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January 24, 2019

Correct Coding – 2019 HCPCS Code Annual Update - Corrected

DME MAC Joint Publication

HCPCS Code Update – 2019

The following tables identify changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for 2019. The tables contain only the 2019 HCPCS codes that are applicable to items that fall within Medicare DME MAC jurisdiction. There may be other HCPCS code changes for items under the jurisdiction of other Medicare contractors. Consult with those contractors for information regarding HCPCS codes that fall within their areas of responsibility.

All HCPCS code changes are effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2019.

Code Change Categories

  • Added Codes/Added Modifiers: These are new codes and modifiers.
  • Discontinued Codes/Deleted Modifiers: These are codes and modifiers that are discontinued/deleted. These codes and modifiers continue to be valid for Medicare claims with dates of service on or before December 31, 2018.

If there is a direct crosswalk for a discontinued/deleted code or modifier, the crosswalk code is listed in the table. The crosswalked codes are effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2019.

There is no grace period that allows for submission of a discontinued code/modifier for claims with dates of service in 2019.

Narrative Changes/Revised Modifiers: These are changes in the narrative descriptor for an existing code or modifier.

For products not listed on the DMECS Product Classification Lists, suppliers should evaluate whether a revised narrative changes their coding choices.

For questions about correct coding, contact the Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) Contact Center or email the PDAC by completing the Contact Us Form.

Code Tables

The appearance of a code in the tables below does not necessarily indicate coverage. Refer to the applicable Local Coverage Determination for information regarding Medicare reimbursement requirements.

Cold Therapy

 

Narrative Changes

Code

Old Narrative

New Narrative

A9273

HOT WATER BOTTLE, ICE CAP OR COLLAR, HEAT AND/OR COLD WRAP, ANY TYPE

COLD OR HOT FLUID BOTTLE, ICE CAP OR COLLAR, HEAT AND/OR COLD WRAP, ANY TYPE

E0218

WATER CIRCULATING COLD PAD WITH PUMP

FLUID CIRCULATING COLD PAD WITH PUMP, ANY TYPE

Enteral Nutrition

 

Added Code

Code

Narrative

B4105

IN-LINE CARTRIDGE CONTAINING DIGESTIVE ENZYME(S) FOR ENTERAL FEEDING, EACH

 

Discontinued Code

Code

Narrative

Crosswalk to Code

Q9994

IN-LINE CARTRIDGE CONTAINING DIGESTIVE ENZYME(S) FOR ENTERAL FEEDING, EACH

B4105

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices

 

Narrative Changes

Code

Old Narrative

New Narrative

E0483

HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION AIR-PULSE GENERATOR SYSTEM, (INCLUDES HOSES AND VEST), EACH

HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION SYSTEM, INCLUDES ALL ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES, EACH

Miscellaneous

 

Added Code

Code

Narrative

E0467

HOME VENTILATOR, MULTI-FUNCTION RESPIRATORY DEVICE, ALSO PERFORMS ANY OR ALL OF THE ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION, DRUG NEBULIZATION, ASPIRATION, AND COUGH STIMULATION, INCLUDES ALL ACCESSORIES, COMPONENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR ALL FUNCTIONS

L8701

POWERED UPPER EXTREMITY RANGE OF MOTION ASSIST DEVICE, ELBOW, WRIST, HAND WITH SINGLE OR DOUBLE UPRIGHT(S), INCLUDES MICROPROCESSOR, SENSORS, ALL COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES, CUSTOM FABRICATED.

L8702

POWERED UPPER EXTREMITY RANGE OF MOTION ASSIST DEVICE, ELBOW, WRIST, HAND, FINGER, SINGLE OR DOUBLE UPRIGHT(S), INCLUDES MICROPROCESSOR, SENSORS, ALL COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES, CUSTOM FABRICATED.

