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71 FR 163 pgs. 49506-49977 - Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2007 Payment Rates; CY 2007 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Covered Procedures List; Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Medicare Administrative Contractors; and Reporting Hospital Quality Data for FY 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Annual Payment Update Program—HCAHPS® Survey, SCIP, and Mortality

Type: PRORULEVolume: 71Number: 163Pages: 49506 - 49977
Docket number: [CMS-1506-P; CMS-4125-P]
FR document: [FR Doc. 06-6846 Filed 8-8-06; 4:15 pm]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Sub Agency: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services

42 CFR Parts 410, 414, 416, 419, 421, 485, and 488

[CMS-1506-P; CMS-4125-P]

RIN 0938-AO15

Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2007 Payment Rates; CY 2007 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Covered Procedures List; Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates; Medicare Administrative Contractors; and Reporting Hospital Quality Data for FY 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Annual Payment Update Program-HCAHPS® Survey, SCIP, and Mortality

AGENCY:

Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.

ACTION:

Proposed rule.

SUMMARY:

This proposed rule would revise the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system to implement applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with this system, and to implement certain related provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003, and the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005. The proposed rule describes proposed changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare hospital outpatient services paid under the prospective payment system. These changes would be applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2007.

In addition, this proposed rule would revise the current list of procedures that are approved when furnished in a Medicare-approved ambulatory surgical center (ASC), which would be applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2007. Further, this proposed rule would revise the ASC facility payment system to implement provisions of the MMA and other applicable statutory requirements, and update the ASC payment rates. Changes to the ASC facility payment system and the payment rates would be applicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 2008.

This proposed rule would revise the emergency medical screening requirements for critical access hospitals (CAHs).

In addition, this proposed rule would support implementation of a restructuring of the contracting entities responsibilities and functions that support the adjudication of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) claims. This restructuring is directed by section 1874A of the Act, as added by section 911 of the MMA. The prior separate Medicare intermediary and Medicare carrier contracting authorities under Title XVIII of the Act have been replaced with the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) authority.

This proposed rule would also continue to implement the requirements of the DRA that require that we expand the "starter set" of 10 quality measures that we used in FY 2005 and FY 2006 for the hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reporting Hospital Quality Data for the Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program. We began to adopt expanded measures effective for payments beginning in FY 2007. We are proposing to add additional quality measures to the expanded set of measures for FY 2008 payment purposes. These measures include the HCAHPS® survey, as well as Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP, formerly Surgical Infection Prevention (SIP)), and Mortality quality measures.

DATES:

To be assured consideration, comments on all sections of the preamble of this proposed rule, except section XVIII. and section XXIII., must be received at one of the addresses provided in the ADDRESSES section, no later than 5 p.m. October 10, 2006.

To be assured consideration, comments on section XVIII. of this preamble relating to the proposed revised ASC payment system and the related regulation changes for implementation January 1, 2008, must be received at one of the addresses provided in the ADDRESSES section, no later than 5 p.m. on November 6, 2006.

ADDRESSES:

In commenting on all provisions except those found in section XXIII. of the preamble, please refer to file code CMS-1506-P. In commenting on the provisions found in section XXIII. of the preamble for the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU program, please refer to file code CMS-4125-P. Because of staff and resource limitations, we cannot accept comments by facsimile (FAX) transmission.

You may submit comments in one of four ways (no duplicates, please):

1. Electronically. You may submit electronic comments on specific issues in this regulation to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/eRulemaking. Click on the link "Submit electronic comments on CMS regulations with an open comment period." (Attachments should be in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or Excel; however, we prefer Microsoft Word.)

2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments (one original and two copies) to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1506-P, or CMS-4125-P, P.O. Box 8011, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.

3. By express or overnight mail. You may send written comments (one original and two copies) to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1506-P, or CMS-4125-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

4. By hand or courier. If you prefer, you may deliver (by hand or courier) your written comments (one original and two copies) before the close of the comment period to one of the following addresses: Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; or 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

If you intend to deliver your comments to the Baltimore address, please call telephone number (410) 786-7195 in advance to schedule your arrival with one of our staff members.

(Because access to the interior of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building is not readily available to persons without Federal Government identification, commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in the CMS drop slots located in the main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is available for persons wishing to retain proof of filing by stamping in and retaining an extra copy of the comments being filed.)

Comments mailed to the addresses indicated as appropriate for hand or courier delivery may be delayed and received after the comment period.

Submission of Comments on Paperwork Requirements. You may submit comments on this document's paperwork requirements by mailing your comments to the addresses provided at the end of the "Collection of Information Requirements" section in this document.

For information on viewing public comments, see the beginning of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alberta Dwivedi, (410) 786-0378, Hospital outpatient prospective payment issues.

Dana Burley, (410) 786-0378, Ambulatory surgery center issues.

Suzanne Asplen, (410) 786-4558, Partial hospitalization and community mental health centers issues.

Mary Collins, (410) 786-3189, Critical access hospital emergency medical planning issues.

Sandra M. Clarke, (410) 786-6975, Medicare Administrative Contractors issues.

Mark Zobel, (410) 786-6905, Medicare Administrative Contractors issues.

Liz Goldstein, (410) 786-6665, FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU HCAHPS® issues.

Bill Lehrman, (410) 786-1037, FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU HCAHPS® issues.

Sheila Blackstock, (410) 786-3506, FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU SCIP and mortality issues.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Submitting Comments We welcome comments from the public on all issues set forth in this proposed rule to assist us in fully considering issues and developing policies. You can assist us by referencing the file code CMS-1506-P or file code CMS-4125-P for FY 2008 RHQDAPU program issues, and the specific "issue identifier" that precedes the section on which you choose to comment.

Inspection of Public Comments: All comments received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable or confidential business information that is included in a comment. We post all comments received before the close of the comment period on the following Web site as soon as possible after they have been received: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/eRulemaking. Click on the link "Electronic Comments on CMS Regulations" on that Web site to view public comments.

Comments received timely will also be available for public inspection as they are received, generally beginning approximately 3 weeks after publication of a document, at the headquarters of the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244, on Monday through Friday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment to view public comments, phone 1-800-743-3951.

Electronic Access

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Alphabetical List of Acronyms Appearing in the Proposed Rule

ACEPAmerican College of Emergency Physicians

AHAAmerican Hospital Association

AHIMAAmerican Health Information Management Association

AMAAmerican Medical Association

APCAmbulatory payment classification

AMPAverage manufacturer price

ASCAmbulatory Surgical Center

ASPAverage sales price

AWPAverage wholesale price

BBABalanced Budget Act of 1997, Pub. L. 105-33

BBRAMedicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP [State Children's Health Insurance Program] Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999, Pub. L. 106-113

BCABlue Cross Association

BCBSABlue Cross and Blue Shield Association

BIPAMedicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106-554

CAHCritical access hospital

CBSACore-Based Statistical Area

CCRCost-to-charge ratio

CMHCCommunity mental health center

CMSCenters for Medicare Medicaid Services

CNSClinical nurse specialist

CORFComprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility

CPT[Physicians'] Current Procedural Terminology, Fourth Edition, 2006, copyrighted by the American Medical Association

CRNACertified registered nurse anesthetist

CYCalendar year

DMEPOSDurable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies

DMERCDurable medical equipment regional carrier

DRADeficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-171

DSHDisproportionate share hospital

EACHEssential Access Community Hospital

E/MEvaluation and management

EPOErythropoietin

ESRDEnd-stage renal disease

FACAFederal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463

FARFederal Acquisition Regulations

FDAFood and Drug Administration

FFSFee-for-service

FSSFederal Supply Schedule

FYFederal fiscal year

GAOGovernment Accountability Office

HCPCSHealthcare Common Procedure Coding System

HCRISHospital Cost Report Information System

HHAHome health agency

HIPAAHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-191

ICD-9-CMInternational Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification

IDEInvestigational device exemption

IPPS[Hospital] Inpatient prospective payment system

IVIGIntravenous immune globulin

MACMedicare Administrative Contractors

MedPACMedicare Payment Advisory Commission

MDHMedicare-dependent, small rural hospital

MMAMedicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-173

MPFSMedicare Physician Fee Schedule

MSAMetropolitan Statistical Area

NCCINational Correct Coding Initiative

NCDNational Coverage Determination

NTIOLNew technology intraocular lens

OCEOutpatient Code Editor

OMBOffice of Management and Budget

OPD[Hospital] Outpatient department

OPPS[Hospital] Outpatient prospective payment system

PAPhysician assistant

PHPPartial hospitalization program

PMProgram memorandum

PPIProducer Price Index

PPSProspective payment system

PPVPneumococcal pneumonia (virus)

PRAPaperwork Reduction Act

QIOQuality Improvement Organization

RFARegulatory Flexibility Act

RHQDAPUReporting hospital quality data for annual payment update

RHHIRegional home health intermediary

SBASmall Business Administration

SCHSole community hospital

SDPSingle Drug Pricer

SIStatus indicator

TEFRATax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97-248

TOPSTransitional outpatient payments

USPDIUnited States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information

In this document, we address three payment systems under the Medicare program: the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS), and the ambulatory surgical center (ASC) payment system. The provisions relating to the OPPS are included in sections I. through XIII., XV., XVI., XX., XXIV., XXVI., and XXVII. of the preamble and in Addenda A, B, C (available on the Internet only; see section XXIV. of the preamble of this proposed rule), D1, D2, and E of this proposed rule. The provisions related to IPPS are included in sections XXIII., XXV. through XXVII. of the preamble. The provisions related to ASCs are included in sections XVII,. XVIII., and XXIV. through XXVII. of the preamble and in Addenda AA, BB, and CC of the proposed rule.

In addition, in this document, we address our proposed implementation of the Medicare contracting reform provisions of the MMA that replace the prior Medicare intermediary and carrier authorities formerly found in sections 1816 and 1842 of the Act with Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) authority under a new section 1874A of the Act. The provisions relating to MACs are included in sections XIX., XXVI., and XXVII.E. of this preamble. To assist readers in referencing sections contained in this document, we are providing the following table of contents:

Table of Contents

I. Background for the OPPS

A. Legislative and Regulatory Authority for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System

B. Excluded OPPS Services and Hospitals

C. Prior Rulemaking

D. APC Advisory Panel

1. Authority of the APC Panel

2. Establishment of the APC Panel

3. APC Panel Meetings and Organizational Structure

E. Provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

1. Reduction in Threshold for Separate APCs for Drugs

2. Special Payment for Brachytherapy

F. Provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

1. 3-Year Transition of Hold Harmless Payments

2. Medicare Coverage of Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

G. Summary of the Major Contents of This Proposed Rule

1. Proposed Updates Affecting Payment for CY 2007

2. Proposed Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

3. Proposed Payment Changes for Devices

4. Proposed Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

5. Estimate of Transitional Pass-Through Spending in CY 2007 for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

6. Proposed Brachytherapy Payment Changes

7. Proposed Coding and Payment for Drug and Vaccine Administration

8. Proposed Hospital Coding for Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

9. Proposed Payment for Blood and Blood Products

10. Proposed Payment for Observation Services

11. Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Services

12. Proposed Nonrecurring Policy Changes

13. Emergency Medical Screening in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

14. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicator

15. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

16. Proposed Policies Affecting Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) for CY 2007

17. Proposed Revised Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Implementation January 1, 2008

18. Medicare Provider Contractor Reform Mandate

19. Reporting Quality Data for Improved Quality and Costs under the OPPS

20. Promoting Effective Use of Health Information Technology

21. Health Care Information Transparency Initiative

22. Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update under the IPPS

23. Impact Analysis

II. Proposed Updates Affecting OPPS Payments for CY 2007

A. Proposed Recalibration of APC Relative Weights for CY 2007

1. Database Construction

a. Database Source and Methodology

b. Proposed Use of Single and Multiple Procedure Claims

c. Proposed Revision to the Overall Cost-to-Charge Ratio (CCR) Calculation

2. Proposed Calculation of Median Costs for CY 2007

3. Proposed Calculation of Scaled OPPS Payment Weights

4. Proposed Changes to Packaged Services

B. Proposed Payment for Partial Hospitalization

1. Background

2. Proposed PHP APC Update for CY 2007

3. Proposed Separate Threshold for Outlier Payments to CMHCs

C. Proposed Conversion Factor Update for CY 2007

D. Proposed Wage Index Changes for CY 2007

E. Proposed Statewide Average Default CCRs

F. OPPS Payments to Certain Rural Hospitals

1. Hold Harmless Transitional Payment Changes Made by Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA)

2. Proposed Adjustment for Rural SCHs Implemented in CY 2006 Related to Pub. L. 108-173 (MMA)

G. Proposed CY 2007 Hospital Outpatient Outlier Payments

H. Calculation of the Proposed OPPS National Unadjusted Medicare Payment

I. Proposed Beneficiary Copayments for CY 2007

1. Background

2. Proposed Copayment for CY 2007

3. Calculation of a Proposed Adjusted Copayment Amount for an APC Group for CY 2007

III. Proposed OPPS Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

A. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS and CPT Codes

1. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS Codes Included in the Second and Third Quarterly OPPS Updates for CY 2006

2. Proposed Treatment of New CY 2007 Category I and III CPT Codes and Level II HCPCS Codes

3. Proposed Treatment of New Mid-Year CPT Codes

B. Proposed Changes-Variations Within APCs

1. Background

2. Application of the 2 Times Rule

3. Exceptions to the 2 Times Rule

C. New Technology APCs

1. Introduction

2. Proposed Movement of Procedures from New Technology APCs to Clinical APCs

a. Nonmyocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans

b. PET/Computed Tomography (CT) Scans

c. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Treatment Delivery Services

d. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Services

e. Other Services in New Technology APCs

D. Proposed APC-Specific Policies

1. Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes (APCs 0024, 0025 and 0027)

2. Treatment of Fracture/Dislocation (APC 0046)

3. Electrophysiologic Recording/Mapping (APC 0087)

4. Insertion of Mesh or Other Prosthesis (APC 0154)

5. Percutaneous Renal Cryoablation (APC 0163)

6. Keratoprosthesis (APC 0244)

7. Medication Therapy Management Services

8. Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application (APC 0651)

9. Single Allergy Tests (APC 0381)

10. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (APC 0659)

11. Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans (APCs 0306, 0307)

12. Radiology Procedures (APCs 0333, 0662, and Other Imaging APCs)

IV. Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Devices

A. Proposed Treatment of Device-Dependent APCs

1. Background

2. Proposed CY 2007 Payment Policy

3. Devices Billed in the Absence of an Appropriate Procedure Code

4. Proposed Payment Policy When Devices are Replaced Without Cost or Where Credit for a Replaced Device is Furnished to the Hospital

B. Proposed Pass-Through Payments for Devices

1. Expiration of Transitional Pass-Through Payments for Certain Devices

a. Background

b. Proposed Policy for CY 2007

2. Provisions for Reducing Transitional Pass-Through Payments to Offset Costs Packaged Into APC Groups

a. Background

b. Proposed Policy for CY 2007

V. Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

A. Proposed Transitional Pass-Through Payment for Additional Costs of Drugs and Biologicals

1. Background

2. Expiration in CY 2006 of Pass-Through Status for Drugs and Biologicals

3. Drugs and Biologicals With Proposed Pass-Through Status in CY 2007

B. Proposed Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals Without Pass-Through Status

1. Background

2. Proposed Criteria for Packaging Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

3. Proposed Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals Without Pass-Through Status That Are Not Packaged

a. Proposed Payment for Specified Covered Outpatient Drugs

b. Proposed CY 2007 Payment for Nonpass-Through Drugs, Biologicals, Radiopharmaceuticals With HCPCS Codes, But Without OPPS Hospital Claims Data

