 Remove eyelid lesions Y P3 1.9541 $80.90 $80.90
67808 Remove eyelid lesion(s) Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
67810 Biopsy of eyelid Y P2 2.8636 $118.55 $118.55
67820 Revise eyelashes N P3 0.4370 $18.09 $18.09
67825 Revise eyelashes Y P3 1.2944 $53.59 $53.59
67830 Revise eyelashes Y A2 $446.00 7.1099 $294.35 $408.09
67835 Revise eyelashes Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
67840 Remove eyelid lesion Y P3 3.8751 $160.43 $160.43
67850 Treat eyelid lesion Y P3 2.7457 $113.67 $113.67
67875 Closure of eyelid by suture Y G2 7.1099 $294.35 $294.35
67880 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 16.5252 $684.14 $553.54
67882 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67900 Repair brow defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67901 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $717.00 19.2280 $796.04 $736.76
67902 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $717.00 19.2280 $796.04 $736.76
67903 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67904 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67906 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $717.00 19.2280 $796.04 $736.76
67908 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67909 Revise eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67911 Revise eyelid defect Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67912 Correction eyelid w/implant Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67914 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67915 Repair eyelid defect Y P3 4.2792 $177.16 $177.16
67916 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67917 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67921 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67922 Repair eyelid defect Y P3 4.1969 $173.75 $173.75
67923 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67924 Repair eyelid defect Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
67930 Repair eyelid wound Y P3 4.1720 $172.72 $172.72
67935 Repair eyelid wound Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
67938 Remove eyelid foreign body N P2 1.1576 $47.92 $47.92
67950 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
67961 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67966 Revision of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
67971 Reconstruction of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
67973 Reconstruction of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
67974 Reconstruction of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
67975 Reconstruction of eyelid Y A2 $510.00 19.2280 $796.04 $581.51
68020 Incise/drain eyelid lining Y P3 1.0966 $45.40 $45.40
68040 Treatment of eyelid lesions N P3 0.5442 $22.53 $22.53
68100 Biopsy of eyelid lining Y P3 2.3169 $95.92 $95.92
68110 Remove eyelid lining lesion Y P3 2.9684 $122.89 $122.89
68115 Remove eyelid lining lesion Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
68130 Remove eyelid lining lesion Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
68135 Remove eyelid lining lesion Y P3 1.4099 $58.37 $58.37
68200 Treat eyelid by injection N P3 0.4123 $17.07 $17.07
68320 Revise/graft eyelid lining Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
68325 Revise/graft eyelid lining Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68326 Revise/graft eyelid lining Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68328 Revise/graft eyelid lining Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68330 Revise eyelid lining Y A2 $630.00 24.0821 $997.00 $721.75
68335 Revise/graft eyelid lining Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68340 Separate eyelid adhesions Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
68360 Revise eyelid lining Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
68362 Revise eyelid lining Y A2 $446.00 24.0821 $997.00 $583.75
68371 Harvest eye tissue, alograft Y A2 $446.00 16.5252 $684.14 $505.54
68400 Incise/drain tear gland Y P2 2.8636 $118.55 $118.55
68420 Incise/drain tear sac Y P3 4.4606 $184.67 $184.67
68440 Incise tear duct opening Y P3 1.3771 $57.01 $57.01
68500 Removal of tear gland Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
68505 Partial removal, tear gland Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
68510 Biopsy of tear gland Y A2 $333.00 19.2280 $796.04 $448.76
68520 Removal of tear sac Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
68525 Biopsy of tear sac Y A2 $333.00 19.2280 $796.04 $448.76
68530 Clearance of tear duct Y P3 5.6973 $235.87 $235.87
68540 Remove tear gland lesion Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
68550 Remove tear gland lesion Y A2 $510.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $640.13
68700 Repair tear ducts Y A2 $446.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $592.13
68705 Revise tear duct opening Y P2 2.8636 $118.55 $118.55
68720 Create tear sac drain Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68745 Create tear duct drain Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68750 Create tear duct drain Y A2 $630.00 24.8916 $1,030.51 $730.13
68760 Close tear duct opening N P2 2.3117 $95.70 $95.70
68761 Close tear duct opening N P3 1.6986 $70.32 $70.32
68770 Close tear system fistula Y A2 $630.00 19.2280 $796.04 $671.51
68801 Dilate tear duct opening N P2 1.1576 $47.92 $47.92
68810 Probe nasolacrimal duct N A2 $131.86 2.3117 $95.70 $122.82
68811 Probe nasolacrimal duct Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
68815 Probe nasolacrimal duct Y A2 $446.00 19.2280 $796.04 $533.51
68840 Explore/irrigate tear ducts N P2 1.1576 $47.92 $47.92
68850 Injection for tear sac x-ray N N1
69000 Drain external ear lesion Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
69005 Drain external ear lesion Y P3 2.4075 $99.67 $99.67
69020 Drain outer ear canal lesion Y P2 1.4630 $60.57 $60.57
69100 Biopsy of external ear Y P3 1.4676 $60.76 $60.76
69105 Biopsy of external ear canal Y P3 2.0283 $83.97 $83.97
69110 Remove external ear, partial Y A2 $333.00 16.5832 $686.54 $421.39
69120 Removal of external ear Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
69140 Remove ear canal lesion(s) Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
69145 Remove ear canal lesion(s) Y A2 $446.00 16.5832 $686.54 $506.14
69150 Extensive ear canal surgery Y A2 $464.15 7.6539 $316.87 $427.33
69200 Clear outer ear canal N P2 0.6416 $26.56 $26.56
69205 Clear outer ear canal Y A2 $333.00 21.4534 $888.17 $471.79
69210 Remove impacted ear wax N P3 0.4947 $20.48 $20.48
69220 Clean out mastoid cavity Y P2 0.8046 $33.31 $33.31
69222 Clean out mastoid cavity Y P3 3.1826 $131.76 $131.76
69300 Revise external ear Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
69310 Rebuild outer ear canal Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
69320 Rebuild outer ear canal Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69400 Inflate middle ear canal Y P3 2.0200 $83.63 $83.63
69401 Inflate middle ear canal Y P3 1.1295 $46.76 $46.76
69405 Catheterize middle ear canal Y P3 2.9188 $120.84 $120.84
69420 Incision of eardrum Y P2 2.5765 $106.67 $106.67
69421 Incision of eardrum Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
69424 Remove ventilating tube Y P3 1.8386 $76.12 $76.12
69433 Create eardrum opening Y P3 2.6056 $107.87 $107.87
69436 Create eardrum opening Y A2 $510.00 16.6341 $688.65 $554.66
69440 Exploration of middle ear Y A2 $510.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $634.56
69450 Eardrum revision Y A2 $333.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $669.55
69501 Mastoidectomy Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69502 Mastoidectomy Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
69505 Remove mastoid structures Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69511 Extensive mastoid surgery Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69530 Extensive mastoid surgery Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69540 Remove ear lesion Y P3 3.1085 $128.69 $128.69
69550 Remove ear lesion Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69552 Remove ear lesion Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69601 Mastoid surgery revision Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69602 Mastoid surgery revision Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69603 Mastoid surgery revision Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69604 Mastoid surgery revision Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69605 Mastoid surgery revision Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69610 Repair of eardrum Y P3 4.2546 $176.14 $176.14
69620 Repair of eardrum Y A2 $446.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $586.56
69631 Repair eardrum structures Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69632 Rebuild eardrum structures Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69633 Rebuild eardrum structures Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69635 Repair eardrum structures Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69636 Rebuild eardrum structures Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69637 Rebuild eardrum structures Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69641 Revise middle ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69642 Revise middle ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69643 Revise middle ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69644 Revise middle ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69645 Revise middle ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69646 Revise middle ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69650 Release middle ear bone Y A2 $995.00 24.3535 $1,008.23 $998.31
69660 Revise middle ear bone Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69661 Revise middle ear bone Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69662 Revise middle ear bone Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69666 Repair middle ear structures Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
69667 Repair middle ear structures Y A2 $630.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $892.30
69670 Remove mastoid air cells Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
69676 Remove middle ear nerve Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
69700 Close mastoid fistula Y A2 $510.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $802.30
69711 Remove/repair hearing aid Y A2 $333.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $669.55
69714 Implant temple bone w/stimul Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
69715 Temple bne implnt w/stimulat Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
69717 Temple bone implant revision Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
69718 Revise temple bone implant Y A2 $1,339.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,424.05
69720 Release facial nerve Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69740 Repair facial nerve Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69745 Repair facial nerve Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69801 Incise inner ear Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69802 Incise inner ear Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69805 Explore inner ear Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69806 Explore inner ear Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69820 Establish inner ear window Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69840 Revise inner ear window Y A2 $717.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $957.55
69905 Remove inner ear Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69910 Remove inner ear mastoid Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69915 Incise inner ear nerve Y A2 $995.00 40.5598 $1,679.18 $1,166.05
69930 Implant cochlear device Y H8 $995.00 585.1167 $24,223.83 $22,839.55
69990 Microsurgery add-on N N1
C9716 Radiofrequency energy to anu Y G2 30.5544 $1,264.95 $1,264.95
C9724 EPS gast cardia plic Y G2 24.6480 $1,020.43 $1,020.43
C9725 Place endorectal app N G2 8.6353 $357.50 $357.50
C9726 Rxt breast appl place/remov N G2 10.2053 $422.50 $422.50
C9727 Insert palate implants N G2 13.3454 $552.50 $552.50
G0104 CA screen;flexi sigmoidscope N P3 1.9705 $81.58 $81.58
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind Y A2 $446.00 8.0134 $331.75 $417.44
G0121 Colon ca scrn not hi rsk ind Y A2 $446.00 8.0134 $331.75 $417.44
G0127 Trim nail(s) Y P3 0.2556 $10.58 $10.58
G0186 Dstry eye lesn,fdr vssl tech Y R2 4.0100 $166.01 $166.01
G0247 Routine footcare pt w lops Y P3 0.4865 $20.14 $20.14
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth Y A2 $333.00 7.1370 $295.47 $323.62
G0268 Removal of impacted wax md N CH N1
G0364 Bone marrow aspirate biopsy Y P3 0.1237 $5.12 $5.12
G0392 AV fistula or graft arterial Y A2 $1,339.00 46.0685 $1,907.24 $1,481.06
G0393 AV fistula or graft venous Y A2 $1,339.00 46.0685 $1,907.24 $1,481.06

HCPCS code Short descriptor CI SI APC Relative weight Payment rate National unadjusted copayment Minimum unadjusted copayment
00100 Anesth, salivary gland N
00102 Anesth, repair of cleft lip N
00103 Anesth, blepharoplasty N
00104 Anesth, electroshock N
00120 Anesth, ear surgery N
00124 Anesth, ear exam N
00126 Anesth, tympanotomy N
0012F Cap bacterial assess M
00140 Anesth, procedures on eye N
00142 Anesth, lens surgery N
00144 Anesth, corneal transplant N
00145 Anesth, vitreoretinal surg N
00147 Anesth, iridectomy N
00148 Anesth, eye exam N
00160 Anesth, nose/sinus surgery N
00162 Anesth, nose/sinus surgery N
00164 Anesth, biopsy of nose N
0016T Thermotx choroid vasc lesion T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
00170 Anesth, procedure on mouth N
00172 Anesth, cleft palate repair N
00174 Anesth, pharyngeal surgery N
00176 Anesth, pharyngeal surgery C
0017T Photocoagulat macular drusen T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
00190 Anesth, face/skull bone surg N
00192 Anesth, facial bone surgery C
0019T Extracorp shock wv tx,ms nos A
00210 Anesth, open head surgery N
00212 Anesth, skull drainage N
00214 Anesth, skull drainage C
00215 Anesth, skull repair/fract C
00216 Anesth, head vessel surgery N
00218 Anesth, special head surgery N
00220 Anesth, intrcrn nerve N
00222 Anesth, head nerve surgery N
0024T Transcath cardiac reduction C
0026T Measure remnant lipoproteins A
0027T Endoscopic epidural lysis T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
0028T Dexa body composition study N
0029T Magnetic tx for incontinence A
00300 Anesth, head/neck/ptrunk N
0030T Antiprothrombin antibody A
0031T Speculoscopy N
00320 Anesth, neck organ, 1 over N
00322 Anesth, biopsy of thyroid N
00326 Anesth, larynx/trach, 1 yr N
0032T Speculoscopy w/direct sample N
00350 Anesth, neck vessel surgery N
00352 Anesth, neck vessel surgery N
00400 Anesth, skin, ext/per/atrunk N
00402 Anesth, surgery of breast N
00404 Anesth, surgery of breast N
00406 Anesth, surgery of breast N
00410 Anesth, correct heart rhythm N
0041T Detect ur infect agnt w/cpas A
0042T Ct perfusion w/contrast, cbf N
0043T Co expired gas analysis A
00450 Anesth, surgery of shoulder N
00452 Anesth, surgery of shoulder C
00454 Anesth, collar bone biopsy N
0046T Cath lavage, mammary duct(s) T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
00470 Anesth, removal of rib N
00472 Anesth, chest wall repair N
00474 Anesth, surgery of rib(s) C
0047T Cath lavage, mammary duct(s) T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
0048T Implant ventricular device C
0049T External circulation assist C
00500 Anesth, esophageal surgery N
0050T Removal circulation assist C
0051T Implant total heart system C
00520 Anesth, chest procedure N
00522 Anesth, chest lining biopsy N
00524 Anesth, chest drainage C
00528 Anesth, chest partition view N
00529 Anesth, chest partition view N
0052T Replace component heart syst C
00530 Anesth, pacemaker insertion N
00532 Anesth, vascular access N
00534 Anesth, cardioverter/defib N
00537 Anesth, cardiac electrophys N
00539 Anesth, trach-bronch reconst N
0053T Replace component heart syst C
00540 Anesth, chest surgery C
00541 Anesth, one lung ventilation N
00542 Anesth, release of lung C
00546 Anesth, lung,chest wall surg C
00548 Anesth, trachea,bronchi surg N
0054T Bone surgery using computer CH N
00550 Anesth, sternal debridement N
0055T Bone surgery using computer CH N
00560 Anesth, heart surg w/o pump C
00561 Anesth, heart surg age 1 C
00562 Anesth, heart surg w/pump C
00563 Anesth, heart surg w/arrest N
00566 Anesth, cabg w/o pump N
0056T Bone surgery using computer CH N
00580 Anesth, heart/lung transplnt C
0058T Cryopreservation, ovary tiss CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
0059T Cryopreservation, oocyte CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
00600 Anesth, spine, cord surgery N
00604 Anesth, sitting procedure C
0060T Electrical impedance scan B
0061T Destruction of tumor, breast B
00620 Anesth, spine, cord surgery N
00622 Anesth, removal of nerves C
00625 Anes spine tranthor w/o vent N
00626 Anes, spine transthor w/vent N
0062T Rep intradisc annulus;1 lev T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
00630 Anesth, spine, cord surgery N
00632 Anesth, removal of nerves C
00634 Anesth for chemonucleolysis N
00635 Anesth, lumbar puncture N
0063T Rep intradisc annulus;1lev T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
00640 Anesth, spine manipulation N
0064T Spectroscop eval expired gas X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
0065T Ocular photoscreen bilat E
0066T Ct colonography;screen E
00670 Anesth, spine, cord surgery C
0067T Ct colonography;dx CH S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
0068T Interp/rept heart sound B
0069T Analysis only heart sound N
00700 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00702 Anesth, for liver biopsy N
0070T Interp only heart sound B
0071T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 CH S 0067 61.5205 $3,918.43 $783.69
0072T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 CH S 0067 61.5205 $3,918.43 $783.69
00730 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
0073T Delivery, comp imrt S 0412 5.7275 $364.80 $72.96
00740 Anesth, upper gi visualize N
0074T Online physician e/m E
00750 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00752 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00754 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00756 Anesth, repair of hernia N
0075T Perq stent/chest vert art C
0076T Si stent/chest vert art C
00770 Anesth, blood vessel repair N
0077T Cereb therm perfusion probe C
0078T Endovasc aort repr w/device C
00790 Anesth, surg upper abdomen N
00792 Anesth, hemorr/excise liver C
00794 Anesth, pancreas removal C
00796 Anesth, for liver transplant C
00797 Anesth, surgery for obesity N
0079T Endovasc visc extnsn repr C
00800 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00802 Anesth, fat layer removal C
0080T Endovasc aort repr rad si C
00810 Anesth, low intestine scope N
0081T Endovasc visc extnsn si C
00820 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00830 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00832 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00834 Anesth, hernia repair 1 yr N
00836 Anesth hernia repair preemie N
00840 Anesth, surg lower abdomen N
00842 Anesth, amniocentesis N
00844 Anesth, pelvis surgery C
00846 Anesth, hysterectomy C
00848 Anesth, pelvic organ surg C
0084T Temp prostate urethral stent T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
00851 Anesth, tubal ligation N
0085T Breath test heart reject X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
00860 Anesth, surgery of abdomen N
00862 Anesth, kidney/ureter surg N
00864 Anesth, removal of bladder C
00865 Anesth, removal of prostate C
00866 Anesth, removal of adrenal C
00868 Anesth, kidney transplant C
0086T L ventricle fill pressure N
00870 Anesth, bladder stone surg N
00872 Anesth kidney stone destruct N
00873 Anesth kidney stone destruct N
0087T Sperm eval hyaluronan CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
00880 Anesth, abdomen vessel surg N
00882 Anesth, major vein ligation C
0088T Rf tongue base vol reduxn T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
0089T Actigraphy testing, 3-day S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
00902 Anesth, anorectal surgery N
00904 Anesth, perineal surgery C
00906 Anesth, removal of vulva N
00908 Anesth, removal of prostate C
0090T Cervical artific disc C
00910 Anesth, bladder surgery N
00912 Anesth, bladder tumor surg N
00914 Anesth, removal of prostate N
00916 Anesth, bleeding control N
00918 Anesth, stone removal N
00920 Anesth, genitalia surgery N
00921 Anesth, vasectomy N
00922 Anesth, sperm duct surgery N
00924 Anesth, testis exploration N
00926 Anesth, removal of testis N
00928 Anesth, removal of testis N
0092T Artific disc addl C
00930 Anesth, testis suspension N
00932 Anesth, amputation of penis C
00934 Anesth, penis, nodes removal C
00936 Anesth, penis, nodes removal C
00938 Anesth, insert penis device N
0093T Cervical artific diskectomy C
00940 Anesth, vaginal procedures N
00942 Anesth, surg on vag/urethral N
00944 Anesth, vaginal hysterectomy C
00948 Anesth, repair of cervix N
00950 Anesth, vaginal endoscopy N
00952 Anesth, hysteroscope/graph N
0095T Artific diskectomy addl C
0096T Rev cervical artific disc C
0098T Rev artific disc addl C
0099T Implant corneal ring T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
0100T Prosth retina receivegen T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
0101T Extracorp shockwv tx,hi enrg T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
0102T Extracorp shockwv tx,anesth T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
0103T Holotranscobalamin A
0104T At rest cardio gas rebreathe A
0105T Exerc cardio gas rebreathe A
0106T Touch quant sensory test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
0107T Vibrate quant sensory test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
0108T Cool quant sensory test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
0109T Heat quant sensory test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
0110T Nos quant sensory test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
01112 Anesth, bone aspirate/bx N
0111T Rbc membranes fatty acids A
01120 Anesth, pelvis surgery N
01130 Anesth, body cast procedure N
01140 Anesth, amputation at pelvis C
01150 Anesth, pelvic tumor surgery C
0115T Med tx mngmt 15 min B
01160 Anesth, pelvis procedure N
0116T Med tx mngmt subsqt B
01170 Anesth, pelvis surgery N
01173 Anesth, fx repair, pelvis N
0117T Med tx mngmt addl 15 min B
01180 Anesth, pelvis nerve removal N
01190 Anesth, pelvis nerve removal N
01200 Anesth, hip joint procedure N
01202 Anesth, arthroscopy of hip N
01210 Anesth, hip joint surgery N
01212 Anesth, hip disarticulation C
01214 Anesth, hip arthroplasty C
01215 Anesth, revise hip repair N
01220 Anesth, procedure on femur N
01230 Anesth, surgery of femur N
01232 Anesth, amputation of femur C
01234 Anesth, radical femur surg C
0123T Scleral fistulization T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
0124T Conjunctival drug placement T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
01250 Anesth, upper leg surgery N
01260 Anesth, upper leg veins surg N
0126T Chd risk imt study CH Q 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
01270 Anesth, thigh arteries surg N
01272 Anesth, femoral artery surg C
01274 Anesth, femoral embolectomy C
0130T Chron care drug investigatn B
01320 Anesth, knee area surgery N
0133T Esophageal implant injexn T 0422 24.648 $1,569.91 $445.06 $313.98
01340 Anesth, knee area procedure N
0135T Perq cryoablate renal tumor T 0423 44.1192 $2,810.08 $562.02
01360 Anesth, knee area surgery N
0137T Prostate saturation sampling T 0184 11.3168 $720.80 $144.16
01380 Anesth, knee joint procedure N
01382 Anesth, dx knee arthroscopy N
01390 Anesth, knee area procedure N
01392 Anesth, knee area surgery N
01400 Anesth, knee joint surgery N
01402 Anesth, knee arthroplasty C
01404 Anesth, amputation at knee C
0140T Exhaled breath condensate ph A
0141T Perq islet transplant E
01420 Anesth, knee joint casting N
0142T Open islet transplant E
01430 Anesth, knee veins surgery N
01432 Anesth, knee vessel surg N
0143T Laparoscopic islet transplnt E
01440 Anesth, knee arteries surg N
01442 Anesth, knee artery surg C
01444 Anesth, knee artery repair C
0144T CT heart wo dye; qual calc CH S 0282 1.6768 $106.80 $37.80 $21.36
0145T CT heart w/wo dye funct CH S 0383 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
01462 Anesth, lower leg procedure N
01464 Anesth, ankle/ft arthroscopy N
0146T CCTA w/wo dye CH S 0383 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
01470 Anesth, lower leg surgery N
01472 Anesth, achilles tendon surg N
01474 Anesth, lower leg surgery N
0147T CCTA w/wo, quan calcium CH S 0383 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
01480 Anesth, lower leg bone surg N
01482 Anesth, radical leg surgery N
01484 Anesth, lower leg revision N
01486 Anesth, ankle replacement C
0148T CCTA w/wo, strxr CH S 0383 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
01490 Anesth, lower leg casting N
0149T CCTA w/wo, strxr quan calc CH S 0383 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
01500 Anesth, leg arteries surg N
01502 Anesth, lwr leg embolectomy C
0150T CCTA w/wo, disease strxr CH S 0383 4.9887 $317.75 $124.17 $63.55
0151T CT heart funct add-on S 0282 1.6768 $106.80 $37.80 $21.36
01520 Anesth, lower leg vein surg N
01522 Anesth, lower leg vein surg N
0153T Tcath sensor aneurysm sac C
0154T Study sensor aneurysm sac X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
0155T Lap impl gast curve electrd T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
0156T Lap remv gast curve electrd T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
0157T Open impl gast curve electrd C
0158T Open remv gast curve electrd C
0159T Cad breast mri N
0160T Tcranial magn stim tx plan S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
01610 Anesth, surgery of shoulder N
0161T Tcranial magn stim tx deliv S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
01620 Anesth, shoulder procedure N
01622 Anes dx shoulder arthroscopy N
0162T Anal program gast neurostim S 0692 1.9206 $122.33 $30.10 $24.47
01630 Anesth, surgery of shoulder N
01632 Anesth, surgery of shoulder C
01634 Anesth, shoulder joint amput C
01636 Anesth, forequarter amput C
01638 Anesth, shoulder replacement C
0163T Lumb artif diskectomy addl C
0164T Remove lumb artif disc addl C
01650 Anesth, shoulder artery surg N
01652 Anesth, shoulder vessel surg C
01654 Anesth, shoulder vessel surg C
01656 Anesth, arm-leg vessel surg C
0165T Revise lumb artif disc addl C
0166T Tcath vsd close w/o bypass C
01670 Anesth, shoulder vein surg N
0167T Tcath vsd close w bypass C
01680 Anesth, shoulder casting N
01682 Anesth, airplane cast N
0168T Rhinophototx light app bilat T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
0169T Place stereo cath brain C
0170T Anorectal fistula plug rpr T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
01710 Anesth, elbow area surgery N
01712 Anesth, uppr arm tendon surg N
01714 Anesth, uppr arm tendon surg N
01716 Anesth, biceps tendon repair N
0171T Lumbar spine proces distract T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
0172T Lumbar spine proces addl T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
01730 Anesth, uppr arm procedure N
01732 Anesth, dx elbow arthroscopy N
0173T Iop monit io pressure N
01740 Anesth, upper arm surgery N
01742 Anesth, humerus surgery N
01744 Anesth, humerus repair N
0174T Cad cxr with interp N
01756 Anesth, radical humerus surg C
01758 Anesth, humeral lesion surg N
0175T Cad cxr remote N
01760 Anesth, elbow replacement N
0176T Aqu canal dilat w/o retent T 0673 40.8481 $2,601.74 $649.50 $520.35
01770 Anesth, uppr arm artery surg N
01772 Anesth, uppr arm embolectomy N
0177T Aqu canal dilat w retent T 0673 40.8481 $2,601.74 $649.50 $520.35
01780 Anesth, upper arm vein surg N
01782 Anesth, uppr arm vein repair N
01810 Anesth, lower arm surgery N
01820 Anesth, lower arm procedure N
01829 Anesth, dx wrist arthroscopy N
01830 Anesth, lower arm surgery N
01832 Anesth, wrist replacement N
01840 Anesth, lwr arm artery surg N
01842 Anesth, lwr arm embolectomy N
01844 Anesth, vascular shunt surg N
01850 Anesth, lower arm vein surg N
01852 Anesth, lwr arm vein repair N
01860 Anesth, lower arm casting N
01905 Anes, spine inject, x-ray/re N
01916 Anesth, dx arteriography N
01920 Anesth, catheterize heart N
01922 Anesth, cat or MRI scan N
01924 Anes, ther interven rad, art N
01925 Anes, ther interven rad, car N
01926 Anes, tx interv rad hrt/cran N
01930 Anes, ther interven rad, vei N
01931 Anes, ther interven rad, tip N
01932 Anes, tx interv rad, th vein N
01933 Anes, tx interv rad, cran v N
01951 Anesth, burn, less 4 percent N
01952 Anesth, burn, 4-9 percent N
01953 Anesth, burn, each 9 percent N
01958 Anesth, antepartum manipul N
01960 Anesth, vaginal delivery N
01961 Anesth, cs delivery N
01962 Anesth, emer hysterectomy N
01963 Anesth, cs hysterectomy N
01965 Anesth, inc/missed ab proc N
01966 Anesth, induced ab procedure N
01967 Anesth/analg, vag delivery N
01968 Anes/analg cs deliver add-on N
01969 Anesth/analg cs hyst add-on N
01990 Support for organ donor C
01991 Anesth, nerve block/inj N
01992 Anesth, n block/inj, prone N
01996 Hosp manage cont drug admin N
01999 Unlisted anesth procedure N
0500F Initial prenatal care visit M
0501F Prenatal flow sheet M
0502F Subsequent prenatal care M
0503F Postpartum care visit M
0505F Hemodialysis plan doc'd M
0507F Periton dialysis plan doc'd M
0509F Urine incon plan doc M
1000F Tobacco use assessed M
10021 Fna w/o image T 0002 1.1915 $75.89 $15.18
10022 Fna w/image CH T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
1002F Assess anginal symptom/level M
1003F Level of activity assess M
10040 Acne surgery CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
1004F Clin symp vol ovrld assess M
1005F Asthma symptoms evaluate M
10060 Drainage of skin abscess T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
10061 Drainage of skin abscess T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
1006F Osteoarthritis assess M
1007F Anti-inflm/anlgsc otc assess M
10080 Drainage of pilonidal cyst T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
10081 Drainage of pilonidal cyst T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
1008F Gi/renal risk assess M
10120 Remove foreign body T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
10121 Remove foreign body T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
10140 Drainage of hematoma/fluid T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
1015F Copd symptoms assess M
10160 Puncture drainage of lesion CH T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
10180 Complex drainage, wound T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
1018F Assess dyspnea not present M
1019F Assess dyspnea present M
1022F Pneumo imm status assess M
1026F Co-morbid condition assess M
1030F Influenza imm status assess M
1034F Current tobacco smoker M
1035F Smokeless tobacco user M
1036F Tobacco non-user M
1038F Persistent asthma M
1039F Intermittent asthma M
1040F Dsm-iv info mdd doc'd M
1050F History of mole changes M
1055F Visual funct status assess M
1060F Doc perm/cont/parox atr. fib M
1061F Doc lack perm+cont+parox fib M
1065F Ischm stroke symp 3 hrs b/4 M
1066F Ischm stroke symp ?3 hrs b/4 M
1070F Alarm symp assessed-absent M
1071F Alarm symp assessed-1+ prsnt M
1080F Decis mkr/advncd plan doc'd M
1090F Pres/absn urine incon assess M
1091F Urine incon characterized M
11000 Debride infected skin T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11001 Debride infected skin add-on CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11004 Debride genitalia perineum C
11005 Debride abdom wall C
11006 Debride genit/per/abdom wall C
11008 Remove mesh from abd wall C
1100F Pt falls assess-doc'd?2+/yr M
11010 Debride skin, fx T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11011 Debride skin/muscle, fx T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11012 Debride skin/muscle/bone, fx T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
1101F Pt falls assessed-doc'd?1/yr M
11040 Debride skin, partial T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
11041 Debride skin, full T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
11042 Debride skin/tissue T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
11043 Debride tissue/muscle T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
11044 Debride tissue/muscle/bone T 0682 7.1126 $453.02 $158.60 $90.60
11055 Trim skin lesion CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11056 Trim skin lesions, 2 to 4 CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11057 Trim skin lesions, over 4 CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
11100 Biopsy, skin lesion CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11101 Biopsy, skin add-on CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
1110F Pt lft inpt fac w/in 60 days M
1111F Dschrg med/current med merge M
11200 Removal of skin tags T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11201 Remove skin tags add-on T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
11300 Shave skin lesion CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11301 Shave skin lesion CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11302 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11303 Shave skin lesion T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
11305 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11306 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11307 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11308 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11310 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11311 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11312 Shave skin lesion T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11313 Shave skin lesion CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11400 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.5 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11401 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.6-1 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11402 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 1.1-2 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11403 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 2.1-3 cm T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11404 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 3.1-4 cm T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11406 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 4.0 cm T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11420 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.5 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11421 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.6-1 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11422 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 1.1-2 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11423 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 2.1-3 T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11424 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 3.1-4 T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11426 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 4 cm T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11440 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.5 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11441 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.6-1 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11442 Exc face-mm b9+marg 1.1-2 cm T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11443 Exc face-mm b9+marg 2.1-3 cm T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11444 Exc face-mm b9+marg 3.1-4 cm T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11446 Exc face-mm b9+marg 4 cm T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11450 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11451 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11462 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11463 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11470 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11471 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11600 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.5 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11601 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.6-1 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11602 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 1.1-2 cm T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11603 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 2.1-3 cm T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11604 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 3.1-4 cm T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11606 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 4 cm T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11620 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.5 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11621 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.6-1 T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11622 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 1.1-2 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11623 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 2.1-3 CH T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11624 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 3.1-4 T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11626 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+mar 4 cm T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11640 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.5 CH T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11641 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.6-1 CH T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11642 Exc face-mm malig+marg 1.1-2 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11643 Exc face-mm malig+marg 2.1-3 T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
11644 Exc face-mm malig+marg 3.1-4 T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
11646 Exc face-mm mlg+marg 4 cm T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11719 Trim nail(s) CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11720 Debride nail, 1-5 CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11721 Debride nail, 6 or more CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11730 Removal of nail plate T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11732 Remove nail plate, add-on CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11740 Drain blood from under nail CH T 0012 0.2682 $17.08 $3.42
11750 Removal of nail bed T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11752 Remove nail bed/finger tip T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11755 Biopsy, nail unit T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11760 Repair of nail bed CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
11762 Reconstruction of nail bed CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
11765 Excision of nail fold, toe T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
11770 Removal of pilonidal lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11771 Removal of pilonidal lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11772 Removal of pilonidal lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11900 Injection into skin lesions CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11901 Added skin lesions injection CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
11920 Correct skin color defects CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
11921 Correct skin color defects CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
11922 Correct skin color defects CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
11950 Therapy for contour defects CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
11951 Therapy for contour defects CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
11952 Therapy for contour defects CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
11954 Therapy for contour defects CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
11960 Insert tissue expander(s) CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
11970 Replace tissue expander T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
11971 Remove tissue expander(s) T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
11975 Insert contraceptive cap E
11976 Removal of contraceptive cap T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
11977 Removal/reinsert contra cap E
11980 Implant hormone pellet(s) X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
11981 Insert drug implant device X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
11982 Remove drug implant device X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
11983 Remove/insert drug implant X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
12001 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12002 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12004 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12005 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12006 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12007 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12011 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12013 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12014 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12015 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12016 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12017 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12018 Repair superficial wound(s) CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
12020 Closure of split wound CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
12021 Closure of split wound CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
12031 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12032 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12034 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12035 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12036 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12037 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12041 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12042 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12044 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12045 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12046 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12047 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12051 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12052 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12053 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12054 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12055 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12056 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
12057 Layer closure of wound(s) CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
13100 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13101 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13120 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
13121 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
13131 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13132 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13150 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13151 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13152 Repair of wound or lesion CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
13153 Repair wound/lesion add-on CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
13160 Late closure of wound CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
14000 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14001 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14020 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14021 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14040 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14041 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14060 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14061 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
14300 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
14350 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15002 Wnd prep, ch/inf, trk/arm/lg CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15003 Wnd prep, ch/inf addl 100 cm CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15004 Wnd prep ch/inf, f/n/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15005 Wnd prep, f/n/hf/g, addl cm CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15040 Harvest cultured skin graft CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15050 Skin pinch graft CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15100 Skin splt grft, trnk/arm/leg CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15101 Skin splt grft t/a/l, add-on CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15110 Epidrm autogrft trnk/arm/leg CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15111 Epidrm autogrft t/a/l add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15115 Epidrm a-grft face/nck/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15116 Epidrm a-grft f/n/hf/g addl CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15120 Skn splt a-grft fac/nck/hf/g CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15121 Skn splt a-grft f/n/hf/g add CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15130 Derm autograft, trnk/arm/leg CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15131 Derm autograft t/a/l add-on CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15135 Derm autograft face/nck/hf/g CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15136 Derm autograft, f/n/hf/g add CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15150 Cult epiderm grft t/arm/leg CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15151 Cult epiderm grft t/a/l addl CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15152 Cult epiderm graft t/a/l +% CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15155 Cult epiderm graft, f/n/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15156 Cult epidrm grft f/n/hfg add CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15157 Cult epiderm grft f/n/hfg +% CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15170 Acell graft trunk/arms/legs CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15171 Acell graft t/arm/leg add-on CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15175 Acellular graft, f/n/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15176 Acell graft, f/n/hf/g add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15200 Skin full graft, trunk CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15201 Skin full graft trunk add-on CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15220 Skin full graft sclp/arm/leg CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15221 Skin full graft add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15240 Skin full grft face/genit/hf CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15241 Skin full graft add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15260 Skin full graft een lips CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15261 Skin full graft add-on CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15300 Apply skinallogrft, t/arm/lg CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15301 Apply sknallogrft t/a/l addl CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15321 Aply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15330 Aply acell alogrft t/arm/leg CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15331 Aply acell grft t/a/l add-on CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15335 Apply acell graft, f/n/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15336 Aply acell grft f/n/hf/g add CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15340 Apply cult skin substitute CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15341 Apply cult skin sub add-on CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15360 Apply cult derm sub, t/a/l CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15361 Aply cult derm sub t/a/l add CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15365 Apply cult derm sub f/n/hf/g CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15366 Apply cult derm f/hf/g add CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15400 Apply skin xenograft, t/a/l CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15401 Apply skn xenogrft t/a/l add CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15421 Apply skn xgrft f/n/hf/g add CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15430 Apply acellular xenograft CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
15570 Form skin pedicle flap CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15572 Form skin pedicle flap CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15574 Form skin pedicle flap CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15576 Form skin pedicle flap CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15600 Skin graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15610 Skin graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15620 Skin graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15630 Skin graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15650 Transfer skin pedicle flap CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15731 Forehead flap w/vasc pedicle CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15732 Muscle-skin graft, head/neck CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15734 Muscle-skin graft, trunk CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15736 Muscle-skin graft, arm CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15738 Muscle-skin graft, leg CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15740 Island pedicle flap graft CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15750 Neurovascular pedicle graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15756 Free myo/skin flap microvasc C
15757 Free skin flap, microvasc C
15758 Free fascial flap, microvasc C
15760 Composite skin graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15770 Derma-fat-fascia graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15775 Hair transplant punch grafts CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
15776 Hair transplant punch grafts CH T 0133 1.334 $84.97 $26.76 $16.99
15780 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15781 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
15782 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
15783 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
15786 Abrasion, lesion, single T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
15787 Abrasion, lesions, add-on T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
15788 Chemical peel, face, epiderm CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
15789 Chemical peel, face, dermal T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
15792 Chemical peel, nonfacial CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
15793 Chemical peel, nonfacial CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
15819 Plastic surgery, neck CH T 0134 2.1114 $134.48 $42.36 $26.90
15820 Revision of lower eyelid CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15821 Revision of lower eyelid CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15822 Revision of upper eyelid CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15823 Revision of upper eyelid CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15824 Removal of forehead wrinkles CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15825 Removal of neck wrinkles CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15826 Removal of brow wrinkles CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15828 Removal of face wrinkles CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15829 Removal of skin wrinkles CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15830 Exc skin abd T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15832 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15833 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15834 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15835 Excise excessive skin tissue CH T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15836 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
15837 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
15838 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
15839 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
15840 Graft for face nerve palsy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15841 Graft for face nerve palsy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15842 Flap for face nerve palsy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15845 Skin and muscle repair, face CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15847 Exc skin abd add-on T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15850 Removal of sutures T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
15851 Removal of sutures T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
15852 Dressing change not for burn X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
15860 Test for blood flow in graft X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
15876 Suction assisted lipectomy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15877 Suction assisted lipectomy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15878 Suction assisted lipectomy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15879 Suction assisted lipectomy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15920 Removal of tail bone ulcer T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
15922 Removal of tail bone ulcer CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15931 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15933 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15934 Remove sacrum pressure sore CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15935 Remove sacrum pressure sore CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15936 Remove sacrum pressure sore CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15937 Remove sacrum pressure sore CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15940 Remove hip pressure sore T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15941 Remove hip pressure sore T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15944 Remove hip pressure sore CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15945 Remove hip pressure sore CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15946 Remove hip pressure sore CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
15950 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15951 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
15952 Remove thigh pressure sore CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15953 Remove thigh pressure sore CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15956 Remove thigh pressure sore CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15958 Remove thigh pressure sore CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
15999 Removal of pressure sore T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
16000 Initial treatment of burn(s) CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
16020 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, s CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
16025 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, m CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
16030 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, l CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
16035 Incision of burn scab, initi T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
16036 Escharotomy; add'l incision C
17000 Destruct premalg lesion CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
17003 Destruct premalg les, 2-14 CH T 0012 0.2682 $17.08 $3.42
17004 Destroy premlg lesions 15+ CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17106 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17107 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17108 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17110 Destruct b9 lesion, 1-14 CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
17111 Destruct lesion, 15 or more CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17250 Chemical cautery, tissue CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17260 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17261 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17262 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17263 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17264 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17266 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17270 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17271 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17272 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17273 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17274 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17276 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17280 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
17281 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17282 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17283 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17284 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17286 Destruction of skin lesions CH T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
17311 Mohs, 1 stage, h/n/hf/g T 0694 3.9713 $252.94 $91.60 $50.59
17312 Mohs addl stage T 0694 3.9713 $252.94 $91.60 $50.59
17313 Mohs, 1 stage, t/a/l T 0694 3.9713 $252.94 $91.60 $50.59
17314 Mohs, addl stage, t/a/l T 0694 3.9713 $252.94 $91.60 $50.59
17315 Mohs surg, addl block T 0694 3.9713 $252.94 $91.60 $50.59
17340 Cryotherapy of skin CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
17360 Skin peel therapy T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
17380 Hair removal by electrolysis T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
17999 Skin tissue procedure T 0012 0.2682 $17.08 $3.42
19000 Drainage of breast lesion T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
19001 Drain breast lesion add-on T 0002 1.1915 $75.89 $15.18
19020 Incision of breast lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
19030 Injection for breast x-ray N
19100 Bx breast percut w/o image CH T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
19101 Biopsy of breast, open T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19102 Bx breast percut w/image T 0005 7.3012 $465.04 $93.01
19103 Bx breast percut w/device CH T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
19105 Cryosurg ablate fa, each T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19110 Nipple exploration T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19112 Excise breast duct fistula T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19120 Removal of breast lesion T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19125 Excision, breast lesion T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19126 Excision, addl breast lesion T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19260 Removal of chest wall lesion T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
19271 Revision of chest wall C
19272 Extensive chest wall surgery C
19290 Place needle wire, breast N
19291 Place needle wire, breast N
19295 Place breast clip, percut CH N
19296 Place po breast cath for rad T 0648 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
19297 Place breast cath for rad T 0648 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
19298 Place breast rad tube/caths CH T 0648 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
19300 Removal of breast tissue T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19301 Partical mastectomy T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19302 P-mastectomy w/ln removal CH T 0030 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
19303 Mast, simple, complete T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19304 Mast, subq T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19305 Mast, radical C
19306 Mast, rad, urban type C
19307 Mast, mod rad T 0030 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
19316 Suspension of breast T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19318 Reduction of large breast CH T 0030 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
19324 Enlarge breast CH T 0030 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
19325 Enlarge breast with implant T 0648 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
19328 Removal of breast implant T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19330 Removal of implant material T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19340 Immediate breast prosthesis T 0030 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
19342 Delayed breast prosthesis T 0648 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
19350 Breast reconstruction T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
19355 Correct inverted nipple(s) T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19357 Breast reconstruction T 0648 52.9438 $3,372.15 $674.43
19361 Breast reconstr w/lat flap C
19364 Breast reconstruction C
19366 Breast reconstruction T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19367 Breast reconstruction C
19368 Breast reconstruction C
19369 Breast reconstruction C
19370 Surgery of breast capsule T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19371 Removal of breast capsule T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19380 Revise breast reconstruction T 0030 40.4634 $2,577.24 $747.00 $515.45
19396 Design custom breast implant T 0029 32.494 $2,069.64 $581.50 $413.93
19499 Breast surgery procedure T 0028 20.998 $1,337.43 $303.70 $267.49
20000 Incision of abscess T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
20005 Incision of deep abscess T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
2000F Blood pressure measure M
2001F Weight record M
2002F Clin sign vol ovrld assess M
2004F Initial exam involved joints M
20100 Explore wound, neck T 0023 9.5721 $609.68 $121.94
20101 Explore wound, chest CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
20102 Explore wound, abdomen CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
20103 Explore wound, extremity T 0023 9.5721 $609.68 $121.94
2010F Vital signs recorded M
2014F Mental status assess M
20150 Excise epiphyseal bar T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
2018F Hydration status assess M
2019F Dilated macul exam done M
20200 Muscle biopsy T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
20205 Deep muscle biopsy T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
20206 Needle biopsy, muscle T 0005 7.3012 $465.04 $93.01
2020F Dilated fundus eval done M
2021F Dilat macul+exam done M
20220 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle CH T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
20225 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
2022F Dil retina exam interp rev M
20240 Bone biopsy, excisional T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
20245 Bone biopsy, excisional T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
2024F 7 field photo interp doc rev M
20250 Open bone biopsy T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
20251 Open bone biopsy T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
2026F Eye image valid to dx rev M
2027F Optic nerve head eval done M
2028F Foot exam performed M
2029F Complete phys skin exam done M
2030F H2O stat doc'd, normal M
2031F H2O stat doc'd, dehydrated M
20500 Injection of sinus tract T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
20501 Inject sinus tract for x-ray N
20520 Removal of foreign body T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
20525 Removal of foreign body T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
20526 Ther injection, carp tunnel T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20550 Inj tendon sheath/ligament T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20551 Inj tendon origin/insertion T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20552 Inj trigger point, 1/2 muscl T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20553 Inject trigger points, =/ 3 T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20600 Drain/inject, joint/bursa T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20605 Drain/inject, joint/bursa T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20610 Drain/inject, joint/bursa T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20612 Aspirate/inj ganglion cyst T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
20615 Treatment of bone cyst T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
20650 Insert and remove bone pin T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
20660 Apply, rem fixation device C
20661 Application of head brace C
20662 Application of pelvis brace T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
20663 Application of thigh brace T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
20664 Halo brace application C
20665 Removal of fixation device X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
20670 Removal of support implant T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
20680 Removal of support implant T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
20690 Apply bone fixation device T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
20692 Apply bone fixation device T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
20693 Adjust bone fixation device T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
20694 Remove bone fixation device T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
20802 Replantation, arm, complete C
20805 Replant forearm, complete C
20808 Replantation hand, complete C
20816 Replantation digit, complete C
20822 Replantation digit, complete T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
20824 Replantation thumb, complete C
20827 Replantation thumb, complete C
20838 Replantation foot, complete C
20900 Removal of bone for graft T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
20902 Removal of bone for graft T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
20910 Remove cartilage for graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
20912 Remove cartilage for graft CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
20920 Removal of fascia for graft CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
20922 Removal of fascia for graft CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
20924 Removal of tendon for graft T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
20926 Removal of tissue for graft CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
20930 Spinal bone allograft C
20931 Spinal bone allograft C
20936 Spinal bone autograft C
20937 Spinal bone autograft C
20938 Spinal bone autograft C
20950 Fluid pressure, muscle T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
20955 Fibula bone graft, microvasc C
20956 Iliac bone graft, microvasc C
20957 Mt bone graft, microvasc C
20962 Other bone graft, microvasc C
20969 Bone/skin graft, microvasc C
20970 Bone/skin graft, iliac crest C
20972 Bone/skin graft, metatarsal T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
20973 Bone/skin graft, great toe T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
20974 Electrical bone stimulation A
20975 Electrical bone stimulation CH N
20979 Us bone stimulation X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
20982 Ablate, bone tumor(s) perq T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
20999 Musculoskeletal surgery T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
21010 Incision of jaw joint T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21015 Resection of facial tumor T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21025 Excision of bone, lower jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21026 Excision of facial bone(s) T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21029 Contour of face bone lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21030 Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21031 Remove exostosis, mandible T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21032 Remove exostosis, maxilla T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21034 Excise max/zygoma mlg tumor T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21040 Excise mandible lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21044 Removal of jaw bone lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21045 Extensive jaw surgery C
21046 Remove mandible cyst complex T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21047 Excise lwr jaw cyst w/repair T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21048 Remove maxilla cyst complex T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21049 Excis uppr jaw cyst w/repair T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21050 Removal of jaw joint T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21060 Remove jaw joint cartilage T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21070 Remove coronoid process T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21076 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21077 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21079 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21080 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21081 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21082 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21083 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21084 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21085 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21086 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21087 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21088 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21089 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21100 Maxillofacial fixation T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21110 Interdental fixation T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
21116 Injection, jaw joint x-ray N
21120 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21121 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21122 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21123 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21125 Augmentation, lower jaw bone T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21127 Augmentation, lower jaw bone T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21137 Reduction of forehead T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21138 Reduction of forehead T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21139 Reduction of forehead T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21141 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21142 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21143 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21145 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21146 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21147 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21150 Reconstruct midface, lefort T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21151 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21154 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21155 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21159 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21160 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21172 Reconstruct orbit/forehead C
21175 Reconstruct orbit/forehead T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21179 Reconstruct entire forehead C
21180 Reconstruct entire forehead C
21181 Contour cranial bone lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21182 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21183 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21184 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21188 Reconstruction of midface C
21193 Reconst lwr jaw w/o graft C
21194 Reconst lwr jaw w/graft C
21195 Reconst lwr jaw w/o fixation T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21196 Reconst lwr jaw w/fixation C
21198 Reconstr lwr jaw segment T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21199 Reconstr lwr jaw w/advance T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21206 Reconstruct upper jaw bone T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21208 Augmentation of facial bones T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21209 Reduction of facial bones T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21210 Face bone graft T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21215 Lower jaw bone graft T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21230 Rib cartilage graft T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21235 Ear cartilage graft T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21240 Reconstruction of jaw joint T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21242 Reconstruction of jaw joint T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21243 Reconstruction of jaw joint T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21244 Reconstruction of lower jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21245 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21246 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21247 Reconstruct lower jaw bone C
21248 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21249 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21255 Reconstruct lower jaw bone C
21256 Reconstruction of orbit C
21260 Revise eye sockets T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21261 Revise eye sockets T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21263 Revise eye sockets T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21267 Revise eye sockets T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21268 Revise eye sockets C
21270 Augmentation, cheek bone T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21275 Revision, orbitofacial bones T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21280 Revision of eyelid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21282 Revision of eyelid T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21295 Revision of jaw muscle/bone T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
21296 Revision of jaw muscle/bone T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21299 Cranio/maxillofacial surgery T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21310 Treatment of nose fracture T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21315 Treatment of nose fracture T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21320 Treatment of nose fracture CH T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21325 Treatment of nose fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21330 Treatment of nose fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21335 Treatment of nose fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21336 Treat nasal septal fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
21337 Treat nasal septal fracture T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21338 Treat nasoethmoid fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21339 Treat nasoethmoid fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21340 Treatment of nose fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21343 Treatment of sinus fracture C
21344 Treatment of sinus fracture C
21345 Treat nose/jaw fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21346 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21347 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21348 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21355 Treat cheek bone fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21356 Treat cheek bone fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21360 Treat cheek bone fracture CH T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21365 Treat cheek bone fracture CH T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21366 Treat cheek bone fracture C
21385 Treat eye socket fracture CH T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21386 Treat eye socket fracture C
21387 Treat eye socket fracture C
21390 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21395 Treat eye socket fracture C
21400 Treat eye socket fracture T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
21401 Treat eye socket fracture T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21406 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21407 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21408 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21421 Treat mouth roof fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21422 Treat mouth roof fracture C
21423 Treat mouth roof fracture C
21431 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21432 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21433 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21435 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21436 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21440 Treat dental ridge fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21445 Treat dental ridge fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21450 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21451 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
21452 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21453 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21454 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
21461 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21462 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21465 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21470 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21480 Reset dislocated jaw T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21485 Reset dislocated jaw T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21490 Repair dislocated jaw T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
21495 Treat hyoid bone fracture T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21497 Interdental wiring T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
21499 Head surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21501 Drain neck/chest lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
21502 Drain chest lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
21510 Drainage of bone lesion C
21550 Biopsy of neck/chest T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
21555 Remove lesion, neck/chest T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
21556 Remove lesion, neck/chest T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
21557 Remove tumor, neck/chest T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
21600 Partial removal of rib T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
21610 Partial removal of rib T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
21615 Removal of rib C
21616 Removal of rib and nerves C
21620 Partial removal of sternum C
21627 Sternal debridement C
21630 Extensive sternum surgery C
21632 Extensive sternum surgery C
21685 Hyoid myotomy suspension T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
21700 Revision of neck muscle T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
21705 Revision of neck muscle/rib C
21720 Revision of neck muscle T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
21725 Revision of neck muscle T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
21740 Reconstruction of sternum C
21742 Repair stern/nuss w/o scope T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
21743 Repair sternum/nuss w/scope T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
21750 Repair of sternum separation C
21800 Treatment of rib fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
21805 Treatment of rib fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
21810 Treatment of rib fracture(s) C
21820 Treat sternum fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
21825 Treat sternum fracture C
21899 Neck/chest surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
21920 Biopsy soft tissue of back T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
21925 Biopsy soft tissue of back T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
21930 Remove lesion, back or flank T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
21935 Remove tumor, back T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
22010 Id, p-spine, c/t/cerv-thor C
22015 Id, p-spine, l/s/ls C
22100 Remove part of neck vertebra T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22101 Remove part, thorax vertebra T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22102 Remove part, lumbar vertebra T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22103 Remove extra spine segment T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22110 Remove part of neck vertebra C
22112 Remove part, thorax vertebra C
22114 Remove part, lumbar vertebra C
22116 Remove extra spine segment C
22210 Revision of neck spine C
22212 Revision of thorax spine C
22214 Revision of lumbar spine C
22216 Revise, extra spine segment C
22220 Revision of neck spine C
22222 Revision of thorax spine T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22224 Revision of lumbar spine C
22226 Revise, extra spine segment C
22305 Treat spine process fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
22310 Treat spine fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
22315 Treat spine fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
22318 Treat odontoid fx w/o graft C
22319 Treat odontoid fx w/graft C
22325 Treat spine fracture C
22326 Treat neck spine fracture C
22327 Treat thorax spine fracture C
22328 Treat each add spine fx C
22505 Manipulation of spine T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
22520 Percut vertebroplasty thor T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
22521 Percut vertebroplasty lumb T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
22522 Percut vertebroplasty add'l T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
22523 Percut kyphoplasty, thor T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
22524 Percut kyphoplasty, lumbar T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
22525 Percut kyphoplasty, add-on T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
22526 Idet, single level T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
22527 Idet, 1 or more levels T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
22532 Lat thorax spine fusion C
22533 Lat lumbar spine fusion C
22534 Lat thor/lumb, add'l seg C
22548 Neck spine fusion C
22554 Neck spine fusion C
22556 Thorax spine fusion C
22558 Lumbar spine fusion C
22585 Additional spinal fusion C
22590 Spine skull spinal fusion C
22595 Neck spinal fusion C
22600 Neck spine fusion C
22610 Thorax spine fusion C
22612 Lumbar spine fusion T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22614 Spine fusion, extra segment T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
22630 Lumbar spine fusion C
22632 Spine fusion, extra segment C
22800 Fusion of spine C
22802 Fusion of spine C
22804 Fusion of spine C
22808 Fusion of spine C
22810 Fusion of spine C
22812 Fusion of spine C
22818 Kyphectomy, 1-2 segments C
22819 Kyphectomy, 3 or more C
22830 Exploration of spinal fusion C
22840 Insert spine fixation device C
22841 Insert spine fixation device C
22842 Insert spine fixation device C
22843 Insert spine fixation device C
22844 Insert spine fixation device C
22845 Insert spine fixation device C
22846 Insert spine fixation device C
22847 Insert spine fixation device C
22848 Insert pelv fixation device C
22849 Reinsert spinal fixation C
22850 Remove spine fixation device C
22851 Apply spine prosth device T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
22852 Remove spine fixation device C
22855 Remove spine fixation device C
22857 Lumbar artif diskectomy C
22862 Revise lumbar artif disc C
22865 Remove lumb artif disc C
22899 Spine surgery procedure T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
22900 Remove abdominal wall lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
22999 Abdomen surgery procedure T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
23000 Removal of calcium deposits T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
23020 Release shoulder joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23030 Drain shoulder lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
23031 Drain shoulder bursa T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
23035 Drain shoulder bone lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
23040 Exploratory shoulder surgery T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23044 Exploratory shoulder surgery T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23065 Biopsy shoulder tissues T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
23066 Biopsy shoulder tissues T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
23075 Removal of shoulder lesion T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
23076 Removal of shoulder lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
23077 Remove tumor of shoulder T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
23100 Biopsy of shoulder joint T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
23101 Shoulder joint surgery T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23105 Remove shoulder joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23106 Incision of collarbone joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23107 Explore treat shoulder joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23120 Partial removal, collar bone CH T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23125 Removal of collar bone CH T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23130 Remove shoulder bone, part T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23140 Removal of bone lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
23145 Removal of bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23146 Removal of bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23150 Removal of humerus lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23155 Removal of humerus lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23156 Removal of humerus lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23170 Remove collar bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23172 Remove shoulder blade lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23174 Remove humerus lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23180 Remove collar bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23182 Remove shoulder blade lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23184 Remove humerus lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23190 Partial removal of scapula T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23195 Removal of head of humerus T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23200 Removal of collar bone C
23210 Removal of shoulder blade C
23220 Partial removal of humerus C
23221 Partial removal of humerus C
23222 Partial removal of humerus C
23330 Remove shoulder foreign body T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
23331 Remove shoulder foreign body T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
23332 Remove shoulder foreign body C
23350 Injection for shoulder x-ray N
23395 Muscle transfer,shoulder/arm T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23397 Muscle transfers T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23400 Fixation of shoulder blade T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23405 Incision of tendon muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23406 Incise tendon(s) muscle(s) T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
23410 Repair rotator cuff, acute T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23412 Repair rotator cuff, chronic T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23415 Release of shoulder ligament T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23420 Repair of shoulder T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23430 Repair biceps tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23440 Remove/transplant tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23450 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23455 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23460 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23462 Repair shoulder capsule T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23465 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23466 Repair shoulder capsule T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23470 Reconstruct shoulder joint T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
23472 Reconstruct shoulder joint C
23480 Revision of collar bone T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23485 Revision of collar bone T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23490 Reinforce clavicle T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23491 Reinforce shoulder bones T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23500 Treat clavicle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23505 Treat clavicle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23515 Treat clavicle fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
23520 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23525 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23530 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
23532 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
23540 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23545 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23550 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
23552 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
23570 Treat shoulder blade fx T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23575 Treat shoulder blade fx T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23585 Treat scapula fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
23600 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23605 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23615 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
23616 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
23620 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23625 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23630 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
23650 Treat shoulder dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23655 Treat shoulder dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
23660 Treat shoulder dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
23665 Treat dislocation/fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23670 Treat dislocation/fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
23675 Treat dislocation/fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23680 Treat dislocation/fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
23700 Fixation of shoulder T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
23800 Fusion of shoulder joint T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
23802 Fusion of shoulder joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
23900 Amputation of arm girdle C
23920 Amputation at shoulder joint C
23921 Amputation follow-up surgery CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
23929 Shoulder surgery procedure T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
23930 Drainage of arm lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
23931 Drainage of arm bursa T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
23935 Drain arm/elbow bone lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24000 Exploratory elbow surgery T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24006 Release elbow joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24065 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
24075 Remove arm/elbow lesion T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
24076 Remove arm/elbow lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
24077 Remove tumor of arm/elbow T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
24100 Biopsy elbow joint lining T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24101 Explore/treat elbow joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24102 Remove elbow joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24105 Removal of elbow bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24110 Remove humerus lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24115 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24116 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24120 Remove elbow lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24125 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24126 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24130 Removal of head of radius T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24134 Removal of arm bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24136 Remove radius bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24138 Remove elbow bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24140 Partial removal of arm bone T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24145 Partial removal of radius T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24147 Partial removal of elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24149 Radical resection of elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24150 Extensive humerus surgery T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24151 Extensive humerus surgery T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24152 Extensive radius surgery T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24153 Extensive radius surgery T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24155 Removal of elbow joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24160 Remove elbow joint implant T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24164 Remove radius head implant T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24200 Removal of arm foreign body T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
24201 Removal of arm foreign body T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
24220 Injection for elbow x-ray N
24300 Manipulate elbow w/anesth T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
24301 Muscle/tendon transfer T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24305 Arm tendon lengthening T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24310 Revision of arm tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24320 Repair of arm tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24330 Revision of arm muscles T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24331 Revision of arm muscles T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24332 Tenolysis, triceps T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24340 Repair of biceps tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24341 Repair arm tendon/muscle T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24342 Repair of ruptured tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24343 Repr elbow lat ligmnt w/tiss T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24344 Reconstruct elbow lat ligmnt T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24345 Repr elbw med ligmnt w/tissu T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24346 Reconstruct elbow med ligmnt T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24350 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24351 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24352 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24354 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24356 Revision of tennis elbow T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24360 Reconstruct elbow joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
24361 Reconstruct elbow joint T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
24362 Reconstruct elbow joint T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
24363 Replace elbow joint T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
24365 Reconstruct head of radius T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
24366 Reconstruct head of radius T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
24400 Revision of humerus T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24410 Revision of humerus T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24420 Revision of humerus T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24430 Repair of humerus T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24435 Repair humerus with graft T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24470 Revision of elbow joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24495 Decompression of forearm T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
24498 Reinforce humerus T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24500 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24505 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24515 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24516 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24530 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24535 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24538 Treat humerus fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
24545 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24546 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24560 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24565 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24566 Treat humerus fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
24575 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24576 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24577 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24579 Treat humerus fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24582 Treat humerus fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
24586 Treat elbow fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24587 Treat elbow fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24600 Treat elbow dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24605 Treat elbow dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
24615 Treat elbow dislocation T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24620 Treat elbow fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24635 Treat elbow fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24640 Treat elbow dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24650 Treat radius fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24655 Treat radius fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24665 Treat radius fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
24666 Treat radius fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
24670 Treat ulnar fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24675 Treat ulnar fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
24685 Treat ulnar fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
24800 Fusion of elbow joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24802 Fusion/graft of elbow joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
24900 Amputation of upper arm C
24920 Amputation of upper arm C
24925 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
24930 Amputation follow-up surgery C
24931 Amputate upper arm implant C
24935 Revision of amputation T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
24940 Revision of upper arm C
24999 Upper arm/elbow surgery T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25000 Incision of tendon sheath T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25001 Incise flexor carpi radialis T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25020 Decompress forearm 1 space T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25023 Decompress forearm 1 space T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25024 Decompress forearm 2 spaces T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25025 Decompress forearm 2 spaces T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25028 Drainage of forearm lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25031 Drainage of forearm bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25035 Treat forearm bone lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25040 Explore/treat wrist joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25065 Biopsy forearm soft tissues T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
25066 Biopsy forearm soft tissues T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
25075 Removal forearm lesion subcu T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
25076 Removal forearm lesion deep T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
25077 Remove tumor, forearm/wrist T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
25085 Incision of wrist capsule T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25100 Biopsy of wrist joint T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25101 Explore/treat wrist joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25105 Remove wrist joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25109 Excise tendon forearm/wrist T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25110 Remove wrist tendon lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25111 Remove wrist tendon lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
25112 Reremove wrist tendon lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
25115 Remove wrist/forearm lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25116 Remove wrist/forearm lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25118 Excise wrist tendon sheath T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25119 Partial removal of ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25120 Removal of forearm lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25125 Remove/graft forearm lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25126 Remove/graft forearm lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25130 Removal of wrist lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25135 Remove graft wrist lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25136 Remove graft wrist lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25145 Remove forearm bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25150 Partial removal of ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25151 Partial removal of radius T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25170 Extensive forearm surgery T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25210 Removal of wrist bone T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
25215 Removal of wrist bones T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
25230 Partial removal of radius T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25240 Partial removal of ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25246 Injection for wrist x-ray N
25248 Remove forearm foreign body T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25250 Removal of wrist prosthesis T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25251 Removal of wrist prosthesis T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25259 Manipulate wrist w/anesthes T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25260 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25263 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25265 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25270 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25272 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25274 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25275 Repair forearm tendon sheath T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25280 Revise wrist/forearm tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25290 Incise wrist/forearm tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25295 Release wrist/forearm tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25300 Fusion of tendons at wrist T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25301 Fusion of tendons at wrist T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25310 Transplant forearm tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25312 Transplant forearm tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25315 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25316 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25320 Repair/revise wrist joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25332 Revise wrist joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
25335 Realignment of hand T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25337 Reconstruct ulna/radioulnar T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25350 Revision of radius T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25355 Revision of radius T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25360 Revision of ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25365 Revise radius ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25370 Revise radius or ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25375 Revise radius ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25390 Shorten radius or ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25391 Lengthen radius or ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25392 Shorten radius ulna T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
25393 Lengthen radius ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25394 Repair carpal bone, shorten T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
25400 Repair radius or ulna CH T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25405 Repair/graft radius or ulna CH T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25415 Repair radius ulna CH T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25420 Repair/graft radius ulna T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25425 Repair/graft radius or ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25426 Repair/graft radius ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25430 Vasc graft into carpal bone T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
25431 Repair nonunion carpal bone T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
25440 Repair/graft wrist bone T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25441 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
25442 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
25443 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
25444 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
25445 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
25446 Wrist replacement T 0425 113.6713 $7,240.07 $1,448.01
25447 Repair wrist joint(s) T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
25449 Remove wrist joint implant T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
25450 Revision of wrist joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25455 Revision of wrist joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25490 Reinforce radius T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25491 Reinforce ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25492 Reinforce radius and ulna T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25500 Treat fracture of radius T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25505 Treat fracture of radius T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25515 Treat fracture of radius T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25520 Treat fracture of radius T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25525 Treat fracture of radius T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25526 Treat fracture of radius T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25530 Treat fracture of ulna T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25535 Treat fracture of ulna T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25545 Treat fracture of ulna T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25560 Treat fracture radius ulna T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25565 Treat fracture radius ulna T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25574 Treat fracture radius ulna T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
