June 29, 2023
2023 HCPCS Code Update – July Edition – Correct Coding
Joint DME MAC and PDAC Publication
The following tables identify changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for July 2023. The tables contain only HCPCS codes applicable to items within Medicare DME MAC jurisdiction. There may be other HCPCS code changes for items under the jurisdiction of other Medicare contractors. Consult those contractors for information regarding HCPCS codes within their areas of responsibility.
All HCPCS code changes are effective for claims with dates of service on or after July 1, 2023.
Code Change Categories
- Added Codes/Modifiers: Identifies newly created codes and modifiers. Listing of a code in the tables does not necessarily indicate coverage. Refer to the applicable Local Coverage Determination for information regarding Medicare reimbursement requirements.
- Discontinued Codes/Deleted Modifiers: Identifies codes and modifiers discontinued or deleted in the new cycle. These codes and modifiers continue to be valid for Medicare claims with dates of service either on or before June 30, 2023. There is no grace period for submission of a discontinued code/modifier for claims with dates of service after its effective end date. If there is a direct crosswalk for a discontinued/deleted code or modifier, the crosswalk code will be displayed in a table.
- Narrative Changes: Identifies changes in the narrative descriptor for an existing code or modifier. There were no narrative changes in this cycle.
Added Codes
Intravenous Immune Globulin
Code | Narrative |
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J1576 | INJECTION, IMMUNE GLOBULIN (PANZYGA), INTRAVENOUS, NON-LYOPHILIZED (E.G., LIQUID), 500 MG |
External Infusion Pumps
Code | Narrative |
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J1811 | INSULIN (FIASP) FOR ADMINISTRATION THROUGH DME (I.E., INSULIN PUMP) PER 50 UNITS |
J1813 | INSULIN (LYUMJEV) FOR ADMINISTRATION THROUGH DME (I.E., INSULIN PUMP) PER 50 UNITS |
For questions about correct coding or products not listed on the DMECS Product Classification List (PCL), contact the Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) HCPCS Helpline at (877) 735-1326 during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You may also visit the PDAC website to chat with a representative or select the Contact Us button at the top of the PDAC website for email, FAX, or postal mail information.
Publication History
June 29, 2023 | Originally Published |