VI. Proposed Estimate of OPPS Transitional Pass-Through Spending in CY 2007 for Drugs, Biologicals, Radiopharmaceuticals, and Devices

A. Total Allowed Pass-Through Spending

B. Proposed Estimate of Pass-Through Spending for CY 2007

VII. Proposed Brachytherapy Source Payment Changes

A. Background

B. Proposed Payments for Brachytherapy Sources in CY 2007

VIII. Proposed Changes to OPPS Drug Administration Coding and Payment for CY 2007

A. Background

B. Proposed CY 2007 Drug Administration Coding Changes

C. Proposed CY 2007 Drug Administration Payment Changes

IX. Proposed Hospital Coding and Payment for Visits

A. Background

1. Guidelines Based on the Number or Type of Staff Interventions

2. Guidelines Based on the Time Staff Spent With the Patient

3. Guidelines Based on a Point System Where a Certain Number of Points Are Assigned to Each Staff Intervention Based on the Time, Intensity, and Staff Type Required for the Intervention

4. Guidelines Based on Patient Complexity

B. CY 2007 Proposed Coding

1. Clinic Visits

2. Emergency Department Visits

3. Critical Care Services

C. CY 2007 Proposed Payment Policy

D. CY 2007 Proposed Treatment of Guidelines

1. Background

2. Outstanding Concerns With the AHA/AHIMA Guidelines

a. Three Versus Five Levels of Codes

b. Lack of Clarity for Some Interventions

c. Treatment of Separately Payable Services

d. Some Interventions Appear Overvalued

e. Concerns of Specialty Clinics

f. American with Disabilities Act

g. Differentiation Between New and Established Patients, and Between Standard Visits and Consultations

h. Distinction Between Type A and Type B Emergency Departments

X. Proposed Payment for Blood and Blood Products

A. Background

B. Proposed Policy Changes for CY 2007

XI. Proposed OPPS Payment for Observation Services

XII. Proposed Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Procedures

A. Background

B. Proposed Changes to the Inpatient Only List

C. Proposed CY 2007 Payment for Ancillary Outpatient Services When Patient Expires (-CA Modifier)

1. Background

2. Proposed Policy for CY 2007

XIII. Proposed OPPS Nonrecurring Policy Changes

A. Removal of Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Services from the List of Services Paid under the OPPS

B. Addition of Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) (Section 5112 of Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA))

1. Background

2. Proposed Assignment of New HCPCS Code for Payment of Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) (Section 5112)

3. Handling of Comments Received in Response to This Proposal

XIV. Emergency Medical Screening in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

A. Background

B. Proposed Policy Change

XV. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicators

A. Proposed CY 2007 Status Indicator Definitions

1. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Paid Under the OPPS

2. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Paid Under a Payment System Other Than the OPPS

3. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Recognized Under the OPPS But That May Be Recognized by Other Institutional Providers

4. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Payable by Medicare

B. Proposed CY 2007 Comment Indicator Definitions

XVI. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

A. MedPAC Recommendations

B. APC Panel Recommendations

C. GAO Recommendations

XVII. Proposed Policies Affecting Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) for CY 2007

A. ASC Background

1. Legislative History

2. Current Payment Method

3. Published Changes to the ASC List

B. Proposed ASC List Update Effective for Services Furnished on or After January 1, 2007

1. Criteria for Additions to or Deletions from the ASC List

2. Response to Comments to the May 4, 2005 Interim Final Rule for the ASC Update

3. Procedures Proposed for Additions to the ASC List

4. Suggested Additions Not Accepted

5. Rationale for Payment Assignment

6. Other Comments on the May 4, 2005 Interim Final Rule

C. Proposed Regulatory Changes for CY 2007

D. Implementation of Section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA)

E. Proposal to Modify the Current ASC Process for Adjusting Payment for New Technology Intraocular Lenses (NTIOLs)

1. Background

a. Current ASC Payment for Insertion of IOLs

b. Classes of NTIOLs Approved for Payment Adjustment

2. Proposed Changes

a. Process for Recognizing IOLs as Belonging to an Active IOL Class

b. Public Notice and Comment Regarding Adjustments of NTIOL Payment Amounts

c. Factors CMS Considers in Determining Whether a Payment Adjustment for Insertion of a New Class of IOL is Appropriate

d. Proposal to Revise Content of a Request to Review

e. Notice of CMS Determination

f. Proposed Payment Adjustment

XVIII. Proposed Revised ASC Payment System for Implementation January 1, 2008

A. Background

1. Provisions of Pub. L. 108-173

2. Other Factors Considered

B. Procedures Proposed for Medicare Payment in ASCs Effective for Services Furnished on or After January 1, 2008

1. Proposed Payable Procedures

a. Proposed Definition of Surgical Procedure

b. Procedures Proposed for Exclusion from Payment Under the Revised ASC System

2. Proposed Treatment of Unlisted Procedure Codes and Procedures That Are Not Paid Separately Under the OPPS

3. Proposed Treatment of Office-Based Procedures

4. Listing of Surgical Procedures Proposed for Exclusion from Payment of an ASC Facility Fee Under the Revised Payment System

C. Proposed Ratesetting Method

1. Overview of Current ASC Payment System

2. Proposal to Base ASC Relative Payment Weights on APC Groups and Relative Payment Weights Established Under the OPPS

3. Proposed Packaging Policy

4. Payment for Corneal Tissue Under the Revised ASC Payment System

5. Proposed Payment for Office-Based Procedures

6. Payment Policy for Multiple Procedure Discounting

7. Proposed Geographic Adjustment

8. Proposed Adjustment for Inflation

9. Proposed Beneficiary Coinsurance

10. Proposed to Phase in Implementation of Payment Rates Calculated Under the CY 2008 Revised ASC Payment System

11. Proposed Calculation of ASC Conversion Factor and Payment Rates for CY 2008

a. Overview

b. Budget Neutrality Requirement

c. Proposed Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2008

d. Proposed Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2009 and Future Years

e. Alternative Option for Calculating the Budget Neutrality Adjustment Considered

12. Proposed Annual Updates

D. Information in Addenda Related to the Revised CY 2008 ASC Payment System

E. Technical Changes to 42 CFR Parts 414 and 416

XIX. Medicare Contracting Reform Mandate

A. Background

B. CMS's Vision for Medicare Fee-for-Service and MACs

C. Provider Nomination and the Former Medicare Acquisition Authorities

D. Summary of Changes Made to Sections 1816 of the Act

E. Provisions of the Proposed Regulations

1. Definitions

2. Assignments of Providers and Suppliers to MACs

3. Other Proposed Technical and Conforming Changes

a. Definition of "Intermediary"

b. Intermediary Functions

c. Options Available to Providers and CMS

d. Nomination for Intermediary

e. Notification of Actions on Nominations, Changes to Another Intermediary or to Director Payment, and Requirements for Approval of an Agreement

f. Considerations Relating to the Effective and Efficient Administration of the Medicare Program

g. Assignment and Reassignment of Providers by CMS

h. Designation of National or Regional Intermediaries and Designation of Regional and Alternative Designated Regional Intermediaries for Home Health Agencies and Hospices

i. Awarding of Experimental Contracts

XX. Reporting Quality Data for Improved Quality and Costs under the OPPS

XXI. Promoting Effective Use of Health Care Technology

XXII. Health Care Information Transparency Initiative

XXIII. Additional Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data for the FY 2008 IPPS Annual Payment Update

A. Background

B. Proposed Additional Quality Measures for FY 2008

1. Introduction

2. HCAHPS® Survey and the Hospital Quality Initiative

3. Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Quality Measures

4. Mortality Outcome Measures

C. General Procedures and Participation Requirements for the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU Program

D. HCAHPS® Procedures and Participation Requirements for the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU Program

1. Introduction

2. HCAHPS® Hospital Pledge and Beginning Date for Data Collection

3. HCAHPS® Dry Run

4. HCAHPS® Data Collection Requirements

5. HCAHPS® Registration Requirements

6. HCAHPS® Additional Steps

7. HCAHPS® Survey Completion Requirements

8. HCAHPS® Public Reporting

9. Reporting HCAHPS® Results for Multi-Campus Hospitals

E. SCIP Mortality Measure Requirements for the FY 2008 RHQDAPU Program

F. Conclusion

XXIV. Files Available to the Public Via the Internet

XXV. Collection of Information Requirements

XXVI. Response to Comments

XXVII. Regulatory Impact Analysis

A. Overall Impact

1. Executive Order 12866

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

3. Small Rural Hospitals

4. Unfunded Mandates

5. Federalism

B. Effects of Proposed OPPS Changes in This Proposed Rule

1. Alternatives Considered

a. Alternatives Considered for CPT Coding and Payment Policy for Evaluation and Management Codes

b. Options Considered for Brachytherapy Source Payments

c. Options Considered for Payment of Radiopharmaceuticals

2. Limitation of Our Analysis

3. Estimated Impact of This Proposed Rule on Hospitals

4. Estimated Effect of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

5. Accounting Statement

6. Conclusion

C. Effects of Proposed Changes to the ASC Payment System for CY 2007

1. Alternatives Considered

2. Limitations on Our Analysis

3. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on ASCs

4. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

5. Conclusion

6. Accounting Statement

D. Effects of the Proposed Revisions to the ASC Payment System for CY 2008

1. Alternatives Considered

2. Limitations on Our Analysis

3. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on ASCs

4. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

5. Conclusion

E. Effects of the Medicare Contractor Reform Mandate

F. Effects of Proposed Additional Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data for IPPS FY 2008

1. Alternatives Considered

2. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule

a. Effects on Hospitals

b. Effects on Other Providers

c. Effects on the Medicare and Medicaid Program

G. Executive Order 12866

Regulation Text

Addenda

Addendum A-OPPS Proposed List of Ambulatory Payment Classification (APCs) With Status Indicators (SI), Relative Weights, Payment Rates, and Copayment Amounts- CY 2007

Addendum AA-Proposed List of Medicare Approved ASC Procedures for CY 2007 With Additions and Payment Rates; Including Rates That Result From Implementation of Section 5103 of the DRA

Addendum B-OPPS Proposed Payment Status by HCPCS Code and Related Information Calendar Year 2007

Addendum BB-Proposed List of Medicare Approved ASC Procedures for CY 2008 With Additions and Payment Rates

Addendum CC-Proposed List of Procedures for CY 2008 Subject to Payment Limitation at the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Nonfacility Amount

Addendum D1-Proposed Payment Status Indicators

Addendum D2-Proposed Comment Indicators

Addendum E-Proposed CPT Codes That Are Paid Only as Inpatient Procedures

I. Background for the OPPS

A. Legislative and Regulatory Authority for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System

When the Medicare statute was originally enacted, Medicare payment for hospital outpatient services was based on hospital-specific costs. In an effort to ensure that Medicare and its beneficiaries pay appropriately for services and to encourage more efficient delivery of care, the Congress mandated replacement of the reasonable cost-based payment methodology with a prospective payment system (PPS). The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-33), added section 1833(t) to the Social Security Act (the Act) authorizing implementation of a PPS for hospital outpatient services (OPPS).

The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act (BBRA) of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-113), made major changes in the hospital OPPS. The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-554), made further changes in the OPPS. Section 1833(t) of the Act was also amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-173). The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-171), enacted on February 8, 2006, made additional changes in the OPPS. A discussion of the provisions contained in Pub. L. 109-171 that are specific to the calendar year (CY) 2007 OPPS is included in section II.F. of this preamble.

The OPPS was first implemented for services furnished on or after August 1, 2000. Implementing regulations for the OPPS are located at 42 CFR Part 419.

Under the OPPS, we pay for hospital outpatient services on a rate-per-service basis that varies according to the ambulatory payment classification (APC) group to which the service is assigned. We use Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes (which include certain Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes) and descriptors to identify and group the services within each APC group. The OPPS includes payment for most hospital outpatient services, except those identified in section I.B. of this preamble. Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act provides for Medicare payment under the OPPS for hospital outpatient services designated by the Secretary (which includes partial hospitalization services furnished by community mental health centers (CMHCs)) and hospital outpatient services that are furnished to inpatients who have exhausted their Part A benefits or who are otherwise not in a covered Part A stay. Section 611 of Pub. L. 108-173 added provisions for Medicare coverage of an initial preventive physical examination, subject to the applicable deductible and coinsurance, as an outpatient department service, payable under the OPPS.

The OPPS rate is an unadjusted national payment amount that includes the Medicare payment and the beneficiary copayment. This rate is divided into a labor-related amount and a nonlabor-related amount. The labor-related amount is adjusted for area wage differences using the inpatient hospital wage index value for the locality in which the hospital or CMHC is located.

All services and items within an APC group are comparable clinically and with respect to resource use (section 1833(t)(2)(B) of the Act). In accordance with section 1833(t)(2) of the Act, subject to certain exceptions, services and items within an APC group cannot be considered comparable with respect to the use of resources if the highest median (or mean cost, if elected by the Secretary) for an item or service in the APC group is more than 2 times greater than the lowest median cost for an item or service within the same APC group (referred to as the "2 times rule"). In implementing this provision, we use the median cost of the item or service assigned to an APC group.

Special payments under the OPPS may be made for new technology items and services in one of two ways. Section 1833(t)(6) of the Act provides for temporary additional payments which we refer to as "transitional pass-through payments" for at least 2 but not more than 3 years for certain drugs, biological agents, brachytherapy devices used for the treatment of cancer, and categories of other medical devices. For new technology services that are not eligible for transitional pass-through payments and for which we lack sufficient data to appropriately assign them to a clinical APC group, we have established special APC groups based on costs, which we refer to as new technology APCs. These new technology APCs are designated by cost bands which allow us to provide appropriate and consistent payment for designated new procedures that are not yet reflected in our claims data. Similar to pass-through payments, an assignment to a new technology APC is temporary; that is, we retain a service within a new technology APC until we acquire sufficient data to assign it to a clinically appropriate APC group.

B. Excluded OPPS Services and Hospitals

Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Act authorizes the Secretary to designate the hospital outpatient services that are paid under the OPPS. While most hospital outpatient services are payable under the OPPS, section 1833(t)(1)(B)(iv) of the Act excludes payment for ambulance, physical and occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services, for which payment is made under a fee schedule. Section 614 of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(t)(1)(B)(iv) of the Act to exclude OPPS payment for screening and diagnostic mammography services. The Secretary exercised the authority granted under the statute to exclude from the OPPS those services that are paid under fee schedules or other payment systems. Such excluded services include, for example, the professional services of physicians and nonphysician practitioners paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS); laboratory services paid under the clinical diagnostic laboratory fee schedule; services for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that are paid under the ESRD composite rate; and, services and procedures that require an inpatient stay that are paid under the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). We set forth the services that are excluded from payment under the OPPS in § 419.22 of the regulations.

Under § 419.20(b) of the regulations, we specify the types of hospitals and entities that are excluded from payment under the OPPS. These excluded entities include Maryland hospitals, but only for services that are paid under a cost containment waiver in accordance with section 1814(b)(3) of the Act; critical access hospitals (CAHs); hospitals located outside of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; and Indian Health Service hospitals.

