DME MAC Jurisdiction C News

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LCD and Policy Article Revisions - Summary for July 2009
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0709/cope10356_A.html

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IMPORTANT CHANGE - KX, GA, GZ and GY Modifiers – Claim Rejection
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0709/cope10356_B.html

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E2399 – Power Wheelchair – Not Otherwise Classified Interface: Code E2399 describes an interface for a power wheelchair drive control system that is not described by any other HCPCS code. At the time of initial issue of a power wheelchair, this code would only be used for very uncommon types of drive control mechanisms – e.g., a fiber optic switch array. The DME MAC receives a number of claims in which code E2399 is used for various joystick "upgrades", including but not limited to the Pride Mobility Products Q-Logic Drive Control System or the Permobil R-net Remote Joystick. This is incorrect coding. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0709/cope10356_C.html

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HCPCS Code A9283 - Devices Used for Edema or Ulcer Healing: HCPCS code A9283 (Foot pressure off loading/ supportive device, any type, each) was developed to describe various devices used for the treatment of edema or for a lower extremity ulcer or for the prevention of ulcers. When products are used solely to treat edema or ulcers or to prevent an ulcer of the lower extremity, suppliers should code them based on the patient s condition. Read more...
http://www.cignagovernmentservices.com/jc/pubs/news/2009/0709/cope10356_D.html

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