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Article - Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg) (A57194)
See associated article for ICD-10 diagnosis codes.CMS Manual, Pub. 100-2, Chapter 15, Section 50.6. This section describes coverage of IVIg for the treatment of Primary Autoimmune Deficiency Disease in the home."Beginning for dates of service on or after January 1, 2004, The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 provides coverage of intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) for the treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases (ICD-10 diagnosis codes D80.0, D80.2, D80.3, D80.4, D80.5, D80.6, D80.7, D81.0, D81.1, D81.2, D81.5, D81.6, D81.7, D81.89, D81.9, D82.0, D82.1, D82.4, D83.0, D83.1, D83.2, D83.8, D83.9 and G11.3) in the home. The Act defines intravenous immune globulin as an approved pooled plasma derivative for the treatment of primary immune deficiency disease. It is covered under this benefit when the patient has a diagnosed primary immune deficiency disease, it is administered in the home of a patient with a diagnosed primary immune deficiency disease, and the physician determines that administration of the derivative in the patient's home is medically appropriate. The benefit does not include coverage for items or services related to the administration of the derivative. For coverage of IVIg under this benefit, it is not necessary for the derivative to be administered through a piece of durable medical equipment."See associated article for ICD-10 diagnosis codes.Article TextThe following billing and coding guidance is to be used with its associated LCD.Medical record documentation maintained by the treating physician must clearly document the medical necessity to initiate IVIg therapy and the continued need thereof. Required documentation of medical necessity could include: History and physical; Office/progress note(s); Test results with written interpretation; and An accurate weight in kilograms should be documented prior to the infusion since the dosage is based mg/kg/dosage.
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57195)
CMS National Coverage PolicyTitle XVIII of the Social Security Act 1862(a)(7) excludes routine physical examinations.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 1862 (a)(1)(A) allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 1833(e) prohibits Medicare Payment for any claim which lacks the necessary information to process the claim.Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR CH.IV [411.15(b)(2)&(3)and(o)(1)&(2)] Services excluded from coverageCode of Federal Regulations 42 CFR CH. IV [416.65] Covered surgical proceduresCMS Manual System, Pub 100-03,Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual,Chapter 1, Part 1, 80.10, Phaco-Emulsification Procedure-Cataract ExtractionCMS Manual System, Pub 100-04,Medicare Claims Processing ManualChapter 12, 40.6, 40.7, Claims for Multiple Surgeries, Claims for Bilateral SurgeriesArticle TextDocumentation Requirements:The following documentation must be present in the medical chart:For Cataract Surgery Patients:
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57195)
The patient's chief complaint which conveys the symptoms, such as blurred vision, reduced contrast sensitivity or complaints of glare which are associated with impaired functionality.A unique statement indicating the specific symptomatic (i.e., causing the patient to seek medical attention) impairment of visual function resulting in the patient's inability to function satisfactorily while performing Activities of Daily Life. Such activities typically include, but are not limited to, reading, viewing television, driving, or meeting vocational or recreational expectations. The patients own words should be included in the statement where possible. If desired, completion of a VF-14 or VF-8R visual activities questionnaire (one for each eye) may be used.A best-corrected Snellen visual acuity at distance (and near if the primary visual impairment is at near) as determined by a careful refraction performed under standard testing conditions as appropriate must be recorded to establish the inability to correct the patient's visual impairment with a tolerable change to glasses or contact lenses. Neither uncorrected visual acuity nor corrected acuity with the patients current prescription will satisfy this requirement. The refraction may be performed by the surgeon or by suitably trained staff in the surgeons practice as permitted by law.A degree of lens opacity that correlates with the impairment of best-corrected visual acuity when cataract is determined to be the most likely primary cause of visual compromise after a full ophthalmic evaluation. This statement shall be supported by documented symptoms and physical findings in the medical record indicating that the patient's impairment of visual function is not believed to be correctable with a tolerable change in glasses or contact lenses.When concomitant ocular disease(s) is/are present that potentially affect visual function (e.g., macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy), the statement should indicate that cataract is believed to be significantly contributing to the patients visual impairment or a statement indicating the medical condition or circumstance and the specific reason for surgical intervention (e.g., "Cataract surgery is being performed to establish clear media for the treatment [or monitoring] of diabetic retinopathy).