C. Prior Rulemaking

On April 7, 2000, we published in the Federal Register a final rule with comment period (65 FR 18434) to implement a prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services. The hospital OPPS was first implemented for services furnished on or after August 1, 2000. Section 1833(t)(9) of the Act requires the Secretary to review certain components of the OPPS not less often than annually and to revise the groups, relative payment weights, and other adjustments to take into account changes in medical practice, changes in technology, and the addition of new services, new cost data, and other relevant information and factors.

Since initially implementing the OPPS, we have published final rules in the Federal Register annually to implement statutory requirements and changes arising from our experience with this system. We last published such a document on November 10, 2005 (70 FR 68516). In that final rule with comment period, we revised the OPPS to update the payment weights and conversion factor for services payable under the CY 2006 OPPS on the basis of claims data from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, and to implement certain provisions of Pub. L. 108-173. In addition, we responded to public comments received on the provisions of November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period pertaining to the APC assignment of HCPCS codes identified in Addendum B of that rule with the new interim (NI) comment indicators; and public comments received on the July 25, 2005 OPPS proposed rule for CY 2006 (70 FR 42674).

We published a correction of the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period on December 23, 2005 (70 FR 76176). This correction document corrected a number of technical errors that appeared in the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period.

D. APC Advisory Panel

1. Authority of the APC Panel

Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act, as amended by section 201(h) of the BBRA, requires that we consult with an outside panel of experts to review the clinical integrity of the payment groups and their weights under the OPPS. The Act further specifies that the panel will act in an advisory capacity. The Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Groups (the APC Panel), discussed under section I.D.2. of this preamble, fulfills these requirements. The APC Panel is not restricted to using data compiled by CMS and may use data collected or developed by organizations outside the Department in conducting its review.

2. Establishment of the APC Panel

On November 21, 2000, the Secretary signed the initial charter establishing the APC Panel. This expert panel, which may be composed of up to 15 representatives of providers subject to the OPPS (currently employed full-time, not as consultants, in their respective areas of expertise), reviews and advises CMS about the clinical integrity of the APC groups and their weights. For purposes of this Panel, consultants or independent contractors are not considered to be full-time employees. The APC Panel is technical in nature and is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Since its initial chartering, the Secretary has twice renewed the APC Panel's charter: on November 1, 2002, and on November 1, 2004. The current charter indicates, among other requirements, that the APC Panel continues to be technical in nature; is governed by the provisions of the FACA; may convene up to three meetings per year; has a Designated Federal Officer (DFO); and is chaired by a Federal official who also serves as a CMS medical officer.

The current APC Panel membership and other information pertaining to the Panel, including its charter, Federal Register notices, meeting dates, agenda topics, and meeting reports can be viewed on the CMS Web site at http://new.cms.hhs.gov/FACA/05_AdvisoryPanelonAmbulatoryPaymentClassificationGroups.asp.

3. APC Panel Meetings and Organizational Structure

The APC Panel first met on February 27, February 28, and March 1, 2001. Since that initial meeting, the APC Panel has held nine subsequent meetings, with the last meeting taking place on March 1 and 2, 2006. (The APC Panel did not meet on March 3, 2006, as announced in the meeting notice published on December 23, 2005 (70 FR 76313).) Prior to each meeting, we publish a notice in the Federal Register to announce the meeting and, when necessary, to solicit and announce nominations for APC Panel membership.

The APC Panel has established an operational structure that, in part, includes the use of three subcommittees to facilitate its required APC review process. The three current subcommittees are the Data Subcommittee, the Observation Subcommittee, and the Packaging Subcommittee. The Data Subcommittee is responsible for studying the data issues confronting the APC Panel and for recommending options for resolving them. The Observation Subcommittee reviews and makes recommendations to the APC Panel on all issues pertaining to observation services paid under the OPPS, such as coding and operational issues. The Packaging Subcommittee studies and makes recommendations on issues pertaining to services that are not separately payable under the OPPS, but are bundled or packaged APC payments. Each of these subcommittees was established by a majority vote of the APC Panel during a scheduled APC Panel meeting. All subcommittee recommendations are discussed and voted upon by the full APC Panel.

Discussions of the recommendations resulting from the APC Panel's March 2006 meeting are included in the sections of this preamble that are specific to each recommendation. For discussions of earlier APC Panel meetings and recommendations, we reference previous hospital OPPS final rules or the Web site mentioned earlier in this section.

E. Provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003, Pub. L. 108-173, made changes to the Act relating to the Medicare OPPS. In the January 6, 2004 interim final rule with comment period and the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period, we implemented provisions of Pub. L. 108-173 relating to the OPPS that were effective for services provided in CY 2004 and CY 2005, respectively. In the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period, we implemented provisions of Pub. L. 108-173 relating to the OPPS that went into effect for services provided in CY 2006 (70 FR 68521). We note below those provisions of Pub. L. 108-173 that will expire at the end of CY 2006.

1. Reduction in Threshold for Separate APCs for Drugs

Section 621(a)(2) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(t)(16) of the Act to set a $50 per administration threshold for the establishment of separate APCs for drugs and biologicals furnished from January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2006. Because this statutory provision will no longer be in effect for CY 2007, we have included a discussion of the proposed methodology that we would use for the drug administration threshold for CY 2007 in section V. of this preamble.

2. Special Payment for Brachytherapy

Section 621(b)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(t)(16) of the Act to require that payment for brachytherapy devices consisting of a seed or seeds (or radioactive source) furnished on or after January 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2007, be paid based on the hospital's charge for each device furnished, adjusted to cost. Because this statutory provision will no longer be in effect for CY 2007, we discuss our proposed methodology for payment for brachytherapy devices for CY 2007 in section VII.B. of this preamble.

F. Provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005, Pub. L. 109-171, enacted on February 8, 2006, included three provisions affecting the OPPS, as discussed below.

1. 3-Year Transition of Hold Harmless Payments

Section 5105 of Pub. L. 109-171 provides a 3-year transition of hold harmless OPPS payments for hospitals located in a rural area with not more than 100 beds that are not defined as sole community hospitals (SCHs). This provision provides an increased payment for such hospitals for covered OPD services furnished on or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2009, if the OPPS payment they receive is less than the pre-BBA payment amount that they would have received for the same covered OPD services. This provision specifies that, in such cases, the amount of payment to the specified hospitals shall be increased by the applicable percentage of such difference. Section 5105 specifies the applicable percentage as 95 percent for CY 2006, 90 percent for CY 2007, and 85 percent for CY 2008.

2. Medicare Coverage of Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Section 5112 of Pub. L. 109-171 amended section 1861 of the Act to include coverage of ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms for certain individuals on or after January 1, 2007. The provision will apply to individuals (a) Who receive a referral for such an ultrasound screening as a result of an initial preventive physical examination; (b) who have not been previously furnished with an ultrasound screening under Medicare; and (c) who have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm or manifest risk factors included in a beneficiary category recommended for screening (as determined by the United States Preventive Services Task Force). Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm will be included in the initial preventive physical examination. Section 5112 also added ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm to the list of services for which the beneficiary deductible does not apply. These amendments apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2007.

G. Summary of the Major Content of This Proposed Rule

In this proposed rule, we are setting forth proposed changes to the Medicare hospital OPPS for CY 2007. These changes would be effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007. We are setting forth proposed changes to the Medicare ASC program for CY 2007 and CY 2008. We are setting forth proposed changes to the way we process FFS claims under Medicare Part A and Part B. Some of these changes were effective on October 1, 2005 and all of the changes are to be fully implemented by October 1, 2011. Finally, we are setting forth a notice seeking comments on the RHQDAPU program under the Medicare hospital IPPS for FY 2008. These changes would be effective for payments beginning with FY 2008. The following is a summary of the major changes that we are proposing to make:

1. Proposed Updates Affecting Payments for CY 2007

In section II. of this preamble, we set forth-

• The methodology used to recalibrate the proposed APC relative payment weights and the proposed recalibration of the relative payment weights for CY 2007.

• The proposed payment for partial hospitalization, including the proposed separate threshold for outlier payments for CMHCs.

• The proposed update to the conversion factor used to determine payment rates under the OPPS for CY 2007.

• The proposed retention of our current policy to apply the IPPS wage indices to wage adjust the APC median costs in determining the OPPS payment rate and the copayment standardized amount for CY 2007.

• The proposed update of statewide average default cost-to-charge ratios.

• Proposed changes relating to the expiring hold harmless payment provision.

• Proposed changes to payment for rural sole community hospitals for CY 2007.

• Proposed changes in the way we calculate hospital outpatient outlier payments for CY 2007.

• Calculation of the proposed national unadjusted Medicare OPPS payment.

• The proposed beneficiary copayment for OPPS services for CY 2007.

2. Proposed Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

In section III. of this preamble, we discuss the proposed additions of new procedure codes to the APCs; our proposal to establish a number of new APCs; and our proposal to make changes to the assignment of HCPCS codes under a number of existing APCs based on our analyses of Medicare claims data and recommendations of the APC Panel. We also discuss the application of the 2 times rule and proposed exceptions to it; proposed changes for specific APCs; the proposed refinement of the New Technology cost bands; and the proposed movement of procedures from the New Technology APCs.

3. Proposed Payment Changes for Devices

In section IV. of this preamble, we discuss proposed changes to the device-dependent APCs, and to the pass-through payment for categories of devices.

4. Proposed Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

In section V. of this preamble, we discuss proposed changes for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals.

5. Estimate of Transitional Pass-Through Spending in CY 2007 for Drugs, Biologicals, and Devices

In section VI. of this preamble, we discuss the proposed methodology for estimating total pass-through spending and whether there should be a pro rata reduction for transitional pass-through drugs, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, and categories of devices for CY 2007.

6. Proposed Brachytherapy Payment Changes

In section VII. of this preamble, we discuss our proposal concerning coding and payment for the sources of brachytherapy.

7. Proposed Coding and Payment for Drug and Vaccine Administration

In section VIII. of this preamble, we discuss our proposed coding and payment changes for drug and vaccine administration services.

8. Proposed Hospital Coding for Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

In section IX. of this preamble, we discuss our proposal for developing the coding guidelines for evaluation and management services.

9. Proposed Payment for Blood and Blood Products

In section X. of this preamble, we discuss our proposed payment changes for blood and blood products.

10. Proposed Payment for Observation Services

In section XI. of this preamble, we discuss our proposed criteria and coding changes for separately payable observation services.

11. Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Services

In section XII. of this preamble, we discuss the procedures that we propose to remove from the inpatient list and assign to APCs.

12. Proposed Nonrecurring Policy Changes

In section XIII. of this preamble, we discuss proposed changes to certain comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility (CORF) services paid under the OPPS. In this section, we also discuss proposed payment for ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).

13. Emergency Medical Screening in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

In section XIV. of this preamble, we discuss proposed changes to a regulation governing emergency medical screening in critical access hospitals (CAHs).

14. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicator

In section XV. of this preamble, we discuss proposed changes to the list of status indicators assigned to APCs and present our proposed comment indicators for the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

15. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

In section XVI. of this preamble, we address recommendations made by MedPAC and the APC Panel regarding the OPPS for CY 2007.

16. Proposed Policies Affecting Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) for CY 2007

In section XVII. of this preamble we discuss proposed payment changes affecting ASCs in CY 2007, the proposed list of updated ASC procedures, and proposed modification of the ASC payment adjustment process for new technology intraocular lenses (NTIOLs).

17. Proposed Revised Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Implementation January 1, 2008

In section XVIII. of this preamble, we discuss our proposal to implement a new ASC payment system for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008, and the regulatory changes related to the proposed new system.

18. Medicare Provider Contractor Reform Mandate

In section XIX. of this preamble, we discuss proposed changes to the regulations under 42 CFR Part 421, Subpart B to conform them to the statutory changes required by section 911 of Public Law 108-173 related to Medicare contracting reform.

19. Reporting Quality Data for Improved Quality and Costs Under the OPPS

In section XX. of this preamble, we discuss the expenditure growth in outpatient hospital services, invite comment on value-based purchasing specifically related to hospital outpatient departments, and discuss a value-based purchasing program proposal for the CY 2007 OPPS.

20. Promoting Effective Use of Health Information Technology

In section XXI. of this preamble, we invite comments on promoting hospitals' effective use of health information technology.

21. Health Care Information Transparency Initiative

In section XXII. of this preamble, we discuss HHS' major health information transparency initiative which we are launching in 2006.

22. Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update Under the IPPS

In section XXIII. of this preamble, we invite comment on our proposal for the FY 2008 IPPS annual payment update to add the HCAHPS® survey, measures from the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP), and Mortality measures to the quality of care measures to be used in FY 2007 for purposes of the IPPS annual payment update.

23. Impact Analysis

In section XXVII. of this preamble, we set forth an analysis of the impact that the proposed changes will have on affected entities and beneficiaries.

II. Proposed Updates Affecting OPPS Payments for CY 2007

A. Proposed Recalibration of APC Relative Weights for CY 2007

(If you choose to comment on the issues in this section, please include the caption "APC Relative Weights" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Database Construction

a. Database Source and Methodology

Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act requires that the Secretary review and revise the relative payment weights for APCs at least annually. In the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18482), we explained in detail how we calculated the relative payment weights that were implemented on August 1, 2000, for each APC group. Except for some reweighting due to a small number of APC changes, these relative payment weights continued to be in effect for CY 2001. This policy is discussed in the November 13, 2000 interim final rule (65 FR 67824 through 67827).

We are proposing to use the same basic methodology that we described in the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period to recalibrate the APC relative payment weights for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007, and before January 1, 2008. That is, we would recalibrate the relative payment weights for each APC based on claims and cost report data for outpatient services. We are proposing to use the most recent available data to construct the database for calculating APC group weights. For the purpose of recalibrating APC relative payment weights in this proposed rule for CY 2007, we used approximately 131.9 million final action claims for hospital OPD services furnished on or after January 1, 2005, and before January 1, 2006. Of the 131.9 million final action claims for services provided in hospital outpatient settings, 102.9 million claims were of the type of bill potentially appropriate for use in setting rates for OPPS services (but did not necessarily contain services payable under the OPPS). Of the 102.9 million claims, approximately 48.5 million were not for services paid under the OPPS or were excluded as not appropriate for use (for example, erroneous cost-to-charge ratios or no HCPCS codes reported on the claim). We were able to use 50.7 million whole claims of the remaining 54.4 million claims to set the proposed OPPS APC relative weights for CY 2007 OPPS. From the 50.7 million whole claims, we created 91.4 million single records, of which 62.8 million were "pseudo" single claims (created from multiple procedure claims using the process we discuss in this section).

The proposed APC relative weights and payments for CY 2007 in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule were calculated using claims from this period that had been processed before January 1, 2006. We selected claims for services paid under the OPPS and matched these claims to the most recent cost report filed by the individual hospitals represented in our claims data. We are proposing that the APC relative weights for CY 2007 continue to be based on the median hospital costs for services in the APC groups. For the CY 2007 OPPS final rule, we are proposing to base APC median costs on claims for services furnished in CY 2005 and processed before June 30, 2006.

b. Proposed Use of Single and Multiple Procedure Claims

For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue to use single procedure claims to set the medians on which the APC relative payment weights would be based. We have received many requests asking that we ensure that the data from claims that contain charges for multiple procedures are included in the data from which we calculate the relative payment weights. Requesters believe that relying solely on single procedure claims to recalibrate APC relative payment weights fails to take into account data for many frequently performed procedures, particularly those commonly performed in combination with other procedures. They believe that, by depending upon single procedure claims, we base relative payment weights on the least costly services, thereby introducing downward bias to the medians on which the weights are based.