Oral Antiemetic Drugs

 

Narrative Changes

Code

Old Narrative

New Narrative

J8655

NETUPITANT 300 MG AND PALONOSETRON 0.5 MG

NETUPITANT 300 MG AND PALONOSETRON 0.5 MG, ORAL

Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment

 

Added Code

Code

Narrative

E0447

PORTABLE OXYGEN CONTENTS, LIQUID, 1 MONTH'S SUPPLY = 1 UNIT, PRESCRIBED AMOUNT AT REST OR NIGHTTIME EXCEEDS 4 LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM)

Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes

 

Added Code

Code

Narrative

A5514

FOR DIABETICS ONLY, MULTIPLE DENSITY INSERT, MADE BY DIRECT CARVING WITH CAM TECHNOLOGY FROM A RECTIFIED CAD MODEL CREATED FROM A DIGITIZED SCAN OF THE PATIENT, TOTAL CONTACT WITH PATIENT'S FOOT, INCLUDING ARCH, BASE LAYER MINIMUM OF 3/16 INCH MATERIAL OF SHORE A 35 DUROMETER (OR HIGHER), INCLUDES ARCH FILLER AND OTHER SHAPING MATERIAL, CUSTOM FABRICATED, EACH

 

Discontinued Code

Code

Narrative

Crosswalk to Code

K0903

FOR DIABETICS ONLY, MULTIPLE DENSITY INSERT, MADE BY DIRECT CARVING WITH CAM TECHNOLOGY FROM A RECTIFIED CAD MODEL CREATED FROM A DIGITIZED SCAN OF THE PATIENT, TOTAL CONTACT WITH PATIENT'S FOOT, INCLUDING ARCH, BASE LAYER MINIMUM OF 3/16 INCH MATERIAL OF SHORE A 35 DUROMETER (OR HIGHER), INCLUDES ARCH FILLER AND OTHER SHAPING MATERIAL, CUSTOM FABRICATED, EACH

A5514

Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes

 

Narrative Changes

Code

Old Narrative

New Narrative

A5513

FOR DIABETICS ONLY, MULTIPLE DENSITY INSERT, CUSTOM MOLDED FROM MODEL OF PATIENT'S FOOT, TOTAL CONTACT WITH PATIENT'S FOOT, INCLUDING ARCH, BASE LAYER MINIMUM OF 3/16 INCH MATERIAL OF SHORE A 35 DUROMETER OR HIGHER), INCLUDES ARCH FILLER AND OTHER SHAPING MATERIAL, CUSTOM FABRICATED, EACH

FOR DIABETICS ONLY, MULTIPLE DENSITY INSERT, CUSTOM MOLDED FROM MODEL OF PATIENT'S FOOT, TOTAL CONTACT WITH PATIENT'S FOOT, INCLUDING ARCH, BASE LAYER MINIMUM OF 3/16 INCH MATERIAL OF SHORE A 35 DUROMETER (OR HIGHER), INCLUDES ARCH FILLER AND OTHER SHAPING MATERIAL, CUSTOM FABRICATED, EACH

Wheelchair Options/Accessories

 

Narrative Changes

Code

Old Narrative

New Narrative

K0037

HIGH MOUNT FLIP-UP FOOTREST, REPLACEMENT ONLY, EACH

HIGH MOUNT FLIP-UP FOOTREST, EACH

Modifiers

 

Added Code

Code

Narrative

QA

PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS OF STATIONARY OXYGEN FOR DAYTIME USE WHILE AT REST AND NIGHTTIME USE DIFFER AND THE AVERAGE OF THE TWO AMOUNTS IS LESS THAN 1 LITER PER MINUTE (LPM)

QB

PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS OF STATIONARY OXYGEN FOR DAYTIME USE WHILE AT REST AND NIGHTTIME USE DIFFER AND THE AVERAGE OF THE TWO AMOUNTS EXCEEDS 4 LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM) AND PORTABLE OXYGEN IS PRESCRIBED

QR

PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS OF STATIONARY OXYGEN FOR DAYTIME USE WHILE AT REST AND NIGHTTIME USE DIFFER AND THE AVERAGE OF THE TWO AMOUNTS IS GREATER THAN 4 LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM)

 

Narrative Changes

Code

Old Narrative

New Narrative

QE

PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IS LESS THAN 1 LITER PER MINUTE (LPM)

PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF STATIONARY OXYGEN WHILE AT REST IS LESS THAN 1 LITER PER MINUTE (LPM)

QF

PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF OXYGEN EXCEEDS 4 LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM) AND PORTABLE OXYGEN IS PRESCRIBED

PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF STATIONARY OXYGEN WHILE AT REST EXCEEDS 4 LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM) AND PORTABLE OXYGEN IS PRESCRIBED

QG

PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IS GREATER THAN 4 LITERS PER MINUTE(LPM)

PRESCRIBED AMOUNT OF STATIONARY OXYGEN WHILE AT REST IS GREATER THAN 4 LITERS PER MINUTE (LPM)

Publication History

December 6, 2018 Original Publication
January 24, 2019 Corrected: Removed HCPCS codes related to Surgical Dressings

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