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SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
577Before July 1981, inpatient hospital care in connection with dental procedures was covered only when required by the patient's underlying medical condition and clinical status.(3)Inapplicability.(i) Dental services that are inextricably linked to, and substantially related and integral to the clinical success of, a certain covered medical service are not excluded; payment may be made under Medicare Parts A and B for services furnished in the inpatient or outpatient setting. Such services include, but are not limited to:(A) Dental or oral examination performed as part of a comprehensive workup prior to, and medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services to eliminate an oral or dental infection prior to, or contemporaneously with, the following Medicare-covered services: organ transplant, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, cardiac valve replacement, valvuloplasty procedures, chemotherapy when used in the treatment of cancer, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy when used in the treatment of cancer, and administration of high-dose bone-modifying agents (antiresorptive therapy) when used in the treatment of cancer.(B) The reconstruction of a dental ridge performed as a result of and at the same time as the surgical removal of a tumor.(C) The stabilization or immobilization of teeth in connection with the reduction of a jaw fracture, and dental splints only when used in conjunction with covered treatment of a covered medical condition such as dislocated jaw joints.(D) The extraction of teeth to prepare the jaw for radiation treatment of neoplastic disease.(E) Dental or oral examination performed as part of a comprehensive workup prior to, medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services to eliminate an oral or dental infection prior to or contemporaneously with, and medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services to address dental or oral complications after, treatment of head and neck cancer using radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or any combination of these.(ii) Ancillary services and supplies furnished incident to covered dental services are not excluded, and Medicare payment may be made under Part A or Part B, as applicable, whether the service is performed in the inpatient or outpatient setting, including, but not limited to the administration of anesthesia, diagnostic x-rays, use of operating room, and other related procedures.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(j)Personal comfort services, exceptas necessary for the palliation or management of terminal illness as provided in part 418 of this chapter. The use of a television set or a telephone are examples of personalcomfortservices.(k)Any services that are not reasonable and necessaryfor one of the following purposes:(1) For the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.(2) In the case of hospice services, for the palliation or management of terminal illness, as provided in part 418 of this chapter.(3) In the case of pneumococcal vaccine for the prevention of illness.(4) In the case of the patient outcome assessment program established under section 1875(c) of the Act, for carrying out the purpose of that section.(5) In the case of hepatitis B vaccine, for the prevention of illness for those individuals at high or intermediate risk of contracting hepatitis B. (Section 410.63(a) of this chapter sets forth criteria for identifying those individuals.)(6) In the case of screening mammography, for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.34 of this chapter.(7) In the case of colorectal cancer screening tests, for the purpose of early detection of colorectal cancer subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.37 of this chapter.(8) In the case of screening pelvic examinations, for the purpose of early detection of cervical or vaginal cancer subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.56 of this chapter.(9) In the case of prostate cancer screening tests, for the purpose of early detection of prostate cancer, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.39 of this chapter.(10) In the case of screening exams for glaucoma, for the purpose of early detection of glaucoma, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.23 of this chapter.(11) In the case of initial preventive physical examinations, with the goal of health promotion and disease prevention, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.16 of this chapter.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(11) In the case of initial preventive physical examinations, with the goal of health promotion and disease prevention, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.16 of this chapter.(12) In the case of ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, with the goal of early detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms, subject to the conditions and limitation specified in  410.19 of this chapter.(13) In the case of cardiovascular disease screening tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease or abnormalities associated with an elevated risk for that disease, subject to the conditions specified in  410.17 of this chapter.(14) In the case of diabetes screening tests furnished to an individual at risk for diabetes for the purpose of the early detection of that disease, subject to the conditions specified in  410.18 of this chapter.(15) In the case of additional preventive services not otherwise described in this title, subject to the conditions and limitation specified in  410.64 of this chapter.(16) In the case of an annual wellness visit providing a personalized prevention plan, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in  410.15 of this subpart.