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57195)
A statement that the patient desires surgical correction, and that the risks, benefits, and alternatives have been explained. When the surgery is not being performed to improve vision, there should be a statement that the patient understands that the surgery is being performed to address the specified medical condition or circumstance. For example, "cataract is impairing treatment and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy due to poor visualization of the retina" (or similar explanatory language). If vision is not expected to improve, the statement should include the patient's understanding of that fact.An appropriate preoperative ophthalmologic evaluation, which includes a comprehensive ophthalmologic exam (or its equivalent components occurring over a series of visits). Certain examination components may be appropriately excluded based on the specific condition and/or urgency of surgical intervention.Results and interpretation of specialized ophthalmic studies done for medically necessary reasons unique to the patient's situation.Results and interpretation of specialized ophthalmic studies that arenotroutinely expected to be routinely performed for routine cataract surgery with clear statements/explanation of the reasons they are needed to establish or exclude medical necessity.
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57195)
For Complex Cataract Surgery (CPT code 66982):The billing of CPT code 66982 isnotrelated to the surgeon's perception of the surgical difficulty. The use of this code is governed by the need to employ devices or techniques not generally required/utilized in routine cataract surgery. Every complex cataract surgery must have clear justification to meet the requirements of its CPT descriptor. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to include an initial supporting statement in the operative note. For example:Indication for Complex Cataract Surgery: The patient required suturing a posterior chamber intraocular lens because of insufficient capsular support.Indication for Complex Cataract Surgery: Iris hooks were required to address a severely miotic pupil.Indication for Complex Cataract Surgery: Trypan blue dye was needed to adequately visualize the lens capsule in the presence of a mature cataract.
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57195)
In general, all documentation supporting medical necessity must be legible, maintained in the patient's medical record, meet all Medicare signature requirements, and must be made available to the A/B MAC or other CMS review entity upon request.Utilization RequirementsMedicare benefits include a conventional intraocular lens (IOL) following cataract surgery, facility supplies and physician services to implant the conventional IOL and one pair of glasses or contact lenses as a prosthetic device post-operative.Ancillary tests that arenotroutinely indicated in the preoperative workup for cataract surgery (see Specialized Ophthalmic testing) will not be considered a covered benefit(s) unless medical necessity is clearly documented in the patient's record.If an optometrist or an ophthalmologist who is not the surgeon performs biometry for intraocular lens power calculation, he/she should do so in coordination with the operating surgeon so that only one procedure is necessary. If the operating surgeon repeats biometry due to inadequacy of the first study, the original eye care physician/provider should anticipate not being reimbursed for the study.When billing ICD-10 codes H26.231, H26.232, H26.233, H26.221, H26.222, H26.223, H26.211, H26.212, H26.213, E08.36, E09.36, E10.36, E11.36, E13.36, H28 note that coding guidelines require that the ICD-10 code for the underlying condition must appear and be coded first on the claim. For ICD-10 codes H26.31, H26.32, H26.33, H26.8, coding guidelines require that the causative agent be identified on the claim.