We agree that, optimally, it is desirable to use the data from as many claims as possible to recalibrate the APC relative payment weights, including those with multiple procedures. We generally use single procedure claims to set the median costs for APCs because we are, so far, unable to ensure that packaged costs can be appropriately allocated across multiple procedures performed on the same date of service. However, by bypassing specified codes that we believe do not have significant packaged costs, we are able to use more data from multiple procedure claims. In many cases, this enables us to create multiple "pseudo" single claims from claims that, as submitted, contained multiple separately paid procedures on the same claim. For the CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to use the date of service on the claims and a list of codes to be bypassed to create "pseudo" single claims from multiple procedure claims, as we did in recalibrating the CY 2006 APC relative payment weights. We refer to these newly created single procedure claims as "pseudo" single claims because they were submitted by providers as multiple procedure claims.

For CY 2003, we created "pseudo" single claims by bypassing HCPCS codes 93005 (Electrocardiogram, tracing), 71010 (Chest x-ray), and 71020 (Chest x-ray) on a submitted claim. However, we did not use claims data for the bypassed codes in the creation of the median costs for the APCs to which these three codes were assigned because the level of packaging that would have remained on the claim after we selected the bypass code was not apparent and, therefore, it was difficult to determine if the medians for these codes would be correct.

For CY 2004, we created "pseudo" single claims by bypassing these three codes and also by bypassing an additional 269 HCPCS codes in APCs. We selected these codes based on a clinical review of the services and because it was presumed that these codes had only very limited packaging and could appropriately be bypassed for the purpose of creating "pseudo" single claims. The APCs to which these codes were assigned were varied and included mammography, cardiac rehabilitation, and Level I plain film x-rays. To derive more "pseudo" single claims, we also split the claims where there were dates of service for revenue code charges on that claim that could be matched to a single procedure code on the claim on the same date.

For the CY 2004 OPPS, as in CY 2003, we did not include the claims data for the bypassed codes in the creation of the APCs to which the 269 codes were assigned because, again, we had not established that such an approach was appropriate and would aid in accurately estimating the median costs for those APCs. For CY 2004, from approximately 16.3 million otherwise unusable claims, we used approximately 9.5 million multiple procedure claims to create approximately 27 million "pseudo" single claims. For CY 2005, we identified 383 bypass codes and from approximately 24 million otherwise unusable claims, we used approximately 18 million multiple procedure claims to create approximately 52 million "pseudo" single claims. For CY 2005, we used the claims data for the bypass codes combined with the single procedure claims to set the median costs for the bypass codes.

For CY 2006, we continued using the codes on the CY 2005 OPPS bypass list and expanded it to include 404 bypass codes, including 3 bladder catheterization codes (CPT codes 51701, 51702, and 51703), which did not meet the empirical criteria discussed below for the selection of bypass codes. We added these three codes to the CY 2006 bypass list because a decision to change their payment status from packaged to separately paid would have resulted in a reduction of the number of single bills on which we could base median costs for other major separately paid procedures that were billed on the same claim with these three procedure codes. That is, single bills which contained other procedures would have become multiple procedure claims when these bladder catheterization codes were converted to separately paid status. We believed and continue to believe that bypassing these three codes does not adversely affect the medians for other procedures because we believe that when these services are performed on the same day as another separately paid service, any packaging that appears on the claim would be appropriately associated with the other procedure and not with these codes.

Consequently, for CY 2006, we identified 404 bypass codes for use in creating "pseudo" single claims and used some part of 90 percent of the total claims that were eligible for use in OPPS ratesetting and modeling in developing the final rule with comment period. This process enabled us to use, for CY 2006 OPPS, 88 million single bills for ratesetting: 55 million "pseudo" singles and 34 million "natural" single bills (bills that were submitted containing only one separately payable major HCPCS code). (These numbers do not sum to 88 million because more than 800,000 single bills were removed when we trimmed at the HCPCS level at +/-3 standard deviations from the geometric mean.)

For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue using date-of-service matching as a tool for creation of "pseudo" single claims and to continue the use of a bypass list to create "pseudo" single claims. The process we are proposing for CY 2007 OPPS results in our being able to use some part of 94.8 percent of the total claims that are eligible for use in the OPPS ratesetting and modeling in developing this proposed rule. This process enabled us to use, for CY 2007, 62.8 million "pseudo" singles and 29.6 million "natural" single bills.

We are proposing to bypass the 454 codes identified in Table 1 to create new single claims and to use the line-item costs associated with the bypass codes on these claims, together with the single procedure claims, in the creation of the median costs for the APCS into which they are assigned. Of the codes on this list, 404 codes were used for bypass in CY 2006. We are proposing to continue the use of the codes on the CY 2006 OPPS bypass list and to expand it by adding codes that, using data presented to the APC Panel at its March 2006 meeting, meet the same empirical criteria as those used in CY 2006 to create the bypass list, or which our clinicians believe would contain minimal packaging if the services were correctly coded (for example, ultrasound guidance). Our examination of the data against the criteria for inclusion on the bypass list, as discussed below for the addition of new codes, shows that the empirically selected codes used for bypass for the CY 2006 OPPS generally continue to meet the criteria or come very close to meeting the criteria, and we have received no comments against bypassing them.

To facilitate comment, Table 1 indicates the list of codes we are proposing to bypass for creation of "pseudo" singles for CY 2007 OPPS. Bypass codes shown in Table 1 with an asterisk indicate the HCPCS codes we are proposing to add to the CY 2006 OPPS listed codes for bypass in CY 2007. The criteria we are proposing to use to determine the additional codes to add to the CY 2006 OPPS bypass list in order to create the bypass list for CY 2007 OPPS are discussed below.

The following empirical criteria were developed by reviewing the frequency and magnitude of packaging in the single claims for payable codes other than drugs and biologicals. We assumed that the representation of packaging on the single claims for any given code is comparable to packaging for that code in the multiple claims:

• There were 100 or more single claims for the code. This number of single claims ensured that observed outcomes were sufficiently representative of packaging that might occur in the multiple claims.

• Five percent or fewer of the single claims for the code had packaged costs on that single claim for the code. This criterion results in limiting the amount of packaging being redistributed to the payable procedure remaining on the claim after the bypass code is removed and ensures that the costs associated with the bypass code represent the cost of the bypassed service.

• The median cost of packaging observed in the single claim was equal to or less than $50. This limits the amount of error in redistributed costs.

• The code is not a code for an unlisted service.

In addition, we are proposing to add to the bypass list codes that our clinicians believe contain minimal packaging and codes for specified drug administration for which hospitals have requested separate payment but for which it is not possible to acquire median costs unless we add these codes to the bypass list. A more complete discussion of the effects of adding these drug administration codes to the bypass list is contained in the discussion of drug administration in section VIII.C. of this preamble.

We specifically invite public comment on the "pseudo" single process, including the bypass list and the criteria.

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c. Proposed Revision to the Overall Cost-to-Charge Ratio (CCR) Calculation

We calculate both an overall CCR and cost center-specific cost-to-charge ratios (CCRs) for each hospital. For CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to change the methodology for calculating the overall CCR. The overall CCR is used in many components of the OPPS. We use the overall CCR to estimate costs from charges on a claim when we do not have an accurate cost center CCR. This does not happen very often. For the vast majority of services, we are able to use a cost center CCR to estimate costs from charges. However, we also use the overall CCR to identify the outlier threshold, to model payments for services that are paid at charges reduced to cost, and, during implementation, to determine outlier payments and payments for other services.

We have discovered that the calculation of the overall CCR that the fiscal intermediaries are using to determine outlier payment and payment for services paid at charges reduced to cost differs from the overall CCR that we use to model the OPPS. In Program Transmittal A-03-04 on "Calculating Provider-Specific Outpatient Cost-to-Charge Ratios (CCRs) and Instructions on Cost Report Treatment of Hospital Outpatient Services Paid on a Reasonable Cost Basis" (January 17, 2003), we revised the overall CCR calculation that the fiscal intermediaries use in determining outlier and other cost payments. Until this point, each fiscal intermediary had used an overall CCR provided by CMS, or calculated an updated CCR at the provider's request using the same calculation. The calculation in Program Transmittal A-03-04, that is, the fiscal intermediary calculation, diverged from the "traditional" overall CCR that we used for modeling. It should be noted that the fiscal intermediary overall CCR calculation noted in Program Transmittal A-03-04 was created with feedback and input from the fiscal intermediaries.

CMS' "traditional" calculation consists of summing the total costs from Worksheet B, Part I (Column 27), after removing the costs for nursing and paramedical education (Columns 21 and 24), for those ancillary cost centers that we believe contain most OPPS services, summing the total charges from Worksheet C, Part I (Columns 6 and 7) for the same set of ancillary cost centers, and dividing the former by the later. We exclude selected ancillary cost centers from our overall CCR calculation, such as 5700 Renal Dialysis, because we believe that the costs and charges in these cost centers are largely paid for under other payment systems. The specific list of ancillary cost centers, both standard and nonstandard, included in our overall CCR calculation is available on our Web site in the revenue center-to-cost center crosswalk workbook: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS.

The overall CCR calculation provided in Program Transmittal A-03-04, on the other hand, takes the CCRs from Worksheet C, Part I, Column 9, for each specified ancillary cost center; multiplies them by the Medicare Part B outpatient specific charges in each corresponding ancillary cost center from Worksheet D, Parts V and VI (Columns 2, 3, 4, and 5 and subscripts thereof); and then divides the sum of these costs by the sum of charges for the specified ancillary cost centers from Worksheet D, Parts V and VI (Columns 2, 3, 4, and 5 and subscripts thereof). Compared with our "traditional" overall CCR calculation that has been used for modeling OPPS and to calculate the median costs, this fiscal intermediary calculation of overall CCR fails to remove allied health costs and adds weighting by Medicare Part B charges.

In comparing these two calculations, we discovered that, on average, the overall CCR calculation being used by the fiscal intermediary resulted in higher overall CCRs than under our "traditional" calculation. Using the most recent cost report data available for every provider with valid claims for CY 2004 as of November 2005, we estimated the median overall CCR using the traditional calculation to be 0.3040 (mean 0.3223) and the median overall CCR using the fiscal intermediary calculation to be 0.3309 (mean 0.3742). There also was much greater variability in the fiscal intermediary calculation of the overall CCR. The standard deviation under the "traditional" calculation was 0.1318, while the standard deviation using the fiscal intermediary's calculation was 0.2143. In part, the higher median estimate for the fiscal intermediary calculation is attributable to the inclusion of allied health costs for the over 700 hospitals with allied health programs. It is inappropriate to include these costs in the overall CCR calculation, because CMS already reimburses hospitals for the costs of these programs through cost report settlement. The higher median estimate and greater variability also is a function of the weighting by Medicare Part B charges. Because the fiscal intermediary overall CCR calculation is higher, on average, CMS has underestimated the outlier payment thresholds and, therefore, overpaid outlier payments. We also have underestimated spending for services paid at charges reduced to cost in our budget neutrality estimates.

In examining the two different calculations, we decided that elements of each methodology had merit. Clearly, as noted above, allied health costs should not be included in an overall CCR calculation. However, weighting by Medicare Part B charges from Worksheet D, Parts V and VI, makes the overall CCR calculation more specific to OPPS. Therefore, we are proposing to adopt a single overall CCR calculation that incorporates weighting by Medicare Part B charges but excludes allied health costs for modeling and payment. Specifically, the proposed calculation removes allied health costs from cost center CCR calculations for specified ancillary cost centers, as discussed above, multiplies them by the Medicare Part B charges on Worksheet D, Parts V and VI, and sums these estimated Medicare costs. This sum is then divided by the sum of the same Medicare Part B charges for the same specified set of ancillary cost centers.

Using the same cost report data, we estimated a median overall CCR for the proposed calculation of 0.3081 (mean 0.3389) with a standard deviation of 0.1583. The similarity to the median and standard deviation of the "traditional" overall CCR calculation noted above (median 0.3040 and standard deviation of 0.1318) masks some sizeable changes in overall CCR calculations for specific hospitals due largely to the inclusion of Medicare Part B weighting.

In order to isolate the overall impact of adopting this methodology on APC medians, we used the first 9 months of CY 2005 claims data to estimate APC median costs varying only the two methods of determining overall CCR. We expected the impact to be limited because the majority of costs are estimated using a cost center-specific CCR and not the overall. As predicted, we observed minor changes in APC median costs from the adoption of the proposed overall CCR calculation. We largely observed differences of no more than 5 percent in either direction. The median overall percent change in APC cost estimates was -0.3 percent. We typically observe comparable changes in APC medians when we update our cost report data. The impact of the proposed CCR calculation on the outlier threshold is discussed further in section II. G. of this preamble. Using updated cost report data for the calculations in this proposed rule, we estimate a median overall CCR across all hospitals of 0.2999 using the proposed overall CCR calculation.

We believe that a single overall CCR calculation should be used for all components of the OPPS for both modeling and payment. Therefore, we are proposing to use the modified overall CCR calculation as discussed above when the hospital-specific overall CCR is used for any of the following calculations-in the CMS calculation of median costs for OPPS ratesetting, in the CMS calculation of the outlier threshold, in the fiscal intermediary calculation of outlier payments, in the CMS calculation of statewide CCRs, in the fiscal intermediary calculation of pass-through payments for devices, and for any other fiscal intermediary payment calculation in which the current hospital-specific overall CCR may be used now or in the future. If this proposal is finalized, we would issue a Medicare program instruction to fiscal intermediaries that would instruct them to recalculate and use the hospital-specific overall CCR as we are proposing for these purposes.

2. Proposed Calculation of Median Costs for CY 2007

In this section of the preamble, we discuss the use of claims to calculate the proposed OPPS payment rates for CY 2007. The hospital outpatient prospective payment page on the CMS Web site on which this proposed rule is posted provides an accounting of claims used in the development of the proposed rates: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS. The accounting of claims used in the development of this proposed rule is included on the Web site under supplemental materials for the CY 2007 proposed rule. That accounting provides additional detail regarding the number of claims derived at each stage of the process. In addition, below we discuss the files of claims that comprise the data sets that are available for purchase under a CMS data user contract. Our CMS Web site, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS , includes information about purchasing the following two OPPS data files: "OPPS Limited Data Set" and "OPPS Identifiable Data Set."

We are proposing to use the following methodology to establish the relative weights to be used in calculating the proposed OPPS payment rates for CY 2007 shown in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule. This methodology is as follows:

We used outpatient claims for the full CY 2005, processed before January 1, 2006, to set the relative weights for this proposed rule for CY 2007. To begin the calculation of the relative weights for CY 2007, we pulled all claims for outpatient services furnished in CY 2005 from the national claims history file. This is not the population of claims paid under the OPPS, but all outpatient claims (including, for example, CAH claims, and hospital claims for clinical laboratory services for persons who are neither inpatients nor outpatients of the hospital).

We then excluded claims with condition codes 04, 20, 21, and 77. These are claims that providers submitted to Medicare knowing that no payment will be made. For example, providers submit claims with a condition code 21 to elicit an official denial notice from Medicare and document that a service is not covered. We then excluded claims for services furnished in Maryland, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands because hospitals in those geographic areas are not paid under the OPPS.

We divided the remaining claims into the three groups shown below. Groups 2 and 3 comprise the 103 million claims that contain hospital bill types paid under the OPPS.