(l)Foot care(1)Basic rule.Except as provided in paragraph (l)(2) of this section, any services furnished in connection with the following:(i)Routine foot care,such as the cutting or removal of corns, or calluses, the trimming of nails, routine hygienic care (preventive maintenance care ordinarily within the realm of self care), and any service performed in the absence of localized illness, injury, or symptoms involving the feet.(ii)The evaluation or treatment of subluxations of the feetregardless of underlying pathology. (Subluxations are structural misalignments of the joints, other than fractures or complete dislocations, that require treatment only by nonsurgical methods.(iii)The evaluation or treatment of flattened arches(including the prescription of supportive devices) regardless of the underlying pathology.(2)Exceptions.(i) Treatment of warts is not excluded.(ii) Treatment of mycotic toenails may be covered if it is furnished no more often than every 60 days or the billing physician documents the need for more frequent treatment.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(ii) Treatment of mycotic toenails may be covered if it is furnished no more often than every 60 days or the billing physician documents the need for more frequent treatment.(iii) The services listed in paragraph (l)(1) of this section are not excluded if they are furnished(A) As an incident to, at the same time as, or as a necessary integral part of a primary covered procedure performed on the foot; or(B) As initial diagnostic services (regardless of the resulting diagnosis) in connection with a specific symptom or complaint that might arise from a condition whose treatment would be covered.(m)Services to hospital patients(1)Basic rule.Except as provided in paragraph (m)(3) of this section, any service furnished to an inpatient of a hospital or to a hospital outpatient (as defined in  410.2 of this chapter) during an encounter (as defined in  410.2 of this chapter) by an entity other than the hospital unless the hospital has an arrangement (as defined in  409.3 of this chapter) with that entity to furnish that particular service to the hospital's patients. As used in this paragraph (m)(1), the term hospital includes a CAH.(2)Scope of exclusion.Services subject to exclusion from coverage under the provisions of this paragraph (m) include, but are not limited to, clinical laboratory services; pacemakers and other prostheses and prosthetic devices (other than dental) that replace all or part of an internal body organ (for example, intraocular lenses); artificial limbs, knees, and hips; equipment and supplies covered under the prosthetic device benefits; and services incident to a physician service.(3)Exceptions.The following services are not excluded from coverage:(i) Physicians' services that meet the criteria of  415.102(a) of this chapter for payment on a reasonable charge or fee schedule basis.(ii) Physician assistant services, as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(K)(i) of the Act, that are furnished after December 31, 1990.(iii) Nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist services, as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(K)(ii) of the Act.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(iii) Nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist services, as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(K)(ii) of the Act.(iv) Certified nurse-midwife services, as defined in section 1861(ff) of the Act, that are furnished after December 31, 1990.(v) Qualified psychologist services, as defined in section 1861(ii) of the Act, that are furnished after December 31, 1990.(vi) Services of an anesthetist, as defined in  410.69 of this chapter.(n)Certain services of an assistant-at-surgery.(1) Services of an assistant-at-surgery in a cataract operation (including subsequent insertion of an intraocular lens) unless, before the surgery is performed, the appropriate QIO or a carrier has approved the use of such an assistant in the surgical procedure based on the existence of a complicating medical condition.(2) Services on an assistant-at-surgery in a surgical procedure (or class of surgical procedures) for which assistants-at-surgery on average are used in fewer than 5 percent of such procedures nationally.(o) Experimental or investigational devices, except for certain devices.(1) Categorized by the FDA as a Category B (Nonexperimental/investigational) device as defined in  405.201(b) of the chapter; and(2) Furnished in accordance with the coverage requirements in  405.211(b).(p)Services furnished to SNF residents(1)Basic rule.Except as provided in paragraph (p)(2) of this section, any service furnished to a resident of an SNF during a covered Part A stay by an entity other than the SNF, unless the SNF has an arrangement (as defined in  409.3 of this chapter) with that entity to furnish that particular service to the SNF's residents. Services subject to exclusion under this paragraph include, but are not limited to(i) Any physical, occupational, or speech-language therapy services, regardless of whether the services are furnished by (or under the supervision of) a physician or other health care professional, and regardless of whether the resident who receives the services is in a covered Part A stay; and