25575 Treat fracture radius/ulna T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
25600 Treat fracture radius/ulna T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25605 Treat fracture radius/ulna T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25606 Treat fx distal radial T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25607 Treat fx rad extra-articul T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
25608 Treat fx rad intra-articul T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
25609 Treat fx radial 3+ frag T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
25622 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25624 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25628 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25630 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25635 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25645 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25650 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25651 Pin ulnar styloid fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25652 Treat fracture ulnar styloid T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
25660 Treat wrist dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25670 Treat wrist dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25671 Pin radioulnar dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25675 Treat wrist dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25676 Treat wrist dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25680 Treat wrist fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25685 Treat wrist fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25690 Treat wrist dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
25695 Treat wrist dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
25800 Fusion of wrist joint T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25805 Fusion/graft of wrist joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
25810 Fusion/graft of wrist joint T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25820 Fusion of hand bones T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
25825 Fuse hand bones with graft CH T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25830 Fusion, radioulnar jnt/ulna T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
25900 Amputation of forearm C
25905 Amputation of forearm C
25907 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25909 Amputation follow-up surgery C
25915 Amputation of forearm C
25920 Amputate hand at wrist C
25922 Amputate hand at wrist T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25924 Amputation follow-up surgery C
25927 Amputation of hand C
25929 Amputation follow-up surgery CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
25931 Amputation follow-up surgery CH T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
25999 Forearm or wrist surgery T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26010 Drainage of finger abscess T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
26011 Drainage of finger abscess T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
26020 Drain hand tendon sheath T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26025 Drainage of palm bursa T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26030 Drainage of palm bursa(s) T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26034 Treat hand bone lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26035 Decompress fingers/hand T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26037 Decompress fingers/hand T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26040 Release palm contracture T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26045 Release palm contracture T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26055 Incise finger tendon sheath T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26060 Incision of finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26070 Explore/treat hand joint T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26075 Explore/treat finger joint T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26080 Explore/treat finger joint T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26100 Biopsy hand joint lining T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26105 Biopsy finger joint lining T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26110 Biopsy finger joint lining T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26115 Removal hand lesion subcut T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
26116 Removal hand lesion, deep T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
26117 Remove tumor, hand/finger T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
26121 Release palm contracture T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26123 Release palm contracture T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26125 Release palm contracture T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26130 Remove wrist joint lining T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26135 Revise finger joint, each T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26140 Revise finger joint, each T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26145 Tendon excision, palm/finger T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26160 Remove tendon sheath lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26170 Removal of palm tendon, each T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26180 Removal of finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26185 Remove finger bone T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26200 Remove hand bone lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26205 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26210 Removal of finger lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26215 Remove/graft finger lesion T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26230 Partial removal of hand bone T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26235 Partial removal, finger bone T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26236 Partial removal, finger bone T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26250 Extensive hand surgery T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26255 Extensive hand surgery T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26260 Extensive finger surgery T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26261 Extensive finger surgery T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26262 Partial removal of finger T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26320 Removal of implant from hand T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
26340 Manipulate finger w/anesth T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26350 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26352 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26356 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26357 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26358 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26370 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26372 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26373 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26390 Revise hand/finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26392 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26410 Repair hand tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26412 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26415 Excision, hand/finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26416 Graft hand or finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26418 Repair finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26420 Repair/graft finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26426 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26428 Repair/graft finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26432 Repair finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26433 Repair finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26434 Repair/graft finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26437 Realignment of tendons T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26440 Release palm/finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26442 Release palm finger tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26445 Release hand/finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26449 Release forearm/hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26450 Incision of palm tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26455 Incision of finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26460 Incise hand/finger tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26471 Fusion of finger tendons T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26474 Fusion of finger tendons T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26476 Tendon lengthening T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26477 Tendon shortening T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26478 Lengthening of hand tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26479 Shortening of hand tendon T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26480 Transplant hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26483 Transplant/graft hand tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26485 Transplant palm tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26489 Transplant/graft palm tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26490 Revise thumb tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26492 Tendon transfer with graft T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26494 Hand tendon/muscle transfer T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26496 Revise thumb tendon T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26497 Finger tendon transfer T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26498 Finger tendon transfer T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26499 Revision of finger T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26500 Hand tendon reconstruction T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26502 Hand tendon reconstruction T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26508 Release thumb contracture T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26510 Thumb tendon transfer T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26516 Fusion of knuckle joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26517 Fusion of knuckle joints T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26518 Fusion of knuckle joints T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26520 Release knuckle contracture T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26525 Release finger contracture T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26530 Revise knuckle joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
26531 Revise knuckle with implant T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
26535 Revise finger joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
26536 Revise/implant finger joint T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
26540 Repair hand joint T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26541 Repair hand joint with graft T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26542 Repair hand joint with graft T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26545 Reconstruct finger joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26546 Repair nonunion hand T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26548 Reconstruct finger joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26550 Construct thumb replacement T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26551 Great toe-hand transfer C
26553 Single transfer, toe-hand C
26554 Double transfer, toe-hand C
26555 Positional change of finger T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26556 Toe joint transfer C
26560 Repair of web finger T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26561 Repair of web finger T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26562 Repair of web finger T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26565 Correct metacarpal flaw T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26567 Correct finger deformity T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26568 Lengthen metacarpal/finger T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26580 Repair hand deformity T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26587 Reconstruct extra finger T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26590 Repair finger deformity T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26591 Repair muscles of hand T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26593 Release muscles of hand T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26596 Excision constricting tissue T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26600 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26605 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26607 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26608 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26615 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26641 Treat thumb dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26645 Treat thumb fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26650 Treat thumb fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26665 Treat thumb fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26670 Treat hand dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26675 Treat hand dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26676 Pin hand dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26685 Treat hand dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26686 Treat hand dislocation T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
26700 Treat knuckle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26705 Treat knuckle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26706 Pin knuckle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26715 Treat knuckle dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26720 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26725 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26727 Treat finger fracture, each T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26735 Treat finger fracture, each T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26740 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26742 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26746 Treat finger fracture, each T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26750 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26755 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26756 Pin finger fracture, each T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26765 Treat finger fracture, each T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
26770 Treat finger dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26775 Treat finger dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
26776 Pin finger dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26785 Treat finger dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
26820 Thumb fusion with graft T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26841 Fusion of thumb T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26842 Thumb fusion with graft T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26843 Fusion of hand joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26844 Fusion/graft of hand joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26850 Fusion of knuckle T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26852 Fusion of knuckle with graft T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26860 Fusion of finger joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26861 Fusion of finger jnt, add-on T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26862 Fusion/graft of finger joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26863 Fuse/graft added joint T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26910 Amputate metacarpal bone T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
26951 Amputation of finger/thumb T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26952 Amputation of finger/thumb T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
26989 Hand/finger surgery T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
26990 Drainage of pelvis lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
26991 Drainage of pelvis bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
26992 Drainage of bone lesion C
27000 Incision of hip tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27001 Incision of hip tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27003 Incision of hip tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27005 Incision of hip tendon C
27006 Incision of hip tendons CH T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27025 Incision of hip/thigh fascia C
27030 Drainage of hip joint C
27033 Exploration of hip joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27035 Denervation of hip joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27036 Excision of hip joint/muscle C
27040 Biopsy of soft tissues T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
27041 Biopsy of soft tissues T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
27047 Remove hip/pelvis lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27048 Remove hip/pelvis lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27049 Remove tumor, hip/pelvis T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27050 Biopsy of sacroiliac joint T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27052 Biopsy of hip joint T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27054 Removal of hip joint lining C
27060 Removal of ischial bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27062 Remove femur lesion/bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27065 Removal of hip bone lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27066 Removal of hip bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27067 Remove/graft hip bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27070 Partial removal of hip bone C
27071 Partial removal of hip bone C
27075 Extensive hip surgery C
27076 Extensive hip surgery C
27077 Extensive hip surgery C
27078 Extensive hip surgery C
27079 Extensive hip surgery C
27080 Removal of tail bone T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27086 Remove hip foreign body T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
27087 Remove hip foreign body T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27090 Removal of hip prosthesis C
27091 Removal of hip prosthesis C
27093 Injection for hip x-ray N
27095 Injection for hip x-ray N
27096 Inject sacroiliac joint B
27097 Revision of hip tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27098 Transfer tendon to pelvis T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27100 Transfer of abdominal muscle T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27105 Transfer of spinal muscle T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27110 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27111 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27120 Reconstruction of hip socket C
27122 Reconstruction of hip socket C
27125 Partial hip replacement C
27130 Total hip arthroplasty C
27132 Total hip arthroplasty C
27134 Revise hip joint replacement C
27137 Revise hip joint replacement C
27138 Revise hip joint replacement C
27140 Transplant femur ridge C
27146 Incision of hip bone C
27147 Revision of hip bone C
27151 Incision of hip bones C
27156 Revision of hip bones C
27158 Revision of pelvis C
27161 Incision of neck of femur C
27165 Incision/fixation of femur C
27170 Repair/graft femur head/neck C
27175 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27176 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27177 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27178 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27179 Revise head/neck of femur C
27181 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27185 Revision of femur epiphysis C
27187 Reinforce hip bones C
27193 Treat pelvic ring fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27194 Treat pelvic ring fracture T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27200 Treat tail bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27202 Treat tail bone fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27215 Treat pelvic fracture(s) C
27216 Treat pelvic ring fracture T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27217 Treat pelvic ring fracture C
27218 Treat pelvic ring fracture C
27220 Treat hip socket fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27222 Treat hip socket fracture C
27226 Treat hip wall fracture C
27227 Treat hip fracture(s) C
27228 Treat hip fracture(s) C
27230 Treat thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27232 Treat thigh fracture C
27235 Treat thigh fracture T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27236 Treat thigh fracture C
27238 Treat thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27240 Treat thigh fracture C
27244 Treat thigh fracture C
27245 Treat thigh fracture C
27246 Treat thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27248 Treat thigh fracture C
27250 Treat hip dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27252 Treat hip dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27253 Treat hip dislocation C
27254 Treat hip dislocation C
27256 Treat hip dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27257 Treat hip dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27258 Treat hip dislocation C
27259 Treat hip dislocation C
27265 Treat hip dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27266 Treat hip dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27275 Manipulation of hip joint T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27280 Fusion of sacroiliac joint C
27282 Fusion of pubic bones C
27284 Fusion of hip joint C
27286 Fusion of hip joint C
27290 Amputation of leg at hip C
27295 Amputation of leg at hip C
27299 Pelvis/hip joint surgery T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27301 Drain thigh/knee lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
27303 Drainage of bone lesion C
27305 Incise thigh tendon fascia T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27306 Incision of thigh tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27307 Incision of thigh tendons T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27310 Exploration of knee joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27323 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
27324 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27325 Neurectomy, hamstring T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
27326 Neurectomy, popliteal T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
27327 Removal of thigh lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27328 Removal of thigh lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27329 Remove tumor, thigh/knee T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27330 Biopsy, knee joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27331 Explore/treat knee joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27332 Removal of knee cartilage T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27333 Removal of knee cartilage T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27334 Remove knee joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27335 Remove knee joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27340 Removal of kneecap bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27345 Removal of knee cyst T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27347 Remove knee cyst T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27350 Removal of kneecap T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27355 Remove femur lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27356 Remove femur lesion/graft T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27357 Remove femur lesion/graft T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27358 Remove femur lesion/fixation T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27360 Partial removal, leg bone(s) T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27365 Extensive leg surgery C
27370 Injection for knee x-ray N
27372 Removal of foreign body T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27380 Repair of kneecap tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27381 Repair/graft kneecap tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27385 Repair of thigh muscle T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27386 Repair/graft of thigh muscle T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27390 Incision of thigh tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27391 Incision of thigh tendons T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27392 Incision of thigh tendons T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27393 Lengthening of thigh tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27394 Lengthening of thigh tendons T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27395 Lengthening of thigh tendons T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27396 Transplant of thigh tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27397 Transplants of thigh tendons T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27400 Revise thigh muscles/tendons T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27403 Repair of knee cartilage T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27405 Repair of knee ligament T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27407 Repair of knee ligament T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27409 Repair of knee ligaments T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27412 Autochondrocyte implant knee T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
27415 Osteochondral knee allograft T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
27418 Repair degenerated kneecap T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27420 Revision of unstable kneecap T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27422 Revision of unstable kneecap T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27424 Revision/removal of kneecap T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27425 Lat retinacular release open T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27427 Reconstruction, knee T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27428 Reconstruction, knee T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27429 Reconstruction, knee T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27430 Revision of thigh muscles T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27435 Incision of knee joint T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27437 Revise kneecap T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
27438 Revise kneecap with implant T 0048 51.0431 $3,251.09 $650.22
27440 Revision of knee joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
27441 Revision of knee joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
27442 Revision of knee joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
27443 Revision of knee joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
27445 Revision of knee joint C
27446 Revision of knee joint T 0681 191.2387 $12,180.57 $2,436.11
27447 Total knee arthroplasty C
27448 Incision of thigh C
27450 Incision of thigh C
27454 Realignment of thigh bone C
27455 Realignment of knee C
27457 Realignment of knee C
27465 Shortening of thigh bone C
27466 Lengthening of thigh bone C
27468 Shorten/lengthen thighs C
27470 Repair of thigh C
27472 Repair/graft of thigh C
27475 Surgery to stop leg growth T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27477 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27479 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27485 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27486 Revise/replace knee joint C
27487 Revise/replace knee joint C
27488 Removal of knee prosthesis C
27495 Reinforce thigh C
27496 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27497 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27498 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27499 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27500 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27501 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27502 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27503 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27506 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27507 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27508 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27509 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
27510 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27511 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27513 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27514 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27516 Treat thigh fx growth plate T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27517 Treat thigh fx growth plate T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27519 Treat thigh fx growth plate C
27520 Treat kneecap fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27524 Treat kneecap fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27530 Treat knee fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27532 Treat knee fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27535 Treat knee fracture C
27536 Treat knee fracture C
27538 Treat knee fracture(s) T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27540 Treat knee fracture C
27550 Treat knee dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27552 Treat knee dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27556 Treat knee dislocation C
27557 Treat knee dislocation C
27558 Treat knee dislocation C
27560 Treat kneecap dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27562 Treat kneecap dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27566 Treat kneecap dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27570 Fixation of knee joint T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27580 Fusion of knee C
27590 Amputate leg at thigh C
27591 Amputate leg at thigh C
27592 Amputate leg at thigh C
27594 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27596 Amputation follow-up surgery C
27598 Amputate lower leg at knee C
27599 Leg surgery procedure T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27600 Decompression of lower leg T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27601 Decompression of lower leg T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27602 Decompression of lower leg T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27603 Drain lower leg lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
27604 Drain lower leg bursa T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27605 Incision of achilles tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
27606 Incision of achilles tendon T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27607 Treat lower leg bone lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27610 Explore/treat ankle joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27612 Exploration of ankle joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27613 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
27614 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27615 Remove tumor, lower leg T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27618 Remove lower leg lesion T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
27619 Remove lower leg lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
27620 Explore/treat ankle joint T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27625 Remove ankle joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27626 Remove ankle joint lining T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27630 Removal of tendon lesion T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27635 Remove lower leg bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27637 Remove/graft leg bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27638 Remove/graft leg bone lesion T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27640 Partial removal of tibia T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27641 Partial removal of fibula T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27645 Extensive lower leg surgery C
27646 Extensive lower leg surgery C
27647 Extensive ankle/heel surgery T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27648 Injection for ankle x-ray N
27650 Repair achilles tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27652 Repair/graft achilles tendon T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27654 Repair of achilles tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27656 Repair leg fascia defect T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27658 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27659 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27664 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27665 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27675 Repair lower leg tendons T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27676 Repair lower leg tendons T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27680 Release of lower leg tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27681 Release of lower leg tendons T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27685 Revision of lower leg tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27686 Revise lower leg tendons T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27687 Revision of calf tendon T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27690 Revise lower leg tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27691 Revise lower leg tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27692 Revise additional leg tendon T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27695 Repair of ankle ligament T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27696 Repair of ankle ligaments T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27698 Repair of ankle ligament T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27700 Revision of ankle joint T 0047 35.9249 $2,288.16 $537.00 $457.63
27702 Reconstruct ankle joint C
27703 Reconstruction, ankle joint C
27704 Removal of ankle implant T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27705 Incision of tibia T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27707 Incision of fibula T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27709 Incision of tibia fibula T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27712 Realignment of lower leg C
27715 Revision of lower leg C
27720 Repair of tibia CH T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27722 Repair/graft of tibia CH T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
27724 Repair/graft of tibia C
27725 Repair of lower leg C
27727 Repair of lower leg C
27730 Repair of tibia epiphysis T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27732 Repair of fibula epiphysis T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27734 Repair lower leg epiphyses T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27740 Repair of leg epiphyses T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27742 Repair of leg epiphyses T 0051 43.5953 $2,776.72 $555.34
27745 Reinforce tibia T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27750 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27752 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27756 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
27758 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27759 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
27760 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27762 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27766 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27780 Treatment of fibula fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27781 Treatment of fibula fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27784 Treatment of fibula fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27786 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27788 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27792 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27808 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27810 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27814 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27816 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27818 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27822 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27823 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
27824 Treat lower leg fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27825 Treat lower leg fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27826 Treat lower leg fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27827 Treat lower leg fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
27828 Treat lower leg fracture T 0064 60.0595 $3,825.37 $835.70 $765.07
27829 Treat lower leg joint T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27830 Treat lower leg dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27831 Treat lower leg dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27832 Treat lower leg dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27840 Treat ankle dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
27842 Treat ankle dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27846 Treat ankle dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27848 Treat ankle dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
27860 Fixation of ankle joint T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
27870 Fusion of ankle joint, open T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27871 Fusion of tibiofibular joint T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
27880 Amputation of lower leg C
27881 Amputation of lower leg C
27882 Amputation of lower leg C
27884 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27886 Amputation follow-up surgery C
27888 Amputation of foot at ankle C
27889 Amputation of foot at ankle T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
27892 Decompression of leg T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27893 Decompression of leg T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27894 Decompression of leg T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
27899 Leg/ankle surgery procedure T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28001 Drainage of bursa of foot T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
28002 Treatment of foot infection T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
28003 Treatment of foot infection T 0049 21.5761 $1,374.25 $274.85
28005 Treat foot bone lesion T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28008 Incision of foot fascia T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28010 Incision of toe tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28011 Incision of toe tendons T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28020 Exploration of foot joint T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28022 Exploration of foot joint T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28024 Exploration of toe joint T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28035 Decompression of tibia nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
28043 Excision of foot lesion T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
28045 Excision of foot lesion T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28046 Resection of tumor, foot T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28050 Biopsy of foot joint lining T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28052 Biopsy of foot joint lining T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28054 Biopsy of toe joint lining T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28055 Neurectomy, foot T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
28060 Partial removal, foot fascia T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28062 Removal of foot fascia T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28070 Removal of foot joint lining T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28072 Removal of foot joint lining T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28080 Removal of foot lesion T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28086 Excise foot tendon sheath T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28088 Excise foot tendon sheath T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28090 Removal of foot lesion T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28092 Removal of toe lesions T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28100 Removal of ankle/heel lesion T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28102 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28103 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28104 Removal of foot lesion T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28106 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28107 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28108 Removal of toe lesions T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28110 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28111 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28112 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28113 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28114 Removal of metatarsal heads T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28116 Revision of foot T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28118 Removal of heel bone T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28119 Removal of heel spur T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28120 Part removal of ankle/heel T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28122 Partial removal of foot bone T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28124 Partial removal of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28126 Partial removal of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28130 Removal of ankle bone T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28140 Removal of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28150 Removal of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28153 Partial removal of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28160 Partial removal of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28171 Extensive foot surgery T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28173 Extensive foot surgery T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28175 Extensive foot surgery T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28190 Removal of foot foreign body T 0019 4.4463 $283.20 $71.80 $56.64
28192 Removal of foot foreign body T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
28193 Removal of foot foreign body T 0020 8.7155 $555.12 $111.02
28200 Repair of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28202 Repair/graft of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28208 Repair of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28210 Repair/graft of foot tendon T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28220 Release of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28222 Release of foot tendons T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28225 Release of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28226 Release of foot tendons T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28230 Incision of foot tendon(s) T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28232 Incision of toe tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28234 Incision of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28238 Revision of foot tendon T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28240 Release of big toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28250 Revision of foot fascia T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28260 Release of midfoot joint T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28261 Revision of foot tendon T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28262 Revision of foot and ankle T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28264 Release of midfoot joint T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28270 Release of foot contracture T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28272 Release of toe joint, each T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28280 Fusion of toes T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28285 Repair of hammertoe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28286 Repair of hammertoe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28288 Partial removal of foot bone T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28289 Repair hallux rigidus T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28290 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28292 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28293 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28294 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28296 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28297 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28298 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28299 Correction of bunion T 0057 29.8356 $1,900.32 $475.90 $380.06
28300 Incision of heel bone T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28302 Incision of ankle bone T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28304 Incision of midfoot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28305 Incise/graft midfoot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28306 Incision of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28307 Incision of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28308 Incision of metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28309 Incision of metatarsals T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28310 Revision of big toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28312 Revision of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28313 Repair deformity of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28315 Removal of sesamoid bone T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28320 Repair of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28322 Repair of metatarsals T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28340 Resect enlarged toe tissue T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28341 Resect enlarged toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28344 Repair extra toe(s) T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28345 Repair webbed toe(s) T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28360 Reconstruct cleft foot T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28400 Treatment of heel fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28405 Treatment of heel fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28406 Treatment of heel fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28415 Treat heel fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28420 Treat/graft heel fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28430 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28435 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28436 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28445 Treat ankle fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28450 Treat midfoot fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28455 Treat midfoot fracture, each T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28456 Treat midfoot fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28465 Treat midfoot fracture, each T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28470 Treat metatarsal fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28475 Treat metatarsal fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28476 Treat metatarsal fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28485 Treat metatarsal fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28490 Treat big toe fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28495 Treat big toe fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28496 Treat big toe fracture T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28505 Treat big toe fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28510 Treatment of toe fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28515 Treatment of toe fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28525 Treat toe fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28530 Treat sesamoid bone fracture T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28531 Treat sesamoid bone fracture T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28540 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28545 Treat foot dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28546 Treat foot dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28555 Repair foot dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28570 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28575 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28576 Treat foot dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28585 Repair foot dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28600 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28605 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28606 Treat foot dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28615 Repair foot dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28630 Treat toe dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28635 Treat toe dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
28636 Treat toe dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28645 Repair toe dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28660 Treat toe dislocation T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
28665 Treat toe dislocation T 0045 15.0176 $956.52 $268.40 $191.30
28666 Treat toe dislocation T 0062 26.3092 $1,675.71 $372.80 $335.14
28675 Repair of toe dislocation T 0063 40.3466 $2,569.80 $548.30 $513.96
28705 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28715 Fusion of foot bones CH T 0052 78.6518 $5,009.57 $1,001.91
28725 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28730 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28735 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28737 Revision of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28740 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28750 Fusion of big toe joint T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28755 Fusion of big toe joint T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28760 Fusion of big toe joint T 0056 44.471 $2,832.49 $566.50
28800 Amputation of midfoot C
28805 Amputation thru metatarsal C
28810 Amputation toe metatarsal T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28820 Amputation of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28825 Partial amputation of toe T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
28890 High energy eswt, plantar f T 0050 29.3263 $1,867.88 $373.58
28899 Foot/toes surgery procedure T 0043 1.8742 $119.37 $23.87
29000 Application of body cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29010 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29015 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29020 Application of body cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29025 Application of body cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29035 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29040 Application of body cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29044 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29046 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29049 Application of figure eight S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29055 Application of shoulder cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29058 Application of shoulder cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29065 Application of long arm cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29075 Application of forearm cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29085 Apply hand/wrist cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29086 Apply finger cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29105 Apply long arm splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29125 Apply forearm splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29126 Apply forearm splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29130 Application of finger splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29131 Application of finger splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29200 Strapping of chest S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29220 Strapping of low back S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29240 Strapping of shoulder S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29260 Strapping of elbow or wrist S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29280 Strapping of hand or finger S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29305 Application of hip cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29325 Application of hip casts S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29345 Application of long leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29355 Application of long leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29358 Apply long leg cast brace S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29365 Application of long leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29405 Apply short leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29425 Apply short leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29435 Apply short leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29440 Addition of walker to cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29445 Apply rigid leg cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29450 Application of leg cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29505 Application, long leg splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29515 Application lower leg splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29520 Strapping of hip S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29530 Strapping of knee S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29540 Strapping of ankle and/or ft S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29550 Strapping of toes S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29580 Application of paste boot S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29590 Application of foot splint S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29700 Removal/revision of cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29705 Removal/revision of cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29710 Removal/revision of cast S 0426 2.2383 $142.56 $28.51
29715 Removal/revision of cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29720 Repair of body cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29730 Windowing of cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29740 Wedging of cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29750 Wedging of clubfoot cast S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29799 Casting/strapping procedure S 0058 1.1272 $71.79 $14.36
29800 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29804 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29805 Shoulder arthroscopy, dx T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29806 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29807 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29819 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29820 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29821 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29822 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29823 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29824 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29825 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29826 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29827 Arthroscop rotator cuff repr T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29830 Elbow arthroscopy T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29834 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29835 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29836 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29837 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29838 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29840 Wrist arthroscopy T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29843 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29844 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29845 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29846 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29847 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29850 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29851 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29855 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29856 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29860 Hip arthroscopy, dx T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29861 Hip arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29862 Hip arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29863 Hip arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29866 Autgrft implnt, knee w/scope T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29867 Allgrft implnt, knee w/scope T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29868 Meniscal trnspl, knee w/scpe T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29870 Knee arthroscopy, dx T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29871 Knee arthroscopy/drainage T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29873 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29874 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29875 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29876 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29877 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29879 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29882 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29883 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29884 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29885 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29886 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29887 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29888 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29889 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29891 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29892 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29893 Scope, plantar fasciotomy T 0055 21.1762 $1,348.78 $355.30 $269.76
29894 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29895 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29897 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29898 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
29899 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 47.7765 $3,043.03 $804.70 $608.61
29900 Mcp joint arthroscopy, dx T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
29901 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
29902 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg T 0053 16.822 $1,071.44 $253.40 $214.29
29999 Arthroscopy of joint T 0041 29.4467 $1,875.55 $375.11
30000 Drainage of nose lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
30020 Drainage of nose lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
3006F Cxr doc rev M
30100 Intranasal biopsy T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
30110 Removal of nose polyp(s) T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
30115 Removal of nose polyp(s) T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
30117 Removal of intranasal lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
30118 Removal of intranasal lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
3011F Lipid panel doc rev M
30120 Revision of nose T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
30124 Removal of nose lesion T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
30125 Removal of nose lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30130 Excise inferior turbinate T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
30140 Resect inferior turbinate T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
3014F Screen mammo doc rev M
30150 Partial removal of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30160 Removal of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3017F Colorectal ca screen doc rev M
30200 Injection treatment of nose T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
3020F Lvf assess M
30210 Nasal sinus therapy T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
3021F Lvef mod/sever deprs syst M
30220 Insert nasal septal button T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
3022F Lvef =40% systolic M
3023F Spirom doc rev M
3025F Spirom fev/fvc70% w copd M
3027F Spirom fev/fvc=70%/ w/o copd M
3028F O2 saturation doc rev M
30300 Remove nasal foreign body X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
30310 Remove nasal foreign body T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
30320 Remove nasal foreign body T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
3035F O2 saturation =88% /pa0 =55 M
3037F O2 saturation 88% /pao55 M
30400 Reconstruction of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3040F Fev40% predicted value M
30410 Reconstruction of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30420 Reconstruction of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3042F Fev=40% predicted value M
30430 Revision of nose T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
30435 Revision of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3044F HG a1c level 7.0% M
30450 Revision of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3045F HG a1c level 7.0-9.0% M
30460 Revision of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30462 Revision of nose T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30465 Repair nasal stenosis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3046F Hemoglobin a1c level 9.0% M
3048F LDL-C 100 mg/dL M
3049F LDL-C 100-129 mg/dL M
3050F LDL-C = 130 mg/dL M
30520 Repair of nasal septum T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
30540 Repair nasal defect T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30545 Repair nasal defect T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30560 Release of nasal adhesions T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
30580 Repair upper jaw fistula T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
30600 Repair mouth/nose fistula T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3060F Pos microalbuminuria rev M
3061F Neg microalbuminuria rev M
30620 Intranasal reconstruction T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3062F Pos macroalbuminuria rev M
30630 Repair nasal septum defect T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
3066F Nephropathy doc tx M
3072F Low risk for retinopathy M
3073F Pre-surg eye measures doc'd M
3074F Syst bp 130 mm hg M
3075F Syst bp ?130-139 mm hg M
3077F Syst bp = 140 mm hg M
3078F Diast bp 80 mm hg M
3079F Diast bp 80-89 mm hg M
30801 Ablate inf turbinate, superf T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
30802 Cauterization, inner nose T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
3080F Diast bp = 90 mm hg M
3082F Kt/v 1.2 M
3083F Kt/v ? 1.2 and 1.7 M
3084F Kt/v?1.7 M
3085F Suicide risk assessed M
3088F MDD, mild M
3089F MDD, moderate M
30901 Control of nosebleed T 0250 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
30903 Control of nosebleed T 0250 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
30905 Control of nosebleed T 0250 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
30906 Repeat control of nosebleed T 0250 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
3090F MDD, severe; w/o psych M
30915 Ligation, nasal sinus artery T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
3091F MDD, severe; w/ psych M
30920 Ligation, upper jaw artery T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
3092F MDD, in remission M
30930 Ther fx, nasal inf turbinate T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
3093F Doc new diag 1st/addl. mdd M
3095F Central dexa results doc'd M
3096F Central dexa ordered M
30999 Nasal surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
31000 Irrigation, maxillary sinus T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
31002 Irrigation, sphenoid sinus T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
3100F Carot blk doc'd w/ carot ref M
3101F Intl carot blk 30-99% range M
31020 Exploration, maxillary sinus T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
3102F Int carot blk 30% M
31030 Exploration, maxillary sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31032 Explore sinus, remove polyps T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31040 Exploration behind upper jaw T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31050 Exploration, sphenoid sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31051 Sphenoid sinus surgery T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31070 Exploration of frontal sinus T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31075 Exploration of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31080 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31081 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31084 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31085 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31086 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31087 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31090 Exploration of sinuses T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3110F Pres/absn hmrhg/lesion doc'd M
3111F Ct/mri brain done w/in 24hrs M
3112F Ct/mri brain done 24 hrs M
31200 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31201 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31205 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3120F 12-lead ecg performed M
31225 Removal of upper jaw C
31230 Removal of upper jaw C
31231 Nasal endoscopy, dx T 0072 1.573 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx T 0072 1.573 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
31235 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31237 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31238 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31239 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31240 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31254 Revision of ethmoid sinus T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31255 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31256 Exploration maxillary sinus T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31267 Endoscopy, maxillary sinus T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31276 Sinus endoscopy, surgical T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31287 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31288 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31290 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg C
31291 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg C
31292 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31293 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31294 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31299 Sinus surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
31300 Removal of larynx lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
3130F Upper gi endoscopy performed M
31320 Diagnostic incision, larynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3132F Doc ref. upper gi endoscopy M
31360 Removal of larynx C
31365 Removal of larynx C
31367 Partial removal of larynx C
31368 Partial removal of larynx C
31370 Partial removal of larynx C
31375 Partial removal of larynx C
31380 Partial removal of larynx C
31382 Partial removal of larynx C
31390 Removal of larynx pharynx C
31395 Reconstruct larynx pharynx C
31400 Revision of larynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3140F Forceps esoph biopsy done M
3141F Upper gi endo shows barrtt's M
31420 Removal of epiglottis T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
3142F Upper gi endo not barrtt's M
3143F Doc order barium swallow tst M
31500 Insert emergency airway S 0094 2.5547 $162.72 $46.20 $32.54
31502 Change of windpipe airway CH S 0078 1.3636 $86.85 $17.37
31505 Diagnostic laryngoscopy T 0071 0.8256 $52.58 $11.20 $10.52
31510 Laryngoscopy with biopsy T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31511 Remove foreign body, larynx T 0072 1.573 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
31512 Removal of larynx lesion T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31513 Injection into vocal cord T 0072 1.573 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
31515 Laryngoscopy for aspiration T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31520 Dx laryngoscopy, newborn T 0072 1.573 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
31525 Dx laryngoscopy excl nb T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31526 Dx laryngoscopy w/oper scope T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31527 Laryngoscopy for treatment T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31528 Laryngoscopy and dilation T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31529 Laryngoscopy and dilation T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31530 Laryngoscopy w/fb removal T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31531 Laryngoscopy w/fb op scope T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31535 Laryngoscopy w/biopsy T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31536 Laryngoscopy w/bx op scope T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31540 Laryngoscopy w/exc of tumor T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31541 Larynscop w/tumr exc + scope T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31545 Remove vc lesion w/scope T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31546 Remove vc lesion scope/graft T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31560 Laryngoscop w/arytenoidectom T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31561 Larynscop, remve cart + scop T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31570 Laryngoscope w/vc inj T 0074 17.4546 $1,111.74 $292.20 $222.35
31571 Laryngoscop w/vc inj + scope T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31575 Diagnostic laryngoscopy T 0072 1.573 $100.19 $21.20 $20.04
31576 Laryngoscopy with biopsy T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31577 Remove foreign body, larynx T 0073 4.206 $267.89 $69.10 $53.58
31578 Removal of larynx lesion T 0075 23.2819 $1,482.89 $445.90 $296.58
31579 Diagnostic laryngoscopy T 0073 4.206 $267.89 $69.10 $53.58
31580 Revision of larynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31582 Revision of larynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31584 Treat larynx fracture C
31587 Revision of larynx C
31588 Revision of larynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31590 Reinnervate larynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31595 Larynx nerve surgery T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31599 Larynx surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
31600 Incision of windpipe T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31601 Incision of windpipe T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31603 Incision of windpipe T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
31605 Incision of windpipe T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
31610 Incision of windpipe T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31611 Surgery/speech prosthesis T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31612 Puncture/clear windpipe T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31613 Repair windpipe opening T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31614 Repair windpipe opening T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31615 Visualization of windpipe T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31620 Endobronchial us add-on CH N
31622 Dx bronchoscope/wash T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31623 Dx bronchoscope/brush T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31624 Dx bronchoscope/lavage T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31625 Bronchoscopy w/biopsy(s) T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31628 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, each T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31629 Bronchoscopy/needle bx, each T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31630 Bronchoscopy dilate/fx repr T 0415 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
31631 Bronchoscopy, dilate w/stent T 0415 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
31632 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, add'l T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31633 Bronchoscopy/needle bx add'l T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31635 Bronchoscopy w/fb removal T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31636 Bronchoscopy, bronch stents T 0415 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
31637 Bronchoscopy, stent add-on T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31638 Bronchoscopy, revise stent T 0415 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
31640 Bronchoscopy w/tumor excise T 0415 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
31641 Bronchoscopy, treat blockage T 0415 24.2882 $1,546.99 $459.90 $309.40
31643 Diag bronchoscope/catheter T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31645 Bronchoscopy, clear airways T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31646 Bronchoscopy, reclear airway T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31656 Bronchoscopy, inj for x-ray T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
31715 Injection for bronchus x-ray N
31717 Bronchial brush biopsy T 0073 4.206 $267.89 $69.10 $53.58
31720 Clearance of airways CH S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
31725 Clearance of airways C
31730 Intro, windpipe wire/tube T 0073 4.206 $267.89 $69.10 $53.58
31750 Repair of windpipe T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31755 Repair of windpipe T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
31760 Repair of windpipe C
31766 Reconstruction of windpipe C
31770 Repair/graft of bronchus C
31775 Reconstruct bronchus C
31780 Reconstruct windpipe C
31781 Reconstruct windpipe C
31785 Remove windpipe lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31786 Remove windpipe lesion C
31800 Repair of windpipe injury C
31805 Repair of windpipe injury C
31820 Closure of windpipe lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
31825 Repair of windpipe defect T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31830 Revise windpipe scar T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
31899 Airways surgical procedure T 0076 10.1732 $647.96 $189.80 $129.59
32000 Drainage of chest T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32002 Treatment of collapsed lung T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32005 Treat lung lining chemically T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32019 Insert pleural catheter T 0652 31.7598 $2,022.88 $404.58
32020 Insertion of chest tube T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32035 Exploration of chest C
32036 Exploration of chest C
32095 Biopsy through chest wall C
32100 Exploration/biopsy of chest C
32110 Explore/repair chest C
32120 Re-exploration of chest C
32124 Explore chest free adhesions C
32140 Removal of lung lesion(s) C
32141 Remove/treat lung lesions C
32150 Removal of lung lesion(s) C
32151 Remove lung foreign body C
32160 Open chest heart massage C
32200 Drain, open, lung lesion C
32201 Drain, percut, lung lesion T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32215 Treat chest lining C
32220 Release of lung C
32225 Partial release of lung C
32310 Removal of chest lining C
32320 Free/remove chest lining C
32400 Needle biopsy chest lining T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
32402 Open biopsy chest lining C
32405 Biopsy, lung or mediastinum T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
32420 Puncture/clear lung T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32440 Removal of lung C
32442 Sleeve pneumonectomy C
32445 Removal of lung C
32480 Partial removal of lung C
32482 Bilobectomy C
32484 Segmentectomy C
32486 Sleeve lobectomy C
32488 Completion pneumonectomy C
32491 Lung volume reduction C
32500 Partial removal of lung C
32501 Repair bronchus add-on C
32503 Resect apical lung tumor C
32504 Resect apical lung tum/chest C
32540 Removal of lung lesion C
32601 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
32602 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
32603 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
32604 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
32605 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
32606 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
32650 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32651 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32652 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32653 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32654 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32655 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32656 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32657 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32658 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32659 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32660 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32661 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32662 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32663 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32664 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32665 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32800 Repair lung hernia C
32810 Close chest after drainage C
32815 Close bronchial fistula C
32820 Reconstruct injured chest C
32850 Donor pneumonectomy C
32851 Lung transplant, single C
32852 Lung transplant with bypass C
32853 Lung transplant, double C
32854 Lung transplant with bypass C
32855 Prepare donor lung, single C
32856 Prepare donor lung, double C
32900 Removal of rib(s) C
32905 Revise repair chest wall C
32906 Revise repair chest wall C
32940 Revision of lung C
32960 Therapeutic pneumothorax T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
32997 Total lung lavage C
32998 Perq rf ablate tx, pul tumor T 0423 44.1192 $2,810.08 $562.02
32999 Chest surgery procedure T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
33010 Drainage of heart sac T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
33011 Repeat drainage of heart sac T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
33015 Incision of heart sac C
33020 Incision of heart sac C
33025 Incision of heart sac C
33030 Partial removal of heart sac C
33031 Partial removal of heart sac C
33050 Removal of heart sac lesion C
33120 Removal of heart lesion C
33130 Removal of heart lesion C
33140 Heart revascularize (tmr) C
33141 Heart tmr w/other procedure C
33202 Insert epicard eltrd, open C
33203 Insert epicard eltrd, endo C
33206 Insertion of heart pacemaker T 0089 122.5662 $7,806.61 $1,682.20 $1,561.32
33207 Insertion of heart pacemaker T 0089 122.5662 $7,806.61 $1,682.20 $1,561.32
33208 Insertion of heart pacemaker T 0655 144.2764 $9,189.40 $1,837.88
33210 Insertion of heart electrode T 0106 75.0068 $4,777.41 $955.48
33211 Insertion of heart electrode T 0106 75.0068 $4,777.41 $955.48
33212 Insertion of pulse generator T 0090 99.8268 $6,358.27 $1,612.80 $1,271.65
33213 Insertion of pulse generator T 0654 106.9053 $6,809.12 $1,361.82
33214 Upgrade of pacemaker system T 0655 144.2764 $9,189.40 $1,837.88
33215 Reposition pacing-defib lead T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33216 Insert lead pace-defib, one T 0106 75.0068 $4,777.41 $955.48
33217 Insert lead pace-defib, dual T 0106 75.0068 $4,777.41 $955.48
33218 Repair lead pace-defib, one T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33220 Repair lead pace-defib, dual T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33222 Revise pocket, pacemaker CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
33223 Revise pocket, pacing-defib CH T 0136 15.4399 $983.41 $196.68
33224 Insert pacing lead connect T 0418 250.5383 $15,957.54 $3,191.51
33225 L ventric pacing lead add-on T 0418 250.5383 $15,957.54 $3,191.51
33226 Reposition l ventric lead T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33233 Removal of pacemaker system T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33234 Removal of pacemaker system T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33235 Removal pacemaker electrode T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33236 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33237 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33238 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33240 Insert pulse generator CH T 0107 353.1242 $22,491.54 $4,498.31
33241 Remove pulse generator T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33243 Remove eltrd/thoracotomy C
33244 Remove eltrd, transven T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
33249 Eltrd/insert pace-defib CH T 0108 403.0232 $25,669.76 $5,133.95
33250 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33251 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33254 Ablate atria, lmtd C
33255 Ablate atria w/o bypass, ext C
33256 Ablate atria w/bypass, exten C
33261 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33265 Ablate atria w/bypass, endo C
33266 Ablate atria w/o bypass endo C
33282 Implant pat-active ht record S 0680 71.6463 $4,563.37 $912.67
33284 Remove pat-active ht record T 0109 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
33300 Repair of heart wound C
33305 Repair of heart wound C
33310 Exploratory heart surgery C
33315 Exploratory heart surgery C
33320 Repair major blood vessel(s) C
33321 Repair major vessel C
33322 Repair major blood vessel(s) C
33330 Insert major vessel graft C
33332 Insert major vessel graft C
33335 Insert major vessel graft C
33400 Repair of aortic valve C
33401 Valvuloplasty, open C
33403 Valvuloplasty, w/cp bypass C
33404 Prepare heart-aorta conduit C
33405 Replacement of aortic valve C
33406 Replacement of aortic valve C
33410 Replacement of aortic valve C
33411 Replacement of aortic valve C
33412 Replacement of aortic valve C
33413 Replacement of aortic valve C
33414 Repair of aortic valve C
33415 Revision, subvalvular tissue C
33416 Revise ventricle muscle C
33417 Repair of aortic valve C
33420 Revision of mitral valve C
33422 Revision of mitral valve C
33425 Repair of mitral valve C
33426 Repair of mitral valve C
33427 Repair of mitral valve C
33430 Replacement of mitral valve C
33460 Revision of tricuspid valve C
33463 Valvuloplasty, tricuspid C
33464 Valvuloplasty, tricuspid C
33465 Replace tricuspid valve C
33468 Revision of tricuspid valve C
33470 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33471 Valvotomy, pulmonary valve C
33472 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33474 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33475 Replacement, pulmonary valve C
33476 Revision of heart chamber C
33478 Revision of heart chamber C
33496 Repair, prosth valve clot C
33500 Repair heart vessel fistula C
33501 Repair heart vessel fistula C
33502 Coronary artery correction C
33503 Coronary artery graft C
33504 Coronary artery graft C
33505 Repair artery w/tunnel C
33506 Repair artery, translocation C
33507 Repair art, intramural C
33508 Endoscopic vein harvest N
33510 CABG, vein, single C
33511 CABG, vein, two C
33512 CABG, vein, three C
33513 CABG, vein, four C
33514 CABG, vein, five C
33516 Cabg, vein, six or more C
33517 CABG, artery-vein, single C
33518 CABG, artery-vein, two C
33519 CABG, artery-vein, three C
33521 CABG, artery-vein, four C
33522 CABG, artery-vein, five C
33523 Cabg, art-vein, six or more C
33530 Coronary artery, bypass/reop C
33533 CABG, arterial, single C
33534 CABG, arterial, two C
33535 CABG, arterial, three C
33536 Cabg, arterial, four or more C
33542 Removal of heart lesion C
33545 Repair of heart damage C
33548 Restore/remodel, ventricle C
33572 Open coronary endarterectomy C
33600 Closure of valve C
33602 Closure of valve C
33606 Anastomosis/artery-aorta C
33608 Repair anomaly w/conduit C
33610 Repair by enlargement C
33611 Repair double ventricle C
33612 Repair double ventricle C
33615 Repair, modified fontan C
33617 Repair single ventricle C
33619 Repair single ventricle C
33641 Repair heart septum defect C
33645 Revision of heart veins C
33647 Repair heart septum defects C
33660 Repair of heart defects C
33665 Repair of heart defects C
33670 Repair of heart chambers C
33675 Close mult vsd C
33676 Close mult vsd w/resection C
33677 Cl mult vsd w/rem pul band C
33681 Repair heart septum defect C
33684 Repair heart septum defect C
33688 Repair heart septum defect C
33690 Reinforce pulmonary artery C
33692 Repair of heart defects C
33694 Repair of heart defects C
33697 Repair of heart defects C
33702 Repair of heart defects C
33710 Repair of heart defects C
33720 Repair of heart defect C
33722 Repair of heart defect C
33724 Repair venous anomaly C
33726 Repair pul venous stenosis C
33730 Repair heart-vein defect(s) C
33732 Repair heart-vein defect C
33735 Revision of heart chamber C
33736 Revision of heart chamber C
33737 Revision of heart chamber C
33750 Major vessel shunt C
33755 Major vessel shunt C
33762 Major vessel shunt C
33764 Major vessel shunt graft C
33766 Major vessel shunt C
33767 Major vessel shunt C
33768 Cavopulmonary shunting C
33770 Repair great vessels defect C
33771 Repair great vessels defect C
33774 Repair great vessels defect C
33775 Repair great vessels defect C
33776 Repair great vessels defect C
33777 Repair great vessels defect C
33778 Repair great vessels defect C
33779 Repair great vessels defect C
33780 Repair great vessels defect C
33781 Repair great vessels defect C
33786 Repair arterial trunk C
33788 Revision of pulmonary artery C
33800 Aortic suspension C
33802 Repair vessel defect C
33803 Repair vessel defect C
33813 Repair septal defect C
33814 Repair septal defect C
33820 Revise major vessel C
33822 Revise major vessel C
33824 Revise major vessel C
33840 Remove aorta constriction C
33845 Remove aorta constriction C
33851 Remove aorta constriction C
33852 Repair septal defect C
33853 Repair septal defect C
33860 Ascending aortic graft C
33861 Ascending aortic graft C
33863 Ascending aortic graft C
33870 Transverse aortic arch graft C
33875 Thoracic aortic graft C
33877 Thoracoabdominal graft C
33880 Endovasc taa repr incl subcl C
33881 Endovasc taa repr w/o subcl C
33883 Insert endovasc prosth, taa C
33884 Endovasc prosth, taa, add-on C
33886 Endovasc prosth, delayed C
33889 Artery transpose/endovas taa C
33891 Car-car bp grft/endovas taa C
33910 Remove lung artery emboli C
33915 Remove lung artery emboli C
33916 Surgery of great vessel C
33917 Repair pulmonary artery C
33920 Repair pulmonary atresia C
33922 Transect pulmonary artery C
33924 Remove pulmonary shunt C
33925 Rpr pul art unifocal w/o cpb C
33926 Repr pul art, unifocal w/cpb C
33930 Removal of donor heart/lung C
33933 Prepare donor heart/lung C
33935 Transplantation, heart/lung C
33940 Removal of donor heart C
33944 Prepare donor heart C
33945 Transplantation of heart C
33960 External circulation assist C
33961 External circulation assist C
33967 Insert ia percut device C
33968 Remove aortic assist device C
33970 Aortic circulation assist C
33971 Aortic circulation assist C
33973 Insert balloon device C
33974 Remove intra-aortic balloon C
33975 Implant ventricular device C
33976 Implant ventricular device C
33977 Remove ventricular device C
33978 Remove ventricular device C
33979 Insert intracorporeal device C
33980 Remove intracorporeal device C
33999 Cardiac surgery procedure T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
34001 Removal of artery clot C
34051 Removal of artery clot C
34101 Removal of artery clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34111 Removal of arm artery clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34151 Removal of artery clot C
34201 Removal of artery clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34203 Removal of leg artery clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34401 Removal of vein clot C
34421 Removal of vein clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34451 Removal of vein clot C
34471 Removal of vein clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34490 Removal of vein clot T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34501 Repair valve, femoral vein T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34502 Reconstruct vena cava C
34510 Transposition of vein valve T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34520 Cross-over vein graft T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34530 Leg vein fusion T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
34800 Endovas aaa repr w/sm tube C
34802 Endovas aaa repr w/2-p part C
34803 Endovas aaa repr w/3-p part C
34804 Endovas aaa repr w/1-p part C
34805 Endovas aaa repr w/long tube C
34808 Endovas iliac a device addon C
34812 Xpose for endoprosth, femorl C
34813 Femoral endovas graft add-on C
34820 Xpose for endoprosth, iliac C
34825 Endovasc extend prosth, init C
34826 Endovasc exten prosth, add'l C
34830 Open aortic tube prosth repr C
34831 Open aortoiliac prosth repr C
34832 Open aortofemor prosth repr C
34833 Xpose for endoprosth, iliac C
34834 Xpose, endoprosth, brachial C
34900 Endovasc iliac repr w/graft C
35001 Repair defect of artery C
35002 Repair artery rupture, neck C
35005 Repair defect of artery C
35011 Repair defect of artery T 0653 41.0875 $2,616.99 $523.40
35013 Repair artery rupture, arm C
35021 Repair defect of artery C
35022 Repair artery rupture, chest C
35045 Repair defect of arm artery C
35081 Repair defect of artery C
35082 Repair artery rupture, aorta C
35091 Repair defect of artery C
35092 Repair artery rupture, aorta C
35102 Repair defect of artery C
35103 Repair artery rupture, groin C
35111 Repair defect of artery C
35112 Repair artery rupture,spleen C
35121 Repair defect of artery C
35122 Repair artery rupture, belly C
35131 Repair defect of artery C
35132 Repair artery rupture, groin C
35141 Repair defect of artery C
35142 Repair artery rupture, thigh C
35151 Repair defect of artery C
35152 Repair artery rupture, knee C
35180 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35182 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35184 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35188 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35189 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35190 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35201 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35206 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35207 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35211 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35216 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35221 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35226 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35231 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35236 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35241 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35246 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35251 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35256 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35261 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0653 41.0875 $2,616.99 $523.40
35266 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0653 41.0875 $2,616.99 $523.40
35271 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35276 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35281 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35286 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0653 41.0875 $2,616.99 $523.40
35301 Rechanneling of artery C
35302 Rechanneling of artery C
35303 Rechanneling of artery C
35304 Rechanneling of artery C
35305 Rechanneling of artery C
35306 Rechanneling of artery C
35311 Rechanneling of artery C
35321 Rechanneling of artery T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35331 Rechanneling of artery C
35341 Rechanneling of artery C
35351 Rechanneling of artery C
35355 Rechanneling of artery C
35361 Rechanneling of artery C
35363 Rechanneling of artery C
35371 Rechanneling of artery C
35372 Rechanneling of artery C
35390 Reoperation, carotid add-on C
35400 Angioscopy C
35450 Repair arterial blockage C
35452 Repair arterial blockage C
35454 Repair arterial blockage C
35456 Repair arterial blockage C
35458 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35459 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35460 Repair venous blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35470 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35471 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35472 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35473 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35474 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35475 Repair arterial blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35476 Repair venous blockage CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
35480 Atherectomy, open C
35481 Atherectomy, open C
35482 Atherectomy, open C
35483 Atherectomy, open C
35484 Atherectomy, open CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35485 Atherectomy, open CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35490 Atherectomy, percutaneous CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35491 Atherectomy, percutaneous CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35492 Atherectomy, percutaneous CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35493 Atherectomy, percutaneous CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35494 Atherectomy, percutaneous CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35495 Atherectomy, percutaneous CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
35500 Harvest vein for bypass CH T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
35501 Artery bypass graft C
35506 Artery bypass graft C
35508 Artery bypass graft C
35509 Artery bypass graft C
35510 Artery bypass graft C
35511 Artery bypass graft C
35512 Artery bypass graft C
35515 Artery bypass graft C
35516 Artery bypass graft C
35518 Artery bypass graft C
35521 Artery bypass graft C
35522 Artery bypass graft C
35525 Artery bypass graft C
35526 Artery bypass graft C
35531 Artery bypass graft C
35533 Artery bypass graft C
35536 Artery bypass graft C
35537 Artery bypass graft C
35538 Artery bypass graft C
35539 Artery bypass graft C
35540 Artery bypass graft C
35548 Artery bypass graft C
35549 Artery bypass graft C
35551 Artery bypass graft C
35556 Artery bypass graft C
35558 Artery bypass graft C
35560 Artery bypass graft C
35563 Artery bypass graft C
35565 Artery bypass graft C
35566 Artery bypass graft C
35571 Artery bypass graft C
35572 Harvest femoropopliteal vein N
35583 Vein bypass graft C
35585 Vein bypass graft C
35587 Vein bypass graft C
35600 Harvest artery for cabg C
35601 Artery bypass graft C
35606 Artery bypass graft C
35612 Artery bypass graft C
35616 Artery bypass graft C
35621 Artery bypass graft C
35623 Bypass graft, not vein C
35626 Artery bypass graft C
35631 Artery bypass graft C
35636 Artery bypass graft C
35637 Artery bypass graft C
35638 Artery bypass graft C
35642 Artery bypass graft C
35645 Artery bypass graft C
35646 Artery bypass graft C
35647 Artery bypass graft C
35650 Artery bypass graft C
35651 Artery bypass graft C
35654 Artery bypass graft C
35656 Artery bypass graft C
35661 Artery bypass graft C
35663 Artery bypass graft C
35665 Artery bypass graft C
35666 Artery bypass graft C
35671 Artery bypass graft C
35681 Composite bypass graft C
35682 Composite bypass graft C
35683 Composite bypass graft C
35685 Bypass graft patency/patch T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35686 Bypass graft/av fist patency T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35691 Arterial transposition C
35693 Arterial transposition C
35694 Arterial transposition C
35695 Arterial transposition C
35697 Reimplant artery each C
35700 Reoperation, bypass graft C
35701 Exploration, carotid artery C
35721 Exploration, femoral artery C
35741 Exploration popliteal artery C
35761 Exploration of artery/vein T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
35800 Explore neck vessels C
35820 Explore chest vessels C
35840 Explore abdominal vessels C
35860 Explore limb vessels T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
35870 Repair vessel graft defect C
35875 Removal of clot in graft T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35876 Removal of clot in graft T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35879 Revise graft w/vein T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35881 Revise graft w/vein T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35883 Revise graft w/nonauto graft T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35884 Revise graft w/vein T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
35901 Excision, graft, neck C
35903 Excision, graft, extremity T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
35905 Excision, graft, thorax C
35907 Excision, graft, abdomen C
36000 Place needle in vein N
36002 Pseudoaneurysm injection trt S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
36005 Injection ext venography N
36010 Place catheter in vein N
36011 Place catheter in vein N
36012 Place catheter in vein N
36013 Place catheter in artery N
36014 Place catheter in artery N
36015 Place catheter in artery N
36100 Establish access to artery N
36120 Establish access to artery N
36140 Establish access to artery N
36145 Artery to vein shunt N
36160 Establish access to aorta N
36200 Place catheter in aorta N
36215 Place catheter in artery N
36216 Place catheter in artery N
36217 Place catheter in artery N
36218 Place catheter in artery N
36245 Place catheter in artery N
36246 Place catheter in artery N
36247 Place catheter in artery N
36248 Place catheter in artery N
36260 Insertion of infusion pump T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36261 Revision of infusion pump T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36262 Removal of infusion pump T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36299 Vessel injection procedure N
36400 Bl draw 3 yrs fem/jugular N
36405 Bl draw 3 yrs scalp vein N
36406 Bl draw 3 yrs other vein N
36410 Non-routine bl draw 3 yrs N
36415 Routine venipuncture A
36416 Capillary blood draw N
36420 Vein access cutdown 1 yr T 0035 0.2091 $13.32 $2.66
36425 Vein access cutdown 1 yr T 0035 0.2091 $13.32 $2.66
36430 Blood transfusion service S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
36440 Bl push transfuse, 2 yr or S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
36450 Bl exchange/transfuse, nb S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
36455 Bl exchange/transfuse non-nb S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
36460 Transfusion service, fetal S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
36468 Injection(s), spider veins CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
36469 Injection(s), spider veins CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
36470 Injection therapy of vein CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
36471 Injection therapy of veins CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
36475 Endovenous rf, 1st vein T 0091 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
36476 Endovenous rf, vein add-on CH T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
36478 Endovenous laser, 1st vein T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
36479 Endovenous laser vein addon T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
36481 Insertion of catheter, vein N
36500 Insertion of catheter, vein N
36510 Insertion of catheter, vein N
36511 Apheresis wbc S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
36512 Apheresis rbc S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
36513 Apheresis platelets S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
36514 Apheresis plasma S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
36515 Apheresis, adsorp/reinfuse S 0112 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
36516 Apheresis, selective S 0112 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
36522 Photopheresis S 0112 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
36540 Collect blood venous device Q 0624 0.5763 $36.71 $12.60 $7.34
36550 Declot vascular device T 0676 2.5179 $160.37 $32.07
36555 Insert non-tunnel cv cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36556 Insert non-tunnel cv cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36557 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36558 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36560 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36561 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36563 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36565 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0625 87.32 $5,561.67 $1,112.33
36568 Insert picc cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36569 Insert picc cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36570 Insert picvad cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36571 Insert picvad cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36575 Repair tunneled cv cath CH T 0109 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
36576 Repair tunneled cv cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36578 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36580 Replace cvad cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36581 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36582 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36583 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36584 Replace picc cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36585 Replace picvad cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36589 Removal tunneled cv cath CH T 0109 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
36590 Removal tunneled cv cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36595 Mech remov tunneled cv cath T 0622 24.5273 $1,562.22 $312.44
36596 Mech remov tunneled cv cath T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36597 Reposition venous catheter T 0621 11.0043 $700.90 $140.18
36598 Inj w/fluor, eval cv device CH T 0676 2.5179 $160.37 $32.07
36600 Withdrawal of arterial blood Q 0035 0.2091 $13.32 $2.66
36620 Insertion catheter, artery N
36625 Insertion catheter, artery N
36640 Insertion catheter, artery T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
36660 Insertion catheter, artery C
36680 Insert needle, bone cavity T 0002 1.1915 $75.89 $15.18
36800 Insertion of cannula T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
36810 Insertion of cannula T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
36815 Insertion of cannula T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
36818 Av fuse, uppr arm, cephalic T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36819 Av fuse, uppr arm, basilic T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36820 Av fusion/forearm vein T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36821 Av fusion direct any site T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36822 Insertion of cannula(s) C
36823 Insertion of cannula(s) C
36825 Artery-vein autograft T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36830 Artery-vein nonautograft T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36831 Open thrombect av fistula T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36832 Av fistula revision, open T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36833 Av fistula revision T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36834 Repair A-V aneurysm T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36835 Artery to vein shunt T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
36838 Dist revas ligation, hemo T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
36860 External cannula declotting T 0676 2.5179 $160.37 $32.07
36861 Cannula declotting T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
36870 Percut thrombect av fistula T 0653 41.0875 $2,616.99 $523.40
37140 Revision of circulation C
37145 Revision of circulation C
37160 Revision of circulation C
37180 Revision of circulation C
37181 Splice spleen/kidney veins C
37182 Insert hepatic shunt (tips) C
37183 Remove hepatic shunt (tips) T 0229 89.7027 $5,713.43 $1,142.69
37184 Prim art mech thrombectomy T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
37185 Prim art m-thrombect add-on T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
37186 Sec art m-thrombect add-on T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
37187 Venous mech thrombectomy T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
37188 Venous m-thrombectomy add-on T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
37195 Thrombolytic therapy, stroke T 0676 2.5179 $160.37 $32.07
37200 Transcatheter biopsy CH T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
37201 Transcatheter therapy infuse CH T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
37202 Transcatheter therapy infuse CH T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
37203 Transcatheter retrieval CH T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
37204 Transcatheter occlusion CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
37205 Transcath iv stent, percut T 0229 89.7027 $5,713.43 $1,142.69
37206 Transcath iv stent/perc addl T 0229 89.7027 $5,713.43 $1,142.69
37207 Transcath iv stent, open T 0229 89.7027 $5,713.43 $1,142.69
37208 Transcath iv stent/open addl T 0229 89.7027 $5,713.43 $1,142.69
37209 Change iv cath at thromb tx CH T 0623 29.3210 $1,867.54 $373.51
37210 Embolization uterine fibroid T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
37215 Transcath stent, cca w/eps C
37216 Transcath stent, cca w/o eps E
37250 Iv us first vessel add-on CH N
37251 Iv us each add vessel add-on CH N
37500 Endoscopy ligate perf veins T 0091 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
37501 Vascular endoscopy procedure T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37565 Ligation of neck vein T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
37600 Ligation of neck artery T 0093 30.8639 $1,965.81 $393.16
37605 Ligation of neck artery T 0091 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
37606 Ligation of neck artery T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37607 Ligation of a-v fistula T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37609 Temporal artery procedure T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