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57196)
CMS National Coverage PolicyTitle XVIII of the Social Security Act 1862(a)(7) excludes routine physical examinations.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 1862 (a)(1)(A) allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 1833(e) prohibits Medicare Payment for any claim which lacks the necessary information to process the claim.Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR CH.IV [411.15(b)(2)&(3)and(o)(1)&(2)] Services excluded from coverageCode of Federal Regulations 42 CFR CH. IV [416.65] Covered surgical proceduresCMS Manual System, Pub 100-03,Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual,Chapter 1, Part 1, 80.10, Phaco-Emulsification Procedure-Cataract ExtractionCMS Manual System, Pub 100-04,Medicare Claims Processing ManualChapter 12, 40.6, 40.7, Claims for Multiple Surgeries, Claims for Bilateral SurgeriesArticle TextDocumentation Requirements:The following documentation must be present in the medical chart:For Cataract Surgery Patients:
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57196)
The patient's chief complaint which conveys the symptoms, such as blurred vision, reduced contrast sensitivity or complaints of glare which are associated with impaired functionality.A unique statement indicating the specific symptomatic (i.e., causing the patient to seek medical attention) impairment of visual function resulting in the patient's inability to function satisfactorily while performing Activities of Daily Life. Such activities typically include, but are not limited to, reading, viewing television, driving, or meeting vocational or recreational expectations. The patients own words should be included in the statement where possible. If desired, completion of a VF-14 or VF-8R visual activities questionnaire (one for each eye) may be used.A best-corrected Snellen visual acuity at distance (and near if the primary visual impairment is at near) as determined by a careful refraction performed under standard testing conditions as appropriate must be recorded to establish the inability to correct the patient's visual impairment with a tolerable change to glasses or contact lenses. Neither uncorrected visual acuity nor corrected acuity with the patients current prescription will satisfy this requirement. The refraction may be performed by the surgeon or by suitably trained staff in the surgeons practice as permitted by law.A degree of lens opacity that correlates with the impairment of best-corrected visual acuity when cataract is determined to be the most likely primary cause of visual compromise after a full ophthalmic evaluation. This statement shall be supported by documented symptoms and physical findings in the medical record indicating that the patient's impairment of visual function is not believed to be correctable with a tolerable change in glasses or contact lenses.When concomitant ocular disease(s) is/are present that potentially affect visual function (e.g., macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy), the statement should indicate that cataract is believed to be significantly contributing to the patients visual impairment or a statement indicating the medical condition or circumstance and the specific reason for surgical intervention (e.g., "Cataract surgery is being performed to establish clear media for the treatment [or monitoring] of diabetic retinopathy).
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57196)
A statement that the patient desires surgical correction, and that the risks, benefits, and alternatives have been explained. When the surgery is not being performed to improve vision, there should be a statement that the patient understands that the surgery is being performed to address the specified medical condition or circumstance. For example, "cataract is impairing treatment and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy due to poor visualization of the retina" (or similar explanatory language). If vision is not expected to improve, the statement should include the patient's understanding of that fact.An appropriate preoperative ophthalmologic evaluation, which includes a comprehensive ophthalmologic exam (or its equivalent components occurring over a series of visits). Certain examination components may be appropriately excluded based on the specific condition and/or urgency of surgical intervention.Results and interpretation of specialized ophthalmic studies done for medically necessary reasons unique to the patient's situation.Results and interpretation of specialized ophthalmic studies that arenotroutinely expected to be routinely performed for routine cataract surgery with clear statements/explanation of the reasons they are needed to establish or exclude medical necessity.
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57196)
For Complex Cataract Surgery (CPT code 66982):The billing of CPT code 66982 isnotrelated to the surgeon's perception of the surgical difficulty. The use of this code is governed by the need to employ devices or techniques not generally required/utilized in routine cataract surgery. Every complex cataract surgery must have clear justification to meet the requirements of its CPT descriptor. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to include an initial supporting statement in the operative note. For example:Indication for Complex Cataract Surgery: The patient required suturing a posterior chamber intraocular lens because of insufficient capsular support.Indication for Complex Cataract Surgery: Iris hooks were required to address a severely miotic pupil.Indication for Complex Cataract Surgery: Trypan blue dye was needed to adequately visualize the lens capsule in the presence of a mature cataract.
Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults (A57196)
In general, all documentation supporting medical necessity must be legible, maintained in the patient's medical record, meet all Medicare signature requirements, and must be made available to the A/B MAC or other CMS review entity upon request.Utilization RequirementsMedicare benefits include a conventional intraocular lens (IOL) following cataract surgery, facility supplies and physician services to implant the conventional IOL and one pair of glasses or contact lenses as a prosthetic device post-operative.Ancillary tests that arenotroutinely indicated in the preoperative workup for cataract surgery (see Specialized Ophthalmic testing) will not be considered a covered benefit(s) unless medical necessity is clearly documented in the patient's record.If an optometrist or an ophthalmologist who is not the surgeon performs biometry for intraocular lens power calculation, he/she should do so in coordination with the operating surgeon so that only one procedure is necessary. If the operating surgeon repeats biometry due to inadequacy of the first study, the original eye care physician/provider should anticipate not being reimbursed for the study.When billing ICD-10 codes H26.231, H26.232, H26.233, H26.221, H26.222, H26.223, H26.211, H26.212, H26.213, E08.36, E09.36, E10.36, E11.36, E13.36, H28 note that coding guidelines require that the ICD-10 code for the underlying condition must appear and be coded first on the claim. For ICD-10 codes H26.31, H26.32, H26.33, H26.8, coding guidelines require that the causative agent be identified on the claim.