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(ii) Services furnished as an incident to the professional services of a physician or other health care professional specified in paragraph (p)(2) of this section.(2)Exceptions.The following services are not excluded from coverage, provided that the claim for payment includes the SNF's Medicare provider number in accordance with  424.32(a)(5) of this chapter:(i) Physicians' services that meet the criteria of  415.102(a) of this chapter for payment on a fee schedule basis.(ii) Services performed under a physician's supervision by a physician assistant who meets the applicable definition in section 1861(aa)(5) of the Act.(iii) Services performed by a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who meets the applicable definition in section 1861(aa)(5) of the Act and is working in collaboration (as defined in section 1861(aa)(6) of the Act) with a physician.(iv) Services performed by a certified nurse-midwife, as defined in section 1861(gg) of the Act.(v) Services performed by a qualified psychologist, as defined in section 1861(ii) of the Act.(vi) Services performed by a marriage and family therapist, as defined in section 1861(lll)(2) of the Act.(vii) Services performed by a mental health counselor, as defined in section 1861(lll)(4) of the Act.(viii) Services performed by a certified registered nurse anesthetist, as defined in section 1861(bb) of the Act.(ix) Dialysis services and supplies, as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(F) of the Act, and those ambulance services that are furnished in conjunction with them.(x) Erythropoietin (EPO) for dialysis patients, as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(O) of the Act.(xi) Hospice care, as defined in section 1861(dd) of the Act.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(xi) Hospice care, as defined in section 1861(dd) of the Act.(xii) An ambulance trip that initially conveys an individual to the SNF to be admitted as a resident, or that conveys an individual from the SNF in connection with one of the circumstances specified in paragraphs (p)(3)(i) through (p)(3)(iv) of this section as ending the individual's status as an SNF resident.(xiii) The transportation costs of electrocardiogram equipment (HCPCS code R0076), but only with respect to those electrocardiogram test services furnished during 1998.(xiv) Services described in paragraphs (p)(2)(i) through (viii) of this section when furnished via telehealth under section 1834(m)(4)(C)(ii)(VII) of the Act.(xv) Those chemotherapy items identified, as of July 1, 1999, by HCPCS codes J9000-J9020, J9040-J9151, J9170-J9185, J9200-J9201, J9206-J9208, J9211, J9230-J9245, and J9265-J9600, and as of January 1, 2004, by HCPCS codes A9522, A9523, A9533, and A9534 (as subsequently modified by CMS), and any additional chemotherapy items identified by CMS.(xvi) Those chemotherapy administration services identified, as of July 1, 1999, by HCPCS codes 36260-36262, 36489, 36530-36535, 36640, 36823, and 96405-96542 (as subsequently modified by CMS), and any additional chemotherapy administration services identified by CMS.(xvii) Those radioisotope services identified, as of July 1, 1999, by HCPCS codes 79030-79440 (as subsequently modified by CMS), and any additional radioisotope services identified by CMS.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(xviii) Those customized prosthetic devices (including artificial limbs and their components) identified, as of July 1, 1999, by HCPCS codes L5050-L5340, L5500-L5611, L5613-L5986, L5988, L6050-L6370, L6400-6880, L6920-L7274, and L7362-L7366 (as subsequently modified by CMS) and any additional customized prosthetic devices identified by CMS, which are delivered for a resident's use during a stay in the SNF and intended to be used by the resident after discharge from the SNF.(xix) Those blood clotting factors indicated for the treatment of patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders identified, as of July 1, 2020, by HCPCS codes J7170, J7175, J7177-J7183, J7185-J7190, J7192-J7195, J7198-J7203, J7205, and J7207-J7211 (as subsequently modified by CMS) and items and services related to the furnishing of such factors, and any additional blood clotting factors identified by CMS and items and services related to the furnishing of such factors.(xx) Those RHC and FQHC services that are described in  405.2411(b)(2) of this chapter.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(xx) Those RHC and FQHC services that are described in  405.2411(b)(2) of this chapter.(3)SNF resident defined.For purposes of this paragraph, a beneficiary who is admitted to a Medicare-participating SNF is considered to be a resident of the SNF for the duration of the beneficiary's covered Part A stay. In addition, for purposes of the services described in paragraph (p)(1)(i) of this section, a beneficiary who is admitted to a Medicare-participating SNF is considered to be a resident of the SNF regardless of whether the beneficiary is in a covered Part A stay. Whenever the beneficiary leaves the facility, the beneficiary's status as an SNF resident for purposes of this paragraph (along with the SNF's responsibility to furnish or make arrangements for the services described in paragraph (p)(1) of this section) ends when one of the following events occurs(i) The beneficiary is admitted as an inpatient to a Medicare-participating hospital or CAH, or as a resident to another SNF;(ii) The beneficiary receives services from a Medicare-participating home health agency under a plan of care;(iii) The beneficiary receives outpatient services from a Medicare-participating hospital or CAH (but only for those services that CMS designates as being beyond the general scope of SNF comprehensive care plans, as required under  483.21(b) of this chapter); or(iv) The beneficiary is formally discharged (or otherwise departs) from the SNF, unless the beneficiary is readmitted (or returns) to that or another SNF before the following midnight.(q)Assisted suicide.Any health care service used for the purpose of causing, or assisting to cause, the death of any individual. This does not pertain to the withholding or withdrawing of medical treatment or care, nutrition or hydration or to the provision of a service for the purpose of alleviating pain or discomfort, even if the use may increase the risk of death, so long as the service is not furnished for the specific purpose of causing death.