37615 Ligation of neck artery T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37616 Ligation of chest artery C
37617 Ligation of abdomen artery C
37618 Ligation of extremity artery C
37620 Revision of major vein T 0091 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
37650 Revision of major vein T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37660 Revision of major vein C
37700 Revise leg vein CH T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37718 Ligate/strip short leg vein CH T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37722 Ligate/strip long leg vein T 0091 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
37735 Removal of leg veins/lesion T 0091 43.6609 $2,780.89 $556.18
37760 Ligation, leg veins, open T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37765 Phleb veins - extrem - to 20 T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37766 Phleb veins - extrem 20+ T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37780 Revision of leg vein T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37785 Ligate/divide/excise vein T 0092 26.4396 $1,684.02 $336.80
37788 Revascularization, penis C
37790 Penile venous occlusion T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
37799 Vascular surgery procedure T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
38100 Removal of spleen, total C
38101 Removal of spleen, partial C
38102 Removal of spleen, total C
38115 Repair of ruptured spleen C
38120 Laparoscopy, splenectomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
38129 Laparoscope proc, spleen T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
38200 Injection for spleen x-ray N
38204 Bl donor search management N
38205 Harvest allogenic stem cells S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
38206 Harvest auto stem cells S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
38207 Cryopreserve stem cells CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
38208 Thaw preserved stem cells CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
38209 Wash harvest stem cells CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
38210 T-cell depletion of harvest CH S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
38211 Tumor cell deplete of harvst CH S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
38212 Rbc depletion of harvest CH S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
38213 Platelet deplete of harvest CH S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
38214 Volume deplete of harvest CH S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
38215 Harvest stem cell concentrte CH S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
38220 Bone marrow aspiration T 0003 3.239 $206.30 $41.26
38221 Bone marrow biopsy T 0003 3.239 $206.30 $41.26
38230 Bone marrow collection CH S 0112 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
38240 Bone marrow/stem transplant CH S 0112 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
38241 Bone marrow/stem transplant CH S 0112 31.9648 $2,035.93 $433.20 $407.19
38242 Lymphocyte infuse transplant S 0111 12.1982 $776.94 $198.40 $155.39
38300 Drainage, lymph node lesion T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
38305 Drainage, lymph node lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
38308 Incision of lymph channels T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38380 Thoracic duct procedure C
38381 Thoracic duct procedure C
38382 Thoracic duct procedure C
38500 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38505 Needle biopsy, lymph nodes T 0005 7.3012 $465.04 $93.01
38510 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38520 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38525 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38530 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38542 Explore deep node(s), neck T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
38550 Removal, neck/armpit lesion T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38555 Removal, neck/armpit lesion T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38562 Removal, pelvic lymph nodes C
38564 Removal, abdomen lymph nodes C
38570 Laparoscopy, lymph node biop T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
38571 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
38572 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
38589 Laparoscope proc, lymphatic T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
38700 Removal of lymph nodes, neck T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38720 Removal of lymph nodes, neck T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38724 Removal of lymph nodes, neck C
38740 Remove armpit lymph nodes T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
38745 Remove armpit lymph nodes T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
38746 Remove thoracic lymph nodes C
38747 Remove abdominal lymph nodes C
38760 Remove groin lymph nodes T 0113 23.5105 $1,497.45 $299.49
38765 Remove groin lymph nodes C
38770 Remove pelvis lymph nodes C
38780 Remove abdomen lymph nodes C
38790 Inject for lymphatic x-ray N
38792 Identify sentinel node Q 0389 1.5806 $100.67 $33.80 $20.13
38794 Access thoracic lymph duct N
38999 Blood/lymph system procedure S 0110 3.4924 $222.44 $44.49
39000 Exploration of chest C
39010 Exploration of chest C
39200 Removal chest lesion C
39220 Removal chest lesion C
39400 Visualization of chest T 0069 33.1688 $2,112.62 $591.60 $422.52
39499 Chest procedure C
39501 Repair diaphragm laceration C
39502 Repair paraesophageal hernia C
39503 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39520 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39530 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39531 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39540 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39541 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39545 Revision of diaphragm C
39560 Resect diaphragm, simple C
39561 Resect diaphragm, complex C
39599 Diaphragm surgery procedure C
4000F Tobacco use txmnt counseling M
4001F Tobacco use txmnt, pharmacol M
4002F Statin therapy, rx M
4003F Pt ed write/oral, pts w/ hf M
4005F Pharm thx for op rx'd M
4006F Beta-blocker therapy rx M
4007F Antiox vit/min supp rx'd M
4009F Ace/arb inhibitor therapy rx M
4011F Oral antiplatelet therapy rx M
4012F Warfarin therapy rx M
4014F Written discharge instr prvd M
4015F Persist asthma medicine ctrl M
4016F Anti-inflm/anlgsc agent rx M
4017F Gi prophylaxis for nsaid rx M
4018F Therapy exercise joint rx M
4019F Doc recpt counsl vit d/calc+ M
4025F Inhaled broncholidator rx M
4030F Oxygen therapy rx M
4033F Pulmonary rehab rec M
4035F Influenza imm rec M
4037F Influenza imm order/admin M
4040F pneumoc imm order/admin M
4041F Doc order cefazolin/cefurox M
4042F Doc antibio not given M
4043F Doc order given stop antibio M
4044F Doc order given vte prophylx M
4045F Empiric antibiotic rx M
4046F Doc antibio given b/4 surg M
4047F Doc antibio given b/4 surg M
4048F Doc antibio given b/4 surg M
40490 Biopsy of lip T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
4049F Doc order given stop antibio M
40500 Partial excision of lip T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
4050F Ht care plan doc M
40510 Partial excision of lip T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
4051F Referred for an av fistula M
40520 Partial excision of lip T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
40525 Reconstruct lip with flap T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
40527 Reconstruct lip with flap T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
4052F Hemodialysis via av fistula M
40530 Partial removal of lip T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
4053F Hemodialysis via av graft M
4054F Hemodialysis via catheter M
4055F Pt. rcvng periton dialysis M
4056F Approp. oral rehyd. recomm'd M
4058F Ped gastro ed given, caregvr M
4060F Psych svcs provided M
4062F Pt referral psych doc'd M
4064F Antidepressant rx M
40650 Repair lip T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
40652 Repair lip T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
40654 Repair lip T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
4065F Antipsychotic rx M
4066F Ect provided M
4067F Pt referral for ect doc'd M
40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
40701 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
40702 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
4070F Dvt prophylx recv'd day 2 M
40720 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
4073F Oral antiplat thx rx dischrg M
4075F Anticoag thx rx at dischrg M
40761 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
4077F Doc t-pa admin considered M
40799 Lip surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
4079F Doc rehab svcs considered M
40800 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
40801 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
40804 Removal, foreign body, mouth X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
40805 Removal, foreign body, mouth T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
40806 Incision of lip fold T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
40808 Biopsy of mouth lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
40810 Excision of mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
40812 Excise/repair mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
40814 Excise/repair mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
40816 Excision of mouth lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
40818 Excise oral mucosa for graft T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
40819 Excise lip or cheek fold T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
40820 Treatment of mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
40830 Repair mouth laceration T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
40831 Repair mouth laceration T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
40840 Reconstruction of mouth T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
40842 Reconstruction of mouth T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
40843 Reconstruction of mouth T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
40844 Reconstruction of mouth T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
40845 Reconstruction of mouth T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
4084F Aspirin recv'd w/in 24 hrs M
40899 Mouth surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41000 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41005 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41006 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41007 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41008 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41009 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41010 Incision of tongue fold T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41015 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41016 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41017 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41018 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41100 Biopsy of tongue T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41105 Biopsy of tongue T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41108 Biopsy of floor of mouth T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41110 Excision of tongue lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41112 Excision of tongue lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41113 Excision of tongue lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41114 Excision of tongue lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41115 Excision of tongue fold T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41116 Excision of mouth lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41120 Partial removal of tongue T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41130 Partial removal of tongue C
41135 Tongue and neck surgery C
41140 Removal of tongue C
41145 Tongue removal, neck surgery C
41150 Tongue, mouth, jaw surgery C
41153 Tongue, mouth, neck surgery C
41155 Tongue, jaw, neck surgery C
41250 Repair tongue laceration T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41251 Repair tongue laceration T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41252 Repair tongue laceration T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41500 Fixation of tongue T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41510 Tongue to lip surgery T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41520 Reconstruction, tongue fold T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41599 Tongue and mouth surgery T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
41800 Drainage of gum lesion T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
41805 Removal foreign body, gum T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41806 Removal foreign body,jawbone T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41820 Excision, gum, each quadrant T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41821 Excision of gum flap T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
41822 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41823 Excision of gum lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41825 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41826 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41827 Excision of gum lesion T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41828 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41830 Removal of gum tissue T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41850 Treatment of gum lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41870 Gum graft T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41872 Repair gum T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
41874 Repair tooth socket T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
41899 Dental surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42000 Drainage mouth roof lesion T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42100 Biopsy roof of mouth T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
42104 Excision lesion, mouth roof T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42106 Excision lesion, mouth roof T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42107 Excision lesion, mouth roof T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42120 Remove palate/lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42140 Excision of uvula T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
42145 Repair palate, pharynx/uvula T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42160 Treatment mouth roof lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42180 Repair palate T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42182 Repair palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42200 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42205 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42210 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42215 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42220 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42225 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42226 Lengthening of palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42227 Lengthening of palate T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42235 Repair palate T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42260 Repair nose to lip fistula T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42280 Preparation, palate mold T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42281 Insertion, palate prosthesis T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42299 Palate/uvula surgery T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42300 Drainage of salivary gland T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42305 Drainage of salivary gland T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42310 Drainage of salivary gland T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42320 Drainage of salivary gland T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42330 Removal of salivary stone T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42335 Removal of salivary stone T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42340 Removal of salivary stone T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42400 Biopsy of salivary gland T 0005 7.3012 $465.04 $93.01
42405 Biopsy of salivary gland T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42408 Excision of salivary cyst T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42409 Drainage of salivary cyst T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42420 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42425 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42426 Excise parotid gland/lesion C
42440 Excise submaxillary gland T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42450 Excise sublingual gland T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42500 Repair salivary duct T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42505 Repair salivary duct T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42507 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42508 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42509 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42510 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42550 Injection for salivary x-ray N
42600 Closure of salivary fistula T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42650 Dilation of salivary duct T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
42660 Dilation of salivary duct T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42665 Ligation of salivary duct T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42699 Salivary surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42700 Drainage of tonsil abscess T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
42720 Drainage of throat abscess T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42725 Drainage of throat abscess T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42800 Biopsy of throat T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
42802 Biopsy of throat T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42804 Biopsy of upper nose/throat T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42806 Biopsy of upper nose/throat T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42808 Excise pharynx lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42809 Remove pharynx foreign body X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
42810 Excision of neck cyst T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42815 Excision of neck cyst T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42820 Remove tonsils and adenoids T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42821 Remove tonsils and adenoids T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42825 Removal of tonsils T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42826 Removal of tonsils T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42830 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42831 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42835 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42836 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42842 Extensive surgery of throat T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42844 Extensive surgery of throat T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42845 Extensive surgery of throat C
42860 Excision of tonsil tags T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42870 Excision of lingual tonsil T 0258 22.9075 $1,459.05 $437.20 $291.81
42890 Partial removal of pharynx T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42892 Revision of pharyngeal walls T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42894 Revision of pharyngeal walls C
42900 Repair throat wound T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
42950 Reconstruction of throat T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42953 Repair throat, esophagus C
42955 Surgical opening of throat T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
42960 Control throat bleeding T 0250 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
42961 Control throat bleeding C
42962 Control throat bleeding T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
42970 Control nose/throat bleeding T 0250 1.1708 $74.57 $25.30 $14.91
42971 Control nose/throat bleeding C
42972 Control nose/throat bleeding T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
42999 Throat surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
43020 Incision of esophagus T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
43030 Throat muscle surgery T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
43045 Incision of esophagus C
43100 Excision of esophagus lesion C
43101 Excision of esophagus lesion C
43107 Removal of esophagus C
43108 Removal of esophagus C
43112 Removal of esophagus C
43113 Removal of esophagus C
43116 Partial removal of esophagus C
43117 Partial removal of esophagus C
43118 Partial removal of esophagus C
43121 Partial removal of esophagus C
43122 Partial removal of esophagus C
43123 Partial removal of esophagus C
43124 Removal of esophagus C
43130 Removal of esophagus pouch T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
43135 Removal of esophagus pouch C
43200 Esophagus endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43201 Esoph scope w/submucous inj T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43202 Esophagus endoscopy, biopsy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43204 Esoph scope w/sclerosis inj T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43205 Esophagus endoscopy/ligation T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43215 Esophagus endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43216 Esophagus endoscopy/lesion T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43217 Esophagus endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43219 Esophagus endoscopy T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
43220 Esoph endoscopy, dilation T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43226 Esoph endoscopy, dilation T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43227 Esoph endoscopy, repair T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43228 Esoph endoscopy, ablation T 0422 24.648 $1,569.91 $445.06 $313.98
43231 Esoph endoscopy w/us exam T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43232 Esoph endoscopy w/us fn bx T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43234 Upper GI endoscopy, exam T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43236 Uppr gi scope w/submuc inj T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43237 Endoscopic us exam, esoph T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43238 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43239 Upper GI endoscopy, biopsy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43240 Esoph endoscope w/drain cyst T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43241 Upper GI endoscopy with tube T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43242 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43243 Upper gi endoscopy inject T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43244 Upper GI endoscopy/ligation T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43245 Uppr gi scope dilate strictr T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43246 Place gastrostomy tube T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43247 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43249 Esoph endoscopy, dilation T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43250 Upper GI endoscopy/tumor T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43251 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43255 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43256 Uppr gi endoscopy w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
43257 Uppr gi scope w/thrml txmnt T 0422 24.648 $1,569.91 $445.06 $313.98
43258 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43259 Endoscopic ultrasound exam T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43260 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43261 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43262 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43263 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43264 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43265 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43267 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43268 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
43269 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
43271 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43272 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 21.282 $1,355.51 $271.10
43280 Laparoscopy, fundoplasty T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
43289 Laparoscope proc, esoph T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
43300 Repair of esophagus C
43305 Repair esophagus and fistula C
43310 Repair of esophagus C
43312 Repair esophagus and fistula C
43313 Esophagoplasty congenital C
43314 Tracheo-esophagoplasty cong C
43320 Fuse esophagus stomach C
43324 Revise esophagus stomach C
43325 Revise esophagus stomach C
43326 Revise esophagus stomach C
43330 Repair of esophagus C
43331 Repair of esophagus C
43340 Fuse esophagus intestine C
43341 Fuse esophagus intestine C
43350 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43351 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43352 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43360 Gastrointestinal repair C
43361 Gastrointestinal repair C
43400 Ligate esophagus veins C
43401 Esophagus surgery for veins C
43405 Ligate/staple esophagus C
43410 Repair esophagus wound C
43415 Repair esophagus wound C
43420 Repair esophagus opening C
43425 Repair esophagus opening C
43450 Dilate esophagus T 0140 6.0867 $387.68 $91.40 $77.54
43453 Dilate esophagus T 0140 6.0867 $387.68 $91.40 $77.54
43456 Dilate esophagus T 0140 6.0867 $387.68 $91.40 $77.54
43458 Dilate esophagus CH T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43460 Pressure treatment esophagus C
43496 Free jejunum flap, microvasc C
43499 Esophagus surgery procedure T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43500 Surgical opening of stomach C
43501 Surgical repair of stomach C
43502 Surgical repair of stomach C
43510 Surgical opening of stomach T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43520 Incision of pyloric muscle C
43600 Biopsy of stomach T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43605 Biopsy of stomach C
43610 Excision of stomach lesion C
43611 Excision of stomach lesion C
43620 Removal of stomach C
43621 Removal of stomach C
43622 Removal of stomach C
43631 Removal of stomach, partial C
43632 Removal of stomach, partial C
43633 Removal of stomach, partial C
43634 Removal of stomach, partial C
43635 Removal of stomach, partial C
43640 Vagotomy pylorus repair C
43641 Vagotomy pylorus repair C
43644 Lap gastric bypass/roux-en-y C
43645 Lap gastr bypass incl smll i C
43647 Lap impl electrode, antrum T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
43648 Lap revise/remv eltrd antrum T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
43651 Laparoscopy, vagus nerve T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
43652 Laparoscopy, vagus nerve T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
43653 Laparoscopy, gastrostomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
43659 Laparoscope proc, stom T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
43750 Place gastrostomy tube T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43752 Nasal/orogastric w/stent X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
43760 Change gastrostomy tube T 0121 3.2914 $209.64 $43.80 $41.93
43761 Reposition gastrostomy tube CH T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43770 Lap, place gastr adjust band C
43771 Lap, revise adjust gast band C
43772 Lap, remove adjust gast band C
43773 Lap, change adjust gast band C
43774 Lap remov adj gast band/port C
43800 Reconstruction of pylorus C
43810 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43820 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43825 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43830 Place gastrostomy tube T 0422 24.648 $1,569.91 $445.06 $313.98
43831 Place gastrostomy tube T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43832 Place gastrostomy tube C
43840 Repair of stomach lesion C
43842 V-band gastroplasty E
43843 Gastroplasty w/o v-band C
43845 Gastroplasty duodenal switch C
43846 Gastric bypass for obesity C
43847 Gastric bypass incl small i C
43848 Revision gastroplasty C
43850 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43855 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43860 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43865 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43870 Repair stomach opening T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
43880 Repair stomach-bowel fistula C
43881 Impl/redo electrd, antrum C
43882 Revise/remove electrd antrum C
43886 Revise gastric port, open CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
43887 Remove gastric port, open CH T 0135 4.6816 $298.19 $59.64
43888 Change gastric port, open CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
43999 Stomach surgery procedure T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
44005 Freeing of bowel adhesion C
44010 Incision of small bowel C
44015 Insert needle cath bowel C
44020 Explore small intestine C
44021 Decompress small bowel C
44025 Incision of large bowel C
44050 Reduce bowel obstruction C
44055 Correct malrotation of bowel C
44100 Biopsy of bowel T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
44110 Excise intestine lesion(s) C
44111 Excision of bowel lesion(s) C
44120 Removal of small intestine C
44121 Removal of small intestine C
44125 Removal of small intestine C
44126 Enterectomy w/o taper, cong C
44127 Enterectomy w/taper, cong C
44128 Enterectomy cong, add-on C
44130 Bowel to bowel fusion C
44132 Enterectomy, cadaver donor C
44133 Enterectomy, live donor C
44135 Intestine transplnt, cadaver C
44136 Intestine transplant, live C
44137 Remove intestinal allograft C
44139 Mobilization of colon C
44140 Partial removal of colon C
44141 Partial removal of colon C
44143 Partial removal of colon C
44144 Partial removal of colon C
44145 Partial removal of colon C
44146 Partial removal of colon C
44147 Partial removal of colon C
44150 Removal of colon C
44151 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44155 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44156 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44157 Colectomy w/ileoanal anast C
44158 Colectomy w/neo-rectum pouch C
44160 Removal of colon C
44180 Lap, enterolysis T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
44186 Lap, jejunostomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
44187 Lap, ileo/jejuno-stomy C
44188 Lap, colostomy C
44202 Lap, enterectomy C
44203 Lap resect s/intestine, addl C
44204 Laparo partial colectomy C
44205 Lap colectomy part w/ileum C
44206 Lap part colectomy w/stoma T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
44207 L colectomy/coloproctostomy T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
44208 L colectomy/coloproctostomy T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
44210 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44211 Lap colectomy w/proctectomy C
44212 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44213 Lap, mobil splenic fl add-on T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
44227 Lap, close enterostomy C
44238 Laparoscope proc, intestine T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
44300 Open bowel to skin C
44310 Ileostomy/jejunostomy C
44312 Revision of ileostomy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
44314 Revision of ileostomy C
44316 Devise bowel pouch C
44320 Colostomy C
44322 Colostomy with biopsies C
44340 Revision of colostomy CH T 0137 20.9338 $1,333.34 $266.67
44345 Revision of colostomy C
44346 Revision of colostomy C
44360 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44361 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44363 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44364 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44365 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44366 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44369 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44370 Small bowel endoscopy/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
44372 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44373 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44376 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44377 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44378 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44379 S bowel endoscope w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
44380 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44382 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
44383 Ileoscopy w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
44385 Endoscopy of bowel pouch T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44386 Endoscopy, bowel pouch/biop T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44388 Colonoscopy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44389 Colonoscopy with biopsy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44390 Colonoscopy for foreign body T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44391 Colonoscopy for bleeding T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44392 Colonoscopy polypectomy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44393 Colonoscopy, lesion removal T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44394 Colonoscopy w/snare T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
44397 Colonoscopy w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
44500 Intro, gastrointestinal tube T 0121 3.2914 $209.64 $43.80 $41.93
44602 Suture, small intestine C
44603 Suture, small intestine C
44604 Suture, large intestine C
44605 Repair of bowel lesion C
44615 Intestinal stricturoplasty C
44620 Repair bowel opening C
44625 Repair bowel opening C
44626 Repair bowel opening C
44640 Repair bowel-skin fistula C
44650 Repair bowel fistula C
44660 Repair bowel-bladder fistula C
44661 Repair bowel-bladder fistula C
44680 Surgical revision, intestine C
44700 Suspend bowel w/prosthesis C
44701 Intraop colon lavage add-on N
44715 Prepare donor intestine C
44720 Prep donor intestine/venous C
44721 Prep donor intestine/artery C
44799 Unlisted procedure intestine T 0153 25.4636 $1,621.85 $397.90 $324.37
44800 Excision of bowel pouch C
44820 Excision of mesentery lesion C
44850 Repair of mesentery C
44899 Bowel surgery procedure C
44900 Drain app abscess, open C
44901 Drain app abscess, percut T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
44950 Appendectomy C
44955 Appendectomy add-on C
44960 Appendectomy C
44970 Laparoscopy, appendectomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
44979 Laparoscope proc, app T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
45000 Drainage of pelvic abscess CH T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
45005 Drainage of rectal abscess T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
45020 Drainage of rectal abscess T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
45100 Biopsy of rectum T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45108 Removal of anorectal lesion T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45110 Removal of rectum C
45111 Partial removal of rectum C
45112 Removal of rectum C
45113 Partial proctectomy C
45114 Partial removal of rectum C
45116 Partial removal of rectum C
45119 Remove rectum w/reservoir C
45120 Removal of rectum C
45121 Removal of rectum and colon C
45123 Partial proctectomy C
45126 Pelvic exenteration C
45130 Excision of rectal prolapse C
45135 Excision of rectal prolapse C
45136 Excise ileoanal reservior C
45150 Excision of rectal stricture T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45160 Excision of rectal lesion T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45170 Excision of rectal lesion T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45190 Destruction, rectal tumor T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy dx T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45305 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/bx T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45307 Proctosigmoidoscopy fb T 0428 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
45308 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45309 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45315 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45317 Proctosigmoidoscopy bleed T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45320 Proctosigmoidoscopy ablate T 0428 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
45321 Proctosigmoidoscopy volvul T 0428 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
45327 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
45330 Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
45331 Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
45332 Sigmoidoscopy w/fb removal T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
45333 Sigmoidoscopy polypectomy T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45334 Sigmoidoscopy for bleeding T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45335 Sigmoidoscopy w/submuc inj T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
45337 Sigmoidoscopy decompress T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
45338 Sigmoidoscopy w/tumr remove T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45339 Sigmoidoscopy w/ablate tumr T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45340 Sig w/balloon dilation T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45341 Sigmoidoscopy w/ultrasound T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45342 Sigmoidoscopy w/us guide bx T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
45345 Sigmoidoscopy w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
45355 Surgical colonoscopy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45379 Colonoscopy w/fb removal T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45381 Colonoscopy, submucous inj T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45382 Colonoscopy/control bleeding T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45386 Colonoscopy dilate stricture T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45387 Colonoscopy w/stent T 0384 25.2289 $1,606.90 $321.38
45391 Colonoscopy w/endoscope us T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45392 Colonoscopy w/endoscopic fnb T 0143 9.036 $575.53 $186.00 $115.11
45395 Lap, removal of rectum C
45397 Lap, remove rectum w/pouch C
45400 Laparoscopic proc C
45402 Lap proctopexy w/sig resect C
45499 Laparoscope proc, rectum T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
45500 Repair of rectum T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45505 Repair of rectum T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
45520 Treatment of rectal prolapse CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
45540 Correct rectal prolapse C
45541 Correct rectal prolapse T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
45550 Repair rectum/remove sigmoid C
45560 Repair of rectocele T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
45562 Exploration/repair of rectum C
45563 Exploration/repair of rectum C
45800 Repair rect/bladder fistula C
45805 Repair fistula w/colostomy C
45820 Repair rectourethral fistula C
45825 Repair fistula w/colostomy C
45900 Reduction of rectal prolapse T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
45905 Dilation of anal sphincter T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45910 Dilation of rectal narrowing T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45915 Remove rectal obstruction CH T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
45990 Surg dx exam, anorectal CH T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
45999 Rectum surgery procedure T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
46020 Placement of seton T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46030 Removal of rectal marker T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
46040 Incision of rectal abscess T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46045 Incision of rectal abscess T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46050 Incision of anal abscess CH T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46060 Incision of rectal abscess T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46070 Incision of anal septum T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46080 Incision of anal sphincter T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46083 Incise external hemorrhoid T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
46200 Removal of anal fissure T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46210 Removal of anal crypt T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46211 Removal of anal crypts T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46220 Removal of anal tag T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46221 Ligation of hemorrhoid(s) T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
46230 Removal of anal tags T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46250 Hemorrhoidectomy T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46255 Hemorrhoidectomy T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46257 Remove hemorrhoids fissure T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46258 Remove hemorrhoids fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46260 Hemorrhoidectomy T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46261 Remove hemorrhoids fissure T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46262 Remove hemorrhoids fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46270 Removal of anal fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46275 Removal of anal fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46280 Removal of anal fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46285 Removal of anal fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46288 Repair anal fistula T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46320 Removal of hemorrhoid clot CH T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46500 Injection into hemorrhoid(s) T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46505 Chemodenervation anal musc T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
46600 Diagnostic anoscopy X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
46604 Anoscopy and dilation T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
46606 Anoscopy and biopsy T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
46608 Anoscopy, remove for body T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
46610 Anoscopy, remove lesion T 0428 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
46611 Anoscopy T 0147 8.8611 $564.39 $112.88
46612 Anoscopy, remove lesions T 0428 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
46614 Anoscopy, control bleeding T 0146 5.1441 $327.64 $65.53
46615 Anoscopy T 0428 21.8923 $1,394.39 $278.88
46700 Repair of anal stricture T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46705 Repair of anal stricture C
46706 Repr of anal fistula w/glue T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46710 Repr per/vag pouch sngl proc C
46712 Repr per/vag pouch dbl proc C
46715 Rep perf anoper fistu C
46716 Rep perf anoper/vestib fistu C
46730 Construction of absent anus C
46735 Construction of absent anus C
46740 Construction of absent anus C
46742 Repair of imperforated anus C
46744 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46746 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46748 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46750 Repair of anal sphincter CH T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46751 Repair of anal sphincter C
46753 Reconstruction of anus T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46754 Removal of suture from anus T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46760 Repair of anal sphincter CH T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46761 Repair of anal sphincter CH T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46762 Implant artificial sphincter CH T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46900 Destruction, anal lesion(s) T 0016 2.7493 $175.11 $35.02
46910 Destruction, anal lesion(s) T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
46916 Cryosurgery, anal lesion(s) CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
46917 Laser surgery, anal lesions CH T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
46922 Excision of anal lesion(s) CH T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
46924 Destruction, anal lesion(s) CH T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
46934 Destruction of hemorrhoids T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46935 Destruction of hemorrhoids T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46936 Destruction of hemorrhoids T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46937 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46938 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46940 Treatment of anal fissure T 0149 23.2282 $1,479.47 $295.89
46942 Treatment of anal fissure T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
46945 Ligation of hemorrhoids T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids T 0155 11.6524 $742.18 $148.44
46947 Hemorrhoidopexy by stapling T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
46999 Anus surgery procedure T 0148 4.5189 $287.82 $57.56
47000 Needle biopsy of liver T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
47001 Needle biopsy, liver add-on N
47010 Open drainage, liver lesion C
47011 Percut drain, liver lesion T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
47015 Inject/aspirate liver cyst C
47100 Wedge biopsy of liver C
47120 Partial removal of liver C
47122 Extensive removal of liver C
47125 Partial removal of liver C
47130 Partial removal of liver C
47133 Removal of donor liver C
47135 Transplantation of liver C
47136 Transplantation of liver C
47140 Partial removal, donor liver C
47141 Partial removal, donor liver C
47142 Partial removal, donor liver C
47143 Prep donor liver, whole C
47144 Prep donor liver, 3-segment C
47145 Prep donor liver, lobe split C
47146 Prep donor liver/venous C
47147 Prep donor liver/arterial C
47300 Surgery for liver lesion C
47350 Repair liver wound C
47360 Repair liver wound C
47361 Repair liver wound C
47362 Repair liver wound C
47370 Laparo ablate liver tumor rf T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
47371 Laparo ablate liver cryosurg T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
47379 Laparoscope procedure, liver T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
47380 Open ablate liver tumor rf C
47381 Open ablate liver tumor cryo C
47382 Percut ablate liver rf T 0423 44.1192 $2,810.08 $562.02
47399 Liver surgery procedure T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
47400 Incision of liver duct C
47420 Incision of bile duct C
47425 Incision of bile duct C
47460 Incise bile duct sphincter C
47480 Incision of gallbladder C
47490 Incision of gallbladder T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47500 Injection for liver x-rays N
47505 Injection for liver x-rays N
47510 Insert catheter, bile duct T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47511 Insert bile duct drain T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47525 Change bile duct catheter T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
47530 Revise/reinsert bile tube T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
47550 Bile duct endoscopy add-on C
47552 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47553 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47554 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47555 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47556 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47560 Laparoscopy w/cholangio T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
47561 Laparo w/cholangio/biopsy T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
47563 Laparo cholecystectomy/graph T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
47564 Laparo cholecystectomy/explr T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
47570 Laparo cholecystoenterostomy C
47579 Laparoscope proc, biliary T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
47600 Removal of gallbladder C
47605 Removal of gallbladder C
47610 Removal of gallbladder C
47612 Removal of gallbladder C
47620 Removal of gallbladder C
47630 Remove bile duct stone T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
47700 Exploration of bile ducts C
47701 Bile duct revision C
47711 Excision of bile duct tumor C
47712 Excision of bile duct tumor C
47715 Excision of bile duct cyst C
47719 Fusion of bile duct cyst C
47720 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47721 Fuse upper gi structures C
47740 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47741 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47760 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47765 Fuse liver ducts bowel C
47780 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47785 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47800 Reconstruction of bile ducts C
47801 Placement, bile duct support C
47802 Fuse liver duct intestine C
47900 Suture bile duct injury C
47999 Bile tract surgery procedure T 0152 28.7304 $1,829.93 $365.99
48000 Drainage of abdomen C
48001 Placement of drain, pancreas C
48020 Removal of pancreatic stone C
48100 Biopsy of pancreas, open C
48102 Needle biopsy, pancreas T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
48105 Resect/debride pancreas C
48120 Removal of pancreas lesion C
48140 Partial removal of pancreas C
48145 Partial removal of pancreas C
48146 Pancreatectomy C
48148 Removal of pancreatic duct C
48150 Partial removal of pancreas C
48152 Pancreatectomy C
48153 Pancreatectomy C
48154 Pancreatectomy C
48155 Removal of pancreas C
48160 Pancreas removal/transplant E
48400 Injection, intraop add-on C
48500 Surgery of pancreatic cyst C
48510 Drain pancreatic pseudocyst C
48511 Drain pancreatic pseudocyst T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
48520 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel C
48540 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel C
48545 Pancreatorrhaphy C
48547 Duodenal exclusion C
48548 Fuse pancreas and bowel C
48550 Donor pancreatectomy E
48551 Prep donor pancreas C
48552 Prep donor pancreas/venous C
48554 Transpl allograft pancreas C
48556 Removal, allograft pancreas C
48999 Pancreas surgery procedure T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
49000 Exploration of abdomen C
49002 Reopening of abdomen C
49010 Exploration behind abdomen C
49020 Drain abdominal abscess C
49021 Drain abdominal abscess T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
49040 Drain, open, abdom abscess C
49041 Drain, percut, abdom abscess T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
49060 Drain, open, retrop abscess C
49061 Drain, percut, retroper absc T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
49062 Drain to peritoneal cavity C
49080 Puncture, peritoneal cavity T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
49081 Removal of abdominal fluid T 0070 5.3095 $338.18 $67.64
49180 Biopsy, abdominal mass T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
49200 Removal of abdominal lesion T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49201 Remove abdom lesion, complex C
49215 Excise sacral spine tumor C
49220 Multiple surgery, abdomen C
49250 Excision of umbilicus T 0153 25.4636 $1,621.85 $397.90 $324.37
49255 Removal of omentum C
49320 Diag laparo separate proc T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49321 Laparoscopy, biopsy T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49322 Laparoscopy, aspiration T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49323 Laparo drain lymphocele T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49324 Lap insertion perm ip cath T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49325 Lap revision perm ip cath T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49326 Lap w/omentopexy add-on T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49329 Laparo proc, abdm/per/oment T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49400 Air injection into abdomen N
49402 Remove foreign body, adbomen T 0153 25.4636 $1,621.85 $397.90 $324.37
49419 Insrt abdom cath for chemotx T 0115 30.5379 $1,945.05 $389.01
49420 Insert abdom drain, temp T 0652 31.7598 $2,022.88 $404.58
49421 Insert abdom drain, perm T 0652 31.7598 $2,022.88 $404.58
49422 Remove perm cannula/catheter T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
49423 Exchange drainage catheter T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
49424 Assess cyst, contrast inject N
49425 Insert abdomen-venous drain C
49426 Revise abdomen-venous shunt T 0153 25.4636 $1,621.85 $397.90 $324.37
49427 Injection, abdominal shunt N
49428 Ligation of shunt C
49429 Removal of shunt T 0105 24.7274 $1,574.96 $370.40 $314.99
49435 Insert subq exten to ip cath T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
49436 Embedded ip cath exit-site T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
49491 Rpr hern preemie reduc T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49492 Rpr ing hern premie, blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49495 Rpr ing hernia baby, reduc T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49496 Rpr ing hernia baby, blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49500 Rpr ing hernia, init, reduce T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49501 Rpr ing hernia, init blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49505 Prp i/hern init reduc 5 yr T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49507 Prp i/hern init block 5 yr T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49520 Rerepair ing hernia, reduce T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49521 Rerepair ing hernia, blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49525 Repair ing hernia, sliding T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49540 Repair lumbar hernia T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49550 Rpr rem hernia, init, reduce T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49553 Rpr fem hernia, init blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49555 Rerepair fem hernia, reduce T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49557 Rerepair fem hernia, blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49560 Rpr ventral hern init, reduc T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49561 Rpr ventral hern init, block T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49565 Rerepair ventrl hern, reduce T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49566 Rerepair ventrl hern, block T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49568 Hernia repair w/mesh T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49570 Rpr epigastric hern, reduce T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49572 Rpr epigastric hern, blocked T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49580 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49582 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49585 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49587 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49590 Repair spigelian hernia T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49600 Repair umbilical lesion T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
49605 Repair umbilical lesion C
49606 Repair umbilical lesion C
49610 Repair umbilical lesion C
49611 Repair umbilical lesion C
49650 Laparo hernia repair initial T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
49651 Laparo hernia repair recur T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
49659 Laparo proc, hernia repair T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
49900 Repair of abdominal wall C
49904 Omental flap, extra-abdom C
49905 Omental flap, intra-abdom C
49906 Free omental flap, microvasc C
49999 Abdomen surgery procedure T 0153 25.4636 $1,621.85 $397.90 $324.37
50010 Exploration of kidney C
50020 Renal abscess, open drain T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50021 Renal abscess, percut drain T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
50040 Drainage of kidney C
50045 Exploration of kidney C
5005F Pt counsld on exam for moles M
50060 Removal of kidney stone C
50065 Incision of kidney C
50070 Incision of kidney C
50075 Removal of kidney stone C
50080 Removal of kidney stone T 0429 45.9021 $2,923.64 $584.73
50081 Removal of kidney stone T 0429 45.9021 $2,923.64 $584.73
50100 Revise kidney blood vessels C
5010F Macul+fndngs to dr mng dm M
50120 Exploration of kidney C
50125 Explore and drain kidney C
50130 Removal of kidney stone C
50135 Exploration of kidney C
5015F Doc fx test/txmnt for op M
50200 Biopsy of kidney T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
50205 Biopsy of kidney C
50220 Remove kidney, open C
50225 Removal kidney open, complex C
50230 Removal kidney open, radical C
50234 Removal of kidney ureter C
50236 Removal of kidney ureter C
50240 Partial removal of kidney C
50250 Cryoablate renal mass open C
50280 Removal of kidney lesion C
50290 Removal of kidney lesion C
50300 Remove cadaver donor kidney C
50320 Remove kidney, living donor C
50323 Prep cadaver renal allograft C
50325 Prep donor renal graft C
50327 Prep renal graft/venous C
50328 Prep renal graft/arterial C
50329 Prep renal graft/ureteral C
50340 Removal of kidney C
50360 Transplantation of kidney C
50365 Transplantation of kidney C
50370 Remove transplanted kidney C
50380 Reimplantation of kidney C
50382 Change ureter stent, percut CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50384 Remove ureter stent, percut T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50387 Change ext/int ureter stent CH T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
50389 Remove renal tube w/fluoro CH T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50390 Drainage of kidney lesion T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
50391 Instll rx agnt into rnal tub T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
50392 Insert kidney drain T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50393 Insert ureteral tube CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50394 Injection for kidney x-ray N
50395 Create passage to kidney T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50396 Measure kidney pressure T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
50398 Change kidney tube CH T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
50400 Revision of kidney/ureter C
50405 Revision of kidney/ureter C
50500 Repair of kidney wound C
50520 Close kidney-skin fistula C
50525 Repair renal-abdomen fistula C
50526 Repair renal-abdomen fistula C
50540 Revision of horseshoe kidney C
50541 Laparo ablate renal cyst T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
50542 Laparo ablate renal mass T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
50543 Laparo partial nephrectomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
50544 Laparoscopy, pyeloplasty T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
50545 Laparo radical nephrectomy C
50546 Laparoscopic nephrectomy C
50547 Laparo removal donor kidney C
50548 Laparo remove w/ureter C
50549 Laparoscope proc, renal T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
50551 Kidney endoscopy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50553 Kidney endoscopy CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50555 Kidney endoscopy biopsy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50557 Kidney endoscopy treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50561 Kidney endoscopy treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50562 Renal scope w/tumor resect T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50570 Kidney endoscopy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50572 Kidney endoscopy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50574 Kidney endoscopy biopsy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50575 Kidney endoscopy T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
50576 Kidney endoscopy treatment T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50580 Kidney endoscopy treatment CH T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50590 Fragmenting of kidney stone T 0169 43.0352 $2,741.04 $1,009.40 $548.21
50592 Perc rf ablate renal tumor T 0423 44.1192 $2,810.08 $562.02
50600 Exploration of ureter C
50605 Insert ureteral support C
50610 Removal of ureter stone C
50620 Removal of ureter stone C
50630 Removal of ureter stone C
50650 Removal of ureter C
50660 Removal of ureter C
50684 Injection for ureter x-ray N
50686 Measure ureter pressure T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
50688 Change of ureter tube/stent CH T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
50690 Injection for ureter x-ray N
50700 Revision of ureter C
50715 Release of ureter C
50722 Release of ureter C
50725 Release/revise ureter C
50727 Revise ureter C
50728 Revise ureter C
50740 Fusion of ureter kidney C
50750 Fusion of ureter kidney C
50760 Fusion of ureters C
50770 Splicing of ureters C
50780 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50782 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50783 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50785 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50800 Implant ureter in bowel C
50810 Fusion of ureter bowel C
50815 Urine shunt to intestine C
50820 Construct bowel bladder C
50825 Construct bowel bladder C
50830 Revise urine flow C
50840 Replace ureter by bowel C
50845 Appendico-vesicostomy C
50860 Transplant ureter to skin C
50900 Repair of ureter C
50920 Closure ureter/skin fistula C
50930 Closure ureter/bowel fistula C
50940 Release of ureter C
50945 Laparoscopy ureterolithotomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
50947 Laparo new ureter/bladder T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
50948 Laparo new ureter/bladder T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
50949 Laparoscope proc, ureter T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
50951 Endoscopy of ureter T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50953 Endoscopy of ureter T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50955 Ureter endoscopy biopsy CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50957 Ureter endoscopy treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50961 Ureter endoscopy treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
50970 Ureter endoscopy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50972 Ureter endoscopy catheter T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
50974 Ureter endoscopy biopsy T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50976 Ureter endoscopy treatment T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
50980 Ureter endoscopy treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51000 Drainage of bladder T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51005 Drainage of bladder T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51010 Drainage of bladder T 0165 19.6126 $1,249.19 $249.84
51020 Incise treat bladder T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51030 Incise treat bladder T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51040 Incise drain bladder T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51045 Incise bladder/drain ureter T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
51050 Removal of bladder stone T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51060 Removal of ureter stone C
51065 Remove ureter calculus T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51080 Drainage of bladder abscess T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
51500 Removal of bladder cyst T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
51520 Removal of bladder lesion T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51525 Removal of bladder lesion C
51530 Removal of bladder lesion C
51535 Repair of ureter lesion CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51550 Partial removal of bladder C
51555 Partial removal of bladder C
51565 Revise bladder ureter(s) C
51570 Removal of bladder C
51575 Removal of bladder nodes C
51580 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51585 Removal of bladder nodes C
51590 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51595 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51596 Remove bladder/create pouch C
51597 Removal of pelvic structures C
51600 Injection for bladder x-ray N
51605 Preparation for bladder xray N
51610 Injection for bladder x-ray N
51700 Irrigation of bladder T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51701 Insert bladder catheter X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
51702 Insert temp bladder cath X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
51703 Insert bladder cath, complex T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51705 Change of bladder tube CH T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51710 Change of bladder tube CH T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
51715 Endoscopic injection/implant T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
51720 Treatment of bladder lesion T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51725 Simple cystometrogram CH T 0156 3.0601 $194.91 $38.98
51726 Complex cystometrogram T 0156 3.0601 $194.91 $38.98
51736 Urine flow measurement T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51741 Electro-uroflowmetry, first T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51772 Urethra pressure profile T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51784 Anal/urinary muscle study T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51785 Anal/urinary muscle study T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51792 Urinary reflex study T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
51795 Urine voiding pressure study T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51797 Intraabdominal pressure test T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
51798 Us urine capacity measure X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
51800 Revision of bladder/urethra C
51820 Revision of urinary tract C
51840 Attach bladder/urethra C
51841 Attach bladder/urethra C
51845 Repair bladder neck C
51860 Repair of bladder wound C
51865 Repair of bladder wound C
51880 Repair of bladder opening T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
51900 Repair bladder/vagina lesion C
51920 Close bladder-uterus fistula C
51925 Hysterectomy/bladder repair C
51940 Correction of bladder defect C
51960 Revision of bladder bowel C
51980 Construct bladder opening C
51990 Laparo urethral suspension T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
51992 Laparo sling operation T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
51999 Laparoscope proc, bla T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
52000 Cystoscopy T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
52001 Cystoscopy, removal of clots CH T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52005 Cystoscopy ureter catheter T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52007 Cystoscopy and biopsy CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52010 Cystoscopy duct catheter T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
52204 Cystoscopy w/biopsy(s) T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52214 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52224 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52234 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52235 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52240 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52250 Cystoscopy and radiotracer T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52260 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52265 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0160 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
52270 Cystoscopy revise urethra T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52275 Cystoscopy revise urethra CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52276 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52277 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52281 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52282 Cystoscopy, implant stent T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52283 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52285 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52290 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52300 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52301 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52305 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52310 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
52315 Cystoscopy and treatment CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52317 Remove bladder stone T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52318 Remove bladder stone T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52320 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52325 Cystoscopy, stone removal T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52327 Cystoscopy, inject material T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52330 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52332 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52334 Create passage to kidney T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52341 Cysto w/ureter stricture tx T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52342 Cysto w/up stricture tx T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52343 Cysto w/renal stricture tx T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52344 Cysto/uretero, stricture tx T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52345 Cysto/uretero w/up stricture T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52346 Cystouretero w/renal strict T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52351 Cystouretero or pyeloscope CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52352 Cystouretero w/stone remove T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52353 Cystouretero w/lithotripsy T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52354 Cystouretero w/biopsy T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52355 Cystouretero w/excise tumor T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52400 Cystouretero w/congen repr T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52402 Cystourethro cut ejacul duct T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52450 Incision of prostate T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52500 Revision of bladder neck T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52510 Dilation prostatic urethra CH T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52601 Prostatectomy (TURP) T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52606 Control postop bleeding T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52612 Prostatectomy, first stage T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52614 Prostatectomy, second stage T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52620 Remove residual prostate T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52630 Remove prostate regrowth T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
52640 Relieve bladder contracture T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
52647 Laser surgery of prostate T 0429 45.9021 $2,923.64 $584.73
52648 Laser surgery of prostate T 0429 45.9021 $2,923.64 $584.73
52700 Drainage of prostate abscess T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
53000 Incision of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53010 Incision of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53020 Incision of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53025 Incision of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53040 Drainage of urethra abscess T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53060 Drainage of urethra abscess T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53080 Drainage of urinary leakage T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53085 Drainage of urinary leakage T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53200 Biopsy of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53210 Removal of urethra T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53215 Removal of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53220 Treatment of urethra lesion T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53230 Removal of urethra lesion T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53235 Removal of urethra lesion T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53240 Surgery for urethra pouch T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53250 Removal of urethra gland T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53260 Treatment of urethra lesion T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53265 Treatment of urethra lesion T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53270 Removal of urethra gland T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53275 Repair of urethra defect T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53400 Revise urethra, stage 1 T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53405 Revise urethra, stage 2 T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53410 Reconstruction of urethra T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53415 Reconstruction of urethra C
53420 Reconstruct urethra, stage 1 T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53425 Reconstruct urethra, stage 2 T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53430 Reconstruction of urethra T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53431 Reconstruct urethra/bladder T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53440 Male sling procedure S 0385 85.3372 $5,435.38 $1,087.08
53442 Remove/revise male sling T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53444 Insert tandem cuff S 0385 85.3372 $5,435.38 $1,087.08
53445 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter S 0386 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
53446 Remove uro sphincter T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53447 Remove/replace ur sphincter S 0386 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
53448 Remov/replc ur sphinctr comp C
53449 Repair uro sphincter T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53450 Revision of urethra T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53460 Revision of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53500 Urethrlys, transvag w/ scope T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53502 Repair of urethra injury T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53505 Repair of urethra injury T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53510 Repair of urethra injury T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53515 Repair of urethra injury T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53520 Repair of urethra defect T 0168 30.1994 $1,923.49 $388.10 $384.70
53600 Dilate urethra stricture T 0156 3.0601 $194.91 $38.98
53601 Dilate urethra stricture T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
53605 Dilate urethra stricture T 0161 18.1376 $1,155.24 $243.72 $231.05
53620 Dilate urethra stricture T 0165 19.6126 $1,249.19 $249.84
53621 Dilate urethra stricture T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
53660 Dilation of urethra T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
53661 Dilation of urethra T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
53665 Dilation of urethra T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
53850 Prostatic microwave thermotx CH T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
53852 Prostatic rf thermotx CH T 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
53853 Prostatic water thermother T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
53899 Urology surgery procedure T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
54000 Slitting of prepuce T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
54001 Slitting of prepuce T 0166 19.657 $1,252.01 $250.40
54015 Drain penis lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
54050 Destruction, penis lesion(s) CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
54055 Destruction, penis lesion(s) T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
54056 Cryosurgery, penis lesion(s) CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
54057 Laser surg, penis lesion(s) T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
54060 Excision of penis lesion(s) T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
54065 Destruction, penis lesion(s) CH T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
54100 Biopsy of penis T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
54105 Biopsy of penis T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
54110 Treatment of penis lesion T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54111 Treat penis lesion, graft T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54112 Treat penis lesion, graft T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54115 Treatment of penis lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
54120 Partial removal of penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54125 Removal of penis C
54130 Remove penis nodes C
54135 Remove penis nodes C
54150 Circumcision w/regionl block CH T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54160 Circumcision, neonate CH T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54161 Circum 28 days or older CH T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54162 Lysis penil circumic lesion CH T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54163 Repair of circumcision CH T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54164 Frenulotomy of penis CH T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54200 Treatment of penis lesion T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
54205 Treatment of penis lesion T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54220 Treatment of penis lesion T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
54230 Prepare penis study N
54231 Dynamic cavernosometry T 0165 19.6126 $1,249.19 $249.84
54235 Penile injection T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
54240 Penis study T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
54250 Penis study T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
54300 Revision of penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54304 Revision of penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54308 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54312 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54316 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54318 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54322 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54324 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54326 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54328 Revise penis/urethra T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54332 Revise penis/urethra C
54336 Revise penis/urethra C
54340 Secondary urethral surgery T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54344 Secondary urethral surgery T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54348 Secondary urethral surgery T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54352 Reconstruct urethra/penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54360 Penis plastic surgery T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54380 Repair penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54385 Repair penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54390 Repair penis and bladder C
54400 Insert semi-rigid prosthesis S 0385 85.3372 $5,435.38 $1,087.08
54401 Insert self-contd prosthesis S 0386 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
54405 Insert multi-comp penis pros S 0386 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
54406 Remove muti-comp penis pros T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54408 Repair multi-comp penis pros T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54410 Remove/replace penis prosth S 0386 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
54411 Remov/replc penis pros, comp C
54415 Remove self-contd penis pros T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54416 Remv/repl penis contain pros S 0386 143.8001 $9,159.06 $1,831.81
54417 Remv/replc penis pros, compl C
54420 Revision of penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54430 Revision of penis C
54435 Revision of penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54440 Repair of penis T 0181 35.1574 $2,239.28 $621.80 $447.86
54450 Preputial stretching T 0156 3.0601 $194.91 $38.98
54500 Biopsy of testis T 0037 13.9599 $889.15 $228.70 $177.83
54505 Biopsy of testis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54512 Excise lesion testis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54520 Removal of testis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54522 Orchiectomy, partial T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54530 Removal of testis T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
54535 Extensive testis surgery C
54550 Exploration for testis T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
54560 Exploration for testis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54600 Reduce testis torsion T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54620 Suspension of testis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54640 Suspension of testis T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
54650 Orchiopexy (Fowler-Stephens) C
54660 Revision of testis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54670 Repair testis injury T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54680 Relocation of testis(es) T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54690 Laparoscopy, orchiectomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
54692 Laparoscopy, orchiopexy T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
54699 Laparoscope proc, testis T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
54700 Drainage of scrotum T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54800 Biopsy of epididymis T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
54830 Remove epididymis lesion T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54840 Remove epididymis lesion T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54860 Removal of epididymis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54861 Removal of epididymis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54865 Explore epididymis T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54900 Fusion of spermatic ducts T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
54901 Fusion of spermatic ducts T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55000 Drainage of hydrocele T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
55040 Removal of hydrocele T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
55041 Removal of hydroceles T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
55060 Repair of hydrocele T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55100 Drainage of scrotum abscess T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
55110 Explore scrotum T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55120 Removal of scrotum lesion T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55150 Removal of scrotum T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55175 Revision of scrotum T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55180 Revision of scrotum T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55200 Incision of sperm duct T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55250 Removal of sperm duct(s) T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55300 Prepare, sperm duct x-ray N
55400 Repair of sperm duct T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55450 Ligation of sperm duct T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55500 Removal of hydrocele T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55520 Removal of sperm cord lesion T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55530 Revise spermatic cord veins T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55535 Revise spermatic cord veins T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
55540 Revise hernia sperm veins T 0154 31.1722 $1,985.45 $464.80 $397.09
55550 Laparo ligate spermatic vein T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
55559 Laparo proc, spermatic cord T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
55600 Incise sperm duct pouch T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55605 Incise sperm duct pouch C
55650 Remove sperm duct pouch C
55680 Remove sperm pouch lesion T 0183 22.7802 $1,450.94 $290.19
55700 Biopsy of prostate T 0184 11.3168 $720.80 $144.16
55705 Biopsy of prostate T 0184 11.3168 $720.80 $144.16
55720 Drainage of prostate abscess T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
55725 Drainage of prostate abscess T 0162 25.2775 $1,610.00 $322.00
55801 Removal of prostate C
55810 Extensive prostate surgery C
55812 Extensive prostate surgery C
55815 Extensive prostate surgery C
55821 Removal of prostate C
55831 Removal of prostate C
55840 Extensive prostate surgery C
55842 Extensive prostate surgery C
55845 Extensive prostate surgery C
55860 Surgical exposure, prostate T 0165 19.6126 $1,249.19 $249.84
55862 Extensive prostate surgery C
55865 Extensive prostate surgery C
55866 Laparo radical prostatectomy C
55870 Electroejaculation CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
55873 Cryoablate prostate T 0674 123.7218 $7,880.21 $1,576.04
55875 Transperi needle place, pros CH Q 0163 36.9175 $2,351.39 $470.28
55876 Place rt device/marker, pros T 0156 3.0601 $194.91 $38.98
55899 Genital surgery procedure T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
55970 Sex transformation, M to F E
55980 Sex transformation, F to M E
56405 I D of vulva/perineum T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
56420 Drainage of gland abscess T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
56440 Surgery for vulva lesion CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56441 Lysis of labial lesion(s) T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56442 Hymenotomy T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56501 Destroy, vulva lesions, sim T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
56515 Destroy vulva lesion/s compl CH T 0017 20.0977 $1,280.08 $256.02
56605 Biopsy of vulva/perineum CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
56606 Biopsy of vulva/perineum CH T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
56620 Partial removal of vulva CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56625 Complete removal of vulva CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56630 Extensive vulva surgery C
56631 Extensive vulva surgery C
56632 Extensive vulva surgery C
56633 Extensive vulva surgery C
56634 Extensive vulva surgery C
56637 Extensive vulva surgery C
56640 Extensive vulva surgery C
56700 Partial removal of hymen CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56740 Remove vagina gland lesion CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56800 Repair of vagina CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56805 Repair clitoris T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56810 Repair of perineum CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
56820 Exam of vulva w/scope T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
56821 Exam/biopsy of vulva w/scope CH T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
57000 Exploration of vagina T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57010 Drainage of pelvic abscess T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57020 Drainage of pelvic fluid T 0192 7.4497 $474.49 $94.90
57022 I d vaginal hematoma, pp T 0007 12.5792 $801.21 $160.24
57023 I d vag hematoma, non-ob T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
57061 Destroy vag lesions, simple CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57065 Destroy vag lesions, complex CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57100 Biopsy of vagina T 0192 7.4497 $474.49 $94.90
57105 Biopsy of vagina CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57106 Remove vagina wall, partial CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57107 Remove vagina tissue, part T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57109 Vaginectomy partial w/nodes T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57110 Remove vagina wall, complete C
57111 Remove vagina tissue, compl C
57112 Vaginectomy w/nodes, compl C
57120 Closure of vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57130 Remove vagina lesion CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57135 Remove vagina lesion CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57150 Treat vagina infection CH T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
57155 Insert uteri tandems/ovoids T 0192 7.4497 $474.49 $94.90
57160 Insert pessary/other device T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
57170 Fitting of diaphragm/cap T 0191 0.1414 $9.01 $2.50 $1.80
57180 Treat vaginal bleeding CH T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
57200 Repair of vagina CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57210 Repair vagina/perineum CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57220 Revision of urethra T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57230 Repair of urethral lesion T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57240 Repair bladder vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57250 Repair rectum vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57260 Repair of vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57265 Extensive repair of vagina T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57267 Insert mesh/pelvic flr addon T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57268 Repair of bowel bulge T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57270 Repair of bowel pouch C
57280 Suspension of vagina C
57282 Colpopexy, extraperitoneal T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57283 Colpopexy, intraperitoneal T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57284 Repair paravaginal defect T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57287 Revise/remove sling repair T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57288 Repair bladder defect T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57289 Repair bladder vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57291 Construction of vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57292 Construct vagina with graft T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57295 Revise vag graft via vagina CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57296 Revise vag graft, open abd C
57300 Repair rectum-vagina fistula T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57305 Repair rectum-vagina fistula C
57307 Fistula repair colostomy C
57308 Fistula repair, transperine C
57310 Repair urethrovaginal lesion T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57311 Repair urethrovaginal lesion C
57320 Repair bladder-vagina lesion T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57330 Repair bladder-vagina lesion T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57335 Repair vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57400 Dilation of vagina CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57410 Pelvic examination T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57415 Remove vaginal foreign body CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57420 Exam of vagina w/scope T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57421 Exam/biopsy of vag w/scope T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57425 Laparoscopy, surg, colpopexy T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
57452 Exam of cervix w/scope T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
57454 Bx/curett of cervix w/scope T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57455 Biopsy of cervix w/scope T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57456 Endocerv curettage w/scope T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57460 Bx of cervix w/scope, leep T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57461 Conz of cervix w/scope, leep CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57500 Biopsy of cervix T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57505 Endocervical curettage T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
57510 Cauterization of cervix T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57511 Cryocautery of cervix T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
57513 Laser surgery of cervix T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57520 Conization of cervix CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57522 Conization of cervix CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57530 Removal of cervix T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57531 Removal of cervix, radical C
57540 Removal of residual cervix C
57545 Remove cervix/repair pelvis C
57550 Removal of residual cervix T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57555 Remove cervix/repair vagina T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
57556 Remove cervix, repair bowel T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
57558 Dc of cervical stump CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57700 Revision of cervix CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57720 Revision of cervix CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
57800 Dilation of cervical canal T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58100 Biopsy of uterus lining T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on CH N
58120 Dilation and curettage CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58140 Myomectomy abdom method C
58145 Myomectomy vag method T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58146 Myomectomy abdom complex C
58150 Total hysterectomy C
58152 Total hysterectomy C
58180 Partial hysterectomy C
58200 Extensive hysterectomy C
58210 Extensive hysterectomy C
58240 Removal of pelvis contents C
58260 Vaginal hysterectomy T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58262 Vag hyst including t/o T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58263 Vag hyst w/t/o vag repair T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58267 Vag hyst w/urinary repair C
58270 Vag hyst w/enterocele repair T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58275 Hysterectomy/revise vagina C
58280 Hysterectomy/revise vagina C
58285 Extensive hysterectomy C
58290 Vag hyst complex T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
58291 Vag hyst incl t/o, complex T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
58292 Vag hyst t/o repair, compl T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
58293 Vag hyst w/uro repair, compl C
58294 Vag hyst w/enterocele, compl T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
58300 Insert intrauterine device E
58301 Remove intrauterine device T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
58321 Artificial insemination CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
58322 Artificial insemination CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
58323 Sperm washing CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
58340 Catheter for hysterography N
58345 Reopen fallopian tube T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58346 Insert heyman uteri capsule T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58350 Reopen fallopian tube T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58353 Endometr ablate, thermal T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58356 Endometrial cryoablation T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
58400 Suspension of uterus C
58410 Suspension of uterus C
58520 Repair of ruptured uterus C
58540 Revision of uterus C
58541 Lsh, uterus 250 g or less T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58542 Lsh w/t/o ut 250 g or less T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58543 Lsh uterus above 250 g T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58544 Lsh w/t/o uterus above 250 g T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58545 Laparoscopic myomectomy T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
58546 Laparo-myomectomy, complex T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58548 Lap radical hyst C
58550 Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy T 0132 71.0022 $4,522.34 $1,239.20 $904.47
58552 Laparo-vag hyst incl t/o T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58553 Laparo-vag hyst, complex T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58554 Laparo-vag hyst w/t/o, compl T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58555 Hysteroscopy, dx, sep proc T 0190 22.1171 $1,408.70 $424.20 $281.74
58558 Hysteroscopy, biopsy T 0190 22.1171 $1,408.70 $424.20 $281.74
58559 Hysteroscopy, lysis T 0190 22.1171 $1,408.70 $424.20 $281.74
58560 Hysteroscopy, resect septum T 0387 34.8162 $2,217.55 $655.50 $443.51
58561 Hysteroscopy, remove myoma T 0387 34.8162 $2,217.55 $655.50 $443.51
58562 Hysteroscopy, remove fb T 0190 22.1171 $1,408.70 $424.20 $281.74
58563 Hysteroscopy, ablation T 0387 34.8162 $2,217.55 $655.50 $443.51
58565 Hysteroscopy, sterilization T 0202 43.2255 $2,753.16 $981.50 $550.63
58578 Laparo proc, uterus T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
58579 Hysteroscope procedure T 0190 22.1171 $1,408.70 $424.20 $281.74
58600 Division of fallopian tube T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58605 Division of fallopian tube C
58611 Ligate oviduct(s) add-on C
58615 Occlude fallopian tube(s) CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58660 Laparoscopy, lysis T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58661 Laparoscopy, remove adnexa T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58662 Laparoscopy, excise lesions T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58670 Laparoscopy, tubal cautery T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58671 Laparoscopy, tubal block T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58672 Laparoscopy, fimbrioplasty T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58673 Laparoscopy, salpingostomy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
58679 Laparo proc, oviduct-ovary T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
58700 Removal of fallopian tube C
58720 Removal of ovary/tube(s) C
58740 Revise fallopian tube(s) C
58750 Repair oviduct C
58752 Revise ovarian tube(s) C
58760 Remove tubal obstruction C
58770 Create new tubal opening T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58805 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) CH T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58820 Drain ovary abscess, open T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58822 Drain ovary abscess, percut C
58823 Drain pelvic abscess, percut T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58825 Transposition, ovary(s) C
58900 Biopsy of ovary(s) T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
58920 Partial removal of ovary(s) T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58925 Removal of ovarian cyst(s) T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
58940 Removal of ovary(s) C
58943 Removal of ovary(s) C
58950 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58951 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58952 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58953 Tah, rad dissect for debulk C
58954 Tah rad debulk/lymph remove C
58956 Bso, omentectomy w/tah C
58957 Resect recurrent gyn mal C
58958 Resect recur gyn mal w/lym C
58960 Exploration of abdomen C
58970 Retrieval of oocyte CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
58974 Transfer of embryo CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
58976 Transfer of embryo CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
58999 Genital surgery procedure T 0191 0.1414 $9.01 $2.50 $1.80
59000 Amniocentesis, diagnostic CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59001 Amniocentesis, therapeutic T 0192 7.4497 $474.49 $94.90
59012 Fetal cord puncture,prenatal CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59015 Chorion biopsy CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59020 Fetal contract stress test CH T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
59025 Fetal non-stress test CH T 0188 1.4138 $90.05 $18.01
59030 Fetal scalp blood sample CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59050 Fetal monitor w/report M
59051 Fetal monitor/interpret only B
59070 Transabdom amnioinfus w/us CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59072 Umbilical cord occlud w/us CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59074 Fetal fluid drainage w/us CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59076 Fetal shunt placement, w/us CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59100 Remove uterus lesion T 0195 32.9713 $2,100.04 $483.80 $420.01
59120 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59121 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59130 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59135 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59136 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59140 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59150 Treat ectopic pregnancy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
59151 Treat ectopic pregnancy T 0131 46.1201 $2,937.53 $1,001.80 $587.51
59160 D c after delivery CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59200 Insert cervical dilator T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59300 Episiotomy or vaginal repair T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59320 Revision of cervix CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59325 Revision of cervix C
59350 Repair of uterus C
59400 Obstetrical care B
59409 Obstetrical care CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59410 Obstetrical care B
59412 Antepartum manipulation CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59414 Deliver placenta T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59425 Antepartum care only B
59426 Antepartum care only B
59430 Care after delivery B
59510 Cesarean delivery B
59514 Cesarean delivery only C
59515 Cesarean delivery B
59525 Remove uterus after cesarean C
59610 Vbac delivery B
59612 Vbac delivery only CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59614 Vbac care after delivery B
59618 Attempted vbac delivery B
59620 Attempted vbac delivery only C
59622 Attempted vbac after care B
59812 Treatment of miscarriage CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59820 Care of miscarriage CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59821 Treatment of miscarriage CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59830 Treat uterus infection C
59840 Abortion CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59841 Abortion CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59850 Abortion C
59851 Abortion C
59852 Abortion C
59855 Abortion C
59856 Abortion C
59857 Abortion C
59866 Abortion (mpr) CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59870 Evacuate mole of uterus CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59871 Remove cerclage suture CH T 0193 19.2052 $1,223.24 $244.65
59897 Fetal invas px w/us CH T 0189 3.0466 $194.05 $38.81
59898 Laparo proc, ob care/deliver T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
59899 Maternity care procedure CH T 0191 0.1414 $9.01 $2.50 $1.80
60000 Drain thyroid/tongue cyst T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
60001 Aspirate/inject thyriod cyst T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
6005F Care level rationale doc M
60100 Biopsy of thyroid T 0004 4.5062 $287.01 $57.40
6010F Dysphag test done b/4 eating M
6015F Pt recvng/OK for eating/swal M
60200 Remove thyroid lesion T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
6020F NPO (nothing-mouth) ordered M
60210 Partial thyroid excision T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60212 Partial thyroid excision T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60220 Partial removal of thyroid T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60225 Partial removal of thyroid T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60240 Removal of thyroid T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60252 Removal of thyroid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
60254 Extensive thyroid surgery C
60260 Repeat thyroid surgery T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
60270 Removal of thyroid C
60271 Removal of thyroid CH T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
60280 Remove thyroid duct lesion T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60281 Remove thyroid duct lesion T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
60500 Explore parathyroid glands T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
60502 Re-explore parathyroids T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
60505 Explore parathyroid glands C
60512 Autotransplant parathyroid T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
60520 Removal of thymus gland T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
60521 Removal of thymus gland C
60522 Removal of thymus gland C
60540 Explore adrenal gland C
60545 Explore adrenal gland C
60600 Remove carotid body lesion C
60605 Remove carotid body lesion C
60650 Laparoscopy adrenalectomy C
60659 Laparo proc, endocrine T 0130 34.8153 $2,217.49 $659.50 $443.50
60699 Endocrine surgery procedure T 0114 45.1729 $2,877.20 $575.44
61000 Remove cranial cavity fluid T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
61001 Remove cranial cavity fluid T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
61020 Remove brain cavity fluid T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
61026 Injection into brain canal T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
61050 Remove brain canal fluid T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
61055 Injection into brain canal T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
61070 Brain canal shunt procedure CH T 0121 3.2914 $209.64 $43.80 $41.93
61105 Twist drill hole C
61107 Drill skull for implantation C
61108 Drill skull for drainage C
61120 Burr hole for puncture C
61140 Pierce skull for biopsy C
61150 Pierce skull for drainage C
61151 Pierce skull for drainage C
61154 Pierce skull remove clot C
61156 Pierce skull for drainage C
61210 Pierce skull, implant device C
61215 Insert brain-fluid device T 0224 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
61250 Pierce skull explore C
61253 Pierce skull explore C
61304 Open skull for exploration C
61305 Open skull for exploration C
61312 Open skull for drainage C
61313 Open skull for drainage C
61314 Open skull for drainage C
61315 Open skull for drainage C
61316 Implt cran bone flap to abdo C
61320 Open skull for drainage C
61321 Open skull for drainage C
61322 Decompressive craniotomy C
61323 Decompressive lobectomy C