1. Claims that were not bill types 12X, 13X, 14X (hospital bill types), or 76X (CMHC bill types). Other bill types are not paid under the OPPS and, therefore, these claims were not used to set OPPS payment.

2. Claims that were bill types 12X, 13X, or 14X (hospital bill types). These claims are hospital outpatient claims.

3. Claims that were bill type 76X (CMHC). (These claims are later combined with any claims in item 2 above with a condition code 41 to set the per diem partial hospitalization rate determined through a separate process.)

For the CCR calculation process, we used the same general approach as we used in developing the final APC rates for CY 2006 (70 FR 68537), with a change to the development of the overall CCR as discussed above. That is, we first limited the population of cost reports to only those for hospitals that filed outpatient claims in CY 2005 before determining whether the CCRs for such hospitals were valid.

We then calculated the CCRs at a cost center level and overall for each hospital for which we had claims data. We did this using hospital-specific data from the Healthcare Cost Report Information System (HCRIS). We used the most recent available cost report data, in most cases, cost reports for CY 2004. For this proposed rule, we used the most recent cost report available, whether submitted or settled. If the most recent available cost report was submitted but not settled, we looked at the last settled cost report to determine the ratio of submitted to settled cost using the overall CCR, and we then adjusted the most recent available submitted but not settled cost report using that ratio. We are proposing to use the most recently submitted cost reports to calculate the CCRs to be used to calculate median costs for the OPPS CY 2007 final rule. We calculated both an overall CCR and cost center-specific CCRs for each hospital. We used the proposed overall CCR calculation discussed in II.A.1.c. of this preamble for all purposes.

We then flagged CAH claims, which are not paid under the OPPS, and claims from hospitals with invalid CCRs. The latter included claims from hospitals without a CCR; those from hospitals paid an all-inclusive rate; those from hospitals with obviously erroneous CCRs (greater than 90 or less than .0001); and those from hospitals with CCRs that were identified as outliers (3 standard deviations from the geometric mean after removing error CCRs). In addition, we trimmed the CCRs at the cost center level by removing the CCRs for each cost center as outliers if they exceeded +/-3 standard deviations from the geometric mean. This is the same methodology that we used in developing the final CY 2006 CCRs. For CY 2007, we are proposing to trim at the departmental CCR level to eliminate aberrant CCRs that, if found in high volume hospitals, could skew the medians. We used a four-tiered hierarchy of cost center CCRs to match a cost center to every possible revenue code appearing in the outpatient claims, with the top tier being the most common cost center and the last tier being the default CCR. If a hospital's cost center CCR was deleted by trimming, we set the CCR for that cost center to "missing," so that another cost center CCR in the revenue center hierarchy could apply. If no other departmental CCR could apply to the revenue code on the claim, we used the hospital's overall CCR for the revenue code in question. For example, a visit reported under the clinic revenue code, but the hospital did not have a clinic cost center, we mapped the hospital-specific overall CCR to the clinic revenue code. The hierarchy of CCRs is available for inspection and comment at the CMS Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalOutpatientPPS.

We then converted the charges to costs on each claim by applying the CCR that we believed was best suited to the revenue code indicated on the line with the charge. Table 2 below contains a list of the allowed revenue codes. Revenue codes not included in Table 2 are those not allowed under the OPPS because their services cannot be paid under the OPPS (for example, inpatient room and board charges) and, thus charges with those revenue codes were not packaged for creation of the OPPS median costs. One exception is the calculation of median blood costs, as discussed in section X. of this preamble.

Thus, we applied CCRs as described above to claims with bill types 12X, 13X, or 14X, excluding all claims from CAHs and hospitals in Maryland, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and claims from all hospitals for which CCRs were flagged as invalid.

We identified claims with condition code 41 as partial hospitalization services of hospitals and moved them to another file. These claims were combined with the 76X claims identified previously to calculate the partial hospitalization per diem rate.

We then excluded claims without a HCPCS code. We also moved claims for observation services to another file. We moved to another file claims that contained nothing but flu and pneumococcal pneumonia ("PPV") vaccine. Influenza and PPV vaccines are paid at reasonable cost and, therefore, these claims are not used to set OPPS rates. We note that the two above mentioned separate files containing partial hospitalization claims and the observation services claims are included in the files that are available for purchase as discussed above.

We next copied line-item costs for drugs, blood, and devices (the lines stay on the claim, but are copied off onto another file) to a separate file. No claims were deleted when we copied these lines onto another file. These line-items are used to calculate a per unit mean and median and a per administration mean and median for drugs, radiopharmaceutical agents, blood and blood products, and devices, including but not limited to brachytherapy sources, as well as other information used to set payment rates, including a unit to day ratio for drugs.

We then divided the remaining claims into the following five groups:

1. Single Major Claims: Claims with a single separately payable procedure (that is, status indicator S, T, V, or X), all of which would be used in median setting.

2. Multiple Major Claims: Claims with more than one separately payable procedure (that is, status indicator S, T, V, or X), or multiple units for one payable procedure. As discussed below, some of these can be used in median setting.

3. Single Minor Claims: Claims with a single HCPCS code that is packaged (that is, status indicator N) and not separately payable.

4. Multiple Minor Claims: Claims with multiple HCPCS codes that are packaged (that is, status indicator N) and not separately payable.

5. Non-OPPS Claims: Claims that contain no services payable under the OPPS (that is, all status indicators other than S, T, V, X, or N). These claims are excluded from the files used for the OPPS. Non-OPPS claims have codes paid under other fee schedules, for example, durable medical equipment or clinical laboratory, and do not contain either a code for a separately paid service or a code for a packaged service.

In previous years, we made a determination of whether each HCPCS code was a major code, or a minor code, or a code other than a major or minor code. We used those code specific determinations to sort claims into these five identified groups. For CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to use status indicators, as described above, to sort the claims into these groups. We believe that using status indicators is an appropriate way to sort the claims into these groups and also to make our process more transparent to the public. We further believe that this proposed method of sorting claims will enhance the public's ability to derive useful information and become a more informed commenter on this proposed rule.

We note that the claims listed in numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 above are included in the data files that can be purchased as described above.

We set aside the single minor, multiple minor claims and the non-OPPS claims (numbers 3, 4, and 5 above) because we did not use these claims in calculating median cost. We then examined the multiple major claims for date of service to determine if we could break them into single procedure claims using the dates of service on all lines on the claim. If we could create claims with single major procedures by using date of service, we created a single procedure claim record for each separately paid procedure on a different date of service (that is, a "pseudo" single).

We then used the "bypass codes" listed in Table 1 of this preamble and discussed in section II.A.1.b. to remove separately payable procedures that we determined contain limited costs or no packaged costs, or were otherwise suitable for inclusion on the bypass list, from a multiple procedure bill. When one of the two separately payable procedures on a multiple procedure claim was on the bypass code list, we split the claim into two single procedure claims records. The single procedure claim record that contained the bypass code did not retain packaged services. The single procedure claim record that contained the other separately payable procedure (but no bypass code) retained the packaged revenue code charges and the packaged HCPCS charges.

We also removed lines that contained multiple units of codes on the bypass list and treated them as "pseudo" single claims by dividing the cost for the multiple units by the number of units on the line. Where one unit of a single separately paid procedure code remained on the claim after removal of the multiple units of the bypass code, we created a "pseudo" single claim from that residual claim record, which retained the costs of packaged revenue codes and packaged HCPCS codes. This enables us to use claims that would otherwise be multiple procedure claims and could not be used. We excluded those claims that we were not able to convert to singles even after applying all of the techniques for creation of "pseudo" singles.

We then packaged the costs of packaged HCPCS codes (codes with status indicator "N" listed in Addendum B to this proposed rule) and packaged revenue codes into the cost of the single major procedure remaining on the claim. The list of packaged revenue codes is shown below in Table 2.

After removing claims for hospitals with error CCRs, claims without HCPCS codes, claims for immunizations not covered under the OPPS, and claims for services not paid under the OPPS, 97.5 million claims were left. Of these 97.5 million claims, we were able to use some portion of 50.7 million whole claims (93.2 percent of the 54.4 million potentially usable claims) to create the 91.4 million single and "pseudo" single claims for use in the CY 2007 median payment ratesetting. Approximately 43 million claims were for services not paid under the OPPS.

We also excluded (1) Claims that had zero costs after summing all costs on the claim and (2) claims containing payment flag 3. Effective for services furnished on or after July 1, 2004, the Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) assigns payment flag number 3 to claims on which hospitals submitted token charges for a service with status indicator "S" or "T" (a major separately paid service under OPPS) for which the fiscal intermediary is required to allocate the sum of charges for services with a status indicator equaling "S" or "T" based on the weight for the APC to which each code is assigned. We do not believe that these charges, which were token charges as submitted by the hospital, are valid reflections of hospital resources. Therefore, we are proposing to delete these claims. We also deleted claims for which the charges equal the revenue center payment (that is, the Medicare payment) on the assumption that where the charge equals the payment, to apply a CCR to the charge would not yield a valid estimate of relative provider cost.

For the remaining claims, we then standardized 60 percent of the costs of the claim (which we have previously determined to be the labor-related portion) for geographic differences in labor input costs. We made this adjustment by determining the wage index that applied to the hospital that furnished the service and dividing the cost for the separately paid HCPCS code furnished by the hospital by that wage index. As has been our policy since the inception of the OPPS, we are proposing to use the pre-reclassified wage indices for standardization because we believe that they better reflect the true costs of items and services in the area in which the hospital is located than the post-reclassification wage indices, and would result in the most accurate adjusted median costs.

We also excluded claims that were outside 3 standard deviations from the geometric mean of units for each HCPCS code on the bypass list (because, as discussed above, we used claims that contain multiple units of the bypass codes). We then deleted 299,022 single bills reported with modifier 50 that were assigned to APCs that contained HCPCS codes that are considered to be conditional or independent bilateral procedures under the OPPS and that are subject to special payment provisions implemented through the OCE. Modifier 50 signifies that the procedure was performed bilaterally. Although these are apparently single claims for a separately payable service and although there is only one unit of the code reported on the claim, the presence of modifier 50 signifies that two services were furnished. Therefore, costs reported on these claims are for two procedures and not for a single procedure. Hence, we deleted these multiple procedure records, which we would have treated as single procedure claims in prior OPPS updates. We are seeking comments on the relative benefits of deleting these claims versus dividing the costs for the two procedures by two to create two "pseudo" single claims.

We used the remaining claims to calculate median costs for each separately payable HCPCS code and each APC. The comparison of HCPCS and APC medians determines the applicability of the "2 times" rule. As stated previously, section 1833(t)(2) of the Act provides that, subject to certain exceptions, the items and services within an APC group cannot be considered comparable with respect to the use of resources if the highest median (or mean cost, if elected by the Secretary) for an item or service in the group is more than 2 times greater than the lowest median cost for an item or service within the same group ("the 2 times rule"). Finally, we reviewed the medians and reassigned HCPCS codes to different APCs as deemed appropriate. Section III.B. of this preamble includes a discussion of the HCPCS code assignment changes that resulted from examination of the medians and for other reasons. The APC medians were recalculated after we reassigned the affected HCPCS codes. Both the HCPCS medians and the APC medians were weighted to account for the inclusion of multiple units of the bypass codes in the creation of pseudo single bills.

A detailed discussion of the proposed medians for blood and blood products is included in section X. of this preamble. A discussion of the proposed medians for APCs that require one or more devices when the service is performed is included in section IV.A. of this preamble. A discussion of the proposed median for observation services is included in section XI. of this preamble and a discussion of the proposed median for partial hospitalization is included below in section II.B. of this preamble.

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3. Proposed Calculation of Scaled OPPS Payment Weights

Using the median APC costs discussed previously, we calculated the proposed relative payment weights for each APC for CY 2007 shown in Addenda A and B of this proposed rule. In prior years, we scaled all the relative payment weights to APC 0601 (Mid Level Clinic Visit) because it is one of the most frequently performed services in the hospital outpatient setting. We assigned APC 0601 a relative payment weight of 1.00 and divided the median cost for each APC by the median cost for APC 0601 to derive the relative payment weight for each APC.

For CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to scale all of the relative payment weights to APC 0606 (Level III Clinic Visits) because we are proposing to delete APC 0601 as part of the reconfiguration of the visit APCs. We chose APC 0606 as the scaling base because under our proposal to reconfigure the APCs where clinic visits are assigned for CY 2007, APC 0606 is the middle level clinic visit APC (that is, Level III of five levels). We have historically used the median cost of the middle level clinic visit APC (that is APC 0601 through CY 2006) to calculate unscaled weights because mid-level clinic visits are among the most frequently performed services in the hospital outpatient setting. Therefore, to maintain consistency in using as a median the most frequently used services, we are proposing to continue to use the median cost of the middle clinic level, proposed ASC 0606, to calculate unscaled weights. Following our standard methodology, but using the proposed CY 2007 median for APC 0606, we assigned APC 0606 a relative payment weight of 1.00 and divided the median cost of each APC by the median cost for APC 0606 to derive the unscaled relative payment weight for each APC. The choice of the APC on which to base the relative weights for all other APCs does not affect the payments made under the OPPS because we scale the weights for budget neutrality.

Section 1833(t)(9)(B) of the Act requires that APC reclassification and recalibration changes, wage index changes, and other adjustments be made in a manner that assures that aggregate payments under the OPPS for CY 2007 are neither greater than nor less than the aggregate payments that would have been made without the changes. To comply with this requirement concerning the APC changes, we compared aggregate payments using the CY 2006 relative weights to aggregate payments using the CY 2007 proposed relative payment weights. Based on this comparison, we adjusted the relative weights for purposes of budget neutrality. The unscaled relative payment weights were adjusted by 1.354626473 for budget neutrality. We recognize the scaler, or weight scaling factor, for budget neutrality that we are proposing for CY 2007 is higher than any previous OPPS weight scaler as a result of our proposal to use APC 0606 as the base for calculation of relative weights. Our proposed use of the median cost for APC 0606 of $83.67 causes the unscaled weights to be lower than they would have been if we had chosen APC 0605 (Level 2 Clinic Visits; median $62.12) as the scaling base. The CY 2007 median cost of APC 0606 is significantly higher than the CY 2006 median cost of APC 0601 for mid-level clinic visits, which was used in CY 2006 and earlier years to calculate unscaled weights. Historically, the median cost for APC 0601 has been similar to the CY 2007 proposed median cost for APC 0605. In order to appropriately scale the total weight estimated for OPPS in CY 2007 to be similar to the total weight in OPPS for CY 2006, we calculated a scaler of 1.354626473, which is higher using APC 0606 as the base than it would be if we used APC 0605 as the base. In addition to adjusting for increases and decreases in weight due the recalibration of APC medians, the scaler also accounts for any change in the base.

The proposed relative payment weights listed in Addenda A and B of this proposed rule incorporate the recalibration adjustments discussed in sections II.A.1. and 2. of this preamble.

Section 1833(t)(14)(H) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, states that "Additional expenditures resulting from this paragraph shall not be taken into account in establishing the conversion factor, weighting and other adjustment factors for 2004 and 2005 under paragraph (9) but shall be taken into account for subsequent years." Section 1833(t)(14) of the Act provides the payment rates for certain "specified covered outpatient drugs." Therefore, the cost of those specified covered outpatient drugs (as discussed in section V. of this preamble) is now included in the budget neutrality calculations for CY 2007 OPPS.

