Hyperbaric Reimbursement A correction in the reimbursement rate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been published on the HCFA website. The copay amount is not certain at this time. This information can be found under APC 0971, line 372 in the new coverage information. The UHMS will be publishing further information on this website as soon as it is available. Thank you for your support during this prolonged initiative.
Effective date refers to date of service.
Final instructions will be distributed January 1, 2000. This is to allow time for carriers and intermediaries to educate their providers and to incorporate any changes. Until final instructions are issued, ' 35-10 of the Coverage Issues Manual remains in effect in its original form. The implementation date for this PM is April 1, 2000. These instructions should be implemented within your current operating budget.