61330 Decompress eye socket T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
61332 Explore/biopsy eye socket C
61333 Explore orbit/remove lesion C
61334 Explore orbit/remove object T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
61340 Subtemporal decompression C
61343 Incise skull (press relief) C
61345 Relieve cranial pressure C
61440 Incise skull for surgery C
61450 Incise skull for surgery C
61458 Incise skull for brain wound C
61460 Incise skull for surgery C
61470 Incise skull for surgery C
61480 Incise skull for surgery C
61490 Incise skull for surgery C
61500 Removal of skull lesion C
61501 Remove infected skull bone C
61510 Removal of brain lesion C
61512 Remove brain lining lesion C
61514 Removal of brain abscess C
61516 Removal of brain lesion C
61517 Implt brain chemotx add-on C
61518 Removal of brain lesion C
61519 Remove brain lining lesion C
61520 Removal of brain lesion C
61521 Removal of brain lesion C
61522 Removal of brain abscess C
61524 Removal of brain lesion C
61526 Removal of brain lesion C
61530 Removal of brain lesion C
61531 Implant brain electrodes C
61533 Implant brain electrodes C
61534 Removal of brain lesion C
61535 Remove brain electrodes C
61536 Removal of brain lesion C
61537 Removal of brain tissue C
61538 Removal of brain tissue C
61539 Removal of brain tissue C
61540 Removal of brain tissue C
61541 Incision of brain tissue C
61542 Removal of brain tissue C
61543 Removal of brain tissue C
61544 Remove treat brain lesion C
61545 Excision of brain tumor C
61546 Removal of pituitary gland C
61548 Removal of pituitary gland C
61550 Release of skull seams C
61552 Release of skull seams C
61556 Incise skull/sutures C
61557 Incise skull/sutures C
61558 Excision of skull/sutures C
61559 Excision of skull/sutures C
61563 Excision of skull tumor C
61564 Excision of skull tumor C
61566 Removal of brain tissue C
61567 Incision of brain tissue C
61570 Remove foreign body, brain C
61571 Incise skull for brain wound C
61575 Skull base/brainstem surgery C
61576 Skull base/brainstem surgery C
61580 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61581 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61582 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61583 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61584 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61585 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61586 Resect nasopharynx, skull C
61590 Infratemporal approach/skull C
61591 Infratemporal approach/skull C
61592 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61595 Transtemporal approach/skull C
61596 Transcochlear approach/skull C
61597 Transcondylar approach/skull C
61598 Transpetrosal approach/skull C
61600 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61601 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61605 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61606 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61607 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61608 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61609 Transect artery, sinus C
61610 Transect artery, sinus C
61611 Transect artery, sinus C
61612 Transect artery, sinus C
61613 Remove aneurysm, sinus C
61615 Resect/excise lesion, skull C
61616 Resect/excise lesion, skull C
61618 Repair dura C
61619 Repair dura C
61623 Endovasc tempory vessel occl CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
61624 Transcath occlusion, cns C
61626 Transcath occlusion, non-cns CH T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
61630 Intracranial angioplasty E
61635 Intracran angioplsty w/stent E
61640 Dilate ic vasospasm, init E
61641 Dilate ic vasospasm add-on E
61642 Dilate ic vasospasm add-on E
61680 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61682 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61684 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61686 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61690 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61692 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61697 Brain aneurysm repr, complx C
61698 Brain aneurysm repr, complx C
61700 Brain aneurysm repr, simple C
61702 Inner skull vessel surgery C
61703 Clamp neck artery C
61705 Revise circulation to head C
61708 Revise circulation to head C
61710 Revise circulation to head C
61711 Fusion of skull arteries C
61720 Incise skull/brain surgery T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
61735 Incise skull/brain surgery C
61750 Incise skull/brain biopsy C
61751 Brain biopsy w/ct/mr guide C
61760 Implant brain electrodes C
61770 Incise skull for treatment CH T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
61790 Treat trigeminal nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
61791 Treat trigeminal tract CH T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
61793 Focus radiation beam B
61795 Brain surgery using computer CH N
61850 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61860 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61863 Implant neuroelectrode C
61864 Implant neuroelectrde, addl C
61867 Implant neuroelectrode C
61868 Implant neuroelectrde, add'l C
61870 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61875 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61880 Revise/remove neuroelectrode T 0687 24.1752 $1,539.79 $438.40 $307.96
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array S 0039 197.4688 $12,577.38 $2,515.48
61886 Implant neurostim arrays T 0315 262.8116 $16,739.26 $3,347.85
61888 Revise/remove neuroreceiver T 0688 35.7248 $2,275.42 $874.50 $455.08
62000 Treat skull fracture T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
62005 Treat skull fracture C
62010 Treatment of head injury C
62100 Repair brain fluid leakage C
62115 Reduction of skull defect C
62116 Reduction of skull defect C
62117 Reduction of skull defect C
62120 Repair skull cavity lesion C
62121 Incise skull repair C
62140 Repair of skull defect C
62141 Repair of skull defect C
62142 Remove skull plate/flap C
62143 Replace skull plate/flap C
62145 Repair of skull brain C
62146 Repair of skull with graft C
62147 Repair of skull with graft C
62148 Retr bone flap to fix skull C
62160 Neuroendoscopy add-on CH N
62161 Dissect brain w/scope C
62162 Remove colloid cyst w/scope C
62163 Neuroendoscopy w/fb removal C
62164 Remove brain tumor w/scope C
62165 Remove pituit tumor w/scope C
62180 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62190 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62192 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62194 Replace/irrigate catheter CH T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
62200 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62201 Brain cavity shunt w/scope C
62220 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62223 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62225 Replace/irrigate catheter T 0427 14.8912 $948.47 $189.69
62230 Replace/revise brain shunt T 0224 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
62252 Csf shunt reprogram S 0691 2.5849 $164.64 $56.08 $32.93
62256 Remove brain cavity shunt C
62258 Replace brain cavity shunt C
62263 Epidural lysis mult sessions T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
62264 Epidural lysis on single day T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
62268 Drain spinal cord cyst T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
62269 Needle biopsy, spinal cord T 0685 9.5741 $609.80 $121.96
62270 Spinal fluid tap, diagnostic CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
62272 Drain cerebro spinal fluid CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
62273 Inject epidural patch T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
62280 Treat spinal cord lesion T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62281 Treat spinal cord lesion T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62282 Treat spinal canal lesion T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62284 Injection for myelogram N
62287 Percutaneous diskectomy T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
62290 Inject for spine disk x-ray N
62291 Inject for spine disk x-ray N
62292 Injection into disk lesion T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
62294 Injection into spinal artery T 0212 8.6797 $552.84 $110.57
62310 Inject spine c/t T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62318 Inject spine w/cath, c/t T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62319 Inject spine w/cath l/s (cd) T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
62350 Implant spinal canal cath CH T 0224 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
62351 Implant spinal canal cath T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
62355 Remove spinal canal catheter T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
62360 Insert spine infusion device CH T 0224 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
62361 Implant spine infusion pump T 0227 178.7228 $11,383.39 $2,276.68
62362 Implant spine infusion pump T 0227 178.7228 $11,383.39 $2,276.68
62365 Remove spine infusion device T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
62367 Analyze spine infusion pump S 0691 2.5849 $164.64 $56.08 $32.93
62368 Analyze spine infusion pump S 0691 2.5849 $164.64 $56.08 $32.93
63001 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63003 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63005 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63011 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63012 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63015 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63016 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63017 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63020 Neck spine disk surgery T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63030 Low back disk surgery T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63035 Spinal disk surgery add-on T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63040 Laminotomy, single cervical T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63042 Laminotomy, single lumbar T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63043 Laminotomy, add'l cervical C
63044 Laminotomy, add'l lumbar C
63045 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63046 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63047 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63048 Remove spinal lamina add-on T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63050 Cervical laminoplasty C
63051 C-laminoplasty w/graft/plate C
63055 Decompress spinal cord T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63056 Decompress spinal cord T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63057 Decompress spine cord add-on T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63064 Decompress spinal cord T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63066 Decompress spine cord add-on T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63075 Neck spine disk surgery T 0208 47.6714 $3,036.33 $607.27
63076 Neck spine disk surgery C
63077 Spine disk surgery, thorax C
63078 Spine disk surgery, thorax C
63081 Removal of vertebral body C
63082 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63085 Removal of vertebral body C
63086 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63087 Removal of vertebral body C
63088 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63090 Removal of vertebral body C
63091 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63101 Removal of vertebral body C
63102 Removal of vertebral body C
63103 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63170 Incise spinal cord tract(s) C
63172 Drainage of spinal cyst C
63173 Drainage of spinal cyst C
63180 Revise spinal cord ligaments C
63182 Revise spinal cord ligaments C
63185 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63190 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63191 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63194 Incise spinal column cord C
63195 Incise spinal column cord C
63196 Incise spinal column cord C
63197 Incise spinal column cord C
63198 Incise spinal column cord C
63199 Incise spinal column cord C
63200 Release of spinal cord C
63250 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63251 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63252 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63265 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63266 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63267 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63268 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63270 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63271 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63272 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63273 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63275 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63276 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63277 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63278 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63280 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63281 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63282 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63283 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63285 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63286 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63287 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63290 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63295 Repair of laminectomy defect C
63300 Removal of vertebral body C
63301 Removal of vertebral body C
63302 Removal of vertebral body C
63303 Removal of vertebral body C
63304 Removal of vertebral body C
63305 Removal of vertebral body C
63306 Removal of vertebral body C
63307 Removal of vertebral body C
63308 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63600 Remove spinal cord lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
63610 Stimulation of spinal cord T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
63615 Remove lesion of spinal cord T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
63650 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 63.7536 $4,060.66 $812.13
63655 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 81.3252 $5,179.85 $1,035.97
63660 Revise/remove neuroelectrode T 0687 24.1752 $1,539.79 $438.40 $307.96
63685 Insrt/redo spine n generator T 0222 193.3327 $12,313.94 $2,462.79
63688 Revise/remove neuroreceiver T 0688 35.7248 $2,275.42 $874.50 $455.08
63700 Repair of spinal herniation C
63702 Repair of spinal herniation C
63704 Repair of spinal herniation C
63706 Repair of spinal herniation C
63707 Repair spinal fluid leakage C
63709 Repair spinal fluid leakage C
63710 Graft repair of spine defect C
63740 Install spinal shunt C
63741 Install spinal shunt CH T 0224 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
63744 Revision of spinal shunt CH T 0224 37.1117 $2,363.76 $472.75
63746 Removal of spinal shunt T 0109 6.1077 $389.02 $77.80
64400 N block inj, trigeminal T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64402 N block inj, facial T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64405 N block inj, occipital CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64408 N block inj, vagus CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64410 N block inj, phrenic CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64412 N block inj, spinal accessor CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64413 N block inj, cervical plexus CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64415 N block inj, brachial plexus CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64416 N block cont infuse, b plex CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64417 N block inj, axillary CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64418 N block inj, suprascapular CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64420 N block inj, intercost, sng CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64421 N block inj, intercost, mlt T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64425 N block inj, ilio-ing/hypogi CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64430 N block inj, pudendal CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64435 N block inj, paracervical CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64445 N block inj, sciatic, sng CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64446 N blk inj, sciatic, cont inf CH T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
64447 N block inj fem, single CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64448 N block inj fem, cont inf CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64449 N block inj, lumbar plexus CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64450 N block, other peripheral CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64470 Inj paravertebral c/t T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64472 Inj paravertebral c/t add-on T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s add-on T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64479 Inj foramen epidural c/t T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64480 Inj foramen epidural add-on CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64484 Inj foramen epidural add-on T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64505 N block, spenopalatine gangl T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64508 N block, carotid sinus s/p T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64510 N block, stellate ganglion T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64517 N block inj, hypogas plxs CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64520 N block, lumbar/thoracic T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64530 N block inj, celiac pelus T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64550 Apply neurostimulator A
64553 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0225 221.4181 $14,102.78 $2,820.56
64555 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 63.7536 $4,060.66 $812.13
64560 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 63.7536 $4,060.66 $812.13
64561 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 63.7536 $4,060.66 $812.13
64565 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 63.7536 $4,060.66 $812.13
64573 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0225 221.4181 $14,102.78 $2,820.56
64575 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 81.3252 $5,179.85 $1,035.97
64577 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 81.3252 $5,179.85 $1,035.97
64580 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 81.3252 $5,179.85 $1,035.97
64581 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 81.3252 $5,179.85 $1,035.97
64585 Revise/remove neuroelectrode T 0687 24.1752 $1,539.79 $438.40 $307.96
64590 Insrt/redo pn/gastr stimul T 0222 193.3327 $12,313.94 $2,462.79
64595 Revise/rmv pn/gastr stimul T 0688 35.7248 $2,275.42 $874.50 $455.08
64600 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
64605 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
64610 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
64612 Destroy nerve, face muscle T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64613 Destroy nerve, neck muscle T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64614 Destroy nerve, extrem musc T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64620 Injection treatment of nerve CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64622 Destr paravertebrl nerve l/s CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64623 Destr paravertebral n add-on T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64626 Destr paravertebrl nerve c/t CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64627 Destr paravertebral n add-on CH T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
64630 Injection treatment of nerve CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64640 Injection treatment of nerve CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64650 Chemodenerv eccrine glands CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64653 Chemodenerv eccrine glands CH T 0206 4.1589 $264.89 $56.83 $52.98
64680 Injection treatment of nerve T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
64681 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 15.5687 $991.62 $240.30 $198.32
64702 Revise finger/toe nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64704 Revise hand/foot nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64708 Revise arm/leg nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64712 Revision of sciatic nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64713 Revision of arm nerve(s) T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64714 Revise low back nerve(s) T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64716 Revision of cranial nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64718 Revise ulnar nerve at elbow T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64719 Revise ulnar nerve at wrist T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64722 Relieve pressure on nerve(s) T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64726 Release foot/toe nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64727 Internal nerve revision T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64732 Incision of brow nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64734 Incision of cheek nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64736 Incision of chin nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64738 Incision of jaw nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64740 Incision of tongue nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64742 Incision of facial nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64744 Incise nerve, back of head T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64746 Incise diaphragm nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64752 Incision of vagus nerve C
64755 Incision of stomach nerves C
64760 Incision of vagus nerve C
64761 Incision of pelvis nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64763 Incise hip/thigh nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64766 Incise hip/thigh nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64771 Sever cranial nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64772 Incision of spinal nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64774 Remove skin nerve lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64776 Remove digit nerve lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64778 Digit nerve surgery add-on T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64782 Remove limb nerve lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64783 Limb nerve surgery add-on T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64784 Remove nerve lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64786 Remove sciatic nerve lesion T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64787 Implant nerve end T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64788 Remove skin nerve lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64790 Removal of nerve lesion T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64792 Removal of nerve lesion T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64795 Biopsy of nerve T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64802 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64804 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64809 Remove sympathetic nerves C
64818 Remove sympathetic nerves C
64820 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64821 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
64822 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
64823 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0054 26.7322 $1,702.65 $340.53
64831 Repair of digit nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64832 Repair nerve add-on T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64834 Repair of hand or foot nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64835 Repair of hand or foot nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64836 Repair of hand or foot nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64837 Repair nerve add-on T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64840 Repair of leg nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64856 Repair/transpose nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64857 Repair arm/leg nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64858 Repair sciatic nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64859 Nerve surgery T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64861 Repair of arm nerves T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64862 Repair of low back nerves T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64864 Repair of facial nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64865 Repair of facial nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64866 Fusion of facial/other nerve C
64868 Fusion of facial/other nerve C
64870 Fusion of facial/other nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64872 Subsequent repair of nerve T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64874 Repair revise nerve add-on T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64885 Nerve graft, head or neck T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64886 Nerve graft, head or neck T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64890 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64891 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64892 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64893 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64895 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64896 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64897 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64898 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64901 Nerve graft add-on T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64902 Nerve graft add-on T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64905 Nerve pedicle transfer T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64907 Nerve pedicle transfer T 0221 32.0518 $2,041.48 $463.60 $408.30
64910 Nerve repair w/allograft T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64911 Neurorraphy w/vein autograft T 0220 18.5069 $1,178.76 $235.75
64999 Nervous system surgery T 0204 2.3254 $148.11 $40.10 $29.62
65091 Revise eye T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65093 Revise eye with implant T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65101 Removal of eye T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65103 Remove eye/insert implant T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65105 Remove eye/attach implant T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65110 Removal of eye T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65112 Remove eye/revise socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65114 Remove eye/revise socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65125 Revise ocular implant T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
65130 Insert ocular implant T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
65135 Insert ocular implant T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
65140 Attach ocular implant T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65150 Revise ocular implant T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
65155 Reinsert ocular implant T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
65175 Removal of ocular implant T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
65205 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
65210 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
65220 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
65222 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
65235 Remove foreign body from eye T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65260 Remove foreign body from eye T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
65265 Remove foreign body from eye T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
65270 Repair of eye wound T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
65272 Repair of eye wound T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65273 Repair of eye wound C
65275 Repair of eye wound T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65280 Repair of eye wound T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
65285 Repair of eye wound T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
65286 Repair of eye wound T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
65290 Repair of eye socket wound T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
65400 Removal of eye lesion T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65410 Biopsy of cornea T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65420 Removal of eye lesion T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65426 Removal of eye lesion T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65430 Corneal smear S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
65435 Curette/treat cornea T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
65436 Curette/treat cornea T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65450 Treatment of corneal lesion S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
65600 Revision of cornea T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
65710 Corneal transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65730 Corneal transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65750 Corneal transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65755 Corneal transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65760 Revision of cornea E
65765 Revision of cornea E
65767 Corneal tissue transplant E
65770 Revise cornea with implant T 0293 83.0605 $5,290.37 $1,128.20 $1,058.07
65771 Radial keratotomy E
65772 Correction of astigmatism T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65775 Correction of astigmatism T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65780 Ocular reconst, transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65781 Ocular reconst, transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65782 Ocular reconst, transplant T 0244 38.2919 $2,438.93 $803.20 $487.79
65800 Drainage of eye T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65805 Drainage of eye T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65810 Drainage of eye T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65815 Drainage of eye T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65820 Relieve inner eye pressure T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
65850 Incision of eye T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65855 Laser surgery of eye T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
65860 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
65865 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65870 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65875 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65880 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65900 Remove eye lesion T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
65920 Remove implant of eye T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
65930 Remove blood clot from eye T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66020 Injection treatment of eye T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
66030 Injection treatment of eye T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
66130 Remove eye lesion T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66150 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66155 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66160 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66165 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66170 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66172 Incision of eye T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66180 Implant eye shunt T 0673 40.8481 $2,601.74 $649.50 $520.35
66185 Revise eye shunt T 0673 40.8481 $2,601.74 $649.50 $520.35
66220 Repair eye lesion T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
66225 Repair/graft eye lesion T 0673 40.8481 $2,601.74 $649.50 $520.35
66250 Follow-up surgery of eye T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
66500 Incision of iris T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
66505 Incision of iris T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
66600 Remove iris and lesion T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66605 Removal of iris T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66625 Removal of iris T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
66630 Removal of iris T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66635 Removal of iris T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66680 Repair iris ciliary body T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66682 Repair iris ciliary body T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66700 Destruction, ciliary body T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
66710 Ciliary transsleral therapy T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
66711 Ciliary endoscopic ablation T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
66720 Destruction, ciliary body T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
66740 Destruction, ciliary body T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66761 Revision of iris T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
66762 Revision of iris T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
66770 Removal of inner eye lesion T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
66820 Incision, secondary cataract T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
66821 After cataract laser surgery T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
66825 Reposition intraocular lens T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
66830 Removal of lens lesion T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
66840 Removal of lens material T 0245 14.9022 $949.17 $217.00 $189.83
66850 Removal of lens material T 0249 29.7487 $1,894.78 $524.60 $378.96
66852 Removal of lens material T 0249 29.7487 $1,894.78 $524.60 $378.96
66920 Extraction of lens T 0249 29.7487 $1,894.78 $524.60 $378.96
66930 Extraction of lens T 0249 29.7487 $1,894.78 $524.60 $378.96
66940 Extraction of lens T 0245 14.9022 $949.17 $217.00 $189.83
66982 Cataract surgery, complex T 0246 24.2197 $1,542.63 $495.90 $308.53
66983 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage T 0246 24.2197 $1,542.63 $495.90 $308.53
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage T 0246 24.2197 $1,542.63 $495.90 $308.53
66985 Insert lens prosthesis T 0246 24.2197 $1,542.63 $495.90 $308.53
66986 Exchange lens prosthesis T 0246 24.2197 $1,542.63 $495.90 $308.53
66990 Ophthalmic endoscope add-on N
66999 Eye surgery procedure T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
67005 Partial removal of eye fluid T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67015 Release of eye fluid T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67025 Replace eye fluid T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67027 Implant eye drug system T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67028 Injection eye drug CH S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
67030 Incise inner eye strands T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67031 Laser surgery, eye strands T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
67036 Removal of inner eye fluid T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67038 Strip retinal membrane T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67039 Laser treatment of retina T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67040 Laser treatment of retina T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67101 Repair detached retina T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67105 Repair detached retina CH T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
67107 Repair detached retina T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67108 Repair detached retina T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67110 Repair detached retina T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67112 Rerepair detached retina T 0672 38.1121 $2,427.47 $485.49
67115 Release encircling material T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67120 Remove eye implant material T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67121 Remove eye implant material T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67141 Treatment of retina T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
67145 Treatment of retina CH T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
67208 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67210 Treatment of retinal lesion CH T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
67218 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0236 18.8779 $1,202.39 $240.48
67220 Treatment of choroid lesion T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
67221 Ocular photodynamic ther T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
67225 Eye photodynamic ther add-on T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
67227 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67228 Treatment of retinal lesion CH T 0247 5.2389 $333.68 $104.30 $66.74
67250 Reinforce eye wall T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67255 Reinforce/graft eye wall T 0237 29.0019 $1,847.22 $369.44
67299 Eye surgery procedure T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
67311 Revise eye muscle T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67312 Revise two eye muscles T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67314 Revise eye muscle T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67316 Revise two eye muscles T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67318 Revise eye muscle(s) T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67320 Revise eye muscle(s) add-on T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67331 Eye surgery follow-up add-on T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67332 Rerevise eye muscles add-on T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67334 Revise eye muscle w/suture T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67335 Eye suture during surgery T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67340 Revise eye muscle add-on T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67343 Release eye tissue T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67345 Destroy nerve of eye muscle T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67346 Biopsy, eye muscle T 0699 14.2784 $909.43 $181.89
67399 Eye muscle surgery procedure T 0243 24.392 $1,553.60 $430.30 $310.72
67400 Explore/biopsy eye socket T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67405 Explore/drain eye socket T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67412 Explore/treat eye socket T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67413 Explore/treat eye socket T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67414 Explr/decompress eye socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67415 Aspiration, orbital contents T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67420 Explore/treat eye socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67430 Explore/treat eye socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67440 Explore/drain eye socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67445 Explr/decompress eye socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67450 Explore/biopsy eye socket T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67500 Inject/treat eye socket S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
67505 Inject/treat eye socket T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67515 Inject/treat eye socket T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67550 Insert eye socket implant T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67560 Revise eye socket implant T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67570 Decompress optic nerve T 0242 37.3504 $2,378.96 $597.30 $475.79
67599 Orbit surgery procedure T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67700 Drainage of eyelid abscess T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67710 Incision of eyelid T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
67715 Incision of eyelid fold T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67800 Remove eyelid lesion T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67801 Remove eyelid lesions T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
67805 Remove eyelid lesions T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67808 Remove eyelid lesion(s) T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67810 Biopsy of eyelid T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67820 Revise eyelashes S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
67825 Revise eyelashes T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
67830 Revise eyelashes T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
67835 Revise eyelashes T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67840 Remove eyelid lesion T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
67850 Treat eyelid lesion T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
67875 Closure of eyelid by suture T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
67880 Revision of eyelid T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
67882 Revision of eyelid T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67900 Repair brow defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67901 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67902 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67903 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67904 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67906 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67908 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67909 Revise eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67911 Revise eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67912 Correction eyelid w/implant T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67914 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67915 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67916 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67917 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67921 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67922 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67923 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67924 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67930 Repair eyelid wound T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67935 Repair eyelid wound T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67938 Remove eyelid foreign body S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
67950 Revision of eyelid T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67961 Revision of eyelid T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67966 Revision of eyelid T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67971 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67973 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67974 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
67975 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
67999 Revision of eyelid T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
68020 Incise/drain eyelid lining T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68040 Treatment of eyelid lesions S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
68100 Biopsy of eyelid lining T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
68110 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0699 14.2784 $909.43 $181.89
68115 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68130 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
68135 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0239 7.1099 $452.85 $90.57
68200 Treat eyelid by injection S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
68320 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68325 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68326 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68328 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68330 Revise eyelid lining T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
68335 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68340 Separate eyelid adhesions T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68360 Revise eyelid lining T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
68362 Revise eyelid lining T 0234 24.0821 $1,533.86 $511.30 $306.77
68371 Harvest eye tissue, alograft T 0233 16.5252 $1,052.54 $266.30 $210.51
68399 Eyelid lining surgery T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
68400 Incise/drain tear gland T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
68420 Incise/drain tear sac T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68440 Incise tear duct opening T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
68500 Removal of tear gland T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68505 Partial removal, tear gland T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68510 Biopsy of tear gland T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68520 Removal of tear sac T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68525 Biopsy of tear sac T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68530 Clearance of tear duct T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68540 Remove tear gland lesion T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68550 Remove tear gland lesion T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68700 Repair tear ducts T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68705 Revise tear duct opening T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
68720 Create tear sac drain T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68745 Create tear duct drain T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68750 Create tear duct drain T 0241 24.8916 $1,585.42 $384.40 $317.08
68760 Close tear duct opening S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
68761 Close tear duct opening S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
68770 Close tear system fistula T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68801 Dilate tear duct opening S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
68810 Probe nasolacrimal duct S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
68811 Probe nasolacrimal duct T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68815 Probe nasolacrimal duct T 0240 19.228 $1,224.69 $309.50 $244.94
68840 Explore/irrigate tear ducts S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
68850 Injection for tear sac x-ray N
68899 Tear duct system surgery T 0238 2.8636 $182.39 $36.48
69000 Drain external ear lesion T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
69005 Drain external ear lesion T 0008 19.0457 $1,213.08 $242.62
69020 Drain outer ear canal lesion T 0006 1.463 $93.18 $18.64
69090 Pierce earlobes E
69100 Biopsy of external ear CH T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69105 Biopsy of external ear canal T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
69110 Remove external ear, partial T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
69120 Removal of external ear T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69140 Remove ear canal lesion(s) T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69145 Remove ear canal lesion(s) T 0021 16.5832 $1,056.23 $219.40 $211.25
69150 Extensive ear canal surgery T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
69155 Extensive ear/neck surgery C
69200 Clear outer ear canal X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
69205 Clear outer ear canal T 0022 21.4534 $1,366.43 $354.40 $273.29
69210 Remove impacted ear wax X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
69220 Clean out mastoid cavity CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
69222 Clean out mastoid cavity CH T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
69300 Revise external ear T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69310 Rebuild outer ear canal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69320 Rebuild outer ear canal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69399 Outer ear surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69400 Inflate middle ear canal T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69401 Inflate middle ear canal T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69405 Catheterize middle ear canal T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
69420 Incision of eardrum T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69421 Incision of eardrum T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
69424 Remove ventilating tube CH T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
69433 Create eardrum opening T 0252 7.6539 $487.50 $109.10 $97.50
69436 Create eardrum opening T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
69440 Exploration of middle ear T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69450 Eardrum revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69501 Mastoidectomy T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69502 Mastoidectomy T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69505 Remove mastoid structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69511 Extensive mastoid surgery T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69530 Extensive mastoid surgery T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69535 Remove part of temporal bone C
69540 Remove ear lesion T 0253 16.6341 $1,059.48 $282.20 $211.90
69550 Remove ear lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69552 Remove ear lesion T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69554 Remove ear lesion C
69601 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69602 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69603 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69604 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69605 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69610 Repair of eardrum T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69620 Repair of eardrum T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69631 Repair eardrum structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69632 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69633 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69635 Repair eardrum structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69636 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69637 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69641 Revise middle ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69642 Revise middle ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69643 Revise middle ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69644 Revise middle ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69645 Revise middle ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69646 Revise middle ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69650 Release middle ear bone T 0254 24.3535 $1,551.15 $321.30 $310.23
69660 Revise middle ear bone T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69661 Revise middle ear bone T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69662 Revise middle ear bone T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69666 Repair middle ear structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69667 Repair middle ear structures T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69670 Remove mastoid air cells T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69676 Remove middle ear nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69700 Close mastoid fistula T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69710 Implant/replace hearing aid E
69711 Remove/repair hearing aid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69714 Implant temple bone w/stimul T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69715 Temple bne implnt w/stimulat T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69717 Temple bone implant revision T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69718 Revise temple bone implant T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69720 Release facial nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69725 Release facial nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69740 Repair facial nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69745 Repair facial nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69799 Middle ear surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69801 Incise inner ear T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69802 Incise inner ear T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69805 Explore inner ear T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69806 Explore inner ear T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69820 Establish inner ear window T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69840 Revise inner ear window T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69905 Remove inner ear T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69910 Remove inner ear mastoid T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69915 Incise inner ear nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69930 Implant cochlear device T 0259 404.3379 $25,753.49 $8,698.40 $5,150.70
69949 Inner ear surgery procedure T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69950 Incise inner ear nerve C
69955 Release facial nerve T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69960 Release inner ear canal T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69970 Remove inner ear lesion CH T 0256 40.5598 $2,583.38 $516.68
69979 Temporal bone surgery T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
69990 Microsurgery add-on N
70010 Contrast x-ray of brain CH Q 0274 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
70015 Contrast x-ray of brain CH Q 0274 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
70030 X-ray eye for foreign body X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70100 X-ray exam of jaw X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70110 X-ray exam of jaw X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70120 X-ray exam of mastoids X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70130 X-ray exam of mastoids X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70134 X-ray exam of middle ear X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
70140 X-ray exam of facial bones X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70150 X-ray exam of facial bones X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70160 X-ray exam of nasal bones X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70170 X-ray exam of tear duct CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
70190 X-ray exam of eye sockets X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70200 X-ray exam of eye sockets X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70210 X-ray exam of sinuses X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70220 X-ray exam of sinuses X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70240 X-ray exam, pituitary saddle X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70250 X-ray exam of skull X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70260 X-ray exam of skull X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
70300 X-ray exam of teeth X 0262 0.5739 $36.55 $7.31
70310 X-ray exam of teeth X 0262 0.5739 $36.55 $7.31
70320 Full mouth x-ray of teeth X 0262 0.5739 $36.55 $7.31
70328 X-ray exam of jaw joint X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70330 X-ray exam of jaw joints X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70332 X-ray exam of jaw joint CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
70336 Magnetic image, jaw joint S 0335 5.0067 $318.89 $111.90 $63.78
70350 X-ray head for orthodontia X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70355 Panoramic x-ray of jaws X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70360 X-ray exam of neck X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70370 Throat x-ray fluoroscopy X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
70371 Speech evaluation, complex X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
70373 Contrast x-ray of larynx CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
70380 X-ray exam of salivary gland X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
70390 X-ray exam of salivary duct CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
70450 Ct head/brain w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
70460 Ct head/brain w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
70470 Ct head/brain w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
70480 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
70481 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
70482 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/ow/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
70486 Ct maxillofacial w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
70487 Ct maxillofacial w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
70488 Ct maxillofacial w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
70490 Ct soft tissue neck w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
70491 Ct soft tissue neck w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
70492 Ct sft tsue nck w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
70496 Ct angiography, head S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
70498 Ct angiography, neck S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
70540 Mri orbit/face/neck w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70542 Mri orbit/face/neck w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
70543 Mri orbt/fac/nck w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
70544 Mr angiography head w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70545 Mr angiography head w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
70546 Mr angiograph head w/ow/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
70547 Mr angiography neck w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70548 Mr angiography neck w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
70549 Mr angiograph neck w/ow/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
70551 Mri brain w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70552 Mri brain w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
70553 Mri brain w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
70554 Fmri brain by tech S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70555 Fmri brain by phys/psych S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70557 Mri brain w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
70558 Mri brain w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
70559 Mri brain w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
71010 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71015 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71020 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71021 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71022 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71023 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
71030 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71034 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
71035 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71040 Contrast x-ray of bronchi CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
71060 Contrast x-ray of bronchi CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
71090 X-ray pacemaker insertion CH N
71100 X-ray exam of ribs X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71101 X-ray exam of ribs/chest X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71110 X-ray exam of ribs X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71111 X-ray exam of ribs/chest X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
71120 X-ray exam of breastbone X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71130 X-ray exam of breastbone X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
71250 Ct thorax w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
71260 Ct thorax w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
71270 Ct thorax w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
71275 Ct angiography, chest S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
71550 Mri chest w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
71551 Mri chest w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
71552 Mri chest w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
71555 Mri angio chest w or w/o dye B
72010 X-ray exam of spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72020 X-ray exam of spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72040 X-ray exam of neck spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72050 X-ray exam of neck spine X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
72052 X-ray exam of neck spine X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
72069 X-ray exam of trunk spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72070 X-ray exam of thoracic spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72072 X-ray exam of thoracic spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72074 X-ray exam of thoracic spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72080 X-ray exam of trunk spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72090 X-ray exam of trunk spine X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
72100 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72110 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
72114 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
72120 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
72125 Ct neck spine w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
72126 Ct neck spine w/dye CH S 0316 11.7923 $751.09 $300.26 $150.22
72127 Ct neck spine w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
72128 Ct chest spine w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
72129 Ct chest spine w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
72130 Ct chest spine w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
72131 Ct lumbar spine w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
72132 Ct lumbar spine w/dye CH S 0316 11.7923 $751.09 $300.26 $150.22
72133 Ct lumbar spine w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
72141 Mri neck spine w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
72142 Mri neck spine w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
72146 Mri chest spine w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
72147 Mri chest spine w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
72148 Mri lumbar spine w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
72149 Mri lumbar spine w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
72156 Mri neck spine w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
72157 Mri chest spine w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
72158 Mri lumbar spine w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
72159 Mr angio spine w/ow/dye E
72170 X-ray exam of pelvis X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72190 X-ray exam of pelvis X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72191 Ct angiograph pelv w/ow/dye S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
72192 Ct pelvis w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
72193 Ct pelvis w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
72194 Ct pelvis w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
72195 Mri pelvis w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
72196 Mri pelvis w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
72197 Mri pelvis w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
72198 Mr angio pelvis w/o w/dye B
72200 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72202 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72220 X-ray exam of tailbone X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
72240 Contrast x-ray of neck spine CH Q 0274 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
72255 Contrast x-ray, thorax spine CH Q 0274 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
72265 Contrast x-ray, lower spine CH Q 0274 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
72270 Contrast x-ray, spine CH Q 0274 3.9008 $248.45 $62.80 $49.69
72275 Epidurography CH N
72285 X-ray c/t spine disk CH Q 0388 9.03 $575.15 $169.68 $115.03
72291 Perq vertebroplasty, fluor CH N
72292 Perq vertebroplasty, ct CH N
72295 X-ray of lower spine disk CH Q 0388 9.03 $575.15 $169.68 $115.03
73000 X-ray exam of collar bone X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73010 X-ray exam of shoulder blade X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73020 X-ray exam of shoulder X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73030 X-ray exam of shoulder X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73040 Contrast x-ray of shoulder CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73050 X-ray exam of shoulders X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73060 X-ray exam of humerus X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73070 X-ray exam of elbow X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73080 X-ray exam of elbow X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73085 Contrast x-ray of elbow CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73090 X-ray exam of forearm X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73092 X-ray exam of arm, infant X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73100 X-ray exam of wrist X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73110 X-ray exam of wrist X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73115 Contrast x-ray of wrist CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73120 X-ray exam of hand X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73130 X-ray exam of hand X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73140 X-ray exam of finger(s) X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73200 Ct upper extremity w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
73201 Ct upper extremity w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
73202 Ct uppr extremity w/ow/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
73206 Ct angio upr extrm w/ow/dye S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
73218 Mri upper extremity w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
73219 Mri upper extremity w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
73220 Mri uppr extremity w/ow/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
73221 Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
73222 Mri joint upr extrem w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
73223 Mri joint upr extr w/ow/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
73225 Mr angio upr extr w/ow/dye E
73500 X-ray exam of hip X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73510 X-ray exam of hip X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73520 X-ray exam of hips X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
73525 Contrast x-ray of hip CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73530 X-ray exam of hip CH N
73540 X-ray exam of pelvis hips X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73542 X-ray exam, sacroiliac joint CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73550 X-ray exam of thigh X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73560 X-ray exam of knee, 1 or 2 X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73562 X-ray exam of knee, 3 X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73564 X-ray exam, knee, 4 or more X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73565 X-ray exam of knees X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73580 Contrast x-ray of knee joint CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73590 X-ray exam of lower leg X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73592 X-ray exam of leg, infant X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73600 X-ray exam of ankle X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73610 X-ray exam of ankle X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73615 Contrast x-ray of ankle CH Q 0275 2.2785 $145.12 $44.13 $29.02
73620 X-ray exam of foot X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73630 X-ray exam of foot X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73650 X-ray exam of heel X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73660 X-ray exam of toe(s) X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
73700 Ct lower extremity w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
73701 Ct lower extremity w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
73702 Ct lwr extremity w/ow/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
73706 Ct angio lwr extr w/ow/dye S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
73718 Mri lower extremity w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
73719 Mri lower extremity w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
73720 Mri lwr extremity w/ow/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
73721 Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
73722 Mri joint of lwr extr w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
73723 Mri joint lwr extr w/ow/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
73725 Mr ang lwr ext w or w/o dye B
74000 X-ray exam of abdomen X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
74010 X-ray exam of abdomen X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
74020 X-ray exam of abdomen X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
74022 X-ray exam series, abdomen X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
74150 Ct abdomen w/o dye S 0332 3.1487 $200.55 $75.20 $40.11
74160 Ct abdomen w/dye S 0283 4.5485 $289.71 $100.30 $57.94
74170 Ct abdomen w/o w/dye S 0333 5.3374 $339.96 $119.00 $67.99
74175 Ct angio abdom w/o w/dye S 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
74181 Mri abdomen w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
74182 Mri abdomen w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
74183 Mri abdomen w/o w/dye S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
74185 Mri angio, abdom w orw/o dye B
74190 X-ray exam of peritoneum CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74210 Contrst x-ray exam of throat S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74220 Contrast x-ray, esophagus S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74230 Cine/vid x-ray, throat/esoph S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74235 Remove esophagus obstruction CH N
74240 X-ray exam, upper gi tract S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74241 X-ray exam, upper gi tract S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74245 X-ray exam, upper gi tract S 0277 2.2875 $145.70 $54.50 $29.14
74246 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74247 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74249 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract S 0277 2.2875 $145.70 $54.50 $29.14
74250 X-ray exam of small bowel S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74251 X-ray exam of small bowel S 0277 2.2875 $145.70 $54.50 $29.14
74260 X-ray exam of small bowel S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74270 Contrast x-ray exam of colon S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74280 Contrast x-ray exam of colon S 0277 2.2875 $145.70 $54.50 $29.14
74283 Contrast x-ray exam of colon S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74290 Contrast x-ray, gallbladder S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74291 Contrast x-rays, gallbladder S 0276 1.4387 $91.64 $34.90 $18.33
74300 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas CH N
74301 X-rays at surgery add-on CH N
74305 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas CH N
74320 Contrast x-ray of bile ducts CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74327 X-ray bile stone removal CH N
74328 X-ray bile duct endoscopy N
74329 X-ray for pancreas endoscopy N
74330 X-ray bile/panc endoscopy N
74340 X-ray guide for GI tube CH N
74350 X-ray guide, stomach tube CH N
74355 X-ray guide, intestinal tube CH N
74360 X-ray guide, GI dilation CH N
74363 X-ray, bile duct dilation CH N
74400 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74410 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74415 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74420 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74425 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract CH Q 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74430 Contrast x-ray, bladder CH Q 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74440 X-ray, male genital tract CH Q 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74445 X-ray exam of penis CH Q 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74450 X-ray, urethra/bladder CH Q 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74455 X-ray, urethra/bladder CH Q 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
74470 X-ray exam of kidney lesion CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74475 X-ray control, cath insert CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74480 X-ray control, cath insert CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74485 X-ray guide, GU dilation CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74710 X-ray measurement of pelvis X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
74740 X-ray, female genital tract CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
74742 X-ray, fallopian tube CH N
74775 X-ray exam of perineum S 0278 2.6114 $166.33 $59.40 $33.27
75552 Heart mri for morph w/o dye S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
75553 Heart mri for morph w/dye S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
75554 Cardiac MRI/function S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
75555 Cardiac MRI/limited study S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
75556 Cardiac MRI/flow mapping E
75600 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75605 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75625 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75630 X-ray aorta, leg arteries CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75635 Ct angio abdominal arteries CH Q 0662 5.2818 $336.41 $118.80 $67.28
75650 Artery x-rays, head neck CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75658 Artery x-rays, arm CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75660 Artery x-rays, head neck CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75662 Artery x-rays, head neck CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75665 Artery x-rays, head neck CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75671 Artery x-rays, head neck CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75676 Artery x-rays, neck CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75680 Artery x-rays, neck CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75685 Artery x-rays, spine CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75705 Artery x-rays, spine CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75710 Artery x-rays, arm/leg CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75716 Artery x-rays, arms/legs CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75722 Artery x-rays, kidney CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75724 Artery x-rays, kidneys CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75726 Artery x-rays, abdomen CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75731 Artery x-rays, adrenal gland CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75733 Artery x-rays, adrenals CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75736 Artery x-rays, pelvis CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75741 Artery x-rays, lung CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75743 Artery x-rays, lungs CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75746 Artery x-rays, lung CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75756 Artery x-rays, chest CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75774 Artery x-ray, each vessel CH N
75790 Visualize A-V shunt CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75801 Lymph vessel x-ray, arm/leg CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
75803 Lymph vessel x-ray,arms/legs CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
75805 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
75807 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
75809 Nonvascular shunt, x-ray CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
75810 Vein x-ray, spleen/liver CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75820 Vein x-ray, arm/leg CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75822 Vein x-ray, arms/legs CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75825 Vein x-ray, trunk CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75827 Vein x-ray, chest CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75831 Vein x-ray, kidney CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75833 Vein x-ray, kidneys CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75840 Vein x-ray, adrenal gland CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75842 Vein x-ray, adrenal glands CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75860 Vein x-ray, neck CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75870 Vein x-ray, skull CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75872 Vein x-ray, skull CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75880 Vein x-ray, eye socket CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75885 Vein x-ray, liver CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75887 Vein x-ray, liver CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75889 Vein x-ray, liver CH Q 0280 11.3221 $721.14 $199.34 $144.23
75891 Vein x-ray, liver CH Q 0279 5.9365 $378.11 $97.07 $75.62
75893 Venous sampling by catheter Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75894 X-rays, transcath therapy CH N
75896 X-rays, transcath therapy CH N
75898 Follow-up angiography CH N
75900 Intravascular cath exchange C
75901 Remove cva device obstruct CH N
75902 Remove cva lumen obstruct CH N
75940 X-ray placement, vein filter CH N
75945 Intravascular us CH Q 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
75946 Intravascular us add-on CH N
75952 Endovasc repair abdom aorta C
75953 Abdom aneurysm endovas rpr C
75954 Iliac aneurysm endovas rpr C
75956 Xray, endovasc thor ao repr C
75957 Xray, endovasc thor ao repr C
75958 Xray, place prox ext thor ao C
75959 Xray, place dist ext thor ao C
75960 Transcath iv stent rsi CH N
75961 Retrieval, broken catheter CH N
75962 Repair arterial blockage CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75964 Repair artery blockage, each CH N
75966 Repair arterial blockage CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75968 Repair artery blockage, each CH N
75970 Vascular biopsy CH N
75978 Repair venous blockage CH Q 0668 3.3354 $212.44 $48.81 $42.49
75980 Contrast xray exam bile duct CH N
75982 Contrast xray exam bile duct CH N
75984 Xray control catheter change CH N
75989 Abscess drainage under x-ray N
75992 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N
75993 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N
75994 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N
75995 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N
75996 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N
76000 Fluoroscope examination CH Q 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
76001 Fluoroscope exam, extensive N
76010 X-ray, nose to rectum X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
76080 X-ray exam of fistula CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
76098 X-ray exam, breast specimen X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
76100 X-ray exam of body section X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
76101 Complex body section x-ray X 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
76102 Complex body section x-rays CH X 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
76120 Cine/video x-rays X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
76125 Cine/video x-rays add-on CH N
76140 X-ray consultation E
76150 X-ray exam, dry process X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
76350 Special x-ray contrast study N
76376 3d render w/o postprocess CH N
76377 3d rendering w/postprocess CH N
76380 CAT scan follow-up study S 0282 1.6768 $106.80 $37.80 $21.36
76390 Mr spectroscopy E
76496 Fluoroscopic procedure X 0272 1.327 $84.52 $31.60 $16.90
76497 Ct procedure S 0282 1.6768 $106.80 $37.80 $21.36
76498 Mri procedure S 0335 5.0067 $318.89 $111.90 $63.78
76499 Radiographic procedure X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
76506 Echo exam of head S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76510 Ophth us, b quant a CH T 0232 5.1145 $325.76 $81.59 $65.15
76511 Ophth us, quant a only S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76512 Ophth us, b w/non-quant a S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76513 Echo exam of eye, water bath S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76514 Echo exam of eye, thickness X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
76516 Echo exam of eye S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76519 Echo exam of eye S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76529 Echo exam of eye S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76536 Us exam of head and neck S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76604 Us exam, chest S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76645 Us exam, breast(s) S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76700 Us exam, abdom, complete S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76705 Echo exam of abdomen S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76770 Us exam abdo back wall, comp S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76775 Us exam abdo back wall, lim S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76776 Us exam k transpl w/doppler S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76800 Us exam, spinal canal S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76801 Ob us 14 wks, single fetus S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76802 Ob us 14 wks, add'l fetus S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76805 Ob us /= 14 wks, sngl fetus S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76810 Ob us /= 14 wks, addl fetus S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76811 Ob us, detailed, sngl fetus S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
76812 Ob us, detailed, addl fetus S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76813 Ob us nuchal meas, 1 gest S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76814 Ob us nuchal meas, add-on S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76815 Ob us, limited, fetus(s) S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76816 Ob us, follow-up, per fetus S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76817 Transvaginal us, obstetric S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76818 Fetal biophys profile w/nst S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76819 Fetal biophys profil w/o nst S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76820 Umbilical artery echo S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
76821 Middle cerebral artery echo S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
76825 Echo exam of fetal heart CH S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76826 Echo exam of fetal heart CH S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76827 Echo exam of fetal heart CH S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76828 Echo exam of fetal heart CH S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76830 Transvaginal us, non-ob S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76831 Echo exam, uterus S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
76856 Us exam, pelvic, complete S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76857 Us exam, pelvic, limited S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76870 Us exam, scrotum S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76872 Us, transrectal S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76873 Echograp trans r, pros study S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76880 Us exam, extremity S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
76885 Us exam infant hips, dynamic S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76886 Us exam infant hips, static S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76930 Echo guide, cardiocentesis CH N
76932 Echo guide for heart biopsy CH N
76936 Echo guide for artery repair CH N
76937 Us guide, vascular access N
76940 Us guide, tissue ablation CH N
76941 Echo guide for transfusion CH N
76942 Echo guide for biopsy CH N
76945 Echo guide, villus sampling CH N
76946 Echo guide for amniocentesis CH N
76948 Echo guide, ova aspiration CH N
76950 Echo guidance radiotherapy CH N
76965 Echo guidance radiotherapy CH N
76970 Ultrasound exam follow-up S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
76975 GI endoscopic ultrasound CH Q 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
76977 Us bone density measure X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
76998 Us guide, intraop CH N
76999 Echo examination procedure S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
77001 Fluoroguide for vein device N
77002 Needle localization by xray N
77003 Fluoroguide for spine inject N
77011 Ct scan for localization CH N
77012 Ct scan for needle biopsy CH N
77013 Ct guide for tissue ablation CH N
77014 Ct scan for therapy guide CH N
77021 Mr guidance for needle place CH N
77022 Mri for tissue ablation CH N
77031 Stereotact guide for brst bx CH N
77032 Guidance for needle, breast CH N
77051 Computer dx mammogram add-on A
77052 Comp screen mammogram add-on A
77053 X-ray of mammary duct CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
77054 X-ray of mammary ducts CH Q 0263 1.4802 $94.28 $21.44 $18.86
77055 Mammogram, one breast A
77056 Mammogram, both breasts A
77057 Mammogram, screening A
77058 Mri, one breast B
77059 Mri, both breasts B
77071 X-ray stress view X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
77072 X-rays for bone age X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
77073 X-rays, bone length studies X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
77074 X-rays, bone survey, limited X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
77075 X-rays, bone survey complete X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
77076 X-rays, bone survey, infant X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
77077 Joint survey, single view X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
77078 Ct bone density, axial S 0288 1.192 $75.92 $28.90 $15.18
77079 Ct bone density, peripheral S 0282 1.6768 $106.80 $37.80 $21.36
77080 Dxa bone density, axial S 0288 1.192 $75.92 $28.90 $15.18
77081 Dxa bone density/peripheral S 0665 0.5225 $33.28 $13.31 $6.66
77082 Dxa bone density, vert fx X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
77083 Radiographic absorptiometry X 0261 1.2024 $76.58 $15.32
77084 Magnetic image, bone marrow S 0335 5.0067 $318.89 $111.90 $63.78
77261 Radiation therapy planning B
77262 Radiation therapy planning B
77263 Radiation therapy planning B
77280 Set radiation therapy field X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77285 Set radiation therapy field X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77290 Set radiation therapy field X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77295 Set radiation therapy field X 0310 14.0797 $896.78 $325.20 $179.36
77299 Radiation therapy planning X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77300 Radiation therapy dose plan X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77301 Radiotherapy dose plan, imrt X 0310 14.0797 $896.78 $325.20 $179.36
77305 Teletx isodose plan simple X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77310 Teletx isodose plan intermed X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77315 Teletx isodose plan complex X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77321 Special teletx port plan X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77326 Brachytx isodose calc simp X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77327 Brachytx isodose calc interm X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77328 Brachytx isodose plan compl X 0305 4.1775 $266.08 $91.30 $53.22
77331 Special radiation dosimetry X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77332 Radiation treatment aid(s) X 0303 3.0657 $195.26 $66.90 $39.05
77333 Radiation treatment aid(s) X 0303 3.0657 $195.26 $66.90 $39.05
77334 Radiation treatment aid(s) X 0303 3.0657 $195.26 $66.90 $39.05
77336 Radiation physics consult X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77370 Radiation physics consult X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77371 Srs, multisource S 0127 123.4696 $7,864.15 $1,572.83
77372 Srs, linear based B
77373 Sbrt delivery B
77399 External radiation dosimetry X 0304 1.6409 $104.51 $38.60 $20.90
77401 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77402 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77403 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77404 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77406 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77407 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77408 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77409 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77411 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77412 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77413 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77414 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77416 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77417 Radiology port film(s) CH N
77418 Radiation tx delivery, imrt S 0412 5.7275 $364.80 $72.96
77421 Stereoscopic x-ray guidance CH N
77422 Neutron beam tx, simple S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77423 Neutron beam tx, complex S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77427 Radiation tx management, x5 B
77431 Radiation therapy management B
77432 Stereotactic radiation trmt B
77435 Sbrt management N
77470 Special radiation treatment S 0299 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
77499 Radiation therapy management B
77520 Proton trmt, simple w/o comp S 0664 13.2746 $845.50 $169.10
77522 Proton trmt, simple w/comp S 0664 13.2746 $845.50 $169.10
77523 Proton trmt, intermediate S 0667 15.8841 $1,011.71 $202.34
77525 Proton treatment, complex S 0667 15.8841 $1,011.71 $202.34
77600 Hyperthermia treatment CH S 0299 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
77605 Hyperthermia treatment CH S 0299 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
77610 Hyperthermia treatment CH S 0299 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
77615 Hyperthermia treatment CH S 0299 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
77620 Hyperthermia treatment CH S 0299 6.0275 $383.91 $76.78
77750 Infuse radioactive materials S 0301 2.2933 $146.07 $29.21
77761 Apply intrcav radiat simple S 0312 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
77762 Apply intrcav radiat interm S 0312 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
77763 Apply intrcav radiat compl S 0312 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
77776 Apply interstit radiat simpl S 0312 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
77777 Apply interstit radiat inter S 0312 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
77778 Apply interstit radiat compl CH Q 0651 15.4158 $981.88 $196.38
77781 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 11.6098 $739.46 $147.89
77782 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 11.6098 $739.46 $147.89
77783 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 11.6098 $739.46 $147.89
77784 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 11.6098 $739.46 $147.89
77789 Apply surface radiation S 0300 1.5 $95.54 $19.11
77790 Radiation handling N
77799 Radium/radioisotope therapy S 0312 8.3915 $534.48 $106.90
78000 Thyroid, single uptake S 0389 1.5806 $100.67 $33.80 $20.13
78001 Thyroid, multiple uptakes S 0389 1.5806 $100.67 $33.80 $20.13
78003 Thyroid suppress/stimul S 0392 3.281 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
78006 Thyroid imaging with uptake S 0390 2.8272 $180.07 $57.60 $36.01
78007 Thyroid image, mult uptakes S 0391 3.654 $232.73 $66.10 $46.55
78010 Thyroid imaging S 0390 2.8272 $180.07 $57.60 $36.01
78011 Thyroid imaging with flow S 0390 2.8272 $180.07 $57.60 $36.01
78015 Thyroid met imaging S 0406 4.4988 $286.54 $98.10 $57.31
78016 Thyroid met imaging/studies S 0406 4.4988 $286.54 $98.10 $57.31
78018 Thyroid met imaging, body S 0406 4.4988 $286.54 $98.10 $57.31
78020 Thyroid met uptake CH N
78070 Parathyroid nuclear imaging S 0391 3.654 $232.73 $66.10 $46.55
78075 Adrenal nuclear imaging S 0391 3.654 $232.73 $66.10 $46.55
78099 Endocrine nuclear procedure S 0390 2.8272 $180.07 $57.60 $36.01
78102 Bone marrow imaging, ltd S 0400 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
78103 Bone marrow imaging, mult S 0400 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
78104 Bone marrow imaging, body S 0400 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
78110 Plasma volume, single S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78111 Plasma volume, multiple S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78120 Red cell mass, single S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78121 Red cell mass, multiple S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78122 Blood volume S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78130 Red cell survival study S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78135 Red cell survival kinetics S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78140 Red cell sequestration S 0393 5.526 $351.97 $82.00 $70.39
78185 Spleen imaging S 0400 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
78190 Platelet survival, kinetics S 0392 3.281 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
78191 Platelet survival S 0392 3.281 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
78195 Lymph system imaging S 0400 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
78199 Blood/lymph nuclear exam S 0400 4.1916 $266.98 $93.20 $53.40
78201 Liver imaging S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78202 Liver imaging with flow S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78205 Liver imaging (3D) S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78206 Liver image (3d) with flow S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78215 Liver and spleen imaging S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78216 Liver spleen image/flow S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78220 Liver function study S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78223 Hepatobiliary imaging S 0394 4.5297 $288.51 $102.60 $57.70
78230 Salivary gland imaging S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78231 Serial salivary imaging S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78232 Salivary gland function exam S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78258 Esophageal motility study S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78261 Gastric mucosa imaging S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78262 Gastroesophageal reflux exam S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78264 Gastric emptying study S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78267 Breath tst attain/anal c-14 A
78268 Breath test analysis, c-14 A
78270 Vit B-12 absorption exam S 0392 3.281 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
78271 Vit b-12 absrp exam, int fac S 0392 3.281 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
78272 Vit B-12 absorp, combined S 0392 3.281 $208.98 $49.30 $41.80
78278 Acute GI blood loss imaging S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78282 GI protein loss exam S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78290 Meckel'ts divert exam S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78291 Leveen/shunt patency exam S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78299 GI nuclear procedure S 0395 3.8546 $245.51 $89.70 $49.10
78300 Bone imaging, limited area S 0396 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
78305 Bone imaging, multiple areas S 0396 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
78306 Bone imaging, whole body S 0396 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
78315 Bone imaging, 3 phase S 0396 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
78320 Bone imaging (3D) S 0396 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
78350 Bone mineral, single photon E
78351 Bone mineral, dual photon E
78399 Musculoskeletal nuclear exam S 0396 3.9566 $252.01 $95.00 $50.40
78414 Non-imaging heart function S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78428 Cardiac shunt imaging S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78445 Vascular flow imaging S 0397 3.0424 $193.78 $49.50 $38.76
78456 Acute venous thrombus image S 0397 3.0424 $193.78 $49.50 $38.76
78457 Venous thrombosis imaging S 0397 3.0424 $193.78 $49.50 $38.76
78458 Ven thrombosis images, bilat S 0397 3.0424 $193.78 $49.50 $38.76
78459 Heart muscle imaging (PET) S 0307 42.5674 $2,711.25 $542.25
78460 Heart muscle blood, single S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78461 Heart muscle blood, multiple CH S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78464 Heart image (3d), single S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78465 Heart image (3d), multiple S 0377 12.0147 $765.25 $158.80 $153.05
78466 Heart infarct image S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78468 Heart infarct image (ef) S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78469 Heart infarct image (3D) S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78472 Gated heart, planar, single S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78473 Gated heart, multiple CH S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78478 Heart wall motion add-on CH N
78480 Heart function add-on CH N
78481 Heart first pass, single S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78483 Heart first pass, multiple CH S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78491 Heart image (pet), single S 0307 42.5674 $2,711.25 $542.25
78492 Heart image (pet), multiple S 0307 42.5674 $2,711.25 $542.25
78494 Heart image, spect S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78496 Heart first pass add-on CH N
78499 Cardiovascular nuclear exam S 0398 5.4404 $346.52 $100.00 $69.30
78580 Lung perfusion imaging S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78584 Lung V/Q image single breath S 0378 5.1617 $328.76 $125.30 $65.75
78585 Lung V/Q imaging S 0378 5.1617 $328.76 $125.30 $65.75
78586 Aerosol lung image, single S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78587 Aerosol lung image, multiple S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78588 Perfusion lung image S 0378 5.1617 $328.76 $125.30 $65.75
78591 Vent image, 1 breath, 1 proj S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78593 Vent image, 1 proj, gas S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78594 Vent image, mult proj, gas S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78596 Lung differential function S 0378 5.1617 $328.76 $125.30 $65.75
78599 Respiratory nuclear exam S 0401 3.2976 $210.03 $78.10 $42.01
78600 Brain imaging, ltd static CH S 0403 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
78601 Brain imaging, ltd w/flow CH S 0403 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
78605 Brain imaging, complete CH S 0403 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
78606 Brain imaging, compl w/flow S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78607 Brain imaging (3D) S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78608 Brain imaging (PET) S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78609 Brain imaging (PET) E
78610 Brain flow imaging only S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78615 Cerebral vascular flow image S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78630 Cerebrospinal fluid scan CH S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78635 CSF ventriculography CH S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78645 CSF shunt evaluation S 0403 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
78647 Cerebrospinal fluid scan CH S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78650 CSF leakage imaging CH S 0402 8.8414 $563.14 $114.10 $112.63
78660 Nuclear exam of tear flow S 0403 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
78699 Nervous system nuclear exam CH S 0403 3.3325 $212.26 $82.39 $42.45
78700 Kidney imaging, morphol S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78701 Kidney imaging with flow S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78707 K flow/funct image w/o drug S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78708 K flow/funct image w/drug CH S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78709 K flow/funct image, multiple CH S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78710 Kidney imaging (3D) S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78725 Kidney function study S 0389 1.5806 $100.67 $33.80 $20.13
78730 Urinary bladder retention X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
78740 Ureteral reflux study S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78761 Testicular imaging w/flow S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78799 Genitourinary nuclear exam S 0404 5.0935 $324.42 $84.10 $64.88
78800 Tumor imaging, limited area S 0406 4.4988 $286.54 $98.10 $57.31
78801 Tumor imaging, mult areas S 0406 4.4988 $286.54 $98.10 $57.31
78802 Tumor imaging, whole body CH S 0414 7.4985 $477.60 $190.92 $95.52
78803 Tumor imaging (3D) CH S 0414 7.4985 $477.60 $190.92 $95.52
78804 Tumor imaging, whole body S 0408 16.0595 $1,022.88 $204.58
78805 Abscess imaging, ltd area CH S 0414 7.4985 $477.60 $190.92 $95.52
78806 Abscess imaging, whole body CH S 0414 7.4985 $477.60 $190.92 $95.52
78807 Nuclear localization/abscess CH S 0414 7.4985 $477.60 $190.92 $95.52
78811 Tumor imaging (pet), limited S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78812 Tumor image (pet)/skul-thigh S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78813 Tumor image (pet) full body S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78814 Tumor image pet/ct, limited CH S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78815 Tumorimage pet/ct skul-thigh CH S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78816 Tumor image pet/ct full body CH S 0308 17.3837 $1,107.22 $221.44
78890 Nuclear medicine data proc N
78891 Nuclear med data proc N
78999 Nuclear diagnostic exam S 0389 1.5806 $100.67 $33.80 $20.13
79005 Nuclear rx, oral admin S 0407 3.4563 $220.14 $78.10 $44.03
79101 Nuclear rx, iv admin S 0407 3.4563 $220.14 $78.10 $44.03
79200 Nuclear rx, intracav admin S 0413 5.4891 $349.62 $69.92
79300 Nuclr rx, interstit colloid S 0407 3.4563 $220.14 $78.10 $44.03
79403 Hematopoietic nuclear tx S 0413 5.4891 $349.62 $69.92
79440 Nuclear rx, intra-articular S 0413 5.4891 $349.62 $69.92
79445 Nuclear rx, intra-arterial S 0407 3.4563 $220.14 $78.10 $44.03
79999 Nuclear medicine therapy S 0407 3.4563 $220.14 $78.10 $44.03
80048 Basic metabolic panel A
80050 General health panel E
80051 Electrolyte panel A
80053 Comprehen metabolic panel A
80055 Obstetric panel E
80061 Lipid panel A
80069 Renal function panel A
80074 Acute hepatitis panel A
80076 Hepatic function panel A
80100 Drug screen, qualitate/multi A
80101 Drug screen, single A
80102 Drug confirmation A
80103 Drug analysis, tissue prep N
80150 Assay of amikacin A
80152 Assay of amitriptyline A
80154 Assay of benzodiazepines A
80156 Assay, carbamazepine, total A
80157 Assay, carbamazepine, free A
80158 Assay of cyclosporine A
80160 Assay of desipramine A
80162 Assay of digoxin A
80164 Assay, dipropylacetic acid A
80166 Assay of doxepin A
80168 Assay of ethosuximide A
80170 Assay of gentamicin A
80172 Assay of gold A
80173 Assay of haloperidol A
80174 Assay of imipramine A
80176 Assay of lidocaine A
80178 Assay of lithium A
80182 Assay of nortriptyline A
80184 Assay of phenobarbital A
80185 Assay of phenytoin, total A
80186 Assay of phenytoin, free A
80188 Assay of primidone A
80190 Assay of procainamide A
80192 Assay of procainamide A
80194 Assay of quinidine A
80195 Assay of sirolimus A
80196 Assay of salicylate A
80197 Assay of tacrolimus A
80198 Assay of theophylline A
80200 Assay of tobramycin A
80201 Assay of topiramate A
80202 Assay of vancomycin A
80299 Quantitative assay, drug A
80400 Acth stimulation panel A
80402 Acth stimulation panel A
80406 Acth stimulation panel A
80408 Aldosterone suppression eval A
80410 Calcitonin stimul panel A
80412 CRH stimulation panel A
80414 Testosterone response A
80415 Estradiol response panel A
80416 Renin stimulation panel A
80417 Renin stimulation panel A
80418 Pituitary evaluation panel A
80420 Dexamethasone panel A
80422 Glucagon tolerance panel A
80424 Glucagon tolerance panel A
80426 Gonadotropin hormone panel A
80428 Growth hormone panel A
80430 Growth hormone panel A
80432 Insulin suppression panel A
80434 Insulin tolerance panel A
80435 Insulin tolerance panel A
80436 Metyrapone panel A
80438 TRH stimulation panel A
80439 TRH stimulation panel A
80440 TRH stimulation panel A
80500 Lab pathology consultation X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
80502 Lab pathology consultation X 0342 0.0928 $5.91 $2.00 $1.18
81000 Urinalysis, nonauto w/scope A
81001 Urinalysis, auto w/scope A
81002 Urinalysis nonauto w/o scope A
81003 Urinalysis, auto, w/o scope A
81005 Urinalysis A
81007 Urine screen for bacteria A
81015 Microscopic exam of urine A
81020 Urinalysis, glass test A
81025 Urine pregnancy test A
81050 Urinalysis, volume measure A
81099 Urinalysis test procedure A
82000 Assay of blood acetaldehyde A
82003 Assay of acetaminophen A
82009 Test for acetone/ketones A
82010 Acetone assay A
82013 Acetylcholinesterase assay A
82016 Acylcarnitines, qual A
82017 Acylcarnitines, quant A
82024 Assay of acth A
82030 Assay of adp amp A
82040 Assay of serum albumin A
82042 Assay of urine albumin A
82043 Microalbumin, quantitative A
82044 Microalbumin, semiquant A
82045 Albumin, ischemia modified A
82055 Assay of ethanol A
82075 Assay of breath ethanol A
82085 Assay of aldolase A
82088 Assay of aldosterone A
82101 Assay of urine alkaloids A
82103 Alpha-1-antitrypsin, total A
82104 Alpha-1-antitrypsin, pheno A
82105 Alpha-fetoprotein, serum A
82106 Alpha-fetoprotein, amniotic A
82107 Alpha-fetoprotein l3 A
82108 Assay of aluminum A
82120 Amines, vaginal fluid qual A
82127 Amino acid, single qual A
82128 Amino acids, mult qual A
82131 Amino acids, single quant A
82135 Assay, aminolevulinic acid A
82136 Amino acids, quant, 2-5 A
82139 Amino acids, quan, 6 or more A
82140 Assay of ammonia A
82143 Amniotic fluid scan A
82145 Assay of amphetamines A
82150 Assay of amylase A
82154 Androstanediol glucuronide A
82157 Assay of androstenedione A
82160 Assay of androsterone A
82163 Assay of angiotensin II A
82164 Angiotensin I enzyme test A