Under section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, as added by section 621(b)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, payment for devices of brachytherapy consisting of a seed or seeds (or radioactive source) is to be made at charges adjusted to cost for services furnished on or after January 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2007. As we stated in our January 6, 2004 interim final rule, charges for the brachytherapy sources were not used in determining outlier payments, and payments for these items were excluded from budget neutrality calculations for the CY 2006 OPPS. We excluded these payments from budget neutrality calculations, in part, because of the challenge posed by estimating hospital-specific cost payment. For CY 2007, we are proposing a specific payment rate for brachytherapy sources, which will be subject to scaling for budget neutrality. (We provide a discussion of brachytherapy payment issues, including their continued exclusion from outlier payments, under section VII. of this preamble.) Therefore, the costs of brachytherapy sources are accounted for in the scaler of 1.354626473.

4. Proposed Changes to Packaged Services

(If you choose to comment on the issues in this section, please include the caption "Packaged Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Payments for packaged services under the OPPS are bundled into the payments providers receive for separately payable services provided on the same day. Packaged services are identified by the status indicator "N." Hospitals include charges for packaged services on their claims, and the costs associated with these packaged services are then bundled into the costs for separately payable procedures on those same claims in establishing payment rates for the separately payable services. This is consistent with the principles of a prospective payment system based upon groupings of services and in contrast to a fee schedule that provides individual payment for each service billed. Hospitals may use CPT codes to report any packaged services that were performed, consistent with CPT coding guidelines.

As a result of requests from the public, a Packaging Subcommittee to the APC Panel was established to review all the procedural CPT codes with a status indicator of "N." Providers have often suggested that many packaged services could be provided alone, without any other separately payable services on the claim, and requested that these codes not be assigned status indicator "N." In deciding whether to package a service or pay for a code separately, we consider a variety of factors, including whether the service is normally provided separately or in conjunction with other services; how likely it is for the costs of the packaged code to be appropriately mapped to the separately payable codes with which it was performed; and whether the expected cost of the service is relatively low.

The Packaging Subcommittee identified areas for change for some packaged CPT codes that it believed could frequently be provided to patients as the sole service on a given date and that required significant hospital resources as determined from hospital claims data.

Based on the comments received, additional issues, and new data that we shared with the Packaging Subcommittee concerning the packaging status of codes for CY 2007, the Packaging Subcommittee reviewed the packaging status of numerous HCPCS codes and reported its findings to the APC Panel at its March 2006 meeting. The APC Panel accepted the report of the Packaging Subcommittee, heard several presentations on certain packaged services, discussed the deliberations of the Packaging Subcommittee, and recommended that-

• CMS pay separately for HCPCS code 0069T (Acoustic heart sound recording and computer analysis only).

• CMS maintain the packaged status of HCPCS code 0152T (Computer aided detection with further physician review for interpretation, with or without digitization of films radiographic images; chest radiograph(s)).

• CMS maintain the packaged status of CPT code 36500 (venous catheterization for selective blood organ sampling).

• CMS pay separately for CPT code 36540 (Collect blood, venous access device) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS pay separately for CPT code 36600 (Arterial puncture; withdrawal of blood for diagnosis) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS pay separately for CPT code 38792 (Sentinel node identification) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS maintain the packaged status of CPT codes 74328 (Endoscopic catheterization of the biliary ductal system, radiological supervision and interpretation), 74329 (Endoscopic catheterization of the pancreatic ductal system, radiological supervision and interpretation), and 74330 (Combined endoscopic catheterization of the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems, radiological supervision and interpretation).

• CMS pay separately for CPT code 75893 (Venous sampling through catheter, with or without angiography, radiological supervision and interpretation) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS continue to separately pay for CPT code 76000 (Fluoroscopy, up to one hour physician time).

• CMS maintain the packaged status of CPT codes 76001 (Fluoroscopy, physician time more than one hour), 76003 ((Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement), and 76005 (Fluoroscopic guidance and localization of needle or catheter tip).

• CMS maintain the packaged status of CPT codes 76937 (Ultrasound guidance for vascular access) and 75998 (Fluoroscopic guidance for central venous access device placement, replacement, or removal).

• CMS provide separate payment for CPT codes 94760 (Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination), 94761 (Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations), and 94762 (Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation by continuous overnight monitoring) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS pay separately for CPT code 96523 (Irrigation of implanted venous access device) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS maintain the packaged status of HCPCS code G0269 (Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or arterial access site).

• CMS pay separately for HCPCS code P9612 (Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient) if there are no separately payable OPPS services on the claim.

• CMS bring data to the next APC Panel meeting that show the following: (a) how the costs of packaged items and services are incorporated into the median costs of APCs and (b) how the costs of these packaged items and services influence payments for associated procedures.

• The Packaging Subcommittee continue until the next APC Panel meeting.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to maintain CPT code 0069T as a packaged service and not adopt the APC Panel's recommendation to pay separately for this code. The service uses signal processing technology to detect, interpret, and document acoustical activities of the heart through special sensors applied to a patient's chest. This code was a new Category III CPT code implemented in the CY 2005 OPPS and assigned a new interim status indicator of "N" in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule. The APC Panel recommended packaging CPT code 0069T for CY 2006, and we accepted that recommendation when we finalized the status indicator "N" assignment to 0069T for CY 2006. This code is indicated as an add-on code to an electrocardiography service, according to the AMA's CY 2006 CPT book. In its presentation to the APC Panel, the manufacturer requested that we pay separately for CPT code 0069T and assign it to APC 0099 (Electrocardiograms), based on its estimated cost and clinical characteristics.

At the APC Panel meeting, the manufacturer stated that the acoustic heart sounds recording and analysis service may be provided with or without a separately reportable electrocardiogram. Members of the APC Panel engaged in extensive discussion of clinical scenarios as they considered whether CPT code 0069T could or could not be appropriately reported alone or in conjunction with several different procedure codes. We note that the parenthetical information following the AMA's code descriptor indicates that CPT code 0069T is to be reported in conjunction with CPT code 93005 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report). In addition, we do not believe that, based on its expected clinical uses as described by the manufacturer, CPT code 0069T would ever be performed as a sole service without other separately payable OPPS services and payment for CPT code 0069T could always be packaged into payments for those other services. Therefore, we believe that CPT code 0069T is appropriately packaged because it is closely linked to the performance of an ECG, should never be reported alone, and is estimated to require only modest hospital resources. Using CY 2005 claims, we had only 9 single claims for CPT code 0069T, with a median line-item cost of $1.93, consistent with its low expected cost. Packaging payment for CPT code 0069T is consistent with the principles of a prospective payment system that provides payments for groups of services. To the extent that the acoustic heart sounding recording service may be more frequently provided in the future in association with ECGs or other OPPS services as its clinical indications evolve, we expect that its cost would also be increasingly reflected in the median costs for those other services, particularly ECG procedures.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to maintain the packaged status of CPT code 0152T. The service involves the application of computer algorithms and classification technologies to chest x-ray images to acquire and display information regarding chest x-ray regions that may contain indications of cancer. This code was a new Category III CPT code implemented in the CY 2006 OPPS and assigned a new interim status indicator of "N" in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period. The code is indicated as an add-on code to chest x-ray CPT codes, according to the AMA's CY 2006 CPT book. In its presentation to the APC Panel, the manufacturer requested that we pay separately for this service and assign it to a New Technology APC with a payment rate of $15, based on its estimated cost, clinical considerations, and similarity to other image post-processing services that are paid separately.

Under the OPPS we make payment for medically necessary services either separately or packaged into our payments for other services. We agree with the APC Panel that packaged payment for diagnostic chest x-ray computer-aided detection (CAD) under a prospective payment methodology for outpatient hospital services is appropriate because of the close relationship of chest x-ray CAD to chest x-ray services and its projected modest cost. Because 0152T is a new CPT code for CY 2006, we have no CY 2005 hospital claims data available for analysis. To the extent that CAD may be more frequently provided in the future to aid in the review of diagnostic chest x-rays as its clinical indications evolve, we expect that its cost would also be increasingly reflected in the median costs for chest x-ray procedures.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the recommendation of the APC Panel and maintain the packaged status of CPT code 36500. We note that several providers have commented that CPT code 36500 is sometimes billed only with its corresponding radiological supervision and interpretation code, 75893, but with no other separately payable OPPS services. In those cases, the provider would not receive any payment. For CY 2006, we accepted the APC Panel's recommendation to package both CPT codes 36500 and 75893 and to examine claims data. Our initial review of several clinical scenarios submitted by the public seemed to suggest that other separately payable procedures, such as venography, would likely be billed on the same claim. Our claims data indicate that there are usually separately payable codes that are billed on claims with CPT codes 36500 and 75893. However, we acknowledge that these two codes may occasionally be provided without any separately payable procedures. In these uncommon instances, the provider historically has not received any payment under the OPPS. We also understand that there is a cost associated with registering a patient and providing these services. For CY 2006, we have approximately 160 single claims for CPT code 75893, with a median cost of $269. Based on the proposal described below for "special" packaged codes, for CY 2007, when CPT codes 36500 and 75893 are billed on a claim with no separately payable OPPS services, CPT code 75893 would become separately payable and would receive payment for APC 0668. In this circumstance, payment for CPT code 36500 would be packaged into the separate payment for CPT code 75893.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation and pay separately for CPT codes 36540, 36600, 38792, 75893, 94762, and 96523 when any of these codes appear on a claim with no separately payable OPPS services also reported for the same date of service. We will refer to this subset of codes as "special" packaged codes. We acknowledge that there is a cost to the hospital associated with registering and treating a patient, regardless of whether the specific service provided requires minimal or significant hospital resources. While we continue to believe that these "special" packaged codes are almost always provided along with a separately payable service, our claims analyses indicate that there are rare instances when one of these services is provided without another separately payable OPPS service on the claim for the same date of service. In these instances, providers do not currently receive any payment. Therefore, we are proposing to provide payment for the "special" packaged codes listed above when they are billed on a claim without another separately payable OPPS service on the same date. When any of the "special" packaged codes are billed with other codes that are separately payable under the OPPS on the same date of service, the "special" packaged code would be treated as a packaged code, and the cost of the packaged code would be bundled into the costs of the other separately payable services on the claim. The payments that the provider receives for the separately payable services would include the bundled payment for the packaged code(s).

We have heard concerns from the public stating that they are unable to submit claims to CMS that report only packaged codes. We note that although these claims are processed by the OCE and are ultimately rejected for payment, they are received by CMS, and we have cost data for packaged services based upon these claims. However, we recognize that the data used in our analyses to assess the frequencies with which packaged services are provided alone and their median costs are somewhat limited. It is possible that an unknown number of hospitals chose not to submit claims to CMS when a packaged code(s) was provided without other separately payable services on their claims, realizing that they would not receive payment for those claims. While we have been told that some hospitals may bill for a low-level visit if a packaged service only is provided so that they receive some payment for the encounter, we note that providers should bill a low-level visit code in such circumstances only if the hospital provides a significant, separately identifiable low-level visit in association with the packaged service.

Through OCE logic, the PRICER would automatically assign payment for a "special" packaged service reported on a claim if there are no other services separately payable under the OPPS on the claim for the same date of service. In all other circumstances, the "special" packaged codes would be treated as packaged services. We are proposing to assign status indicator "Q" to these "special" packaged codes to indicate that they are usually packaged, except for special circumstances when they are separately payable. Through OCE logic, the status indicator of a "special" packaged code would be changed either to "N" or to the status indicator of the APC to which the code is assigned for separate payment, depending upon the presence or absence of other OPPS services also reported on the claim for the same date. Table 3 below lists the proposed status indicators and APC assignments for these "special" packaged codes when they are separately payable. We note that the payment for these "special" packaged codes is intended to make payment for all of the hospital costs, which may include patient registration and establishment of a medical record, in an outpatient hospital setting even when no separately payable services are provided to the patient on that day.

CPT code Descriptor Proposed CY 2007 APC Proposed status indicator Proposed CY 2007 APC median
36540 Collect blood, venous access device 0624 S $32.96
36600 Arterial puncture; withdrawal of blood for diagnosis 0035 T 12.45
38792 Sentinel node identification 0389 S 86.92
75893 Venous sampling through catheter, with or without angiography, radiological supervision and interpretation 0668 S 393.35
94762 Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation by continuous overnight monitoring 0443 X 61.39
96523 Irrigation of implanted venous access device 0624 S 32.96

In the case of a claim with two or more "special" packaged codes only reported on a single date of service, the PRICER would assign separate payment only to the "special" packaged code that would receive the highest payment. The other "special" codes would remain packaged and would not receive separate payment.

We will monitor and analyze the claims frequency and claims detail for situations in which these codes are billed alone and then separately paid. This will allow us to determine both which providers are billing these codes most often and under what circumstances these codes are billed. We expect that hospitals scheduling and providing services efficiently to Medicare beneficiaries will continue to generally provide these minor services in conjunction with other medically necessary services.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation and maintain the packaged status of CPT codes 74328, 74329, and 74330. The AMA notes that these radiological supervision and interpretation codes should be reported with procedure codes 43260-43272. In fact, our data indicate that these supervision and interpretation codes are billed with 43260-43272 more than 90 percent of the time, indicating their routine use. We believe that some providers may be concerned that although the payment for the endoscopic procedure includes the bundled payment for the supervision and interpretation performed by the radiology department, the payment for the comprehensive service may be directed to the hospital department that performed the endoscopic procedure, rather than to the radiology department. While we understand this concern, the OPPS pays hospital for services provided, and we believe that hospitals are responsible for attributing payments to hospital departments as they believe appropriate. We do not believe that packaging these radiological supervision and interpretation codes leads to inaccurate payments for the full hospital resources associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to continue to package CPT codes 76001, 76003, and 76005 and to continue to pay separately for CPT code 76000. We received a comment which stated that it was inconsistent to pay separately for CPT code 76000 (Fluoroscopy (separate procedure), up to one hour physician time) but to package CPT code 76001 (Fluoroscopy, physician time more than one hour) when CPT code 76001 appears to be a similar code, except that it is for a longer period of physician time. The Packaging Subcommittee believed that many of the claims that listed CPT code 76001 were erroneously billed, as many of the procedure codes that were billed with CPT code 76001 included fluoroscopy as an integral part of the procedure. In other cases, the Packaging Subcommittee noted that a procedure-specific fluoroscopy code should probably have been billed, instead of CPT code 76001. The Packaging Subcommittee believed that CPT code 76000 could often be provided as a sole service, with no other separately payable procedures. The Packaging Subcommittee recommended that CMS continue to pay separately for CPT code 76000, consistent with the AMA's definition of this code, which specifies that it is a separate procedure, and to continue to package CPT codes 76001, 76003, and 76005.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to continue to package CPT codes 76937 and 75998. In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68544 and 68545), we reviewed in detail the data related to these two codes and promised to share CY 2004 and early CY 2005 data with the Packaging Subcommittee. We reviewed current data with the Packaging Subcommittee, and it recommended that we continue to package these codes. In summary, we believe that these services would always be provided with another separately payable procedure, so their costs would be appropriately bundled with the definitive vascular access device procedures. The costs for these guidance procedures are relatively low compared to the CY 2007 proposed payment rates for the separately payable services they most frequently accompany. If we were to unpackage CPT codes 76937 and 75998, the single bills available to develop median costs for vascular access device insertion services would be significantly reduced. Therefore, we are proposing to continue to package both CPT codes 76937 and 75998 for CY 2007.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to continue to package HCPCS code G0269. This code should never be billed without another separately payable procedure. Recent data indicate that 94 percent of the time HCPCS code G0269 was billed with either CPT code 93510 or 93526. In addition, the median cost of G0269 is low compared to the costs of the procedures with which it is typically associated.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue packaging CPT codes 94760 (Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination) and 94761 (Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations) and not adopt the APC Panel's recommendation to provide separate payment for these services if there are no other separately payable OPPS services on the claim for the same date of service. Our data review revealed that these services are very frequently provided in the OPPS, with over 1 million claims in CY 2005 for the single pulse oximetry determination service and over 400,000 claims for the multiple determinations service. These high frequencies may actually be understated as both of these services are packaged codes, and we have been told that some hospitals may not report the HCPCS codes for services for which they receive no separate payments. Single and multiple pulse oximetry determinations are almost always provided in association with other services that are separately payable under the OPPS, into which their costs may be appropriately packaged. Specifically, OPPS hospital claims data revealed that out of the total instances of CPT code 94760 appearing on claims used for setting payment rates for this CY 2007 OPPS proposed rule, CPT code 94760 was billed only 4 percent of the time in association with no other separately payable OPPS services, with a median cost of $14. Using the same data, CPT code 94761 was billed only 7 percent of the time in association with no other separately payable OPPS services, with a median cost of $36. These pulse oximetry services have a relatively low cost compared with the OPPS services they frequently accompany. If we were to provide separate payment for these pulse oximetry determinations when performed as stand alone procedures by hospitals, we are concerned that hospitals would lose their incentive to provide these basic, low cost, and brief services as efficiently as possible, generally during the same encounters where they are providing other services to the same patients. We believe their appropriate provision as single services should be very rare. Therefore, for CY 2007 we are proposing not to include these codes on the list of "special" packaged codes, so their payment would remain packaged in all circumstances.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to assign status indicator "A" to HCPCS code P9612 and reject the APC Panel's recommendation to pay separately under the OPPS for this code when it is billed without any separately payable OPPS services. This code is currently payable on the clinical lab fee schedule. Its status indicator of "A" would provide payment for the service whenever it is billed, regardless of the presence or absence of other reported services. In addition, for consistency we are proposing to assign status indicator "A" to HCPCS code P9615 as it is also payable on the clinical lab fee schedule. In general, when a code is payable on the clinical lab fee schedule, we defer to that fee schedule and do not assign payment under the OPPS.