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
(r) A home health service (including medical supplies described in section 1861(m)(5) of the Act, but excluding durable medical equipment to the extent provided for in such section) as defined in section 1861(m) of the Act furnished to an individual who is under a plan of care of an HHA, unless that HHA has submitted a claim for payment for such services.(s) Unless  414.404(d) or  414.408(e)(2) of this subchapter applies, Medicare does not make payment if an item or service that is included in a competitive bidding program (as described in part 414, subpart F of this subchapter) is furnished by a supplier other than a contract supplier (as defined in  414.402 of this subchapter).[54 FR 41734, Oct. 11, 1989; 55 FR 1820, Jan. 19, 1990]Editorial Note:ForFederal Registercitations affecting  411.15, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and atwww.govinfo.gov.AUTHORITY:42 U.S.C. 1302,1395w-101 through 1395w-152, 1395hh, and 1395nn.SOURCE: 54 FR 41734, Oct. 11, 1989, unless otherwise noted.CITE AS: 42 CFR 411.15 2024 GovRegsAboutDisclaimerPrivacy
SUBPART - Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services
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Article - Billing and Coding: Corneal Hysteresis (A56248)
CMS National Coverage PolicyN/AArticle TextThis article contains coding guidelines that complement the Local Coverage Determination (LCD)for Corneal Hysteresis (L38014).Coding Information:CPT code 92145 is considered not medically necessary and will be automatically denied as a non-covered procedure.
Article - Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services (A56273)
CMS National Coverage PolicyN/AArticle TextThis article provides billing and coding guidelines for Chiropractic services. Coverage of Chiropractic services is a limited benefit. The coverage is limited to manual manipulation for the treatment of subluxation. Subluxation" is a term used by Chiropractors to describe a spinal vertebra that is out of position in comparison to the other vertebrae.Refer to the following Medicare Internet online Manuals (IOMs) for coverage of Chiropractic services:Publication 100-02 Medicare Benefit Policy ManualChapter 15 Covered Medical and Other Health Services: 30.5 Chiropractors Services 40.4 Definition of Physician /Practitioner. 220 Coverage of Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology Services) Under Medical Insurance240 Chiropractic Services - General240.1.1 Manual Manipulation240.1.2 Subluxation May Be Demonstrated by X-Ray or Physicians Exam240.1.3 Necessity for Treatment240.1.4 Location of Subluxation240.1.5 Treatment ParametersPublication 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing ManualChapter 12 Physicians/Nonphysician Practitioners220 - Chiropractic ServicesChapter 23 Fee Schedule Administration and Coding Requirements20.9.1.1 Instructions for Codes with Modifiers (A/B MACs (B) Only)
Article - Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services (A56273)
WPS GHA has further guidance for the physical examination (IOM 100-02 240.1.2)PART (Pain, Asymmetry, Range of motion and tissue tone changes)Pain  Most primary neuromusculoskeletal disorders manifest primarily by a painful response. Pain and tenderness findings may be identified through one or more of the following: observation, percussion, palpation, provocation, etc. Furthermore, pain intensity may be assessed using one or more of the following: visual analog scales, algometers, pain questionnaires, etc.Asymmetry/misalignment  Asymmetry/misalignment may be identified on a sectional or segmental level through one or more of the following: observation (posture and gait analysis), static palpation for misalignment of vertebral segments, diagnostic imaging, etc.Range of motion abnormality  Range of motion abnormalities may be identified through one or more of the following: motion, palpation, observation, stress diagnostic imaging, range of motion measurements, etc.Tissue/Tone texture may be identified through one or more of the following procedures: observation, palpation, use of instruments, tests for length and strength etc.The problem/complaint addressed, and precise level of each subluxation treated, must be specified in the medical record. The need for an extensive, prolonged course of treatment should be consistent with the reported diagnosis and must be clearly documented in the medical record. The level of the subluxation must be specified on the claim and must be listed as the primary diagnosis. Refer to ICD-10 Codes that Support Medical Necessity found below either listed by location (Lumbar) or exact bones (L1, L2, etc.).Associated InformationDocumentation requirementsDocumentation supporting the medical necessity of this item, such as diagnosis codes, must be submitted with each claim. Claims submitted without diagnosis codes will be denied as being not medically necessary. Documentation in the form of progress notes need not be submitted with each claim but be available upon request.
Article - Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services (A56273)
For Medicare purposes, a chiropractor must place an AT modifier on a claim when providing active/corrective treatment to treat acute or chronic subluxation. Claims submitted for Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT) CPT codes 98940, 98941, or 98942, (found in Group 1 codes under CPT/HCPCS Codes) not containing an AT modifier will be considered not medically necessary.Utilization GuidelinesClaims should be filed by the performing chiropractor. The Physician Fee Schedule is used when paying for chiropractor services.Once the maximum therapeutic benefit has been achieved for a given condition, ongoing maintenance therapy is not considered to be medically necessary under the Medicare program.Coding Guidelines