Article - Billing and Coding: Serum Magnesium (A57198)
CMS National Coverage PolicyTitle XVIII of the Social Security Act; Section 1862(a)(7). This section excludes routine physical examinations.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, Section 1862(a)(1)(A). This section allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be medically reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act; Section 1833(e). This section prohibits Medicare payment for any claim, which lacks the necessary information to process the claim.Article TextThe following coding and billing guidance is to be used with its associated Local Coverage Determination.Documentation must be made available to Medicare upon request. Failure to do so, may result in denial of claims.Documentation of the medical necessity of the test must be retained in the ordering physician's patient medical record. Documentation should state the signs/symptoms and/or diagnosis that caused the need of the test procedure.Laboratories must maintain the record of the physician's order for the test.Medical records must contain the lab test results.When requesting an individual consideration through the written redetermination (formerly appeal) process, providers must include all relevant medical records and literature that supports the request. At a minimum two (2) Phase II studies (human feasibility studies suggesting efficacy, pilots) or one (1) Phase III study (primary evidence of safety and efficacy, pivotal) must be submitted for the Medical Director's review.
Article - Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma (A57201)
CMS National Coverage PolicyTitle XVIII of the Social Security Act, 1862(a)(1)(A) allows coverage and payment for only those services that are considered to be medically reasonable and necessary.Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, Section 1833(e). This section prohibits Medicare payment for any claim which lacks the necessary information to process the claim.CMS Manual System, Pub. 100-03,Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Part 2, 150.7.Article TextThe following billing and coding guidance is to be used with its associated Local Coverage Determination.Injection therapies for Morton's neuroma do not involve the structures described by CPT code 20550 and 20551 or direct injection into other peripheral nerves but rather the focal injection of tissue surrounding a specific focus of inflammation on the foot. These therapies are not to be coded using 20550, 20551, 64450, 64640 or other assigned CPT codes. Rather, the provider of these therapies must bill with CPT code 64455 or 64632 Injection(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, plantar common digital nerve(s) (eg, Morton's neuroma) as the correct CPT code for the service.Injections for plantar fasciitis are addressed by 20550 and ICD-10-CM M72.2. Injections for other tendon origin/insertions by 20551. Injections to include both the plantar fascia and the area around a calcaneal spur are to be reported using a single 20551.The clinical record should include the elements leading to the diagnosis and treatment decision to use injection. If the number of injections exceeds three to the same site or local area in a six month period, the record must justify these added injections since the presumed need for further injections should raise the issues of correct diagnosis or correct choice of therapy as well as concerns for adverse side effects. Records must be made available upon request.The HCPCS/CPT code(s) may be subject to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits. This policy does not take precedence over CCI edits. Please refer to the CCI for correct coding guidelines and specific applicable code combinations prior to billing Medicare.
Article - Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma (A57201)
When the documentation does not meet the criteria for the service rendered or the documentation does not establish the medical necessity for the services, such services will be denied as not reasonable and necessary under Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act.The Section titled "Does the 'CPT 30% Rule' apply" needs clarification. This rule comes from the AMA (American Medical Association), the organization that holds the copyrights for all CPT codes. The rule states that if, in a given section (e.g., surgery) or subsection (e.g., surgery, integumentary) of the CPT Manual, more than 30% of the codes are listed in the LCD, then the short descriptors must be used rather than the long descriptors found in the CPT Manual.This policy is subject to the reasonable and necessary guidelines and the limitation of liability provision.This medical policy consolidates and replaces all previous policies and publications on this subject by Noridian and its predecessors for Medicare A/B.