82172 Assay of apolipoprotein A
82175 Assay of arsenic A
82180 Assay of ascorbic acid A
82190 Atomic absorption A
82205 Assay of barbiturates A
82232 Assay of beta-2 protein A
82239 Bile acids, total A
82240 Bile acids, cholylglycine A
82247 Bilirubin, total A
82248 Bilirubin, direct A
82252 Fecal bilirubin test A
82261 Assay of biotinidase A
82270 Occult blood, feces A
82271 Occult blood, other sources A
82272 Occult blood, feces, single A
82274 Assay test for blood, fecal A
82286 Assay of bradykinin A
82300 Assay of cadmium A
82306 Assay of vitamin D A
82307 Assay of vitamin D A
82308 Assay of calcitonin A
82310 Assay of calcium A
82330 Assay of calcium A
82331 Calcium infusion test A
82340 Assay of calcium in urine A
82355 Calculus analysis, qual A
82360 Calculus assay, quant A
82365 Calculus spectroscopy A
82370 X-ray assay, calculus A
82373 Assay, c-d transfer measure A
82374 Assay, blood carbon dioxide A
82375 Assay, blood carbon monoxide A
82376 Test for carbon monoxide A
82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen A
82379 Assay of carnitine A
82380 Assay of carotene A
82382 Assay, urine catecholamines A
82383 Assay, blood catecholamines A
82384 Assay, three catecholamines A
82387 Assay of cathepsin-d A
82390 Assay of ceruloplasmin A
82397 Chemiluminescent assay A
82415 Assay of chloramphenicol A
82435 Assay of blood chloride A
82436 Assay of urine chloride A
82438 Assay, other fluid chlorides A
82441 Test for chlorohydrocarbons A
82465 Assay, bld/serum cholesterol A
82480 Assay, serum cholinesterase A
82482 Assay, rbc cholinesterase A
82485 Assay, chondroitin sulfate A
82486 Gas/liquid chromatography A
82487 Paper chromatography A
82488 Paper chromatography A
82489 Thin layer chromatography A
82491 Chromotography, quant, sing A
82492 Chromotography, quant, mult A
82495 Assay of chromium A
82507 Assay of citrate A
82520 Assay of cocaine A
82523 Collagen crosslinks A
82525 Assay of copper A
82528 Assay of corticosterone A
82530 Cortisol, free A
82533 Total cortisol A
82540 Assay of creatine A
82541 Column chromotography, qual A
82542 Column chromotography, quant A
82543 Column chromotograph/isotope A
82544 Column chromotograph/isotope A
82550 Assay of ck (cpk) A
82552 Assay of cpk in blood A
82553 Creatine, MB fraction A
82554 Creatine, isoforms A
82565 Assay of creatinine A
82570 Assay of urine creatinine A
82575 Creatinine clearance test A
82585 Assay of cryofibrinogen A
82595 Assay of cryoglobulin A
82600 Assay of cyanide A
82607 Vitamin B-12 A
82608 B-12 binding capacity A
82615 Test for urine cystines A
82626 Dehydroepiandrosterone A
82627 Dehydroepiandrosterone A
82633 Desoxycorticosterone A
82634 Deoxycortisol A
82638 Assay of dibucaine number A
82646 Assay of dihydrocodeinone A
82649 Assay of dihydromorphinone A
82651 Assay of dihydrotestosterone A
82652 Assay of dihydroxyvitamin d A
82654 Assay of dimethadione A
82656 Pancreatic elastase, fecal A
82657 Enzyme cell activity A
82658 Enzyme cell activity, ra A
82664 Electrophoretic test A
82666 Assay of epiandrosterone A
82668 Assay of erythropoietin A
82670 Assay of estradiol A
82671 Assay of estrogens A
82672 Assay of estrogen A
82677 Assay of estriol A
82679 Assay of estrone A
82690 Assay of ethchlorvynol A
82693 Assay of ethylene glycol A
82696 Assay of etiocholanolone A
82705 Fats/lipids, feces, qual A
82710 Fats/lipids, feces, quant A
82715 Assay of fecal fat A
82725 Assay of blood fatty acids A
82726 Long chain fatty acids A
82728 Assay of ferritin A
82731 Assay of fetal fibronectin A
82735 Assay of fluoride A
82742 Assay of flurazepam A
82746 Blood folic acid serum A
82747 Assay of folic acid, rbc A
82757 Assay of semen fructose A
82759 Assay of rbc galactokinase A
82760 Assay of galactose A
82775 Assay galactose transferase A
82776 Galactose transferase test A
82784 Assay of gammaglobulin igm A
82785 Assay of gammaglobulin ige A
82787 Igg 1, 2, 3 or 4, each A
82800 Blood pH A
82803 Blood gases: pH, pO2 pCO2 A
82805 Blood gases W/02 saturation A
82810 Blood gases, O2 sat only A
82820 Hemoglobin-oxygen affinity A
82926 Assay of gastric acid A
82928 Assay of gastric acid A
82938 Gastrin test A
82941 Assay of gastrin A
82943 Assay of glucagon A
82945 Glucose other fluid A
82946 Glucagon tolerance test A
82947 Assay, glucose, blood quant A
82948 Reagent strip/blood glucose A
82950 Glucose test A
82951 Glucose tolerance test (GTT) A
82952 GTT-added samples A
82953 Glucose-tolbutamide test A
82955 Assay of g6pd enzyme A
82960 Test for G6PD enzyme A
82962 Glucose blood test A
82963 Assay of glucosidase A
82965 Assay of gdh enzyme A
82975 Assay of glutamine A
82977 Assay of GGT A
82978 Assay of glutathione A
82979 Assay, rbc glutathione A
82980 Assay of glutethimide A
82985 Glycated protein A
83001 Gonadotropin (FSH) A
83002 Gonadotropin (LH) A
83003 Assay, growth hormone (hgh) A
83008 Assay of guanosine A
83009 H pylori (c-13), blood A
83010 Assay of haptoglobin, quant A
83012 Assay of haptoglobins A
83013 H pylori (c-13), breath A
83014 H pylori drug admin A
83015 Heavy metal screen A
83018 Quantitative screen, metals A
83020 Hemoglobin electrophoresis A
83021 Hemoglobin chromotography A
83026 Hemoglobin, copper sulfate A
83030 Fetal hemoglobin, chemical A
83033 Fetal hemoglobin assay, qual A
83036 Glycosylated hemoglobin test A
83037 Glycosylated hb, home device A
83045 Blood methemoglobin test A
83050 Blood methemoglobin assay A
83051 Assay of plasma hemoglobin A
83055 Blood sulfhemoglobin test A
83060 Blood sulfhemoglobin assay A
83065 Assay of hemoglobin heat A
83068 Hemoglobin stability screen A
83069 Assay of urine hemoglobin A
83070 Assay of hemosiderin, qual A
83071 Assay of hemosiderin, quant A
83080 Assay of b hexosaminidase A
83088 Assay of histamine A
83090 Assay of homocystine A
83150 Assay of for hva A
83491 Assay of corticosteroids A
83497 Assay of 5-hiaa A
83498 Assay of progesterone A
83499 Assay of progesterone A
83500 Assay, free hydroxyproline A
83505 Assay, total hydroxyproline A
83516 Immunoassay, nonantibody A
83518 Immunoassay, dipstick A
83519 Immunoassay, nonantibody A
83520 Immunoassay, RIA A
83525 Assay of insulin A
83527 Assay of insulin A
83528 Assay of intrinsic factor A
83540 Assay of iron A
83550 Iron binding test A
83570 Assay of idh enzyme A
83582 Assay of ketogenic steroids A
83586 Assay 17- ketosteroids A
83593 Fractionation, ketosteroids A
83605 Assay of lactic acid A
83615 Lactate (LD) (LDH) enzyme A
83625 Assay of ldh enzymes A
83630 Lactoferrin, fecal (qual) A
83631 Lactoferrin, fecal (quant) A
83632 Placental lactogen A
83633 Test urine for lactose A
83634 Assay of urine for lactose A
83655 Assay of lead A
83661 L/s ratio, fetal lung A
83662 Foam stability, fetal lung A
83663 Fluoro polarize, fetal lung A
83664 Lamellar bdy, fetal lung A
83670 Assay of lap enzyme A
83690 Assay of lipase A
83695 Assay of lipoprotein(a) A
83698 Assay lipoprotein pla2 A
83700 Lipopro bld, electrophoretic A
83701 Lipoprotein bld, hr fraction A
83704 Lipoprotein, bld, by nmr A
83718 Assay of lipoprotein A
83719 Assay of blood lipoprotein A
83721 Assay of blood lipoprotein A
83727 Assay of lrh hormone A
83735 Assay of magnesium A
83775 Assay of md enzyme A
83785 Assay of manganese A
83788 Mass spectrometry qual A
83789 Mass spectrometry quant A
83805 Assay of meprobamate A
83825 Assay of mercury A
83835 Assay of metanephrines A
83840 Assay of methadone A
83857 Assay of methemalbumin A
83858 Assay of methsuximide A
83864 Mucopolysaccharides A
83866 Mucopolysaccharides screen A
83872 Assay synovial fluid mucin A
83873 Assay of csf protein A
83874 Assay of myoglobin A
83880 Natriuretic peptide A
83883 Assay, nephelometry not spec A
83885 Assay of nickel A
83887 Assay of nicotine A
83890 Molecule isolate A
83891 Molecule isolate nucleic A
83892 Molecular diagnostics A
83893 Molecule dot/slot/blot A
83894 Molecule gel electrophor A
83896 Molecular diagnostics A
83897 Molecule nucleic transfer A
83898 Molecule nucleic ampli, each A
83900 Molecule nucleic ampli 2 seq A
83901 Molecule nucleic ampli addon A
83902 Molecular diagnostics A
83903 Molecule mutation scan A
83904 Molecule mutation identify A
83905 Molecule mutation identify A
83906 Molecule mutation identify A
83907 Lyse cells for nucleic ext A
83908 Nucleic acid, signal ampli A
83909 Nucleic acid, high resolute A
83912 Genetic examination A
83913 Molecular, rna stabilization A
83914 Mutation ident ola/sbce/aspe A
83915 Assay of nucleotidase A
83916 Oligoclonal bands A
83918 Organic acids, total, quant A
83919 Organic acids, qual, each A
83921 Organic acid, single, quant A
83925 Assay of opiates A
83930 Assay of blood osmolality A
83935 Assay of urine osmolality A
83937 Assay of osteocalcin A
83945 Assay of oxalate A
83950 Oncoprotein, her-2/neu A
83970 Assay of parathormone A
83986 Assay of body fluid acidity A
83992 Assay for phencyclidine A
84022 Assay of phenothiazine A
84030 Assay of blood pku A
84035 Assay of phenylketones A
84060 Assay acid phosphatase A
84061 Phosphatase, forensic exam A
84066 Assay prostate phosphatase A
84075 Assay alkaline phosphatase A
84078 Assay alkaline phosphatase A
84080 Assay alkaline phosphatases A
84081 Amniotic fluid enzyme test A
84085 Assay of rbc pg6d enzyme A
84087 Assay phosphohexose enzymes A
84100 Assay of phosphorus A
84105 Assay of urine phosphorus A
84106 Test for porphobilinogen A
84110 Assay of porphobilinogen A
84119 Test urine for porphyrins A
84120 Assay of urine porphyrins A
84126 Assay of feces porphyrins A
84127 Assay of feces porphyrins A
84132 Assay of serum potassium A
84133 Assay of urine potassium A
84134 Assay of prealbumin A
84135 Assay of pregnanediol A
84138 Assay of pregnanetriol A
84140 Assay of pregnenolone A
84143 Assay of 17-hydroxypregneno A
84144 Assay of progesterone A
84146 Assay of prolactin A
84150 Assay of prostaglandin A
84152 Assay of psa, complexed A
84153 Assay of psa, total A
84154 Assay of psa, free A
84155 Assay of protein, serum A
84156 Assay of protein, urine A
84157 Assay of protein, other A
84160 Assay of protein, any source A
84163 Pappa, serum A
84165 Protein e-phoresis, serum A
84166 Protein e-phoresis/urine/csf A
84181 Western blot test A
84182 Protein, western blot test A
84202 Assay RBC protoporphyrin A
84203 Test RBC protoporphyrin A
84206 Assay of proinsulin A
84207 Assay of vitamin b-6 A
84210 Assay of pyruvate A
84220 Assay of pyruvate kinase A
84228 Assay of quinine A
84233 Assay of estrogen A
84234 Assay of progesterone A
84235 Assay of endocrine hormone A
84238 Assay, nonendocrine receptor A
84244 Assay of renin A
84252 Assay of vitamin b-2 A
84255 Assay of selenium A
84260 Assay of serotonin A
84270 Assay of sex hormone globul A
84275 Assay of sialic acid A
84285 Assay of silica A
84295 Assay of serum sodium A
84300 Assay of urine sodium A
84302 Assay of sweat sodium A
84305 Assay of somatomedin A
84307 Assay of somatostatin A
84311 Spectrophotometry A
84315 Body fluid specific gravity A
84375 Chromatogram assay, sugars A
84376 Sugars, single, qual A
84377 Sugars, multiple, qual A
84378 Sugars, single, quant A
84379 Sugars multiple quant A
84392 Assay of urine sulfate A
84402 Assay of testosterone A
84403 Assay of total testosterone A
84425 Assay of vitamin b-1 A
84430 Assay of thiocyanate A
84432 Assay of thyroglobulin A
84436 Assay of total thyroxine A
84437 Assay of neonatal thyroxine A
84439 Assay of free thyroxine A
84442 Assay of thyroid activity A
84443 Assay thyroid stim hormone A
84445 Assay of tsi A
84446 Assay of vitamin e A
84449 Assay of transcortin A
84450 Transferase (AST) (SGOT) A
84460 Alanine amino (ALT) (SGPT) A
84466 Assay of transferrin A
84478 Assay of triglycerides A
84479 Assay of thyroid (t3 or t4) A
84480 Assay, triiodothyronine (t3) A
84481 Free assay (FT-3) A
84482 T3 reverse A
84484 Assay of troponin, quant A
84485 Assay duodenal fluid trypsin A
84488 Test feces for trypsin A
84490 Assay of feces for trypsin A
84510 Assay of tyrosine A
84512 Assay of troponin, qual A
84520 Assay of urea nitrogen A
84525 Urea nitrogen semi-quant A
84540 Assay of urine/urea-n A
84545 Urea-N clearance test A
84550 Assay of blood/uric acid A
84560 Assay of urine/uric acid A
84577 Assay of feces/urobilinogen A
84578 Test urine urobilinogen A
84580 Assay of urine urobilinogen A
84583 Assay of urine urobilinogen A
84585 Assay of urine vma A
84586 Assay of vip A
84588 Assay of vasopressin A
84590 Assay of vitamin a A
84591 Assay of nos vitamin A
84597 Assay of vitamin k A
84600 Assay of volatiles A
84620 Xylose tolerance test A
84630 Assay of zinc A
84681 Assay of c-peptide A
84702 Chorionic gonadotropin test A
84703 Chorionic gonadotropin assay A
84830 Ovulation tests A
84999 Clinical chemistry test A
85002 Bleeding time test A
85004 Automated diff wbc count A
85007 Bl smear w/diff wbc count A
85008 Bl smear w/o diff wbc count A
85009 Manual diff wbc count b-coat A
85013 Spun microhematocrit A
85014 Hematocrit A
85018 Hemoglobin A
85025 Complete cbc w/auto diff wbc A
85027 Complete cbc, automated A
85032 Manual cell count, each A
85041 Automated rbc count A
85044 Manual reticulocyte count A
85045 Automated reticulocyte count A
85046 Reticyte/hgb concentrate A
85048 Automated leukocyte count A
85049 Automated platelet count A
85055 Reticulated platelet assay A
85060 Blood smear interpretation B
85097 Bone marrow interpretation X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
85130 Chromogenic substrate assay A
85170 Blood clot retraction A
85175 Blood clot lysis time A
85210 Blood clot factor II test A
85220 Blood clot factor V test A
85230 Blood clot factor VII test A
85240 Blood clot factor VIII test A
85244 Blood clot factor VIII test A
85245 Blood clot factor VIII test A
85246 Blood clot factor VIII test A
85247 Blood clot factor VIII test A
85250 Blood clot factor IX test A
85260 Blood clot factor X test A
85270 Blood clot factor XI test A
85280 Blood clot factor XII test A
85290 Blood clot factor XIII test A
85291 Blood clot factor XIII test A
85292 Blood clot factor assay A
85293 Blood clot factor assay A
85300 Antithrombin III test A
85301 Antithrombin III test A
85302 Blood clot inhibitor antigen A
85303 Blood clot inhibitor test A
85305 Blood clot inhibitor assay A
85306 Blood clot inhibitor test A
85307 Assay activated protein c A
85335 Factor inhibitor test A
85337 Thrombomodulin A
85345 Coagulation time A
85347 Coagulation time A
85348 Coagulation time A
85360 Euglobulin lysis A
85362 Fibrin degradation products A
85366 Fibrinogen test A
85370 Fibrinogen test A
85378 Fibrin degrade, semiquant A
85379 Fibrin degradation, quant A
85380 Fibrin degradation, vte A
85384 Fibrinogen A
85385 Fibrinogen A
85390 Fibrinolysins screen A
85396 Clotting assay, whole blood N
85400 Fibrinolytic plasmin A
85410 Fibrinolytic antiplasmin A
85415 Fibrinolytic plasminogen A
85420 Fibrinolytic plasminogen A
85421 Fibrinolytic plasminogen A
85441 Heinz bodies, direct A
85445 Heinz bodies, induced A
85460 Hemoglobin, fetal A
85461 Hemoglobin, fetal A
85475 Hemolysin A
85520 Heparin assay A
85525 Heparin neutralization A
85530 Heparin-protamine tolerance A
85536 Iron stain peripheral blood A
85540 Wbc alkaline phosphatase A
85547 RBC mechanical fragility A
85549 Muramidase A
85555 RBC osmotic fragility A
85557 RBC osmotic fragility A
85576 Blood platelet aggregation A
85597 Platelet neutralization A
85610 Prothrombin time A
85611 Prothrombin test A
85612 Viper venom prothrombin time A
85613 Russell viper venom, diluted A
85635 Reptilase test A
85651 Rbc sed rate, nonautomated A
85652 Rbc sed rate, automated A
85660 RBC sickle cell test A
85670 Thrombin time, plasma A
85675 Thrombin time, titer A
85705 Thromboplastin inhibition A
85730 Thromboplastin time, partial A
85732 Thromboplastin time, partial A
85810 Blood viscosity examination A
85999 Hematology procedure A
86000 Agglutinins, febrile A
86001 Allergen specific igg A
86003 Allergen specific IgE A
86005 Allergen specific IgE A
86021 WBC antibody identification A
86022 Platelet antibodies A
86023 Immunoglobulin assay A
86038 Antinuclear antibodies A
86039 Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) A
86060 Antistreptolysin o, titer A
86063 Antistreptolysin o, screen A
86077 Physician blood bank service X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
86078 Physician blood bank service X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
86079 Physician blood bank service X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
86140 C-reactive protein A
86141 C-reactive protein, hs A
86146 Glycoprotein antibody A
86147 Cardiolipin antibody A
86148 Phospholipid antibody A
86155 Chemotaxis assay A
86156 Cold agglutinin, screen A
86157 Cold agglutinin, titer A
86160 Complement, antigen A
86161 Complement/function activity A
86162 Complement, total (CH50) A
86171 Complement fixation, each A
86185 Counterimmunoelectrophoresis A
86200 Ccp antibody A
86215 Deoxyribonuclease, antibody A
86225 DNA antibody A
86226 DNA antibody, single strand A
86235 Nuclear antigen antibody A
86243 Fc receptor A
86255 Fluorescent antibody, screen A
86256 Fluorescent antibody, titer A
86277 Growth hormone antibody A
86280 Hemagglutination inhibition A
86294 Immunoassay, tumor, qual A
86300 Immunoassay, tumor, ca 15-3 A
86301 Immunoassay, tumor, ca 19-9 A
86304 Immunoassay, tumor, ca 125 A
86308 Heterophile antibodies A
86309 Heterophile antibodies A
86310 Heterophile antibodies A
86316 Immunoassay, tumor other A
86317 Immunoassay,infectious agent A
86318 Immunoassay,infectious agent A
86320 Serum immunoelectrophoresis A
86325 Other immunoelectrophoresis A
86327 Immunoelectrophoresis assay A
86329 Immunodiffusion A
86331 Immunodiffusion ouchterlony A
86332 Immune complex assay A
86334 Immunofix e-phoresis, serum A
86335 Immunfix e-phorsis/urine/csf A
86336 Inhibin A A
86337 Insulin antibodies A
86340 Intrinsic factor antibody A
86341 Islet cell antibody A
86343 Leukocyte histamine release A
86344 Leukocyte phagocytosis A
86353 Lymphocyte transformation A
86355 B cells, total count A
86357 Nk cells, total count A
86359 T cells, total count A
86360 T cell, absolute count/ratio A
86361 T cell, absolute count A
86367 Stem cells, total count A
86376 Microsomal antibody A
86378 Migration inhibitory factor A
86382 Neutralization test, viral A
86384 Nitroblue tetrazolium dye A
86403 Particle agglutination test A
86406 Particle agglutination test A
86430 Rheumatoid factor test A
86431 Rheumatoid factor, quant A
86480 Tb test, cell immun measure A
86485 Skin test, candida X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
86490 Coccidioidomycosis skin test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
86510 Histoplasmosis skin test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
86580 TB intradermal test X 0341 0.0879 $5.60 $2.20 $1.12
86586 Skin test, unlisted A
86590 Streptokinase, antibody A
86592 Blood serology, qualitative A
86593 Blood serology, quantitative A
86602 Antinomyces antibody A
86603 Adenovirus antibody A
86606 Aspergillus antibody A
86609 Bacterium antibody A
86611 Bartonella antibody A
86612 Blastomyces antibody A
86615 Bordetella antibody A
86617 Lyme disease antibody A
86618 Lyme disease antibody A
86619 Borrelia antibody A
86622 Brucella antibody A
86625 Campylobacter antibody A
86628 Candida antibody A
86631 Chlamydia antibody A
86632 Chlamydia igm antibody A
86635 Coccidioides antibody A
86638 Q fever antibody A
86641 Cryptococcus antibody A
86644 CMV antibody A
86645 CMV antibody, IgM A
86648 Diphtheria antibody A
86651 Encephalitis antibody A
86652 Encephalitis antibody A
86653 Encephalitis antibody A
86654 Encephalitis antibody A
86658 Enterovirus antibody A
86663 Epstein-barr antibody A
86664 Epstein-barr antibody A
86665 Epstein-barr antibody A
86666 Ehrlichia antibody A
86668 Francisella tularensis A
86671 Fungus antibody A
86674 Giardia lamblia antibody A
86677 Helicobacter pylori A
86682 Helminth antibody A
86684 Hemophilus influenza A
86687 Htlv-i antibody A
86688 Htlv-ii antibody A
86689 HTLV/HIV confirmatory test A
86692 Hepatitis, delta agent A
86694 Herpes simplex test A
86695 Herpes simplex test A
86696 Herpes simplex type 2 A
86698 Histoplasma A
86701 HIV-1 A
86702 HIV-2 A
86703 HIV-1/HIV-2, single assay A
86704 Hep b core antibody, total A
86705 Hep b core antibody, igm A
86706 Hep b surface antibody A
86707 Hep be antibody A
86708 Hep a antibody, total A
86709 Hep a antibody, igm A
86710 Influenza virus antibody A
86713 Legionella antibody A
86717 Leishmania antibody A
86720 Leptospira antibody A
86723 Listeria monocytogenes ab A
86727 Lymph choriomeningitis ab A
86729 Lympho venereum antibody A
86732 Mucormycosis antibody A
86735 Mumps antibody A
86738 Mycoplasma antibody A
86741 Neisseria meningitidis A
86744 Nocardia antibody A
86747 Parvovirus antibody A
86750 Malaria antibody A
86753 Protozoa antibody nos A
86756 Respiratory virus antibody A
86757 Rickettsia antibody A
86759 Rotavirus antibody A
86762 Rubella antibody A
86765 Rubeola antibody A
86768 Salmonella antibody A
86771 Shigella antibody A
86774 Tetanus antibody A
86777 Toxoplasma antibody A
86778 Toxoplasma antibody, igm A
86781 Treponema pallidum, confirm A
86784 Trichinella antibody A
86787 Varicella-zoster antibody A
86788 West nile virus ab, igm A
86789 West nile virus antibody A
86790 Virus antibody nos A
86793 Yersinia antibody A
86800 Thyroglobulin antibody A
86803 Hepatitis c ab test A
86804 Hep c ab test, confirm A
86805 Lymphocytotoxicity assay A
86806 Lymphocytotoxicity assay A
86807 Cytotoxic antibody screening A
86808 Cytotoxic antibody screening A
86812 HLA typing, A, B, or C A
86813 HLA typing, A, B, or C A
86816 HLA typing, DR/DQ A
86817 HLA typing, DR/DQ A
86821 Lymphocyte culture, mixed A
86822 Lymphocyte culture, primed A
86849 Immunology procedure A
86850 RBC antibody screen X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86860 RBC antibody elution X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86870 RBC antibody identification X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86880 Coombs test, direct X 0409 0.1246 $7.94 $2.20 $1.59
86885 Coombs test, indirect, qual X 0409 0.1246 $7.94 $2.20 $1.59
86886 Coombs test, indirect, titer X 0409 0.1246 $7.94 $2.20 $1.59
86890 Autologous blood process X 0347 0.8166 $52.01 $11.20 $10.40
86891 Autologous blood, op salvage X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86900 Blood typing, ABO X 0409 0.1246 $7.94 $2.20 $1.59
86901 Blood typing, Rh (D) X 0409 0.1246 $7.94 $2.20 $1.59
86903 Blood typing, antigen screen X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86904 Blood typing, patient serum X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86905 Blood typing, RBC antigens X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86906 Blood typing, Rh phenotype X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86910 Blood typing, paternity test E
86911 Blood typing, antigen system E
86920 Compatibility test, spin X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86921 Compatibility test, incubate X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86922 Compatibility test, antiglob X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86923 Compatibility test, electric X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86927 Plasma, fresh frozen X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86930 Frozen blood prep X 0347 0.8166 $52.01 $11.20 $10.40
86931 Frozen blood thaw X 0347 0.8166 $52.01 $11.20 $10.40
86932 Frozen blood freeze/thaw X 0347 0.8166 $52.01 $11.20 $10.40
86940 Hemolysins/agglutinins, auto A
86941 Hemolysins/agglutinins A
86945 Blood product/irradiation X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86950 Leukacyte transfusion X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86960 Vol reduction of blood/prod X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86965 Pooling blood platelets X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86970 RBC pretreatment X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86971 RBC pretreatment X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86972 RBC pretreatment X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86975 RBC pretreatment, serum X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86976 RBC pretreatment, serum X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86977 RBC pretreatment, serum X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86978 RBC pretreatment, serum X 0346 0.3464 $22.06 $4.41
86985 Split blood or products X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
86999 Transfusion procedure X 0345 0.2211 $14.08 $2.82
87001 Small animal inoculation A
87003 Small animal inoculation A
87015 Specimen concentration A
87040 Blood culture for bacteria A
87045 Feces culture, bacteria A
87046 Stool cultr, bacteria, each A
87070 Culture, bacteria, other A
87071 Culture bacteri aerobic othr A
87073 Culture bacteria anaerobic A
87075 Cultr bacteria, except blood A
87076 Culture anaerobe ident, each A
87077 Culture aerobic identify A
87081 Culture screen only A
87084 Culture of specimen by kit A
87086 Urine culture/colony count A
87088 Urine bacteria culture A
87101 Skin fungi culture A
87102 Fungus isolation culture A
87103 Blood fungus culture A
87106 Fungi identification, yeast A
87107 Fungi identification, mold A
87109 Mycoplasma A
87110 Chlamydia culture A
87116 Mycobacteria culture A
87118 Mycobacteric identification A
87140 Culture type immunofluoresc A
87143 Culture typing, glc/hplc A
87147 Culture type, immunologic A
87149 Culture type, nucleic acid A
87152 Culture type pulse field gel A
87158 Culture typing, added method A
87164 Dark field examination A
87166 Dark field examination A
87168 Macroscopic exam arthropod A
87169 Macroscopic exam parasite A
87172 Pinworm exam A
87176 Tissue homogenization, cultr A
87177 Ova and parasites smears A
87181 Microbe susceptible, diffuse A
87184 Microbe susceptible, disk A
87185 Microbe susceptible, enzyme A
87186 Microbe susceptible, mic A
87187 Microbe susceptible, mlc A
87188 Microbe suscept, macrobroth A
87190 Microbe suscept, mycobacteri A
87197 Bactericidal level, serum A
87205 Smear, gram stain A
87206 Smear, fluorescent/acid stai A
87207 Smear, special stain A
87209 Smear, complex stain A
87210 Smear, wet mount, saline/ink A
87220 Tissue exam for fungi A
87230 Assay, toxin or antitoxin A
87250 Virus inoculate, eggs/animal A
87252 Virus inoculation, tissue A
87253 Virus inoculate tissue, addl A
87254 Virus inoculation, shell via A
87255 Genet virus isolate, hsv A
87260 Adenovirus ag, if A
87265 Pertussis ag, if A
87267 Enterovirus antibody, dfa A
87269 Giardia ag, if A
87270 Chlamydia trachomatis ag, if A
87271 Cryptosporidum/gardia ag, if A
87272 Cryptosporidium ag, if A
87273 Herpes simplex 2, ag, if A
87274 Herpes simplex 1, ag, if A
87275 Influenza b, ag, if A
87276 Influenza a, ag, if A
87277 Legionella micdadei, ag, if A
87278 Legion pneumophilia ag, if A
87279 Parainfluenza, ag, if A
87280 Respiratory syncytial ag, if A
87281 Pneumocystis carinii, ag, if A
87283 Rubeola, ag, if A
87285 Treponema pallidum, ag, if A
87290 Varicella zoster, ag, if A
87299 Antibody detection, nos, if A
87300 Ag detection, polyval, if A
87301 Adenovirus ag, eia A
87305 Aspergillus ag, eia A
87320 Chylmd trach ag, eia A
87324 Clostridium ag, eia A
87327 Cryptococcus neoform ag, eia A
87328 Cryptosporidium ag, eia A
87329 Giardia ag, eia A
87332 Cytomegalovirus ag, eia A
87335 E coli 0157 ag, eia A
87336 Entamoeb hist dispr, ag, eia A
87337 Entamoeb hist group, ag, eia A
87338 Hpylori, stool, eia A
87339 H pylori ag, eia A
87340 Hepatitis b surface ag, eia A
87341 Hepatitis b surface, ag, eia A
87350 Hepatitis be ag, eia A
87380 Hepatitis delta ag, eia A
87385 Histoplasma capsul ag, eia A
87390 Hiv-1 ag, eia A
87391 Hiv-2 ag, eia A
87400 Influenza a/b, ag, eia A
87420 Resp syncytial ag, eia A
87425 Rotavirus ag, eia A
87427 Shiga-like toxin ag, eia A
87430 Strep a ag, eia A
87449 Ag detect nos, eia, mult A
87450 Ag detect nos, eia, single A
87451 Ag detect polyval, eia, mult A
87470 Bartonella, dna, dir probe A
87471 Bartonella, dna, amp probe A
87472 Bartonella, dna, quant A
87475 Lyme dis, dna, dir probe A
87476 Lyme dis, dna, amp probe A
87477 Lyme dis, dna, quant A
87480 Candida, dna, dir probe A
87481 Candida, dna, amp probe A
87482 Candida, dna, quant A
87485 Chylmd pneum, dna, dir probe A
87486 Chylmd pneum, dna, amp probe A
87487 Chylmd pneum, dna, quant A
87490 Chylmd trach, dna, dir probe A
87491 Chylmd trach, dna, amp probe A
87492 Chylmd trach, dna, quant A
87495 Cytomeg, dna, dir probe A
87496 Cytomeg, dna, amp probe A
87497 Cytomeg, dna, quant A
87498 Enterovirus, dna, amp probe A
87510 Gardner vag, dna, dir probe A
87511 Gardner vag, dna, amp probe A
87512 Gardner vag, dna, quant A
87515 Hepatitis b, dna, dir probe A
87516 Hepatitis b, dna, amp probe A
87517 Hepatitis b, dna, quant A
87520 Hepatitis c, rna, dir probe A
87521 Hepatitis c, rna, amp probe A
87522 Hepatitis c, rna, quant A
87525 Hepatitis g, dna, dir probe A
87526 Hepatitis g, dna, amp probe A
87527 Hepatitis g, dna, quant A
87528 Hsv, dna, dir probe A
87529 Hsv, dna, amp probe A
87530 Hsv, dna, quant A
87531 Hhv-6, dna, dir probe A
87532 Hhv-6, dna, amp probe A
87533 Hhv-6, dna, quant A
87534 Hiv-1, dna, dir probe A
87535 Hiv-1, dna, amp probe A
87536 Hiv-1, dna, quant A
87537 Hiv-2, dna, dir probe A
87538 Hiv-2, dna, amp probe A
87539 Hiv-2, dna, quant A
87540 Legion pneumo, dna, dir prob A
87541 Legion pneumo, dna, amp prob A
87542 Legion pneumo, dna, quant A
87550 Mycobacteria, dna, dir probe A
87551 Mycobacteria, dna, amp probe A
87552 Mycobacteria, dna, quant A
87555 M.tuberculo, dna, dir probe A
87556 M.tuberculo, dna, amp probe A
87557 M.tuberculo, dna, quant A
87560 M.avium-intra, dna, dir prob A
87561 M.avium-intra, dna, amp prob A
87562 M.avium-intra, dna, quant A
87580 M.pneumon, dna, dir probe A
87581 M.pneumon, dna, amp probe A
87582 M.pneumon, dna, quant A
87590 N.gonorrhoeae, dna, dir prob A
87591 N.gonorrhoeae, dna, amp prob A
87592 N.gonorrhoeae, dna, quant A
87620 Hpv, dna, dir probe A
87621 Hpv, dna, amp probe A
87622 Hpv, dna, quant A
87640 Staph a, dna, amp probe A
87641 Mr-staph, dna, amp probe A
87650 Strep a, dna, dir probe A
87651 Strep a, dna, amp probe A
87652 Strep a, dna, quant A
87653 Strep b, dna, amp probe A
87660 Trichomonas vagin, dir probe A
87797 Detect agent nos, dna, dir A
87798 Detect agent nos, dna, amp A
87799 Detect agent nos, dna, quant A
87800 Detect agnt mult, dna, direc A
87801 Detect agnt mult, dna, ampli A
87802 Strep b assay w/optic A
87803 Clostridium toxin a w/optic A
87804 Influenza assay w/optic A
87807 Rsv assay w/optic A
87808 Trichomonas assay w/optic A
87810 Chylmd trach assay w/optic A
87850 N. gonorrhoeae assay w/optic A
87880 Strep a assay w/optic A
87899 Agent nos assay w/optic A
87900 Phenotype, infect agent drug A
87901 Genotype, dna, hiv reverse t A
87902 Genotype, dna, hepatitis C A
87903 Phenotype, dna hiv w/culture A
87904 Phenotype, dna hiv w/clt add A
87999 Microbiology procedure A
88000 Autopsy (necropsy), gross E
88005 Autopsy (necropsy), gross E
88007 Autopsy (necropsy), gross E
88012 Autopsy (necropsy), gross E
88014 Autopsy (necropsy), gross E
88016 Autopsy (necropsy), gross E
88020 Autopsy (necropsy), complete E
88025 Autopsy (necropsy), complete E
88027 Autopsy (necropsy), complete E
88028 Autopsy (necropsy), complete E
88029 Autopsy (necropsy), complete E
88036 Limited autopsy E
88037 Limited autopsy E
88040 Forensic autopsy (necropsy) E
88045 Coroner's autopsy (necropsy) E
88099 Necropsy (autopsy) procedure E
88104 Cytopath fl nongyn, smears X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88106 Cytopath fl nongyn, filter X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88107 Cytopath fl nongyn, sm/fltr CH X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88108 Cytopath, concentrate tech CH X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88112 Cytopath, cell enhance tech X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88125 Forensic cytopathology X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88130 Sex chromatin identification A
88140 Sex chromatin identification A
88141 Cytopath, c/v, interpret N
88142 Cytopath, c/v, thin layer A
88143 Cytopath c/v thin layer redo A
88147 Cytopath, c/v, automated A
88148 Cytopath, c/v, auto rescreen A
88150 Cytopath, c/v, manual A
88152 Cytopath, c/v, auto redo A
88153 Cytopath, c/v, redo A
88154 Cytopath, c/v, select A
88155 Cytopath, c/v, index add-on A
88160 Cytopath smear, other source X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88161 Cytopath smear, other source X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88162 Cytopath smear, other source CH X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88164 Cytopath tbs, c/v, manual A
88165 Cytopath tbs, c/v, redo A
88166 Cytopath tbs, c/v, auto redo A
88167 Cytopath tbs, c/v, select A
88172 Cytopathology eval of fna X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88173 Cytopath eval, fna, report X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88174 Cytopath, c/v auto, in fluid A
88175 Cytopath c/v auto fluid redo A
88182 Cell marker study X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88184 Flowcytometry/ tc, 1 marker X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88185 Flowcytometry/tc, add-on X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88187 Flowcytometry/read, 2-8 X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88188 Flowcytometry/read, 9-15 X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88189 Flowcytometry/read, 16 X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88199 Cytopathology procedure X 0342 0.0928 $5.91 $2.00 $1.18
88230 Tissue culture, lymphocyte A
88233 Tissue culture, skin/biopsy A
88235 Tissue culture, placenta A
88237 Tissue culture, bone marrow A
88239 Tissue culture, tumor A
88240 Cell cryopreserve/storage A
88241 Frozen cell preparation A
88245 Chromosome analysis, 20-25 A
88248 Chromosome analysis, 50-100 A
88249 Chromosome analysis, 100 A
88261 Chromosome analysis, 5 A
88262 Chromosome analysis, 15-20 A
88263 Chromosome analysis, 45 A
88264 Chromosome analysis, 20-25 A
88267 Chromosome analys, placenta A
88269 Chromosome analys, amniotic A
88271 Cytogenetics, dna probe A
88272 Cytogenetics, 3-5 A
88273 Cytogenetics, 10-30 A
88274 Cytogenetics, 25-99 A
88275 Cytogenetics, 100-300 A
88280 Chromosome karyotype study A
88283 Chromosome banding study A
88285 Chromosome count, additional A
88289 Chromosome study, additional A
88291 Cyto/molecular report M
88299 Cytogenetic study X 0342 0.0928 $5.91 $2.00 $1.18
88300 Surgical path, gross X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88302 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88304 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88305 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88307 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88309 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88311 Decalcify tissue X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88312 Special stains X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88313 Special stains X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88314 Histochemical stain CH X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88318 Chemical histochemistry X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88319 Enzyme histochemistry X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88321 Microslide consultation X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88323 Microslide consultation X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88325 Comprehensive review of data X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88329 Path consult introp X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88331 Path consult intraop, 1 bloc X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88332 Path consult intraop, add'l X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88333 Intraop cyto path consult, 1 X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88334 Intraop cyto path consult, 2 X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88342 Immunohistochemistry X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88346 Immunofluorescent study X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88347 Immunofluorescent study X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88348 Electron microscopy X 0661 2.8336 $180.48 $62.00 $36.10
88349 Scanning electron microscopy X 0661 2.8336 $180.48 $62.00 $36.10
88355 Analysis, skeletal muscle X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88356 Analysis, nerve X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88358 Analysis, tumor X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88360 Tumor immunohistochem/manual X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88361 Tumor immunohistochem/comput X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88362 Nerve teasing preparations X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88365 Insitu hybridization (fish) X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88367 Insitu hybridization, auto X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88368 Insitu hybridization, manual CH X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88371 Protein, western blot tissue A
88372 Protein analysis w/probe A
88380 Microdissection N
88384 Eval molecular probes, 11-50 X 0433 0.2482 $15.81 $5.90 $3.16
88385 Eval molecul probes, 51-250 X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
88386 Eval molecul probes, 251-500 X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
88399 Surgical pathology procedure X 0342 0.0928 $5.91 $2.00 $1.18
88400 Bilirubin total transcut A
89049 Chct for mal hyperthermia X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
89050 Body fluid cell count A
89051 Body fluid cell count A
89055 Leukocyte assessment, fecal A
89060 Exam,synovial fluid crystals A
89100 Sample intestinal contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89105 Sample intestinal contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89125 Specimen fat stain A
89130 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89132 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89135 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89136 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89140 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89141 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
89160 Exam feces for meat fibers A
89190 Nasal smear for eosinophils A
89220 Sputum specimen collection X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
89225 Starch granules, feces A
89230 Collect sweat for test CH X 0343 0.5372 $34.22 $10.80 $6.84
89235 Water load test A
89240 Pathology lab procedure X 0342 0.0928 $5.91 $2.00 $1.18
89250 Cultr oocyte/embryo 4 days CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89251 Cultr oocyte/embryo 4 days CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89253 Embryo hatching CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89254 Oocyte identification CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89255 Prepare embryo for transfer CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89257 Sperm identification CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89258 Cryopreservation; embryo(s) CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89259 Cryopreservation, sperm CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89260 Sperm isolation, simple CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89261 Sperm isolation, complex CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89264 Identify sperm tissue CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89268 Insemination of oocytes CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89272 Extended culture of oocytes CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89280 Assist oocyte fertilization CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89281 Assist oocyte fertilization CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89290 Biopsy, oocyte polar body CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89291 Biopsy, oocyte polar body CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89300 Semen analysis w/huhner A
89310 Semen analysis w/count A
89320 Semen analysis, complete A
89321 Semen analysis motility A
89325 Sperm antibody test A
89329 Sperm evaluation test A
89330 Evaluation, cervical mucus A
89335 Cryopreserve testicular tiss CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89342 Storage/year; embryo(s) CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89343 Storage/year; sperm/semen CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89344 Storage/year; reprod tissue CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89346 Storage/year; oocyte(s) CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89352 Thawing cryopresrved; embryo CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89353 Thawing cryopresrved; sperm CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89354 Thaw cryoprsvrd; reprod tiss CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
89356 Thawing cryopresrved; oocyte CH X 0344 0.8586 $54.69 $15.60 $10.94
90281 Human ig, im E
90283 Human ig, iv E
90287 Botulinum antitoxin E
90288 Botulism ig, iv E
90291 Cmv ig, iv E
90296 Diphtheria antitoxin N
90371 Hep b ig, im K 1630 $132.42 $26.48
90375 Rabies ig, im/sc K 9133 $64.82 $12.96
90376 Rabies ig, heat treated K 9134 $69.40 $13.88
90378 Rsv ig, im, 50mg E
90379 Rsv ig, iv E
90384 Rh ig, full-dose, im E
90385 Rh ig, minidose, im N
90386 Rh ig, iv E
90389 Tetanus ig, im E
90393 Vaccina ig, im N
90396 Varicella-zoster ig, im K 9135 $121.58 $24.32
90399 Immune globulin E
90465 Immune admin 1 inj, 8 yrs B
90466 Immune admin addl inj, 8 y B
90467 Immune admin o or n, 8 yrs B
90468 Immune admin o/n, addl 8 y B
90471 Immunization admin S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
90472 Immunization admin, each add S 0436 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
90473 Immune admin oral/nasal S 0436 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
90474 Immune admin oral/nasal addl S 0436 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
90476 Adenovirus vaccine, type 4 N
90477 Adenovirus vaccine, type 7 N
90581 Anthrax vaccine, sc N
90585 Bcg vaccine, percut K 9137 $112.56 $22.51
90586 Bcg vaccine, intravesical B
90632 Hep a vaccine, adult im N
90633 Hep a vacc, ped/adol, 2 dose N
90634 Hep a vacc, ped/adol, 3 dose N
90636 Hep a/hep b vacc, adult im N
90645 Hib vaccine, hboc, im N
90646 Hib vaccine, prp-d, im N
90647 Hib vaccine, prp-omp, im N
90648 Hib vaccine, prp-t, im N
90649 H papilloma vacc 3 dose im B
90655 Flu vaccine no preserv 6-35m L
90656 Flu vaccine no preserv 3 L
90657 Flu vaccine, 3 yrs, im L
90658 Flu vaccine, 3 yrs , im L
90660 Flu vaccine, nasal L
90665 Lyme disease vaccine, im N
90669 Pneumococcal vacc, ped 5 E
90675 Rabies vaccine, im K 9139 $145.53 $29.11
90676 Rabies vaccine, id K 9140 1.9483 $124.09 $24.82
90680 Rotovirus vacc 3 dose, oral N
90690 Typhoid vaccine, oral N
90691 Typhoid vaccine, im N
90692 Typhoid vaccine, h-p, sc/id N
90693 Typhoid vaccine, akd, sc B
90698 Dtap-hib-ip vaccine, im N
90700 Dtap vaccine, 7 yrs, im N
90701 Dtp vaccine, im N
90702 Dt vaccine 7, im N
90703 Tetanus vaccine, im N
90704 Mumps vaccine, sc N
90705 Measles vaccine, sc N
90706 Rubella vaccine, sc N
90707 Mmr vaccine, sc N
90708 Measles-rubella vaccine, sc K 9141 0.9593 $61.10 $12.22
90710 Mmrv vaccine, sc N
90712 Oral poliovirus vaccine N
90713 Poliovirus, ipv, sc/im N
90714 Td vaccine no prsrv /= 7 im N
90715 Tdap vaccine 7 im N
90716 Chicken pox vaccine, sc B
90717 Yellow fever vaccine, sc N
90718 Td vaccine 7, im N
90719 Diphtheria vaccine, im N
90720 Dtp/hib vaccine, im CH N
90721 Dtap/hib vaccine, im N
90723 Dtap-hep b-ipv vaccine, im E
90725 Cholera vaccine, injectable N
90727 Plague vaccine, im CH N
90732 Pneumococcal vaccine L
90733 Meningococcal vaccine, sc K 9143 $88.59 $17.72
90734 Meningococcal vaccine, im K 9145 1.1309 $72.03 $14.41
90735 Encephalitis vaccine, sc K 9144 $98.17 $19.63
90736 Zoster vacc, sc B
90740 Hepb vacc, ill pat 3 dose im F
90743 Hep b vacc, adol, 2 dose, im F
90744 Hepb vacc ped/adol 3 dose im F
90746 Hep b vaccine, adult, im F
90747 Hepb vacc, ill pat 4 dose im F
90748 Hep b/hib vaccine, im E
90749 Vaccine toxoid N
90760 Hydration iv infusion, init S 0440 1.831 $116.62 $23.32
90761 Hydrate iv infusion, add-on S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
90765 Ther/proph/diag iv inf, init S 0440 1.831 $116.62 $23.32
90766 Ther/proph/dg iv inf, add-on S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
90767 Tx/proph/dg addl seq iv inf S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
90768 Ther/diag concurrent inf N
90772 Ther/proph/diag inj, sc/im S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
90773 Ther/proph/diag inj, ia S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
90774 Ther/proph/diag inj, iv push S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
90775 Ther/proph/diag inj add-on S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
90779 Ther/prop/diag inj/inf proc S 0436 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
90801 Psy dx interview CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90802 Intac psy dx interview CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90804 Psytx, office, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90805 Psytx, off, 20-30 min w/em CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90806 Psytx, off, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90807 Psytx, off, 45-50 min w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90808 Psytx, office, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90809 Psytx, off, 75-80, w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90810 Intac psytx, off, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90811 Intac psytx, 20-30, w/em CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90812 Intac psytx, off, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90813 Intac psytx, 45-50 min w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90814 Intac psytx, off, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90815 Intac psytx, 75-80 w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90816 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90817 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min w/em CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90818 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90819 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90821 Psytx, hosp, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90822 Psytx, hosp, 75-80 min w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90823 Intac psytx, hosp, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90824 Intac psytx, hsp 20-30 w/em CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90826 Intac psytx, hosp, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90827 Intac psytx, hsp 45-50 w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90828 Intac psytx, hosp, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90829 Intac psytx, hsp 75-80 w/em CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90845 Psychoanalysis CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90846 Family psytx w/o patient CH Q 0324 2.2233 $141.61 $28.32
90847 Family psytx w/patient CH Q 0324 2.2233 $141.61 $28.32
90849 Multiple family group psytx CH Q 0325 1.0119 $64.45 $14.04 $12.89
90853 Group psychotherapy CH Q 0325 1.0119 $64.45 $14.04 $12.89
90857 Intac group psytx CH Q 0325 1.0119 $64.45 $14.04 $12.89
90862 Medication management CH Q 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
90865 Narcosynthesis CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90870 Electroconvulsive therapy S 0320 5.9448 $378.64 $80.00 $75.73
90875 Psychophysiological therapy E
90876 Psychophysiological therapy E
90880 Hypnotherapy CH Q 0323 1.672 $106.49 $21.30
90882 Environmental manipulation E
90885 Psy evaluation of records N
90887 Consultation with family N
90889 Preparation of report N
90899 Psychiatric service/therapy CH Q 0322 1.2454 $79.32 $15.86
90901 Biofeedback train, any meth A
90911 Biofeedback peri/uro/rectal CH T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
90918 ESRD related services, month E
90919 ESRD related services, month E
90920 ESRD related services, month E
90921 ESRD related services, month E
90922 ESRD related services, day E
90923 Esrd related services, day E
90924 Esrd related services, day E
90925 Esrd related services, day E
90935 Hemodialysis, one evaluation S 0170 6.7915 $432.57 $86.51
90937 Hemodialysis, repeated eval B
90940 Hemodialysis access study N
90945 Dialysis, one evaluation S 0170 6.7915 $432.57 $86.51
90947 Dialysis, repeated eval B
90989 Dialysis training, complete B
90993 Dialysis training, incompl B
90997 Hemoperfusion B
90999 Dialysis procedure B
91000 Esophageal intubation X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91010 Esophagus motility study X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91011 Esophagus motility study X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91012 Esophagus motility study X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91020 Gastric motility studies X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91022 Duodenal motility study X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91030 Acid perfusion of esophagus X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91034 Gastroesophageal reflux test X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91035 G-esoph reflx tst w/electrod X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91037 Esoph imped function test X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91038 Esoph imped funct test 1h X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91040 Esoph balloon distension tst X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91052 Gastric analysis test X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
91055 Gastric intubation for smear X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91065 Breath hydrogen test X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91100 Pass intestine bleeding tube X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91105 Gastric intubation treatment X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91110 Gi tract capsule endoscopy T 0142 9.6264 $613.13 $152.70 $122.63
91111 Esophageal capsule endoscopy T 0141 8.673 $552.41 $143.30 $110.48
91120 Rectal sensation test T 0126 1.085 $69.11 $16.40 $13.82
91122 Anal pressure record T 0164 2.1659 $137.95 $27.59
91123 Irrigate fecal impaction N
91132 Electrogastrography X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91133 Electrogastrography w/test X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
91299 Gastroenterology procedure X 0360 1.6383 $104.35 $33.80 $20.87
92002 Eye exam, new patient V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
92004 Eye exam, new patient V 0606 1.3665 $87.04 $17.41
92012 Eye exam established pat V 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
92014 Eye exam treatment V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
92015 Refraction E
92018 New eye exam treatment T 0699 14.2784 $909.43 $181.89
92019 Eye exam treatment T 0699 14.2784 $909.43 $181.89
92020 Special eye evaluation S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92025 Corneal topography S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
92060 Special eye evaluation S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92065 Orthoptic/pleoptic training S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92070 Fitting of contact lens N
92081 Visual field examination(s) S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92082 Visual field examination(s) S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92083 Visual field examination(s) S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92100 Serial tonometry exam(s) N
92120 Tonography eye evaluation S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92130 Water provocation tonography S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92135 Opthalmic dx imaging S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92136 Ophthalmic biometry S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
92140 Glaucoma provocative tests S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92225 Special eye exam, initial S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92226 Special eye exam, subsequent S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92230 Eye exam with photos S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
92235 Eye exam with photos S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
92240 Icg angiography S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
92250 Eye exam with photos S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92260 Ophthalmoscopy/dynamometry S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92265 Eye muscle evaluation S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92270 Electro-oculography S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92275 Electroretinography S 0231 2.3117 $147.24 $29.45
92283 Color vision examination S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92284 Dark adaptation eye exam S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
92285 Eye photography S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92286 Internal eye photography S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
92287 Internal eye photography S 0698 1.1576 $73.73 $14.75
92310 Contact lens fitting E
92311 Contact lens fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92312 Contact lens fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92313 Contact lens fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92314 Prescription of contact lens E
92315 Prescription of contact lens CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92316 Prescription of contact lens CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92317 Prescription of contact lens CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92325 Modification of contact lens CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92326 Replacement of contact lens CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92340 Fitting of spectacles E
92341 Fitting of spectacles E
92342 Fitting of spectacles E
92352 Special spectacles fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92353 Special spectacles fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92354 Special spectacles fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92355 Special spectacles fitting CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92358 Eye prosthesis service CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92370 Repair adjust spectacles E
92371 Repair adjust spectacles CH S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92499 Eye service or procedure S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
92502 Ear and throat examination T 0251 2.5765 $164.11 $32.82
92504 Ear microscopy examination N
92506 Speech/hearing evaluation A
92507 Speech/hearing therapy A
92508 Speech/hearing therapy A
92511 Nasopharyngoscopy T 0071 0.8256 $52.58 $11.20 $10.52
92512 Nasal function studies X 0363 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
92516 Facial nerve function test X 0660 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
92520 Laryngeal function studies X 0660 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
92526 Oral function therapy A
92531 Spontaneous nystagmus study N
92532 Positional nystagmus test N
92533 Caloric vestibular test N
92534 Optokinetic nystagmus test N
92541 Spontaneous nystagmus test X 0363 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
92542 Positional nystagmus test X 0363 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
92543 Caloric vestibular test X 0660 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
92544 Optokinetic nystagmus test X 0363 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
92545 Oscillating tracking test X 0363 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
92546 Sinusoidal rotational test X 0660 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
92547 Supplemental electrical test CH N
92548 Posturography X 0660 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
92551 Pure tone hearing test, air E
92552 Pure tone audiometry, air X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92553 Audiometry, air bone X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92555 Speech threshold audiometry X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92556 Speech audiometry, complete X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92557 Comprehensive hearing test X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92559 Group audiometric testing E
92560 Bekesy audiometry, screen E
92561 Bekesy audiometry, diagnosis X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92562 Loudness balance test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92563 Tone decay hearing test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92564 Sisi hearing test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92565 Stenger test, pure tone X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92567 Tympanometry X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92568 Acoustic refl threshold tst X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92569 Acoustic reflex decay test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92571 Filtered speech hearing test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92572 Staggered spondaic word test X 0366 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
92575 Sensorineural acuity test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92576 Synthetic sentence test X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92577 Stenger test, speech X 0366 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
92579 Visual audiometry (vra) X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92582 Conditioning play audiometry X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92583 Select picture audiometry X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92584 Electrocochleography CH S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
92585 Auditor evoke potent, compre S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
92586 Auditor evoke potent, limit S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
92587 Evoked auditory test X 0363 0.8542 $54.41 $17.40 $10.88
92588 Evoked auditory test X 0660 1.4408 $91.77 $28.00 $18.35
92590 Hearing aid exam, one ear E
92591 Hearing aid exam, both ears E
92592 Hearing aid check, one ear E
92593 Hearing aid check, both ears E
92594 Electro hearng aid test, one E
92595 Electro hearng aid tst, both E
92596 Ear protector evaluation X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92597 Oral speech device eval A
92601 Cochlear implt f/up exam 7 X 0366 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
92602 Reprogram cochlear implt 7 X 0366 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
92603 Cochlear implt f/up exam 7 X 0366 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
92604 Reprogram cochlear implt 7 X 0366 1.8646 $118.76 $26.10 $23.75
92605 Eval for nonspeech device rx A
92606 Non-speech device service A
92607 Ex for speech device rx, 1hr A
92608 Ex for speech device rx addl A
92609 Use of speech device service A
92610 Evaluate swallowing function A
92611 Motion fluoroscopy/swallow A
92612 Endoscopy swallow tst (fees) A
92613 Endoscopy swallow tst (fees) B
92614 Laryngoscopic sensory test A
92615 Eval laryngoscopy sense tst E
92616 Fees w/laryngeal sense test A
92617 Interprt fees/laryngeal test E
92620 Auditory function, 60 min X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92621 Auditory function, + 15 min N
92625 Tinnitus assessment X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92626 Eval aud rehab status X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92627 Eval aud status rehab add-on N
92630 Aud rehab pre-ling hear loss E
92633 Aud rehab postling hear loss E
92640 Aud brainstem implt programg X 0365 1.281 $81.59 $18.50 $16.32
92700 Ent procedure/service X 0364 0.4448 $28.33 $6.98 $5.67
92950 Heart/lung resuscitation cpr S 0094 2.5547 $162.72 $46.20 $32.54
92953 Temporary external pacing S 0094 2.5547 $162.72 $46.20 $32.54
92960 Cardioversion electric, ext S 0679 5.5905 $356.08 $95.30 $71.22
92961 Cardioversion, electric, int S 0679 5.5905 $356.08 $95.30 $71.22
92970 Cardioassist, internal C
92971 Cardioassist, external C
92973 Percut coronary thrombectomy T 0088 39.8001 $2,534.99 $655.20 $507.00
92974 Cath place, cardio brachytx T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
92975 Dissolve clot, heart vessel C
92977 Dissolve clot, heart vessel T 0676 2.5179 $160.37 $32.07
92978 Intravasc us, heart add-on CH N
92979 Intravasc us, heart add-on CH N
92980 Insert intracoronary stent T 0104 89.0212 $5,670.03 $1,134.01
92981 Insert intracoronary stent T 0104 89.0212 $5,670.03 $1,134.01
92982 Coronary artery dilation T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
92984 Coronary artery dilation T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
92986 Revision of aortic valve T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
92987 Revision of mitral valve T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
92990 Revision of pulmonary valve T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
92992 Revision of heart chamber C
92993 Revision of heart chamber C
92995 Coronary atherectomy T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
92996 Coronary atherectomy add-on T 0082 88.7717 $5,654.14 $1,130.83
92997 Pul art balloon repr, percut CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
92998 Pul art balloon repr, percut CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
93000 Electrocardiogram, complete B
93005 Electrocardiogram, tracing S 0099 0.3912 $24.92 $4.98
93010 Electrocardiogram report B
93012 Transmission of ecg N
93014 Report on transmitted ecg B
93015 Cardiovascular stress test B
93016 Cardiovascular stress test B
93017 Cardiovascular stress test X 0100 2.8631 $182.36 $41.40 $36.47
93018 Cardiovascular stress test B
93024 Cardiac drug stress test X 0100 2.8631 $182.36 $41.40 $36.47
93025 Microvolt t-wave assess X 0100 2.8631 $182.36 $41.40 $36.47
93040 Rhythm ECG with report B
93041 Rhythm ECG, tracing S 0099 0.3912 $24.92 $4.98
93042 Rhythm ECG, report B
93224 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs B
93225 ECG monitor/record, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93226 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93227 ECG monitor/review, 24 hrs B
93230 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs B
93231 Ecg monitor/record, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93232 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93233 ECG monitor/review, 24 hrs B
93235 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs B
93236 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93237 ECG monitor/review, 24 hrs B
93268 ECG record/review B
93270 ECG recording X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93271 Ecg/monitoring and analysis X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93272 Ecg/review, interpret only B
93278 ECG/signal-averaged CH X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
93303 Echo transthoracic S 0269 6.5908 $419.79 $83.96
93304 Echo transthoracic S 0697 4.8072 $306.18 $61.24
93307 Echo exam of heart S 0269 6.5908 $419.79 $83.96
93308 Echo exam of heart S 0697 4.8072 $306.18 $61.24
93312 Echo transesophageal S 0270 8.42 $536.30 $141.30 $107.26
93313 Echo transesophageal S 0270 8.42 $536.30 $141.30 $107.26
93314 Echo transesophageal N
93315 Echo transesophageal S 0270 8.42 $536.30 $141.30 $107.26
93316 Echo transesophageal S 0270 8.42 $536.30 $141.30 $107.26
93317 Echo transesophageal N
93318 Echo transesophageal intraop S 0270 8.42 $536.30 $141.30 $107.26
93320 Doppler echo exam, heart CH N
93321 Doppler echo exam, heart CH N
93325 Doppler color flow add-on CH N
93350 Echo transthoracic CH S 0697 4.8072 $306.18 $61.24
93501 Right heart catheterization T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93503 Insert/place heart catheter T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
93505 Biopsy of heart lining T 0103 15.2572 $971.78 $194.36
93508 Cath placement, angiography T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93510 Left heart catheterization T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93511 Left heart catheterization T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93514 Left heart catheterization T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93524 Left heart catheterization T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93526 Rt lT heart catheters T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93527 Rt lT heart catheters T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93528 Rt lT heart catheters T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93529 Rt, lt heart catheterization T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93530 Rt heart cath, congenital T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93531 R l heart cath, congenital T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93532 R l heart cath, congenital T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93533 R l heart cath, congenital T 0080 39.8631 $2,539.00 $838.90 $507.80
93539 Injection, cardiac cath N
93540 Injection, cardiac cath N
93541 Injection for lung angiogram N
93542 Injection for heart x-rays N
93543 Injection for heart x-rays N
93544 Injection for aortography N
93545 Inject for coronary x-rays N
93555 Imaging, cardiac cath N
93556 Imaging, cardiac cath N
93561 Cardiac output measurement N
93562 Cardiac output measurement N
93571 Heart flow reserve measure CH N
93572 Heart flow reserve measure CH N
93580 Transcath closure of asd T 0434 141.9601 $9,041.86 $1,808.37
93581 Transcath closure of vsd T 0434 141.9601 $9,041.86 $1,808.37
93600 Bundle of His recording CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93602 Intra-atrial recording CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93603 Right ventricular recording CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93609 Map tachycardia, add-on CH N
93610 Intra-atrial pacing CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93612 Intraventricular pacing CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93613 Electrophys map 3d, add-on CH N
93615 Esophageal recording CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93616 Esophageal recording CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93618 Heart rhythm pacing CH S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93619 Electrophysiology evaluation CH Q 0085 48.6296 $3,097.37 $619.47
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation CH Q 0085 48.6296 $3,097.37 $619.47
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation CH N
93622 Electrophysiology evaluation CH N
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart CH N
93624 Electrophysiologic study T 0085 48.6296 $3,097.37 $619.47
93631 Heart pacing, mapping CH N
93640 Evaluation heart device N
93641 Electrophysiology evaluation N
93642 Electrophysiology evaluation S 0084 10.2918 $655.52 $131.10
93650 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus CH Q 0085 48.6296 $3,097.37 $619.47
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus CH Q 0086 90.7639 $5,781.03 $1,156.21
93652 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus CH Q 0086 90.7639 $5,781.03 $1,156.21
93660 Tilt table evaluation S 0101 4.4249 $281.84 $100.20 $56.37
93662 Intracardiac ecg (ice) CH N
93668 Peripheral vascular rehab E
93701 Bioimpedance, thoracic S 0099 0.3912 $24.92 $4.98
93720 Total body plethysmography B
93721 Plethysmography tracing X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
93722 Plethysmography report B
93724 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93727 Analyze ilr system S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93731 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93732 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93733 Telephone analy, pacemaker S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93734 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93735 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93736 Telephonic analy, pacemaker S 0690 0.359 $22.87 $8.60 $4.57
93740 Temperature gradient studies X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
93741 Analyze ht pace device sngl S 0689 0.5936 $37.81 $7.56
93742 Analyze ht pace device sngl S 0689 0.5936 $37.81 $7.56
93743 Analyze ht pace device dual S 0689 0.5936 $37.81 $7.56
93744 Analyze ht pace device dual S 0689 0.5936 $37.81 $7.56
93745 Set-up cardiovert-defibrill S 0689 0.5936 $37.81 $7.56
93760 Cephalic thermogram E
93762 Peripheral thermogram E
93770 Measure venous pressure N
93784 Ambulatory BP monitoring E
93786 Ambulatory BP recording X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93788 Ambulatory BP analysis X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93790 Review/report BP recording B
93797 Cardiac rehab CH B
93798 Cardiac rehab/monitor CH B
93799 Cardiovascular procedure X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
93875 Extracranial study S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
93880 Extracranial study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93882 Extracranial study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93886 Intracranial study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93888 Intracranial study S 0265 0.9925 $63.22 $23.60 $12.64
93890 Tcd, vasoreactivity study S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93892 Tcd, emboli detect w/o inj S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93893 Tcd, emboli detect w/inj S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93922 Extremity study S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
93923 Extremity study S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
93924 Extremity study S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
93925 Lower extremity study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93926 Lower extremity study S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93930 Upper extremity study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93931 Upper extremity study S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93965 Extremity study S 0096 1.5254 $97.16 $37.60 $19.43
93970 Extremity study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93971 Extremity study S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93975 Vascular study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93976 Vascular study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93978 Vascular study CH S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93979 Vascular study S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
93980 Penile vascular study S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93981 Penile vascular study CH S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
93990 Doppler flow testing S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
94002 Vent mgmt inpat, init day S 0079 2.6745 $170.35 $34.07
94003 Vent mgmt inpat, subq day S 0079 2.6745 $170.35 $34.07
94004 Vent mgmt nf per day B
94005 Home vent mgmt supervision B
94010 Breathing capacity test X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94014 Patient recorded spirometry X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94015 Patient recorded spirometry X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94016 Review patient spirometry A
94060 Evaluation of wheezing X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94070 Evaluation of wheezing X 0369 2.7874 $177.54 $44.10 $35.51
94150 Vital capacity test X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94200 Lung function test (MBC/MVV) X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94240 Residual lung capacity X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94250 Expired gas collection X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94260 Thoracic gas volume X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94350 Lung nitrogen washout curve X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94360 Measure airflow resistance X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94370 Breath airway closing volume X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94375 Respiratory flow volume loop CH X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94400 CO2 breathing response curve X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94450 Hypoxia response curve X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94452 Hast w/report X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94453 Hast w/oxygen titrate X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94610 Surfactant admin thru tube S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
94620 Pulmonary stress test/simple X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94621 Pulm stress test/complex X 0369 2.7874 $177.54 $44.10 $35.51
94640 Airway inhalation treatment S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
94642 Aerosol inhalation treatment S 0078 1.3636 $86.85 $17.37
94644 Cbt, 1st hour S 0078 1.3636 $86.85 $17.37
94645 Cbt, each addl hour S 0078 1.3636 $86.85 $17.37
94660 Pos airway pressure, CPAP CH S 0078 1.3636 $86.85 $17.37
94662 Neg press ventilation, cnp S 0079 2.6745 $170.35 $34.07
94664 Evaluate pt use of inhaler S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
94667 Chest wall manipulation S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
94668 Chest wall manipulation S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
94680 Exhaled air analysis, o2 CH X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94681 Exhaled air analysis, o2/co2 X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94690 Exhaled air analysis X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94720 Monoxide diffusing capacity X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94725 Membrane diffusion capacity X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94750 Pulmonary compliance study CH X 0368 0.9541 $60.77 $22.70 $12.15
94760 Measure blood oxygen level N
94761 Measure blood oxygen level N
94762 Measure blood oxygen level CH Q 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
94770 Exhaled carbon dioxide test X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
94772 Breath recording, infant X 0369 2.7874 $177.54 $44.10 $35.51
94774 Ped home apnea rec, compl B
94775 Ped home apnea rec, hk-up X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
94776 Ped home apnea rec, downld X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
94777 Ped home apnea rec, report B
94799 Pulmonary service/procedure X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
95004 Percut allergy skin tests X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95010 Percut allergy titrate test X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95012 Exhaled nitric oxide meas X 0367 0.5955 $37.93 $14.38 $7.59
95015 Id allergy titrate-drug/bug X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95024 Id allergy test, drug/bug X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95027 Id allergy titrate-airborne X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95028 Id allergy test-delayed type X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95044 Allergy patch tests X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95052 Photo patch test X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95056 Photosensitivity tests X 0370 1.1024 $70.22 $14.04
95060 Eye allergy tests X 0370 1.1024 $70.22 $14.04
95065 Nose allergy test X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95070 Bronchial allergy tests X 0369 2.7874 $177.54 $44.10 $35.51
95071 Bronchial allergy tests X 0369 2.7874 $177.54 $44.10 $35.51
95075 Ingestion challenge test X 0361 4.0867 $260.29 $83.20 $52.06
95115 Immunotherapy, one injection S 0436 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
95117 Immunotherapy injections S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95120 Immunotherapy, one injection B
95125 Immunotherapy, many antigens B
95130 Immunotherapy, insect venom B
95131 Immunotherapy, insect venoms B
95132 Immunotherapy, insect venoms B
95133 Immunotherapy, insect venoms B
95134 Immunotherapy, insect venoms B
95144 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95145 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95146 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95147 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95148 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95149 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95165 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95170 Antigen therapy services S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
95180 Rapid desensitization X 0370 1.1024 $70.22 $14.04
95199 Allergy immunology services X 0381 0.3014 $19.20 $3.84
95250 Glucose monitoring, cont CH X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
95251 Gluc monitor, cont, phys ir B
95805 Multiple sleep latency test S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95806 Sleep study, unattended S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95807 Sleep study, attended S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95808 Polysomnography, 1-3 S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95810 Polysomnography, 4 or more S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95811 Polysomnography w/cpap S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95812 Eeg, 41-60 minutes S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95813 Eeg, over 1 hour S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95816 Eeg, awake and drowsy S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95819 Eeg, awake and asleep S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95822 Eeg, coma or sleep only S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95824 Eeg, cerebral death only CH S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95827 Eeg, all night recording S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95829 Surgery electrocorticogram CH N
95830 Insert electrodes for EEG B
95831 Limb muscle testing, manual A
95832 Hand muscle testing, manual A
95833 Body muscle testing, manual A
95834 Body muscle testing, manual A
95851 Range of motion measurements A
95852 Range of motion measurements A
95857 Tensilon test S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95860 Muscle test, one limb S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95861 Muscle test, 2 limbs S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95863 Muscle test, 3 limbs S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95864 Muscle test, 4 limbs S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95865 Muscle test, larynx S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95866 Muscle test, hemidiaphragm S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95867 Muscle test cran nerv unilat S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95868 Muscle test cran nerve bilat S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95869 Muscle test, thor paraspinal CH S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95870 Muscle test, nonparaspinal S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95872 Muscle test, one fiber S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95873 Guide nerv destr, elec stim CH N
95874 Guide nerv destr, needle emg CH N
95875 Limb exercise test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95900 Motor nerve conduction test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95903 Motor nerve conduction test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95904 Sense nerve conduction test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95920 Intraop nerve test add-on CH N
95921 Autonomic nerv function test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95922 Autonomic nerv function test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95923 Autonomic nerv function test CH S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95925 Somatosensory testing S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95926 Somatosensory testing S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95927 Somatosensory testing S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95928 C motor evoked, uppr limbs S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95929 C motor evoked, lwr limbs S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95930 Visual evoked potential test S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95933 Blink reflex test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95934 H-reflex test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95936 H-reflex test S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
95937 Neuromuscular junction test CH S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95950 Ambulatory eeg monitoring S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95951 EEG monitoring/videorecord S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95953 EEG monitoring/computer S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95954 EEG monitoring/giving drugs CH S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95955 EEG during surgery CH N
95956 Eeg monitoring, cable/radio S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
95957 EEG digital analysis CH N
95958 EEG monitoring/function test S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
95961 Electrode stimulation, brain S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95962 Electrode stim, brain add-on S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
95965 Meg, spontaneous CH S 0067 61.5205 $3,918.43 $783.69
95966 Meg, evoked, single CH S 0065 17.1992 $1,095.47 $219.09
95967 Meg, evoked, each add'l CH S 0065 17.1992 $1,095.47 $219.09
95970 Analyze neurostim, no prog S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
95971 Analyze neurostim, simple S 0692 1.9206 $122.33 $30.10 $24.47
95972 Analyze neurostim, complex CH S 0663 1.6671 $106.18 $21.24
95973 Analyze neurostim, complex S 0663 1.6671 $106.18 $21.24
95974 Cranial neurostim, complex CH S 0663 1.6671 $106.18 $21.24
95975 Cranial neurostim, complex S 0692 1.9206 $122.33 $30.10 $24.47
95978 Analyze neurostim brain/1h S 0692 1.9206 $122.33 $30.10 $24.47
95979 Analyz neurostim brain addon S 0663 1.6671 $106.18 $21.24
95990 Spin/brain pump refil main T 0125 2.3262 $148.16 $29.63
95991 Spin/brain pump refil main T 0125 2.3262 $148.16 $29.63
95999 Neurological procedure S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
96000 Motion analysis, video/3d S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
96001 Motion test w/ft press meas S 0216 2.768 $176.30 $35.26
96002 Dynamic surface emg S 0218 1.1861 $75.55 $15.11
96003 Dynamic fine wire emg S 0215 0.5746 $36.60 $7.32
96004 Phys review of motion tests B
96020 Functional brain mapping CH N
96040 Genetic counseling, 30 min B
96101 Psycho testing by psych/phys CH Q 0382 2.6763 $170.46 $34.09
96102 Psycho testing by technician CH Q 0373 1.8183 $115.81 $23.16
96103 Psycho testing admin by comp CH Q 0373 1.8183 $115.81 $23.16
96105 Assessment of aphasia A
96110 Developmental test, lim CH Q 0373 1.8183 $115.81 $23.16
96111 Developmental test, extend CH Q 0382 2.6763 $170.46 $34.09
96116 Neurobehavioral status exam CH Q 0382 2.6763 $170.46 $34.09
96118 Neuropsych tst by psych/phys CH Q 0382 2.6763 $170.46 $34.09
96119 Neuropsych testing by tec CH Q 0382 2.6763 $170.46 $34.09
96120 Neuropsych tst admin w/comp CH Q 0373 1.8183 $115.81 $23.16
96150 Assess hlth/behave, init CH Q 0432 0.302 $19.24 $3.85
96151 Assess hlth/behave, subseq CH Q 0432 0.302 $19.24 $3.85
96152 Intervene hlth/behave, indiv CH Q 0432 0.302 $19.24 $3.85
96153 Intervene hlth/behave, group CH Q 0432 0.302 $19.24 $3.85
96154 Interv hlth/behav, fam w/pt CH Q 0432 0.302 $19.24 $3.85
96155 Interv hlth/behav fam no pt E
96401 Chemo, anti-neopl, sq/im S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96402 Chemo hormon antineopl sq/im S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96405 Chemo intralesional, up to 7 S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96406 Chemo intralesional over 7 S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96409 Chemo, iv push, sngl drug S 0439 1.7152 $109.25 $21.85
96411 Chemo, iv push, addl drug S 0439 1.7152 $109.25 $21.85
96413 Chemo, iv infusion, 1 hr S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96415 Chemo, iv infusion, addl hr S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96416 Chemo prolong infuse w/pump S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96417 Chemo iv infus each addl seq S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96420 Chemo, ia, push tecnique S 0439 1.7152 $109.25 $21.85
96422 Chemo ia infusion up to 1 hr S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96423 Chemo ia infuse each addl hr S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96425 Chemotherapy,infusion method S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96440 Chemotherapy, intracavitary S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96445 Chemotherapy, intracavitary S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96450 Chemotherapy, into CNS S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
96521 Refill/maint, portable pump S 0440 1.831 $116.62 $23.32
96522 Refill/maint pump/resvr syst S 0440 1.831 $116.62 $23.32
96523 Irrig drug delivery device Q 0624 0.5763 $36.71 $12.60 $7.34
96542 Chemotherapy injection S 0438 0.831 $52.93 $10.59
96549 Chemotherapy, unspecified S 0436 0.2201 $14.02 $2.80
96567 Photodynamic tx, skin CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
96570 Photodynamic tx, 30 min T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
96571 Photodynamic tx, addl 15 min T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
96900 Ultraviolet light therapy S 0001 0.5204 $33.15 $7.00 $6.63
96902 Trichogram N
96904 Whole body photography N
96910 Photochemotherapy with UV-B S 0001 0.5204 $33.15 $7.00 $6.63
96912 Photochemotherapy with UV-A S 0001 0.5204 $33.15 $7.00 $6.63
96913 Photochemotherapy, UV-A or B S 0683 2.9292 $186.57 $37.31
96920 Laser tx, skin 250 sq cm CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
96921 Laser tx, skin 250-500 sq cm CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
96922 Laser tx, skin 500 sq cm CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
96999 Dermatological procedure CH T 0012 0.2682 $17.08 $3.42
97001 Pt evaluation A
97002 Pt re-evaluation A
97003 Ot evaluation A
97004 Ot re-evaluation A
97005 Athletic train eval E
97006 Athletic train reeval E
97010 Hot or cold packs therapy A
97012 Mechanical traction therapy A
97014 Electric stimulation therapy E
97016 Vasopneumatic device therapy A
97018 Paraffin bath therapy A
97022 Whirlpool therapy A
97024 Diathermy eg, microwave A
97026 Infrared therapy A
97028 Ultraviolet therapy A
97032 Electrical stimulation A
97033 Electric current therapy A
97034 Contrast bath therapy A
97035 Ultrasound therapy A
97036 Hydrotherapy A
97039 Physical therapy treatment A
97110 Therapeutic exercises A
97112 Neuromuscular reeducation A
97113 Aquatic therapy/exercises A
97116 Gait training therapy A
97124 Massage therapy A
97139 Physical medicine procedure A
97140 Manual therapy A
97150 Group therapeutic procedures A
97530 Therapeutic activities A
97532 Cognitive skills development A
97533 Sensory integration A
97535 Self care mngment training A
97537 Community/work reintegration A
97542 Wheelchair mngment training A
97545 Work hardening A
97546 Work hardening add-on A
97597 Active wound care/20 cm or CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
97598 Active wound care 20 cm CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
97602 Wound(s) care non-selective CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
97605 Neg press wound tx, 50 cm CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
97606 Neg press wound tx, 50 cm CH T 0015 1.5119 $96.30 $19.26
97750 Physical performance test A
97755 Assistive technology assess A
97760 Orthotic mgmt and training A
97761 Prosthetic training A
97762 C/o for orthotic/prosth use A
97799 Physical medicine procedure A
97802 Medical nutrition, indiv, in A
97803 Med nutrition, indiv, subseq A
97804 Medical nutrition, group A
97810 Acupunct w/o stimul 15 min E
97811 Acupunct w/o stimul addl 15m E
97813 Acupunct w/stimul 15 min E
97814 Acupunct w/stimul addl 15m E
98925 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98926 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98927 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98928 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98929 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98940 Chiropractic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98941 Chiropractic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98942 Chiropractic manipulation S 0060 0.4877 $31.06 $6.21
98943 Chiropractic manipulation E
98960 Self-mgmt educ train, 1 pt E
98961 Self-mgmt educ/train, 2-4 pt E
98962 Self-mgmt educ/train, 5-8 pt E
99000 Specimen handling E
99001 Specimen handling E
99002 Device handling B
99024 Postop follow-up visit B
99026 In-hospital on call service E
99027 Out-of-hosp on call service E
99050 Medical services after hrs B
99051 Med serv, eve/wkend/holiday B
99053 Med serv 10pm-8am, 24 hr fac B
99056 Med service out of office B
99058 Office emergency care B
99060 Out of office emerg med serv B
99070 Special supplies B
99071 Patient education materials B
99075 Medical testimony E
99078 Group health education N
99080 Special reports or forms B
99082 Unusual physician travel B
99090 Computer data analysis B
99091 Collect/review data from pt N
99100 Special anesthesia service B
99116 Anesthesia with hypothermia B
99135 Special anesthesia procedure B
99140 Emergency anesthesia B
99143 Mod cs by same phys, 5 yrs N
99144 Mod cs by same phys, 5 yrs + N
99145 Mod cs by same phys add-on N
99148 Mod cs diff phys 5 yrs N
99149 Mod cs diff phys 5 yrs + N
99150 Mod cs diff phys add-on N
99170 Anogenital exam, child T 0191 0.1414 $9.01 $2.50 $1.80
99172 Ocular function screen E
99173 Visual acuity screen E
99175 Induction of vomiting N
99183 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy B
99185 Regional hypothermia N
99186 Total body hypothermia N
99190 Special pump services C
99191 Special pump services C
99192 Special pump services C
99195 Phlebotomy CH X 0624 0.5763 $36.71 $12.60 $7.34
99199 Special service/proc/report B
99201 Office/outpatient visit, new V 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
99202 Office/outpatient visit, new V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
99203 Office/outpatient visit, new V 0606 1.3665 $87.04 $17.41
99204 Office/outpatient visit, new V 0607 1.7181 $109.43 $21.89
99205 Office/outpatient visit, new V 0608 2.2077 $140.62 $28.12
99211 Office/outpatient visit, est V 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
99212 Office/outpatient visit, est V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
99213 Office/outpatient visit, est V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
99214 Office/outpatient visit, est V 0606 1.3665 $87.04 $17.41
99215 Office/outpatient visit, est V 0607 1.7181 $109.43 $21.89
99217 Observation care discharge B
99218 Observation care B
99219 Observation care B
99220 Observation care B
99221 Initial hospital care B
99222 Initial hospital care B
99223 Initial hospital care B
99231 Subsequent hospital care B
99232 Subsequent hospital care B
99233 Subsequent hospital care B
99234 Observ/hosp same date B
99235 Observ/hosp same date B
99236 Observ/hosp same date B
99238 Hospital discharge day B
99239 Hospital discharge day B
99241 Office consultation CH B
99242 Office consultation CH B
99243 Office consultation CH B
99244 Office consultation CH B
99245 Office consultation CH B
99251 Inpatient consultation C
99252 Inpatient consultation C
99253 Inpatient consultation C
99254 Inpatient consultation C
99255 Inpatient consultation C
99281 Emergency dept visit V 0609 0.8271 $52.68 $12.70 $10.54
99282 Emergency dept visit V 0613 1.3789 $87.83 $21.00 $17.57
99283 Emergency dept visit V 0614 2.1716 $138.32 $34.50 $27.66
99284 Emergency dept visit V 0615 3.5191 $224.14 $48.40 $44.83
99285 Emergency dept visit V 0616 5.4765 $348.81 $75.10 $69.76
99288 Direct advanced life support B
99289 Ped crit care transport N
99290 Ped crit care transport addl N
99291 Critical care, first hour S 0617 6.8478 $436.16 $111.50 $87.23
99292 Critical care, add'l 30 min N
99293 Ped critical care, initial C
99294 Ped critical care, subseq C
99295 Neonate crit care, initial C
99296 Neonate critical care subseq C
99298 Ic for lbw infant 1500 gm C
99299 Ic, lbw infant 1500-2500 gm C
99300 Ic, infant pbw 2501-5000 gm N
99304 Nursing facility care, init B
99305 Nursing facility care, init B
99306 Nursing facility care, init B
99307 Nursing fac care, subseq B
99308 Nursing fac care, subseq B
99309 Nursing fac care, subseq B
99310 Nursing fac care, subseq B
99315 Nursing fac discharge day B
99316 Nursing fac discharge day B
99318 Annual nursing fac assessmnt B
99324 Domicil/r-home visit new pat B
99325 Domicil/r-home visit new pat B
99326 Domicil/r-home visit new pat B
99327 Domicil/r-home visit new pat B
99328 Domicil/r-home visit new pat B
99334 Domicil/r-home visit est pat B
99335 Domicil/r-home visit est pat B
99336 Domicil/r-home visit est pat B
99337 Domicil/r-home visit est pat B
99339 Domicil/r-home care supervis B
99340 Domicil/r-home care supervis B
99341 Home visit, new patient B
99342 Home visit, new patient B
99343 Home visit, new patient B
99344 Home visit, new patient B
99345 Home visit, new patient B
99347 Home visit, est patient B
99348 Home visit, est patient B
99349 Home visit, est patient B
99350 Home visit, est patient B
99354 Prolonged service, office N
99355 Prolonged service, office N
99356 Prolonged service, inpatient C
99357 Prolonged service, inpatient C
99358 Prolonged serv, w/o contact N
99359 Prolonged serv, w/o contact N
99360 Physician standby services B
99361 Physician/team conference N
99362 Physician/team conference N
99363 Anticoag mgmt, init B
99364 Anticoag mgmt, subseq B
99371 Physician phone consultation B
99372 Physician phone consultation B
99373 Physician phone consultation B
99374 Home health care supervision B
99375 Home health care supervision E
99377 Hospice care supervision B
99378 Hospice care supervision E
99379 Nursing fac care supervision B
99380 Nursing fac care supervision B
99381 Init pm e/m, new pat, inf E
99382 Init pm e/m, new pat 1-4 yrs E
99383 Prev visit, new, age 5-11 E
99384 Prev visit, new, age 12-17 E
99385 Prev visit, new, age 18-39 E
99386 Prev visit, new, age 40-64 E
99387 Init pm e/m, new pat 65+ yrs E
99391 Per pm reeval, est pat, inf E
99392 Prev visit, est, age 1-4 E
99393 Prev visit, est, age 5-11 E
99394 Prev visit, est, age 12-17 E
99395 Prev visit, est, age 18-39 E
99396 Prev visit, est, age 40-64 E
99397 Per pm reeval est pat 65+ yr E
99401 Preventive counseling, indiv E
99402 Preventive counseling, indiv E
99403 Preventive counseling, indiv E
99404 Preventive counseling, indiv E
99411 Preventive counseling, group E
99412 Preventive counseling, group E
99420 Health risk assessment test E
99429 Unlisted preventive service E
99431 Initial care, normal newborn V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
99432 Newborn care, not in hosp N
99433 Normal newborn care/hospital C
99435 Newborn discharge day hosp B
99436 Attendance, birth N
99440 Newborn resuscitation S 0094 2.5547 $162.72 $46.20 $32.54
99450 Basic life disability exam E
99455 Work related disability exam B
99456 Disability examination B
99499 Unlisted em service B
99500 Home visit, prenatal E
99501 Home visit, postnatal E
99502 Home visit, nb care E
99503 Home visit, resp therapy E
99504 Home visit mech ventilator E
99505 Home visit, stoma care E
99506 Home visit, im injection E
99507 Home visit, cath maintain E
99509 Home visit day life activity E
99510 Home visit, sing/m/fam couns E
99511 Home visit, fecal/enema mgmt E
99512 Home visit for hemodialysis E
99600 Home visit nos E
99601 Home infusion/visit, 2 hrs E
99602 Home infusion, each addtl hr E
A0021 Outside state ambulance serv E
A0080 Noninterest escort in non er E
A0090 Interest escort in non er E
A0100 Nonemergency transport taxi E
A0110 Nonemergency transport bus E
A0120 Noner transport mini-bus E
A0130 Noner transport wheelch van E
A0140 Nonemergency transport air E
A0160 Noner transport case worker E
A0170 Transport parking fees/tolls E
A0180 Noner transport lodgng recip E
A0190 Noner transport meals recip E
A0200 Noner transport lodgng escrt E
A0210 Noner transport meals escort E
A0225 Neonatal emergency transport A
A0380 Basic life support mileage A
A0382 Basic support routine suppls A
A0384 Bls defibrillation supplies A
A0390 Advanced life support mileag A
A0392 Als defibrillation supplies A
A0394 Als IV drug therapy supplies A
A0396 Als esophageal intub suppls A
A0398 Als routine disposble suppls A
A0420 Ambulance waiting 1/2 hr A
A0422 Ambulance 02 life sustaining A
A0424 Extra ambulance attendant A
A0425 Ground mileage A
A0426 Als 1 A
A0427 ALS1-emergency A
A0428 bls A
A0429 BLS-emergency A
A0430 Fixed wing air transport A
A0431 Rotary wing air transport A
A0432 PI volunteer ambulance co A
A0433 als 2 A
A0434 Specialty care transport A
A0435 Fixed wing air mileage A
A0436 Rotary wing air mileage A
A0888 Noncovered ambulance mileage E
A0998 Ambulance response/treatment E
A0999 Unlisted ambulance service A
A4206 1 CC sterile syringeneedle E
A4207 2 CC sterile syringeneedle E
A4208 3 CC sterile syringeneedle E
A4209 5+ CC sterile syringeneedle E
A4210 Nonneedle injection device E
A4211 Supp for self-adm injections E
A4212 Non coring needle or stylet B
A4213 20+ CC syringe only E
A4215 Sterile needle E
A4216 Sterile water/saline, 10 ml A
A4217 Sterile water/saline, 500 ml A
A4218 Sterile saline or water N
A4220 Infusion pump refill kit N
A4221 Maint drug infus cath per wk Y
A4222 Infusion supplies with pump Y
A4223 Infusion supplies w/o pump E
A4230 Infus insulin pump non needl Y
A4231 Infusion insulin pump needle Y
A4232 Syringe w/needle insulin 3cc E
A4233 Alkalin batt for glucose mon Y
A4234 J-cell batt for glucose mon Y
A4235 Lithium batt for glucose mon Y
A4236 Silvr oxide batt glucose mon Y
A4244 Alcohol or peroxide per pint E
A4245 Alcohol wipes per box E
A4246 Betadine/phisohex solution E
A4247 Betadine/iodine swabs/wipes E
A4248 Chlorhexidine antisept N
A4250 Urine reagent strips/tablets E
A4253 Blood glucose/reagent strips Y
A4255 Glucose monitor platforms Y
A4256 Calibrator solution/chips Y
A4257 Replace Lensshield Cartridge Y
A4258 Lancet device each Y
A4259 Lancets per box Y
A4261 Cervical cap contraceptive E
A4262 Temporary tear duct plug N
A4263 Permanent tear duct plug N
A4265 Paraffin Y
A4266 Diaphragm E
A4267 Male condom E
A4268 Female condom E
A4269 Spermicide E
A4270 Disposable endoscope sheath N
A4280 Brst prsths adhsv attchmnt A
A4281 Replacement breastpump tube E
A4282 Replacement breastpump adpt E
A4283 Replacement breastpump cap E
A4284 Replcmnt breast pump shield E
A4285 Replcmnt breast pump bottle E
A4286 Replcmnt breastpump lok ring E
A4290 Sacral nerve stim test lead B
A4300 Cath impl vasc access portal N
A4301 Implantable access syst perc N
A4305 Drug delivery system ?50 ML N
A4306 Drug delivery system ?50 ml N
A4310 Insert tray w/o bag/cath A
A4311 Catheter w/o bag 2-way latex A
A4312 Cath w/o bag 2-way silicone A
A4313 Catheter w/bag 3-way A
A4314 Cath w/drainage 2-way latex A
A4315 Cath w/drainage 2-way silcne A
A4316 Cath w/drainage 3-way A
A4320 Irrigation tray A
A4321 Cath therapeutic irrig agent A
A4322 Irrigation syringe A
A4326 Male external catheter A
A4327 Fem urinary collect dev cup A
A4328 Fem urinary collect pouch A
A4330 Stool collection pouch A
A4331 Extension drainage tubing A
A4332 Lube sterile packet A
A4333 Urinary cath anchor device A
A4334 Urinary cath leg strap A
A4335 Incontinence supply A
A4338 Indwelling catheter latex A
A4340 Indwelling catheter special A
A4344 Cath indw foley 2 way silicn A
A4346 Cath indw foley 3 way A
A4349 Disposable male external cat A
A4351 Straight tip urine catheter A
A4352 Coude tip urinary catheter A
A4353 Intermittent urinary cath A
A4354 Cath insertion tray w/bag A
A4355 Bladder irrigation tubing A
A4356 Ext ureth clmp or compr dvc A
A4357 Bedside drainage bag A
A4358 Urinary leg or abdomen bag A
A4361 Ostomy face plate A
A4362 Solid skin barrier A
A4363 Ostomy clamp, replacement A
A4364 Adhesive, liquid or equal A
A4365 Adhesive remover wipes A
A4366 Ostomy vent A
A4367 Ostomy belt A
A4368 Ostomy filter A
A4369 Skin barrier liquid per oz A
A4371 Skin barrier powder per oz A
A4372 Skin barrier solid 4x4 equiv A
A4373 Skin barrier with flange A
A4375 Drainable plastic pch w fcpl A
A4376 Drainable rubber pch w fcplt A
A4377 Drainable plstic pch w/o fp A
A4378 Drainable rubber pch w/o fp A
A4379 Urinary plastic pouch w fcpl A
A4380 Urinary rubber pouch w fcplt A
A4381 Urinary plastic pouch w/o fp A
A4382 Urinary hvy plstc pch w/o fp A
A4383 Urinary rubber pouch w/o fp A
A4384 Ostomy faceplt/silicone ring A
A4385 Ost skn barrier sld ext wear A
A4387 Ost clsd pouch w att st barr A
A4388 Drainable pch w ex wear barr A
A4389 Drainable pch w st wear barr A
A4390 Drainable pch ex wear convex A
A4391 Urinary pouch w ex wear barr A
A4392 Urinary pouch w st wear barr A
A4393 Urine pch w ex wear bar conv A
A4394 Ostomy pouch liq deodorant A
A4395 Ostomy pouch solid deodorant A
A4396 Peristomal hernia supprt blt A
A4397 Irrigation supply sleeve A
A4398 Ostomy irrigation bag A
A4399 Ostomy irrig cone/cath w brs A
A4400 Ostomy irrigation set A
A4402 Lubricant per ounce A
A4404 Ostomy ring each A
A4405 Nonpectin based ostomy paste A
A4406 Pectin based ostomy paste A
A4407 Ext wear ost skn barr ?4sq? A
A4408 Ext wear ost skn barr 4sq? A
A4409 Ost skn barr convex ?4 sq i A
A4410 Ost skn barr extnd 4 sq A
A4411 Ost skn barr extnd =4sq A
A4412 Ost pouch drain high output A
A4413 2 pc drainable ost pouch A
A4414 Ost sknbar w/o conv?4 sq in A
A4415 Ost skn barr w/o conv 4 sqi A
A4416 Ost pch clsd w barrier/filtr A
A4417 Ost pch w bar/bltinconv/fltr A
A4418 Ost pch clsd w/o bar w filtr A
A4419 Ost pch for bar w flange/flt A
A4420 Ost pch clsd for bar w lk fl A
A4421 Ostomy supply misc E
A4422 Ost pouch absorbent material A
A4423 Ost pch for bar w lk fl/fltr A
A4424 Ost pch drain w bar filter A
A4425 Ost pch drain for barrier fl A
A4426 Ost pch drain 2 piece system A
A4427 Ost pch drain/barr lk flng/f A
A4428 Urine ost pouch w faucet/tap A
A4429 Urine ost pouch w bltinconv A
A4430 Ost urine pch w b/bltin conv A
A4431 Ost pch urine w barrier/tapv A
A4432 Os pch urine w bar/fange/tap A
A4433 Urine ost pch bar w lock fln A
A4434 Ost pch urine w lock flng/ft A
A4450 Non-waterproof tape A
A4452 Waterproof tape A
A4455 Adhesive remover per ounce A
A4458 Reusable enema bag E
A4461 Surgicl dress hold non-reuse A
A4463 Surgical dress holder reuse A
A4465 Non-elastic extremity binder A
A4470 Gravlee jet washer A
A4480 Vabra aspirator A
A4481 Tracheostoma filter A
A4483 Moisture exchanger A
A4490 Above knee surgical stocking E
A4495 Thigh length surg stocking E
A4500 Below knee surgical stocking E
A4510 Full length surg stocking E
A4520 Incontinence garment anytype E
A4550 Surgical trays B
A4554 Disposable underpads E
A4556 Electrodes, pair Y
A4557 Lead wires, pair Y
A4558 Conductive gel or paste Y
A4559 Coupling gel or paste Y
A4561 Pessary rubber, any type N
A4562 Pessary, non rubber,any type N
A4565 Slings A
A4570 Splint E
A4575 Hyperbaric o2 chamber disps E
A4580 Cast supplies (plaster) E
A4590 Special casting material E
A4595 TENS suppl 2 lead per month Y
A4600 Sleeve, inter limb comp dev Y
A4601 Lith ion batt, non-pros use Y
A4604 Tubing with heating element Y
A4605 Trach suction cath close sys Y
A4606 Oxygen probe used w oximeter A
A4608 Transtracheal oxygen cath Y
A4611 Heavy duty battery Y
A4612 Battery cables Y
A4613 Battery charger Y
A4614 Hand-held PEFR meter N
A4615 Cannula nasal Y
A4616 Tubing (oxygen) per foot Y
A4617 Mouth piece Y
A4618 Breathing circuits Y
A4619 Face tent Y
A4620 Variable concentration mask Y
A4623 Tracheostomy inner cannula A
A4624 Tracheal suction tube Y
A4625 Trach care kit for new trach A
A4626 Tracheostomy cleaning brush A
A4627 Spacer bag/reservoir E
A4628 Oropharyngeal suction cath Y
A4629 Tracheostomy care kit A
A4630 Repl bat t.e.n.s. own by pt Y
A4633 Uvl replacement bulb Y
A4634 Replacement bulb th lightbox A
A4635 Underarm crutch pad Y
A4636 Handgrip for cane etc Y
A4637 Repl tip cane/crutch/walker Y
A4638 Repl batt pulse gen sys Y
A4639 Infrared ht sys replcmnt pad Y
A4640 Alternating pressure pad Y
A4641 Radiopharm dx agent noc N
A4642 In111 satumomab CH N
A4649 Surgical supplies A
A4651 Calibrated microcap tube A
A4652 Microcapillary tube sealant A
A4653 PD catheter anchor belt A
A4657 Syringe w/wo needle A
A4660 Sphyg/bp app w cuff and stet A
A4663 Dialysis blood pressure cuff A
A4670 Automatic bp monitor, dial E
A4671 Disposable cycler set B
A4672 Drainage ext line, dialysis B
A4673 Ext line w easy lock connect B
A4674 Chem/antisept solution, 8oz B
A4680 Activated carbon filter, ea A
A4690 Dialyzer, each A
A4706 Bicarbonate conc sol per gal A
A4707 Bicarbonate conc pow per pac A
A4708 Acetate conc sol per gallon A
A4709 Acid conc sol per gallon A
A4714 Treated water per gallon A
A4719 "Y set" tubing A
A4720 Dialysat sol fld vol 249cc A
A4721 Dialysat sol fld vol 999cc A
A4722 Dialys sol fld vol 1999cc A
A4723 Dialys sol fld vol 2999cc A
A4724 Dialys sol fld vol 3999cc A
A4725 Dialys sol fld vol 4999cc A
A4726 Dialys sol fld vol 5999cc A
A4728 Dialysate solution, non-dex B
A4730 Fistula cannulation set, ea A
A4736 Topical anesthetic, per gram A
A4737 Inj anesthetic per 10 ml A
A4740 Shunt accessory A
A4750 Art or venous blood tubing A
A4755 Comb art/venous blood tubing A
A4760 Dialysate sol test kit, each A
A4765 Dialysate conc pow per pack A
A4766 Dialysate conc sol add 10 ml A
A4770 Blood collection tube/vacuum A
A4771 Serum clotting time tube A
A4772 Blood glucose test strips A
A4773 Occult blood test strips A
A4774 Ammonia test strips A
A4802 Protamine sulfate per 50 mg A
A4860 Disposable catheter tips A
A4870 Plumb/elec wk hm hemo equip A
A4890 Repair/maint cont hemo equip A
A4911 Drain bag/bottle A
A4913 Misc dialysis supplies noc A
A4918 Venous pressure clamp A
A4927 Non-sterile gloves A
A4928 Surgical mask A
A4929 Tourniquet for dialysis, ea A
A4930 Sterile, gloves per pair A
A4931 Reusable oral thermometer A
A4932 Reusable rectal thermometer E
A5051 Pouch clsd w barr attached A
A5052 Clsd ostomy pouch w/o barr A
A5053 Clsd ostomy pouch faceplate A
A5054 Clsd ostomy pouch w/flange A
A5055 Stoma cap A
A5061 Pouch drainable w barrier at A
A5062 Drnble ostomy pouch w/o barr A
A5063 Drain ostomy pouch w/flange A
A5071 Urinary pouch w/barrier A
A5072 Urinary pouch w/o barrier A
A5073 Urinary pouch on barr w/flng A
A5081 Continent stoma plug A
A5082 Continent stoma catheter A
A5093 Ostomy accessory convex inse A
A5102 Bedside drain btl w/wo tube A
A5105 Urinary suspensory A
A5112 Urinary leg bag A
A5113 Latex leg strap A
A5114 Foam/fabric leg strap A
A5120 Skin barrier, wipe or swab A
A5121 Solid skin barrier 6x6 A
A5122 Solid skin barrier 8x8 A
A5126 Disk/foam pad +or- adhesive A
A5131 Appliance cleaner A
A5200 Percutaneous catheter anchor A
A5500 Diab shoe for density insert Y
A5501 Diabetic custom molded shoe Y
A5503 Diabetic shoe w/roller/rockr Y
A5504 Diabetic shoe with wedge Y
A5505 Diab shoe w/metatarsal bar Y
A5506 Diabetic shoe w/off set heel Y
A5507 Modification diabetic shoe Y
A5508 Diabetic deluxe shoe Y
A5510 Compression form shoe insert E
A5512 Multi den insert direct form Y
A5513 Multi den insert custom mold Y
A6000 Wound warming wound cover E
A6010 Collagen based wound filler A
A6011 Collagen gel/paste wound fil A
A6021 Collagen dressing ?16 sq in A
A6022 Collagen drsg6?48 sq in A
A6023 Collagen dressing 48 sq in A
A6024 Collagen dsg wound filler A
A6025 Silicone gel sheet, each E
A6154 Wound pouch each A
A6196 Alginate dressing ?16 sq in A
A6197 Alginate drsg 16 ?48 sq in A
A6198 alginate dressing 48 sq in A
A6199 Alginate drsg wound filler A
A6200 Compos drsg ?16 no border A
A6201 Compos drsg 16?48 no bdr A
A6202 Compos drsg 48 no border A
A6203 Composite drsg ? 16 sq in A
A6204 Composite drsg 16?48 sq in A
A6205 Composite drsg 48 sq in A
A6206 Contact layer ? 16 sq in A
A6207 Contact layer 16? 48 sq in A
A6208 Contact layer 48 sq in A
A6209 Foam drsg ?16 sq in w/o bdr A
A6210 Foam drg 16?48 sq in w/o b A
A6211 Foam drg 48 sq in w/o brdr A
