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 | | | | | Abatacept (Orencia®) | |
 | | | | | Abdominoplasty and/or Panniculectomy | |
 | | | | | Acupuncture | |
 | | | | | Add-on Codes | |
 | | | | | Adult Sleep Disorder Testing | |
 | | | | | Agalsidase beta (Fabrazyme®) | |
 | | | | | Airway-Clearance Devices for Use in the Home Setting | |
 | | | | | Alglucerase (Ceredase®) and Imiglucerase (Cerezyme®) | |
 | | | | | Alglucosidase alfa, rhGAA (Myozyme®) | |
 | | | | | Allergy Immunotherapy | |
 | | | | | Alternative Therapies and Complementary Medicine | |
 | | | | | Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) | |
 | | | | | Ambulatory, Real-Time Cardiac Surveillance System | |
 | | | | | Anesthesia Services for a Cancelled or Discontinued Procedure | |
 | | | | | Ankle-Foot/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses | |
 | | | | | Antiprothrombin (phospholipid cofactor) Antibody Testing | |
 | | | | | Apheresis Therapy | |
 | | | | | Application and Removal of Tattoos | |
 | | | | | Arthroscopic Electrothermal Joint Repair | |
 | | | | | Artificial Intervertebral Disc Insertion | |
 | | | | | Assays of Genetic Expression in Tumor Tissue for Breast Cancer Prognosis | |
 | | | | | Auditory Brainstem Implant | |
 | | | | | Autologous Blood Services (Collection, Storage, Transfusion, and Perioperative Salvage) | |
 | | | | | Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation (ACT)/Carticel® | |
 | | | | | Autologous Platelet-Derived Growth Factors as a Treatment for Wound Healing and Other Miscellaneous Conditions | |
 | | | | | Automatic External and Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators | |
 | | | | | Balloon Sinuplasty for the Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis | |
 | | | | | Bariatric Surgery | |
 | | | | | Bevacizumab (Avastin®) | |
 | | | | | Biofeedback Therapy | |
 | | | | | Blepharoplasty with or without Repair of Blepharoptosis and/or Repair of Brow Ptosis | |
 | | | | | Blood Pressure Devices for Home Use | |
 | | | | | Bone Growth Stimulators | |
 | | | | | Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing | |
 | | | | | Bortezomib (Velcade®) | |
 | | | | | Botulinum Toxin Type A and Type B | |
 | | | | | Brachytherapy | |
 | | | | | Breast Ductal Lavage, Suction Collection of Nipple Aspirate Fluid, and Breast Duct Endoscopy | |
 | | | | | Bulking Agents for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) due to Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency (ISD) and for the Treatment of Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) | |
 | | | | | Cardiac Event Detection Monitoring (External Loop Monitoring) | |
 | | | | | Cardiac Rehabilitation | |
 | | | | | Cast and Splint Applications and Associated Supplies Provided in the Office Setting | |
 | | | | | Catheter Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias | |
 | | | | | Cervical Traction for In-home Use | |
 | | | | | Cetuximab (Erbitux®) | |
 | | | | | Chemical Peels | |
 | | | | | Chiropractic Spinal and Extraspinal Manipulation Therapy | |
 | | | | | Ciliary Body Destruction; Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) | |
 | | | | | Circumcision | |
 | | | | | Clitoral Therapy Devices (CDT) | |
 | | | | | Cochlear Implant | |
 | | | | | Cold Laser Therapy | |
 | | | | | Collection and Interpretation of Physiologic Data | |
 | | | | | Colorectal Cancer Screening | |
 | | | | | Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Parenteral Treatments | |
 | | | | | Compression Garments | |
 | | | | | Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgical Navigational Orthopedic Procedure | |
 | | | | | Computer Aided Detection (CAD) System for use with Chest Radiographs | |
 | | | | | Computer Analysis and Generation of Automated Data in Conjunction with Diagnostic Studies | |
 | | | | | Continuous Local Delivery of Anesthesia to Operative Sites Using an Elastomeric Infusion Pump | |
 | | | | | Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices in the Home Setting | |
 | | | | | Corneal Liquid Bandage Lens for the Treatment of Persistent (Corneal) Epithelial Defects | |
 | | | | | Corneal Pachymetry Using Ultrasound | |
 | | | | | Cranial Remolding Orthoses (Helmets) | |
 | | | | | Cryosurgical Ablation of Breast Tumors | |
 | | | | | Cryosurgical Ablation of the Prostate Gland | |
 | | | | | Day Rehabilitation | |
 | | | | | Debridement of Mycotic and Symptomatic Non-Mycotic Hypertrophic Nails | |
 | | | | | Decongestive Lymphedema Therapy (DLT) | |
 | | | | | Deep Brain Stimulation | |
 | | | | | Dental Extractions Prior to Cardiac Surgery, Radiation Therapy, or Transplant Surgery | |
 | | | | | Diagnosis Criteria for Reimbursement of Emergency Room Services | |
 | | | | | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Agents | |
 | | | | | Diagnostic Radiology Services Included in Capitation | |
 | | | | | Direct Access Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) | |
 | | | | | Direct Measurement of Intermediate-Density Lipoproteins | |
 | | | | | Dofetilide (Tikosyn®) Use in the Inpatient Setting | |
 | | | | | Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Body Composition Study | |
 | | | | | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Not Subject to a Rental to Purchase Maximum | |
 | | | | | Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | |
 | | | | | Echocardiography Contrast Agents | |
 | | | | | Elective Abortion | |
 | | | | | Electrical Stimulation and Electromagnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Wounds | |
 | | | | | Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Reported with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) | |
 | | | | | Electromyography (EMG) (Needle and non-Needle) of the Anal or Urethral Sphincter | |
 | | | | | Electron Beam Computed Tomography (EBCT) for Screening Evaluations | |
 | | | | | Electronic Speech Aids | |
 | | | | | Electrosleep Therapy using a Cranial Electrical Stimulation Device | |
 | | | | | End-Diastolic Pneumatic Compression Therapy | |
 | | | | | Endometrial Ablation | |
 | | | | | Endovascular Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA), Aortic-Iliac Aneurysms, and Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysms | |
 | | | | | Endovascular Stent-Graft Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm | |
 | | | | | Epoprostenol (Flolan®) and Treprostinil (Remodulin®) | |
 | | | | | Equipment, Supplies, and Pharmaceuticals for the Treatment of Diabetes | |
 | | | | | Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) | |
 | | | | | Evaluation and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | |
 | | | | | Evaluation and Management (E&M) of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with Loss of Protective Sensation (LOPS) | |
 | | | | | Evaluation and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction | |
 | | | | | Evaluation or Setup of a Cardiac Pacemaker Reported with an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) | |
 | | | | | Excision of Redundant Skin | |
 | | | | | Experimental/Investigational Services | |
 | | | | | External Breast Prostheses, Mastectomy Bras, and Post-Mastectomy Camisoles | |
 | | | | | External Counterpulsation (ECP) | |
 | | | | | Extracorporeal Photopheresis | |
 | | | | | Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Musculoskeletal Conditions | |
 | | | | | Extraction of Bony Impacted Teeth and Exposure of Impacted Teeth | |
 | | | | | Fetal Fibronectin Enzyme Immunoassay | |
 | | | | | Fetal Surgery | |
 | | | | | First-Trimester Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy | |
 | | | | | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval of Medical Devices | |
 | | | | | Foot Orthotics and Other Podiatric Appliances | |
 | | | | | Full-Body Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan Screening | |
 | | | | | Full-Body Monoplace or Multiplace Chamber Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | |
 | | | | | Gastric Electrical Stimulation (Enterra™), Gastric Pacing | |
 | | | | | Genetic Testing for Congenital Long QT Syndrome | |
 | | | | | Genetic Testing for Inherited Breast Cancer 1 (BRCA1) and Breast Cancer 2 (BRCA2) Mutations | |
 | | | | | Guidelines for Well Mother/Well Baby Visits Under the Mother's Option Program | |
 | | | | | Hair Transplants and Cranial Prostheses (Wigs) | |
 | | | | | Hearing Aid Devices, Testing, Fittings, and Accessories | |
 | | | | | Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Bone Marrow Transplant) | |
 | | | | | High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices | |
 | | | | | High-Technology Diagnostic Radiology Services | |
 | | | | | High Osmolar Contrast Agents | |
 | | | | | Hippotherapy/Equestrian Therapy | |
 | | | | | Home-use Light Box for the Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | |
 | | | | | Home Health Care Services | |
 | | | | | Home Oxygen Therapy | |
 | | | | | Home Use of Interferential and Sequential Stimulation Devices | |
 | | | | | Home Uterine Activity Monitoring (HUAM) Devices | |
 | | | | | Home Visits by a Physician | |
 | | | | | Hospice and Respite Care | |
 | | | | | Hospital Beds and Accessories | |
 | | | | | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Genotyping and Phenotyping | |
 | | | | | Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine(s) | |
 | | | | | Humanitarian Use Devices (HUD) and the Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) Process | |
 | | | | | Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | |
 | | | | | Ibandronate Sodium (Boniva®) for Intravenous Injection | |
 | | | | | Idursulfase (Elaprase™) | |
 | | | | | Immune Globulin: Intravenous (IVIG), Subcutaneous (SCIG) | |
 | | | | | Immune Prophylaxis for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | |
 | | | | | Implantable Cardiac Loop Monitor | |
 | | | | | Implantation of Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (INTACS) | |
 | | | | | In Vitro Allergy Testing | |
 | | | | | In Vitro Chemosensitivity and Chemoresistance Assays | |
 | | | | | In Vivo Allergy Sensitivity Testing | |
 | | | | | Infliximab (Remicade®) | |
 | | | | | Infusion Therapy Services as Performed by Home Infusion Providers | |
 | | | | | Inpatient Administration of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate (D.H.E. 45®) Injection | |
 | | | | | Insertion of Implantable Infusion Pumps | |
 | | | | | Insertion or Application of Urinary Catheters and the Associated Supplies Provided in the Office Setting | |
 | | | | | Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) | |
 | | | | | Interstitial Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) | |
 | | | | | Intestinal Rehabilitation Program | |
 | | | | | Intra-articular Injection of Hyaluronan for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis | |
 | | | | | Intracoronary Brachytherapy | |
 | | | | | Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (INM) | |
 | | | | | Intravenous Chelation Therapy | |
 | | | | | Intravenous (IV) Administration of Fluids as a Treatment of a Medical Condition or for the Preparation of Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and other Substances | |
 | | | | | Islet Cell Transplantation | |
 | | | | | Ketogenic Diet for Children as a Treatment for Refractory Epilepsy | |
 | | | | | Knee Braces | |
 | | | | | Kyphoplasty | |
 | | | | | Laronidase (Aldurazyme®) | |
 | | | | | Lipectomy and/or Liposuction | |
 | | | | | Low Osmolar Contrast Agents | |
 | | | | | Lower Limb Prostheses | |
 | | | | | Lumbar Interspinous Process Decompression | |
 | | | | | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery | |
 | | | | | Lyme Disease: Diagnosis and Intravenous (IV) Antibiotic Treatment | |
 | | | | | Lysis of Epidural Adhesions | |
 | | | | | Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) of the Spine | |
 | | | | | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Agents | |
 | | | | | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) | |
 | | | | | Magnetoencephalography (MEG) with Magnetic Source Imaging (MSI) (PCT) | |
 | | | | | Mammography and Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) System for Mammography | |
 | | | | | Manual Wheelchairs | |
 | | | | | Maze Procedure(s) | |
 | | | | | Measurement of Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Breath Condensate in the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma and Other Respiratory Disorders | |
 | | | | | Medical Evaluation and Management for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | |
 | | | | | Medical Foods, Low-Protein Modified Food Products, Nutritional Formulas, and Enteral Nutrition | |
 | | | | | Medicare Part B vs. Part D Crossover Drugs | |
 | | | | | Meniscal Allograft Transplantation | |
 | | | | | Mentoplasty or Genioplasty | |
 | | | | | Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Resurfacing | |
 | | | | | Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knees | |
 | | | | | Microwave Thermotherapy for Primary Breast Cancer | |
 | | | | | Minimally Invasive Treatments for Urinary Outlet Obstruction due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | |
 | | | | | MMR Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancer | |
 | | | | | Modifier 24: Unrelated Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Physician during a Postoperative Period | |
 | | | | | Modifier 25: Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Physician on the Same Day of the Procedure or Other Service | |
 | | | | | Modifier 50: Bilateral Procedure | |
 | | | | | Modifier 51 Exempt | |
 | | | | | Modifier 51: Multiple Procedures | |
 | | | | | Modifier 57: Decision for Surgery | |
 | | | | | Modifier 59: Distinct Procedural Service | |
 | | | | | Modifier 62: Two Surgeons | |
 | | | | | Modifier 66: Surgical Team | |
 | | | | | Modifier 76: Repeat Procedure by Same Physician | |
 | | | | | Modifier 77: Repeat Procedure by Another Physician | |
 | | | | | Modifier 78: Unplanned Return to the Operating/Procedure Room by the Same Physician Following the Initial Procedure for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative Period | |