The APC Panel Packaging Subcommittee remains active, and additional issues and new data concerning the packaging status of codes will be shared for its consideration as information becomes available. We continue to encourage submission of common clinical scenarios involving currently packaged HCPCS codes to the Packaging Subcommittee for its ongoing review. Additional detailed suggestions for the Packaging Subcommittee should be submitted to APCPanel@cms.hhs.gov, with "Packaging Subcommittee" in the subject line.

B. Proposed Payment for Partial Hospitalization

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Partial Hospitalization" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Partial hospitalization is an intensive outpatient program of psychiatric services provided to patients as an alternative to inpatient psychiatric care for beneficiaries who have an acute mental illness. A partial hospitalization program (PHP) may be provided by a hospital to its outpatients or by a Medicare-certified community mental health center (CMHC). Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Act provides the Secretary with the authority to designate the hospital outpatient services to be covered under the OPPS. The Medicare regulations at 42 CFR 419.21(c) that implement this provision specify that payments under the OPPS will be made for partial hospitalization services furnished by CMHCs. Section 1883(t)(2)(C) of the Act requires that we establish relative payment weights based on median (or mean, at the election of the Secretary) hospital costs determined by 1996 claims data and data from the most recent available cost reports. Payment to providers under the OPPS for PHPs represents the provider's overhead costs associated with the program. Because a day of care is the unit that defines the structure and scheduling of partial hospitalization services, we established a per diem payment methodology for the PHP APC, effective for services furnished on or after August 1, 2000. For a detailed discussion, we refer readers to the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18452).

Historically, the median per diem cost for CMHCs has greatly exceeded the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs and has fluctuated significantly from year to year while the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs has remained relatively constant ($200-$225). We believe that CMHCs may have increased and decreased their charges in response to Medicare payment policies. As discussed in more detail in section II.B.2. of the preamble of this proposed rule and in the CY 2004 OPPS final rule with comment period (68 FR 63470), we believe that some CMHCs manipulated their charges in order to inappropriately receive outlier payments.

In the CY 2003 OPPS update, the difference in median per diem cost for CMHCs and hospital-based PHPs was so great, $685 for CMHCs and $225 for hospital-based PHPs, that we applied an adjustment factor of .583 to CMHC costs to account for the difference between "as submitted" and "final settled" cost reports. By doing so, the CMHC median per diem cost was reduced to $384, resulting in a combined hospital-based and CMHC PHP median per diem cost of $273. As with all APCs in the OPPS, the median cost for each APC was scaled relative to the cost of a mid-level office visit and the conversion factor was applied. The resulting per diem rate for PHP for CY 2003 was $240.03.

In the CY 2004 OPPS update, the median per diem cost for CMHCs grew to $1,038, while the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs was again $225. After applying the .583 adjustment factor in the CY 2004 proposed rule to the median CMHC per diem cost, the median CMHC per diem cost was $605. Because the CMHC median per diem cost exceeded the average per diem cost of inpatient psychiatric care, we proposed a per diem rate for CY 2004 based solely on hospital-based PHP data. The proposed PHP per diem for CY 2004, after scaling, was $208.95. However, by the time we published the OPPS final rule with comment period for CY 2004, we had received updated CCRs for CMHCs. Using the updated CCRs significantly lowered the CMHC median per diem cost to $440. As a result, we determined that the higher per diem cost for CMHCs was not due to the difference between "as submitted" and "final settled" cost reports, but was the result of excessive increases in charges which may have been done in order to receive higher outlier payments. Therefore, in calculating the PHP median per diem cost for CY 2004, we did not apply the .583 adjustment factor to CMHC costs to compute the PHP APC. Using the updated CCRs for CMHCs, the combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost for PHP was $303. After scaling, we established the CY 2004 PHP APC of $286.82.

For CY 2005, the PHP per diem amount was based on 12 months of hospital and CMHC PHP claims data (for services furnished from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003). We used data from all hospital bills reporting condition code 41, which identifies the claim as partial hospitalization, and all bills from CMHCs because CMHCs are Medicare providers only for the purpose of providing partial hospitalization services. We used CCRs from the most recently available hospital and CMHC cost reports to convert each provider's line-item charges as reported on bills, to estimate the provider's cost for a day of PHP services. Per diem costs were then computed by summing the line-item costs on each bill and dividing by the number of days on the bill.

In a Program Memorandum issued on January 17, 2003 (Transmittal A-03-004), we directed fiscal intermediaries to recalculate hospital and CMHC CCRs by April 30, 2003, using the most recently settled cost reports. Following the initial update of CCRs, fiscal intermediaries were further instructed to continue to update a provider's CCR and enter revised CCRs into the outpatient provider specific file. Therefore, for CMHCs, we used CCRs from the outpatient provider specific file.

In the CY 2005 OPPS update, the CMHC median per diem cost was $310 and the hospital-based PHP median per diem cost was $215. No adjustments were determined to be necessary and, after scaling, the combined median per diem cost of $289 was reduced to $281.33. We believed that the reduction in the CMHC median per diem cost indicated that the use of updated CCRs had accounted for the previous increase in CMHC charges, and represented a more accurate estimate of CMHC per diem costs for PHP.

For the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we analyzed 12 months of the most current claims data available for hospital and CMHC PHP services furnished between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2004. We also used the most currently available CCRs to estimate costs. The median per diem cost for CMHCs was $154, while the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs was $201. Based on the CY 2004 claims data, the average charge per day for CMHCs was $760, considerably greater than hospital-based per day costs but significantly lower than what it was in CY 2003 ($1,184). We believed that a combination of reduced charges and slightly lower CCRs for CMHCs resulted in a significant decline in the CMHC median per diem cost between CY 2003 and CY 2004.

Following the methodology used for the CY 2005 OPPS update, the CY 2006 OPPS update combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost was $161, a decrease of 44 percent compared to the CY 2005 combined median per diem amount. We believed that this amount was too low to cover the cost for all PHPs.

Therefore, as stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68548 and 68549), we considered the following three alternatives to our update methodology for the PHP APC for CY 2006 to mitigate this drastic reduction in payment for PHP services: (1) Base the PHP APC on hospital-based PHP data alone; (2) apply a different trimming methodology to CMHC costs in an effort to eliminate the effect of data for those CMHCs that appeared to have excessively increased their charges in order to receive outlier payments; and (3) apply a 15 percent reduction to the combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost that was used to establish the CY 2005 PHP APC. (We refer readers to the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period for a full discussion of the three alternatives (70 FR 68548).) After carefully considering these three alternatives and all comments received on them, we adopted the third alternative for CY 2006. We adopted this alternative because we believed and continue to believe that a reduction in the CY 2005 median per diem cost would strike an appropriate balance between using the best available data and providing adequate payment for a program that often spans 5-6 hours a day. We believe that 15 percent is an appropriate reduction because it recognizes decreases in median per diem costs in both the hospital data and the CMHC data, and also reduces the risk of any adverse impact on access to these services that might result from a large single-year rate reduction. However, we adopted this policy as a transitional measure, and stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period that we would continue to monitor CMHC costs and charges for these services and work with CMHCs to improve their reporting so that payments can be calculated based on better empirical data, consistent with the approach we have used to calculate payments in other areas of the OPPS (70 FR 68548).

To apply this methodology for CY 2006, we reduced $289 (the CY 2005 combined unscaled hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost) by 15 percent, resulting in a combined median per diem cost of $245.65 for CY 2006.

2. Proposed PHP APC Update for CY 2007

For CY 2007, we are proposing to calculate the CY 2007 PHP per diem payment rate using the same update methodology that we adopted in CY 2006. That is, we are proposing to apply an additional 15-percent reduction to the combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost that was used to establish the CY 2006 per diem PHP payment.

For CY 2007, we analyzed 12 months of data for hospital and CMHC PHP claims for services furnished between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005. We also used the most currently available CCRs to estimate costs. Using these CY 2005 claims data, the median per diem cost for CMHCs was $165 and the median per diem cost for hospital-based PHPs was $209. Following the methodology used for the CY 2005 update, the CY 2007 combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost is $172.

While the combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost is about $10 higher using the CY 2005 data compared to the CY 2004 data ($172 compared to $161), we believe this amount is still too low to cover the cost for PHPs. We continue to believe that the policy we adopted for CY 2006-a 15-percent reduction applied to the current median cost-provides an appropriate decrease in median per diem costs for both the hospital and CMHC data. Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing an additional 15 percent reduction to the combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost. We will continue to monitor and work with CMHCs to improve their reporting. If CMHC data continues to be a problem, we would consider using data from hospital-based PHPs only.

To calculate the CY 2007 APC PHP per diem cost, we reduced $245.65 (the CY 2005 combined hospital-based and CMHC median per diem cost of $289 reduced by 15 percent) by 15 percent, which resulted in a combined median per diem cost of $208.80.

3. Proposed Separate Threshold for Outlier Payments to CMHCs

In the November 7, 2003 final rule with comment period (68 FR 63469), we indicated that, given the difference in PHP charges between hospitals and CMHCs, we did not believe it was appropriate to make outlier payments to CMHCs using the outlier percentage target amount and threshold established for hospitals. There was a significant difference in the amount of outlier payments made to hospitals and CMHCs for PHP. In addition, further analysis indicated that using the same OPPS outlier threshold for both hospitals and CMHCs did not limit outlier payments to high cost cases and resulted in excessive outlier payments to CMHCs. Therefore, for CYs 2004, 2005, and 2006, we established a separate outlier threshold for CMHCs. For CYs 2004 and 2005, we designated a portion of the estimated 2.0 percent outlier target amount specifically for CMHCs, consistent with the percentage of projected payments to CMHCs under the OPPS in each of those years, excluding outlier payments. For CY 2006, we set the estimated outlier target at 1.0 percent and allocated a portion of that 1.0 percent, 0.6 percent (or 0.006 percent of total OPPS payments), to CMHCs for PHP services. The CY 2006 CMHC outlier threshold is met when the cost of furnishing services by a CMHC exceeds 3.40 times the PHP APC payment amount. The CY 2006 OPPS outlier payment percentage is 50 percent of the amount of costs in excess of the threshold.

The separate outlier threshold for CMHCs became effective January 1, 2004, and has resulted in more commensurate outlier payments. In CY 2004, the separate outlier threshold for CMHCs resulted in $1.8 million in outlier payments to CMHCs. In CY 2005, the separate outlier threshold for CMHCs resulted in $0.5 million in outlier payments to CMHCs. In contrast, in CY 2003, more than $30 million was paid to CMHCs in outlier payments. We believe this difference in outlier payments indicates that the separate outlier threshold for CMHCs has been successful in keeping outlier payments to CMHCs in line with the percentage of OPPS payments made to CMHCs.

As discussed in section II.B.2. of this preamble, the CY 2005 CMHC data produce median per diem costs too low to use for the CY 2007 partial hospitalization payment rate. Due to the continued volatility of the CMHC charge data, we are proposing to maintain the existing outlier threshold for CMHCs for CY 2007 at 3.40 times the APC payment amount and the CY 2007 outlier payment percentage applicable to costs in excess of the threshold at 50 percent.

As noted in section II.G. of this preamble, for CY 2007, we are proposing to continue our policy of setting aside 1.0 percent of the aggregate total payments under the OPPS for outlier payments. We are proposing that a portion of that 1.0 percent, an amount equal to 0.25 percent of outlier payments and 0.0025 percent of total OPPS payments would be allocated to CMHCs for PHP service outliers. As discussed in section II.G. of this preamble, we again are proposing to set a dollar threshold in addition to an APC multiplier threshold for OPPS outlier payments. However, because the PHP is the only APC for which CMHCs may receive payment under the OPPS, we would not expect to redirect outlier payments by imposing a dollar threshold. Therefore, we are not proposing to set a dollar threshold for CMHC outliers. As noted above, we are proposing to set the outlier threshold for CMHCs for CY 2007 at 3.40 percent times the APC payment amount and the CY 2007 outlier payment percentage applicable to costs in excess of the threshold at 50 percent.

CMS and the Office of the Inspector General are continuing to monitor the excessive outlier payments to CMHCs.

C. Proposed Conversion Factor Update for CY 2007

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Conversion Factor" at the beginning of your comment.)

Section 1833(t)(3)(C)(ii) of the Act requires us to update the conversion factor used to determine payment rates under the OPPS on an annual basis. Section 1833(t)(3)(C)(iv) of the Act provides that, for CY 2007, the update is equal to the hospital inpatient market basket percentage increase applicable to hospital discharges under section 1886(b)(3)(B)(iii) of the Act.

The forecast of the hospital market basket increase for FY 2007 published in the IPPS proposed rule on April 25, 2006 is 3.4 percent (71 FR 24148). To set the OPPS proposed conversion factor for CY 2007, we increased the CY 2006 conversion factor of $59.511, as specified in the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68551), by 3.4 percent.