A6212 Foam drg ?16 sq in w/border A
A6213 Foam drg 16?48 sq in w/bdr A
A6214 Foam drg 48 sq in w/border A
A6215 Foam dressing wound filler A
A6216 Non-sterile gauze?16 sq in A
A6217 Non-sterile gauze16?48 sq A
A6218 Non-sterile gauze 48 sq in A
A6219 Gauze ? 16 sq in w/border A
A6220 Gauze 16 ?48 sq in w/bordr A
A6221 Gauze 48 sq in w/border A
A6222 Gauze ?16 in no w/sal w/o b A
A6223 Gauze 16?48 no w/sal w/o b A
A6224 Gauze 48 in no w/sal w/o b A
A6228 Gauze ? 16 sq in water/sal A
A6229 Gauze 16?48 sq in watr/sal A
A6230 Gauze 48 sq in water/salne A
A6231 Hydrogel dsg?16 sq in A
A6232 Hydrogel dsg16?48 sq in A
A6233 Hydrogel dressing 48 sq in A
A6234 Hydrocolld drg ?16 w/o bdr A
A6235 Hydrocolld drg 16?48 w/o b A
A6236 Hydrocolld drg 48 in w/o b A
A6237 Hydrocolld drg ?16 in w/bdr A
A6238 Hydrocolld drg 16?48 w/bdr A
A6239 Hydrocolld drg 48 in w/bdr A
A6240 Hydrocolld drg filler paste A
A6241 Hydrocolloid drg filler dry A
A6242 Hydrogel drg ?16 in w/o bdr A
A6243 Hydrogel drg 16?48 w/o bdr A
A6244 Hydrogel drg 48 in w/o bdr A
A6245 Hydrogel drg ? 16 in w/bdr A
A6246 Hydrogel drg 16?48 in w/b A
A6247 Hydrogel drg 48 sq in w/b A
A6248 Hydrogel drsg gel filler A
A6250 Skin seal protect moisturizr A
A6251 Absorpt drg ?16 sq in w/o b A
A6252 Absorpt drg 16 ?48 w/o bdr A
A6253 Absorpt drg 48 sq in w/o b A
A6254 Absorpt drg ?16 sq in w/bdr A
A6255 Absorpt drg 16?48 in w/bdr A
A6256 Absorpt drg 48 sq in w/bdr A
A6257 Transparent film ? 16 sq in A
A6258 Transparent film 16?48 in A
A6259 Transparent film 48 sq in A
A6260 Wound cleanser any type/size A
A6261 Wound filler gel/paste /oz A
A6262 Wound filler dry form / gram A
A6266 Impreg gauze no h20/sal/yard A
A6402 Sterile gauze ? 16 sq in A
A6403 Sterile gauze16 ? 48 sq in A
A6404 Sterile gauze 48 sq in A
A6407 Packing strips, non-impreg A
A6410 Sterile eye pad A
A6411 Non-sterile eye pad A
A6412 Occlusive eye patch E
A6441 Pad band w?3? 5?/yd A
A6442 Conform band n/s w3?/yd A
A6443 Conform band n/s w?3?5?/yd A
A6444 Conform band n/s w?5?/yd A
A6445 Conform band s w 3?/yd A
A6446 Conform band s w?3? 5?/yd A
A6447 Conform band s w ?5?/yd A
A6448 Lt compres band 3?/yd A
A6449 Lt compres band ?3? 5?/yd A
A6450 Lt compres band ?5?/yd A
A6451 Mod compres band w?3?5?/yd A
A6452 High compres band w?3?5?yd A
A6453 Self-adher band w 3?/yd A
A6454 Self-adher band w?3? 5?/yd A
A6455 Self-adher band ?5?/yd A
A6456 Zinc paste band w ?3?5?/yd A
A6457 Tubular dressing A
A6501 Compres burngarment bodysuit A
A6502 Compres burngarment chinstrp A
A6503 Compres burngarment facehood A
A6504 Cmprsburngarment glove-wrist A
A6505 Cmprsburngarment glove-elbow A
A6506 Cmprsburngrmnt glove-axilla A
A6507 Cmprs burngarment foot-knee A
A6508 Cmprs burngarment foot-thigh A
A6509 Compres burn garment jacket A
A6510 Compres burn garment leotard A
A6511 Compres burn garment panty A
A6512 Compres burn garment, noc A
A6513 Compress burn mask face/neck B
A6530 Compression stocking BK18-30 E
A6531 Compression stocking BK30-40 A
A6532 Compression stocking BK40-50 A
A6533 Gc stocking thighlngth 18-30 E
A6534 Gc stocking thighlngth 30-40 E
A6535 Gc stocking thighlngth 40-50 E
A6536 Gc stocking full lngth 18-30 E
A6537 Gc stocking full lngth 30-40 E
A6538 Gc stocking full lngth 40-50 E
A6539 Gc stocking waistlngth 18-30 E
A6540 Gc stocking waistlngth 30-40 E
A6541 Gc stocking waistlngth 40-50 E
A6542 Gc stocking custom made E
A6543 Gc stocking lymphedema E
A6544 Gc stocking garter belt E
A6549 G compression stocking E
A6550 Neg pres wound ther drsg set Y
A7000 Disposable canister for pump Y
A7001 Nondisposable pump canister Y
A7002 Tubing used w suction pump Y
A7003 Nebulizer administration set Y
A7004 Disposable nebulizer sml vol Y
A7005 Nondisposable nebulizer set Y
A7006 Filtered nebulizer admin set Y
A7007 Lg vol nebulizer disposable Y
A7008 Disposable nebulizer prefill Y
A7009 Nebulizer reservoir bottle Y
A7010 Disposable corrugated tubing Y
A7011 Nondispos corrugated tubing Y
A7012 Nebulizer water collec devic Y
A7013 Disposable compressor filter Y
A7014 Compressor nondispos filter Y
A7015 Aerosol mask used w nebulize Y
A7016 Nebulizer dome mouthpiece Y
A7017 Nebulizer not used w oxygen Y
A7018 Water distilled w/nebulizer Y
A7025 Replace chest compress vest Y
A7026 Replace chst cmprss sys hose Y
A7030 CPAP full face mask Y
A7031 Replacement facemask interfa Y
A7032 Replacement nasal cushion Y
A7033 Replacement nasal pillows Y
A7034 Nasal application device Y
A7035 Pos airway press headgear Y
A7036 Pos airway press chinstrap Y
A7037 Pos airway pressure tubing Y
A7038 Pos airway pressure filter Y
A7039 Filter, non disposable w pap Y
A7040 One way chest drain valve A
A7041 Water seal drain container A
A7042 Implanted pleural catheter A
A7043 Vacuum drainagebottle/tubing A
A7044 PAP oral interface Y
A7045 Repl exhalation port for PAP Y
A7046 Repl water chamber, PAP dev Y
A7501 Tracheostoma valve w diaphra A
A7502 Replacement diaphragm/fplate A
A7503 HMES filter holder or cap A
A7504 Tracheostoma HMES filter A
A7505 HMES or trach valve housing A
A7506 HMES/trachvalve adhesivedisk A
A7507 Integrated filter holder A
A7508 Housing Integrated Adhesiv A
A7509 Heat moisture exchange sys A
A7520 Trach/laryn tube non-cuffed A
A7521 Trach/laryn tube cuffed A
A7522 Trach/laryn tube stainless A
A7523 Tracheostomy shower protect A
A7524 Tracheostoma stent/stud/bttn A
A7525 Tracheostomy mask A
A7526 Tracheostomy tube collar A
A7527 Trach/laryn tube plug/stop A
A8000 Soft protect helmet prefab Y
A8001 Hard protect helmet prefab Y
A8002 Soft protect helmet custom Y
A8003 Hard protect helmet custom Y
A8004 Repl soft interface, helmet Y
A9150 Misc/exper non-prescript dru B
A9152 Single vitamin nos E
A9153 Multi-vitamin nos E
A9180 Lice treatment, topical E
A9270 Non-covered item or service E
A9275 Disp home glucose monitor E
A9279 Monitoring feature/deviceNOC E
A9280 Alert device, noc E
A9281 Reaching/grabbing device E
A9282 Wig any type E
A9300 Exercise equipment E
A9500 Tc99m sestamibi CH N
A9502 Tc99m tetrofosmin CH N
A9503 Tc99m medronate N
A9504 Tc99m apcitide N
A9505 TL201 thallium CH N
A9507 In111 capromab CH N
A9508 I131 iodobenguate, dx CH N
A9510 Tc99m disofenin N
A9512 Tc99m pertechnetate N
A9516 I123 iodide cap, dx CH N
A9517 I131 iodide cap, rx CH K 1064 $16.22 $3.24
A9521 Tc99m exametazime CH N
A9524 I131 serum albumin, dx CH N
A9526 Nitrogen N-13 ammonia CH N
A9527 Iodine I-125 sodium iodide CH K 2632 0.4494 $28.62 $5.72
A9528 Iodine I-131 iodide cap, dx CH N
A9529 I131 iodide sol, dx N
A9530 I131 iodide sol, rx CH K 1150 $11.74 $2.35
A9531 I131 max 100uCi N
A9532 I125 serum albumin, dx N
A9535 Injection, methylene blue N
A9536 Tc99m depreotide CH N
A9537 Tc99m mebrofenin N
A9538 Tc99m pyrophosphate N
A9539 Tc99m pentetate CH N
A9540 Tc99m MAA N
A9541 Tc99m sulfur colloid N
A9542 In111 ibritumomab, dx CH N
A9543 Y90 ibritumomab, rx CH K 1643 $12,030.02 $2,406.00
A9544 I131 tositumomab, dx CH N
A9545 I131 tositumomab, rx CH K 1645 $8,283.41 $1,656.68
A9546 Co57/58 CH N
A9547 In111 oxyquinoline CH N
A9548 In111 pentetate CH N
A9550 Tc99m gluceptate CH N
A9551 Tc99m succimer CH N
A9552 F18 fdg CH N
A9553 Cr51 chromate CH N
A9554 I125 iothalamate, dx N
A9555 Rb82 rubidium CH N
A9556 Ga67 gallium CH N
A9557 Tc99m bicisate CH N
A9558 Xe133 xenon 10mci N
A9559 Co57 cyano CH N
A9560 Tc99m labeled rbc CH N
A9561 Tc99m oxidronate N
A9562 Tc99m mertiatide CH N
A9563 P32 Na phosphate CH K 1675 $118.02 $23.60
A9564 P32 chromic phosphate CH K 1676 $122.17 $24.43
A9565 In111 pentetreotide CH N
A9566 Tc99m fanolesomab CH N
A9567 Technetium TC-99m aerosol CH N
A9568 Technetium tc99m arcitumomab CH N
A9600 Sr89 strontium CH K 0701 $610.07 $122.01
A9605 Sm 153 lexidronm CH K 0702 $1,446.05 $289.21
A9698 Non-rad contrast materialNOC N
A9699 Radiopharm rx agent noc N
A9700 Echocardiography Contrast B
A9900 Supply/accessory/service Y
A9901 Delivery/set up/dispensing A
A9999 DME supply or accessory, nos Y
B4034 Enter feed supkit syr by day Y
B4035 Enteral feed supp pump per d Y
B4036 Enteral feed sup kit grav by Y
B4081 Enteral ng tubing w/ stylet Y
B4082 Enteral ng tubing w/o stylet Y
B4083 Enteral stomach tube levine Y
B4086 Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube Y
B4100 Food thickener oral E
B4102 EF adult fluids and electro Y
B4103 EF ped fluid and electrolyte Y
B4104 Additive for enteral formula E
B4149 EF blenderized foods Y
B4150 EF complet w/intact nutrient Y
B4152 EF calorie dense/=1.5Kcal Y
B4153 EF hydrolyzed/amino acids Y
B4154 EF spec metabolic noninherit Y
B4155 EF incomplete/modular Y
B4157 EF special metabolic inherit Y
B4158 EF ped complete intact nut Y
B4159 EF ped complete soy based Y
B4160 EF ped caloric dense/=0.7kc Y
B4161 EF ped hydrolyzed/amino acid Y
B4162 EF ped specmetabolic inherit Y
B4164 Parenteral 50% dextrose solu Y
B4168 Parenteral sol amino acid 3. Y
B4172 Parenteral sol amino acid 5. Y
B4176 Parenteral sol amino acid 7- Y
B4178 Parenteral sol amino acid Y
B4180 Parenteral sol carb 50% Y
B4185 Parenteral sol 10 gm lipids B
B4189 Parenteral sol amino acid Y
B4193 Parenteral sol 52-73 gm prot Y
B4197 Parenteral sol 74-100 gm pro Y
B4199 Parenteral sol 100gm prote Y
B4216 Parenteral nutrition additiv Y
B4220 Parenteral supply kit premix Y
B4222 Parenteral supply kit homemi Y
B4224 Parenteral administration ki Y
B5000 Parenteral sol renal-amirosy Y
B5100 Parenteral sol hepatic-fream Y
B5200 Parenteral sol stres-brnch c Y
B9000 Enter infusion pump w/o alrm Y
B9002 Enteral infusion pump w/ ala Y
B9004 Parenteral infus pump portab Y
B9006 Parenteral infus pump statio Y
B9998 Enteral supp not otherwise c Y
B9999 Parenteral supp not othrws c Y
C1300 HYPERBARIC Oxygen S 0659 1.5679 $99.86 $19.97
C1713 Anchor/screw bn/bn,tis/bn N
C1714 Cath, trans atherectomy, dir N
C1715 Brachytherapy needle N
C1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 CH K 1716 0.5016 $31.95 $6.39
C1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 CH K 1717 2.7225 $173.40 $34.68
C1718 Brachytx source, Iodine 125 CH B
C1719 Brachytx sour,Non-HDR Ir-192 CH K 1719 0.9012 $57.40 $11.48
C1720 Brachytx sour, Palladium 103 CH B
C1721 AICD, dual chamber N
C1722 AICD, single chamber N
C1724 Cath, trans atherec,rotation N
C1725 Cath, translumin non-laser N
C1726 Cath, bal dil, non-vascular N
C1727 Cath, bal tis dis, non-vas N
C1728 Cath, brachytx seed adm N
C1729 Cath, drainage N
C1730 Cath, EP, 19 or few elect N
C1731 Cath, EP, 20 or more elec N
C1732 Cath, EP, diag/abl, 3D/vect N
C1733 Cath, EP, othr than cool-tip N
C1750 Cath, hemodialysis,long-term N
C1751 Cath, inf, per/cent/midline N
C1752 Cath,hemodialysis,short-term N
C1753 Cath, intravas ultrasound N
C1754 Catheter, intradiscal N
C1755 Catheter, intraspinal N
C1756 Cath, pacing, transesoph N
C1757 Cath, thrombectomy/embolect N
C1758 Catheter, ureteral N
C1759 Cath, intra echocardiography N
C1760 Closure dev, vasc N
C1762 Conn tiss, human(inc fascia) N
C1763 Conn tiss, non-human N
C1764 Event recorder, cardiac N
C1765 Adhesion barrier N
C1766 Intro/sheath,strble,non-peel N
C1767 Generator, neuro non-recharg N
C1768 Graft, vascular N
C1769 Guide wire N
C1770 Imaging coil, MR, insertable N
C1771 Rep dev, urinary, w/sling N
C1772 Infusion pump, programmable N
C1773 Ret dev, insertable N
C1776 Joint device (implantable) N
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil N
C1778 Lead, neurostimulator N
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD N
C1780 Lens, intraocular (new tech) N
C1781 Mesh (implantable) N
C1782 Morcellator N
C1783 Ocular imp, aqueous drain de N
C1784 Ocular dev, intraop, det ret N
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp N
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp N
C1787 Patient progr, neurostim N
C1788 Port, indwelling, imp N
C1789 Prosthesis, breast, imp N
C1813 Prosthesis, penile, inflatab N
C1814 Retinal tamp, silicone oil N
C1815 Pros, urinary sph, imp N
C1816 Receiver/transmitter, neuro N
C1817 Septal defect imp sys N
C1818 Integrated keratoprosthesis N
C1819 Tissue localization-excision N
C1820 Generator neuro rechg bat sy CH N
C1821 Interspinous implant H 1821
C1874 Stent, coated/cov w/del sys N
C1875 Stent, coated/cov w/o del sy N
C1876 Stent, non-coa/non-cov w/del N
C1877 Stent, non-coat/cov w/o del N
C1878 Matrl for vocal cord N
C1879 Tissue marker, implantable N
C1880 Vena cava filter N
C1881 Dialysis access system N
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual N
C1883 Adapt/ext, pacing/neuro lead N
C1884 Embolization Protect syst N
C1885 Cath, translumin angio laser N
C1887 Catheter, guiding N
C1888 Endovas non-cardiac abl cath N
C1891 Infusion pump,non-prog, perm N
C1892 Intro/sheath,fixed,peel-away N
C1893 Intro/sheath, fixed,non-peel N
C1894 Intro/sheath, non-laser N
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil N
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual N
C1897 Lead, neurostim test kit N
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans N
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination N
C1900 Lead, coronary venous N
C2614 Probe, perc lumb disc N
C2615 Sealant, pulmonary, liquid N
C2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 CH K 2616 187.5212 $11,943.79 $2,388.76
C2617 Stent, non-cor, tem w/o del N
C2618 Probe, cryoablation N
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp N
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp N
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual N
C2622 Prosthesis, penile, non-inf N
C2625 Stent, non-cor, tem w/del sy N
C2626 Infusion pump, non-prog,temp N
C2627 Cath, suprapubic/cystoscopic N
C2628 Catheter, occlusion N
C2629 Intro/sheath, laser N
C2630 Cath, EP, cool-tip N
C2631 Rep dev, urinary, w/o sling N
C2633 Brachytx source, Cesium-131 CH B
C2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 CH K 2634 0.4699 $29.93 $5.99
C2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 CH K 2635 0.7389 $47.06 $9.41
C2636 Brachytx linear source,P-103 CH K 2636 0.5824 $37.09 $7.42
C2637 Brachytx, Ytterbium-169 CH B
C8900 MRA w/cont, abd S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
C8901 MRA w/o cont, abd S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
C8902 MRA w/o fol w/cont, abd S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
C8903 MRI w/cont, breast, uni S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
C8904 MRI w/o cont, breast, uni S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
C8905 MRI w/o fol w/cont, brst, un S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
C8906 MRI w/cont, breast, bi S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
C8907 MRI w/o cont, breast, bi S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
C8908 MRI w/o fol w/cont, breast, S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
C8909 MRA w/cont, chest S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
C8910 MRA w/o cont, chest S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
C8911 MRA w/o fol w/cont, chest S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
C8912 MRA w/cont, lwr ext S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
C8913 MRA w/o cont, lwr ext S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
C8914 MRA w/o fol w/cont, lwr ext S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
C8918 MRA w/cont, pelvis S 0284 6.7963 $432.88 $148.40 $86.58
C8919 MRA w/o cont, pelvis S 0336 5.7101 $363.69 $139.50 $72.74
C8920 MRA w/o fol w/cont, pelvis S 0337 8.6689 $552.15 $199.50 $110.43
C8957 Prolonged IV inf, req pump S 0441 2.4378 $155.27 $31.05
C9003 Palivizumab, per 50 mg K 9003 $677.97 $135.59
C9113 Inj pantoprazole sodium, via N
C9121 Injection, argatroban K 9121 $17.87 $3.57
C9232 Injection, idursulfase G 9232 $455.03 $91.01
C9233 Injection, ranibizumab G 9233 $2,030.92 $406.18
C9234 Inj, alglucosidase alfa K 9234 $126.00 $25.20
C9235 Injection, panitumumab G 9235 $84.80 $16.96
C9350 Porous collagen tube per cm G 9350 $485.91 $97.18
C9351 Acellular derm tissue percm2 G 9351 $41.59 $8.32
C9399 Unclassified drugs or biolog A
C9716 Radiofrequency energy to anu T 0150 30.5544 $1,946.10 $437.10 $389.22
C9723 Dyn IR Perf Img S 1502 $75.00 $15.00
C9724 EPS gast cardia plic T 0422 24.648 $1,569.91 $445.06 $313.98
C9725 Place endorectal app S 1507 $550.00 $110.00
C9726 Rxt breast appl place/remov S 1508 $650.00 $130.00
C9727 Insert palate implants S 1510 $850.00 $170.00
D0120 Periodic oral evaluation E
D0140 Limit oral eval problm focus E
D0145 Oral evaluation, pt 3yrs E
D0150 Comprehensve oral evaluation S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0160 Extensv oral eval prob focus E
D0170 Re-eval,est pt,problem focus E
D0180 Comp periodontal evaluation E
D0210 Intraor complete film series E
D0220 Intraoral periapical first f E
D0230 Intraoral periapical ea add E
D0240 Intraoral occlusal film S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0250 Extraoral first film S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0260 Extraoral ea additional film S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0270 Dental bitewing single film S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0272 Dental bitewings two films S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0273 Bitewings - three films E
D0274 Dental bitewings four films S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0277 Vert bitewings-sev to eight S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0290 Dental film skull/facial bon E
D0310 Dental saliography E
D0320 Dental tmj arthrogram incl i E
D0321 Dental other tmj films E
D0322 Dental tomographic survey E
D0330 Dental panoramic film E
D0340 Dental cephalometric film E
D0350 Oral/facial photo images E
D0360 Cone beam ct E
D0362 Cone beam, two dimensional E
D0363 Cone beam, three dimensional E
D0415 Collection of microorganisms E
D0416 Viral culture B
D0421 Gen tst suscept oral disease B
D0425 Caries susceptibility test E
D0431 Diag tst detect mucos abnorm B
D0460 Pulp vitality test S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D0470 Diagnostic casts E
D0472 Gross exam, prep report B
D0473 Micro exam, prep report B
D0474 Micro w exam of surg margins B
D0475 Decalcification procedure B
D0476 Spec stains for microorganis B
D0477 Spec stains not for microorg B
D0478 Immunohistochemical stains B
D0479 Tissue in-situ hybridization B
D0480 Cytopath smear prep report B
D0481 Electron microscopy diagnost B
D0482 Direct immunofluorescence B
D0483 Indirect immunofluorescence B
D0484 Consult slides prep elsewher B
D0485 Consult inc prep of slides B
D0486 Accession of brush biopsy E
D0502 Other oral pathology procedu B
D0999 Unspecified diagnostic proce B
D1110 Dental prophylaxis adult E
D1120 Dental prophylaxis child E
D1203 Topical fluor w/o prophy chi E
D1204 Topical fluor w/o prophy adu E
D1206 Topical fluoride varnish E
D1310 Nutri counsel-control caries E
D1320 Tobacco counseling E
D1330 Oral hygiene instruction E
D1351 Dental sealant per tooth E
D1510 Space maintainer fxd unilat S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D1515 Fixed bilat space maintainer S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D1520 Remove unilat space maintain S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D1525 Remove bilat space maintain S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D1550 Recement space maintainer S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D1555 Remove fix space maintainer E
D2140 Amalgam one surface permanen E
D2150 Amalgam two surfaces permane E
D2160 Amalgam three surfaces perma E
D2161 Amalgam 4 or surfaces perm E
D2330 Resin one surface-anterior E
D2331 Resin two surfaces-anterior E
D2332 Resin three surfaces-anterio E
D2335 Resin 4/ surf or w incis an E
D2390 Ant resin-based cmpst crown E
D2391 Post 1 srfc resinbased cmpst E
D2392 Post 2 srfc resinbased cmpst E
D2393 Post 3 srfc resinbased cmpst E
D2394 Post ?4srfc resinbase cmpst E
D2410 Dental gold foil one surface E
D2420 Dental gold foil two surface E
D2430 Dental gold foil three surfa E
D2510 Dental inlay metalic 1 surf E
D2520 Dental inlay metallic 2 surf E
D2530 Dental inlay metl 3/more sur E
D2542 Dental onlay metallic 2 surf E
D2543 Dental onlay metallic 3 surf E
D2544 Dental onlay metl 4/more sur E
D2610 Inlay porcelain/ceramic 1 su E
D2620 Inlay porcelain/ceramic 2 su E
D2630 Dental onlay porc 3/more sur E
D2642 Dental onlay porcelin 2 surf E
D2643 Dental onlay porcelin 3 surf E
D2644 Dental onlay porc 4/more sur E
D2650 Inlay composite/resin one su E
D2651 Inlay composite/resin two su E
D2652 Dental inlay resin 3/mre sur E
D2662 Dental onlay resin 2 surface E
D2663 Dental onlay resin 3 surface E
D2664 Dental onlay resin 4/mre sur E
D2710 Crown resin-based indirect E
D2712 Crown 3/4 resin-based compos E
D2720 Crown resin w/ high noble me E
D2721 Crown resin w/ base metal E
D2722 Crown resin w/ noble metal E
D2740 Crown porcelain/ceramic subs E
D2750 Crown porcelain w/ h noble m E
D2751 Crown porcelain fused base m E
D2752 Crown porcelain w/ noble met E
D2780 Crown 3/4 cast hi noble met E
D2781 Crown 3/4 cast base metal E
D2782 Crown 3/4 cast noble metal E
D2783 Crown 3/4 porcelain/ceramic E
D2790 Crown full cast high noble m E
D2791 Crown full cast base metal E
D2792 Crown full cast noble metal E
D2794 Crown-titanium E
D2799 Provisional crown E
D2910 Recement inlay onlay or part E
D2915 Recement cast or prefab post E
D2920 Dental recement crown E
D2930 Prefab stnlss steel crwn pri E
D2931 Prefab stnlss steel crown pe E
D2932 Prefabricated resin crown E
D2933 Prefab stainless steel crown E
D2934 Prefab steel crown primary E
D2940 Dental sedative filling E
D2950 Core build-up incl any pins E
D2951 Tooth pin retention E
D2952 Post and core cast + crown E
D2953 Each addtnl cast post E
D2954 Prefab post/core + crown E
D2955 Post removal E
D2957 Each addtnl prefab post E
D2960 Laminate labial veneer E
D2961 Lab labial veneer resin E
D2962 Lab labial veneer porcelain E
D2971 Add proc construct new crown E
D2975 Coping E
D2980 Crown repair E
D2999 Dental unspec restorative pr S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D3110 Pulp cap direct E
D3120 Pulp cap indirect E
D3220 Therapeutic pulpotomy E
D3221 Gross pulpal debridement E
D3230 Pulpal therapy anterior prim E
D3240 Pulpal therapy posterior pri E
D3310 Anterior E
D3320 Root canal therapy 2 canals E
D3330 Root canal therapy 3 canals E
D3331 Non-surg tx root canal obs E
D3332 Incomplete endodontic tx E
D3333 Internal root repair E
D3346 Retreat root canal anterior E
D3347 Retreat root canal bicuspid E
D3348 Retreat root canal molar E
D3351 Apexification/recalc initial E
D3352 Apexification/recalc interim E
D3353 Apexification/recalc final E
D3410 Apicoect/perirad surg anter E
D3421 Root surgery bicuspid E
D3425 Root surgery molar E
D3426 Root surgery ea add root E
D3430 Retrograde filling E
D3450 Root amputation E
D3460 Endodontic endosseous implan S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D3470 Intentional replantation E
D3910 Isolation- tooth w rubb dam E
D3920 Tooth splitting E
D3950 Canal prep/fitting of dowel E
D3999 Endodontic procedure S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4210 Gingivectomy/plasty per quad E
D4211 Gingivectomy/plasty per toot E
D4230 Ana crown exp 4 or per quad E
D4231 Ana crown exp 1-3 per quad E
D4240 Gingival flap proc w/ planin E
D4241 Gngvl flap w rootplan 1-3 th E
D4245 Apically positioned flap E
D4249 Crown lengthen hard tissue E
D4260 Osseous surgery per quadrant S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4261 Osseous surgl-3teethperquad E
D4263 Bone replce graft first site S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4264 Bone replce graft each add S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4265 Bio mtrls to aid soft/os reg E
D4266 Guided tiss regen resorble E
D4267 Guided tiss regen nonresorb E
D4268 Surgical revision procedure S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4270 Pedicle soft tissue graft pr S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4271 Free soft tissue graft proc S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4273 Subepithelial tissue graft S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4274 Distal/proximal wedge proc E
D4275 Soft tissue allograft E
D4276 Con tissue w dble ped graft E
D4320 Provision splnt intracoronal E
D4321 Provisional splint extracoro E
D4341 Periodontal scaling root E
D4342 Periodontal scaling 1-3teeth E
D4355 Full mouth debridement S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4381 Localized delivery antimicro S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D4910 Periodontal maint procedures E
D4920 Unscheduled dressing change E
D4999 Unspecified periodontal proc E
D5110 Dentures complete maxillary E
D5120 Dentures complete mandible E
D5130 Dentures immediat maxillary E
D5140 Dentures immediat mandible E
D5211 Dentures maxill part resin E
D5212 Dentures mand part resin E
D5213 Dentures maxill part metal E
D5214 Dentures mandibl part metal E
D5225 Maxillary part denture flex E
D5226 Mandibular part denture flex E
D5281 Removable partial denture E
D5410 Dentures adjust cmplt maxil E
D5411 Dentures adjust cmplt mand E
D5421 Dentures adjust part maxill E
D5422 Dentures adjust part mandbl E
D5510 Dentur repr broken compl bas E
D5520 Replace denture teeth complt E
D5610 Dentures repair resin base E
D5620 Rep part denture cast frame E
D5630 Rep partial denture clasp E
D5640 Replace part denture teeth E
D5650 Add tooth to partial denture E
D5660 Add clasp to partial denture E
D5670 Replc tthacrlc on mtl frmwk E
D5671 Replc tthacrlc mandibular E
D5710 Dentures rebase cmplt maxil E
D5711 Dentures rebase cmplt mand E
D5720 Dentures rebase part maxill E
D5721 Dentures rebase part mandbl E
D5730 Denture reln cmplt maxil ch E
D5731 Denture reln cmplt mand chr E
D5740 Denture reln part maxil chr E
D5741 Denture reln part mand chr E
D5750 Denture reln cmplt max lab E
D5751 Denture reln cmplt mand lab E
D5760 Denture reln part maxil lab E
D5761 Denture reln part mand lab E
D5810 Denture interm cmplt maxill E
D5811 Denture interm cmplt mandbl E
D5820 Denture interm part maxill E
D5821 Denture interm part mandbl E
D5850 Denture tiss conditn maxill E
D5851 Denture tiss condtin mandbl E
D5860 Overdenture complete E
D5861 Overdenture partial E
D5862 Precision attachment E
D5867 Replacement of precision att E
D5875 Prosthesis modification E
D5899 Removable prosthodontic proc E
D5911 Facial moulage sectional S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D5912 Facial moulage complete S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D5913 Nasal prosthesis E
D5914 Auricular prosthesis E
D5915 Orbital prosthesis E
D5916 Ocular prosthesis E
D5919 Facial prosthesis E
D5922 Nasal septal prosthesis E
D5923 Ocular prosthesis interim E
D5924 Cranial prosthesis E
D5925 Facial augmentation implant E
D5926 Replacement nasal prosthesis E
D5927 Auricular replacement E
D5928 Orbital replacement E
D5929 Facial replacement E
D5931 Surgical obturator E
D5932 Postsurgical obturator E
D5933 Refitting of obturator E
D5934 Mandibular flange prosthesis E
D5935 Mandibular denture prosth E
D5936 Temp obturator prosthesis E
D5937 Trismus appliance E
D5951 Feeding aid E
D5952 Pediatric speech aid E
D5953 Adult speech aid E
D5954 Superimposed prosthesis E
D5955 Palatal lift prosthesis E
D5958 Intraoral con def inter plt E
D5959 Intraoral con def mod palat E
D5960 Modify speech aid prosthesis E
D5982 Surgical stent E
D5983 Radiation applicator S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D5984 Radiation shield S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D5985 Radiation cone locator S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D5986 Fluoride applicator E
D5987 Commissure splint S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D5988 Surgical splint E
D5999 Maxillofacial prosthesis E
D6010 Odontics endosteal implant E
D6012 Endosteal implant E
D6040 Odontics eposteal implant E
D6050 Odontics transosteal implnt E
D6053 Implnt/abtmnt spprt remv dnt E
D6054 Implnt/abtmnt spprt remvprtl E
D6055 Implant connecting bar E
D6056 Prefabricated abutment E
D6057 Custom abutment E
D6058 Abutment supported crown E
D6059 Abutment supported mtl crown E
D6060 Abutment supported mtl crown E
D6061 Abutment supported mtl crown E
D6062 Abutment supported mtl crown E
D6063 Abutment supported mtl crown E
D6064 Abutment supported mtl crown E
D6065 Implant supported crown E
D6066 Implant supported mtl crown E
D6067 Implant supported mtl crown E
D6068 Abutment supported retainer E
D6069 Abutment supported retainer E
D6070 Abutment supported retainer E
D6071 Abutment supported retainer E
D6072 Abutment supported retainer E
D6073 Abutment supported retainer E
D6074 Abutment supported retainer E
D6075 Implant supported retainer E
D6076 Implant supported retainer E
D6077 Implant supported retainer E
D6078 Implnt/abut suprtd fixd dent E
D6079 Implnt/abut suprtd fixd dent E
D6080 Implant maintenance E
D6090 Repair implant E
D6091 Repl semi/precision attach E
D6092 Recement supp crown E
D6093 Recement supp part denture E
D6094 Abut support crown titanium E
D6095 Odontics repr abutment E
D6100 Removal of implant E
D6190 Radio/surgical implant index E
D6194 Abut support retainer titani E
D6199 Implant procedure E
D6205 Pontic-indirect resin based E
D6210 Prosthodont high noble metal E
D6211 Bridge base metal cast E
D6212 Bridge noble metal cast E
D6214 Pontic titanium E
D6240 Bridge porcelain high noble E
D6241 Bridge porcelain base metal E
D6242 Bridge porcelain nobel metal E
D6245 Bridge porcelain/ceramic E
D6250 Bridge resin w/high noble E
D6251 Bridge resin base metal E
D6252 Bridge resin w/noble metal E
D6253 Provisional pontic E
D6545 Dental retainr cast metl E
D6548 Porcelain/ceramic retainer E
D6600 Porcelain/ceramic inlay 2srf E
D6601 Porc/ceram inlay ? 3 surfac E
D6602 Cst hgh nble mtl inlay 2 srf E
D6603 Cst hgh nble mtl inlay ?3sr E
D6604 Cst bse mtl inlay 2 surfaces E
D6605 Cst bse mtl inlay ? 3 surfa E
D6606 Cast noble metal inlay 2 sur E
D6607 Cst noble mtl inlay ?3 surf E
D6608 Onlay porc/crmc 2 surfaces E
D6609 Onlay porc/crmc ?3 surfaces E
D6610 Onlay cst hgh nbl mtl 2 srfc E
D6611 Onlay cst hgh nbl mtl ?3srf E
D6612 Onlay cst base mtl 2 surface E
D6613 Onlay cst base mtl ?3 surfa E
D6614 Onlay cst nbl mtl 2 surfaces E
D6615 Onlay cst nbl mtl ?3 surfac E
D6624 Inlay titanium E
D6634 Onlay titanium E
D6710 Crown-indirect resin based E
D6720 Retain crown resin w hi nble E
D6721 Crown resin w/base metal E
D6722 Crown resin w/noble metal E
D6740 Crown porcelain/ceramic E
D6750 Crown porcelain high noble E
D6751 Crown porcelain base metal E
D6752 Crown porcelain noble metal E
D6780 Crown 3/4 high noble metal E
D6781 Crown 3/4 cast based metal E
D6782 Crown 3/4 cast noble metal E
D6783 Crown 3/4 porcelain/ceramic E
D6790 Crown full high noble metal E
D6791 Crown full base metal cast E
D6792 Crown full noble metal cast E
D6793 Provisional retainer crown E
D6794 Crown titanium E
D6920 Dental connector bar S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D6930 Dental recement bridge E
D6940 Stress breaker E
D6950 Precision attachment E
D6970 Post core plus retainer E
D6972 Prefab post core plus reta E
D6973 Core build up for retainer E
D6975 Coping metal E
D6976 Each addtnl cast post E
D6977 Each addtl prefab post E
D6980 Bridge repair E
D6985 Pediatric partial denture fx E
D6999 Fixed prosthodontic proc E
D7111 Extraction coronal remnants S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7140 Extraction erupted tooth/exr S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7210 Rem imp tooth w mucoper flp S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7220 Impact tooth remov soft tiss S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7230 Impact tooth remov part bony S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7240 Impact tooth remov comp bony S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7241 Impact tooth rem bony w/comp S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7250 Tooth root removal S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7260 Oral antral fistula closure S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7261 Primary closure sinus perf S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7270 Tooth reimplantation E
D7272 Tooth transplantation E
D7280 Exposure impact tooth orthod E
D7282 Mobilize erupted/malpos toot E
D7283 Place device impacted tooth B
D7285 Biopsy of oral tissue hard E
D7286 Biopsy of oral tissue soft E
D7287 Exfoliative cytolog collect E
D7288 Brush biopsy B
D7290 Repositioning of teeth E
D7291 Transseptal fiberotomy S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7292 Screw retained plate E
D7293 Temp anchorage dev w flap E
D7294 Temp anchorage dev w/o flap E
D7310 Alveoplasty w/ extraction E
D7311 Alveoloplasty w/extract 1-3 E
D7320 Alveoplasty w/o extraction E
D7321 Alveoloplasty not w/extracts B
D7340 Vestibuloplasty ridge extens E
D7350 Vestibuloplasty exten graft E
D7410 Rad exc lesion up to 1.25 cm E
D7411 Excision benign lesion1.25c E
D7412 Excision benign lesion compl E
D7413 Excision malig lesion?1.25c E
D7414 Excision malig lesion1.25cm E
D7415 Excision malig les complicat E
D7440 Malig tumor exc to 1.25 cm E
D7441 Malig tumor 1.25 cm E
D7450 Rem odontogen cyst to 1.25cm E
D7451 Rem odontogen cyst 1.25 cm E
D7460 Rem nonodonto cyst to 1.25cm E
D7461 Rem nonodonto cyst 1.25 cm E
D7465 Lesion destruction E
D7471 Rem exostosis any site E
D7472 Removal of torus palatinus E
D7473 Remove torus mandibularis E
D7485 Surg reduct osseoustuberosit E
D7490 Maxilla or mandible resectio E
D7510 Id absc intraoral soft tiss E
D7511 Incision/drain abscess intra B
D7520 Id abscess extraoral E
D7521 Incision/drain abscess extra B
D7530 Removal fb skin/areolar tiss E
D7540 Removal of fb reaction E
D7550 Removal of sloughed off bone E
D7560 Maxillary sinusotomy E
D7610 Maxilla open reduct simple E
D7620 Clsd reduct simpl maxilla fx E
D7630 Open red simpl mandible fx E
D7640 Clsd red simpl mandible fx E
D7650 Open red simp malar/zygom fx E
D7660 Clsd red simp malar/zygom fx E
D7670 Closd rductn splint alveolus E
D7671 Alveolus open reduction E
D7680 Reduct simple facial bone fx E
D7710 Maxilla open reduct compound E
D7720 Clsd reduct compd maxilla fx E
D7730 Open reduct compd mandble fx E
D7740 Clsd reduct compd mandble fx E
D7750 Open red comp malar/zygma fx E
D7760 Clsd red comp malar/zygma fx E
D7770 Open reduc compd alveolus fx E
D7771 Alveolus clsd reduc stblz te E
D7780 Reduct compnd facial bone fx E
D7810 Tmj open reduct-dislocation E
D7820 Closed tmp manipulation E
D7830 Tmj manipulation under anest E
D7840 Removal of tmj condyle E
D7850 Tmj meniscectomy E
D7852 Tmj repair of joint disc E
D7854 Tmj excisn of joint membrane E
D7856 Tmj cutting of a muscle E
D7858 Tmj reconstruction E
D7860 Tmj cutting into joint E
D7865 Tmj reshaping components E
D7870 Tmj aspiration joint fluid E
D7871 Lysis + lavage w catheters E
D7872 Tmj diagnostic arthroscopy E
D7873 Tmj arthroscopy lysis adhesn E
D7874 Tmj arthroscopy disc reposit E
D7875 Tmj arthroscopy synovectomy E
D7876 Tmj arthroscopy discectomy E
D7877 Tmj arthroscopy debridement E
D7880 Occlusal orthotic appliance E
D7899 Tmj unspecified therapy E
D7910 Dent sutur recent wnd to 5cm E
D7911 Dental suture wound to 5 cm E
D7912 Suture complicate wnd 5 cm E
D7920 Dental skin graft E
D7940 Reshaping bone orthognathic S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D7941 Bone cutting ramus closed E
D7943 Cutting ramus open w/graft E
D7944 Bone cutting segmented E
D7945 Bone cutting body mandible E
D7946 Reconstruction maxilla total E
D7947 Reconstruct maxilla segment E
D7948 Reconstruct midface no graft E
D7949 Reconstruct midface w/graft E
D7950 Mandible graft E
D7951 Sinus aug w bone/bone sup E
D7953 Bone replacement graft E
D7955 Repair maxillofacial defects E
D7960 Frenulectomy/frenulotomy E
D7963 Frenuloplasty E
D7970 Excision hyperplastic tissue E
D7971 Excision pericoronal gingiva E
D7972 Surg redct fibrous tuberosit E
D7980 Sialolithotomy E
D7981 Excision of salivary gland E
D7982 Sialodochoplasty E
D7983 Closure of salivary fistula E
D7990 Emergency tracheotomy E
D7991 Dental coronoidectomy E
D7995 Synthetic graft facial bones E
D7996 Implant mandible for augment E
D7997 Appliance removal E
D7998 Intraoral place of fix dev E
D7999 Oral surgery procedure E
D8010 Limited dental tx primary E
D8020 Limited dental tx transition E
D8030 Limited dental tx adolescent E
D8040 Limited dental tx adult E
D8050 Intercep dental tx primary E
D8060 Intercep dental tx transitn E
D8070 Compre dental tx transition E
D8080 Compre dental tx adolescent E
D8090 Compre dental tx adult E
D8210 Orthodontic rem appliance tx E
D8220 Fixed appliance therapy habt E
D8660 Preorthodontic tx visit E
D8670 Periodic orthodontc tx visit E
D8680 Orthodontic retention E
D8690 Orthodontic treatment E
D8691 Repair ortho appliance E
D8692 Replacement retainer E
D8693 Rebond/cement/repair retain E
D8999 Orthodontic procedure E
D9110 Tx dental pain minor proc N
D9120 Fix partial denture section E
D9210 Dent anesthesia w/o surgery E
D9211 Regional block anesthesia E
D9212 Trigeminal block anesthesia E
D9215 Local anesthesia E
D9220 General anesthesia E
D9221 General anesthesia ea ad 15m E
D9230 Analgesia N
D9241 Intravenous sedation E
D9242 IV sedation ea ad 30 m E
D9248 Sedation (non-iv) N
D9310 Dental consultation E
D9410 Dental house call E
D9420 Hospital call E
D9430 Office visit during hours E
D9440 Office visit after hours E
D9450 Case presentation tx plan E
D9610 Dent therapeutic drug inject E
D9612 Thera par drugs 2 or admin E
D9630 Other drugs/medicaments S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D9910 Dent appl desensitizing med E
D9911 Appl desensitizing resin E
D9920 Behavior management E
D9930 Treatment of complications S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D9940 Dental occlusal guard S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D9941 Fabrication athletic guard E
D9942 Repair/reline occlusal guard E
D9950 Occlusion analysis S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D9951 Limited occlusal adjustment S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D9952 Complete occlusal adjustment S 0330 9.278 $590.94 $118.19
D9970 Enamel microabrasion E
D9971 Odontoplasty 1-2 teeth E
D9972 Extrnl bleaching per arch E
D9973 Extrnl bleaching per tooth E
D9974 Intrnl bleaching per tooth E
D9999 Adjunctive procedure E
E0100 Cane adjust/fixed with tip Y
E0105 Cane adjust/fixed quad/3 pro Y
E0110 Crutch forearm pair Y
E0111 Crutch forearm each Y
E0112 Crutch underarm pair wood Y
E0113 Crutch underarm each wood Y
E0114 Crutch underarm pair no wood Y
E0116 Crutch underarm each no wood Y
E0117 Underarm springassist crutch Y
E0118 Crutch substitute E
E0130 Walker rigid adjust/fixed ht Y
E0135 Walker folding adjust/fixed Y
E0140 Walker w trunk support Y
E0141 Rigid wheeled walker adj/fix Y
E0143 Walker folding wheeled w/o s Y
E0144 Enclosed walker w rear seat Y
E0147 Walker variable wheel resist Y
E0148 Heavyduty walker no wheels Y
E0149 Heavy duty wheeled walker Y
E0153 Forearm crutch platform atta Y
E0154 Walker platform attachment Y
E0155 Walker wheel attachment,pair Y
E0156 Walker seat attachment Y
E0157 Walker crutch attachment Y
E0158 Walker leg extenders set of4 Y
E0159 Brake for wheeled walker Y
E0160 Sitz type bath or equipment Y
E0161 Sitz bath/equipment w/faucet Y
E0162 Sitz bath chair Y
E0163 Commode chair with fixed arm Y
E0165 Commode chair with detacharm Y
E0167 Commode chair pail or pan Y
E0168 Heavyduty/wide commode chair Y
E0170 Commode chair electric Y
E0171 Commode chair non-electric Y
E0172 Seat lift mechanism toilet E
E0175 Commode chair foot rest Y
E0181 Press pad alternating w/ pum Y
E0182 Replace pump, alt press pad Y
E0184 Dry pressure mattress Y
E0185 Gel pressure mattress pad Y
E0186 Air pressure mattress Y
E0187 Water pressure mattress Y
E0188 Synthetic sheepskin pad Y
E0189 Lambswool sheepskin pad Y
E0190 Positioning cushion E
E0191 Protector heel or elbow Y
E0193 Powered air flotation bed Y
E0194 Air fluidized bed Y
E0196 Gel pressure mattress Y
E0197 Air pressure pad for mattres Y
E0198 Water pressure pad for mattr Y
E0199 Dry pressure pad for mattres Y
E0200 Heat lamp without stand Y
E0202 Phototherapy light w/ photom Y
E0203 Therapeutic lightbox tabletp A
E0205 Heat lamp with stand Y
E0210 Electric heat pad standard Y
E0215 Electric heat pad moist Y
E0217 Water circ heat pad w pump Y
E0218 Water circ cold pad w pump Y
E0220 Hot water bottle Y
E0221 Infrared heating pad system Y
E0225 Hydrocollator unit Y
E0230 Ice cap or collar Y
E0231 Wound warming device E
E0232 Warming card for NWT E
E0235 Paraffin bath unit portable Y
E0236 Pump for water circulating p Y
E0238 Heat pad non-electric moist Y
E0239 Hydrocollator unit portable Y
E0240 Bath/shower chair E
E0241 Bath tub wall rail E
E0242 Bath tub rail floor E
E0243 Toilet rail E
E0244 Toilet seat raised E
E0245 Tub stool or bench E
E0246 Transfer tub rail attachment E
E0247 Trans bench w/wo comm open E
E0248 HDtrans bench w/wo comm open E
E0249 Pad water circulating heat u Y
E0250 Hosp bed fixed ht w/ mattres E
E0251 Hosp bed fixd ht w/o mattres E
E0255 Hospital bed var ht w/ mattr E
E0256 Hospital bed var ht w/o matt E
E0260 Hosp bed semi-electr w/ matt E
E0261 Hosp bed semi-electr w/o mat E
E0265 Hosp bed total electr w/ mat E
E0266 Hosp bed total elec w/o matt E
E0270 Hospital bed institutional t E
E0271 Mattress innerspring E
E0272 Mattress foam rubber E
E0273 Bed board E
E0274 Over-bed table E
E0275 Bed pan standard Y
E0276 Bed pan fracture Y
E0277 Powered pres-redu air mattrs Y
E0280 Bed cradle Y
E0290 Hosp bed fx ht w/o rails w/m E
E0291 Hosp bed fx ht w/o rail w/o Y
E0292 Hosp bed var ht w/o rail w/o E
E0293 Hosp bed var ht w/o rail w/ Y
E0294 Hosp bed semi-elect w/ mattr E
E0295 Hosp bed semi-elect w/o matt Y
E0296 Hosp bed total elect w/ matt E
E0297 Hosp bed total elect w/o mat Y
E0300 Enclosed ped crib hosp grade Y
E0301 HD hosp bed, 350-600 lbs Y
E0302 Ex hd hosp bed 600 lbs Y
E0303 Hosp bed hvy dty xtra wide E
E0304 Hosp bed xtra hvy dty x wide E
E0305 Rails bed side half length E
E0310 Rails bed side full length E
E0315 Bed accessory brd/tbl/supprt E
E0316 Bed safety enclosure Y
E0325 Urinal male jug-type Y
E0326 Urinal female jug-type Y
E0350 Control unit bowel system E
E0352 Disposable pack w/bowel syst E
E0370 Air elevator for heel E
E0371 Nonpower mattress overlay Y
E0372 Powered air mattress overlay Y
E0373 Nonpowered pressure mattress Y
E0424 Stationary compressed gas 02 Y
E0425 Gas system stationary compre E
E0430 Oxygen system gas portable E
E0431 Portable gaseous 02 Y
E0434 Portable liquid 02 Y
E0435 Oxygen system liquid portabl E
E0439 Stationary liquid 02 Y
E0440 Oxygen system liquid station E
E0441 Oxygen contents, gaseous Y
E0442 Oxygen contents, liquid Y
E0443 Portable 02 contents, gas Y
E0444 Portable 02 contents, liquid Y
E0445 Oximeter non-invasive A
E0450 Vol control vent invasiv int Y
E0455 Oxygen tent excl croup/ped t Y
E0457 Chest shell Y
E0459 Chest wrap Y
E0460 Neg press vent portabl/statn Y
E0461 Vol control vent noninv int Y
E0462 Rocking bed w/ or w/o side r Y
E0463 Press supp vent invasive int Y
E0464 Press supp vent noninv int Y
E0470 RAD w/o backup non-inv intfc Y
E0471 RAD w/backup non inv intrfc Y
E0472 RAD w backup invasive intrfc Y
E0480 Percussor elect/pneum home m Y
E0481 Intrpulmnry percuss vent sys E
E0482 Cough stimulating device Y
E0483 Chest compression gen system Y
E0484 Non-elec oscillatory pep dvc Y
E0485 Oral device/appliance prefab Y
E0486 Oral device/appliance cusfab Y
E0500 Ippb all types Y
E0550 Humidif extens supple w ippb Y
E0555 Humidifier for use w/ regula Y
E0560 Humidifier supplemental w/ i Y
E0561 Humidifier nonheated w PAP Y
E0562 Humidifier heated used w PAP Y
E0565 Compressor air power source Y
E0570 Nebulizer with compression Y
E0571 Aerosol compressor for svneb Y
E0572 Aerosol compressor adjust pr Y
E0574 Ultrasonic generator w svneb Y
E0575 Nebulizer ultrasonic Y
E0580 Nebulizer for use w/ regulat Y
E0585 Nebulizer w/ compressor he Y
E0600 Suction pump portab hom modl Y
E0601 Cont airway pressure device Y
E0602 Manual breast pump Y
E0603 Electric breast pump A
E0604 Hosp grade elec breast pump A
E0605 Vaporizer room type Y
E0606 Drainage board postural Y
E0607 Blood glucose monitor home Y
E0610 Pacemaker monitr audible/vis Y
E0615 Pacemaker monitr digital/vis Y
E0616 Cardiac event recorder N
E0617 Automatic ext defibrillator Y
E0618 Apnea monitor A
E0619 Apnea monitor w recorder A
E0620 Cap bld skin piercing laser Y
E0621 Patient lift sling or seat Y
E0625 Patient lift bathroom or toi E
E0627 Seat lift incorp lift-chair Y
E0628 Seat lift for pt furn-electr Y
E0629 Seat lift for pt furn-non-el Y
E0630 Patient lift hydraulic Y
E0635 Patient lift electric Y
E0636 PT support positioning sys Y
E0637 Combination sit to stand sys E
E0638 Standing frame sys E
E0639 Moveable patient lift system E
E0640 Fixed patient lift system E
E0641 Multi-position stnd fram sys E
E0642 Dynamic standing frame E
E0650 Pneuma compresor non-segment Y
E0651 Pneum compressor segmental Y
E0652 Pneum compres w/cal pressure Y
E0655 Pneumatic appliance half arm Y
E0660 Pneumatic appliance full leg Y
E0665 Pneumatic appliance full arm Y
E0666 Pneumatic appliance half leg Y
E0667 Seg pneumatic appl full leg Y
E0668 Seg pneumatic appl full arm Y
E0669 Seg pneumatic appli half leg Y
E0671 Pressure pneum appl full leg Y
E0672 Pressure pneum appl full arm Y
E0673 Pressure pneum appl half leg Y
E0675 Pneumatic compression device Y
E0676 Inter limb compress dev NOS Y
E0691 Uvl pnl 2 sq ft or less Y
E0692 Uvl sys panel 4 ft Y
E0693 Uvl sys panel 6 ft Y
E0694 Uvl md cabinet sys 6 ft Y
E0700 Safety equipment E
E0705 Transfer board or device B
E0710 Restraints any type E
E0720 Tens two lead Y
E0730 Tens four lead Y
E0731 Conductive garment for tens/ Y
E0740 Incontinence treatment systm Y
E0744 Neuromuscular stim for scoli Y
E0745 Neuromuscular stim for shock Y
E0746 Electromyograph biofeedback A
E0747 Elec osteogen stim not spine Y
E0748 Elec osteogen stim spinal Y
E0749 Elec osteogen stim implanted N
E0755 Electronic salivary reflex s E
E0760 Osteogen ultrasound stimltor Y
E0761 Nontherm electromgntc device E
E0762 Trans elec jt stim dev sys B
E0764 Functional neuromuscularstim Y
E0765 Nerve stimulator for tx nv Y
E0769 Electric wound treatment dev B
E0776 Iv pole Y
E0779 Amb infusion pump mechanical Y
E0780 Mech amb infusion pump 8hrs Y
E0781 External ambulatory infus pu Y
E0782 Non-programble infusion pump N
E0783 Programmable infusion pump N
E0784 Ext amb infusn pump insulin Y
E0785 Replacement impl pump cathet N
E0786 Implantable pump replacement N
E0791 Parenteral infusion pump sta Y
E0830 Ambulatory traction device N
E0840 Tract frame attach headboard Y
E0849 Cervical pneum trac equip Y
E0850 Traction stand free standing Y
E0855 Cervical traction equipment Y
E0860 Tract equip cervical tract Y
E0870 Tract frame attach footboard Y
E0880 Trac stand free stand extrem Y
E0890 Traction frame attach pelvic Y
E0900 Trac stand free stand pelvic Y
E0910 Trapeze bar attached to bed Y
E0911 HD trapeze bar attach to bed Y
E0912 HD trapeze bar free standing Y
E0920 Fracture frame attached to b Y
E0930 Fracture frame free standing Y
E0935 Cont pas motion exercise dev Y
E0936 CPM device, other than knee E
E0940 Trapeze bar free standing Y
E0941 Gravity assisted traction de Y
E0942 Cervical head harness/halter Y
E0944 Pelvic belt/harness/boot Y
E0945 Belt/harness extremity Y
E0946 Fracture frame dual w cross Y
E0947 Fracture frame attachmnts pe Y
E0948 Fracture frame attachmnts ce Y
E0950 Tray A
E0951 Loop heel A
E0952 Toe loop/holder, each A
E0955 Cushioned headrest Y
E0956 W/c lateral trunk/hip suppor Y
E0957 W/c medial thigh support Y
E0958 Whlchr att- conv 1 arm drive A
E0959 Amputee adapter B
E0960 W/c shoulder harness/straps Y
E0961 Wheelchair brake extension B
E0966 Wheelchair head rest extensi B
E0967 Manual wc hand rim w project Y
E0968 Wheelchair commode seat Y
E0969 Wheelchair narrowing device Y
E0970 Wheelchair no. 2 footplates B
E0971 Wheelchair anti-tipping devi B
E0973 W/Ch access det adj armrest B
E0974 W/Ch access anti-rollback B
E0978 W/C acc,saf belt pelv strap B
E0980 Wheelchair safety vest Y
E0981 Seat upholstery, replacement Y
E0982 Back upholstery, replacement Y
E0983 Add pwr joystick Y
E0984 Add pwr tiller Y
E0985 W/c seat lift mechanism Y
E0986 Man w/c push-rim pow assist Y
E0990 Wheelchair elevating leg res B
E0992 Wheelchair solid seat insert B
E0994 Wheelchair arm rest Y
E0995 Wheelchair calf rest B
E1002 Pwr seat tilt Y
E1003 Pwr seat recline Y
E1004 Pwr seat recline mech Y
E1005 Pwr seat recline pwr Y
E1006 Pwr seat combo w/o shear Y
E1007 Pwr seat combo w/shear Y
E1008 Pwr seat combo pwr shear Y
E1009 Add mech leg elevation Y
E1010 Add pwr leg elevation Y
E1011 Ped wc modify width adjustm Y
E1014 Reclining back add ped w/c Y
E1015 Shock absorber for man w/c Y
E1016 Shock absorber for power w/c Y
E1017 HD shck absrbr for hd man wc Y
E1018 HD shck absrber for hd powwc Y
E1020 Residual limb support system Y
E1028 W/c manual swingaway Y
E1029 W/c vent tray fixed Y
E1030 W/c vent tray gimbaled Y
E1031 Rollabout chair with casters Y
E1035 Patient transfer system Y
E1037 Transport chair, ped size Y
E1038 Transport chair pt wt?300lb Y
E1039 Transport chair pt wt 300lb Y
E1050 Whelchr fxd full length arms A
E1060 Wheelchair detachable arms A
E1070 Wheelchair detachable foot r A
E1083 Hemi-wheelchair fixed arms A
E1084 Hemi-wheelchair detachable a A
E1085 Hemi-wheelchair fixed arms A
E1086 Hemi-wheelchair detachable a A
E1087 Wheelchair lightwt fixed arm A
E1088 Wheelchair lightweight det a A
E1089 Wheelchair lightwt fixed arm A
E1090 Wheelchair lightweight det a A
E1092 Wheelchair wide w/ leg rests A
E1093 Wheelchair wide w/ foot rest A
E1100 Whchr s-recl fxd arm leg res A
E1110 Wheelchair semi-recl detach A
E1130 Whlchr stand fxd arm ft rest A
E1140 Wheelchair standard detach a A
E1150 Wheelchair standard w/ leg r Y
E1160 Wheelchair fixed arms A
E1161 Manual adult wc w tiltinspac A
E1170 Whlchr ampu fxd arm leg rest A
E1171 Wheelchair amputee w/o leg r A
E1172 Wheelchair amputee detach ar A
E1180 Wheelchair amputee w/ foot r A
E1190 Wheelchair amputee w/ leg re A
E1195 Wheelchair amputee heavy dut A
E1200 Wheelchair amputee fixed arm A
E1220 Whlchr special size/constrc A
E1221 Wheelchair spec size w foot A
E1222 Wheelchair spec size w/ leg A
E1223 Wheelchair spec size w foot A
E1224 Wheelchair spec size w/ leg A
E1225 Manual semi-reclining back Y
E1226 Manual fully reclining back B
E1227 Wheelchair spec sz spec ht a Y
E1228 Wheelchair spec sz spec ht b Y
E1229 Pediatric wheelchair NOS Y
E1230 Power operated vehicle Y
E1231 Rigid ped w/c tilt-in-space Y
E1232 Folding ped wc tilt-in-space Y
E1233 Rig ped wc tltnspc w/o seat Y
E1234 Fld ped wc tltnspc w/o seat Y
E1235 Rigid ped wc adjustable Y
E1236 Folding ped wc adjustable Y
E1237 Rgd ped wc adjstabl w/o seat Y
E1238 Fld ped wc adjstabl w/o seat Y
E1239 Ped power wheelchair NOS Y
E1240 Whchr litwt det arm leg rest A
E1250 Wheelchair lightwt fixed arm A
E1260 Wheelchair lightwt foot rest A
E1270 Wheelchair lightweight leg r A
E1280 Whchr h-duty det arm leg res A
E1285 Wheelchair heavy duty fixed A
E1290 Wheelchair hvy duty detach a A
E1295 Wheelchair heavy duty fixed A
E1296 Wheelchair special seat heig Y
E1297 Wheelchair special seat dept Y
E1298 Wheelchair spec seat depth/w Y
E1300 Whirlpool portable E
E1310 Whirlpool non-portable Y
E1340 Repair for DME, per 15 min Y
E1353 Oxygen supplies regulator Y
E1355 Oxygen supplies stand/rack Y
E1372 Oxy suppl heater for nebuliz Y
E1390 Oxygen concentrator Y
E1391 Oxygen concentrator, dual Y
E1392 Portable oxygen concentrator Y
E1399 Durable medical equipment mi Y
E1405 O2/water vapor enrich w/heat Y
E1406 O2/water vapor enrich w/o he Y
E1500 Centrifuge A
E1510 Kidney dialysate delivry sys A
E1520 Heparin infusion pump A
E1530 Replacement air bubble detec A
E1540 Replacement pressure alarm A
E1550 Bath conductivity meter A
E1560 Replace blood leak detector A
E1570 Adjustable chair for esrd pt A
E1575 Transducer protect/fld bar A
E1580 Unipuncture control system A
E1590 Hemodialysis machine A
E1592 Auto interm peritoneal dialy A
E1594 Cycler dialysis machine A
E1600 Deli/install chrg hemo equip A
E1610 Reverse osmosis h2o puri sys A
E1615 Deionizer H2O puri system A
E1620 Replacement blood pump A
E1625 Water softening system A
E1630 Reciprocating peritoneal dia A
E1632 Wearable artificial kidney A
E1634 Peritoneal dialysis clamp B
E1635 Compact travel hemodialyzer A
E1636 Sorbent cartridges per 10 A
E1637 Hemostats for dialysis, each A
E1639 Dialysis scale A
E1699 Dialysis equipment noc A
E1700 Jaw motion rehab system Y
E1701 Repl cushions for jaw motion Y
E1702 Repl measr scales jaw motion Y
E1800 Adjust elbow ext/flex device Y
E1801 SPS elbow device Y
E1802 Adjst forearm pro/sup device Y
E1805 Adjust wrist ext/flex device Y
E1806 SPS wrist device Y
E1810 Adjust knee ext/flex device Y
E1811 SPS knee device Y
E1812 Knee ext/flex w act res ctrl Y
E1815 Adjust ankle ext/flex device Y
E1816 SPS ankle device Y
E1818 SPS forearm device Y
E1820 Soft interface material Y
E1821 Replacement interface SPSD Y
E1825 Adjust finger ext/flex devc Y
E1830 Adjust toe ext/flex device Y
E1840 Adj shoulder ext/flex device Y
E1841 Static str shldr dev rom adj Y
E1902 AAC non-electronic board A
E2000 Gastric suction pump hme mdl Y
E2100 Bld glucose monitor w voice Y
E2101 Bld glucose monitor w lance Y
E2120 Pulse gen sys tx endolymp fl Y
E2201 Man w/ch acc seat w?20?24? Y
E2202 Seat width 24-27 in Y
E2203 Frame depth less than 22 in Y
E2204 Frame depth 22 to 25 in Y
E2205 Manual wc accessory, handrim Y
E2206 Complete wheel lock assembly Y
E2207 Crutch and cane holder Y
E2208 Cylinder tank carrier Y
E2209 Arm trough each Y
E2210 Wheelchair bearings Y
E2211 Pneumatic propulsion tire Y
E2212 Pneumatic prop tire tube Y
E2213 Pneumatic prop tire insert Y
E2214 Pneumatic caster tire each Y
E2215 Pneumatic caster tire tube Y
E2216 Foam filled propulsion tire Y
E2217 Foam filled caster tire each Y
E2218 Foam propulsion tire each Y
E2219 Foam caster tire any size ea Y
E2220 Solid propulsion tire each Y
E2221 Solid caster tire each Y
E2222 Solid caster integrated whl Y
E2223 Valve replacement only each Y
E2224 Propulsion whl excludes tire Y
E2225 Caster wheel excludes tire Y
E2226 Caster fork replacement only Y
E2291 Planar back for ped size wc Y
E2292 Planar seat for ped size wc Y
E2293 Contour back for ped size wc Y
E2294 Contour seat for ped size wc Y
E2300 Pwr seat elevation sys Y
E2301 Pwr standing Y
E2310 Electro connect btw control Y
E2311 Electro connect btw 2 sys Y
E2321 Hand interface joystick Y
E2322 Mult mech switches Y
E2323 Special joystick handle Y
E2324 Chin cup interface Y
E2325 Sip and puff interface Y
E2326 Breath tube kit Y
E2327 Head control interface mech Y
E2328 Head/extremity control inter Y
E2329 Head control nonproportional Y
E2330 Head control proximity switc Y
E2331 Attendant control Y
E2340 W/c wdth 20-23 in seat frame Y
E2341 W/c wdth 24-27 in seat frame Y
E2342 W/c dpth 20-21 in seat frame Y
E2343 W/c dpth 22-25 in seat frame Y
E2351 Electronic SGD interface Y
E2360 22nf nonsealed leadacid Y
E2361 22nf sealed leadacid battery Y
E2362 Gr24 nonsealed leadacid Y
E2363 Gr24 sealed leadacid battery Y
E2364 U1nonsealed leadacid battery Y
E2365 U1 sealed leadacid battery Y
E2366 Battery charger, single mode Y
E2367 Battery charger, dual mode Y
E2368 Power wc motor replacement Y
E2369 Pwr wc gear box replacement Y
E2370 Pwr wc motor/gear box combo Y
E2371 Gr27 sealed leadacid battery Y
E2372 Gr27 non-sealed leadacid Y
E2373 Hand/chin ctrl spec joystick Y
E2374 Hand/chin ctrl std joystick Y
E2375 Non-expandable controller Y
E2376 Expandable controller, repl Y
E2377 Expandable controller, initl Y
E2381 Pneum drive wheel tire Y
E2382 Tube, pneum wheel drive tire Y
E2383 Insert, pneum wheel drive Y
E2384 Pneumatic caster tire Y
E2385 Tube, pneumatic caster tire Y
E2386 Foam filled drive wheel tire Y
E2387 Foam filled caster tire Y
E2388 Foam drive wheel tire Y
E2389 Foam caster tire Y
E2390 Solid drive wheel tire Y
E2391 Solid caster tire Y
E2392 Solid caster tire, integrate Y
E2393 Valve, pneumatic tire tube Y
E2394 Drive wheel excludes tire Y
E2395 Caster wheel excludes tire Y
E2396 Caster fork Y
E2399 Noc interface Y
E2402 Neg press wound therapy pump Y
E2500 SGD digitized pre-rec ?8min Y
E2502 SGD prerec msg 8min ?20min Y
E2504 SGD prerec msg20min ?40min Y
E2506 SGD prerec msg 40 min Y
E2508 SGD spelling phys contact Y
E2510 SGD w multi methods msg/accs Y
E2511 SGD sftwre prgrm for PC/PDA Y
E2512 SGD accessory, mounting sys Y
E2599 SGD accessory noc Y
E2601 Gen w/c cushion wdth 22 in Y
E2602 Gen w/c cushion wdth ?22 in Y
E2603 Skin protect wc cus wd 22in Y
E2604 Skin protect wc cus wd?22in Y
E2605 Position wc cush wdth 22 in Y
E2606 Position wc cush wdth?22 in Y
E2607 Skin pro/pos wc cus wd 22in Y
E2608 Skin pro/pos wc cus wd?22in Y
E2609 Custom fabricate w/c cushion Y
E2610 Powered w/c cushion B
E2611 Gen use back cush wdth 22in Y
E2612 Gen use back cush wdth?22in Y
E2613 Position back cush wd 22in Y
E2614 Position back cush wd?22in Y
E2615 Pos back post/lat wdth 22in Y
E2616 Pos back post/lat wdth?22in Y
E2617 Custom fab w/c back cushion Y
E2618 Wc acc solid seat supp base Y
E2619 Replace cover w/c seat cush Y
E2620 WC planar back cush wd 22in Y
E2621 WC planar back cush wd?22in Y
E8000 Posterior gait trainer E
E8001 Upright gait trainer E
E8002 Anterior gait trainer E
G0008 Admin influenza virus vac S 0350 0.4037 $25.71
G0009 Admin pneumococcal vaccine S 0350 0.4037 $25.71
G0010 Admin hepatitis b vaccine B
G0027 Semen analysis A
G0101 CA screen;pelvic/breast exam V 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
G0102 Prostate ca screening; dre N
G0103 PSA screening A
G0104 CA screen;flexi sigmoidscope S 0159 4.7799 $304.45 $76.11
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind T 0158 8.0134 $510.40 $127.60
G0106 Colon CA screen;barium enema S 0157 2.2613 $144.03 $28.81
G0108 Diab manage trn per indiv A
G0109 Diab manage trn ind/group A
G0117 Glaucoma scrn hgh risk direc S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
G0118 Glaucoma scrn hgh risk direc S 0230 0.7379 $47.00 $9.40
G0120 Colon ca scrn; barium enema S 0157 2.2613 $144.03 $28.81
G0121 Colon ca scrn not hi rsk ind T 0158 8.0134 $510.40 $127.60
G0122 Colon ca scrn; barium enema E
G0123 Screen cerv/vag thin layer A
G0124 Screen c/v thin layer by MD B
G0127 Trim nail(s) CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
G0128 CORF skilled nursing service B
G0129 Partial hosp prog service P 0033
G0130 Single energy x-ray study X 0260 0.7259 $46.23 $9.25
G0141 Scr c/v cyto,autosys and md B
G0143 Scr c/v cyto,thinlayer,rescr A
G0144 Scr c/v cyto,thinlayer,rescr A
G0145 Scr c/v cyto,thinlayer,rescr A
G0147 Scr c/v cyto, automated sys A
G0148 Scr c/v cyto, autosys, rescr A
G0151 HHCP-serv of pt,ea 15 min B
G0152 HHCP-serv of ot,ea 15 min B
G0153 HHCP-svs of s/l path,ea 15mn B
G0154 HHCP-svs of rn,ea 15 min B
G0155 HHCP-svs of csw,ea 15 min B
G0156 HHCP-svs of aide,ea 15 min B
G0166 Extrnl counterpulse, per tx T 0678 1.7081 $108.79 $21.76
G0168 Wound closure by adhesive B
G0173 Linear acc stereo radsur com S 0067 61.5205 $3,918.43 $783.69
G0175 OPPS Service,sched team conf V 0608 2.2077 $140.62 $28.12
G0176 OPPS/PHP;activity therapy P 0033
G0177 OPPS/PHP; train educ serv CH N
G0179 MD recertification HHA PT M
G0180 MD certification HHA patient M
G0181 Home health care supervision M
G0182 Hospice care supervision M
G0186 Dstry eye lesn,fdr vssl tech T 0235 4.01 $255.41 $58.90 $51.08
G0202 Screeningmammographydigital A
G0204 Diagnosticmammographydigital A
G0206 Diagnosticmammographydigital A
G0219 PET img wholbod melano nonco E
G0235 PET not otherwise specified E
G0237 Therapeutic procd strg endur CH S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
G0238 Oth resp proc, indiv CH S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
G0239 Oth resp proc, group CH S 0077 0.3904 $24.87 $7.70 $4.97
G0245 Initial foot exam pt lops V 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
G0246 Followup eval of foot pt lop V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
G0247 Routine footcare pt w lops CH T 0013 0.8046 $51.25 $10.25
G0248 Demonstrate use home inr mon CH X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
G0249 Provide test material,equipm CH X 0097 1.0396 $66.22 $23.70 $13.24
G0250 MD review interpret of test M
G0251 Linear acc based stero radio S 0065 17.1992 $1,095.47 $219.09
G0252 PET imaging initial dx E
G0255 Current percep threshold tst E
G0257 Unsched dialysis ESRD pt hos S 0170 6.7915 $432.57 $86.51
G0259 Inject for sacroiliac joint N
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth CH T 0207 7.137 $454.58 $90.92
G0265 Cryopresevation Freeze+stora CH B
G0266 Thawing + expansion froz cel CH B
G0267 Bone marrow or psc harvest CH B
G0268 Removal of impacted wax md CH N
G0269 Occlusive device in vein art N
G0270 MNT subs tx for change dx A
G0271 Group MNT 2 or more 30 mins A
G0275 Renal angio, cardiac cath N
G0278 Iliac art angio,cardiac cath N
G0281 Elec stim unattend for press A
G0282 Elect stim wound care not pd E
G0283 Elec stim other than wound A
G0288 Recon, CTA for surg plan CH Q 0417 2.3401 $149.05 $29.81
G0289 Arthro, loose body + chondro N
G0290 Drug-eluting stents, single T 0656 118.8818 $7,571.94 $1,514.39
G0291 Drug-eluting stents,each add T 0656 118.8818 $7,571.94 $1,514.39
G0293 Non-cov surg proc,clin trial X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
G0294 Non-cov proc, clinical trial X 0340 0.6416 $40.87 $8.17
G0295 Electromagnetic therapy onc E
G0297 Insert single chamber/cd CH B
G0298 Insert dual chamber/cd CH B
G0299 Inser/repos single icd+leads CH B
G0300 Insert reposit lead dual+gen CH B
G0302 Pre-op service LVRS complete CH S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
G0303 Pre-op service LVRS 10-15dos CH S 0209 11.5647 $736.59 $268.70 $147.32
G0304 Pre-op service LVRS 1-9 dos CH S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
G0305 Post op service LVRS min 6 CH S 0213 2.3476 $149.53 $53.50 $29.91
G0306 CBC/diffwbc w/o platelet A
G0307 CBC without platelet A
G0308 ESRD related svc 4+mo 2yrs B
G0309 ESRD related svc 2-3mo 2yrs B
G0310 ESRD related svc 1 vst 2yrs B
G0311 ESRD related svs 4+mo 2-11yr B
G0312 ESRD relate svs 2-3 mo 2-11y B
G0313 ESRD related svs 1 mon 2-11y B
G0314 ESRD related svs 4+ mo 12-19 B
G0315 ESRD related svs 2-3mo/12-19 B
G0316 ESRD related svs 1vis/12-19y B
G0317 ESRD related svs 4+mo 20+yrs B
G0318 ESRD related svs 2-3 mo 20+y B
G0319 ESRD related svs 1visit 20+y B
G0320 ESD related svs home undr 2 B
G0321 ESRDrelatedsvs home mo 2-11y B
G0322 ESRD related svs hom mo12-19 B
G0323 ESRD related svs home mo 20+ B
G0324 ESRD relate svs home/dy 2yr B
G0325 ESRD relate home/day/ 2-11yr B
G0326 ESRD relate home/dy 12-19yr B
G0327 ESRD relate home/dy 20+yrs B
G0328 Fecal blood scrn immunoassay A
G0329 Electromagntic tx for ulcers A
G0332 Preadmin IV immunoglobulin CH S 0430 0.6123 $39.00 $7.80
G0333 Dispense fee initial 30 day M
G0337 Hospice evaluation preelecti B
G0339 Robot lin-radsurg com, first S 0067 61.5205 $3,918.43 $783.69
G0340 Robt lin-radsurg fractx 2-5 S 0066 47.3767 $3,017.56 $603.51
G0341 Percutaneous islet celltrans C
G0342 Laparoscopy islet cell trans C
G0343 Laparotomy islet cell transp C
G0344 Initial preventive exam V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
G0364 Bone marrow aspirate biopsy T 0002 1.1915 $75.89 $15.18
G0365 Vessel mapping hemo access S 0267 2.4859 $158.33 $60.50 $31.67
G0366 EKG for initial prevent exam B
G0367 EKG tracing for initial prev S 0099 0.3912 $24.92 $4.98
G0368 EKG interpret report preve M
G0372 MD service required for PMD M
G0375 Smoke/tobacco counselng 3-10 X 0031 0.166 $10.57 $2.11
G0376 Smoke/tobacco counseling 10 X 0031 0.166 $10.57 $2.11
G0377 Administra Part D vaccine S 0437 0.4037 $25.71 $5.14
G0378 Hospital observation per hr CH N
G0379 Direct admit hospital observ Q 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
G0380 Lev 1 hosp type B ED visit V 0604 0.8381 $53.38 $10.68
G0381 Lev 2 hosp type B ED visit V 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
G0382 Lev 3 hosp type B ED visit V 0606 1.3665 $87.04 $17.41
G0383 Lev 4 hosp type B ED visit V 0607 1.7181 $109.43 $21.89
G0384 Lev 5 hosp type B ED visit V 0608 2.2077 $140.62 $28.12
G0389 Ultrasound exam AAA screen S 0266 1.5657 $99.72 $37.80 $19.94
G0390 Trauma Respons w/hosp criti S 0618 5.6539 $360.11 $144.04 $72.02
G0392 AV fistula or graft arterial CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
G0393 AV fistula or graft venous CH T 0083 46.0685 $2,934.24 $586.85
G0394 Blood occult test,colorectal A
G3001 Admin + supply, tositumomab S 0442 30.2249 $1,925.11 $385.02
G8006 AMI pt recd aspirin at arriv M
G8007 AMI pt did not receiv aspiri M
G8008 AMI pt ineligible for aspiri M
G8009 AMI pt recd Bblock at arr M
G8010 AMI pt did not rec bblock M
G8011 AMI pt inelig Bbloc at arriv M
G8012 Pneum pt recv antibiotic 4 h M
G8013 Pneum pt w/o antibiotic 4 hr M
G8014 Pneum pt not elig antibiotic M
G8015 Diabetic pt w/ HBA1c9% M
G8016 Diabetic pt w/ HBA1cor=9% M
G8017 DM pt inelig for HBA1c measu M
G8018 Care not provided for HbA1c M
G8019 Diabetic pt w/LDL? 100mg/dl M
G8020 Diab pt w/LDL 100mg/dl M
G8021 Diab pt inelig for LDL meas M
G8022 Care not provided for LDL M
G8023 DM pt w BP?140/80 M
G8024 Diabetic pt wBP140/80 M
G8025 Diabetic pt inelig for BP me M
G8026 Diabet pt w no care re BP me M
G8027 HF p w/LVSD on ACE-I/ARB M
G8028 HF pt w/LVSD not on ACE-I/AR M
G8029 HF pt not elig for ACE-I/ARB M
G8030 HF pt w/LVSD on Bblocker M
G8031 HF pt w/LVSD not on Bblocker M
G8032 HF pt not elig for Bblocker M
G8033 PMI-CAD pt on Bblocker M
G8034 PMI-CAD pt not on Bblocker M
G8035 PMI-CAD pt inelig Bblocker M
G8036 AMI-CAD pt doc on antiplatel M
G8037 AMI-CAD pt not docu on antip M
G8038 AMI-CAD inelig antiplate mea M
G8039 CAD pt w/LDL100mg/dl M
G8040 CAD pt w/LDLor=100mg/dl M
G8041 CAD pt not eligible for LDL M
G8051 Osteoporosis assess M
G8052 Osteopor pt not assess M
G8053 Pt inelig for osteopor meas M
G8054 Falls assess not docum 12 mo M
G8055 Falls assess w/ 12 mon M
G8056 Not elig for falls assessmen M
G8057 Hearing assess receive M
G8058 Pt w/o hearing assess M
G8059 Pt inelig for hearing assess M
G8060 Urinary incont pt assess M
G8061 Pt not assess for urinary in M
G8062 Pt not elig for urinary inco M
G8075 ESRD pt w/ dialy of URR?65% M
G8076 ESRD pt w/ dialy of URR65% M
G8077 ESRD pt not elig for URR/KtV M
G8078 ESRD pt w/Hctor=33 M
G8079 ESRD pt w/Hct33 M
G8080 ESRD pt inelig for HCT/Hgb M
G8081 ESRD pt w/ auto AV fistula M
G8082 ESRD pt w other fistula M
G8085 ESRD PT inelig auto AV FISTU M
G8093 COPD pt rec smoking cessat M
G8094 COPD pt w/o smoke cessat int M
G8099 Osteopo pt given Ca+VitD sup M
G8100 Osteop pt inelig for Ca+VitD M
G8103 New dx osteo pt w/antiresorp M
G8104 Osteo pt inelig for antireso M
G8106 Bone dens meas test perf M
G8107 Bone dens meas test inelig M
G8108 Pt receiv influenza vacc M
G8109 Pt w/o influenza vacc M
G8110 Pt inelig for influenza vacc M
G8111 Pt receiv mammogram M
G8112 Pt not doc mammogram M
G8113 Pt ineligible mammography M
G8114 Care not provided for mamogr M
G8115 Pt receiv pneumo vacc M
G8116 Pt did not rec pneumo vacc M
G8117 Pt was inelig for pneumo vac M
G8126 Pt treat w/antidepress12wks M
G8127 Pt not treat w/antidepres12w M
G8128 Pt inelig for antidepres med M
G8129 Pt treat w/antidepres for 6m M
G8130 Pt not treat w/antidepres 6m M
G8131 Pt inelig for antidepres med M
G8152 Pt w/AB 1 hr prior to incisi M
G8153 Pt not doc for AB 1 hr prior M
G8154 Pt ineligi for AB therapy M
G8155 Pt recd thromboemb prophylax M
G8156 Pt did not rec thromboembo M
G8157 Pt ineligi for thrombolism M
G8158 Pt recd CABG w/ IMA M
G8159 Pt w/CABG w/o IMA M
G8160 Pt inelig for CABG w/IMA M
G8161 Iso CABG pt rec preop bblock M
G8162 Iso CABG pt w/o preop Bblock M
G8163 Iso CABG pt inelig for preo M
G8164 Iso CABG pt w/prolng intub M
G8165 Iso CABG pt w/o prolng intub M
G8166 Iso CABG req surg rexpo M
G8167 Iso CABG w/o surg explo M
G8170 CEA/ext bypass pt on aspirin M
G8171 Pt w/carot endarct/ext bypas M
G8172 CEA/ext bypass pt not on asp M
G8182 CAD pt care not prov LDL M
G8183 HF/atrial fib pt on warfarin M
G8184 HF/atrial fib pt inelig warf M
G8185 Osteoarth pt w/ assess pain M
G8186 Osteoarth pt inelig assess M
G8191 Antibiotic given prior surg M
G8192 Antib given prior surg incis M
G8193 Antibio not doc prior surg M
G8194 Pt not elig for antibiotic M
G8195 Antibiotic given prior surg M
G8196 Antibio not docum prior surg M
G8197 Antib order prior to surg M
G8198 Cefazolin documented ordered M
G8199 Cefazolin given prophylaxis M
G8200 Cefazolin not docum prophy M
G8201 Pt not eligi for cefazolin M
G8202 Order given to d/c antibio M
G8203 Antib was D/C 24hrs surg tim M
G8204 MD not doc order to d/c anti M
G8205 Pt not eligi for proph antib M
G8206 MD doc prophylactic AB given M
G8207 Clini doc order to D/C antib M
G8208 Clini doc AB was D/C 48 h M
G8209 Clinician did not doc M
G8210 Clini doc pt ineligib anti M
G8211 Clini doc proph AB giv M
G8212 Clini order given for VTE M
G8213 Clini given VTE prop M
G8214 Clini not doc order VTE M
G8215 Clini doc pt inelig VTE M
G8216 Pt received DVT prophylaxis M
G8217 Pt not received DVT proph M
G8218 Pt inelig DVT prophylaxis M
G8219 Received DVT proph day 2 M
G8220 Pt not rec DVT proph day 2 M
G8221 Pt inelig for DVT proph M
G8222 Pt prescribe platelet at D/C M
G8223 Pt not doc for presc antipla M
G8224 Pt inelig for antiplat proph M
G8225 Pt prescrib anticoag at D/C M
G8226 Pt no prescr anticoa at D/C M
G8227 Pt not doc to have perm/AF M
G8228 Clin pt inelig anticoag D/C M
G8229 Pt doc to have admin t-PA M
G8230 Pt inelig t-PA isch strok3h M
G8231 Pt not doc for admin t-PA M
G8232 Pt received dysphagia screen M
G8234 Pt not doc dysphagia screen M
G8235 Pt received NPO M
G8236 Pt inelig dysphagia screen M
G8237 Pt doc rec rehab serv M
G8238 Pt not doc to rec rehab serv M
G8239 Inter carotid stenosis 30% M
G8240 Inter carotid stenosis 30-99% M
G8241 Pt inelig candidate ito meas M
G8242 Pt doc to have CT/MRI w/les M
G8243 Pt not doc MRI/CT w/o lesion M
G8245 Clini doc prese/abs alarm M
G8246 Pt inelig hx w new/chg mole M
G8247 Pt w/alarm symp upper endo M
G8248 Pt w/one alarm symp not doc M
G8249 Pt inelig for upper endo M
G8250 Pt w/Barretts esoph endo re M
G8251 Pt not doc w/Barretts, endo M
G8252 Pt inelig for esophag biop M
G8253 Pt rec order for barium M
G8254 Pt w/no doc order for barium M
G8255 Clini doc pt inelig bar swal M
G8256 Clini doc rev D/C meds w/med M
G8257 Pt not doc rev meds D/C M
G8258 Pt inelig for d/c meds rev M
G8259 Pt doc to hav decision maker M
G8260 Pt not doc to have dec maker M
G8261 Clin doc pt inelig dec maker M
G8262 Pt doc assess uriny incon M
G8263 Pt not doc assess urinary in M
G8264 Pt inelig assess urinary inc M
G8265 Pt doc rec charc urin incon M
G8266 Pt not doc charc urin incon M
G8267 Pt doc rec plan urinary inco M
G8268 Pt not doc rec care urin inc M
G8269 Clin not prov care urin inco M
G8270 Pt receiv screen for fall M
G8271 Pt no doc screen fall M
G8272 Clin doc pt inelig fall risk M
G8273 Clin not prov care scre fall M
G8274 Clini not doc pres/abs alarm M
G8275 Pt hx w/ new moles M
G8276 Pt not doc mole change M
G8277 Pt inelig for assess mole M
G8278 Pt doc rec PE skin M
G8279 Pt not doc rec PE M
G8280 Pt inelig PE skin M
G8281 Pt rec counsel for self-exam M
G8282 Pt not doc to rec couns M
G8283 Pt inelig for counsel M
G8284 Pt doc to rec pres osteo M
G8285 Pt did not rec pres osteo M
G8286 Pt inelig to rec pres osteo M
G8287 Clin not prov care for pharm M
G8288 Pt doc rec Ca/Vit D M
G8289 Pt not doc rec Ca/Vit D M
G8290 Clin doc pt inelig Ca/Vit D M
G8291 Clin no pro care pt Ca/Vit D M
G8292 COPD pt w/spir results M
G8293 COPD pt w/o spir results M
G8294 COPD pt inelig spir results M
G8295 COPD pt doc bronch ther M
G8296 COPD pt not doc bronch ther M
G8297 COPD pt inelig bronch therap M
G8298 Pt doc optic nerve eval M
G8299 Pt not doc optic nerv eval M
G8300 Pt inelig for optic nerv eva M
G8301 Clin not prov care POAG M
G8302 Pt doc w/ target IOP M
G8303 Pt not doc w/ IOP M
G8304 Clin doc pt inelig IOP M
G8305 Clin not prov care POAG M
G8306 POAG w/ IOP rec care plan M
G8307 POAG w/ IOP no care plan M
G8308 POAG w/ IOP not doc plan M
G8309 Pt doc rec antioxidant M
G8310 Pt not doc rec antiox M
G8311 Pt inelig for antioxidant M
G8312 Clin no prov care for antiox M
G8313 Pt doc rec macular exam M
G8314 Pt not doc to rec mac exam M
G8315 Clin doc pt inelig mac exam M
G8316 Clin no pro care for mac deg M
G8317 Pt doc to have visual func M
G8318 Pt doc not have visual func M
G8319 Pt inelig for vis func stat M
G8320 Clin not prov care catarac M
G8321 Pt doc to pre axial leng M
G8322 Pt not doc pre axial leng M
G8323 Pt inelig for pre surg axial M
G8324 Clin not prov care for IOL M
G8325 Pt rec fund exam prior surg M
G8326 Pt not doc rec fundus exam M
G8327 Pt inelig for pre surg fundu M
G8328 Clin not prov care fund eval M
G8329 Pt doc rec dilated macular M
G8330 Pt not doc rec dilated mac M
G8331 Pt inelig dilate fundus M
G8332 Clin prov no care diabetic r M
G8333 Pt doc to have macular exam M
G8334 Doc of macular not giv MD M
G8335 Clin doc pt inelig macular M
G8336 Clin did not pro care diabet M
G8337 Clin doc pt was test osteo M
G8338 Clin not doc pt test osteo M
G8339 Pt inelig for test osteo M
G8340 Pt doc have DEXA M
G8341 Pt not doc for DEXA M
G8342 Clin doc pt inelig DEXA M
G8343 Clin not prov care DEXA M
G8344 Pt doc have DEXA perform M
G8345 Pt not doc have DEXA M
G8346 Clin doc pt inelig DEXA M
G8347 Clin not prov care DEXA M
G8348 Int carotid stenosis meas M
G8349 Pt inelig for doc of alarm M
G8350 Pt doc 12 lead ECG M
G8351 Pt not doc ECG M
G8352 Pt inelig for ECG M
G8353 Pt doc rec aspirin 24hrs ER M
G8354 Pt not rec aspirin prior ER M
G8355 Clin doc pt inelig aspirin M
G8356 Pt doc to have ECG M
G8357 Pt not doc to have ECG M
G8358 Clin doc pt inelig ECG M
G8359 Pt doc vital signs recorded M
G8360 Pt not doc vital signs recor M
G8361 Pt doc to have 02 SAT assess M
G8362 Pt not doc 02 SAT assess M
G8363 Clin doc pt inelig 02 SAT M
G8364 Pt doc mental status assess M
G8365 Pt not doc mental status M
G8366 Pt doc to have empiric AB M
G8367 Pt not doc have empiric AB M
G8368 Clin doc pt inelig empiri AB M
G9001 MCCD, initial rate B
G9002 MCCD,maintenance rate B
G9003 MCCD, risk adj hi, initial B
G9004 MCCD, risk adj lo, initial B
G9005 MCCD, risk adj, maintenance B
G9006 MCCD, Home monitoring B
G9007 MCCD, sch team conf B
G9008 Mccd,phys coor-care ovrsght B
G9009 MCCD, risk adj, level 3 B
G9010 MCCD, risk adj, level 4 B
G9011 MCCD, risk adj, level 5 B
G9012 Other Specified Case Mgmt B
G9013 ESRD demo bundle level I E
G9014 ESRD demo bundle-level II E
G9016 Demo-smoking cessation coun E
G9017 Amantadine HCL 100mg oral A
G9018 Zanamivir,inhalation pwd 10m A
G9019 Oseltamivir phosphate 75mg A
G9020 Rimantadine HCL 100mg oral A
G9033 Amantadine HCL oral brand A
G9034 Zanamivir, inh pwdr, brand A
G9035 Oseltamivir phosp, brand A
G9036 Rimantadine HCL, brand A
G9041 Low vision rehab occupationa A
G9042 Low vision rehab orient/mobi A
G9043 Low vision lowvision therapi A
G9044 Low vision rehabilate teache A
G9050 Oncology work-up evaluation E
G9051 Oncology tx decision-mgmt E
G9052 Onc surveillance for disease E
G9053 Onc expectant management pt E
G9054 Onc supervision palliative E
G9055 Onc visit unspecified NOS E
G9056 Onc prac mgmt adheres guide E
G9057 Onc pract mgmt differs trial E
G9058 Onc prac mgmt disagree w/gui E
G9059 Onc prac mgmt pt opt alterna E
G9060 Onc prac mgmt dif pt comorb E
G9061 Onc prac cond noadd by guide E
G9062 Onc prac guide differs nos E
G9063 Onc dx nsclc stgI no progres M
G9064 Onc dx nsclc stg2 no progres M
G9065 Onc dx nsclc stg3A no progre M
G9066 Onc dx nsclc stg3B-4 metasta M
G9067 Onc dx nsclc dx unknown nos M
G9068 Onc dx sclc/nsclc limited M
G9069 Onc dx sclc/nsclc ext at dx M
G9070 Onc dx sclc/nsclc ext unknwn M
G9071 Onc dx brst stg1-2B HR,nopro M
G9072 Onc dx brst stg1-2 noprogres M
G9073 Onc dx brst stg3-HR, no pro M
G9074 Onc dx brst stg3-noprogress M
G9075 Onc dx brst metastic/ recur M
G9077 Onc dx prostate T1no progres M
G9078 Onc dx prostate T2no progres M
G9079 Onc dx prostate T3b-T4noprog M
G9080 Onc dx prostate w/rise PSA M
G9083 Onc dx prostate unknown NOS M
G9084 Onc dx colon t1-3,n1-2,no pr M
G9085 Onc dx colon T4, N0 w/o prog M
G9086 Onc dx colon T1-4 no dx prog M
G9087 Onc dx colon metas evid dx M
G9088 Onc dx colon metas noevid dx M
G9089 Onc dx colon extent unknown M
G9090 Onc dx rectal T1-2 no progr M
G9091 Onc dx rectal T3 N0 no prog M
G9092 Onc dx rectal T1-3,N1-2noprg M
G9093 Onc dx rectal T4,N,M0 no prg M
G9094 Onc dx rectal M1 w/mets prog M
G9095 Onc dx rectal extent unknwn M
G9096 Onc dx esophag T1-T3 noprog M
G9097 Onc dx esophageal T4 no prog M
G9098 Onc dx esophageal mets recur M
G9099 Onc dx esophageal unknown M
G9100 Onc dx gastric no recurrence M
G9101 Onc dx gastric p R1-R2noprog M
G9102 Onc dx gastric unresectable M
G9103 Onc dx gastric recurrent M
G9104 Onc dx gastric unknown NOS M
G9105 Onc dx pancreatc p R0 res no M
G9106 Onc dx pancreatc p R1/R2 no M
G9107 Onc dx pancreatic unresectab M
G9108 Onc dx pancreatic unknwn NOS M
G9109 Onc dx head/neck T1-T2no prg M
G9110 Onc dx head/neck T3-4 noprog M
G9111 Onc dx head/neck M1 mets rec M
G9112 Onc dx head/neck ext unknown M
G9113 Onc dx ovarian stg1A-B no pr M
G9114 Onc dx ovarian stg1A-B or 2 M
G9115 Onc dx ovarian stg3/4 noprog M
G9116 Onc dx ovarian recurrence M
G9117 Onc dx ovarian unknown NOS M
G9123 Onc dx CML chronic phase M
G9124 Onc dx CML acceler phase M
G9125 Onc dx CML blast phase M
G9126 Onc dx CML remission M
G9128 Onc dx multi myeloma stage I M
G9129 Onc dx mult myeloma stg2 hig M
G9130 Onc dx multi myeloma unknown M
G9131 Onc dx brst unknown NOS M
G9132 Onc dx prostate mets no cast M
G9133 Onc dx prostate clinical met M
G9134 Onc NHLstg 1-2 no relap no M
G9135 Onc dx NHL stg 3-4 not relap M
G9136 Onc dx NHL trans to lg Bcell M
G9137 Onc dx NHL relapse/refractor M
G9138 Onc dx NHL stg unknown M
G9139 Onc dx CML dx status unknown M
GXXX1 MD serv cardiac rehab w/o EC S 0095 0.5868 $37.38 $13.80 $7.48
GXXX2 MD serv cardiac rehab w ECG S 0095 0.5868 $37.38 $13.80 $7.48
J0120 Tetracyclin injection N
J0128 Abarelix injection K 9216 $67.97 $13.59
J0129 Abatacept injection G 9230 $18.69 $3.74
J0130 Abciximab injection K 1605 $409.26 $81.85
J0132 Acetylcysteine injection CH N
J0133 Acyclovir injection N
J0135 Adalimumab injection K 1083 $316.02 $63.20
J0150 Injection adenosine 6 MG K 0379 $22.65 $4.53
J0152 Adenosine injection K 0917 $68.50 $13.70
J0170 Adrenalin epinephrin inject N
J0180 Agalsidase beta injection K 9208 $126.00 $25.20
J0190 Inj biperiden lactate/5 mg CH N
J0200 Alatrofloxacin mesylate N
J0205 Alglucerase injection K 0900 $38.85 $7.77
J0207 Amifostine K 7000 $476.10 $95.22
J0210 Methyldopate hcl injection K 2210 $10.01 $2.00
J0215 Alefacept K 1633 $25.82 $5.16
J0256 Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor K 0901 $3.24 $0.65
J0270 Alprostadil for injection B
J0275 Alprostadil urethral suppos B
J0278 Amikacin sulfate injection N
J0280 Aminophyllin 250 MG inj N
J0282 Amiodarone HCl N
J0285 Amphotericin B N
J0287 Amphotericin b lipid complex K 9024 $10.28 $2.06
J0288 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate K 0735 $11.89 $2.38
J0289 Amphotericin b liposome inj K 0736 $17.07 $3.41
J0290 Ampicillin 500 MG inj N
J0295 Ampicillin sodium per 1.5 gm N
J0300 Amobarbital 125 MG inj N
J0330 Succinycholine chloride inj N
J0348 Anadulafungin injection G 0760 $1.91 $0.38
J0350 Injection anistreplase 30 u K 1606 42.2935 $2,693.80 $538.76
J0360 Hydralazine hcl injection N
J0364 Apomorphine hydrochloride CH N
J0365 Aprotonin, 10,000 kiu K 1682 $2.50 $0.50
J0380 Inj metaraminol bitartrate CH N
J0390 Chloroquine injection N
J0395 Arbutamine HCl injection CH N
J0456 Azithromycin N
J0460 Atropine sulfate injection N
J0470 Dimecaprol injection N
J0475 Baclofen 10 MG injection K 9032 $195.18 $39.04
J0476 Baclofen intrathecal trial K 1631 $70.92 $14.18
J0480 Basiliximab K 1683 $1,347.14 $269.43
J0500 Dicyclomine injection N
J0515 Inj benztropine mesylate N
J0520 Bethanechol chloride inject CH K 0879 0.5128 $32.66 $6.53
J0530 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0540 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0550 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0560 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0570 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0580 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0583 Bivalirudin K 3041 $1.72 $0.34
J0585 Botulinum toxin a per unit K 0902 $5.05 $1.01
J0587 Botulinum toxin type B K 9018 $8.30 $1.66
J0592 Buprenorphine hydrochloride N
J0594 Busulfan injection K 1178 $8.80 $1.76
J0595 Butorphanol tartrate 1 mg N
J0600 Edetate calcium disodium inj CH N
J0610 Calcium gluconate injection N
J0620 Calcium glycer lact/10 ML N
J0630 Calcitonin salmon injection N
J0636 Inj calcitriol per 0.1 mcg N
J0637 Caspofungin acetate K 9019 $30.07 $6.01
J0640 Leucovorin calcium injection N
J0670 Inj mepivacaine HCL/10 ml N
J0690 Cefazolin sodium injection N
J0692 Cefepime HCl for injection N
J0694 Cefoxitin sodium injection N
J0696 Ceftriaxone sodium injection N
J0697 Sterile cefuroxime injection N
J0698 Cefotaxime sodium injection N
J0702 Betamethasone acetsod phosp N
J0704 Betamethasone sod phosp/4 MG N
J0706 Caffeine citrate injection CH N
J0710 Cephapirin sodium injection N
J0713 Inj ceftazidime per 500 mg N
J0715 Ceftizoxime sodium / 500 MG N
J0720 Chloramphenicol sodium injec N
J0725 Chorionic gonadotropin/1000u N
J0735 Clonidine hydrochloride K 0935 $62.86 $12.57
J0740 Cidofovir injection K 9033 $754.62 $150.92
J0743 Cilastatin sodium injection N
J0744 Ciprofloxacin iv N
J0745 Inj codeine phosphate /30 MG N
J0760 Colchicine injection N
J0770 Colistimethate sodium inj N
J0780 Prochlorperazine injection N
J0795 Corticorelin ovine triflutal K 1684 $4.26 $0.85
J0800 Corticotropin injection K 1280 $126.52 $25.30
J0835 Inj cosyntropin per 0.25 MG K 0835 $63.25 $12.65
J0850 Cytomegalovirus imm IV /vial K 0903 $859.86 $171.97
J0878 Daptomycin injection K 9124 $0.33 $0.07
J0881 Darbepoetin alfa, non-esrd K 1685 $3.11 $0.62
J0882 Darbepoetin alfa, esrd use A
J0885 Epoetin alfa, non-esrd K 1686 $9.36 $1.87
J0886 Epoetin alfa 1000 units ESRD A
J0894 Decitabine injection G 9231 0.4157 $26.48 $5.30
J0895 Deferoxamine mesylate inj CH N
J0900 Testosterone enanthate inj N
J0945 Brompheniramine maleate inj N
J0970 Estradiol valerate injection N
J1000 Depo-estradiol cypionate inj N
J1020 Methylprednisolone 20 MG inj N
J1030 Methylprednisolone 40 MG inj N
J1040 Methylprednisolone 80 MG inj N
J1051 Medroxyprogesterone inj N
J1055 Medrxyprogester acetate inj E
J1056 MA/EC contraceptiveinjection E
J1060 Testosterone cypionate 1 ML N
J1070 Testosterone cypionat 100 MG N
J1080 Testosterone cypionat 200 MG N
J1094 Inj dexamethasone acetate N
J1100 Dexamethasone sodium phos N
J1110 Inj dihydroergotamine mesylt N
J1120 Acetazolamid sodium injectio N
J1160 Digoxin injection N
J1162 Digoxin immune fab (ovine) K 1687 $511.48 $102.30
J1165 Phenytoin sodium injection N
J1170 Hydromorphone injection N
J1180 Dyphylline injection N
J1190 Dexrazoxane HCl injection K 0726 $172.43 $34.49
J1200 Diphenhydramine hcl injectio N
J1205 Chlorothiazide sodium inj K 0747 $122.67 $24.53
J1212 Dimethyl sulfoxide 50% 50 ML N
J1230 Methadone injection N
J1240 Dimenhydrinate injection N
J1245 Dipyridamole injection N
J1250 Inj dobutamine HCL/250 mg N
J1260 Dolasetron mesylate K 0750 $6.05 $1.21
J1265 Dopamine injection N
J1270 Injection, doxercalciferol N
J1320 Amitriptyline injection N
J1324 Enfuvirtide injection K 0767 $22.69 $4.54
J1325 Epoprostenol injection N
J1327 Eptifibatide injection K 1607 $15.90 $3.18
J1330 Ergonovine maleate injection CH N
J1335 Ertapenem injection N
J1364 Erythro lactobionate /500 MG N
J1380 Estradiol valerate 10 MG inj N
J1390 Estradiol valerate 20 MG inj N
J1410 Inj estrogen conjugate 25 MG K 9038 $60.32 $12.06
J1430 Ethanolamine oleate 100 mg K 1688 $78.26 $15.65
J1435 Injection estrone per 1 MG N
J1436 Etidronate disodium inj K 1436 $70.73 $14.15
J1438 Etanercept injection K 1608 $160.03 $32.01
J1440 Filgrastim 300 mcg injection K 0728 $187.68 $37.54
J1441 Filgrastim 480 mcg injection K 7049 $297.75 $59.55
J1450 Fluconazole N
J1451 Fomepizole, 15 mg K 1689 $12.28 $2.46
J1452 Intraocular Fomivirsen na CH N
J1455 Foscarnet sodium injection CH N
J1457 Gallium nitrate injection CH K 0878 $1.47 $0.29
J1458 Galsulfase injection K 9224 $297.09 $59.42
J1460 Gamma globulin 1 CC inj K 3043 $11.31 $2.26
J1470 Gamma globulin 2 CC inj CH K 0898 $22.63 $4.53
J1480 Gamma globulin 3 CC inj CH K 0899 $33.93 $6.79
J1490 Gamma globulin 4 CC inj CH K 0904 $45.25 $9.05
J1500 Gamma globulin 5 CC inj CH K 0919 $56.56 $11.31
J1510 Gamma globulin 6 CC inj CH K 0920 $67.91 $13.58
J1520 Gamma globulin 7 CC inj CH K 0921 $79.14 $15.83
J1530 Gamma globulin 8 CC inj CH K 0922 $90.50 $18.10
J1540 Gamma globulin 9 CC inj CH K 0923 $101.88 $20.38
J1550 Gamma globulin 10 CC inj CH K 0924 $113.13 $22.63
J1560 Gamma globulin 10 CC inj CH K 0933 $113.13 $22.63
J1562 Immune globulin subcutaneous K 0804 $12.60 $2.52
J1565 RSV-ivig K 0906 $16.02 $3.20
J1566 Immune globulin, powder K 2731 $25.48 $5.10
J1567 Immune globulin, liquid K 2732 $30.28 $6.06
J1570 Ganciclovir sodium injection N
J1580 Garamycin gentamicin inj N
J1590 Gatifloxacin injection N
J1595 Injection glatiramer acetate N
J1600 Gold sodium thiomaleate inj N
J1610 Glucagon hydrochloride/1 MG K 9042 $65.64 $13.13
J1620 Gonadorelin hydroch/ 100 mcg K 7005 $178.59 $35.72
J1626 Granisetron HCl injection K 0764 $7.43 $1.49
J1630 Haloperidol injection N
J1631 Haloperidol decanoate inj N
J1640 Hemin, 1 mg K 1690 $6.74 $1.35
J1642 Inj heparin sodium per 10 u N
J1644 Inj heparin sodium per 1000u N
J1645 Dalteparin sodium N
J1650 Inj enoxaparin sodium N
J1652 Fondaparinux sodium CH K 0883 $5.82 $1.16
J1655 Tinzaparin sodium injection CH N
J1670 Tetanus immune globulin inj K 1670 $96.35 $19.27
J1675 Histrelin acetate B
J1700 Hydrocortisone acetate inj N
J1710 Hydrocortisone sodium ph inj N
J1720 Hydrocortisone sodium succ i N
J1730 Diazoxide injection K 1740 $113.24 $22.65
J1740 Ibandronate sodium injection G 9229 $138.71 $27.74
J1742 Ibutilide fumarate injection K 9044 $264.40 $52.88
J1745 Infliximab injection K 7043 $53.25 $10.65
J1751 Iron dextran 165 injection K 1691 $11.61 $2.32
J1752 Iron dextran 267 injection K 1692 $10.32 $2.06
J1756 Iron sucrose injection K 9046 $0.37 $0.08
J1785 Injection imiglucerase /unit K 0916 $3.89 $0.78
J1790 Droperidol injection N
J1800 Propranolol injection N
J1810 Droperidol/fentanyl inj E
J1815 Insulin injection N
J1817 Insulin for insulin pump use N
J1825 Interferon beta-1a E
J1830 Interferon beta-1b / .25 MG K 0910 $84.12 $16.82
J1835 Itraconazole injection K 9047 $38.05 $7.61
J1840 Kanamycin sulfate 500 MG inj N
J1850 Kanamycin sulfate 75 MG inj N
J1885 Ketorolac tromethamine inj N
J1890 Cephalothin sodium injection N
J1931 Laronidase injection K 9209 $23.64 $4.73
J1940 Furosemide injection N
J1945 Lepirudin K 1693 $153.42 $30.68
J1950 Leuprolide acetate /3.75 MG K 0800 $429.83 $85.97
J1955 Inj levocarnitine per 1 gm B
J1956 Levofloxacin injection N
J1960 Levorphanol tartrate inj N
J1980 Hyoscyamine sulfate inj N
J1990 Chlordiazepoxide injection N
J2001 Lidocaine injection N
J2010 Lincomycin injection N
J2020 Linezolid injection K 9001 $24.93 $4.99
J2060 Lorazepam injection N
J2150 Mannitol injection N
J2170 Mecasermin injection K 0805 $11.81 $2.36
J2175 Meperidine hydrochl /100 MG N
J2180 Meperidine/promethazine inj N
J2185 Meropenem CH N
J2210 Methylergonovin maleate inj N
J2248 Micafungin sodium injection G 9227 $1.71 $0.34
J2250 Inj midazolam hydrochloride N
J2260 Inj milrinone lactate / 5 MG N
J2270 Morphine sulfate injection N
J2271 Morphine so4 injection 100mg N
J2275 Morphine sulfate injection N
J2278 Ziconotide injection CH K 1694 $6.46 $1.29
J2280 Inj, moxifloxacin 100 mg N
J2300 Inj nalbuphine hydrochloride N
J2310 Inj naloxone hydrochloride N
J2315 Naltrexone, depot form K 0759 $1.88 $0.38
J2320 Nandrolone decanoate 50 MG N
J2321 Nandrolone decanoate 100 MG N
J2322 Nandrolone decanoate 200 MG N
J2325 Nesiritide injection K 1695 $31.36 $6.27
J2353 Octreotide injection, depot K 1207 $95.86 $19.17
J2354 Octreotide inj, non-depot N
J2355 Oprelvekin injection K 7011 $244.98 $49.00
J2357 Omalizumab injection K 9300 $16.79 $3.36
J2360 Orphenadrine injection N
J2370 Phenylephrine hcl injection N
J2400 Chloroprocaine hcl injection N
J2405 Ondansetron hcl injection K 0768 $3.37 $0.67
J2410 Oxymorphone hcl injection N
J2425 Palifermin injection K 1696 $11.32 $2.26
J2430 Pamidronate disodium /30 MG K 0730 $30.49 $6.10
J2440 Papaverin hcl injection N
J2460 Oxytetracycline injection N
J2469 Palonosetron HCl K 9210 $15.85 $3.17
J2501 Paricalcitol N
J2503 Pegaptanib sodium injection CH K 1697 $1,054.70 $210.94
J2504 Pegademase bovine, 25 iu K 1739 $176.16 $35.23
J2505 Injection, pegfilgrastim 6mg K 9119 $2,142.92 $428.58
J2510 Penicillin g procaine inj N
J2513 Pentastarch 10% solution CH K 0880 0.3707 $23.61 $4.72
J2515 Pentobarbital sodium inj N
J2540 Penicillin g potassium inj N
J2543 Piperacillin/tazobactam N
J2545 Pentamidine isethionte/300mg B
J2550 Promethazine hcl injection N
J2560 Phenobarbital sodium inj N
J2590 Oxytocin injection N
J2597 Inj desmopressin acetate N
J2650 Prednisolone acetate inj N
J2670 Totazoline hcl injection N
J2675 Inj progesterone per 50 MG N
J2680 Fluphenazine decanoate 25 MG N
J2690 Procainamide hcl injection N
J2700 Oxacillin sodium injeciton N
J2710 Neostigmine methylslfte inj N
J2720 Inj protamine sulfate/10 MG N
J2725 Inj protirelin per 250 mcg N
J2730 Pralidoxime chloride inj N
J2760 Phentolaine mesylate inj N
J2765 Metoclopramide hcl injection N
J2770 Quinupristin/dalfopristin K 2770 $116.70 $23.34
J2780 Ranitidine hydrochloride inj N
J2783 Rasburicase K 0738 $131.28 $26.26
J2788 Rho d immune globulin 50 mcg K 9023 $26.41 $5.28
J2790 Rho d immune globulin inj K 0884 $80.71 $16.14
J2792 Rho(D) immune globulin h, sd K 1609 $15.76 $3.15
J2794 Risperidone, long acting K 9125 $4.80 $0.96
J2795 Ropivacaine HCl injection N
J2800 Methocarbamol injection N
J2805 Sincalide injection N
J2810 Inj theophylline per 40 MG N
J2820 Sargramostim injection K 0731 $25.08 $5.02
J2850 Inj secretin synthetic human K 1700 $20.12 $4.02
J2910 Aurothioglucose injeciton N
J2916 Na ferric gluconate complex N
J2920 Methylprednisolone injection N
J2930 Methylprednisolone injection N
J2940 Somatrem injection K 2940 1.0916 $69.53 $13.91
J2941 Somatropin injection K 7034 $46.75 $9.35
J2950 Promazine hcl injection N
J2993 Reteplase injection K 9005 $891.03 $178.21
J2995 Inj streptokinase /250000 IU K 0911 1.1851 $75.48 $15.10
J2997 Alteplase recombinant K 7048 $32.48 $6.50
J3000 Streptomycin injection N
J3010 Fentanyl citrate injeciton N
J3030 Sumatriptan succinate / 6 MG K 3030 $58.82 $11.76
J3070 Pentazocine injection N
J3100 Tenecteplase injection K 9002 $2,024.13 $404.83
J3105 Terbutaline sulfate inj N
J3110 Teriparatide injection B
J3120 Testosterone enanthate inj N
J3130 Testosterone enanthate inj N
J3140 Testosterone suspension inj N
J3150 Testosteron propionate inj N
J3230 Chlorpromazine hcl injection N
J3240 Thyrotropin injection K 9108 $758.16 $151.63
J3243 Tigecycline injection G 9228 $0.91 $0.18
J3246 Tirofiban HCl K 7041 $7.66 $1.53
J3250 Trimethobenzamide hcl inj N
J3260 Tobramycin sulfate injection N
J3265 Injection torsemide 10 mg/ml N
J3280 Thiethylperazine maleate inj N
J3285 Treprostinil injection K 1701 $55.36 $11.07
J3301 Triamcinolone acetonide inj N
J3302 Triamcinolone diacetate inj N
J3303 Triamcinolone hexacetonl inj N
J3305 Inj trimetrexate glucoronate K 7045 $143.89 $28.78
J3310 Perphenazine injeciton N
J3315 Triptorelin pamoate K 9122 $153.97 $30.79
J3320 Spectinomycn di-hcl inj CH N
J3350 Urea injection K 9051 $73.46 $14.69
J3355 Urofollitropin, 75 iu K 1741 $50.22 $10.04
J3360 Diazepam injection N
J3364 Urokinase 5000 IU injection CH K 0881 $9.07 $1.81
J3365 Urokinase 250,000 IU inj K 7036 $453.41 $90.68
J3370 Vancomycin hcl injection N
J3396 Verteporfin injection K 1203 $8.84 $1.77
J3400 Triflupromazine hcl inj N
J3410 Hydroxyzine hcl injection N
J3411 Thiamine hcl 100 mg N
J3415 Pyridoxine hcl 100 mg N
J3420 Vitamin b12 injection N
J3430 Vitamin k phytonadione inj N
J3465 Injection, voriconazole K 1052 $4.94 $0.99
J3470 Hyaluronidase injection N
J3471 Ovine, up to 999 USP units N
J3472 Ovine, 1000 USP units K 1703 $133.77 $26.75
J3473 Hyaluronidase recombinant G 0806 $0.40 $0.08
J3475 Inj magnesium sulfate N
J3480 Inj potassium chloride N
J3485 Zidovudine N
J3486 Ziprasidone mesylate N
J3487 Zoledronic acid K 9115 $204.09 $40.82
J3490 Drugs unclassified injection N
J3520 Edetate disodium per 150 mg E
J3530 Nasal vaccine inhalation N
J3535 Metered dose inhaler drug E
J3570 Laetrile amygdalin vit B17 E
J3590 Unclassified biologics N
J7030 Normal saline solution infus N
J7040 Normal saline solution infus N
J7042 5% dextrose/normal saline N
J7050 Normal saline solution infus N
J7060 5% dextrose/water N
J7070 D5w infusion N
J7100 Dextran 40 infusion N
J7110 Dextran 75 infusion N
J7120 Ringers lactate infusion N
J7130 Hypertonic saline solution N
J7187 Inj Vonwillebrand factor IU K 1704 $0.88 $0.18
J7189 Factor viia K 1705 $1.11 $0.22
J7190 Factor viii K 0925 $0.70 $0.14
J7191 Factor VIII (porcine) CH N
J7192 Factor viii recombinant K 0927 $1.07 $0.21
J7193 Factor IX non-recombinant K 0931 $0.89 $0.18
J7194 Factor ix complex K 0928 $0.75 $0.15
J7195 Factor IX recombinant K 0932 $0.99 $0.20
J7197 Antithrombin iii injection K 0930 $1.62 $0.32
J7198 Anti-inhibitor K 0929 $1.35 $0.27
J7199 Hemophilia clot factor noc B
J7300 Intraut copper contraceptive E
J7302 Levonorgestrel iu contracept E
J7303 Contraceptive vaginal ring E
J7304 Contraceptive hormone patch E
J7306 Levonorgestrel implant sys E
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl top K 7308 $104.43 $20.89
J7310 Ganciclovir long act implant K 0913 $4,707.42 $941.48
J7311 Fluocinolone acetonide implt CH K 9225 $19,162.50 $3,832.50
J7319 Sodium Hyaluronate Injection E
J7330 Cultured chondrocytes implnt B
J7340 Metabolic active D/E tissue K 1632 $28.51 $5.70
J7341 Non-human, metabolic tissue CH N
J7342 Metabolically active tissue K 9054 $31.36 $6.27
J7343 Nonmetabolic act d/e tissue K 1629 $18.13 $3.63
J7344 Nonmetabolic active tissue K 9156 $88.37 $17.67
J7345 Non-human, non-metab tissue K 0837 $35.76 $7.15
J7346 Injectable human tissue K 9222 $728.44 $145.69
J7500 Azathioprine oral 50mg N
J7501 Azathioprine parenteral K 0887 $47.99 $9.60
J7502 Cyclosporine oral 100 mg K 0888 $3.57 $0.71
J7504 Lymphocyte immune globulin K 0890 $314.19 $62.84
J7505 Monoclonal antibodies K 7038 $886.70 $177.34
J7506 Prednisone oral N
J7507 Tacrolimus oral per 1 MG K 0891 $3.63 $0.73
J7509 Methylprednisolone oral N
J7510 Prednisolone oral per 5 mg N
J7511 Antithymocyte globuln rabbit K 9104 $324.66 $64.93
J7513 Daclizumab, parenteral K 1612 $297.03 $59.41
J7515 Cyclosporine oral 25 mg N
J7516 Cyclosporin parenteral 250mg N
J7517 Mycophenolate mofetil oral K 9015 $2.60 $0.52
J7518 Mycophenolic acid K 9219 $2.25 $0.45
J7520 Sirolimus, oral K 9020 $7.15 $1.43
J7525 Tacrolimus injection K 9006 $139.11 $27.82
J7599 Immunosuppressive drug noc N
J7607 Levalbuterol comp con B
J7608 Acetylcysteine inh sol u d B
J7609 Albuterol comp unit B
J7610 Albuterol comp con B
J7611 Albuterol non-comp con B
J7612 Levalbuterol non-comp con B
J7613 Albuterol non-comp unit B
J7614 Levalbuterol non-comp unit B
J7615 Levalbuterol comp unit B
J7620 Albuterol ipratrop non-comp B
J7622 Beclomethasone comp unit B
J7624 Betamethasone comp unit B
J7626 Budesonide non-comp unit B
J7627 Budesonide comp unit B
J7628 Bitolterol mesylate comp con B
J7629 Bitolterol mesylate comp unt B
J7631 Cromolyn sodium inh sol u d B
J7633 Budesonide non-comp con B
J7634 Budesonide comp con B
J7635 Atropine comp con B
J7636 Atropine comp unit B
J7637 Dexamethasone comp con B
J7638 Dexamethasone comp unit B
J7639 Dornase alpha inhal sol u d B
J7640 Formoterol comp unit E
J7641 Flunisolide comp unit B
J7642 Glycopyrrolate comp con B
J7643 Glycopyrrolate comp unit B
J7644 Ipratropium bromide non-comp B
J7645 Ipratropium bromide comp B
J7647 Isoetharine comp con B
J7648 Isoetharine non-comp con B
J7649 Isoetharine non-comp unit B
J7650 Isoetharine comp unit B
J7657 Isoproterenol comp con B
J7658 Isoproterenol non-comp con B
J7659 Isoproterenol non-comp unit B
J7660 Isoproterenol comp unit B
J7667 Metaproterenol comp con B
J7668 Metaproterenol non-comp con B
J7669 Metaproterenol non-comp unit B
J7670 Metaproterenol comp unit B
J7674 Methacholine chloride, neb N
J7680 Terbutaline sulf comp con B
J7681 Terbutaline sulf comp unit B
J7682 Tobramycin non-comp unit B
J7683 Triamcinolone comp con B
J7684 Triamcinolone comp unit B
J7685 Tobramycin comp unit B
J7699 Inhalation solution for DME Y
J7799 Non-inhalation drug for DME N
J8498 Antiemetic rectal/supp NOS B
J8499 Oral prescrip drug non chemo E
J8501 Oral aprepitant CH K 0868 $5.02 $1.00
J8510 Oral busulfan K 7015 $2.12 $0.42
J8515 Cabergoline, oral 0.25mg E
J8520 Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg K 7042 $3.94 $0.79
J8521 Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg CH K 0934 $13.12 $2.62
J8530 Cyclophosphamide oral 25 MG N
J8540 Oral dexamethasone N
J8560 Etoposide oral 50 MG K 0802 $29.32 $5.86
J8565 Gefitinib oral E
J8597 Antiemetic drug oral NOS N
J8600 Melphalan oral 2 MG CH K 0882 0.0681 $4.34 $0.87
J8610 Methotrexate oral 2.5 MG N
J8650 Nabilone oral K 0808 $16.80 $3.36
J8700 Temozolomide K 1086 $7.34 $1.47
J8999 Oral prescription drug chemo B
J9000 Doxorubic hcl 10 MG vl chemo CH N
J9001 Doxorubicin hcl liposome inj K 7046 $385.81 $77.16
J9010 Alemtuzumab injection K 9110 $536.10 $107.22
J9015 Aldesleukin/single use vial K 0807 $755.78 $151.16
J9017 Arsenic trioxide K 9012 $33.84 $6.77
J9020 Asparaginase injection K 0814 $54.20 $10.84
J9025 Azacitidine injection K 1709 $4.26 $0.85
J9027 Clofarabine injection CH K 1710 $115.64 $23.13
J9031 Bcg live intravesical vac K 0809 $109.63 $21.93
J9035 Bevacizumab injection K 9214 $56.98 $11.40
J9040 Bleomycin sulfate injection K 0748 $35.52 $7.10
J9041 Bortezomib injection K 9207 $32.37 $6.47
J9045 Carboplatin injection K 0811 $8.38 $1.68
J9050 Carmus bischl nitro inj K 0812 $138.52 $27.70
J9055 Cetuximab injection K 9215 $49.34 $9.87
J9060 Cisplatin 10 MG injection N
J9062 Cisplatin 50 MG injection CH N
J9065 Inj cladribine per 1 MG K 0858 $35.78 $7.16
J9070 Cyclophosphamide 100 MG inj N
J9080 Cyclophosphamide 200 MG inj CH N
J9090 Cyclophosphamide 500 MG inj CH N
J9091 Cyclophosphamide 1.0 grm inj CH N
J9092 Cyclophosphamide 2.0 grm inj CH N
J9093 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N
J9094 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N
J9095 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N
J9096 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N
J9097 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N
J9098 Cytarabine liposome K 1166 $391.31 $78.26
J9100 Cytarabine hcl 100 MG inj N
J9110 Cytarabine hcl 500 MG inj CH N
J9120 Dactinomycin actinomycin d K 0752 $488.78 $97.76
J9130 Dacarbazine 100 mg inj CH N
J9140 Dacarbazine 200 MG inj CH N
J9150 Daunorubicin K 0820 $20.28 $4.06
J9151 Daunorubicin citrate liposom K 0821 $55.40 $11.08
J9160 Denileukin diftitox, 300 mcg K 1084 $1,393.32 $278.66
J9165 Diethylstilbestrol injection N
J9170 Docetaxel K 0823 $303.92 $60.78
J9175 Elliotts b solution per ml N
J9178 Inj, epirubicin hcl, 2 mg K 1167 $21.01 $4.20
J9181 Etoposide 10 MG inj N
J9182 Etoposide 100 MG inj CH N
J9185 Fludarabine phosphate inj K 0842 $234.21 $46.84
J9190 Fluorouracil injection N
J9200 Floxuridine injection K 0827 $50.82 $10.16
J9201 Gemcitabine HCl K 0828 $123.98 $24.80
J9202 Goserelin acetate implant K 0810 $196.81 $39.36
J9206 Irinotecan injection K 0830 $124.81 $24.96
J9208 Ifosfomide injection K 0831 $46.15 $9.23
J9209 Mesna injection K 0732 $8.89 $1.78
J9211 Idarubicin hcl injection K 0832 $301.74 $60.35
J9212 Interferon alfacon-1 K 0912 $4.60 $0.92
J9213 Interferon alfa-2a inj K 0834 $37.53 $7.51
J9214 Interferon alfa-2b inj K 0836 $13.75 $2.75
J9215 Interferon alfa-n3 inj K 0865 $9.03 $1.81
J9216 Interferon gamma 1-b inj K 0838 $287.13 $57.43
J9217 Leuprolide acetate suspnsion K 9217 $227.34 $45.47
J9218 Leuprolide acetate injeciton K 0861 $8.79 $1.76
J9219 Leuprolide acetate implant K 7051 $1,696.96 $339.39
J9225 Histrelin implant K 1711 $1,446.98 $289.40
J9230 Mechlorethamine hcl inj K 0751 $140.27 $28.05
J9245 Inj melphalan hydrochl 50 MG K 0840 $1,272.00 $254.40
J9250 Methotrexate sodium inj N
J9260 Methotrexate sodium inj CH N
J9261 Nelarabine injection K 0825 $82.54 $16.51
J9263 Oxaliplatin K 1738 $8.89 $1.78
J9264 Paclitaxel protein bound CH K 1712 $7.03 $1.41
J9265 Paclitaxel injection K 0863 $12.47 $2.49
J9266 Pegaspargase/singl dose vial K 0843 $1,667.61 $333.52
J9268 Pentostatin injection K 0844 $1,916.66 $383.33
J9270 Plicamycin (mithramycin) inj CH N
J9280 Mitomycin 5 MG inj K 0862 $15.98 $3.20
J9290 Mitomycin 20 MG inj CH K 0941 $63.93 $12.79
J9291 Mitomycin 40 MG inj CH K 0942 $127.85 $25.57
J9293 Mitoxantrone hydrochl / 5 MG K 0864 $166.64 $33.33
J9300 Gemtuzumab ozogamicin K 9004 $2,334.75 $466.95
J9305 Pemetrexed injection K 9213 $43.38 $8.68
J9310 Rituximab cancer treatment K 0849 $491.54 $98.31
J9320 Streptozocin injection K 0850 $152.28 $30.46
J9340 Thiotepa injection K 0851 $40.32 $8.06
J9350 Topotecan K 0852 $822.90 $164.58
J9355 Trastuzumab K 1613 $57.33 $11.47
J9357 Valrubicin, 200 mg K 9167 3.4445 $219.39 $43.88
J9360 Vinblastine sulfate inj N
J9370 Vincristine sulfate 1 MG inj N
J9375 Vincristine sulfate 2 MG inj CH N
J9380 Vincristine sulfate 5 MG inj CH N
J9390 Vinorelbine tartrate/10 mg K 0855 $19.88 $3.98
J9395 Injection, Fulvestrant K 9120 $79.80 $15.96
J9600 Porfimer sodium K 0856 $2,539.13 $507.83
J9999 Chemotherapy drug N
K0001 Standard wheelchair Y
K0002 Stnd hemi (low seat) whlchr Y
K0003 Lightweight wheelchair Y
K0004 High strength ltwt whlchr Y
K0005 Ultralightweight wheelchair Y
K0006 Heavy duty wheelchair Y
K0007 Extra heavy duty wheelchair Y
K0009 Other manual wheelchair/base Y
K0010 Stnd wt frame power whlchr Y
K0011 Stnd wt pwr whlchr w control Y
K0012 Ltwt portbl power whlchr Y
K0014 Other power whlchr base Y
K0015 Detach non-adjus hght armrst Y
K0017 Detach adjust armrest base Y
K0018 Detach adjust armrst upper Y
K0019 Arm pad each Y
K0020 Fixed adjust armrest pair Y
K0037 High mount flip-up footrest Y
K0038 Leg strap each Y
K0039 Leg strap h style each Y
K0040 Adjustable angle footplate Y
K0041 Large size footplate each Y
K0042 Standard size footplate each Y
K0043 Ftrst lower extension tube Y
K0044 Ftrst upper hanger bracket Y
K0045 Footrest complete assembly Y
K0046 Elevat legrst low extension Y
K0047 Elevat legrst up hangr brack Y
K0050 Ratchet assembly Y
K0051 Cam relese assem ftrst/lgrst Y
K0052 Swingaway detach footrest Y
K0053 Elevate footrest articulate Y
K0056 Seat ht 17 or ?21 ltwt wc Y
K0065 Spoke protectors Y
K0069 Rear whl complete solid tire Y
K0070 Rear whl compl pneum tire Y
K0071 Front castr compl pneum tire Y
K0072 Frnt cstr cmpl sem-pneum tir Y
K0073 Caster pin lock each Y
K0077 Front caster assem complete Y
K0098 Drive belt power wheelchair Y
K0105 Iv hanger Y
K0108 W/c component-accessory NOS Y
K0195 Elevating whlchair leg rests Y
K0455 Pump uninterrupted infusion Y
K0462 Temporary replacement eqpmnt Y
K0552 Supply/ext inf pump syr type Y
K0601 Repl batt silver oxide 1.5 v Y
K0602 Repl batt silver oxide 3 v Y
K0603 Repl batt alkaline 1.5 v Y
K0604 Repl batt lithium 3.6 v Y
K0605 Repl batt lithium 4.5 v Y
K0606 AED garment w elec analysis Y
K0607 Repl batt for AED Y
K0608 Repl garment for AED Y
K0609 Repl electrode for AED Y
K0669 Seat/back cus no sadmerc ver Y
K0730 Ctrl dose inh drug deliv sys Y
K0733 12-24hr sealed lead acid Y
K0734 Adj skin pro w/c cus wd22in Y
K0735 Adj skin pro wc cus wd?22in Y
K0736 Adj skin pro/pos wc cus22in Y
K0737 Adj skin pro/pos wc cus?22? Y
K0738 Portable gas oxygen system Y
K0800 POV group 1 std up to 300lbs Y
K0801 POV group 1 hd 301-450 lbs Y
K0802 POV group 1 vhd 451-600 lbs Y
K0806 POV group 2 std up to 300lbs Y
K0807 POV group 2 hd 301-450 lbs Y
K0808 POV group 2 vhd 451-600 lbs Y
K0812 Power operated vehicle NOC Y
K0813 PWC gp 1 std port seat/back Y
K0814 PWC gp 1 std port cap chair Y
K0815 PWC gp 1 std seat/back Y
K0816 PWC gp 1 std cap chair Y
K0820 PWC gp 2 std port seat/back Y
K0821 PWC gp 2 std port cap chair Y
K0822 PWC gp 2 std seat/back Y
K0823 PWC gp 2 std cap chair Y
K0824 PWC gp 2 hd seat/back Y
K0825 PWC gp 2 hd cap chair Y
K0826 PWC gp 2 vhd seat/back Y
K0827 PWC gp vhd cap chair Y
K0828 PWC gp 2 xtra hd seat/back Y
K0829 PWC gp 2 xtra hd cap chair Y
K0830 PWC gp2 std seat elevate s/b Y
K0831 PWC gp2 std seat elevate cap Y
K0835 PWC gp2 std sing pow opt s/b Y
K0836 PWC gp2 std sing pow opt cap Y
K0837 PWC gp 2 hd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0838 PWC gp 2 hd sing pow opt cap Y
K0839 PWC gp2 vhd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0840 PWC gp2 xhd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0841 PWC gp2 std mult pow opt s/b Y
K0842 PWC gp2 std mult pow opt cap Y
K0843 PWC gp2 hd mult pow opt s/b Y
K0848 PWC gp 3 std seat/back Y
K0849 PWC gp 3 std cap chair Y
K0850 PWC gp 3 hd seat/back Y
K0851 PWC gp 3 hd cap chair Y
K0852 PWC gp 3 vhd seat/back Y
K0853 PWC gp 3 vhd cap chair Y
K0854 PWC gp 3 xhd seat/back Y
K0855 PWC gp 3 xhd cap chair Y
K0856 PWC gp3 std sing pow opt s/b Y
K0857 PWC gp3 std sing pow opt cap Y
K0858 PWC gp3 hd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0859 PWC gp3 hd sing pow opt cap Y
K0860 PWC gp3 vhd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0861 PWC gp3 std mult pow opt s/b Y
K0862 PWC gp3 hd mult pow opt s/b Y
K0863 PWC gp3 vhd mult pow opt s/b Y
K0864 PWC gp3 xhd mult pow opt s/b Y
K0868 PWC gp 4 std seat/back Y
K0869 PWC gp 4 std cap chair Y
K0870 PWC gp 4 hd seat/back Y
K0871 PWC gp 4 vhd seat/back Y
K0877 PWC gp4 std sing pow opt s/b Y
K0878 PWC gp4 std sing pow opt cap Y
K0879 PWC gp4 hd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0880 PWC gp4 vhd sing pow opt s/b Y
K0884 PWc gp4 std mult pow opt s/b Y
K0885 PWC gp4 std mult pow opt cap Y
K0886 PWC gp4 hd mult pow s/b Y
K0890 PWC gp5 ped sing pow opt s/b Y
K0891 PWC gp5 ped mult pow opt s/b Y
K0898 Power wheelchair NOC Y
K0899 Pow mobil dev no SADMERC Y
L0112 Cranial cervical orthosis A
L0120 Cerv flexible non-adjustable A
L0130 Flex thermoplastic collar mo A
L0140 Cervical semi-rigid adjustab A
L0150 Cerv semi-rig adj molded chn A
L0160 Cerv semi-rig wire occ/mand A
L0170 Cervical collar molded to pt A
L0172 Cerv col thermplas foam 2 pi A
L0174 Cerv col foam 2 piece w thor A
L0180 Cer post col occ/man sup adj A
L0190 Cerv collar supp adj cerv ba A
L0200 Cerv col supp adj bar thor A
L0210 Thoracic rib belt A
L0220 Thor rib belt custom fabrica A
L0430 Dewall posture protector A
L0450 TLSO flex prefab thoracic A
L0452 tlso flex custom fab thoraci A
L0454 TLSO flex prefab sacrococ-T9 A
L0456 TLSO flex prefab A
L0458 TLSO 2Mod symphis-xipho pre A
L0460 TLSO2Mod symphysis-stern pre A
L0462 TLSO 3Mod sacro-scap pre A
L0464 TLSO 4Mod sacro-scap pre A
L0466 TLSO rigid frame pre soft ap A
L0468 TLSO rigid frame prefab pelv A
L0470 TLSO rigid frame pre subclav A
L0472 TLSO rigid frame hyperex pre A
L0480 TLSO rigid plastic custom fa A
L0482 TLSO rigid lined custom fab A
L0484 TLSO rigid plastic cust fab A
L0486 TLSO rigidlined cust fab two A
L0488 TLSO rigid lined pre one pie A
L0490 TLSO rigid plastic pre one A
L0491 TLSO 2 piece rigid shell A
L0492 TLSO 3 piece rigid shell A
L0621 SIO flex pelvisacral prefab A
L0622 SIO flex pelvisacral custom A
L0623 SIO panel prefab A
L0624 SIO panel custom A
L0625 LO flexibl L1-below L5 pre A
L0626 LO sag stays/panels pre-fab A
L0627 LO sagitt rigid panel prefab A
L0628 LO flex w/o rigid stays pre A
L0629 LSO flex w/rigid stays cust A
L0630 LSO post rigid panel pre A
L0631 LSO sag-coro rigid frame pre A
L0632 LSO sag rigid frame cust A
L0633 LSO flexion control prefab A
L0634 LSO flexion control custom A
L0635 LSO sagit rigid panel prefab A
L0636 LSO sagittal rigid panel cus A
L0637 LSO sag-coronal panel prefab A
L0638 LSO sag-coronal panel custom A
L0639 LSO s/c shell/panel prefab A
L0640 LSO s/c shell/panel custom A
L0700 Ctlso a-p-l control molded A
L0710 Ctlso a-p-l control w/ inter A
L0810 Halo cervical into jckt vest A
L0820 Halo cervical into body jack A
L0830 Halo cerv into milwaukee typ A
L0859 MRI compatible system A
L0861 Halo repl liner/interface A
L0960 Post surgical support pads A
L0970 Tlso corset front A
L0972 Lso corset front A
L0974 Tlso full corset A
L0976 Lso full corset A
L0978 Axillary crutch extension A
L0980 Peroneal straps pair A
L0982 Stocking supp grips set of f A
L0984 Protective body sock each A
L0999 Add to spinal orthosis NOS A
L1000 Ctlso milwauke initial model A
L1001 CTLSO infant immobilizer A
L1005 Tension based scoliosis orth A
L1010 Ctlso axilla sling A
L1020 Kyphosis pad A
L1025 Kyphosis pad floating A
L1030 Lumbar bolster pad A
L1040 Lumbar or lumbar rib pad A
L1050 Sternal pad A
L1060 Thoracic pad A
L1070 Trapezius sling A
L1080 Outrigger A
L1085 Outrigger bil w/ vert extens A
L1090 Lumbar sling A
L1100 Ring flange plastic/leather A
L1110 Ring flange plas/leather mol A
L1120 Covers for upright each A
L1200 Furnsh initial orthosis only A
L1210 Lateral thoracic extension A
L1220 Anterior thoracic extension A
L1230 Milwaukee type superstructur A
L1240 Lumbar derotation pad A
L1250 Anterior asis pad A
L1260 Anterior thoracic derotation A
L1270 Abdominal pad A
L1280 Rib gusset (elastic) each A
L1290 Lateral trochanteric pad A
L1300 Body jacket mold to patient A
L1310 Post-operative body jacket A
L1499 Spinal orthosis NOS A
L1500 Thkao mobility frame A
L1510 Thkao standing frame A
L1520 Thkao swivel walker A
L1600 Abduct hip flex frejka w cvr A
L1610 Abduct hip flex frejka covr A
L1620 Abduct hip flex pavlik harne A
L1630 Abduct control hip semi-flex A
L1640 Pelv band/spread bar thigh c A
L1650 HO abduction hip adjustable A
L1652 HO bi thighcuffs w sprdr bar A
L1660 HO abduction static plastic A
L1680 Pelvic hip control thigh c A
L1685 Post-op hip abduct custom fa A
L1686 HO post-op hip abduction A
L1690 Combination bilateral HO A
L1700 Leg perthes orth toronto typ A
L1710 Legg perthes orth newington A
L1720 Legg perthes orthosis trilat A
L1730 Legg perthes orth scottish r A
L1755 Legg perthes patten bottom t A
L1800 Knee orthoses elas w stays A
L1810 Ko elastic with joints A
L1815 Elastic with condylar pads A
L1820 Ko elas w/ condyle pads jo A
L1825 Ko elastic knee cap A
L1830 Ko immobilizer canvas longit A
L1831 Knee orth pos locking joint A
L1832 KO adj jnt pos rigid support A
L1834 Ko w/0 joint rigid molded to A
L1836 Rigid KO wo joints A
L1840 Ko derot ant cruciate custom A
L1843 KO single upright custom fit A
L1844 Ko w/adj jt rot cntrl molded A
L1845 Ko w/ adj flex/ext rotat cus A
L1846 Ko w adj flex/ext rotat mold A
L1847 KO adjustable w air chambers A
L1850 Ko swedish type A
L1855 Ko plas doub upright jnt mol A
L1858 Ko polycentric pneumatic pad A
L1860 Ko supracondylar socket mold A
L1870 Ko doub upright lacers molde A
L1880 Ko doub upright cuffs/lacers A
L1900 Afo sprng wir drsflx calf bd A
L1901 Prefab ankle orthosis A
L1902 Afo ankle gauntlet A
L1904 Afo molded ankle gauntlet A
L1906 Afo multiligamentus ankle su A
L1907 AFO supramalleolar custom A
L1910 Afo sing bar clasp attach sh A
L1920 Afo sing upright w/ adjust s A
L1930 Afo plastic A
L1932 Afo rig ant tib prefab TCF/= A
L1940 Afo molded to patient plasti A
L1945 Afo molded plas rig ant tib A
L1950 Afo spiral molded to pt plas A
L1951 AFO spiral prefabricated A
L1960 Afo pos solid ank plastic mo A
L1970 Afo plastic molded w/ankle j A
L1971 AFO w/ankle joint, prefab A
L1980 Afo sing solid stirrup calf A
L1990 Afo doub solid stirrup calf A
L2000 Kafo sing fre stirr thi/calf A
L2005 KAFO sng/dbl mechanical act A
L2010 Kafo sng solid stirrup w/o j A
L2020 Kafo dbl solid stirrup band/ A
L2030 Kafo dbl solid stirrup w/o j A
L2034 KAFO pla sin up w/wo k/a cus A
L2035 KAFO plastic pediatric size A
L2036 Kafo plas doub free knee mol A
L2037 Kafo plas sing free knee mol A
L2038 Kafo w/o joint multi-axis an A
L2040 Hkafo torsion bil rot straps A
L2050 Hkafo torsion cable hip pelv A
L2060 Hkafo torsion ball bearing j A
L2070 Hkafo torsion unilat rot str A
L2080 Hkafo unilat torsion cable A
L2090 Hkafo unilat torsion ball br A
L2106 Afo tib fx cast plaster mold A
L2108 Afo tib fx cast molded to pt A
L2112 Afo tibial fracture soft A
L2114 Afo tib fx semi-rigid A
L2116 Afo tibial fracture rigid A
L2126 Kafo fem fx cast thermoplas A
L2128 Kafo fem fx cast molded to p A
L2132 Kafo femoral fx cast soft A
L2134 Kafo fem fx cast semi-rigid A
L2136 Kafo femoral fx cast rigid A
L2180 Plas shoe insert w ank joint A
L2182 Drop lock knee A
L2184 Limited motion knee joint A
L2186 Adj motion knee jnt lerman t A
L2188 Quadrilateral brim A
L2190 Waist belt A
L2192 Pelvic band belt thigh fla A
L2200 Limited ankle motion ea jnt A
L2210 Dorsiflexion assist each joi A
L2220 Dorsi plantar flex ass/res A
L2230 Split flat caliper stirr p A
L2232 Rocker bottom, contact AFO A
L2240 Round caliper and plate atta A
L2250 Foot plate molded stirrup at A
L2260 Reinforced solid stirrup A
L2265 Long tongue stirrup A
L2270 Varus/valgus strap padded/li A
L2275 Plastic mod low ext pad/line A
L2280 Molded inner boot A
L2300 Abduction bar jointed adjust A
L2310 Abduction bar-straight A
L2320 Non-molded lacer A
L2330 Lacer molded to patient mode A
L2335 Anterior swing band A
L2340 Pre-tibial shell molded to p A
L2350 Prosthetic type socket molde A
L2360 Extended steel shank A
L2370 Patten bottom A
L2375 Torsion ank half solid sti A
L2380 Torsion straight knee joint A
L2385 Straight knee joint heavy du A
L2387 Add LE poly knee custom KAFO A
L2390 Offset knee joint each A
L2395 Offset knee joint heavy duty A
L2397 Suspension sleeve lower ext A
L2405 Knee joint drop lock ea jnt A
L2415 Knee joint cam lock each joi A
L2425 Knee disc/dial lock/adj flex A
L2430 Knee jnt ratchet lock ea jnt A
L2492 Knee lift loop drop lock rin A
L2500 Thi/glut/ischia wgt bearing A
L2510 Th/wght bear quad-lat brim m A
L2520 Th/wght bear quad-lat brim c A
L2525 Th/wght bear nar m-l brim mo A
L2526 Th/wght bear nar m-l brim cu A
L2530 Thigh/wght bear lacer non-mo A
L2540 Thigh/wght bear lacer molded A
L2550 Thigh/wght bear high roll cu A
L2570 Hip clevis type 2 posit jnt A
L2580 Pelvic control pelvic sling A
L2600 Hip clevis/thrust bearing fr A
L2610 Hip clevis/thrust bearing lo A
L2620 Pelvic control hip heavy dut A
L2622 Hip joint adjustable flexion A
L2624 Hip adj flex ext abduct cont A
L2627 Plastic mold recipro hip c A
L2628 Metal frame recipro hip ca A
L2630 Pelvic control band belt u A
L2640 Pelvic control band belt b A
L2650 Pelv thor control gluteal A
L2660 Thoracic control thoracic ba A
L2670 Thorac cont paraspinal uprig A
L2680 Thorac cont lat support upri A
L2750 Plating chrome/nickel pr bar A
L2755 Carbon graphite lamination A
L2760 Extension per extension per A
L2768 Ortho sidebar disconnect A
L2770 Low ext orthosis per bar/jnt A
L2780 Non-corrosive finish A
L2785 Drop lock retainer each A
L2795 Knee control full kneecap A
L2800 Knee cap medial or lateral p A
L2810 Knee control condylar pad A
L2820 Soft interface below knee se A
L2830 Soft interface above knee se A
L2840 Tibial length sock fx or equ A
L2850 Femoral lgth sock fx or equa A
L2860 Torsion mechanism knee/ankle A
L2999 Lower extremity orthosis NOS A
L3000 Ft insert ucb berkeley shell A
L3001 Foot insert remov molded spe A
L3002 Foot insert plastazote or eq A
L3003 Foot insert silicone gel eac A
L3010 Foot longitudinal arch suppo A
L3020 Foot longitud/metatarsal sup A
L3030 Foot arch support remov prem A
L3031 Foot lamin/prepreg composite A
L3040 Ft arch suprt premold longit A
L3050 Foot arch supp premold metat A
L3060 Foot arch supp longitud/meta A
L3070 Arch suprt att to sho longit A
L3080 Arch supp att to shoe metata A
L3090 Arch supp att to shoe long/m A
L3100 Hallus-valgus nght dynamic s A
L3140 Abduction rotation bar shoe A
L3150 Abduct rotation bar w/o shoe A
L3160 Shoe styled positioning dev A
L3170 Foot plastic heel stabilizer A
L3201 Oxford w supinat/pronat inf A
L3202 Oxford w/ supinat/pronator c A
L3203 Oxford w/ supinator/pronator A
L3204 Hightop w/ supp/pronator inf A
L3206 Hightop w/ supp/pronator chi A
L3207 Hightop w/ supp/pronator jun A
L3208 Surgical boot each infant A
L3209 Surgical boot each child A
L3211 Surgical boot each junior A
L3212 Benesch boot pair infant A
L3213 Benesch boot pair child A
L3214 Benesch boot pair junior A
L3215 Orthopedic ftwear ladies oxf A
L3216 Orthoped ladies shoes dpth i A
L3217 Ladies shoes hightop depth i A
L3219 Orthopedic mens shoes oxford A
L3221 Orthopedic mens shoes dpth i A
L3222 Mens shoes hightop depth inl A
L3224 Woman's shoe oxford brace A
L3225 Man's shoe oxford brace A
L3230 Custom shoes depth inlay A
L3250 Custom mold shoe remov prost A
L3251 Shoe molded to pt silicone s A
L3252 Shoe molded plastazote cust A
L3253 Shoe molded plastazote cust A
L3254 Orth foot non-stndard size/w A
L3255 Orth foot non-standard size/ A
L3257 Orth foot add charge split s A
L3260 Ambulatory surgical boot eac E
L3265 Plastazote sandal each A
L3300 Sho lift taper to metatarsal A
L3310 Shoe lift elev heel/sole neo A
L3320 Shoe lift elev heel/sole cor A
L3330 Lifts elevation metal extens A
L3332 Shoe lifts tapered to one-ha A
L3334 Shoe lifts elevation heel /i A
L3340 Shoe wedge sach A
L3350 Shoe heel wedge A
L3360 Shoe sole wedge outside sole A
L3370 Shoe sole wedge between sole A
L3380 Shoe clubfoot wedge A
L3390 Shoe outflare wedge A
L3400 Shoe metatarsal bar wedge ro A
L3410 Shoe metatarsal bar between A
L3420 Full sole/heel wedge btween A
L3430 Sho heel count plast reinfor A
L3440 Heel leather reinforced A
L3450 Shoe heel sach cushion type A
L3455 Shoe heel new leather standa A
L3460 Shoe heel new rubber standar A
L3465 Shoe heel thomas with wedge A
L3470 Shoe heel thomas extend to b A
L3480 Shoe heel pad depress for A
L3485 Shoe heel pad removable for A
L3500 Ortho shoe add leather insol A
L3510 Orthopedic shoe add rub insl A
L3520 O shoe add felt w leath insl A
L3530 Ortho shoe add half sole A
L3540 Ortho shoe add full sole A
L3550 O shoe add standard toe tap A
L3560 O shoe add horseshoe toe tap A
L3570 O shoe add instep extension A
L3580 O shoe add instep velcro clo A
L3590 O shoe convert to sof counte A
L3595 Ortho shoe add march bar A
L3600 Trans shoe calip plate exist A
L3610 Trans shoe caliper plate new A
L3620 Trans shoe solid stirrup exi A
L3630 Trans shoe solid stirrup new A
L3640 Shoe dennis browne splint bo A
L3649 Orthopedic shoe modifica NOS A
L3650 Shlder fig 8 abduct restrain A
L3651 Prefab shoulder orthosis A
L3652 Prefab dbl shoulder orthosis A
L3660 Abduct restrainer canvasweb A
L3670 Acromio/clavicular canvaswe A
L3671 SO cap design w/o jnts CF A
L3672 SO airplane w/o jnts CF A
L3673 SO airplane w/joint CF A
L3675 Canvas vest SO A
L3677 SO hard plastic stabilizer E
L3700 Elbow orthoses elas w stays A
L3701 Prefab elbow orthosis A
L3702 EO w/o joints CF A
L3710 Elbow elastic with metal joi A
L3720 Forearm/arm cuffs free motio A
L3730 Forearm/arm cuffs ext/flex a A
L3740 Cuffs adj lock w/ active con A
L3760 EO withjoint, Prefabricated A
L3762 Rigid EO wo joints A
L3763 EWHO rigid w/o jnts CF A
L3764 EWHO w/joint(s) CF A
L3765 EWHFO rigid w/o jnts CF A
L3766 EWHFO w/joint(s) CF A
L3800 Whfo short opponen no attach A
L3805 Whfo long opponens no attach A
L3806 WHFO w/joint(s) custom fab A
L3807 WHFO,no joint, prefabricated A
L3808 WHFO, rigid w/o joints A
L3810 Whfo thumb abduction bar A
L3815 Whfo second m.p. abduction a A
L3820 Whfo ip ext asst w/ mp ext s A
L3825 Whfo m.p. extension stop A
L3830 Whfo m.p. extension assist A
L3835 Whfo m.p. spring extension a A
L3840 Whfo spring swivel thumb A
L3845 Whfo thumb ip ext ass w/ mp A
L3850 Action wrist w/ dorsiflex as A
L3855 Whfo adj m.p. flexion contro A
L3860 Whfo adj m.p. flex ctrl i. A
L3890 Torsion mechanism wrist/elbo B
L3900 Hinge extension/flex wrist/f A
L3901 Hinge ext/flex wrist finger A
L3904 Whfo electric custom fitted A
L3905 WHO w/nontorsion jnt(s) CF A
L3906 WHO w/o joints CF A
L3907 Whfo wrst gauntlt thmb spica A
L3908 Wrist cock-up non-molded A
L3909 Prefab wrist orthosis A
L3910 Whfo swanson design A
L3911 Prefab hand finger orthosis A
L3912 Flex glove w/elastic finger A
L3913 HFO w/o joints CF A
L3915 WHO w nontor jnt(s) prefab A
L3916 Whfo wrist extens w/ outrigg A
L3917 Prefab metacarpl fx orthosis A
L3918 HFO knuckle bender A
L3919 HO w/o joints CF A
L3920 Knuckle bender with outrigge A
L3921 HFO w/joint(s) CF A
L3922 Knuckle bend 2 seg to flex j A
L3923 HFO w/o joints PF A
L3924 Oppenheimer A
L3926 Thomas suspension A
L3928 Finger extension w/ clock sp A
L3930 Finger extension with wrist A
L3932 Safety pin spring wire A
L3933 FO w/o joints CF A
L3934 Safety pin modified A
L3935 FO nontorsion joint CF A
L3936 Palmer A
L3938 Dorsal wrist A
L3940 Dorsal wrist w/ outrigger at A
L3942 Reverse knuckle bender A
L3944 Reverse knuckle bend w/ outr A
L3946 HFO composite elastic A
L3948 Finger knuckle bender A
L3950 Oppenheimer w/ knuckle bend A
L3952 Oppenheimer w/ rev knuckle 2 A
L3954 Spreading hand A
L3956 Add joint upper ext orthosis A
L3960 Sewho airplan desig abdu pos A
L3961 SEWHO cap design w/o jnts CF A
L3962 Sewho erbs palsey design abd A
L3964 Seo mobile arm sup att to wc Y
L3965 Arm supp att to wc rancho ty Y
L3966 Mobile arm supports reclinin Y
L3967 SEWHO airplane w/o jnts CF A
L3968 Friction dampening arm supp Y
L3969 Monosuspension arm/hand supp Y
L3970 Elevat proximal arm support Y
L3971 SEWHO cap design w/jnt(s) CF A
L3972 Offset/lat rocker arm w/ ela Y
L3973 SEWHO airplane w/jnt(s) CF A
L3974 Mobile arm support supinator Y
L3975 SEWHFO cap design w/o jnt CF A
L3976 SEWHFO airplane w/o jnts CF A
L3977 SEWHFO cap desgn w/jnt(s) CF A
L3978 SEWHFO airplane w/jnt(s) CF A
L3980 Upp ext fx orthosis humeral A
L3982 Upper ext fx orthosis rad/ul A
L3984 Upper ext fx orthosis wrist A
L3985 Forearm hand fx orth w/ wr h A
L3986 Humeral rad/ulna wrist fx or A
L3995 Sock fracture or equal each A
L3999 Upper limb orthosis NOS A
L4000 Repl girdle milwaukee orth A
L4002 Replace strap, any orthosis A
L4010 Replace trilateral socket br A
L4020 Replace quadlat socket brim A
L4030 Replace socket brim cust fit A
L4040 Replace molded thigh lacer A
L4045 Replace non-molded thigh lac A
L4050 Replace molded calf lacer A
L4055 Replace non-molded calf lace A
L4060 Replace high roll cuff A
L4070 Replace prox dist upright A
L4080 Repl met band kafo-afo prox A
L4090 Repl met band kafo-afo calf/ A
L4100 Repl leath cuff kafo prox th A
L4110 Repl leath cuff kafo-afo cal A
L4130 Replace pretibial shell A
L4205 Ortho dvc repair per 15 min A
L4210 Orth dev repair/repl minor p A
L4350 Ankle control orthosi prefab A
L4360 Pneumati walking boot prefab A
L4370 Pneumatic full leg splint A
L4380 Pneumatic knee splint A
L4386 Non-pneum walk boot prefab A
L4392 Replace AFO soft interface A
L4394 Replace foot drop spint A
L4396 Static AFO A
L4398 Foot drop splint recumbent A
L5000 Sho insert w arch toe filler A
L5010 Mold socket ank hgt w/ toe f A
L5020 Tibial tubercle hgt w/ toe f A
L5050 Ank symes mold sckt sach ft A
L5060 Symes met fr leath socket ar A
L5100 Molded socket shin sach foot A
L5105 Plast socket jts/thgh lacer A
L5150 Mold sckt ext knee shin sach A
L5160 Mold socket bent knee shin s A
L5200 Kne sing axis fric shin sach A
L5210 No knee/ankle joints w/ ft b A
L5220 No knee joint with artic ali A
L5230 Fem focal defic constant fri A
L5250 Hip canad sing axi cons fric A
L5270 Tilt table locking hip sing A
L5280 Hemipelvect canad sing axis A
L5301 BK mold socket SACH ft endo A
L5311 Knee disart, SACH ft, endo A
L5321 AK open end SACH A
L5331 Hip disart canadian SACH ft A
L5341 Hemipelvectomy canadian SACH A
L5400 Postop dress 1 cast chg bk A
L5410 Postop dsg bk ea add cast ch A
L5420 Postop dsg 1 cast chg ak/d A
L5430 Postop dsg ak ea add cast ch A
L5450 Postop app non-wgt bear dsg A
L5460 Postop app non-wgt bear dsg A
L5500 Init bk ptb plaster direct A
L5505 Init ak ischal plstr direct A
L5510 Prep BK ptb plaster molded A
L5520 Perp BK ptb thermopls direct A
L5530 Prep BK ptb thermopls molded A
L5535 Prep BK ptb open end socket A
L5540 Prep BK ptb laminated socket A
L5560 Prep AK ischial plast molded A
L5570 Prep AK ischial direct form A
L5580 Prep AK ischial thermo mold A
L5585 Prep AK ischial open end A
L5590 Prep AK ischial laminated A
L5595 Hip disartic sach thermopls A
L5600 Hip disart sach laminat mold A
L5610 Above knee hydracadence A
L5611 Ak 4 bar link w/fric swing A
L5613 Ak 4 bar ling w/hydraul swig A
L5614 4-bar link above knee w/swng A
L5616 Ak univ multiplex sys frict A
L5617 AK/BK self-aligning unit ea A
L5618 Test socket symes A
L5620 Test socket below knee A
L5622 Test socket knee disarticula A
L5624 Test socket above knee A
L5626 Test socket hip disarticulat A
L5628 Test socket hemipelvectomy A
L5629 Below knee acrylic socket A
L5630 Syme typ expandabl wall sckt A
L5631 Ak/knee disartic acrylic soc A
L5632 Symes type ptb brim design s A
L5634 Symes type poster opening so A
L5636 Symes type medial opening so A
L5637 Below knee total contact A
L5638 Below knee leather socket A
L5639 Below knee wood socket A
L5640 Knee disarticulat leather so A
L5642 Above knee leather socket A
L5643 Hip flex inner socket ext fr A
L5644 Above knee wood socket A
L5645 Bk flex inner socket ext fra A
L5646 Below knee cushion socket A
L5647 Below knee suction socket A
L5648 Above knee cushion socket A
L5649 Isch containmt/narrow m-l so A
L5650 Tot contact ak/knee disart s A
L5651 Ak flex inner socket ext fra A
L5652 Suction susp ak/knee disart A
L5653 Knee disart expand wall sock A
L5654 Socket insert symes A
L5655 Socket insert below knee A
L5656 Socket insert knee articulat A
L5658 Socket insert above knee A
L5661 Multi-durometer symes A
L5665 Multi-durometer below knee A
L5666 Below knee cuff suspension A
L5668 Socket insert w/o lock lower A
L5670 Bk molded supracondylar susp A
L5671 BK/AK locking mechanism A
L5672 Bk removable medial brim sus A
L5673 Socket insert w lock mech A
L5676 Bk knee joints single axis p A
L5677 Bk knee joints polycentric p A
L5678 Bk joint covers pair A
L5679 Socket insert w/o lock mech A
L5680 Bk thigh lacer non-molded A
L5681 Intl custm cong/latyp insert A
L5682 Bk thigh lacer glut/ischia m A
L5683 Initial custom socket insert A
L5684 Bk fork strap A
L5685 Below knee sus/seal sleeve A
L5686 Bk back check A
L5688 Bk waist belt webbing A
L5690 Bk waist belt padded and lin A
L5692 Ak pelvic control belt light A
L5694 Ak pelvic control belt pad/l A
L5695 Ak sleeve susp neoprene/equa A
L5696 Ak/knee disartic pelvic join A
L5697 Ak/knee disartic pelvic band A
L5698 Ak/knee disartic silesian ba A
L5699 Shoulder harness A
L5700 Replace socket below knee A
L5701 Replace socket above knee A
L5702 Replace socket hip A
L5703 Symes ankle w/o (SACH) foot A
L5704 Custom shape cover BK A
L5705 Custom shape cover AK A
L5706 Custom shape cvr knee disart A
L5707 Custom shape cvr hip disart A
L5710 Kne-shin exo sng axi mnl loc A
L5711 Knee-shin exo mnl lock ultra A
L5712 Knee-shin exo frict swg st A
L5714 Knee-shin exo variable frict A
L5716 Knee-shin exo mech stance ph A
L5718 Knee-shin exo frct swg sta A
L5722 Knee-shin pneum swg frct exo A
L5724 Knee-shin exo fluid swing ph A
L5726 Knee-shin ext jnts fld swg e A
L5728 Knee-shin fluid swg stance A
L5780 Knee-shin pneum/hydra pneum A
L5781 Lower limb pros vacuum pump A
L5782 HD low limb pros vacuum pump A
L5785 Exoskeletal bk ultralt mater A
L5790 Exoskeletal ak ultra-light m A
L5795 Exoskel hip ultra-light mate A
L5810 Endoskel knee-shin mnl lock A
L5811 Endo knee-shin mnl lck ultra A
L5812 Endo knee-shin frct swg st A
L5814 Endo knee-shin hydral swg ph A
L5816 Endo knee-shin polyc mch sta A
L5818 Endo knee-shin frct swg st A
L5822 Endo knee-shin pneum swg frc A
L5824 Endo knee-shin fluid swing p A
L5826 Miniature knee joint A
L5828 Endo knee-shin fluid swg/sta A
L5830 Endo knee-shin pneum/swg pha A
L5840 Multi-axial knee/shin system A
L5845 Knee-shin sys stance flexion A
L5848 Knee-shin sys hydraul stance A
L5850 Endo ak/hip knee extens assi A
L5855 Mech hip extension assist A
L5856 Elec knee-shin swing/stance A
L5857 Elec knee-shin swing only A
L5858 Stance phase only A
L5910 Endo below knee alignable sy A
L5920 Endo ak/hip alignable system A
L5925 Above knee manual lock A
L5930 High activity knee frame A
L5940 Endo bk ultra-light material A
L5950 Endo ak ultra-light material A
L5960 Endo hip ultra-light materia A
L5962 Below knee flex cover system A
L5964 Above knee flex cover system A
L5966 Hip flexible cover system A
L5968 Multiaxial ankle w dorsiflex A
L5970 Foot external keel sach foot A
L5971 SACH foot, replacement A
L5972 Flexible keel foot A
L5974 Foot single axis ankle/foot A
L5975 Combo ankle/foot prosthesis A
L5976 Energy storing foot A
L5978 Ft prosth multiaxial ankl/ft A
L5979 Multi-axial ankle/ft prosth A
L5980 Flex foot system A
L5981 Flex-walk sys low ext prosth A
L5982 Exoskeletal axial rotation u A
L5984 Endoskeletal axial rotation A
L5985 Lwr ext dynamic prosth pylon A
L5986 Multi-axial rotation unit A
L5987 Shank ft w vert load pylon A
L5988 Vertical shock reducing pylo A
L5990 User adjustable heel height A
L5993 Heavy duty feature, foot A
L5994 Heavy duty feature, knee A
L5995 Lower ext pros heavyduty fea A
L5999 Lowr extremity prosthes NOS A
L6000 Par hand robin-aids thum rem A
L6010 Hand robin-aids little/ring A
L6020 Part hand robin-aids no fing A
L6025 Part hand disart myoelectric A
L6050 Wrst MLd sck flx hng tri pad A
L6055 Wrst mold sock w/exp interfa A
L6100 Elb mold sock flex hinge pad A
L6110 Elbow mold sock suspension t A
L6120 Elbow mold doub splt soc ste A
L6130 Elbow stump activated lock h A
L6200 Elbow mold outsid lock hinge A
L6205 Elbow molded w/ expand inter A
L6250 Elbow inter loc elbow forarm A
L6300 Shlder disart int lock elbow A
L6310 Shoulder passive restor comp A
L6320 Shoulder passive restor cap A
L6350 Thoracic intern lock elbow A
L6360 Thoracic passive restor comp A
L6370 Thoracic passive restor cap A
L6380 Postop dsg cast chg wrst/elb A
L6382 Postop dsg cast chg elb dis/ A
L6384 Postop dsg cast chg shlder/t A
L6386 Postop ea cast chg realign A
L6388 Postop applicat rigid dsg on A
L6400 Below elbow prosth tiss shap A
L6450 Elb disart prosth tiss shap A
L6500 Above elbow prosth tiss shap A
L6550 Shldr disar prosth tiss shap A
L6570 Scap thorac prosth tiss shap A
L6580 Wrist/elbow bowden cable mol A
L6582 Wrist/elbow bowden cbl dir f A
L6584 Elbow fair lead cable molded A
L6586 Elbow fair lead cable dir fo A
L6588 Shdr fair lead cable molded A
L6590 Shdr fair lead cable direct A
L6600 Polycentric hinge pair A
L6605 Single pivot hinge pair A
L6610 Flexible metal hinge pair A
L6611 Additional switch, ext power A
L6615 Disconnect locking wrist uni A
L6616 Disconnect insert locking wr A
L6620 Flexion/extension wrist unit A
L6621 Flex/ext wrist w/wo friction A
L6623 Spring-ass rot wrst w/ latch A
L6624 Flex/ext/rotation wrist unit A
L6625 Rotation wrst w/ cable lock A
L6628 Quick disconn hook adapter o A
L6629 Lamination collar w/ couplin A
L6630 Stainless steel any wrist A
L6632 Latex suspension sleeve each A
L6635 Lift assist for elbow A
L6637 Nudge control elbow lock A
L6638 Elec lock on manual pw elbow A
L6639 Heavy duty elbow feature A
L6640 Shoulder abduction joint pai A
L6641 Excursion amplifier pulley t A
L6642 Excursion amplifier lever ty A
L6645 Shoulder flexion-abduction j A
L6646 Multipo locking shoulder jnt A
L6647 Shoulder lock actuator A
L6648 Ext pwrd shlder lock/unlock A
L6650 Shoulder universal joint A
L6655 Standard control cable extra A
L6660 Heavy duty control cable A
L6665 Teflon or equal cable lining A
L6670 Hook to hand cable adapter A
L6672 Harness chest/shlder saddle A
L6675 Harness figure of 8 sing con A
L6676 Harness figure of 8 dual con A
L6677 UE triple control harness A
L6680 Test sock wrist disart/bel e A
L6682 Test sock elbw disart/above A
L6684 Test socket shldr disart/tho A
L6686 Suction socket A
L6687 Frame typ socket bel elbow/w A
L6688 Frame typ sock above elb/dis A
L6689 Frame typ socket shoulder di A
L6690 Frame typ sock interscap-tho A
L6691 Removable insert each A
L6692 Silicone gel insert or equal A
L6693 Lockingelbow forearm cntrbal A
L6694 Elbow socket ins use w/lock A
L6695 Elbow socket ins use w/o lck A
L6696 Cus elbo skt in for con/atyp A
L6697 Cus elbo skt in not con/atyp A
L6698 Below/above elbow lock mech A
L6703 Term dev, passive hand mitt A
L6704 Term dev, sport/rec/work att A
L6706 Term dev mech hook vol open A
L6707 Term dev mech hook vol close A
L6708 Term dev mech hand vol open A
L6709 Term dev mech hand vol close A
L6805 Term dev modifier wrist unit A
L6810 Term dev precision pinch dev A
L6881 Term dev auto grasp feature A
L6882 Microprocessor control uplmb A
L6883 Replc sockt below e/w disa A
L6884 Replc sockt above elbow disa A
L6885 Replc sockt shldr dis/interc A
L6890 Prefab glove for term device A
L6895 Custom glove for term device A
L6900 Hand restorat thumb/1 finger A
L6905 Hand restoration multiple fi A
L6910 Hand restoration no fingers A
L6915 Hand restoration replacmnt g A
L6920 Wrist disarticul switch ctrl A
L6925 Wrist disart myoelectronic c A
L6930 Below elbow switch control A
L6935 Below elbow myoelectronic ct A
L6940 Elbow disarticulation switch A
L6945 Elbow disart myoelectronic c A
L6950 Above elbow switch control A
L6955 Above elbow myoelectronic ct A
L6960 Shldr disartic switch contro A
L6965 Shldr disartic myoelectronic A
L6970 Interscapular-thor switch ct A
L6975 Interscap-thor myoelectronic A
L7007 Adult electric hand A
L7008 Pediatric electric hand A
L7009 Adult electric hook A
L7040 Prehensile actuator A
L7045 Pediatric electric hook A
L7170 Electronic elbow hosmer swit A
L7180 Electronic elbow sequential A
L7181 Electronic elbo simultaneous A
L7185 Electron elbow adolescent sw A
L7186 Electron elbow child switch A
L7190 Elbow adolescent myoelectron A
L7191 Elbow child myoelectronic ct A
L7260 Electron wrist rotator otto A
L7261 Electron wrist rotator utah A
L7266 Servo control steeper or equ A
L7272 Analogue control unb or equa A
L7274 Proportional ctl 12 volt uta A
L7360 Six volt bat otto bock/eq ea A
L7362 Battery chrgr six volt otto A
L7364 Twelve volt battery utah/equ A
L7366 Battery chrgr 12 volt utah/e A
L7367 Replacemnt lithium ionbatter A
L7368 Lithium ion battery charger A
L7400 Add UE prost be/wd, ultlite A
L7401 Add UE prost a/e ultlite mat A
L7402 Add UE prost s/d ultlite mat A
L7403 Add UE prost b/e acrylic A
L7404 Add UE prost a/e acrylic A
L7405 Add UE prost s/d acrylic A
L7499 Upper extremity prosthes NOS A
L7500 Prosthetic dvc repair hourly A
L7510 Prosthetic device repair rep A
L7520 Repair prosthesis per 15 min A
L7600 Prosthetic donning sleeve A
L7900 Male vacuum erection system A
L8000 Mastectomy bra A
L8001 Breast prosthesis bra form A
L8002 Brst prsth bra bilat form A
L8010 Mastectomy sleeve A
L8015 Ext breastprosthesis garment A
L8020 Mastectomy form A
L8030 Breast prosthesis silicone/e A
L8035 Custom breast prosthesis A
L8039 Breast prosthesis NOS A
L8040 Nasal prosthesis A
L8041 Midfacial prosthesis A
L8042 Orbital prosthesis A
L8043 Upper facial prosthesis A
L8044 Hemi-facial prosthesis A
L8045 Auricular prosthesis A
L8046 Partial facial prosthesis A
L8047 Nasal septal prosthesis A
L8048 Unspec maxillofacial prosth A
L8049 Repair maxillofacial prosth A
L8300 Truss single w/ standard pad A
L8310 Truss double w/ standard pad A
L8320 Truss addition to std pad wa A
L8330 Truss add to std pad scrotal A
L8400 Sheath below knee A
L8410 Sheath above knee A
L8415 Sheath upper limb A
L8417 Pros sheath/sock w gel cushn A
L8420 Prosthetic sock multi ply BK A
L8430 Prosthetic sock multi ply AK A
L8435 Pros sock multi ply upper lm A
L8440 Shrinker below knee A
L8460 Shrinker above knee A
L8465 Shrinker upper limb A
L8470 Pros sock single ply BK A
L8480 Pros sock single ply AK A
L8485 Pros sock single ply upper l A
L8499 Unlisted misc prosthetic ser A
L8500 Artificial larynx A
L8501 Tracheostomy speaking valve A
L8505 Artificial larynx, accessory A
L8507 Trach-esoph voice pros pt in A
L8509 Trach-esoph voice pros md in A
L8510 Voice amplifier A
L8511 Indwelling trach insert A
L8512 Gel cap for trach voice pros A
L8513 Trach pros cleaning device A
L8514 Repl trach puncture dilator A
L8515 Gel cap app device for trach A
L8600 Implant breast silicone/eq N
L8603 Collagen imp urinary 2.5 ml N
L8606 Synthetic implnt urinary 1ml N
L8609 Artificial cornea N
L8610 Ocular implant N
L8612 Aqueous shunt prosthesis N
L8613 Ossicular implant N
L8614 Cochlear device N
L8615 Coch implant headset replace A
L8616 Coch implant microphone repl A
L8617 Coch implant trans coil repl A
L8618 Coch implant tran cable repl A
L8619 Replace cochlear processor A
L8621 Repl zinc air battery A
L8622 Repl alkaline battery A
L8623 Lith ion batt CID,non-earlvl A
L8624 Lith ion batt CID, ear level A
L8630 Metacarpophalangeal implant N
L8631 MCP joint repl 2 pc or more N
L8641 Metatarsal joint implant N
L8642 Hallux implant N
L8658 Interphalangeal joint spacer N
L8659 Interphalangeal joint repl N
L8670 Vascular graft, synthetic N
L8680 Implt neurostim elctr each B
L8681 Pt prgrm for implt neurostim A
L8682 Implt neurostim radiofq rec N
L8683 Radiofq trsmtr for implt neu A
L8684 Radiof trsmtr implt scrl neu A
L8685 Implt nrostm pls gen sng rec B
L8686 Implt nrostm pls gen sng non B
L8687 Implt nrostm pls gen dua rec B
L8688 Implt nrostm pls gen dua non B
L8689 External recharg sys intern A
L8690 Aud osseo dev, int/ext comp H 1032
L8691 Aud osseo dev ext snd proces A
L8695 External recharg sys extern A
L8699 Prosthetic implant NOS N
L9900 OP supply/accessory/service A
M0064 Visit for drug monitoring CH Q 0605 1.0016 $63.79 $12.76
M0075 Cellular therapy E
M0076 Prolotherapy E
M0100 Intragastric hypothermia E
M0300 IV chelationtherapy E
M0301 Fabric wrapping of aneurysm E
P2028 Cephalin floculation test A
P2029 Congo red blood test A
P2031 Hair analysis E
P2033 Blood thymol turbidity A
P2038 Blood mucoprotein A
P3000 Screen pap by tech w md supv A
P3001 Screening pap smear by phys B
P7001 Culture bacterial urine E
P9010 Whole blood for transfusion K 0950 4.4374 $282.63 $56.53
P9011 Blood split unit K 0967 2.1237 $135.26 $27.05
P9012 Cryoprecipitate each unit K 0952 0.6843 $43.59 $8.72
P9016 RBC leukocytes reduced K 0954 2.959 $188.47 $37.69
P9017 Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr K 9508 1.0902 $69.44 $13.89
P9019 Platelets, each unit K 0957 1.0834 $69.00 $13.80
P9020 Plaelet rich plasma unit K 0958 5.3744 $342.31 $68.46
P9021 Red blood cells unit K 0959 2.0343 $129.57 $25.91
P9022 Washed red blood cells unit K 0960 4.2092 $268.10 $53.62
P9023 Frozen plasma, pooled, sd K 0949 1.1981 $76.31 $15.26
P9031 Platelets leukocytes reduced K 1013 1.7207 $109.60 $21.92
P9032 Platelets, irradiated K 9500 2.0742 $132.11 $26.42
P9033 Platelets leukoreduced irrad K 0968 2.028 $129.17 $25.83
P9034 Platelets, pheresis K 9507 7.0406 $448.44 $89.69
P9035 Platelet pheres leukoreduced K 9501 7.9954 $509.25 $101.85
P9036 Platelet pheresis irradiated K 9502 7.0075 $446.33 $89.27
P9037 Plate pheres leukoredu irrad K 1019 10.0408 $639.53 $127.91
P9038 RBC irradiated K 9505 3.3259 $211.84 $42.37
P9039 RBC deglycerolized K 9504 5.7938 $369.02 $73.80
P9040 RBC leukoreduced irradiated K 0969 3.8191 $243.25 $48.65
P9041 Albumin (human),5%, 50ml K 0961 0.3757 $23.93 $4.79
P9043 Plasma protein fract,5%,50ml K 0956 1.4392 $91.67 $18.33
P9044 Cryoprecipitatereducedplasma K 1009 1.3131 $83.64 $16.73
P9045 Albumin (human), 5%, 250 ml K 0963 1.1351 $72.30 $14.46
P9046 Albumin (human), 25%, 20 ml K 0964 0.4448 $28.33 $5.67
P9047 Albumin (human), 25%, 50ml K 0965 1.1679 $74.39 $14.88
P9048 Plasmaprotein fract,5%,250ml K 0966 3.9009 $248.46 $49.69
P9050 Granulocytes, pheresis unit K 9506 15.5519 $990.55 $198.11
P9051 Blood, l/r, cmv-neg K 1010 2.3865 $152.00 $30.40
P9052 Platelets, hla-m, l/r, unit K 1011 9.6766 $616.33 $123.27
P9053 Plt, pher, l/r cmv-neg, irr K 1020 10.7802 $686.62 $137.32
P9054 Blood, l/r, froz/degly/wash K 1016 3.352 $213.50 $42.70
P9055 Plt, aph/pher, l/r, cmv-neg K 1017 7.7915 $496.26 $99.25
P9056 Blood, l/r, irradiated K 1018 2.4372 $155.23 $31.05
P9057 RBC, frz/deg/wsh, l/r, irrad K 1021 6.4694 $412.06 $82.41
P9058 RBC, l/r, cmv-neg, irrad K 1022 4.6286 $294.81 $58.96
P9059 Plasma, frz between 8-24hour K 0955 1.2456 $79.34 $15.87
P9060 Fr frz plasma donor retested K 9503 1.1632 $74.09 $14.82
P9603 One-way allow prorated miles A
P9604 One-way allow prorated trip A
P9612 Catheterize for urine spec A
P9615 Urine specimen collect mult N
Q0035 Cardiokymography X 0100 2.8631 $182.36 $41.40 $36.47
Q0081 Infusion ther other than che B
Q0083 Chemo by other than infusion B
Q0084 Chemotherapy by infusion B
Q0085 Chemo by both infusion and o B
Q0091 Obtaining screen pap smear T 0191 0.1414 $9.01 $2.50 $1.80
Q0092 Set up port xray equipment N
Q0111 Wet mounts/ w preparations A
Q0112 Potassium hydroxide preps A
Q0113 Pinworm examinations A
Q0114 Fern test A
Q0115 Post-coital mucous exam A
Q0144 Azithromycin dihydrate, oral E
Q0163 Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg N
Q0164 Prochlorperazine maleate 5mg N
Q0165 Prochlorperazine maleate10mg B
Q0166 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral K 0765 $44.44 $8.89
Q0167 Dronabinol 2.5mg oral N
Q0168 Dronabinol 5mg oral B
Q0169 Promethazine HCl 12.5mg oral N
Q0170 Promethazine HCl 25 mg oral B
Q0171 Chlorpromazine HCl 10mg oral N
Q0172 Chlorpromazine HCl 25mg oral B
Q0173 Trimethobenzamide HCl 250mg N
Q0174 Thiethylperazine maleate10mg N
Q0175 Perphenazine 4mg oral N
Q0176 Perphenazine 8mg oral B
Q0177 Hydroxyzine pamoate 25mg N
Q0178 Hydroxyzine pamoate 50mg B
Q0179 Ondansetron HCl 8mg oral K 0769 $36.21 $7.24
Q0180 Dolasetron mesylate oral K 0763 $47.07 $9.41
Q0181 Unspecified oral anti-emetic E
Q0480 Driver pneumatic vad, rep A
Q0481 Microprcsr cu elec vad, rep A
Q0482 Microprcsr cu combo vad, rep A
Q0483 Monitor elec vad, rep A
Q0484 Monitor elec or comb vad rep A
Q0485 Monitor cable elec vad, rep A
Q0486 Mon cable elec/pneum vad rep A
Q0487 Leads any type vad, rep only A
Q0488 Pwr pack base elec vad, rep A
Q0489 Pwr pck base combo vad, rep A
Q0490 Emr pwr source elec vad, rep A
Q0491 Emr pwr source combo vad rep A
Q0492 Emr pwr cbl elec vad, rep A
Q0493 Emr pwr cbl combo vad, rep A
Q0494 Emr hd pmp elec/combo, rep A
Q0495 Charger elec/combo vad, rep A
Q0496 Battery elec/combo vad, rep A
Q0497 Bat clps elec/comb vad, rep A
Q0498 Holster elec/combo vad, rep A
Q0499 Belt/vest elec/combo vad rep A
Q0500 Filters elec/combo vad, rep A
Q0501 Shwr cov elec/combo vad, rep A
Q0502 Mobility cart pneum vad, rep A
Q0503 Battery pneum vad replacemnt A
Q0504 Pwr adpt pneum vad, rep veh A
Q0505 Miscl supply/accessory vad A
Q0510 Dispens fee immunosupressive B
Q0511 Sup fee antiem,antica,immuno B
Q0512 Px sup fee anti-can sub pres B
Q0513 Disp fee inhal drugs/30 days B
Q0514 Disp fee inhal drugs/90 days B
Q0515 Sermorelin acetate injection K 3050 $1.74 $0.35
Q1003 NTIOL category 3 N
Q1004 Ntiol category 4 N
Q1005 Ntiol category 5 N
Q2004 Bladder calculi irrig sol N
Q2009 Fosphenytoin, 50 mg K 7028 $5.50 $1.10
Q2017 Teniposide, 50 mg K 7035 $261.93 $52.39
Q3001 Brachytherapy Radioelements B
Q3014 Telehealth facility fee A
Q3025 IM inj interferon beta 1-a K 9022 $113.49 $22.70
Q3026 Subc inj interferon beta-1a E
Q3031 Collagen skin test N
Q4001 Cast sup body cast plaster B
Q4002 Cast sup body cast fiberglas B
Q4003 Cast sup shoulder cast plstr B
Q4004 Cast sup shoulder cast fbrgl B
Q4005 Cast sup long arm adult plst B
Q4006 Cast sup long arm adult fbrg B
Q4007 Cast sup long arm ped plster B
Q4008 Cast sup long arm ped fbrgls B
Q4009 Cast sup sht arm adult plstr B
Q4010 Cast sup sht arm adult fbrgl B
Q4011 Cast sup sht arm ped plaster B
Q4012 Cast sup sht arm ped fbrglas B
Q4013 Cast sup gauntlet plaster B
Q4014 Cast sup gauntlet fiberglass B
Q4015 Cast sup gauntlet ped plster B
Q4016 Cast sup gauntlet ped fbrgls B
Q4017 Cast sup lng arm splint plst B
Q4018 Cast sup lng arm splint fbrg B
Q4019 Cast sup lng arm splnt ped p B
Q4020 Cast sup lng arm splnt ped f B
Q4021 Cast sup sht arm splint plst B
Q4022 Cast sup sht arm splint fbrg B
Q4023 Cast sup sht arm splnt ped p B
Q4024 Cast sup sht arm splnt ped f B
Q4025 Cast sup hip spica plaster B
Q4026 Cast sup hip spica fiberglas B
Q4027 Cast sup hip spica ped plstr B
Q4028 Cast sup hip spica ped fbrgl B
Q4029 Cast sup long leg plaster B
Q4030 Cast sup long leg fiberglass B
Q4031 Cast sup lng leg ped plaster B
Q4032 Cast sup lng leg ped fbrgls B
Q4033 Cast sup lng leg cylinder pl B
Q4034 Cast sup lng leg cylinder fb B
Q4035 Cast sup lngleg cylndr ped p B
Q4036 Cast sup lngleg cylndr ped f B
Q4037 Cast sup shrt leg plaster B
Q4038 Cast sup shrt leg fiberglass B
Q4039 Cast sup shrt leg ped plster B
Q4040 Cast sup shrt leg ped fbrgls B
Q4041 Cast sup lng leg splnt plstr B
Q4042 Cast sup lng leg splnt fbrgl B
Q4043 Cast sup lng leg splnt ped p B
Q4044 Cast sup lng leg splnt ped f B
Q4045 Cast sup sht leg splnt plstr B
Q4046 Cast sup sht leg splnt fbrgl B
Q4047 Cast sup sht leg splnt ped p B
Q4048 Cast sup sht leg splnt ped f B
Q4049 Finger splint, static B
Q4050 Cast supplies unlisted B
Q4051 Splint supplies misc B
Q4079 Natalizumab injection CH K 9126 $7.45 $1.49
Q4080 Iloprost inhalation solution Y
Q4081 Epoetin alfa, 100 units ESRD A
Q4082 Drug/bio NOC part B drug CAP B
Q4083 Hyalgan/supartz inj per dose K 0873 $103.86 $20.77
Q4084 Synvisc inj per dose K 0874 $184.89 $36.98
Q4085 Euflexxa inj per dose K 0875 $115.19 $23.04
Q4086 Orthovisc inj per dose K 0877 $196.47 $39.29
Q5001 Hospice in patient home B
Q5002 Hospice in assisted living B
Q5003 Hospice in LT/non-skilled NF B
Q5004 Hospice in SNF B
Q5005 Hospice, inpatient hospital B
Q5006 Hospice in hospice facility B
Q5007 Hospice in LTCH B
Q5008 Hospice in inpatient psych B
Q5009 Hospice care, NOS B
Q9945 LOCM ?149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml CH N
Q9946 LOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9947 LOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9948 LOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9949 LOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9950 LOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9951 LOCM ? 400 mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9952 Inj Gad-base MR contrast,1ml CH N
Q9953 Inj Fe-based MR contrast,1ml CH N
Q9954 Oral MR contrast, 100 ml CH N
Q9955 Inj perflexane lip micros,ml CH N
Q9956 Inj octafluoropropane mic,ml CH N
Q9957 Inj perflutren lip micros,ml CH N
Q9958 HOCM ?149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml N
Q9959 HOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml N
Q9960 HOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml N
Q9961 HOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml N
Q9962 HOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml N
Q9963 HOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml N
Q9964 HOCM? 400mg/ml iodine, 1ml N
R0070 Transport portable x-ray B
R0075 Transport port x-ray multipl B
R0076 Transport portable EKG B
V2020 Vision svcs frames purchases A
V2025 Eyeglasses delux frames E
V2100 Lens spher single plano 4.00 A
V2101 Single visn sphere 4.12-7.00 A
V2102 Singl visn sphere 7.12-20.00 A
V2103 Spherocylindr 4.00d/12-2.00d A
V2104 Spherocylindr 4.00d/2.12-4d A
V2105 Spherocylinder 4.00d/4.25-6d A
V2106 Spherocylinder 4.00d/6.00d A
V2107 Spherocylinder 4.25d/12-2d A
V2108 Spherocylinder 4.25d/2.12-4d A
V2109 Spherocylinder 4.25d/4.25-6d A
V2110 Spherocylinder 4.25d/over 6d A
V2111 Spherocylindr 7.25d/.25-2.25 A
V2112 Spherocylindr 7.25d/2.25-4d A
V2113 Spherocylindr 7.25d/4.25-6d A
V2114 Spherocylinder over 12.00d A
V2115 Lens lenticular bifocal A
V2118 Lens aniseikonic single A
V2121 Lenticular lens, single A
V2199 Lens single vision not oth c A
V2200 Lens spher bifoc plano 4.00d A
V2201 Lens sphere bifocal 4.12-7.0 A
V2202 Lens sphere bifocal 7.12-20. A
V2203 Lens sphcyl bifocal 4.00d/.1 A
V2204 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.00d/2.1 A
V2205 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.00d/4.2 A
V2206 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.00d/ove A
V2207 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.25-7d/. A
V2208 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.25-7/2. A
V2209 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.25-7/4. A
V2210 Lens sphcy bifocal 4.25-7/ov A
V2211 Lens sphcy bifo 7.25-12/.25- A
V2212 Lens sphcyl bifo 7.25-12/2.2 A
V2213 Lens sphcyl bifo 7.25-12/4.2 A
V2214 Lens sphcyl bifocal over 12. A
V2215 Lens lenticular bifocal A
V2218 Lens aniseikonic bifocal A
V2219 Lens bifocal seg width over A
V2220 Lens bifocal add over 3.25d A
V2221 Lenticular lens, bifocal A
V2299 Lens bifocal speciality A
V2300 Lens sphere trifocal 4.00d A
V2301 Lens sphere trifocal 4.12-7. A
V2302 Lens sphere trifocal 7.12-20 A
V2303 Lens sphcy trifocal 4.0/.12- A
V2304 Lens sphcy trifocal 4.0/2.25 A
V2305 Lens sphcy trifocal 4.0/4.25 A
V2306 Lens sphcyl trifocal 4.00/6 A
V2307 Lens sphcy trifocal 4.25-7/. A
V2308 Lens sphc trifocal 4.25-7/2. A
V2309 Lens sphc trifocal 4.25-7/4. A
V2310 Lens sphc trifocal 4.25-7/6 A
V2311 Lens sphc trifo 7.25-12/.25- A
V2312 Lens sphc trifo 7.25-12/2.25 A
V2313 Lens sphc trifo 7.25-12/4.25 A
V2314 Lens sphcyl trifocal over 12 A
V2315 Lens lenticular trifocal A
V2318 Lens aniseikonic trifocal A
V2319 Lens trifocal seg width 28 A
V2320 Lens trifocal add over 3.25d A
V2321 Lenticular lens, trifocal A
V2399 Lens trifocal speciality A
V2410 Lens variab asphericity sing A
V2430 Lens variable asphericity bi A
V2499 Variable asphericity lens A
V2500 Contact lens pmma spherical A
V2501 Cntct lens pmma-toric/prism A
V2502 Contact lens pmma bifocal A
V2503 Cntct lens pmma color vision A
V2510 Cntct gas permeable sphericl A
V2511 Cntct toric prism ballast A
V2512 Cntct lens gas permbl bifocl A
V2513 Contact lens extended wear A
V2520 Contact lens hydrophilic A
V2521 Cntct lens hydrophilic toric A
V2522 Cntct lens hydrophil bifocl A
V2523 Cntct lens hydrophil extend A
V2530 Contact lens gas impermeable A
V2531 Contact lens gas permeable A
V2599 Contact lens/es other type A
V2600 Hand held low vision aids A
V2610 Single lens spectacle mount A
V2615 Telescop/othr compound lens A
V2623 Plastic eye prosth custom A
V2624 Polishing artifical eye A
V2625 Enlargemnt of eye prosthesis A
V2626 Reduction of eye prosthesis A
V2627 Scleral cover shell A
V2628 Fabrication fitting A
V2629 Prosthetic eye other type A
V2630 Anter chamber intraocul lens N
V2631 Iris support intraoclr lens N
V2632 Post chmbr intraocular lens N
V2700 Balance lens A
V2702 Deluxe lens feature E
V2710 Glass/plastic slab off prism A
V2715 Prism lens/es A
V2718 Fresnell prism press-on lens A
V2730 Special base curve A
V2744 Tint photochromatic lens/es A
V2745 Tint, any color/solid/grad A
V2750 Anti-reflective coating A
V2755 UV lens/es A
V2756 Eye glass case E
V2760 Scratch resistant coating A
V2761 Mirror coating B
V2762 Polarization, any lens A
V2770 Occluder lens/es A
V2780 Oversize lens/es A
V2781 Progressive lens per lens B
V2782 Lens, 1.54-1.65 p/1.60-1.79g A
V2783 Lens, ? 1.66 p/?1.80 g A
V2784 Lens polycarb or equal A
V2785 Corneal tissue processing F
V2786 Occupational multifocal lens A
V2788 Presbyopia-correct function E
V2790 Amniotic membrane N
V2797 Vis item/svc in other code A
V2799 Miscellaneous vision service A
V5008 Hearing screening E
V5010 Assessment for hearing aid E
V5011 Hearing aid fitting/checking E
V5014 Hearing aid repair/modifying E
V5020 Conformity evaluation E
V5030 Body-worn hearing aid air E
V5040 Body-worn hearing aid bone E
V5050 Hearing aid monaural in ear E
V5060 Behind ear hearing aid E
V5070 Glasses air conduction E
V5080 Glasses bone conduction E
V5090 Hearing aid dispensing fee E
V5095 Implant mid ear hearing pros E
V5100 Body-worn bilat hearing aid E
V5110 Hearing aid dispensing fee E
V5120 Body-worn binaur hearing aid E
V5130 In ear binaural hearing aid E
V5140 Behind ear binaur hearing ai E
V5150 Glasses binaural hearing aid E
V5160 Dispensing fee binaural E
V5170 Within ear cros hearing aid E
V5180 Behind ear cros hearing aid E
V5190 Glasses cros hearing aid E
V5200 Cros hearing aid dispens fee E
V5210 In ear bicros hearing aid E
V5220 Behind ear bicros hearing ai E
V5230 Glasses bicros hearing aid E
V5240 Dispensing fee bicros E
V5241 Dispensing fee, monaural E
V5242 Hearing aid, monaural, cic E
V5243 Hearing aid, monaural, itc E
V5244 Hearing aid, prog, mon, cic E
V5245 Hearing aid, prog, mon, itc E
V5246 Hearing aid, prog, mon, ite E
V5247 Hearing aid, prog, mon, bte E
V5248 Hearing aid, binaural, cic E
V5249 Hearing aid, binaural, itc E
V5250 Hearing aid, prog, bin, cic E
V5251 Hearing aid, prog, bin, itc E
V5252 Hearing aid, prog, bin, ite E
V5253 Hearing aid, prog, bin, bte E
V5254 Hearing id, digit, mon, cic E
V5255 Hearing aid, digit, mon, itc E
V5256 Hearing aid, digit, mon, ite E
V5257 Hearing aid, digit, mon, bte E
V5258 Hearing aid, digit, bin, cic E
V5259 Hearing aid, digit, bin, itc E
V5260 Hearing aid, digit, bin, ite E
V5261 Hearing aid, digit, bin, bte E
V5262 Hearing aid, disp, monaural E
V5263 Hearing aid, disp, binaural E
V5264 Ear mold/insert E
V5265 Ear mold/insert, disp E
V5266 Battery for hearing device E
V5267 Hearing aid supply/accessory E
V5268 ALD Telephone Amplifier E
V5269 Alerting device, any type E
V5270 ALD, TV amplifier, any type E
V5271 ALD, TV caption decoder E
V5272 Tdd E
V5273 ALD for cochlear implant E
V5274 ALD unspecified E
V5275 Ear impression E
V5298 Hearing aid noc E
V5299 Hearing service B
V5336 Repair communication device E
V5362 Speech screening E
V5363 Language screening E
V5364 Dysphagia screening E

HCPCS code Short descriptor Comment indicator Payment indicator Proposed CY 2008 payment weight Proposed CY 2008 payment
0028T Dexa body composition study N1
0042T Ct perfusion w/contrast, cbf N1
054T Bone surgery using computer CH N1
0055T Bone surgery using computer CH N1
0056T Bone surgery using computer CH N1
0067T Ct colonography;dx Z2 3.1487 $130.36
0071T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 Z2 61.5205 $2,546.95
0072T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 Z2 61.5205 $2,546.95
0073T Delivery, comp imrt Z2 5.7275 $237.12
0126T Chd risk imt study N1
0144T CT heart wo dye; qual calc Z2 1.6768 $69.42
0145T CT heart w/wo dye funct Z2 4.9887 $206.53
0146T CCTA w/wo dye Z2 4.9887 $206.53
0147T CCTA w/wo, quan calcium Z2 4.9887 $206.53
0148T CCTA w/wo, strxr Z2 4.9887 $206.53
0149T CCTA w/wo, strxr quan calc Z2 4.9887 $206.53
0150T CCTA w/wo, disease strxr Z2 4.9887 $206.53
0151T CT heart funct add-on Z2 1.6768 $69.42
0159T Cad breast mri N1
0174T Cad cxr with interp N1
0175T Cad cxr remote N1
70010 Contrast x-ray of brain CH N1
70015 Contrast x-ray of brain CH N1
70030 X-ray eye for foreign body Z3 0.3957 $16.38
70100 X-ray exam of jaw Z3 0.4534 $18.77
70110 X-ray exam of jaw Z3 0.5442 $22.53
70120 X-ray exam of mastoids Z3 0.5111 $21.16
70130 X-ray exam of mastoids Z2 0.7259 $30.05
70134 X-ray exam of middle ear Z3 0.6266 $25.94
70140 X-ray exam of facial bones Z3 0.4534 $18.77
70150 X-ray exam of facial bones Z3 0.6348 $26.28
70160 X-ray exam of nasal bones Z3 0.4700 $19.46
70170 X-ray exam of tear duct CH N1
70190 X-ray exam of eye sockets Z3 0.5196 $21.51
70200 X-ray exam of eye sockets Z3 0.6348 $26.28
70210 X-ray exam of sinuses Z3 0.4700 $19.46
70220 X-ray exam of sinuses Z3 0.5855 $24.24
70240 X-ray exam, pituitary saddle Z3 0.3957 $16.38
70250 X-ray exam of skull Z3 0.5111 $21.16
70260 X-ray exam of skull Z3 0.6761 $27.99
70300 X-ray exam of teeth Z3 0.1978 $8.19
70310 X-ray exam of teeth Z3 0.4865 $20.14
70320 Full mouth x-ray of teeth Z2 0.5739 $23.76
70328 X-ray exam of jaw joint Z3 0.4287 $17.75
70330 X-ray exam of jaw joints Z3 0.7174 $29.70
70332 X-ray exam of jaw joint CH N1
70336 Magnetic image, jaw joint Z2 5.0067 $207.28
70350 X-ray head for orthodontia Z3 0.2638 $10.92
70355 Panoramic x-ray of jaws Z3 0.3297 $13.65
70360 X-ray exam of neck Z3 0.3792 $15.70
70370 Throat x-ray fluoroscopy Z3 1.1708 $48.47
70371 Speech evaluation, complex Z2 1.3270 $54.94
70373 Contrast x-ray of larynx CH N1
70380 X-ray exam of salivary gland Z3 0.5855 $24.24
70390 X-ray exam of salivary duct CH N1
70450 Ct head/brain w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
70460 Ct head/brain w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
70470 Ct head/brain w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
70480 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
70481 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
70482 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/ow/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
70486 Ct maxillofacial w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
70487 Ct maxillofacial w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
70488 Ct maxillofacial w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
70490 Ct soft tissue neck w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
70491 Ct soft tissue neck w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
70492 Ct sft tsue nck w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
70496 Ct angiography, head Z2 5.2818 $218.67
70498 Ct angiography, neck Z2 5.2818 $218.67
70540 Mri orbit/face/neck w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70542 Mri orbit/face/neck w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
70543 Mri orbt/fac/nck w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
70544 Mr angiography head w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70545 Mr angiography head w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
70546 Mr angiograph head w/ow/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
70547 Mr angiography neck w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70548 Mr angiography neck w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
70549 Mr angiograph neck w/ow/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
70551 Mri brain w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70552 Mri brain w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
70553 Mri brain w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
70554 Fmri brain by tech Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70555 Fmri brain by phys/psych Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70557 Mri brain w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
70558 Mri brain w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
70559 Mri brain w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
71010 Chest x-ray Z3 0.3464 $14.34
71015 Chest x-ray Z3 0.4205 $17.41
71020 Chest x-ray Z3 0.4618 $19.12
71021 Chest x-ray Z3 0.5524 $22.87
71022 Chest x-ray Z3 0.6266 $25.94
71023 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy Z3 0.8906 $36.87
71030 Chest x-ray Z3 0.6514 $26.97
71034 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy Z2 1.3270 $54.94
71035 Chest x-ray Z3 0.5029 $20.82
71040 Contrast x-ray of bronchi CH N1
71060 Contrast x-ray of bronchi CH N1
71090 X-ray pacemaker insertion CH N1
71100 X-ray exam of ribs Z3 0.4534 $18.77
71101 X-ray exam of ribs/chest Z3 0.5442 $22.53
71110 X-ray exam of ribs Z3 0.6019 $24.92
71111 X-ray exam of ribs/chest Z3 0.7585 $31.40
71120 X-ray exam of breastbone Z3 0.4947 $20.48
71130 X-ray exam of breastbone Z3 0.5688 $23.55
71250 Ct thorax w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
71260 Ct thorax w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
71270 Ct thorax w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
71275 Ct angiography, chest Z2 5.2818 $218.67
71550 Mri chest w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
71551 Mri chest w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
71552 Mri chest w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
72010 X-ray exam of spine Z2 0.7259 $30.05
72020 X-ray exam of spine Z3 0.3382 $14.00
72040 X-ray exam of neck spine Z3 0.5278 $21.85
72050 X-ray exam of neck spine Z3 0.7585 $31.40
72052 X-ray exam of neck spine Z3 0.9812 $40.62
72069 X-ray exam of trunk spine Z3 0.4783 $19.80
72070 X-ray exam of thoracic spine Z3 0.4947 $20.48
72072 X-ray exam of thoracic spine Z3 0.5771 $23.89
72074 X-ray exam of thoracic spine Z3 0.7256 $30.04
72080 X-ray exam of trunk spine Z3 0.5278 $21.85
72090 X-ray exam of trunk spine Z3 0.6432 $26.63
72100 X-ray exam of lower spine Z3 0.5771 $23.89
72110 X-ray exam of lower spine Z3 0.7915 $32.77
72114 X-ray exam of lower spine Z3 1.0720 $44.38
72120 X-ray exam of lower spine Z3 0.7751 $32.09
72125 Ct neck spine w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
72126 Ct neck spine w/dye CH Z3 5.9614 $246.80
72127 Ct neck spine w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
72128 Ct chest spine w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
72129 Ct chest spine w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
72130 Ct chest spine w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
72131 Ct lumbar spine w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
72132 Ct lumbar spine w/dye CH Z3 5.9529 $246.45
72133 Ct lumbar spine w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
72141 Mri neck spine w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
72142 Mri neck spine w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
72146 Mri chest spine w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
72147 Mri chest spine w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
72148 Mri lumbar spine w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
72149 Mri lumbar spine w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
72156 Mri neck spine w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
72157 Mri chest spine w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
72158 Mri lumbar spine w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
72170 X-ray exam of pelvis Z3 0.3957 $16.38
72190 X-ray exam of pelvis Z3 0.5937 $24.58
72191 Ct angiograph pelv w/ow/dye Z2 5.2818 $218.67
72192 Ct pelvis w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
72193 Ct pelvis w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
72194 Ct pelvis w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
72195 Mri pelvis w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
72196 Mri pelvis w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
72197 Mri pelvis w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
72200 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints Z3 0.4370 $18.09
72202 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints Z3 0.5278 $21.85
72220 X-ray exam of tailbone Z3 0.4452 $18.43
72240 Contrast x-ray of neck spine CH N1
72255 Contrast x-ray, thorax spine CH N1
72265 Contrast x-ray, lower spine CH N1
72270 Contrast x-ray, spine CH N1
72275 Epidurography CH N1
72285 X-ray c/t spine disk CH N1
72291 Perq vertebroplasty, fluor CH N1
72292 Perq vertebroplasty, ct CH N1
72295 X-ray of lower spine disk CH N1
73000 X-ray exam of collar bone Z3 0.4205 $17.41
73010 X-ray exam of shoulder blade Z3 0.4287 $17.75
73020 X-ray exam of shoulder Z3 0.3546 $14.68
73030 X-ray exam of shoulder Z3 0.4370 $18.09
73040 Contrast x-ray of shoulder CH N1
73050 X-ray exam of shoulders Z3 0.5442 $22.53
73060 X-ray exam of humerus Z3 0.4452 $18.43
73070 X-ray exam of elbow Z3 0.4205 $17.41
73080 X-ray exam of elbow Z3 0.5196 $21.51
73085 Contrast x-ray of elbow CH N1
73090 X-ray exam of forearm Z3 0.4205 $17.41
73092 X-ray exam of arm, infant Z3 0.4205 $17.41
73100 X-ray exam of wrist Z3 0.4205 $17.41
73110 X-ray exam of wrist Z3 0.5111 $21.16
73115 Contrast x-ray of wrist CH N1
73120 X-ray exam of hand Z3 0.4041 $16.73
73130 X-ray exam of hand Z3 0.4618 $19.12
73140 X-ray exam of finger(s) Z3 0.4287 $17.75
73200 Ct upper extremity w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
73201 Ct upper extremity w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
73202 Ct uppr extremity w/ow/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
73206 Ct angio upr extrm w/ow/dye Z2 5.2818 $218.67
73218 Mri upper extremity w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
73219 Mri upper extremity w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
73220 Mri uppr extremity w/ow/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
73221 Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
73222 Mri joint upr extrem w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
73223 Mri joint upr extr w/ow/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
73500 X-ray exam of hip Z3 0.3710 $15.36
73510 X-ray exam of hip Z3 0.5196 $21.51
73520 X-ray exam of hips Z3 0.5606 $23.21
73525 Contrast x-ray of hip CH N1
73530 X-ray exam of hip CH N1
73540 X-ray exam of pelvis hips Z3 0.5360 $22.19
73542 X-ray exam, sacroiliac joint CH N1
73550 X-ray exam of thigh Z3 0.4370 $18.09
73560 X-ray exam of knee, 1 or 2 Z3 0.4287 $17.75
73562 X-ray exam of knee, 3 Z3 0.5029 $20.82
73564 X-ray exam, knee, 4 or more Z3 0.5771 $23.89
73565 X-ray exam of knees Z3 0.4370 $18.09
73580 Contrast x-ray of knee joint CH N1
73590 X-ray exam of lower leg Z3 0.4123 $17.07
73592 X-ray exam of leg, infant Z3 0.4205 $17.41
73600 X-ray exam of ankle Z3 0.4041 $16.73
73610 X-ray exam of ankle Z3 0.4700 $19.46
73615 Contrast x-ray of ankle CH N1
73620 X-ray exam of foot Z3 0.3957 $16.38
73630 X-ray exam of foot Z3 0.4618 $19.12
73650 X-ray exam of heel Z3 0.3957 $16.38
73660 X-ray exam of toe(s) Z3 0.4123 $17.07
73700 Ct lower extremity w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
73701 Ct lower extremity w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
73702 Ct lwr extremity w/ow/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
73706 Ct angio lwr extr w/ow/dye Z2 5.2818 $218.67
73718 Mri lower extremity w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
73719 Mri lower extremity w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
73720 Mri lwr extremity w/ow/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
73721 Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
73722 Mri joint of lwr extr w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
73723 Mri joint lwr extr w/ow/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
74000 X-ray exam of abdomen Z3 0.3792 $15.70
74010 X-ray exam of abdomen Z3 0.5278 $21.85
74020 X-ray exam of abdomen Z3 0.5442 $22.53
74022 X-ray exam series, abdomen Z3 0.6514 $26.97
74150 Ct abdomen w/o dye Z2 3.1487 $130.36
74160 Ct abdomen w/dye Z2 4.5485 $188.31
74170 Ct abdomen w/o w/dye Z2 5.3374 $220.97
74175 Ct angio abdom w/o w/dye Z2 5.2818 $218.67
74181 Mri abdomen w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
74182 Mri abdomen w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
74183 Mri abdomen w/o w/dye Z2 8.6689 $358.89
74190 X-ray exam of peritoneum CH N1
74210 Contrst x-ray exam of throat Z3 1.1543 $47.79
74220 Contrast x-ray, esophagus Z3 1.2367 $51.20
74230 Cine/vid x-ray, throat/esoph Z3 1.2534 $51.89
74235 Remove esophagus obstruction CH N1
74240 X-ray exam, upper gi tract Z3 1.4263 $59.05
74241 X-ray exam, upper gi tract Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74245 X-ray exam, upper gi tract Z2 2.2875 $94.70
74246 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74247 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74249 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract Z2 2.2875 $94.70
74250 X-ray exam of small bowel CH Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74251 X-ray exam of small bowel Z2 2.2875 $94.70
74260 X-ray exam of small bowel Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74270 Contrast x-ray exam of colon Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74280 Contrast x-ray exam of colon Z2 2.2875 $94.70
74283 Contrast x-ray exam of colon Z2 1.4387 $59.56
74290 Contrast x-ray, gallbladder Z3 0.8906 $36.87
74291 Contrast x-rays, gallbladder Z3 0.7833 $32.43
74300 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas CH N1
74301 X-rays at surgery add-on CH N1
74305 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas CH N1
74320 Contrast x-ray of bile ducts CH N1
74327 X-ray bile stone removal CH N1
74328 X-ray bile duct endoscopy N1
74329 X-ray for pancreas endoscopy N1
74330 X-ray bile/panc endoscopy N1
74340 X-ray guide for GI tube CH N1
74350 X-ray guide, stomach tube CH N1
74355 X-ray guide, intestinal tube CH N1
74360 X-ray guide, GI dilation CH N1
74363 X-ray, bile duct dilation CH N1
74400 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract Z3 1.6737 $69.29
74410 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract Z3 1.8222 $75.44
74415 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract Z3 2.1273 $88.07
74420 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract Z2 2.6114 $108.11
74425 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract CH N1
74430 Contrast x-ray, bladder CH N1
74440 X-ray, male genital tract CH N1
74445 X-ray exam of penis CH N1
74450 X-ray, urethra/bladder CH N1
74455 X-ray, urethra/bladder CH N1
74470 X-ray exam of kidney lesion CH N1
74475 X-ray control, cath insert CH N1
74480 X-ray control, cath insert CH N1
74485 X-ray guide, GU dilation CH N1
74710 X-ray measurement of pelvis Z3 0.6514 $26.97
74740 X-ray, female genital tract CH N1
74742 X-ray, fallopian tube CH N1
74775 X-ray exam of perineum CH Z3 0.7998 $33.11
75552 Heart mri for morph w/o dye Z2 5.7101 $236.40
75553 Heart mri for morph w/dye Z2 6.7963 $281.37
75554 Cardiac MRI/function Z2 5.7101 $236.40
75555 Cardiac MRI/limited study Z2 5.7101 $236.40
75600 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta CH N1
75605 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta CH N1
75625 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta CH N1
75630 X-ray aorta, leg arteries CH N1
75635 Ct angio abdominal arteries CH N1
75650 Artery x-rays, head neck CH N1
75658 Artery x-rays, arm CH N1
75660 Artery x-rays, head neck CH N1
75662 Artery x-rays, head neck CH N1
75665 Artery x-rays, head neck CH N1
75671 Artery x-rays, head neck CH N1
75676 Artery x-rays, neck CH N1
75680 Artery x-rays, neck CH N1
75685 Artery x-rays, spine CH N1
75705 Artery x-rays, spine CH N1
75710 Artery x-rays, arm/leg CH N1
75716 Artery x-rays, arms/legs CH N1
75722 Artery x-rays, kidney CH N1
75724 Artery x-rays, kidneys CH N1
75726 Artery x-rays, abdomen CH N1
75731 Artery x-rays, adrenal gland CH N1
75733 Artery x-rays, adrenals CH N1
75736 Artery x-rays, pelvis CH N1
75741 Artery x-rays, lung CH N1
75743 Artery x-rays, lungs CH N1
75746 Artery x-rays, lung CH N1
75756 Artery x-rays, chest CH N1
75774 Artery x-ray, each vessel CH N1
75790 Visualize A-V shunt CH N1
75801 Lymph vessel x-ray, arm/leg CH N1
75803 Lymph vessel x-ray,arms/legs CH N1
75805 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk CH N1
75807 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk CH N1
75809 Nonvascular shunt, x-ray CH N1
75810 Vein x-ray, spleen/liver CH N1
75820 Vein x-ray, arm/leg CH N1
75822 Vein x-ray, arms/legs CH N1
75825 Vein x-ray, trunk CH N1
75827 Vein x-ray, chest CH N1
75831 Vein x-ray, kidney CH N1
75833 Vein x-ray, kidneys CH N1
75840 Vein x-ray, adrenal gland CH N1
75842 Vein x-ray, adrenal glands CH N1
75860 Vein x-ray, neck CH N1
75870 Vein x-ray, skull CH N1
75872 Vein x-ray, skull CH N1
75880 Vein x-ray, eye socket CH N1
75885 Vein x-ray, liver CH N1
75887 Vein x-ray, liver CH N1
75889 Vein x-ray, liver CH N1
75891 Vein x-ray, liver CH N1
75893 Venous sampling by catheter N1
75894 X-rays, transcath therapy CH N1
75896 X-rays, transcath therapy CH N1
75898 Follow-up angiography CH N1
75901 Remove cva device obstruct CH N1
75902 Remove cva lumen obstruct CH N1
75940 X-ray placement, vein filter CH N1
75945 Intravascular us CH N1
75946 Intravascular us add-on CH N1
75960 Transcath iv stent rsi CH N1
75961 Retrieval, broken catheter CH N1
75962 Repair arterial blockage CH N1
75964 Repair artery blockage, each CH N1
75966 Repair arterial blockage CH N1
75968 Repair artery blockage, each CH N1
75970 Vascular biopsy CH N1
75978 Repair venous blockage CH N1
75980 Contrast xray exam bile duct CH N1
75982 Contrast xray exam bile duct CH N1
75984 Xray control catheter change CH N1
75989 Abscess drainage under x-ray N1
75992 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N1
75993 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N1
75994 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N1
75995 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N1
75996 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH N1
76000 Fluoroscope examination CH N1
76001 Fluoroscope exam, extensive N1
76010 X-ray, nose to rectum Z3 0.4123 $17.07
76080 X-ray exam of fistula CH N1
76098 X-ray exam, breast specimen Z3 0.2804 $11.61
76100 X-ray exam of body section Z2 1.2024 $49.78
76101 Complex body section x-ray Z2 1.4802 $61.28
76102 Complex body section x-rays Z2 1.4802 $61.28
76120 Cine/video x-rays Z3 1.1379 $47.11
76125 Cine/video x-rays add-on CH N1
76150 X-ray exam, dry process Z3 0.4452 $18.43
76350 Special x-ray contrast study N1
76376 3d render w/o postprocess CH N1
76377 3d rendering w/postprocess CH N1
76380 CAT scan follow-up study Z2 1.6768 $69.42
76496 Fluoroscopic procedure Z2 1.3270 $54.94
76497 Ct procedure Z2 1.6768 $69.42
76498 Mri procedure Z2 5.0067 $207.28
76499 Radiographic procedure Z2 0.7259 $30.05
76506 Echo exam of head Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76510 Ophth us, b quant a CH Z3 1.5995 $66.22
76511 Ophth us, quant a only Z3 1.2534 $51.89
76512 Ophth us, b w/non-quant a Z3 1.0884 $45.06
76513 Echo exam of eye, water bath Z3 1.1626 $48.13
76514 Echo exam of eye, thickness Z3 0.0659 $2.73
76516 Echo exam of eye Z3 0.9070 $37.55
76519 Echo exam of eye Z3 0.9894 $40.96
76529 Echo exam of eye Z3 0.8575 $35.50
76536 Us exam of head and neck CH Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76604 Us exam, chest Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76645 Us exam, breast(s) Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76700 Us exam, abdom, complete Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76705 Echo exam of abdomen Z3 1.4512 $60.08
76770 Us exam abdo back wall, comp Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76775 Us exam abdo back wall, lim Z3 1.4676 $60.76
76776 Us exam k transpl w/doppler Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76800 Us exam, spinal canal Z3 1.4099 $58.37
76801 Ob us 14 wks, single fetus Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76802 Ob us 14 wks, add l fetus Z3 0.7174 $29.70
76805 Ob us /= 14 wks, sngl fetus Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76810 Ob us /= 14 wks, addl fetus Z3 0.9812 $40.62
76811 Ob us, detailed, sngl fetus Z3 2.4737 $102.41
76812 Ob us, detailed, addl fetus Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76813 Ob us nuchal meas, 1 gest Z3 1.4430 $59.74
76814 Ob us nuchal meas, add-on Z3 0.6925 $28.67
76815 Ob us, limited, fetus(s) Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76816 Ob us, follow-up, per fetus Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76817 Transvaginal us, obstetric Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76818 Fetal biophys profile w/nst Z3 1.4430 $59.74
76819 Fetal biophys profil w/o nst Z3 1.2367 $51.20
76820 Umbilical artery echo Z3 0.8329 $34.48
76821 Middle cerebral artery echo Z3 1.3440 $55.64
76825 Echo exam of fetal heart Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76826 Echo exam of fetal heart CH Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76827 Echo exam of fetal heart CH Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76828 Echo exam of fetal heart Z3 0.6514 $26.97
76830 Transvaginal us, non-ob Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76831 Echo exam, uterus Z3 1.6572 $68.61
76856 Us exam, pelvic, complete Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76857 Us exam, pelvic, limited Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76870 Us exam, scrotum Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76872 Us, transrectal Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76873 Echograp trans r, pros study Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76880 Us exam, extremity Z2 1.5657 $64.82
76885 Us exam infant hips, dynamic Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76886 Us exam infant hips, static Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76930 Echo guide, cardiocentesis CH N1
76932 Echo guide for heart biopsy CH N1
76936 Echo guide for artery repair CH N1
76937 Us guide, vascular access N1
76940 Us guide, tissue ablation CH N1
76941 Echo guide for transfusion CH N1
76942 Echo guide for biopsy CH N1
76945 Echo guide, villus sampling CH N1
76946 Echo guide for amniocentesis CH N1
76948 Echo guide, ova aspiration CH N1
76950 Echo guidance radiotherapy CH N1
76965 Echo guidance radiotherapy CH N1
76970 Ultrasound exam follow-up Z2 0.9925 $41.09
76975 GI endoscopic ultrasound CH N1
76977 Us bone density measure Z3 0.3792 $15.70
76998 Us guide, intraop CH N1
76999 Echo examination procedure Z2 0.9925 $41.09
77001 Fluoroguide for vein device N1
77002 Needle localization by xray N1
77003 Fluoroguide for spine inject N1
77011 Ct scan for localization CH N1
77012 Ct scan for needle biopsy CH N1
77013 Ct guide for tissue ablation CH N1
77014 Ct scan for therapy guide CH N1
77021 Mr guidance for needle place CH N1
77022 Mri for tissue ablation CH N1
77031 Stereotact guide for brst bx CH N1
77032 Guidance for needle, breast CH N1
77053 X-ray of mammary duct CH N1
77054 X-ray of mammary ducts CH N1
77071 X-ray stress view Z3 0.3051 $12.63
77072 X-rays for bone age Z3 0.2886 $11.95
77073 X-rays, bone length studies Z3 0.5855 $24.24
77074 X-rays, bone survey, limited Z3 0.8988 $37.21
77075 X-rays, bone survey complete Z2 1.2024 $49.78
77076 X-rays, bone survey, infant Z2 0.7259 $30.05
77077 Joint survey, single view CH Z2 0.7259 $30.05
77078 Ct bone density, axial Z2 1.1920 $49.35
77079 Ct bone density, peripheral CH Z2 1.6768 $69.42
77080 Dxa bone density, axial Z2 1.1920 $49.35
77081 Dxa bone density/peripheral CH Z3 0.5196 $21.51
77082 Dxa bone density, vert fx Z3 0.5442 $22.53
77083 Radiographic absorptiometry Z3 0.4947 $20.48
77084 Magnetic image, bone marrow Z2 5.0067 $207.28
77280 Sbrt management Z2 1.6409 $67.93
77285 Set radiation therapy field Z2 4.1775 $172.95
77290 Set radiation therapy field Z2 4.1775 $172.95
77295 Set radiation therapy field Z3 13.9592 $577.91
77299 Radiation therapy planning Z2 1.6409 $67.93
77300 Radiation therapy dose plan Z3 0.9565 $39.60
77301 Radiotherapy dose plan, imrt Z2 14.0797 $582.90
77305 Teletx isodose plan simple Z3 1.0389 $43.01
77310 Teletx isodose plan intermed Z3 1.3357 $55.30
77315 Teletx isodose plan complex Z3 1.7396 $72.02
77321 Special teletx port plan Z3 2.1601 $89.43
77326 Brachytx isodose calc simp Z2 1.6409 $67.93
77327 Brachytx isodose calc interm Z3 2.9271 $121.18
77328 Brachytx isodose plan compl Z3 3.9164 $162.14
77331 Special radiation dosimetry Z3 0.4205 $17.41
77332 Radiation treatment aid(s) Z3 1.1130 $46.08
77333 Radiation treatment aid(s) Z3 0.8821 $36.52
77334 Radiation treatment aid(s) Z3 2.2923 $94.90
77336 Radiation physics consult Z2 1.6409 $67.93
77370 Radiation physics consult Z2 1.6409 $67.93
77371 Srs, multisource Z3 24.8261 $1,027.80
77399 External radiation dosimetry Z2 1.6409 $67.93
77401 Radiation treatment delivery Z3 0.9234 $38.23
77402 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77403 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77404 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77406 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77407 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77408 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77409 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 1.5000 $62.10
77411 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77412 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77413 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77414 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77416 Radiation treatment delivery Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77417 Radiology port film(s) CH N1
77418 Radiation tx delivery, imrt Z2 5.7275 $237.12
77421 Stereoscopic x-ray guidance CH N1
77422 Neutron beam tx, simple Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77423 Neutron beam tx, complex Z2 2.2933 $94.94
77435 Sbrt management N1
77470 Special radiation treatment Z3 5.1039 $211.30
77520 Proton trmt, simple w/o comp Z2 13.2746 $549.57
77522 Proton trmt, simple w/comp Z2 13.2746 $549.57
77523 Proton trmt, intermediate Z2 15.8841 $657.60
77525 Proton treatment, complex Z2 15.8841 $657.60
77600 Hyperthermia treatment CH Z3 5.1862 $214.71
77605 Hyperthermia treatment Z2 6.0275 $249.54
77610 Hyperthermia treatment Z2 6.0275 $249.54
77615 Hyperthermia treatment Z2 6.0275 $249.54
77620 Hyperthermia treatment CH Z3 5.2440 $217.10
77750 Infuse radioactive materials Z3 1.7481 $72.37
77761 Apply intrcav radiat simple Z3 3.1167 $129.03
77762 Apply intrcav radiat interm Z3 3.8505 $159.41
77763 Apply intrcav radiat compl Z3 4.9389 $204.47
77776 Apply interstit radiat simpl Z3 3.2816 $135.86
77777 Apply interstit radiat inter Z3 3.9742 $164.53
77778 Apply interstit radiat compl Z3 5.2440 $217.10
77781 High intensity brachytherapy Z3 10.0097 $414.40
77782 High intensity brachytherapy Z2 11.6098 $480.65
77783 High intensity brachytherapy Z2 11.6098 $480.65
77784 High intensity brachytherapy Z2 11.6098 $480.65
77789 Apply surface radiation Z3 0.8657 $35.84
77790 Radiation handling N1
77799 Radium/radioisotope therapy Z2 8.3915 $347.41
78000 Thyroid, single uptake Z3 1.1213 $46.42
78001 Thyroid, multiple uptakes Z3 1.4263 $59.05
78003 Thyroid suppress/stimul Z3 1.1295 $46.76
78006 Thyroid imaging with uptake Z2 2.8272 $117.05
78007 Thyroid image, mult uptakes Z3 2.2179 $91.82
78010 Thyroid imaging Z3 2.3746 $98.31
78011 Thyroid imaging with flow CH Z3 2.7457 $113.67
78015 Thyroid met imaging Z3 3.1249 $129.37
78016 Thyroid met imaging/studies Z2 4.4988 $186.25
78018 Thyroid met imaging, body Z2 4.4988 $186.25
78020 Thyroid met uptake CH N1
78070 Parathyroid nuclear imaging CH Z3 3.0343 $125.62
78075 Adrenal nuclear imaging Z2 3.6540 $151.28
78099 Endocrine nuclear procedure Z2 2.8272 $117.05
78102 Bone marrow imaging, ltd Z3 2.4406 $101.04
78103 Bone marrow imaging, mult Z3 3.3804 $139.95
78104 Bone marrow imaging, body CH Z3 4.0732 $168.63
78110 Plasma volume, single Z3 1.2285 $50.86
78111 Plasma volume, multiple Z3 1.8882 $78.17
78120 Red cell mass, single Z3 1.5171 $62.81
78121 Red cell mass, multiple Z3 2.0447 $84.65
78122 Blood volume Z3 2.7374 $113.33
78130 Red cell survival study Z3 2.4983 $103.43
78135 Red cell survival kinetics CH Z3 5.3923 $223.24
78140 Red cell sequestration Z3 2.7126 $112.30
78185 Spleen imaging Z3 3.0012 $124.25
78190 Platelet survival, kinetics Z2 3.2810 $135.83
78191 Platelet survival Z2 3.2810 $135.83
78195 Lymph system imaging Z2 4.1916 $173.53
78199 Blood/lymph nuclear exam Z2 4.1916 $173.53
78201 Liver imaging Z3 2.7870 $115.38
78202 Liver imaging with flow Z3 3.2650 $135.17
78205 Liver imaging (3D) Z3 4.4524 $184.33
78206 Liver image (3d) with flow Z2 4.5297 $187.53
78215 Liver and spleen imaging Z3 3.0754 $127.32
78216 Liver spleen image/flow Z3 2.4983 $103.43
78220 Liver function study Z3 2.6961 $111.62
78223 Hepatobiliary imaging Z2 4.5297 $187.53
78230 Salivary gland imaging Z3 2.5065 $103.77
78231 Serial salivary imaging Z3 2.3582 $97.63
78232 Salivary gland function exam Z3 2.5065 $103.77
78258 Esophageal motility study Z3 3.3476 $138.59
78261 Gastric mucosa imaging Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78262 Gastroesophageal reflux exam Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78264 Gastric emptying study Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78270 Vit B-12 absorption exam Z3 1.3853 $57.35
78271 Vit b-12 absrp exam, int fac Z3 1.4181 $58.71
78272 Vit B-12 absorp, combined Z3 1.7563 $72.71
78278 Acute GI blood loss imaging Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78282 GI protein loss exam Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78290 Meckel's divert exam Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78291 Leveen/shunt patency exam Z3 3.6196 $149.85
78299 GI nuclear procedure Z2 3.8546 $159.58
78300 Bone imaging, limited area Z3 2.6302 $108.89
78305 Bone imaging, multiple areas Z3 3.5949 $148.83
78306 Bone imaging, whole body CH Z2 3.9566 $163.80
78315 Bone imaging, 3 phase Z2 3.9566 $163.80
78320 Bone imaging (3D) Z2 3.9566 $163.80
78399 Musculoskeletal nuclear exam Z2 3.9566 $163.80
78414 Non-imaging heart function Z2 5.4404 $225.23
78428 Cardiac shunt imaging Z3 2.9106 $120.50
78445 Vascular flow imaging CH Z3 2.5065 $103.77
78456 Acute venous thrombus image Z2 3.0424 $125.96
78457 Venous thrombosis imaging CH Z3 2.8857 $119.47
78458 Ven thrombosis images, bilat Z2 3.0424 $125.96
78459 Heart muscle imaging (PET) Z2 42.5674 $1,762.29
78460 Heart muscle blood, single Z3 2.7210 $112.65
78461 Heart muscle blood, multiple Z3 3.3886 $140.29
78464 Heart image (3d), single CH Z3 5.0708 $209.93
78465 Heart image (3d), multiple CH Z3 9.1935 $380.61
78466 Heart infarct image Z3 2.7952 $115.72
78468 Heart infarct image (ef) Z3 3.7350 $154.63
78469 Heart infarct image (3D) CH Z3 4.5019 $186.38
78472 Gated heart, planar, single CH Z3 4.5430 $188.08
78473 Gated heart, multiple Z2 5.4404 $225.23
78478 Heart wall motion add-on CH N1
78480 Heart function add-on CH N1
78481 Heart first pass, single Z3 3.9988 $165.55
78483 Heart first pass, multiple Z2 5.4404 $225.23
78491 Heart image (pet), single Z2 42.5674 $1,762.29
78492 Heart image (pet), multiple Z2 42.5674 $1,762.29
78494 Heart image, spect CH Z3 5.2109 $215.73
78496 Heart first pass add-on CH N1
78499 Cardiovascular nuclear exam Z2 5.4404 $225.23
78580 Lung perfusion imaging Z2 3.2976 $136.52
78584 Lung V/Q image single breath Z3 2.3911 $98.99
78585 Lung V/Q imaging Z2 5.1617 $213.69
78586 Aerosol lung image, single Z3 2.6879 $111.28
78587 Aerosol lung image, multiple Z3 3.2734 $135.52
78588 Perfusion lung image Z3 4.6420 $192.18
78591 Vent image, 1 breath, 1 proj Z3 2.7870 $115.38
78593 Vent image, 1 proj, gas Z3 3.2899 $136.20
78594 Vent image, mult proj, gas Z2 3.2976 $136.52
78596 Lung differential function Z2 5.1617 $213.69
78599 Respiratory nuclear exam Z2 3.2976 $136.52
78600 Brain imaging, ltd static Z3 3.2568 $134.83
78601 Brain imaging, ltd w/flow CH Z2 3.3325 $137.97
78605 Brain imaging, complete Z3 3.2568 $134.83
78606 Brain imaging, compl w/flow CH Z3 4.9389 $204.47
78607 Brain imaging (3D) CH Z3 6.8599 $284.00
78608 Brain imaging (PET) Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78610 Brain flow imaging only Z3 2.3829 $98.65
78615 Cerebral vascular flow image Z3 3.7186 $153.95
78630 Cerebrospinal fluid scan CH Z3 5.4582 $225.97
78635 CSF ventriculography CH Z3 4.4688 $185.01
78645 CSF shunt evaluation Z2 3.3325 $137.97
78647 Cerebrospinal fluid scan CH Z3 6.5056 $269.33
78650 CSF leakage imaging CH Z3 5.2853 $218.81
78660 Nuclear exam of tear flow Z3 2.5147 $104.11
78699 Nervous system nuclear exam Z2 3.3325 $137.97
78700 Kidney imaging, morphol Z3 2.9766 $123.23
78701 Kidney imaging with flow Z3 3.5618 $147.46
78707 Kflow/funct image w/o drug CH Z3 3.9082 $161.80
78708 Kflow/funct image w/drug Z3 3.0589 $126.64
78709 Kflow/funct image, multiple Z2 5.0935 $210.87
78710 Kidney imaging (3D) CH Z3 4.4771 $185.35
78725 Kidney function study Z2 1.5806 $65.44
78730 Urinary bladder retention Z2 0.6416 $26.56
78740 Ureteral reflux study Z3 3.0507 $126.30
78761 Testicular imaging w/flow Z3 3.2321 $133.81
78799 Genitourinary nuclear exam Z2 5.0935 $210.87
78800 Tumor imaging, limited area Z3 3.0589 $126.64
78801 Tumor imaging, mult areas Z3 4.0732 $168.63
78802 Tumor imaging, whole body CH Z3 5.4336 $224.95
78803 Tumor imaging (3D) CH Z3 6.8188 $282.30
78804 Tumor imaging, whole body CH Z3 10.3807 $429.76
78805 Abscess imaging, ltd area Z3 3.0012 $124.25
78806 Abscess imaging, whole body CH Z3 5.8870 $243.72
78807 Nuclear localization/abscess CH Z3 6.7116 $277.86
78811 Tumor imaging (pet), limited Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78812 Tumor image (pet)/skul-thigh Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78813 Tumor image (pet) full body Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78814 Tumor image pet/ct, limited Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78815 Tumorimage pet/ct skul-thigh Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78816 Tumor image pet/ct full body Z2 17.3837 $719.69
78890 Nuclear medicine data proc N1
78891 Nuclear med data proc N1
78999 Nuclear diagnostic exam Z2 1.5806 $65.44
79005 Nuclear rx, oral admin Z3 1.5913 $65.88
79101 Nuclear rx, iv admin Z3 1.6572 $68.61
79200 Nuclear rx, intracav admin Z3 1.7150 $71.00
79300 Nuclr rx, interstit colloid Z2 3.4563 $143.09
79403 Hematopoietic nuclear tx Z3 2.6384 $109.23
79440 Nuclear rx, intra-articular Z3 1.5418 $63.83
79445 Nuclear rx, intra-arterial Z2 3.4563 $143.09
79999 Nuclear medicine therapy Z2 3.4563 $143.09
90371 Hep b ig, im K2 $132.42
90375 Rabies ig, im/sc K2 $64.82
90376 Rabies ig, heat treated K2 $69.40
90396 Varicella-zoster ig, im K2 $121.58
90585 Bcg vaccine, percut K2 $112.56
90675 Rabies vaccine, im K2 $145.53
90676 Rabies vaccine, id K2 $124.09
90708 Measles-rubella vaccine, sc K2 $61.10
90720 Dtp/hib vaccine, im CH N1
90727 Plague vaccine, im CH N1
90733 Meningococcal vaccine, sc K2 $88.59
90734 Meningococcal vaccine, im K2 $72.03
90735 Encephalitis vaccine, sc K2 $98.17
A4218 Sterile saline or water N1
A4220 Infusion pump refill kit N1
A4248 Chlorhexidine antisept N1
A4262 Temporary tear duct plug N1
A4263 Permanent tear duct plug N1
A4270 Disposable endoscope sheath N1
A4300 Cath impl vasc access portal N1
A4301 Implantable access syst perc N1
A4305 Drug delivery system =50 ML N1
A4306 Drug delivery system =50 ml N1
A9527 Iodine I-125 sodium iodide CH H2 $28.62
A9698 Non-rad contrast materialNOC N1
C1713 Anchor/screw bn/bn,tis/bn N1
C1714 Cath, trans atherectomy, dir N1
C1715 Brachytherapy needle N1
C1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 CH H2 $31.95
C1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 CH H2 $173.40
C1719 Brachytx sour,Non-HDR Ir-192 CH H2 $57.40
C1721 AICD, dual chamber N1
C1722 AICD, single chamber N1
C1724 Cath, trans atherec,rotation N1
C1725 Cath, translumin non-laser N1
C1726 Cath, bal dil, non-vascular N1
C1727 Cath, bal tis dis, non-vas N1
C1728 Cath, brachytx seed adm N1
C1729 Cath, drainage N1
C1730 Cath, EP, 19 or few elect N1
C1731 Cath, EP, 20 or more elec N1
C1732 Cath, EP, diag/abl, 3D/vect N1
C1733 Cath, EP, othr than cool-tip N1
C1750 Cath, hemodialysis,long-term N1
C1751 Cath, inf, per/cent/midline N1
C1752 Cath,hemodialysis,short-term N1
C1753 Cath, intravas ultrasound N1
C1754 Catheter, intradiscal N1
C1755 Catheter, intraspinal N1
C1756 Cath, pacing, transesoph N1
C1757 Cath, thrombectomy/embolect N1
C1758 Catheter, ureteral N1
C1759 Cath, intra echocardiography N1
C1760 Closure dev, vasc N1
C1762 Conn tiss, human(inc fascia) N1
C1763 Conn tiss, non-human N1
C1764 Event recorder, cardiac N1
C1765 Adhesion barrier N1
C1766 Intro/sheath,strble,non-peel N1
C1767 Generator, neuro non-recharg N1
C1768 Graft, vascular N1
C1769 Guide wire N1
C1770 Imaging coil, MR, insertable N1
C1771 Rep dev, urinary, w/sling N1
C1772 Infusion pump, programmable N1
C1773 Ret dev, insertable N1
C1776 Joint device (implantable) N1
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil N1
C1778 Lead, neurostimulator N1
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD N1
C1780 Lens, intraocular (new tech) N1
C1781 Mesh (implantable) N1
C1782 Morcellator N1
C1783 Ocular imp, aqueous drain de N1
C1784 Ocular dev, intraop, det ret N1
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp N1
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp N1
C1787 Patient progr, neurostim N1
C1788 Port, indwelling, imp N1
C1789 Prosthesis, breast, imp N1
C1813 Prosthesis, penile, inflatab N1
C1814 Retinal tamp, silicone oil N1
C1815 Pros, urinary sph, imp N1
C1816 Receiver/transmitter, neuro N1
C1817 Septal defect imp sys N1
C1818 Integrated keratoprosthesis N1
C1819 Tissue localization-excision N1
C1820 Generator neuro rechg bat sy CH N1
C1821 Interspinous implant J7
C1874 Stent, coated/cov w/del sys N1
C1875 Stent, coated/cov w/o del sy N1
C1876 Stent, non-coa/non-cov w/del N1
C1877 Stent, non-coat/cov w/o del N1
C1878 Matrl for vocal cord N1
C1879 Tissue marker, implantable N1
C1880 Vena cava filter N1
C1881 Dialysis access system N1
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual N1
C1883 Adapt/ext, pacing/neuro lead N1
C1884 Embolization Protect syst N1
C1885 Cath, translumin angio laser N1
C1887 Catheter, guiding N1
C1888 Endovas non-cardiac abl cath N1
C1891 Infusion pump,non-prog, perm N1
C1892 Intro/sheath,fixed,peel-away N1
C1893 Intro/sheath, fixed,non-peel N1
C1894 Intro/sheath, non-laser N1
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil N1
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual N1
C1897 Lead, neurostim test kit N1
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans N1
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination N1
C1900 Lead, coronary venous N1
C2614 Probe, perc lumb disc N1
C2615 Sealant, pulmonary, liquid N1
C2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 CH H2 $11,943.79
C2617 Stent, non-cor, tem w/o del N1
C2618 Probe, cryoablation N1
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp N1
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp N1
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual N1
C2622 Prosthesis, penile, non-inf N1
C2625 Stent, non-cor, tem w/del sy N1
C2626 Infusion pump, non-prog,temp N1
C2627 Cath, suprapubic/cystoscopic N1
C2628 Catheter, occlusion N1
C2629 Intro/sheath, laser N1
C2630 Cath, EP, cool-tip N1
C2631 Rep dev, urinary, w/o sling N1
C2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 CH H2 $29.93
C2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 CH H2 $47.06
C2636 Brachytx linear source,P-103 CH H2 $37.09
C8900 MRA w/cont, abd Z2 6.7963 $281.37
C8901 MRA w/o cont, abd Z2 5.7101 $236.40
C8902 MRA w/o fol w/cont, abd Z2 8.6689 $358.89
C8903 MRI w/cont, breast, uni Z2 6.7963 $281.37
C8904 MRI w/o cont, breast, uni Z2 5.7101 $236.40
C8905 MRI w/o fol w/cont, brst, un Z2 8.6689 $358.89
C8906 MRI w/cont, breast, bi Z2 6.7963 $281.37
C8907 MRI w/o cont, breast, bi Z2 5.7101 $236.40
C8908 MRI w/o fol w/cont, breast, Z2 8.6689 $358.89
C8909 MRA w/cont, chest Z2 6.7963 $281.37
C8910 MRA w/o cont, chest Z2 5.7101 $236.40
C8911 MRA w/o fol w/cont, chest Z2 8.6689 $358.89
C8912 MRA w/cont, lwr ext Z2 6.7963 $281.37
C8913 MRA w/o cont, lwr ext Z2 5.7101 $236.40
C8914 MRA w/o fol w/cont, lwr ext Z2 8.6689 $358.89
C8918 MRA w/cont, pelvis Z2 6.7963 $281.37
C8919 MRA w/o cont, pelvis Z2 5.7101 $236.40
C8920 MRA w/o fol w/cont, pelvis Z2 8.6689 $358.89
C9003 Palivizumab, per 50 mg K2 $677.97
C9113 Inj pantoprazole sodium, via N1
C9121 Injection, argatroban K2 $17.87
C9232 Injection, idursulfase K2 $455.03
C9233 Injection, ranibizumab K2 $2,030.92
C9234 Inj, alglucosidase alfa K2 $1.26
C9235 Injection, panitumumab K2 $84.80
C9350 Porous collagen tube per cm K2 $485.91
C9351 Acellular derm tissue percm2 K2 $41.59
C9399 Unclassified drugs or biolog K7
E0616 Cardiac event recorder N1
E0749 Elec osteogen stim implanted N1
E0782 Non-programble infusion pump N1
E0783 Programmable infusion pump N1
E0785 Replacement impl pump cathet N1
E0786 Implantable pump replacement N1
G0130 Single energy x-ray study Z3 0.5278 $21.85
G0173 Linear acc stereo radsur com Z2 61.5205 $2,546.95
G0251 Linear acc based stero radio Z2 17.1992 $712.05
G0259 Inject for sacroiliac joint N1
G0269 Occlusive device in vein art N1
G0288 Recon, CTA for surg plan CH N1
G0289 Arthro, loose body + chondro N1
G0339 Robot lin-radsurg com, first Z2 61.5205 $2,546.95
G0340 Robt lin-radsurg fractx 2-5 Z2 47.3767 $1,961.40
J0120 Tetracyclin injection N1
J0128 Abarelix injection K2 $67.97
J0129 Abatacept injection K2 $18.69
J0130 Abciximab injection K2 $409.26
J0132 Acetylcysteine injection CH N1
J0133 Acyclovir injection N1
J0135 Adalimumab injection K2 $316.02
J0150 Injection adenosine 6 MG K2 $22.65
J0152 Adenosine injection K2 $68.50
J0170 Adrenalin epinephrin inject N1
J0180 Agalsidase beta injection K2 $1.26
J0190 Inj biperiden lactate/5 mg CH N1
J0200 Alatrofloxacin mesylate N1
J0205 Alglucerase injection K2 $38.85
J0207 Amifostine K2 $476.10
J0210 Methyldopate hcl injection K2 $10.01
J0215 Alefacept K2 $25.82
J0256 Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor K2 $3.24
J0278 Amikacin sulfate injection N1
J0280 Aminophyllin 250 MG inj N1
J0282 Amiodarone HCl N1
J0285 Amphotericin B N1
J0287 Amphotericin b lipid complex K2 $10.28
J0288 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate K2 $11.89
J0289 Amphotericin b liposome inj K2 $17.07
J0290 Ampicillin 500 MG inj N1
J0295 Ampicillin sodium per 1.5 gm N1
J0300 Amobarbital 125 MG inj N1
J0330 Succinycholine chloride inj N1
J0348 Anadulafungin injection K2 $1.91
J0350 Injection anistreplase 30 u K2 $2,693.80
J0360 Hydralazine hcl injection N1
J0364 Apomorphine hydrochloride CH N1
J0365 Aprotonin, 10,000 kiu K2 $2.50
J0380 Inj metaraminol bitartrate CH N1
J0390 Chloroquine injection N1
J0395 Arbutamine HCl injection CH N1
J0456 Azithromycin N1
J0460 Atropine sulfate injection N1
J0470 Dimecaprol injection N1
J0475 Baclofen 10 MG injection K2 $195.18
J0476 Baclofen intrathecal trial K2 $70.92
J0480 Basiliximab K2 $1,347.14
J0500 Dicyclomine injection N1
J0515 Inj benztropine mesylate N1
J0520 Bethanechol chloride inject CH K2 $32.66
J0530 Penicillin g benzathine inj N1
J0540 Penicillin g benzathine inj N1
J0550 Penicillin g benzathine inj N1
J0560 Penicillin g benzathine inj N1
J0570 Penicillin g benzathine inj N1
J0580 Penicillin g benzathine inj N1
J0583 Bivalirudin K2 $1.72
J0585 Botulinum toxin a per unit K2 $5.05
J0587 Botulinum toxin type B K2 $8.30
J0592 Buprenorphine hydrochloride N1
J0594 Busulfan injection K2 $8.80
J0595 Butorphanol tartrate 1 mg N1
J0600 Edetate calcium disodium inj CH N1
J0610 Calcium gluconate injection N1
J0620 Calcium glycer lact/10 ML N1
J0630 Calcitonin salmon injection N1
J0636 Inj calcitriol per 0.1 mcg N1
J0637 Caspofungin acetate K2 $30.07
J0640 Leucovorin calcium injection N1
J0670 Inj mepivacaine HCL/10 ml N1
J0690 Cefazolin sodium injection N1
J0692 Cefepime HCl for injection N1
J0694 Cefoxitin sodium injection N1
J0696 Ceftriaxone sodium injection N1
J0697 Sterile cefuroxime injection N1
J0698 Cefotaxime sodium injection N1
J0702 Betamethasone acetsod phosp N1
J0704 Betamethasone sod phosp/4 MG N1
J0706 Caffeine citrate injection CH N1
J0710 Cephapirin sodium injection N1
J0713 Inj ceftazidime per 500 mg N1
J0715 Ceftizoxime sodium / 500 MG N1
J0720 Chloramphenicol sodium injec N1
J0725 Chorionic gonadotropin/1000u N1
J0735 Clonidine hydrochloride K2 $62.86
J0740 Cidofovir injection K2 $754.62
J0743 Cilastatin sodium injection N1
J0744 Ciprofloxacin iv N1
J0745 Inj codeine phosphate /30 MG N1
J0760 Colchicine injection N1
J0770 Colistimethate sodium inj N1
J0780 Prochlorperazine injection N1
J0795 Corticorelin ovine triflutal K2 $4.26
J0800 Corticotropin injection K2 $126.52
J0835 Inj cosyntropin per 0.25 MG K2 $63.25
J0850 Cytomegalovirus imm IV /vial K2 $859.86
J0878 Daptomycin injection K2 $0.33
J0881 Darbepoetin alfa, non-esrd K2 $3.11
J0885 Epoetin alfa, non-esrd K2 $9.36
J0894 Decitabine injection K2 $26.48
J0895 Deferoxamine mesylate inj CH N1
J0900 Testosterone enanthate inj N1
J0945 Brompheniramine maleate inj N1
J0970 Estradiol valerate injection N1
J1000 Depo-estradiol cypionate inj N1
J1020 Methylprednisolone 20 MG inj N1
J1030 Methylprednisolone 40 MG inj N1
J1040 Methylprednisolone 80 MG inj N1
J1051 Medroxyprogesterone inj N1
J1060 Testosterone cypionate 1 ML N1
J1070 Testosterone cypionat 100 MG N1
J1080 Testosterone cypionat 200 MG N1
J1094 Inj dexamethasone acetate N1
J1100 Dexamethasone sodium phos N1
J1110 Inj dihydroergotamine mesylt N1
J1120 Acetazolamid sodium injectio N1
J1160 Digoxin injection N1
J1162 Digoxin immune fab (ovine) K2 $511.48
J1165 Phenytoin sodium injection N1
J1170 Hydromorphone injection N1
J1180 Dyphylline injection N1
J1190 Dexrazoxane HCl injection K2 $172.43
J1200 Diphenhydramine hcl injectio N1
J1205 Chlorothiazide sodium inj K2 $122.67
J1212 Dimethyl sulfoxide 50% 50 ML N1
J1230 Methadone injection N1
J1240 Dimenhydrinate injection N1
J1245 Dipyridamole injection N1
J1250 Inj dobutamine HCL/250 mg N1
J1260 Dolasetron mesylate K2 $6.05
J1265 Dopamine injection N1
J1270 Injection, doxercalciferol N1
J1320 Amitriptyline injection N1
J1324 Enfuvirtide injection K2 $22.69
J1325 Epoprostenol injection N1
J1327 Eptifibatide injection K2 $15.90
J1330 Ergonovine maleate injection CH N1
J1335 Ertapenem injection N1
J1364 Erythro lactobionate /500 MG N1
J1380 Estradiol valerate 10 MG inj N1
J1390 Estradiol valerate 20 MG inj N1
J1410 Inj estrogen conjugate 25 MG K2 $60.32
J1430 Ethanolamine oleate 100 mg K2 $78.26
J1435 Injection estrone per 1 MG N1
J1436 Etidronate disodium inj K2 $70.73
J1438 Etanercept injection K2 $160.03
J1440 Filgrastim 300 mcg injection K2 $187.68
J1441 Filgrastim 480 mcg injection K2 $297.75
J1450 Fluconazole N1
J1451 Fomepizole, 15 mg K2 $12.28
J1452 Intraocular Fomivirsen na CH N1
J1455 Foscarnet sodium injection CH N1
J1457 Gallium nitrate injection CH K2 $1.47
J1458 Galsulfase injection K2 $297.09
J1460 Gamma globulin 1 CC inj K2 $11.31
J1470 Gamma globulin 2 CC inj CH K2 $22.63
J1480 Gamma globulin 3 CC inj CH K2 $33.93
J1490 Gamma globulin 4 CC inj CH K2 $45.25
J1500 Gamma globulin 5 CC inj CH K2 $56.56
J1510 Gamma globulin 6 CC inj CH K2 $67.91
J1520 Gamma globulin 7 CC inj CH K2 $79.14
J1530 Gamma globulin 8 CC inj CH K2 $90.50
J1540 Gamma globulin 9 CC inj CH K2 $101.88
J1550 Gamma globulin 10 CC inj CH K2 $113.13
J1560 Gamma globulin 10 CC inj CH K2 $113.13
J1562 Immune globulin subcutaneous K2 $12.60
J1565 RSV-ivig K2 $16.02
J1566 Immune globulin, powder K2 $25.48
J1567 Immune globulin, liquid K2 $30.28
J1570 Ganciclovir sodium injection N1
J1580 Garamycin gentamicin inj N1
J1590 Gatifloxacin injection N1
J1595 Injection glatiramer acetate N1
J1600 Gold sodium thiomaleate inj N1
J1610 Glucagon hydrochloride/1 MG K2 $65.64
J1620 Gonadorelin hydroch/ 100 mcg K2 $178.59
J1626 Granisetron HCl injection K2 $7.43
J1630 Haloperidol injection N1
J1631 Haloperidol decanoate inj N1
J1640 Hemin, 1 mg K2 $6.74
J1642 Inj heparin sodium per 10 u N1
J1644 Inj heparin sodium per 1000u N1
J1645 Dalteparin sodium N1
J1650 Inj enoxaparin sodium N1
J1652 Fondaparinux sodium CH K2 $5.82
J1655 Tinzaparin sodium injection CH N1
J1670 Tetanus immune globulin inj K2 $96.35
J1700 Hydrocortisone acetate inj N1
J1710 Hydrocortisone sodium ph inj N1
J1720 Hydrocortisone sodium succ i N1
J1730 Diazoxide injection K2 $113.24
J1740 Ibandronate sodium injection K2 $138.71
J1742 Ibutilide fumarate injection K2 $264.40
J1745 Infliximab injection K2 $53.25
J1751 Iron dextran 165 injection K2 $11.61
J1752 Iron dextran 267 injection K2 $10.32
J1756 Iron sucrose injection K2 $0.37
J1785 Injection imiglucerase /unit K2 $3.89
J1790 Droperidol injection N1
J1800 Propranolol injection N1
J1815 Insulin injection N1
J1817 Insulin for insulin pump use N1
J1830 Interferon beta-1b / .25 MG K2 $84.12
J1835 Itraconazole injection K2 $38.05
J1840 Kanamycin sulfate 500 MG inj N1
J1850 Kanamycin sulfate 75 MG inj N1
J1885 Ketorolac tromethamine inj N1
J1890 Cephalothin sodium injection N1
J1931 Laronidase injection K2 $23.64
J1940 Furosemide injection N1
J1945 Lepirudin K2 $153.42
J1950 Leuprolide acetate /3.75 MG K2 $429.83
J1956 Levofloxacin injection N1
J1960 Levorphanol tartrate inj N1
J1980 Hyoscyamine sulfate inj N1
J1990 Chlordiazepoxide injection N1
J2001 Lidocaine injection N1
J2010 Lincomycin injection N1
J2020 Linezolid injection K2 $24.93
J2060 Lorazepam injection N1
J2150 Mannitol injection N1
J2170 Mecasermin injection K2 $11.81
J2175 Meperidine hydrochl /100 MG N1
J2180 Meperidine/promethazine inj N1
J2185 Meropenem CH N1
J2210 Methylergonovin maleate inj N1
J2248 Micafungin sodium injection K2 $1.71
J2250 Inj midazolam hydrochloride N1
J2260 Inj milrinone lactate / 5 MG N1
J2270 Morphine sulfate injection N1
J2271 Morphine so4 injection 100mg N1
J2275 Morphine sulfate injection N1
J2278 Ziconotide injection K2 $6.46
J2280 Inj, moxifloxacin 100 mg N1
J2300 Inj nalbuphine hydrochloride N1
J2310 Inj naloxone hydrochloride N1
J2315 Naltrexone, depot form K2 $1.88
J2320 Nandrolone decanoate 50 MG N1
J2321 Nandrolone decanoate 100 MG N1
J2322 Nandrolone decanoate 200 MG N1
J2325 Nesiritide injection K2 $31.36
J2353 Octreotide injection, depot K2 $95.86
J2354 Octreotide inj, non-depot N1
J2355 Oprelvekin injection K2 $244.98
J2357 Omalizumab injection K2 $16.79
J2360 Orphenadrine injection N1
J2370 Phenylephrine hcl injection N1
J2400 Chloroprocaine hcl injection N1
J2405 Ondansetron hcl injection K2 $3.37
J2410 Oxymorphone hcl injection N1
J2425 Palifermin injection K2 $11.32
J2430 Pamidronate disodium /30 MG K2 $30.49
J2440 Papaverin hcl injection N1
J2460 Oxytetracycline injection N1
J2469 Palonosetron HCl K2 $15.85
J2501 Paricalcitol N1
J2503 Pegaptanib sodium injection K2 $1,054.70
J2504 Pegademase bovine, 25 iu K2 $176.16
J2505 Injection, pegfilgrastim 6mg K2 $2,142.92
J2510 Penicillin g procaine inj N1
J2513 Pentastarch 10% solution CH K2 $23.61
J2515 Pentobarbital sodium inj N1
J2540 Penicillin g potassium inj N1
J2543 Piperacillin/tazobactam N1
J2550 Promethazine hcl injection N1
J2560 Phenobarbital sodium inj N1
J2590 Oxytocin injection N1
J2597 Inj desmopressin acetate N1
J2650 Prednisolone acetate inj N1
J2670 Totazoline hcl injection N1
J2675 Inj progesterone per 50 MG N1
J2680 Fluphenazine decanoate 25 MG N1
J2690 Procainamide hcl injection N1
J2700 Oxacillin sodium injeciton N1
J2710 Neostigmine methylslfte inj N1
J2720 Inj protamine sulfate/10 MG N1
J2725 Inj protirelin per 250 mcg N1
J2730 Pralidoxime chloride inj N1
J2760 Phentolaine mesylate inj N1
J2765 Metoclopramide hcl injection N1
J2770 Quinupristin/dalfopristin K2 $116.70
J2780 Ranitidine hydrochloride inj N1
J2783 Rasburicase K2 $131.28
J2788 Rho d immune globulin 50 mcg K2 $26.41
J2790 Rho d immune globulin inj K2 $80.71
J2792 Rho(D) immune globulin h, sd K2 $15.76
J2794 Risperidone, long acting K2 $4.80
J2795 Ropivacaine HCl injection N1
J2800 Methocarbamol injection N1
J2805 Sincalide injection N1
J2810 Inj theophylline per 40 MG N1
J2820 Sargramostim injection K2 $25.08
J2850 Inj secretin synthetic human K2 $20.12
J2910 Aurothioglucose injeciton N1
J2916 Na ferric gluconate complex N1
J2920 Methylprednisolone injection N1
J2930 Methylprednisolone injection N1
J2940 Somatrem injection K2 $69.53
J2941 Somatropin injection K2 $46.75
J2950 Promazine hcl injection N1
J2993 Reteplase injection K2 $891.03
J2995 Inj streptokinase /250000 IU K2 $75.48
J2997 Alteplase recombinant K2 $32.48
J3000 Streptomycin injection N1
J3010 Fentanyl citrate injeciton N1
J3030 Sumatriptan succinate / 6 MG K2 $58.82
J3070 Pentazocine injection N1
J3100 Tenecteplase injection K2 $2,024.13
J3105 Terbutaline sulfate inj N1
J3120 Testosterone enanthate inj N1
J3130 Testosterone enanthate inj N1
J3140 Testosterone suspension inj N1
J3150 Testosteron propionate inj N1
J3230 Chlorpromazine hcl injection N1
J3240 Thyrotropin injection K2 $758.16
J3243 Tigecycline injection K2 $0.91
J3246 Tirofiban HCl K2 $7.66
J3250 Trimethobenzamide hcl inj N1
J3260 Tobramycin sulfate injection N1
J3265 Injection torsemide 10 mg/ml N1
J3280 Thiethylperazine maleate inj N1
J3285 Treprostinil injection K2 $55.36
J3301 Triamcinolone acetonide inj N1
J3302 Triamcinolone diacetate inj N1
J3303 Triamcinolone hexacetonl inj N1
J3305 Inj trimetrexate glucoronate K2 $143.89
J3310 Perphenazine injeciton N1
J3315 Triptorelin pamoate K2 $153.97
J3320 Spectinomycn di-hcl inj CH N1
J3350 Urea injection K2 $73.46
J3355 Urofollitropin, 75 iu K2 $50.22
J3360 Diazepam injection N1
J3364 Urokinase 5000 IU injection CH K2 $9.07
J3365 Urokinase 250,000 IU inj K2 $453.41
J3370 Vancomycin hcl injection N1
J3396 Verteporfin injection K2 $8.84
J3400 Triflupromazine hcl inj N1
J3410 Hydroxyzine hcl injection N1
J3411 Thiamine hcl 100 mg N1
J3415 Pyridoxine hcl 100 mg N1
J3420 Vitamin b12 injection N1
J3430 Vitamin k phytonadione inj N1
J3465 Injection, voriconazole K2 $4.94
J3470 Hyaluronidase injection N1
J3471 Ovine, up to 999 USP units N1
J3472 Ovine, 1000 USP units K2 $133.77
J3473 Hyaluronidase recombinant K2 $0.40
J3475 Inj magnesium sulfate N1
J3480 Inj potassium chloride N1
J3485 Zidovudine N1
J3486 Ziprasidone mesylate N1
J3487 Zoledronic acid K2 $204.09
J3490 Drugs unclassified injection N1
J3530 Nasal vaccine inhalation N1
J3590 Unclassified biologics N1
J7030 Normal saline solution infus N1
J7040 Normal saline solution infus N1
J7042 5% dextrose/normal saline N1
J7050 Normal saline solution infus N1
J7060 5% dextrose/water N1
J7070 D5w infusion N1
J7100 Dextran 40 infusion N1
J7110 Dextran 75 infusion N1
J7120 Ringers lactate infusion N1
J7130 Hypertonic saline solution N1
J7187 Inj Vonwillebrand factor IU K2 $0.88
J7189 Factor viia K2 $1.11
J7190 Factor viii K2 $0.70
J7191 Factor VIII (porcine) CH N1
J7192 Factor viii recombinant K2 $1.07
J7193 Factor IX non-recombinant K2 $0.89
J7194 Factor ix complex K2 $0.75
J7195 Factor IX recombinant K2 $0.99
J7197 Antithrombin iii injection K2 $1.62
J7198 Anti-inhibitor K2 $1.35
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl top K2 $104.43
J7310 Ganciclovir long act implant K2 $4,707.42
J7311 Fluocinolone acetonide implt K2 $19,162.50
J7340 Metabolic active D/E tissue K2 $28.51
J7341 Non-human, metabolic tissue CH N1
J7342 Metabolically active tissue K2 $31.36
J7343 Nonmetabolic act d/e tissue K2 $18.13
J7344 Nonmetabolic active tissue K2 $88.37
J7345 Non-human, non-metab tissue K2 $35.76
J7346 Injectable human tissue K2 $728.44
J7500 Azathioprine oral 50mg N1
J7501 Azathioprine parenteral K2 $47.99
J7502 Cyclosporine oral 100 mg K2 $3.57
J7504 Lymphocyte immune globulin K2 $314.19
J7505 Monoclonal antibodies K2 $886.70
J7506 Prednisone oral N1
J7507 Tacrolimus oral per 1 MG K2 $3.63
J7509 Methylprednisolone oral N1
J7510 Prednisolone oral per 5 mg N1
J7511 Antithymocyte globuln rabbit K2 $324.66
J7513 Daclizumab, parenteral K2 $297.03
J7515 Cyclosporine oral 25 mg N1
J7516 Cyclosporin parenteral 250mg N1
J7517 Mycophenolate mofetil oral K2 $2.60
J7518 Mycophenolic acid K2 $2.25
J7520 Sirolimus, oral K2 $7.15
J7525 Tacrolimus injection K2 $139.11
J7599 Immunosuppressive drug noc N1
J7674 Methacholine chloride, neb N1
J7799 Non-inhalation drug for DME N1
J8501 Oral aprepitant K2 $5.02
J8510 Oral busulfan K2 $2.12
J8520 Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg K2 $3.94
J8521 Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg CH K2 $13.12
J8530 Cyclophosphamide oral 25 MG N1
J8540 Oral dexamethasone N1
J8560 Etoposide oral 50 MG K2 $29.32
J8597 Antiemetic drug oral NOS N1
J8600 Melphalan oral 2 MG CH K2 $4.34
J8610 Methotrexate oral 2.5 MG N1
J8650 Nabilone oral K2 $16.80
J8700 Temozolomide K2 $7.34
J9000 Doxorubic hcl 10 MG vl chemo CH N1
J9001 Doxorubicin hcl liposome inj K2 $385.81
J9010 Alemtuzumab injection K2 $536.10
J9015 Aldesleukin/single use vial K2 $755.78
J9017 Arsenic trioxide K2 $33.84
J9020 Asparaginase injection K2 $54.20
J9025 Azacitidine injection K2 $4.26
J9027 Clofarabine injection K2 $115.64
J9031 Bcg live intravesical vac K2 $109.63
J9035 Bevacizumab injection K2 $56.98
J9040 Bleomycin sulfate injection K2 $35.52
J9041 Bortezomib injection K2 $32.37
J9045 Carboplatin injection K2 $8.38
J9050 Carmus bischl nitro inj K2 $138.52
J9055 Cetuximab injection K2 $49.34
J9060 Cisplatin 10 MG injection N1
J9062 Cisplatin 50 MG injection CH N1
J9065 Inj cladribine per 1 MG K2 $35.78
J9070 Cyclophosphamide 100 MG inj N1
J9080 Cyclophosphamide 200 MG inj CH N1
J9090 Cyclophosphamide 500 MG inj CH N1
J9091 Cyclophosphamide 1.0 grm inj CH N1
J9092 Cyclophosphamide 2.0 grm inj CH N1
J9093 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N1
J9094 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N1
J9095 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N1
J9096 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N1
J9097 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH N1
J9098 Cytarabine liposome K2 $391.31
J9100 Cytarabine hcl 100 MG inj N1
J9110 Cytarabine hcl 500 MG inj CH N1
J9120 Dactinomycin actinomycin d K2 $488.78
J9130 Dacarbazine 100 mg inj CH N1
J9140 Dacarbazine 200 MG inj CH N1
J9150 Daunorubicin K2 $20.28
J9151 Daunorubicin citrate liposom K2 $55.40
J9160 Denileukin diftitox, 300 mcg K2 $1,393.32
J9165 Diethylstilbestrol injection N1
J9170 Docetaxel K2 $303.92
J9175 Elliotts b solution per ml N1
J9178 Inj, epirubicin hcl, 2 mg K2 $21.01
J9181 Etoposide 10 MG inj N1
J9182 Etoposide 100 MG inj CH N1
J9185 Fludarabine phosphate inj K2 $234.21
J9190 Fluorouracil injection N1
J9200 Floxuridine injection K2 $50.82
J9201 Gemcitabine HCl K2 $123.98
J9202 Goserelin acetate implant K2 $196.81
J9206 Irinotecan injection K2 $124.81
J9208 Ifosfomide injection K2 $46.15
J9209 Mesna injection K2 $8.89
J9211 Idarubicin hcl injection K2 $301.74
J9212 Interferon alfacon-1 K2 $4.60
J9213 Interferon alfa-2a inj K2 $37.53
J9214 Interferon alfa-2b inj K2 $13.75
J9215 Interferon alfa-n3 inj K2 $9.03
J9216 Interferon gamma 1-b inj K2 $287.13
J9217 Leuprolide acetate suspnsion K2 $227.34
J9218 Leuprolide acetate injeciton K2 $8.79
J9219 Leuprolide acetate implant K2 $1,696.96
J9225 Histrelin implant K2 $1,446.98
J9230 Mechlorethamine hcl inj K2 $140.27
J9245 Inj melphalan hydrochl 50 MG K2 $12.72
J9250 Methotrexate sodium inj N1
J9260 Methotrexate sodium inj CH N1
J9261 Nelarabine injection K2 $82.54
J9263 Oxaliplatin K2 $8.89
J9264 Paclitaxel protein bound K2 $7.03
J9265 Paclitaxel injection K2 $12.47
J9266 Pegaspargase/singl dose vial K2 $1,667.61
J9268 Pentostatin injection K2 $1,916.66
J9270 Plicamycin (mithramycin) inj CH N1
J9280 Mitomycin 5 MG inj K2 $15.98
J9290 Mitomycin 20 MG inj CH K2 $63.93
J9291 Mitomycin 40 MG inj CH K2 $127.85
J9293 Mitoxantrone hydrochl / 5 MG K2 $166.64
J9300 Gemtuzumab ozogamicin K2 $2,334.75
J9305 Pemetrexed injection K2 $43.38
J9310 Rituximab cancer treatment K2 $491.54
J9320 Streptozocin injection K2 $152.28
J9340 Thiotepa injection K2 $40.32
J9350 Topotecan K2 $822.90
J9355 Trastuzumab K2 $57.33
J9357 Valrubicin, 200 mg K2 $219.39
J9360 Vinblastine sulfate inj N1
J9370 Vincristine sulfate 1 MG inj N1
J9375 Vincristine sulfate 2 MG inj CH N1
J9380 Vincristine sulfate 5 MG inj CH N1
J9390 Vinorelbine tartrate/10 mg K2 $19.88
J9395 Injection, Fulvestrant K2 $79.80
J9600 Porfimer sodium K2 $2,539.13
J9999 Chemotherapy drug N1
L8600 Implant breast silicone/eq N1
L8603 Collagen imp urinary 2.5 ml N1
L8606 Synthetic implnt urinary 1ml N1
L8609 Artificial cornea N1
L8610 Ocular implant N1
L8612 Aqueous shunt prosthesis N1
L8613 Ossicular implant N1
L8614 Cochlear device N1
L8630 Metacarpophalangeal implant N1
L8631 MCP joint repl 2 pc or more N1
L8641 Metatarsal joint implant N1
L8642 Hallux implant N1
L8658 Interphalangeal joint spacer N1
L8659 Interphalangeal joint repl N1
L8670 Vascular graft, synthetic N1
L8682 Implt neurostim radiofq rec N1
L8690 Aud osseo dev, int/ext comp J7
L8699 Prosthetic implant NOS N1
Q0163 Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg N1
Q0164 Prochlorperazine maleate 5mg N1
Q0166 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral K2 $44.44
Q0167 Dronabinol 2.5mg oral N1
Q0169 Promethazine HCl 12.5mg oral N1
Q0171 Chlorpromazine HCl 10mg oral N1
Q0173 Trimethobenzamide HCl 250mg N1
Q0174 Thiethylperazine maleate10mg N1
Q0175 Perphenazine 4mg oral N1
Q0177 Hydroxyzine pamoate 25mg N1
Q0179 Ondansetron HCl 8mg oral K2 $36.21
Q0180 Dolasetron mesylate oral K2 $47.07
Q0515 Sermorelin acetate injection K2 $1.74
Q1003 NTIOL category 3 L6 $50.00
Q2004 Bladder calculi irrig sol N1
Q2009 Fosphenytoin, 50 mg K2 $5.50
Q2017 Teniposide, 50 mg K2 $261.93
Q3025 IM inj interferon beta 1-a K2 $113.49
Q4079 Natalizumab injection K2 $7.45
Q4083 Hyalgan/supartz inj per dose K2 $103.86
Q4084 Synvisc inj per dose K2 $184.89
Q4085 Euflexxa inj per dose K2 $115.19
Q4086 Orthovisc inj per dose K2 $196.47
Q9945 LOCM =149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml CH N1
Q9946 LOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N1
Q9947 LOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N1
Q9948 LOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N1
Q9949 LOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N1
Q9950 LOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N1
Q9951 LOCM = 400 mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N1
Q9952 Inj Gad-base MR contrast,1ml CH N1
Q9953 Inj Fe-based MR contrast,1ml CH N1
Q9954 Oral MR contrast, 100 ml CH N1
Q9955 Inj perflexane lip micros,ml CH N1
Q9956 Inj octafluoropropane mic,ml CH N1
Q9957 Inj perflutren lip micros,ml CH N1
Q9958 HOCM =149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml N1
Q9959 HOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml N1
Q9960 HOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml N1
Q9961 HOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml N1
Q9962 HOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml N1
Q9963 HOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml N1
Q9964 HOCM= 400mg/ml iodine, 1ml N1
V2630 Anter chamber intraocul lens N1
V2631 Iris support intraoclr lens N1
V2632 Post chmbr intraocular lens N1
V2785 Corneal tissue processing F4
V2790 Amniotic membrane N1

Indicator Item/Code/Service OPPS payment status
A • Services furnished to a hospital outpatient that are paid under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS, for example: Not paid under OPPS. Paid by fiscal intermediaries under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS.
• Ambulance Services
• Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Non-Implantable Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices
• EPO for ESRD Patients
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
• Routine Dialysis Services for ESRD Patients Provided in a Certified Dialysis Unit of a Hospital
• Diagnostic Mammography
• Screening Mammography
B Codes that are not recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x and 13x) Not paid under OPPS.
• May be paid by intermediaries when submitted on a different bill type, for example, 75x (CORF), but not paid under OPPS.
• An alternate code that is recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x and 13x) may be available.
C Inpatient Procedures Not paid under OPPS. Admit patient. Bill as inpatient.
D Discontinued Codes Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
E Items, Codes, and Services: Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
• That are not covered by Medicare based on statutory exclusion
• That are not covered by Medicare for reasons other than statutory exclusion
• That are not recognized by Medicare but for which an alternate code for the same item or service may be available
• For which separate payment is not provided by Medicare
F Corneal Tissue Acquisition; Certain CRNA Services and Hepatitis B Vaccines Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost.
G Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment includes pass through amount.
H Pass-Through Device Categories Separate cost-based pass-through payment; Not subject to coinsurance.
K (1) Non-Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals (1) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(2) Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals (2) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(3) Brachytherapy Sources (3) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(4) Blood and Blood Products (4) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
L Influenza Vaccine; Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost; Not subject to deductible or coinsurance.
M Items and Services Not Billable to the Fiscal Intermediary Not paid under OPPS.
N Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates Paid under OPPS; Payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
P Partial Hospitalization Paid under OPPS; Per diem APC payment.
Q Packaged Services Subject to Separate Payment Under OPPS Payment Criteria Paid under OPPS; Addendum B displays APC assignments when services are separately payable.
(1) Separate APC payment based on OPPS payment criteria.
(2) If criteria are not met, payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
S Significant Procedure, Not Discounted when Multiple Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
T Significant Procedure, Multiple Reduction Applies Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
V Clinic or Emergency Department Visit Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
Y Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment Not paid under OPPS. All institutional providers other than home health agencies bill to DMERC.
X Ancillary Services Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.

Comment indicator Descriptor
NI New code, interim APC assignment; comments will be accepted on the interim APC assignment for the new code.
CH Active HCPCS code in current year and next calendar year, status indicator and/or APC assignment has changed; or active HCPCS code that is discontinued at the end of the current calendar year.

Indicator Payment indicator definition
A2 Surgical procedure on ASC list in CY 2007; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight.
D5 Deleted/discontinued code; no payment made.
F4 Corneal tissue acquisition; paid at reasonable cost.
G2 Non office-based surgical procedure added in CY 2008 or later; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight.
H2 Brachytherapy source paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS rate.
H8 Device-intensive procedure on ASC list in CY 2007; paid at adjusted rate.
J7 OPPS pass-through device paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment contractor-priced.
J8 Device-intensive procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later; paid at adjusted rate.
K2 Drugs and biologicals paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS rate.
K7 Unclassified drugs and biologicals; payment contractor-priced.
L6 New Technology Intraocular Lens (NTIOL); special payment.
N1 Packaged service/item; no separate payment made.
P2 Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) nonfacility practice expense (PE) relative value units (RVUs); payment based on OPPS relative payment weight.
P3 Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs.
R2 Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later without MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight.
Z2 Radiology service paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight.
Z3 Radiology service paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs.

Indicator Comment indicator definition
CH Active HCPCS code in current year and next calendar year, payment indicator has changed; or active HCPCS code that is newly recognized as payable in an ASC; or active HCPCS code that is discontinued at the end of the current calendar year.
NI New code, interim payment; comments will be accepted on the interim payment indicator for the new code.

HCPCS code Short descriptor SI
00176 Anesth, pharyngeal surgery C
00192 Anesth, facial bone surgery C
00214 Anesth, skull drainage C
00215 Anesth, skull repair/fract C
00452 Anesth, surgery of shoulder C
00474 Anesth, surgery of rib(s) C
00524 Anesth, chest drainage C
00540 Anesth, chest surgery C
00542 Anesth, release of lung C
00546 Anesth, lung,chest wall surg C
00560 Anesth, heart surg w/o pump C
00561 Anesth, heart surg age 1 C
00562 Anesth, heart surg w/pump C
00580 Anesth, heart/lung transplnt C
00604 Anesth, sitting procedure C
00622 Anesth, removal of nerves C
00632 Anesth, removal of nerves C
00670 Anesth, spine, cord surgery C
00792 Anesth, hemorr/excise liver C
00794 Anesth, pancreas removal C
00796 Anesth, for liver transplant C
00802 Anesth, fat layer removal C
00844 Anesth, pelvis surgery C
00846 Anesth, hysterectomy C
00848 Anesth, pelvic organ surg C
00864 Anesth, removal of bladder C
00865 Anesth, removal of prostate C
00866 Anesth, removal of adrenal C
00868 Anesth, kidney transplant C
00882 Anesth, major vein ligation C
00904 Anesth, perineal surgery C
00908 Anesth, removal of prostate C
00932 Anesth, amputation of penis C
00934 Anesth, penis, nodes removal C
00936 Anesth, penis, nodes removal C
00944 Anesth, vaginal hysterectomy C
01140 Anesth, amputation at pelvis C
01150 Anesth, pelvic tumor surgery C
01212 Anesth, hip disarticulation C
01214 Anesth, hip arthroplasty C
01232 Anesth, amputation of femur C
01234 Anesth, radical femur surg C
01272 Anesth, femoral artery surg C
01274 Anesth, femoral embolectomy C
01402 Anesth, knee arthroplasty C
01404 Anesth, amputation at knee C
01442 Anesth, knee artery surg C
01444 Anesth, knee artery repair C
01486 Anesth, ankle replacement C
01502 Anesth, lwr leg embolectomy C
01632 Anesth, surgery of shoulder C
01634 Anesth, shoulder joint amput C
01636 Anesth, forequarter amput C
01638 Anesth, shoulder replacement C
01652 Anesth, shoulder vessel surg C
01654 Anesth, shoulder vessel surg C
01656 Anesth, arm-leg vessel surg C
01756 Anesth, radical humerus surg C
01990 Support for organ donor C
11004 Debride genitalia perineum C
11005 Debride abdom wall C
11006 Debride genit/per/abdom wall C
11008 Remove mesh from abd wall C
15756 Free myo/skin flap microvasc C
15757 Free skin flap, microvasc C
15758 Free fascial flap, microvasc C
16036 Escharotomy; add'l incision C
19271 Revision of chest wall C
19272 Extensive chest wall surgery C
19305 Mast, radical C
19306 Mast, rad, urban type C
19361 Breast reconstr w/lat flap C
19364 Breast reconstruction C
19367 Breast reconstruction C
19368 Breast reconstruction C
19369 Breast reconstruction C
20660 Apply, rem fixation device C
20661 Application of head brace C
20664 Halo brace application C
20802 Replantation, arm, complete C
20805 Replant forearm, complete C
20808 Replantation hand, complete C
20816 Replantation digit, complete C
20824 Replantation thumb, complete C
20827 Replantation thumb, complete C
20838 Replantation foot, complete C
20930 Spinal bone allograft C
20931 Spinal bone allograft C
20936 Spinal bone autograft C
20937 Spinal bone autograft C
20938 Spinal bone autograft C
20955 Fibula bone graft, microvasc C
20956 Iliac bone graft, microvasc C
20957 Mt bone graft, microvasc C
20962 Other bone graft, microvasc C
20969 Bone/skin graft, microvasc C
20970 Bone/skin graft, iliac crest C
21045 Extensive jaw surgery C
21141 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21142 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21143 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21145 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21146 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21147 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21151 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21154 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21155 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21159 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21160 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21172 Reconstruct orbit/forehead C
21179 Reconstruct entire forehead C
21180 Reconstruct entire forehead C
21182 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21183 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21184 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21188 Reconstruction of midface C
21193 Reconst lwr jaw w/o graft C
21194 Reconst lwr jaw w/graft C
21196 Reconst lwr jaw w/fixation C
21247 Reconstruct lower jaw bone C
21255 Reconstruct lower jaw bone C
21256 Reconstruction of orbit C
21268 Revise eye sockets C
21343 Treatment of sinus fracture C
21344 Treatment of sinus fracture C
21346 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21347 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21348 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21366 Treat cheek bone fracture C
21386 Treat eye socket fracture C
21387 Treat eye socket fracture C
21395 Treat eye socket fracture C
21422 Treat mouth roof fracture C
21423 Treat mouth roof fracture C
21431 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21432 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21433 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21435 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21436 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21510 Drainage of bone lesion C
21615 Removal of rib C
21616 Removal of rib and nerves C
21620 Partial removal of sternum C
21627 Sternal debridement C
21630 Extensive sternum surgery C
21632 Extensive sternum surgery C
21705 Revision of neck muscle/rib C
21740 Reconstruction of sternum C
21750 Repair of sternum separation C
21810 Treatment of rib fracture(s) C
21825 Treat sternum fracture C
22010 Id, p-spine, c/t/cerv-thor C
22015 Id, p-spine, l/s/ls C
22110 Remove part of neck vertebra C
22112 Remove part, thorax vertebra C
22114 Remove part, lumbar vertebra C
22116 Remove extra spine segment C
22210 Revision of neck spine C
22212 Revision of thorax spine C
22214 Revision of lumbar spine C
22216 Revise, extra spine segment C
22220 Revision of neck spine C
22224 Revision of lumbar spine C
22226 Revise, extra spine segment C
22318 Treat odontoid fx w/o graft C
22319 Treat odontoid fx w/graft C
22325 Treat spine fracture C
22326 Treat neck spine fracture C
22327 Treat thorax spine fracture C
22328 Treat each add spine fx C
22532 Lat thorax spine fusion C
22533 Lat lumbar spine fusion C
22534 Lat thor/lumb, addl seg C
22548 Neck spine fusion C
22554 Neck spine fusion C
22556 Thorax spine fusion C
22558 Lumbar spine fusion C
22585 Additional spinal fusion C
22590 Spine skull spinal fusion C
22595 Neck spinal fusion C
22600 Neck spine fusion C
22610 Thorax spine fusion C
22630 Lumbar spine fusion C
22632 Spine fusion, extra segment C
22800 Fusion of spine C
22802 Fusion of spine C
22804 Fusion of spine C
22808 Fusion of spine C
22810 Fusion of spine C
22812 Fusion of spine C
22818 Kyphectomy, 1-2 segments C
22819 Kyphectomy, 3 or more C
22830 Exploration of spinal fusion C
22840 Insert spine fixation device C
22841 Insert spine fixation device C
22842 Insert spine fixation device C
22843 Insert spine fixation device C
22844 Insert spine fixation device C
22845 Insert spine fixation device C
22846 Insert spine fixation device C
22847 Insert spine fixation device C
22848 Insert pelv fixation device C
22849 Reinsert spinal fixation C
22850 Remove spine fixation device C
22852 Remove spine fixation device C
22855 Remove spine fixation device C
22857 Lumbar artif diskectomy C
22862 Revise lumbar artif disc C
22865 Remove lumb artif disc C
23200 Removal of collar bone C
23210 Removal of shoulder blade C
23220 Partial removal of humerus C
23221 Partial removal of humerus C
23222 Partial removal of humerus C
23332 Remove shoulder foreign body C
23472 Reconstruct shoulder joint C
23900 Amputation of arm girdle C
23920 Amputation at shoulder joint C
24900 Amputation of upper arm C
24920 Amputation of upper arm C
24930 Amputation follow-up surgery C
24931 Amputate upper arm implant C
24940 Revision of upper arm C
25900 Amputation of forearm C
25905 Amputation of forearm C
25909 Amputation follow-up surgery C
25915 Amputation of forearm C
25920 Amputate hand at wrist C
25924 Amputation follow-up surgery C
25927 Amputation of hand C
26551 Great toe-hand transfer C
26553 Single transfer, toe-hand C
26554 Double transfer, toe-hand C
26556 Toe joint transfer C
26992 Drainage of bone lesion C
27005 Incision of hip tendon C
27025 Incision of hip/thigh fascia C
27030 Drainage of hip joint C
27036 Excision of hip joint/muscle C
27054 Removal of hip joint lining C
27070 Partial removal of hip bone C
27071 Partial removal of hip bone C
27075 Extensive hip surgery C
27076 Extensive hip surgery C
27077 Extensive hip surgery C
27078 Extensive hip surgery C
27079 Extensive hip surgery C
27090 Removal of hip prosthesis C
27091 Removal of hip prosthesis C
27120 Reconstruction of hip socket C
27122 Reconstruction of hip socket C
27125 Partial hip replacement C
27130 Total hip arthroplasty C
27132 Total hip arthroplasty C
27134 Revise hip joint replacement C
27137 Revise hip joint replacement C
27138 Revise hip joint replacement C
27140 Transplant femur ridge C
27146 Incision of hip bone C
27147 Revision of hip bone C
27151 Incision of hip bones C
27156 Revision of hip bones C
27158 Revision of pelvis C
27161 Incision of neck of femur C
27165 Incision/fixation of femur C
27170 Repair/graft femur head/neck C
27175 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27176 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27177 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27178 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27179 Revise head/neck of femur C
27181 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27185 Revision of femur epiphysis C
27187 Reinforce hip bones C
27215 Treat pelvic fracture(s) C
27217 Treat pelvic ring fracture C
27218 Treat pelvic ring fracture C
27222 Treat hip socket fracture C
27226 Treat hip wall fracture C
27227 Treat hip fracture(s) C
27228 Treat hip fracture(s) C
27232 Treat thigh fracture C
27236 Treat thigh fracture C
27240 Treat thigh fracture C
27244 Treat thigh fracture C
27245 Treat thigh fracture C
27248 Treat thigh fracture C
27253 Treat hip dislocation C
27254 Treat hip dislocation C
27258 Treat hip dislocation C
27259 Treat hip dislocation C
27280 Fusion of sacroiliac joint C
27282 Fusion of pubic bones C
27284 Fusion of hip joint C
27286 Fusion of hip joint C
27290 Amputation of leg at hip C
27295 Amputation of leg at hip C
27303 Drainage of bone lesion C
27365 Extensive leg surgery C
27445 Revision of knee joint C
27447 Total knee arthroplasty C
27448 Incision of thigh C
27450 Incision of thigh C
27454 Realignment of thigh bone C
27455 Realignment of knee C
27457 Realignment of knee C
27465 Shortening of thigh bone C
27466 Lengthening of thigh bone C
27468 Shorten/lengthen thighs C
27470 Repair of thigh C
27472 Repair/graft of thigh C
27477 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27479 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27485 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27486 Revise/replace knee joint C
27487 Revise/replace knee joint C
27488 Removal of knee prosthesis C
27495 Reinforce thigh C
27506 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27507 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27511 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27513 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27514 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27519 Treat thigh fx growth plate C
27535 Treat knee fracture C
27536 Treat knee fracture C
27540 Treat knee fracture C
27556 Treat knee dislocation C
27557 Treat knee dislocation C
27558 Treat knee dislocation C
27580 Fusion of knee C
27590 Amputate leg at thigh C
27591 Amputate leg at thigh C
27592 Amputate leg at thigh C
27596 Amputation follow-up surgery C
27598 Amputate lower leg at knee C
27645 Extensive lower leg surgery C
27646 Extensive lower leg surgery C
27702 Reconstruct ankle joint C
27703 Reconstruction, ankle joint C
27712 Realignment of lower leg C
27715 Revision of lower leg C
27724 Repair/graft of tibia C
27725 Repair of lower leg C
27727 Repair of lower leg C
27880 Amputation of lower leg C
27881 Amputation of lower leg C
27882 Amputation of lower leg C
27886 Amputation follow-up surgery C
27888 Amputation of foot at ankle C
28800 Amputation of midfoot C
28805 Amputation thru metatarsal C
31225 Removal of upper jaw C
31230 Removal of upper jaw C
31290 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg C
31291 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg C
31360 Removal of larynx C
31365 Removal of larynx C
31367 Partial removal of larynx C
31368 Partial removal of larynx C
31370 Partial removal of larynx C
31375 Partial removal of larynx C
31380 Partial removal of larynx C
31382 Partial removal of larynx C
31390 Removal of larynx pharynx C
31395 Reconstruct larynx pharynx C
31584 Treat larynx fracture C
31587 Revision of larynx C
31725 Clearance of airways C
31760 Repair of windpipe C
31766 Reconstruction of windpipe C
31770 Repair/graft of bronchus C
31775 Reconstruct bronchus C
31780 Reconstruct windpipe C
31781 Reconstruct windpipe C
31786 Remove windpipe lesion C
31800 Repair of windpipe injury C
31805 Repair of windpipe injury C
32035 Exploration of chest C
32036 Exploration of chest C
32095 Biopsy through chest wall C
32100 Exploration/biopsy of chest C
32110 Explore/repair chest C
32120 Re-exploration of chest C
32124 Explore chest free adhesions C
32140 Removal of lung lesion(s) C
32141 Remove/treat lung lesions C
32150 Removal of lung lesion(s) C
32151 Remove lung foreign body C
32160 Open chest heart massage C
32200 Drain, open, lung lesion C
32215 Treat chest lining C
32220 Release of lung C
32225 Partial release of lung C
32310 Removal of chest lining C
32320 Free/remove chest lining C
32402 Open biopsy chest lining C
32440 Removal of lung C
32442 Sleeve pneumonectomy C
32445 Removal of lung C
32480 Partial removal of lung C
32482 Bilobectomy C
32484 Segmentectomy C
32486 Sleeve lobectomy C
32488 Completion pneumonectomy C
32491 Lung volume reduction C
32500 Partial removal of lung C
32501 Repair bronchus add-on C
32503 Resect apical lung tumor C
32504 Resect apical lung tum/chest C
32540 Removal of lung lesion C
32650 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32651 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32652 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32653 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32654 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32655 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32656 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32657 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32658 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32659 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32660 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32661 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32662 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32663 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32664 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32665 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32800 Repair lung hernia C
32810 Close chest after drainage C
32815 Close bronchial fistula C
32820 Reconstruct injured chest C
32850 Donor pneumonectomy C
32851 Lung transplant, single C
32852 Lung transplant with bypass C
32853 Lung transplant, double C
32854 Lung transplant with bypass C
32855 Prepare donor lung, single C
32856 Prepare donor lung, double C
32900 Removal of rib(s) C
32905 Revise repair chest wall C
32906 Revise repair chest wall C
32940 Revision of lung C
32997 Total lung lavage C
33015 Incision of heart sac C
33020 Incision of heart sac C
33025 Incision of heart sac C
33030 Partial removal of heart sac C
33031 Partial removal of heart sac C
33050 Removal of heart sac lesion C
33120 Removal of heart lesion C
33130 Removal of heart lesion C
33140 Heart revascularize (tmr) C
33141 Heart tmr w/other procedure C
33202 Insert epicard eltrd, open C
33203 Insert epicard eltrd, endo C
33236 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33237 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33238 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33243 Remove eltrd/thoracotomy C
33250 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33251 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33254 Ablate atria, lmtd C
33255 Ablate atria w/o bypass, ext C
33256 Ablate atria w/bypass, exten C
33261 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33265 Ablate atria w/bypass, endo C
33266 Ablate atria w/o bypass endo C
33300 Repair of heart wound C
33305 Repair of heart wound C
33310 Exploratory heart surgery C
33315 Exploratory heart surgery C
33320 Repair major blood vessel(s) C
33321 Repair major vessel C
33322 Repair major blood vessel(s) C
33330 Insert major vessel graft C
33332 Insert major vessel graft C
33335 Insert major vessel graft C
33400 Repair of aortic valve C
33401 Valvuloplasty, open C
33403 Valvuloplasty, w/cp bypass C
33404 Prepare heart-aorta conduit C
33405 Replacement of aortic valve C
33406 Replacement of aortic valve C
33410 Replacement of aortic valve C
33411 Replacement of aortic valve C
33412 Replacement of aortic valve C
33413 Replacement of aortic valve C
33414 Repair of aortic valve C
33415 Revision, subvalvular tissue C
33416 Revise ventricle muscle C
33417 Repair of aortic valve C
33420 Revision of mitral valve C
33422 Revision of mitral valve C
33425 Repair of mitral valve C
33426 Repair of mitral valve C
33427 Repair of mitral valve C
33430 Replacement of mitral valve C
33460 Revision of tricuspid valve C
33463 Valvuloplasty, tricuspid C
33464 Valvuloplasty, tricuspid C
33465 Replace tricuspid valve C
33468 Revision of tricuspid valve C
33470 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33471 Valvotomy, pulmonary valve C
33472 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33474 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33475 Replacement, pulmonary valve C
33476 Revision of heart chamber C
33478 Revision of heart chamber C
33496 Repair, prosth valve clot C
33500 Repair heart vessel fistula C
33501 Repair heart vessel fistula C
33502 Coronary artery correction C
33503 Coronary artery graft C
33504 Coronary artery graft C
33505 Repair artery w/tunnel C
33506 Repair artery, translocation C
33507 Repair art, intramural C
33510 CABG, vein, single C
33511 CABG, vein, two C
33512 CABG, vein, three C
33513 CABG, vein, four C
33514 CABG, vein, five C
33516 Cabg, vein, six or more C
33517 CABG, artery-vein, single C
33518 CABG, artery-vein, two C
33519 CABG, artery-vein, three C
33521 CABG, artery-vein, four C
33522 CABG, artery-vein, five C
33523 Cabg, art-vein, six or more C
33530 Coronary artery, bypass/reop C
33533 CABG, arterial, single C
33534 CABG, arterial, two C
33535 CABG, arterial, three C
33536 Cabg, arterial, four or more C
33542 Removal of heart lesion C
33545 Repair of heart damage C
33548 Restore/remodel, ventricle C
33572 Open coronary endarterectomy C
33600 Closure of valve C
33602 Closure of valve C
33606 Anastomosis/artery-aorta C
33608 Repair anomaly w/conduit C
33610 Repair by enlargement C
33611 Repair double ventricle C
33612 Repair double ventricle C
33615 Repair, modified fontan C
33617 Repair single ventricle C
33619 Repair single ventricle C
33641 Repair heart septum defect C
33645 Revision of heart veins C
33647 Repair heart septum defects C
33660 Repair of heart defects C
33665 Repair of heart defects C
33670 Repair of heart chambers C
33675 Close mult vsd C
33676 Close mult vsd w/resection C
33677 Cl mult vsd w/rem pul band C
33681 Repair heart septum defect C
33684 Repair heart septum defect C
33688 Repair heart septum defect C
33690 Reinforce pulmonary artery C
33692 Repair of heart defects C
33694 Repair of heart defects C
33697 Repair of heart defects C
33702 Repair of heart defects C
33710 Repair of heart defects C
33720 Repair of heart defect C
33722 Repair of heart defect C
33724 Repair venous anomaly C
33726 Repair pul venous stenosis C
33730 Repair heart-vein defect(s) C
33732 Repair heart-vein defect C
33735 Revision of heart chamber C
33736 Revision of heart chamber C
33737 Revision of heart chamber C
33750 Major vessel shunt C
33755 Major vessel shunt C
33762 Major vessel shunt C
33764 Major vessel shunt graft C
33766 Major vessel shunt C
33767 Major vessel shunt C
33768 Cavopulmonary shunting C
33770 Repair great vessels defect C
33771 Repair great vessels defect C
33774 Repair great vessels defect C
33775 Repair great vessels defect C
33776 Repair great vessels defect C
33777 Repair great vessels defect C
33778 Repair great vessels defect C
33779 Repair great vessels defect C
33780 Repair great vessels defect C
33781 Repair great vessels defect C
33786 Repair arterial trunk C
33788 Revision of pulmonary artery C
33800 Aortic suspension C
33802 Repair vessel defect C
33803 Repair vessel defect C
33813 Repair septal defect C
33814 Repair septal defect C
33820 Revise major vessel C
33822 Revise major vessel C
33824 Revise major vessel C
33840 Remove aorta constriction C
33845 Remove aorta constriction C
33851 Remove aorta constriction C
33852 Repair septal defect C
33853 Repair septal defect C
33860 Ascending aortic graft C
33861 Ascending aortic graft C
33863 Ascending aortic graft C
33870 Transverse aortic arch graft C
33875 Thoracic aortic graft C
33877 Thoracoabdominal graft C
33880 Endovasc taa repr incl subcl C
33881 Endovasc taa repr w/o subcl C
33883 Insert endovasc prosth, taa C
33884 Endovasc prosth, taa, add-on C
33886 Endovasc prosth, delayed C
33889 Artery transpose/endovas taa C
33891 Car-car bp grft/endovas taa C
33910 Remove lung artery emboli C
33915 Remove lung artery emboli C
33916 Surgery of great vessel C
33917 Repair pulmonary artery C
33920 Repair pulmonary atresia C
33922 Transect pulmonary artery C
33924 Remove pulmonary shunt C
33925 Rpr pul art unifocal w/o cpb C
33926 Repr pul art, unifocal w/cpb C
33930 Removal of donor heart/lung C
33933 Prepare donor heart/lung C
33935 Transplantation, heart/lung C
33940 Removal of donor heart C
33944 Prepare donor heart C
33945 Transplantation of heart C
33960 External circulation assist C
33961 External circulation assist C
33967 Insert ia percut device C
33968 Remove aortic assist device C
33970 Aortic circulation assist C
33971 Aortic circulation assist C
33973 Insert balloon device C
33974 Remove intra-aortic balloon C
33975 Implant ventricular device C
33976 Implant ventricular device C
33977 Remove ventricular device C
33978 Remove ventricular device C
33979 Insert intracorporeal device C
33980 Remove intracorporeal device C
34001 Removal of artery clot C
34051 Removal of artery clot C
34151 Removal of artery clot C
34401 Removal of vein clot C
34451 Removal of vein clot C
34502 Reconstruct vena cava C
34800 Endovas aaa repr w/sm tube C
34802 Endovas aaa repr w/2-p part C
34803 Endovas aaa repr w/3-p part C
34804 Endovas aaa repr w/1-p part C
34805 Endovas aaa repr w/long tube C
34808 Endovas iliac a device addon C
34812 Xpose for endoprosth, femorl C
34813 Femoral endovas graft add-on C
34820 Xpose for endoprosth, iliac C
34825 Endovasc extend prosth, init C
34826 Endovasc exten prosth, add'l C
34830 Open aortic tube prosth repr C
34831 Open aortoiliac prosth repr C
34832 Open aortofemor prosth repr C
34833 Xpose for endoprosth, iliac C
34834 Xpose, endoprosth, brachial C
34900 Endovasc iliac repr w/graft C
35001 Repair defect of artery C
35002 Repair artery rupture, neck C
35005 Repair defect of artery C
35013 Repair artery rupture, arm C
35021 Repair defect of artery C
35022 Repair artery rupture, chest C
35045 Repair defect of arm artery C
35081 Repair defect of artery C
35082 Repair artery rupture, aorta C
35091 Repair defect of artery C
35092 Repair artery rupture, aorta C
35102 Repair defect of artery C
35103 Repair artery rupture, groin C
35111 Repair defect of artery C
35112 Repair artery rupture,spleen C
35121 Repair defect of artery C
35122 Repair artery rupture, belly C
35131 Repair defect of artery C
35132 Repair artery rupture, groin C
35141 Repair defect of artery C
35142 Repair artery rupture, thigh C
35151 Repair defect of artery C
35152 Repair artery rupture, knee C
35182 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35189 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35211 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35216 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35221 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35241 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35246 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35251 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35271 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35276 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35281 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35301 Rechanneling of artery C
35302 Rechanneling of artery C
35303 Rechanneling of artery C
35304 Rechanneling of artery C
35305 Rechanneling of artery C
35306 Rechanneling of artery C
35311 Rechanneling of artery C
35331 Rechanneling of artery C
35341 Rechanneling of artery C
35351 Rechanneling of artery C
35355 Rechanneling of artery C
35361 Rechanneling of artery C
35363 Rechanneling of artery C
35371 Rechanneling of artery C
35372 Rechanneling of artery C
35390 Reoperation, carotid add-on C
35400 Angioscopy C
35450 Repair arterial blockage C
35452 Repair arterial blockage C
35454 Repair arterial blockage C
35456 Repair arterial blockage C
35480 Atherectomy, open C
35481 Atherectomy, open C
35482 Atherectomy, open C
35483 Atherectomy, open C
35501 Artery bypass graft C
35506 Artery bypass graft C
35508 Artery bypass graft C
35509 Artery bypass graft C
35510 Artery bypass graft C
35511 Artery bypass graft C
35512 Artery bypass graft C
35515 Artery bypass graft C
35516 Artery bypass graft C
35518 Artery bypass graft C
35521 Artery bypass graft C
35522 Artery bypass graft C
35525 Artery bypass graft C
35526 Artery bypass graft C
35531 Artery bypass graft C
35533 Artery bypass graft C
35536 Artery bypass graft C
35537 Artery bypass graft C
35538 Artery bypass graft C
35539 Artery bypass graft C
35540 Artery bypass graft C
35548 Artery bypass graft C
35549 Artery bypass graft C
35551 Artery bypass graft C
35556 Artery bypass graft C
35558 Artery bypass graft C
35560 Artery bypass graft C
35563 Artery bypass graft C
35565 Artery bypass graft C
35566 Artery bypass graft C
35571 Artery bypass graft C
35583 Vein bypass graft C
35585 Vein bypass graft C
35587 Vein bypass graft C
35600 Harvest artery for cabg C
35601 Artery bypass graft C
35606 Artery bypass graft C
35612 Artery bypass graft C
35616 Artery bypass graft C
35621 Artery bypass graft C
35623 Bypass graft, not vein C
35626 Artery bypass graft C
35631 Artery bypass graft C
35636 Artery bypass graft C
35637 Artery bypass graft C
35638 Artery bypass graft C
35642 Artery bypass graft C
35645 Artery bypass graft C
35646 Artery bypass graft C
35647 Artery bypass graft C
35650 Artery bypass graft C
35651 Artery bypass graft C
35654 Artery bypass graft C
35656 Artery bypass graft C
35661 Artery bypass graft C
35663 Artery bypass graft C
35665 Artery bypass graft C
35666 Artery bypass graft C
35671 Artery bypass graft C
35681 Composite bypass graft C
35682 Composite bypass graft C
35683 Composite bypass graft C
35691 Arterial transposition C
35693 Arterial transposition C
35694 Arterial transposition C
35695 Arterial transposition C
35697 Reimplant artery each C
35700 Reoperation, bypass graft C
35701 Exploration, carotid artery C
35721 Exploration, femoral artery C
35741 Exploration popliteal artery C
35800 Explore neck vessels C
35820 Explore chest vessels C
35840 Explore abdominal vessels C
35870 Repair vessel graft defect C
35901 Excision, graft, neck C
35905 Excision, graft, thorax C
35907 Excision, graft, abdomen C
36660 Insertion catheter, artery C
36822 Insertion of cannula(s) C
36823 Insertion of cannula(s) C
37140 Revision of circulation C
37145 Revision of circulation C
37160 Revision of circulation C
37180 Revision of circulation C
37181 Splice spleen/kidney veins C
37182 Insert hepatic shunt (tips) C
37215 Transcath stent, cca w/eps C
37616 Ligation of chest artery C
37617 Ligation of abdomen artery C
37618 Ligation of extremity artery C
37660 Revision of major vein C
37788 Revascularization, penis C
38100 Removal of spleen, total C
38101 Removal of spleen, partial C
38102 Removal of spleen, total C
38115 Repair of ruptured spleen C
38380 Thoracic duct procedure C
38381 Thoracic duct procedure C
38382 Thoracic duct procedure C
38562 Removal, pelvic lymph nodes C
38564 Removal, abdomen lymph nodes C
38724 Removal of lymph nodes, neck C
38746 Remove thoracic lymph nodes C
38747 Remove abdominal lymph nodes C
38765 Remove groin lymph nodes C
38770 Remove pelvis lymph nodes C
38780 Remove abdomen lymph nodes C
39000 Exploration of chest C
39010 Exploration of chest C
39200 Removal chest lesion C
39220 Removal chest lesion C
39499 Chest procedure C
39501 Repair diaphragm laceration C
39502 Repair paraesophageal hernia C
39503 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39520 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39530 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39531 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39540 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39541 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39545 Revision of diaphragm C
39560 Resect diaphragm, simple C
39561 Resect diaphragm, complex C
39599 Diaphragm surgery procedure C
41130 Partial removal of tongue C
41135 Tongue and neck surgery C
41140 Removal of tongue C
41145 Tongue removal, neck surgery C
41150 Tongue, mouth, jaw surgery C
41153 Tongue, mouth, neck surgery C
41155 Tongue, jaw, neck surgery C
42426 Excise parotid gland/lesion C
42845 Extensive surgery of throat C
42894 Revision of pharyngeal walls C
42953 Repair throat, esophagus C
42961 Control throat bleeding C
42971 Control nose/throat bleeding C
43045 Incision of esophagus C
43100 Excision of esophagus lesion C
43101 Excision of esophagus lesion C
43107 Removal of esophagus C
43108 Removal of esophagus C
43112 Removal of esophagus C
43113 Removal of esophagus C
43116 Partial removal of esophagus C
43117 Partial removal of esophagus C
43118 Partial removal of esophagus C
43121 Partial removal of esophagus C
43122 Partial removal of esophagus C
43123 Partial removal of esophagus C
43124 Removal of esophagus C
43135 Removal of esophagus pouch C
43300 Repair of esophagus C
43305 Repair esophagus and fistula C
43310 Repair of esophagus C
43312 Repair esophagus and fistula C
43313 Esophagoplasty congenital C
43314 Tracheo-esophagoplasty cong C
43320 Fuse esophagus stomach C
43324 Revise esophagus stomach C
43325 Revise esophagus stomach C
43326 Revise esophagus stomach C
43330 Repair of esophagus C
43331 Repair of esophagus C
43340 Fuse esophagus intestine C
43341 Fuse esophagus intestine C
43350 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43351 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43352 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43360 Gastrointestinal repair C
43361 Gastrointestinal repair C
43400 Ligate esophagus veins C
43401 Esophagus surgery for veins C
43405 Ligate/staple esophagus C
43410 Repair esophagus wound C
43415 Repair esophagus wound C
43420 Repair esophagus opening C
43425 Repair esophagus opening C
43460 Pressure treatment esophagus C
43496 Free jejunum flap, microvasc C
43500 Surgical opening of stomach C
43501 Surgical repair of stomach C
43502 Surgical repair of stomach C
43520 Incision of pyloric muscle C
43605 Biopsy of stomach C
43610 Excision of stomach lesion C
43611 Excision of stomach lesion C
43620 Removal of stomach C
43621 Removal of stomach C
43622 Removal of stomach C
43631 Removal of stomach, partial C
43632 Removal of stomach, partial C
43633 Removal of stomach, partial C
43634 Removal of stomach, partial C
43635 Removal of stomach, partial C
43640 Vagotomy pylorus repair C
43641 Vagotomy pylorus repair C
43644 Lap gastric bypass/roux-en-y C
43645 Lap gastr bypass incl smll i C
43770 Lap, place gastr adjust band C
43771 Lap, revise adjust gast band C
43772 Lap, remove adjust gast band C
43773 Lap, change adjust gast band C
43774 Lap remov adj gast band/port C
43800 Reconstruction of pylorus C
43810 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43820 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43825 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43832 Place gastrostomy tube C
43840 Repair of stomach lesion C
43843 Gastroplasty w/o v-band C
43845 Gastroplasty duodenal switch C
43846 Gastric bypass for obesity C
43847 Gastric bypass incl small i C
43848 Revision gastroplasty C
43850 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43855 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43860 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43865 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43880 Repair stomach-bowel fistula C
43881 Impl/redo electrd, antrum C
43882 Revise/remove electrd antrum C
44005 Freeing of bowel adhesion C
44010 Incision of small bowel C
44015 Insert needle cath bowel C
44020 Explore small intestine C
44021 Decompress small bowel C
44025 Incision of large bowel C
44050 Reduce bowel obstruction C
44055 Correct malrotation of bowel C
44110 Excise intestine lesion(s) C
44111 Excision of bowel lesion(s) C
44120 Removal of small intestine C
44121 Removal of small intestine C
44125 Removal of small intestine C
44126 Enterectomy w/o taper, cong C
44127 Enterectomy w/taper, cong C
44128 Enterectomy cong, add-on C
44130 Bowel to bowel fusion C
44132 Enterectomy, cadaver donor C
44133 Enterectomy, live donor C
44135 Intestine transplnt, cadaver C
44136 Intestine transplant, live C
44137 Remove intestinal allograft C
44139 Mobilization of colon C
44140 Partial removal of colon C
44141 Partial removal of colon C
44143 Partial removal of colon C
44144 Partial removal of colon C
44145 Partial removal of colon C
44146 Partial removal of colon C
44147 Partial removal of colon C
44150 Removal of colon C
44151 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44155 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44156 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44157 Colectomy w/ileoanal anast C
44158 Colectomy w/neo-rectum pouch C
44160 Removal of colon C
44187 Lap, ileo/jejuno-stomy C
44188 Lap, colostomy C
44202 Lap, enterectomy C
44203 Lap resect s/intestine, addl C
44204 Laparo partial colectomy C
44205 Lap colectomy part w/ileum C
44210 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44211 Lap colectomy w/proctectomy C
44212 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44227 Lap, close enterostomy C
44300 Open bowel to skin C
44310 Ileostomy/jejunostomy C
44314 Revision of ileostomy C
44316 Devise bowel pouch C
44320 Colostomy C
44322 Colostomy with biopsies C
44345 Revision of colostomy C
44346 Revision of colostomy C
44602 Suture, small intestine C
44603 Suture, small intestine C
44604 Suture, large intestine C
44605 Repair of bowel lesion C
44615 Intestinal stricturoplasty C
44620 Repair bowel opening C
44625 Repair bowel opening C
44626 Repair bowel opening C
44640 Repair bowel-skin fistula C
44650 Repair bowel fistula C
44660 Repair bowel-bladder fistula C
44661 Repair bowel-bladder fistula C
44680 Surgical revision, intestine C
44700 Suspend bowel w/prosthesis C
44715 Prepare donor intestine C
44720 Prep donor intestine/venous C
44721 Prep donor intestine/artery C
44800 Excision of bowel pouch C
44820 Excision of mesentery lesion C
44850 Repair of mesentery C
44899 Bowel surgery procedure C
44900 Drain app abscess, open C
44950 Appendectomy C
44955 Appendectomy add-on C
44960 Appendectomy C
45110 Removal of rectum C
45111 Partial removal of rectum C
45112 Removal of rectum C
45113 Partial proctectomy C
45114 Partial removal of rectum C
45116 Partial removal of rectum C
45119 Remove rectum w/reservoir C
45120 Removal of rectum C
45121 Removal of rectum and colon C
45123 Partial proctectomy C
45126 Pelvic exenteration C
45130 Excision of rectal prolapse C
45135 Excision of rectal prolapse C
45136 Excise ileoanal reservior C
45395 Lap, removal of rectum C
45397 Lap, remove rectum w/pouch C
45400 Laparoscopic proc C
45402 Lap proctopexy w/sig resect C
45540 Correct rectal prolapse C
45550 Repair rectum/remove sigmoid C
45562 Exploration/repair of rectum C
45563 Exploration/repair of rectum C
45800 Repair rect/bladder fistula C
45805 Repair fistula w/colostomy C
45820 Repair rectourethral fistula C
45825 Repair fistula w/colostomy C
46705 Repair of anal stricture C
46710 Repr per/vag pouch sngl proc C
46712 Repr per/vag pouch dbl proc C
46715 Rep perf anoper fistu C
46716 Rep perf anoper/vestib fistu C
46730 Construction of absent anus C
46735 Construction of absent anus C
46740 Construction of absent anus C
46742 Repair of imperforated anus C
46744 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46746 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46748 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46751 Repair of anal sphincter C
47010 Open drainage, liver lesion C
47015 Inject/aspirate liver cyst C
47100 Wedge biopsy of liver C
47120 Partial removal of liver C
47122 Extensive removal of liver C
47125 Partial removal of liver C
47130 Partial removal of liver C
47133 Removal of donor liver C
47135 Transplantation of liver C
47136 Transplantation of liver C
47140 Partial removal, donor liver C
47141 Partial removal, donor liver C
47142 Partial removal, donor liver C
47143 Prep donor liver, whole C
47144 Prep donor liver, 3-segment C
47145 Prep donor liver, lobe split C
47146 Prep donor liver/venous C
47147 Prep donor liver/arterial C
47300 Surgery for liver lesion C
47350 Repair liver wound C
47360 Repair liver wound C
47361 Repair liver wound C
47362 Repair liver wound C
47380 Open ablate liver tumor rf C
47381 Open ablate liver tumor cryo C
47400 Incision of liver duct C
47420 Incision of bile duct C
47425 Incision of bile duct C
47460 Incise bile duct sphincter C
47480 Incision of gallbladder C
47550 Bile duct endoscopy add-on C
47570 Laparo cholecystoenterostomy C
47600 Removal of gallbladder C
47605 Removal of gallbladder C
47610 Removal of gallbladder C
47612 Removal of gallbladder C
47620 Removal of gallbladder C
47700 Exploration of bile ducts C
47701 Bile duct revision C
47711 Excision of bile duct tumor C
47712 Excision of bile duct tumor C
47715 Excision of bile duct cyst C
47719 Fusion of bile duct cyst C
47720 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47721 Fuse upper gi structures C
47740 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47741 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47760 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47765 Fuse liver ducts bowel C
47780 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47785 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47800 Reconstruction of bile ducts C
47801 Placement, bile duct support C
47802 Fuse liver duct intestine C
47900 Suture bile duct injury C
48000 Drainage of abdomen C
48001 Placement of drain, pancreas C
48020 Removal of pancreatic stone C
48100 Biopsy of pancreas, open C
48105 Resect/debride pancreas C
48120 Removal of pancreas lesion C
48140 Partial removal of pancreas C
48145 Partial removal of pancreas C
48146 Pancreatectomy C
48148 Removal of pancreatic duct C
48150 Partial removal of pancreas C
48152 Pancreatectomy C
48153 Pancreatectomy C
48154 Pancreatectomy C
48155 Removal of pancreas C
48400 Injection, intraop add-on C
48500 Surgery of pancreatic cyst C
48510 Drain pancreatic pseudocyst C
48520 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel C
48540 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel C
48545 Pancreatorrhaphy C
48547 Duodenal exclusion C
48548 Fuse pancreas and bowel C
48551 Prep donor pancreas C
48552 Prep donor pancreas/venous C
48554 Transpl allograft pancreas C
48556 Removal, allograft pancreas C
49000 Exploration of abdomen C
49002 Reopening of abdomen C
49010 Exploration behind abdomen C
49020 Drain abdominal abscess C
49040 Drain, open, abdom abscess C
49060 Drain, open, retrop abscess C
49062 Drain to peritoneal cavity C
49201 Remove abdom lesion, complex C
49215 Excise sacral spine tumor C
49220 Multiple surgery, abdomen C
49255 Removal of omentum C
49425 Insert abdomen-venous drain C
49428 Ligation of shunt C
49605 Repair umbilical lesion C
49606 Repair umbilical lesion C
49610 Repair umbilical lesion C
49611 Repair umbilical lesion C
49900 Repair of abdominal wall C
49904 Omental flap, extra-abdom C
49905 Omental flap, intra-abdom C
49906 Free omental flap, microvasc C
50010 Exploration of kidney C
50040 Drainage of kidney C
50045 Exploration of kidney C
50060 Removal of kidney stone C
50065 Incision of kidney C
50070 Incision of kidney C
50075 Removal of kidney stone C
50100 Revise kidney blood vessels C
50120 Exploration of kidney C
50125 Explore and drain kidney C
50130 Removal of kidney stone C
50135 Exploration of kidney C
50205 Biopsy of kidney C
50220 Remove kidney, open C
50225 Removal kidney open, complex C
50230 Removal kidney open, radical C
50234 Removal of kidney ureter C
50236 Removal of kidney ureter C
50240 Partial removal of kidney C
50250 Cryoablate renal mass open C
50280 Removal of kidney lesion C
50290 Removal of kidney lesion C
50300 Remove cadaver donor kidney C
50320 Remove kidney, living donor C
50323 Prep cadaver renal allograft C
50325 Prep donor renal graft C
50327 Prep renal graft/venous C
50328 Prep renal graft/arterial C
50329 Prep renal graft/ureteral C
50340 Removal of kidney C
50360 Transplantation of kidney C
50365 Transplantation of kidney C
50370 Remove transplanted kidney C
50380 Reimplantation of kidney C
50400 Revision of kidney/ureter C
50405 Revision of kidney/ureter C
50500 Repair of kidney wound C
50520 Close kidney-skin fistula C
50525 Repair renal-abdomen fistula C
50526 Repair renal-abdomen fistula C
50540 Revision of horseshoe kidney C
50545 Laparo radical nephrectomy C
50546 Laparoscopic nephrectomy C
50547 Laparo removal donor kidney C
50548 Laparo remove w/ureter C
50600 Exploration of ureter C
50605 Insert ureteral support C
50610 Removal of ureter stone C
50620 Removal of ureter stone C
50630 Removal of ureter stone C
50650 Removal of ureter C
50660 Removal of ureter C
50700 Revision of ureter C
50715 Release of ureter C
50722 Release of ureter C
50725 Release/revise ureter C
50727 Revise ureter C
50728 Revise ureter C
50740 Fusion of ureter kidney C
50750 Fusion of ureter kidney C
50760 Fusion of ureters C
50770 Splicing of ureters C
50780 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50782 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50783 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50785 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50800 Implant ureter in bowel C
50810 Fusion of ureter bowel C
50815 Urine shunt to intestine C
50820 Construct bowel bladder C
50825 Construct bowel bladder C
50830 Revise urine flow C
50840 Replace ureter by bowel C
50845 Appendico-vesicostomy C
50860 Transplant ureter to skin C
50900 Repair of ureter C
50920 Closure ureter/skin fistula C
50930 Closure ureter/bowel fistula C
50940 Release of ureter C
51060 Removal of ureter stone C
51525 Removal of bladder lesion C
51530 Removal of bladder lesion C
51550 Partial removal of bladder C
51555 Partial removal of bladder C
51565 Revise bladder ureter(s) C
51570 Removal of bladder C
51575 Removal of bladder nodes C
51580 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51585 Removal of bladder nodes C
51590 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51595 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51596 Remove bladder/create pouch C
51597 Removal of pelvic structures C
51800 Revision of bladder/urethra C
51820 Revision of urinary tract C
51840 Attach bladder/urethra C
51841 Attach bladder/urethra C
51845 Repair bladder neck C
51860 Repair of bladder wound C
51865 Repair of bladder wound C
51900 Repair bladder/vagina lesion C
51920 Close bladder-uterus fistula C
51925 Hysterectomy/bladder repair C
51940 Correction of bladder defect C
51960 Revision of bladder bowel C
51980 Construct bladder opening C
53415 Reconstruction of urethra C
53448 Remov/replc ur sphinctr comp C
54125 Removal of penis C
54130 Remove penis nodes C
54135 Remove penis nodes C
54332 Revise penis/urethra C
54336 Revise penis/urethra C
54390 Repair penis and bladder C
54411 Remov/replc penis pros, comp C
54417 Remv/replc penis pros, compl C
54430 Revision of penis C
54535 Extensive testis surgery C
54650 Orchiopexy (Fowler-Stephens) C
55605 Incise sperm duct pouch C
55650 Remove sperm duct pouch C
55801 Removal of prostate C
55810 Extensive prostate surgery C
55812 Extensive prostate surgery C
55815 Extensive prostate surgery C
55821 Removal of prostate C
55831 Removal of prostate C
55840 Extensive prostate surgery C
55842 Extensive prostate surgery C
55845 Extensive prostate surgery C
55862 Extensive prostate surgery C
55865 Extensive prostate surgery C
55866 Laparo radical prostatectomy C
56630 Extensive vulva surgery C
56631 Extensive vulva surgery C
56632 Extensive vulva surgery C
56633 Extensive vulva surgery C
56634 Extensive vulva surgery C
56637 Extensive vulva surgery C
56640 Extensive vulva surgery C
57110 Remove vagina wall, complete C
57111 Remove vagina tissue, compl C
57112 Vaginectomy w/nodes, compl C
57270 Repair of bowel pouch C
57280 Suspension of vagina C
57296 Revise vag graft, open abd C
57305 Repair rectum-vagina fistula C
57307 Fistula repair colostomy C
57308 Fistula repair, transperine C
57311 Repair urethrovaginal lesion C
57531 Removal of cervix, radical C
57540 Removal of residual cervix C
57545 Remove cervix/repair pelvis C
58140 Myomectomy abdom method C
58146 Myomectomy abdom complex C
58150 Total hysterectomy C
58152 Total hysterectomy C
58180 Partial hysterectomy C
58200 Extensive hysterectomy C
58210 Extensive hysterectomy C
58240 Removal of pelvis contents C
58267 Vag hyst w/urinary repair C
58275 Hysterectomy/revise vagina C
58280 Hysterectomy/revise vagina C
58285 Extensive hysterectomy C
58293 Vag hyst w/uro repair, compl C
58400 Suspension of uterus C
58410 Suspension of uterus C
58520 Repair of ruptured uterus C
58540 Revision of uterus C
58548 Lap radical hyst C
58605 Division of fallopian tube C
58611 Ligate oviduct(s) add-on C
58700 Removal of fallopian tube C
58720 Removal of ovary/tube(s) C
58740 Revise fallopian tube(s) C
58750 Repair oviduct C
58752 Revise ovarian tube(s) C
58760 Remove tubal obstruction C
58822 Drain ovary abscess, percut C
58825 Transposition, ovary(s) C
58940 Removal of ovary(s) C
58943 Removal of ovary(s) C
58950 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58951 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58952 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58953 Tah, rad dissect for debulk C
58954 Tah rad debulk/lymph remove C
58956 Bso, omentectomy w/tah C
58957 Resect recurrent gyn mal C
58958 Resect recur gyn mal w/lym C
58960 Exploration of abdomen C
59120 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59121 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59130 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59135 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59136 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59140 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59325 Revision of cervix C
59350 Repair of uterus C
59514 Cesarean delivery only C
59525 Remove uterus after cesarean C
59620 Attempted vbac delivery only C
59830 Treat uterus infection C
59850 Abortion C
59851 Abortion C
59852 Abortion C
59855 Abortion C
59856 Abortion C
59857 Abortion C
60254 Extensive thyroid surgery C
60270 Removal of thyroid C
60505 Explore parathyroid glands C
60521 Removal of thymus gland C
60522 Removal of thymus gland C
60540 Explore adrenal gland C
60545 Explore adrenal gland C
60600 Remove carotid body lesion C
60605 Remove carotid body lesion C
60650 Laparoscopy adrenalectomy C
61105 Twist drill hole C
61107 Drill skull for implantation C
61108 Drill skull for drainage C
61120 Burr hole for puncture C
61140 Pierce skull for biopsy C
61150 Pierce skull for drainage C
61151 Pierce skull for drainage C
61154 Pierce skull remove clot C
61156 Pierce skull for drainage C
61210 Pierce skull, implant device C
61250 Pierce skull explore C
61253 Pierce skull explore C
61304 Open skull for exploration C
61305 Open skull for exploration C
61312 Open skull for drainage C
61313 Open skull for drainage C
61314 Open skull for drainage C
61315 Open skull for drainage C
61316 Implt cran bone flap to abdo C
61320 Open skull for drainage C
61321 Open skull for drainage C
61322 Decompressive craniotomy C
61323 Decompressive lobectomy C
61332 Explore/biopsy eye socket C
61333 Explore orbit/remove lesion C
61340 Subtemporal decompression C
61343 Incise skull (press relief) C
61345 Relieve cranial pressure C
61440 Incise skull for surgery C
61450 Incise skull for surgery C
61458 Incise skull for brain wound C
61460 Incise skull for surgery C
61470 Incise skull for surgery C
61480 Incise skull for surgery C
61490 Incise skull for surgery C
61500 Removal of skull lesion C
61501 Remove infected skull bone C
61510 Removal of brain lesion C
61512 Remove brain lining lesion C
61514 Removal of brain abscess C
61516 Removal of brain lesion C
61517 Implt brain chemotx add-on C
61518 Removal of brain lesion C
61519 Remove brain lining lesion C
61520 Removal of brain lesion C
61521 Removal of brain lesion C
61522 Removal of brain abscess C
61524 Removal of brain lesion C
61526 Removal of brain lesion C
61530 Removal of brain lesion C
61531 Implant brain electrodes C
61533 Implant brain electrodes C
61534 Removal of brain lesion C
61535 Remove brain electrodes C
61536 Removal of brain lesion C
61537 Removal of brain tissue C
61538 Removal of brain tissue C
61539 Removal of brain tissue C
61540 Removal of brain tissue C
61541 Incision of brain tissue C
61542 Removal of brain tissue C
61543 Removal of brain tissue C
61544 Remove treat brain lesion C
61545 Excision of brain tumor C
61546 Removal of pituitary gland C
61548 Removal of pituitary gland C
61550 Release of skull seams C
61552 Release of skull seams C
61556 Incise skull/sutures C
61557 Incise skull/sutures C
61558 Excision of skull/sutures C
61559 Excision of skull/sutures C
61563 Excision of skull tumor C
61564 Excision of skull tumor C
61566 Removal of brain tissue C
61567 Incision of brain tissue C
61570 Remove foreign body, brain C
61571 Incise skull for brain wound C
61575 Skull base/brainstem surgery C
61576 Skull base/brainstem surgery C
61580 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61581 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61582 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61583 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61584 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61585 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61586 Resect nasopharynx, skull C
61590 Infratemporal approach/skull C
61591 Infratemporal approach/skull C
61592 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61595 Transtemporal approach/skull C
61596 Transcochlear approach/skull C
61597 Transcondylar approach/skull C
61598 Transpetrosal approach/skull C
61600 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61601 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61605 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61606 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61607 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61608 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61609 Transect artery, sinus C
61610 Transect artery, sinus C
61611 Transect artery, sinus C
61612 Transect artery, sinus C
61613 Remove aneurysm, sinus C
61615 Resect/excise lesion, skull C
61616 Resect/excise lesion, skull C
61618 Repair dura C
61619 Repair dura C
61624 Transcath occlusion, cns C
61680 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61682 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61684 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61686 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61690 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61692 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61697 Brain aneurysm repr, complx C
61698 Brain aneurysm repr, complx C
61700 Brain aneurysm repr, simple C
61702 Inner skull vessel surgery C
61703 Clamp neck artery C
61705 Revise circulation to head C
61708 Revise circulation to head C
61710 Revise circulation to head C
61711 Fusion of skull arteries C
61735 Incise skull/brain surgery C
61750 Incise skull/brain biopsy C
61751 Brain biopsy w/ct/mr guide C
61760 Implant brain electrodes C
61850 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61860 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61863 Implant neuroelectrode C
61864 Implant neuroelectrde, addl C
61867 Implant neuroelectrode C
61868 Implant neuroelectrde, add'l C
61870 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61875 Implant neuroelectrodes C
62005 Treat skull fracture C
62010 Treatment of head injury C
62100 Repair brain fluid leakage C
62115 Reduction of skull defect C
62116 Reduction of skull defect C
62117 Reduction of skull defect C
62120 Repair skull cavity lesion C
62121 Incise skull repair C
62140 Repair of skull defect C
62141 Repair of skull defect C
62142 Remove skull plate/flap C
62143 Replace skull plate/flap C
62145 Repair of skull brain C
62146 Repair of skull with graft C
62147 Repair of skull with graft C
62148 Retr bone flap to fix skull C
62161 Dissect brain w/scope C
62162 Remove colloid cyst w/scope C
62163 Neuroendoscopy w/fb removal C
62164 Remove brain tumor w/scope C
62165 Remove pituit tumor w/scope C
62180 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62190 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62192 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62200 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62201 Brain cavity shunt w/scope C
62220 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62223 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62256 Remove brain cavity shunt C
62258 Replace brain cavity shunt C
63043 Laminotomy, add'l cervical C
63044 Laminotomy, add'l lumbar C
63050 Cervical laminoplasty C
63051 C-laminoplasty w/graft/plate C
63076 Neck spine disk surgery C
63077 Spine disk surgery, thorax C
63078 Spine disk surgery, thorax C
63081 Removal of vertebral body C
63082 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63085 Removal of vertebral body C
63086 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63087 Removal of vertebral body C
63088 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63090 Removal of vertebral body C
63091 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63101 Removal of vertebral body C
63102 Removal of vertebral body C
63103 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63170 Incise spinal cord tract(s) C
63172 Drainage of spinal cyst C
63173 Drainage of spinal cyst C
63180 Revise spinal cord ligaments C
63182 Revise spinal cord ligaments C
63185 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63190 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63191 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63194 Incise spinal column cord C
63195 Incise spinal column cord C
63196 Incise spinal column cord C
63197 Incise spinal column cord C
63198 Incise spinal column cord C
63199 Incise spinal column cord C
63200 Release of spinal cord C
63250 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63251 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63252 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63265 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63266 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63267 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63268 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63270 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63271 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63272 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63273 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63275 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63276 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63277 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63278 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63280 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63281 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63282 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63283 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63285 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63286 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63287 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63290 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63295 Repair of laminectomy defect C
63300 Removal of vertebral body C
63301 Removal of vertebral body C
63302 Removal of vertebral body C
63303 Removal of vertebral body C
63304 Removal of vertebral body C
63305 Removal of vertebral body C
63306 Removal of vertebral body C
63307 Removal of vertebral body C
63308 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63700 Repair of spinal herniation C
63702 Repair of spinal herniation C
63704 Repair of spinal herniation C
63706 Repair of spinal herniation C
63707 Repair spinal fluid leakage C
63709 Repair spinal fluid leakage C
63710 Graft repair of spine defect C
63740 Install spinal shunt C
64752 Incision of vagus nerve C
64755 Incision of stomach nerves C
64760 Incision of vagus nerve C
64809 Remove sympathetic nerves C
64818 Remove sympathetic nerves C
64866 Fusion of facial/other nerve C
64868 Fusion of facial/other nerve C
65273 Repair of eye wound C
69155 Extensive ear/neck surgery C
69535 Remove part of temporal bone C
69554 Remove ear lesion C
69950 Incise inner ear nerve C
75900 Intravascular cath exchange C
75952 Endovasc repair abdom aorta C
75953 Abdom aneurysm endovas rpr C
75954 Iliac aneurysm endovas rpr C
75956 Xray, endovasc thor ao repr C
75957 Xray, endovasc thor ao repr C
75958 Xray, place prox ext thor ao C
75959 Xray, place dist ext thor ao C
92970 Cardioassist, internal C
92971 Cardioassist, external C
92975 Dissolve clot, heart vessel C
92992 Revision of heart chamber C
92993 Revision of heart chamber C
99190 Special pump services C
99191 Special pump services C
99192 Special pump services C
99251 Inpatient consultation C
99252 Inpatient consultation C
99253 Inpatient consultation C
99254 Inpatient consultation C
99255 Inpatient consultation C
99293 Ped critical care, initial C
99294 Ped critical care, subseq C
99295 Neonate crit care, initial C
99296 Neonate critical care subseq C
99298 Ic for lbw infant 1500 gm C
99299 Ic, lbw infant 1500-2500 gm C
99356 Prolonged service, inpatient C
99357 Prolonged service, inpatient C
99433 Normal newborn care/hospital C
0024T Transcath cardiac reduction C
0048T Implant ventricular device C
0049T External circulation assist C
0050T Removal circulation assist C
0051T Implant total heart system C
0052T Replace component heart syst C
0053T Replace component heart syst C
0075T Perq stent/chest vert art C
0076T Si stent/chest vert art C
0077T Cereb therm perfusion probe C
0078T Endovasc aort repr w/device C
0079T Endovasc visc extnsn repr C
0080T Endovasc aort repr rad si C
0081T Endovasc visc extnsn si C
0090T Cervical artific disc C
0092T Artific disc addl C
0093T Cervical artific diskectomy C
0095T Artific diskectomy addl C
0096T Rev cervical artific disc C
0098T Rev artific disc addl C
0153T Tcath sensor aneurysm sac C
0157T Open impl gast curve electrd C
0158T Open remv gast curve electrd C
0163T Lumb artif diskectomy addl C
0164T Remove lumb artif disc addl C
0165T Revise lumb artif disc addl C
0166T Tcath vsd close w/o bypass C
0167T Tcath vsd close w bypass C
0169T Place stereo cath brain C
G0341 Percutaneous islet celltrans C
G0342 Laparoscopy islet cell trans C
G0343 Laparotomy islet cell transp C

Provider No. Out-Migration adjustment Qualifying county name
010005 0.0322 MARSHALL
010008 0.0245 CRENSHAW
010009 0.0092 MORGAN
010010 0.0322 MARSHALL
010012 0.0182 DE KALB
010015 0.0043 CLARKE
010022 0.1106 CHEROKEE
010025 0.0235 CHAMBERS
010029 0.0281 LEE
010032 0.0320 RANDOLPH
010035 0.0263 CULLMAN
010038 0.0039 CALHOUN
010045 0.0216 FAYETTE
010047 0.0178 BUTLER
010052 0.0103 TALLAPOOSA
010054 0.0092 MORGAN
010061 0.0566 JACKSON
010065 0.0103 TALLAPOOSA
010078 0.0039 CALHOUN
010083 0.0125 BALDWIN
010085 0.0092 MORGAN
010091 0.0043 CLARKE
010100 0.0125 BALDWIN
010101 0.0209 TALLADEGA
010109 0.0451 PICKENS
010110 0.0302 BULLOCK
010125 0.0471 WINSTON
010128 0.0043 CLARKE
010129 0.0125 BALDWIN
010138 0.0113 SUMTER
010143 0.0263 CULLMAN
010146 0.0039 CALHOUN
010150 0.0178 BUTLER
010158 0.0067 FRANKLIN
010164 0.0209 TALLADEGA
013027 0.0125 BALDWIN
030040 0.0012 SANTA CRUZ
030067 0.0230 LAPAZ
040014 0.0163 WHITE
040019 0.0254 ST. FRANCIS
040039 0.0172 GREENE
040047 0.0117 RANDOLPH
040067 0.0008 COLUMBIA
040071 0.0149 JEFFERSON
040076 0.1001 HOT SPRING
040081 0.0358 PIKE
040100 0.0163 WHITE
050002 0.0009 ALAMEDA
050007 0.0141 SAN MATEO
050008 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050009 0.0196 NAPA
050013 0.0196 NAPA
050014 0.0147 AMADOR
050016 0.0103 SAN LUIS OBISPO
050042 0.0184 TEHAMA
050043 0.0009 ALAMEDA
050047 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050055 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050069 0.0006 ORANGE
050070 0.0141 SAN MATEO
050073 0.0169 SOLANO
050075 0.0009 ALAMEDA
050076 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050084 0.0135 SAN JOAQUIN
050089 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050090 0.0085 SONOMA
050099 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050101 0.0169 SOLANO
050113 0.0141 SAN MATEO
050118 0.0135 SAN JOAQUIN
050122 0.0135 SAN JOAQUIN
050129 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050133 0.0186 YUBA
050136 0.0085 SONOMA
050140 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050150 0.0357 NEVADA
050152 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050167 0.0135 SAN JOAQUIN
050168 0.0006 ORANGE
050173 0.0006 ORANGE
050174 0.0085 SONOMA
050193 0.0006 ORANGE
050194 0.0052 SANTA CRUZ
050195 0.0009 ALAMEDA
050197 0.0141 SAN MATEO
050211 0.0009 ALAMEDA
050224 0.0006 ORANGE
050226 0.0006 ORANGE
050228 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050230 0.0006 ORANGE
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050283 0.0009 ALAMEDA
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050300 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050305 0.0009 ALAMEDA
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050320 0.0009 ALAMEDA
050325 0.0046 TUOLUMNE
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050335 0.0046 TUOLUMNE
050336 0.0135 SAN JOAQUIN
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050367 0.0169 SOLANO
050385 0.0085 SONOMA
050407 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050426 0.0006 ORANGE
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050454 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
050457 0.0026 SAN FRANCISCO
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050528 0.0229 MERCED
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050543 0.0006 ORANGE
050547 0.0085 SONOMA
050548 0.0006 ORANGE
050551 0.0006 ORANGE
050567 0.0006 ORANGE
050570 0.0006 ORANGE
050580 0.0006 ORANGE
050584 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050586 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
050589 0.0006 ORANGE
050603 0.0006 ORANGE
050609 0.0006 ORANGE
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050678 0.0006 ORANGE
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050690 0.0085 SONOMA
050693 0.0006 ORANGE
050707 0.0141 SAN MATEO
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050720 0.0006 ORANGE
050744 0.0006 ORANGE
050745 0.0006 ORANGE
050746 0.0006 ORANGE
050747 0.0006 ORANGE
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052039 0.0006 ORANGE
053034 0.0006 ORANGE
053037 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
053301 0.0009 ALAMEDA
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054110 0.0009 ALAMEDA
054111 0.0005 SAN BERNARDINO
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060116 0.0075 BOULDER
064007 0.0075 BOULDER
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083300 0.0063 NEW CASTLE
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190078 0.0184 ST. LANDRY
190086 0.0050 LINCOLN
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190099 0.0188 AVOYELLES
190106 0.0101 ALLEN
190116 0.0084 MOREHOUSE
190133 0.0101 ALLEN
190140 0.0034 FRANKLIN
190144 0.0410 WEBSTER
190145 0.0090 LA SALLE
190184 0.0161 CALDWELL
190190 0.0161 CALDWELL
190191 0.0184 ST. LANDRY
190246 0.0161 CALDWELL
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193044 0.0231 TANGIPAHOA
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193069 0.0084 MOREHOUSE
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200032 0.0466 OXFORD
200034 0.0092 ANDROSCOGGIN
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210001 0.0184 WASHINGTON
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220010 0.0461 ESSEX
220011 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
220029 0.0461 ESSEX
220033 0.0461 ESSEX
220035 0.0461 ESSEX
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220063 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
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220084 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
220098 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
220101 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
220105 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
220171 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
220174 0.0461 ESSEX
222000 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
222026 0.0461 ESSEX
222044 0.0461 ESSEX
223026 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
224007 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
224022 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
224038 0.0235 MIDDLESEX
230003 0.0217 OTTAWA
230005 0.0473 LENAWEE
230013 0.0023 OAKLAND
230015 0.0297 ST. JOSEPH
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310013 0.0264 ESSEX
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310021 0.0092 MERCER
310031 0.0130 BURLINGTON
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310083 0.0264 ESSEX
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310093 0.0264 ESSEX
310096 0.0264 ESSEX
310108 0.0368 MIDDLESEX
310110 0.0092 MERCER
310119 0.0264 ESSEX
310127 0.0130 BURLINGTON
313025 0.0264 ESSEX
313027 0.0092 MERCER
313032 0.013B URLINGTON
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314011 0.0368 MIDDLESEX
314021 0.013B URLINGTON
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320018 0.0025 DONA ANA
320085 0.0025 DONA ANA
330004 0.0615 ULSTER
330008 0.0102 WYOMING
330010 0.0042 MONTGOMERY
330027 0.0149 NASSAU
330033 0.0205 CHENANGO
330047 0.0042 MONTGOMERY
330073 0.0122 GENESEE
330094 0.0463 COLUMBIA
330103 0.0121 CATTARAUGUS
330106 0.0149 NASSAU
330126 0.0675 ORANGE
330132 0.0121 CATTARAUGUS
330135 0.0675 ORANGE
330167 0.0149 NASSAU
330175 0.0241 CORTLAND
330181 0.0149 NASSAU
330182 0.0149 NASSAU
330191 0.0017 WARREN
330198 0.0149 NASSAU
330205 0.0675 ORANGE
330224 0.0615 ULSTER
330225 0.0149 NASSAU
330235 0.0281 CAYUGA
330259 0.0149 NASSAU
330264 0.0675 ORANGE
330331 0.0149 NASSAU
330332 0.0149 NASSAU
330372 0.0149 NASSAU
330386 0.0687 SULLIVAN
340020 0.0143 LEE
340021 0.0162 CLEVELAND
340024 0.0171 SAMPSON
340027 0.0125 LENOIR
340037 0.0162 CLEVELAND
340038 0.0253 BEAUFORT
340039 0.0101 IREDELL
340068 0.0094 COLUMBUS
340069 0.0083 WAKE
340070 0.0417 ALAMANCE
340071 0.0168 HARNETT
340073 0.0083 WAKE
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340096 0.0250 DAVIDSON
340104 0.0162 CLEVELAND
340114 0.0083 WAKE
340124 0.0168 HARNETT
340126 0.0084 WILSON
340129 0.0101 IREDELL
340133 0.0242 MARTIN
340138 0.0083 WAKE
340144 0.0101 IREDELL
340145 0.0337 LINCOLN
340151 0.0053 HALIFAX
340173 0.0083 WAKE
344014 0.0083 WAKE
360002 0.0142 ASHLAND
360010 0.0076 TUSCARAWAS
360013 0.0136 SHELBY
360025 0.0072 ERIE
360036 0.0168 WAYNE
360040 0.0392 KNOX
360044 0.0124 DARKE
360065 0.0077 HURON
360071 0.0035 VAN WERT
360086 0.0187 CLARK
360096 0.0072 COLUMBIANA
360107 0.0095 SANDUSKY
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360156 0.0095 SANDUSKY
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360187 0.0187 CLARK
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362007 0.0095 SANDUSKY
370014 0.0363 BRYAN
370015 0.0369 MAYES
370023 0.0090 STEPHENS
370065 0.0097 CRAIG
370072 0.0260 LATIMER
370083 0.0051 PUSHMATAHA
370100 0.0101 CHOCTAW
370149 0.0292 POTTAWATOMIE
370156 0.0122 GARVIN
370169 0.0164 MCINTOSH
370172 0.0260 LATIMER
370214 0.0122 GARVIN
380022 0.0068 LINN
380029 0.0075 MARION
380051 0.0075 MARION
380056 0.0075 MARION
390008 0.0055 LAWRENCE
390016 0.0055 LAWRENCE
390030 0.0284 SCHUYLKILL
390031 0.0284 SCHUYLKILL
390044 0.0191 BERKS
390052 0.0044 CLEARFIELD
390065 0.0490 ADAMS
390066 0.0364 LEBANON
390086 0.0044 CLEARFIELD
390096 0.0191 BERKS
390113 0.0049 CRAWFORD
390122 0.0049 CRAWFORD
390138 0.0213 FRANKLIN
390146 0.0019 WARREN
390150 0.0019 GREENE
390151 0.0213 FRANKLIN
390162 0.0200 NORTHAMPTON
390181 0.0284 SCHUYLKILL
390183 0.0284 SCHUYLKILL
390201 0.1091 MONROE
390313 0.0284 SCHUYLKILL
393026 0.0191 BERKS
394020 0.0364 LEBANON
420007 0.0037 SPARTANBURG
420009 0.0113 OCONEE
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420030 0.0051 COLLETON
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420043 0.0132 CHEROKEE
420062 0.0109 CHESTERFIELD
420069 0.0023 CLARENDON
420083 0.0037 SPARTANBURG
422004 0.0142 CHESTER
423029 0.0145 ANDERSON
430008 0.0537 BROOKINGS
430048 0.0055 LAWRENCE
430094 0.0055 LAWRENCE
440007 0.0226 COFFEE
440008 0.0449 HENDERSON
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440024 0.0230 BRADLEY
440030 0.0056 HAMBLEN
440031 0.0025 ROANE
440033 0.0036 CAMPBELL
440035 0.0309 MONTGOMERY
440047 0.0338 GIBSON
440051 0.0071 MC NAIRY
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440109 0.0070 HARDIN
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440144 0.0226 COFFEE
440148 0.0306 DE KALB
440153 0.0007 COCKE
440174 0.0310 HAYWOOD
440180 0.0036 CAMPBELL
440181 0.0361 HARDEMAN
440182 0.0144 CARROLL
440185 0.0230 BRADLEY
450032 0.0253 HARRISON
450039 0.0024 TARRANT
450052 0.0276 BOSQUE
450059 0.0074 COMAL
450064 0.0024 TARRANT
450087 0.0024 TARRANT
450090 0.0651 COOKE
450099 0.0143 GRAY
450135 0.0024 TARRANT
450137 0.0024 TARRANT
450144 0.0558 ANDREWS
450163 0.0053 KLEBERG
450192 0.0271 HILL
450194 0.0213 CHEROKEE
450210 0.0150 PANOLA
450224 0.0195 WOOD
450236 0.0389 HOPKINS
450270 0.0271 HILL
450283 0.0655 VAN ZANDT
450324 0.0132 GRAYSON
450347 0.0379 WALKER
450348 0.0058 FALLS
450370 0.0240 COLORADO
450389 0.0619 HENDERSON
450393 0.0132 GRAYSON
450395 0.0451 POLK
450419 0.0024 TARRANT
450438 0.0241 COLORADO
450451 0.0537 SOMERVELL
450460 0.0048 TYLER
450469 0.0132 GRAYSON
450497 0.0395 MONTAGUE
450539 0.0071 HALE
450547 0.0195 WOOD
450563 0.0024 TARRANT
450565 0.0486 PALO PINTO
450573 0.0115 JASPER
450596 0.0744 HOOD
450639 0.0024 TARRANT
450641 0.0395 MONTAGUE
450672 0.0024 TARRANT
450675 0.0024 TARRANT
450677 0.0024 TARRANT
450698 0.0135 LAMB
450747 0.0127 ANDERSON
450755 0.0294 HOCKLEY
450770 0.0182 MILAM
450779 0.0024 TARRANT
450813 0.0127 ANDERSON
450838 0.0115 JASPER
450872 0.0024 TARRANT
450880 0.0024 TARRANT
450884 0.0050 UPSHUR
450886 0.0024 TARRANT
450888 0.0024 TARRANT
452019 0.0024 TARRANT
452028 0.0024 TARRANT
452041 0.0132 GRAYSON
452088 0.0024 TARRANT
453040 0.0024 TARRANT
453041 0.0024 TARRANT
453042 0.0024 TARRANT
453089 0.0127 ANDERSON
453300 0.0024 TARRANT
454012 0.0024 TARRANT
460017 0.0364 BOX ELDER
460039 0.0364 BOX ELDER
490019 0.1081 CULPEPER
490084 0.0145 ESSEX
490110 0.0327 MONTGOMERY
500003 0.0164 SKAGIT
500007 0.0164 SKAGIT
500019 0.0140 LEWIS
500039 0.0101 KITSAP
500041 0.0020 COWLITZ
510018 0.0187 JACKSON
510047 0.0270 MARION
510077 0.0021 MINGO
520028 0.0297 GREEN
520035 0.0083 SHEBOYGAN
520044 0.0083 SHEBOYGAN
520057 0.0184 SAUK
520059 0.0189 RACINE
520060 0.0048 GREEN LAKE
520071 0.0174 JEFFERSON
520076 0.0159 DODGE
520095 0.0184 SAUK
520096 0.0189 RACINE
520102 0.0242 WALWORTH
520116 0.0174 JEFFERSON
522005 0.0189 RACINE

HCPCS code Short descriptor CI SI Single code APC assignment Composite APC assignment
90801 Psy dx interview CH Q 0323 0034
90802 Intac psy dx interview CH Q 0323 0034
90804 Psytx, office, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 0034
90805 Psytx, off, 20-30 min w/em CH Q 0322 0034
90806 Psytx, off, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 0034
90807 Psytx, off, 45-50 min w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90808 Psytx, office, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 0034
90809 Psytx, off, 75-80, w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90810 Intac psytx, off, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 0034
90811 Intac psytx, 20-30, w/em CH Q 0322 0034
90812 Intac psytx, off, 45-50 minv CH Q 0323 0034
90813 Intac psytx, 45-50 min w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90814 Intac psytx, off, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 0034
90815 Intac psytx, 75-80 w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90816 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 0034
90817 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min w/em CH Q 0322 0034
90818 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 0034
90819 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90821 sytx, hosp, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 0034
90822 Psytx, hosp, 75-80 min w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90823 Intac psytx, hosp, 20-30 min CH Q 0322 0034
90824 Intac psytx, hsp 20-30 w/em CH Q 0322 0034
90826 Intac psytx, hosp, 45-50 min CH Q 0323 0034
90827 Intac psytx, hsp 45-50 w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90828 Intac psytx, hosp, 75-80 min CH Q 0323 0034
90829 Intac psytx, hsp 75-80 w/em CH Q 0323 0034
90845 Psychoanalysis CH Q 0323 0034
90846 Family psytx w/o patient CH Q 0324 0034
90847 Family psytx w/patient CH Q 0324 0034
90849 Multiple family group psytx CH Q 0325 0034
90853 Group psychotherapy CH Q 0325 0034
90857 Intac group psytx CH Q 0325 0034
90862 Medication management CH Q 0605 0034
90865 Narcosynthesis CH Q 0323 0034
90880 Hypnotherapy CH Q 0323 0034
90899 Psychiatric service/therapy CH Q 0322 0034
96101 Psycho testing by pscy/phys CH Q 0382 0034
96102 Psycho testing by technician CH Q 0373 0034
96103 Psycho testing admin by comp CH Q 0373 0034
96110 Developmental test, lim CH Q 0373 0034
96111 Developmental test, exten CH Q 0382 0034
96116 Neurobehavioral status exam CH Q 0382 0034
96118 Neuropsych test by pscyh/phys CH Q 0382 0034
96119 Neuropscyh testing by tec CH Q 0382 0034
96120 Neuropsych tst admin w/comp CH Q 0373 0034
96150 Assess hlth/behave, initi CH Q 0432 0034
96151 Assess hlth/behave, subseq CH Q 0432 0034
96152 Intervene hlth/behave,indiv CH Q 0432 0034
96153 Intervene hlth/bhave, group CH Q 0432 0034
96154 Intevene hlth/behave, fam w/pt CH Q 0432 0034
M0064 Visit for drug monitoring CH Q 0605 0034
93619 Electrophysiology evaluation CH Q 0085 8000
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation CH Q 0085 8000
93650 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus CH Q 0085 8000
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus CH Q 0086 8000
93652 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus CH Q 0086 8000
55875 Transperi needle place, pros CH Q 0163 8001
77778 Apply interstit radiat compl CH Q 0651 8001

[FR Doc. 07-3509 Filed 7-16-07; 4:00 pm]

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