In accordance with section 1833(t)(9)(B) of the Act, we further adjusted the conversion factor for CY 2006 to ensure that the revisions we are making to our updates for a revised wage index and expanded rural adjustment are made on a budget neutral basis. We calculated a budget neutrality factor of 0.999908021 for wage index changes by comparing total payments from our simulation model using the FY 2007 IPPS proposed wage index values to those payments using the current (FY 2006) IPPS wage index values. To reflect the inclusion of essential access community hospitals (EACHs) as rural SCHs (discussed in section II.F. of this preamble), we calculated an additional budget neutrality factor of 0.999883468 for the rural adjustment, including EACHs. For CY 2007, we estimate that allowed pass-through spending would equal approximately $43.2 million, which represents 0.13 percent of total OPPS projected spending for CY 2007. The proposed conversion factor also is adjusted by the difference between the 0.17 percent pass-through dollars set-aside in CY 2006 and the 0.13 percent estimate for CY 2007 pass-through spending. Finally, proposed payments for outliers remain at 1.0 percent of total payments for CY 2007.

The proposed market basket increase update factor of 3.4 percent for CY 2007, the required wage index budget neutrality adjustment of approximately 0.999908021, the return of 0.04 percent for the difference in the pass-through set-aside, and the proposed adjustment for the rural payment adjustment for rural SCHs, including rural EACHs, of 0.999883468 result in a proposed conversion factor for CY 2007 of $61.551.

D. Proposed Wage Index Changes for CY 2007

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Wage Indices" at the beginning of your comment.)

Section 1833(t)(2)(D) of the Act requires the Secretary to determine a wage adjustment factor to adjust, for geographic wage differences, the portion of the OPPS payment rate and the copayment standardized amount attributable to labor and labor-related cost. This adjustment must be made in a budget neutral manner. As we have done in prior years, we are proposing to adopt the IPPS wage indices and extend these wage indices to hospitals that participate in the OPPS but not the IPPS (referred to in this section as "non-IPPS" hospitals).

As discussed in section II.A. of this preamble, we standardize 60 percent of estimated costs (labor-related costs) for geographic area wage variation using the IPPS wage indices that are calculated prior to adjustments for reclassification to remove the effects of differences in area wage levels in determining the OPPS payment rate and the copayment standardized amount.

As published in the original OPPS April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65 FR 18545), OPPS has consistently adopted the final IPPS wage indices as the wage indices for adjusting the OPPS standard payment amounts for labor market differences. Thus, the wage index that applies to a particular hospital under the IPPS will also apply to that hospital under the OPPS. As initially explained in the September 8, 1998 OPPS proposed rule, we believed and continue to believe that using the IPPS wage index as the source of an adjustment factor for OPPS is reasonable and logical, given the inseparable, subordinate status of the hospital outpatient within the hospital overall. In accordance with section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the Act, the IPPS wage index is updated annually. In this proposed rule, we are using the proposed FY 2007 hospital IPPS wage indices published in the Federal Register on April 25, 2006, which include the wage indices proposed to be in effect through March 31, 2007, and those proposed to be in effect on or after April 1, 2007, to accommodate the expiring reclassification provisions under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173, to determine the wage adjustments for the OPPS payment rate and the copayment standardized amount for CY 2007. However, in accordance with our established policy, we are proposing to use the FY 2007 final version of these wage indices to determine the wage adjustments for the OPPS payment rate and copayment standardized amount that we will publish in our final rule for CY 2007.

On May 17, 2006 (71 FR 28644), in response to a court order in Bellevue Hosp. Ctr. v. Leavitt, we published a second IPPS proposed rule that would revise the methodology for calculating the occupational mix adjustment for FY 2007. We proposed to replace in full the descriptions of the data and methodology that would be used in calculating the occupational mix adjustment discussed in the first FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule. The second proposed rule also states that, because of the collection of new occupational mix data, we would publish the FY 2007 occupational mix adjusted wage index tables and related impacts on the CMS Web site shortly after we publish the FY 2007 IPPS final rule, and in advance of October 1, 2006. The weights and factors would also be published on the CMS Web site after the FY 2007 IPPS final rule, but in advance of October 1, 2006. (71 FR 28650). Thus, for purposes of determining OPPS wage indices, readers are also directed to refer to the wage index tables that are published after the FY 2007 IPPS final rule.

We note that the FY 2007 IPPS wage indices continue to reflect a number of changes implemented in FY 2005 as a result of the revised Office of Management and Budget (OMB) standards for defining geographic statistical areas, the implementation of an occupational mix adjustment as part of the wage index, and new wage adjustments provided for under Pub. L. 108-173. The following is a brief summary of the proposed changes in the FY 2005 IPPS wage indices, continued for FY 2007, and any adjustments that we are applying to the OPPS for CY 2007. We refer the reader to the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24074 through 24091) for a detailed discussion of the proposed changes to the wage indices. Readers should refer to our proposed rule published May 17, 2006, for proposed changes to the occupational mix adjustment and related issues (71 FR 28644-28653). In this proposed rule, we are not reprinting the proposed FY 2007 IPPS wage indices. We also refer readers to the CMS Web site for the OPPS at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/hopps. At this Web site, the reader will find a link to the proposed FY 2007 IPPS wage indices tables. (However, as noted above, these tables may change as a result of the May 17, 2006 occupational mix proposed rule discussed above.)

1. The proposed continued use of the Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) issued by the OMB as revised standards for designating geographical statistical areas based on the 2000 Census data, to define labor market areas for hospitals for purposes of the IPPS wage index. The OMB revised standards were published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2000 (65 FR 82235), and OMB announced the new CBSAs on June 6, 2003, through an OMB bulletin. In the FY 2005 IPPS final rule, CMS adopted the new OMB definitions for wage index purposes. In the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule, we again stated that hospitals located in MSAs will be urban and hospitals that are located in Micropolitan Areas or outside CBSAs will be rural. To help alleviate the decreased payments for previously urban hospitals that became rural under the new geographical definitions, we allowed these hospitals to maintain for the 3-year period from FY 2005 through FY 2007, the wage index of the MSA where they previously had been located. To be consistent with the IPPS, we will continue the policy we began in CY 2005 of applying the same urban-to-rural transition to non-IPPS hospitals paid under the OPPS. That is, we would maintain the wage index of the MSA where the hospital was previously located for purposes of determining a wage index for CY 2007. Beginning in FY 2008, the 3-year transition will end and these hospitals will receive their statewide rural wage index. However, hospitals paid under the IPPS will be eligible to apply for reclassification.

For the occupational mix adjustment, we refer readers to CMS's May 17, 2006 occupational mix proposed rule discussed above. Under this proposed rule, wage indices would be adjusted 100 percent for occupational mix. In addition, as stated above, CMS plans that wage index tables and other adjustment factors would be published after publication of the FY 2007 IPPS final rule, but prior to October 1, 2006.

As noted above, for purposes of estimating an adjustment for the OPPS payment rates to accommodate geographic differences in labor costs in this proposed rule, we have used the wage indices identified in the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule. For the CY 2007 OPPS final rule, we plan to use the revised FY 2007 IPPS wage indices that will be fully adjusted for differences in occupational mix using the new survey data and available after October 1, 2006. In all cases, we will use the final FY 2007 IPPS wage indices, which include the wage indices to be in effect through March 31, 2007, and those to be in effect on or after April 1, 2007, with any subsequent corrections, for calculating OPPS payment in CY 2007.

2. The reclassifications of hospitals to geographic areas for purposes of the wage index. For purposes of the OPPS wage index, we are proposing to adopt all of the IPPS reclassifications for FY 2007, including reclassifications that the Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board (MGCRB) approved under the one-time appeal process for hospitals under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173. We note that section 508 reclassifications will terminate March 31, 2007, and that this expiration, along with the calendar year operating period of OPPS, impacts the calculation of the OPPS payment and the budget neutrality adjustment for the wage index. In the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24085 through 24087), we proposed procedural rules for hospitals that wished to reclassify for the second half of FY 2007 (April 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007) under section 1886(d)(10) of the Act. These rules essentially provided procedures for some hospitals to retain section 508 reclassifications for the first half of FY 2007 and also be eligible to maintain an approved reclassification under section 1886(d)(10) for the second half of FY 2007. Rather than calculating one wage index that reflected all final reclassification adjustments, we proposed two separate wage indices for FY 2007, one to be in effect October 1 through March 31, 2007, and one to be in effect April 1 through September 30, 2007.

These procedural rules also impact a hospital's eligibility to receive the out-migration wage adjustment, discussed in greater detail in section III.I. of the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24087) and under section II.D.4. of this preamble. A hospital cannot receive an out-migration wage adjustment if it is reclassified under section 1886(d)(10) of the Act. Hospitals declining reclassification status for any part of the year become eligible to receive the out-migration wage adjustment if they are located in an adjustment county. Because the OPPS operates on a calendar year (January 1 through December 31) and not a fiscal year, the expiring reclassification status under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173 results in different wage indices for OPPS for the first quarter of CY 2007 (January 1, 2007, through March 31, 2007) and the last three quarters of CY 2007 (April 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007).

3. The out-migration wage adjustment to the wage index. In FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24087), we discussed the out-migration adjustment under section 505 of Pub. L. 109-173 for counties under this adjustment. Hospitals paid under the IPPS located in the qualifying section 505 "out-migration" counties receive a wage index increase unless they have already been otherwise reclassified. (See the IPPS FY 2007 proposed rule for further information on out-migration.) For OPPS purposes, we propose to continue our policy from CY 2006 to allow non-IPPS hospitals paid under the OPPS to qualify for out-migration adjustment if they are located in a section 505 out-migration county. Because non-IPPS hospitals cannot reclassify, they are eligible for the out-migration wage adjustment. Tables identifying counties eligible for the out-migration adjustment will be published after the FY 2007 IPPS final rule and CMS plans to publish them in advance of October 1, 2006. These tables will reflect updated county listing to reflect changes to the occupation mix adjustment made in response to Bellevue court case discussed above. Because we are proposing to adopt the final FY 2007 IPPS wage index, we will adopt any changes in a hospital's classification status that would make them either eligible or ineligible for the out-migration wage adjustment both through March 31, 2007, and on or after April 1, 2007.

With the exception of reclassifications resulting from the implementation of the one-time appeal process under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173, all changes to the wage index resulting from geographic labor market area reclassifications or other adjustments must be incorporated in a budget neutral manner. Accordingly, in calculating the OPPS budget neutrality estimates for CY 2007, in this proposed rule, we have included the wage index changes that would result from MGCRB reclassifications, implementation of section 505 of Pub. L. 108-173, and other refinements made in the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule, such as the hold harmless provision for hospitals changing status from urban to rural under the new CBSA geographic statistical area definitions. However, section 508 sets aside $900 million to implement the section 508 reclassifications. We considered the increased Medicare payments that the section 508 reclassifications would create in both the IPPS and OPPS when we determined the impact of the one-time appeal process. Because the increased OPPS payments already count against the $900 million limit, we did not consider these reclassifications when we calculated the proposed OPPS budget neutrality adjustment.

Under the procedural rules described under section II.D.3. of this proposed rule above and in section III.H.5. of the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24085) regarding expiring section 508 reclassifications, different wage indices may be in effect for the first quarter of the calendar year and the last three quarters of the calendar year. These rules have implications for budget neutrality adjustments. Any additional payment attributable to reclassifications due to section 508 between January 1 and April 1, 2007, must be excluded from a budget neutrality adjustment, and all other adjustments to the wage index are subject to budget neutrality. Rather than calculating two different conversion factors, with different budget neutrality adjustments, we are proposing to calculate one budget neutrality adjustment that reflects the combined adjustments required for the first quarter and last three quarters of the calendar year, respectively. We followed the same approach in the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24087).

E. Proposed Statewide Average Default CCRs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Cost-to-Charge Ratios" at the beginning of your comment.)

CMS uses CCRs to determine outlier payments, payments for pass-through devices, and monthly interim transitional corridor payments under the OPPS. Some hospitals do not have a valid CCR. These hospitals include, but are not limited to, hospitals that are new and have not yet submitted a cost report, hospitals that have a CCR that falls outside predetermined floor and ceiling thresholds for a valid CCR, or hospitals that have recently given up their all-inclusive rate status. Last year, we updated the default urban and rural CCRs for CY 2006 in our final rule, published on November 10, 2005 (70 FR 68553 through 68555). In this proposed rule, we are proposing to update the default ratios for CY 2007 using the most recent cost report data.

We calculated the statewide default CCRs using the same overall CCRs that we use to adjust charges to costs on claims data. Please refer to section II.A.1.c. of this preamble for a discussion of our proposed revision to the overall CCR calculation. Table 4 lists the proposed CY 2007 default urban and rural CCRs by State and compares them to last year's default CCRs. These CCRs are the ratio of total costs to total charges from each provider's most recently submitted cost report, for those cost centers relevant to outpatient services weighted by Medicare Part B charges. We also adjusted these ratios to reflect final settled status by applying the differential between settled to submitted costs and charges from the most recent pair of settled to submitted cost reports.

For this proposed rule, 81.79 percent of the submitted cost reports represented data for CY 2004. We only used valid CCRs to calculate these default ratios. That is, we removed the CCRs for all-inclusive hospitals, CAHs, and hospitals in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands because these entities are not paid under the OPPS, or in the case of all-inclusive hospitals, because their CCRs are suspect. We further identified and removed any obvious error CCRs and trimmed any outliers. We limited the hospitals used in the calculation of the default CCRs to those hospitals that billed for services under the OPPS during CY 2004.

Finally, we calculated an overall average CCR, weighted by a measure of volume for CY 2004, for each State except Maryland. This measure of volume is the total lines on claims and is the same one that we use in our impact tables. For Maryland, we used an overall weighted average CCR for all hospitals in the Nation as a substitute for Maryland CCRs, which appear in Table 4. Very few providers in Maryland are eligible to receive payment under the OPPS, which limits the data available to calculate an accurate and representative CCR. The observed differences between last year's default statewide CCRs and the proposed CCRs are a combination of the general decline in the ratio between costs and charges widely observed in the cost report data and the change in the proposed overall CCR calculation.

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As stated above, CMS uses default statewide CCRs for several groups of hospitals, including, but not limited to, hospitals that are new and have not yet submitted a cost report, hospitals that have a CCR that falls outside predetermined floor and ceiling thresholds for a valid CCR, and hospitals that have recently given up their all-inclusive rate status. Current OPPS policy also requires hospitals that experience a change of ownership, but that do not accept assignment of the previous hospital's provider agreement, to use the previous provider's CCR.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to apply this treatment of using the default statewide CCR to include an entity that has not accepted assignment of an existing hospital's provider agreement in accordance with 42 CFR 489.18, and that has not yet submitted its first Medicare cost report. We are proposing that this policy be effective for hospitals experiencing a change of ownership on or after January 1, 2007. We believe that a hospital that has not accepted assignment of an existing hospital's provider agreement is similar to a new hospital that will establish its own costs and charges. We believe that the hospital that has chosen not to accept assignment may have different costs and charges than the existing hospital. Furthermore, we believe that the hospital should be provided time to establish its own costs and charges. Therefore, we are proposing to use the default statewide CCR to determine cost-based payments until the hospital has submitted its first Medicare cost report.

F. OPPS Payments to Certain Rural Hospitals

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Rural Hospitals Hold Harmless Transitional Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Hold Harmless Transitional Payment Changes Made by Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA)

When the OPPS was implemented, every provider was eligible to receive an additional payment adjustment (transitional corridor payment) if the payments it received for covered OPD services under the OPPS were less than the payments it would have received for the same services under the prior reasonable cost-based system. Section 1833(t)(7) of the Act provides that the transitional corridor payments are temporary payments for most providers, with two exceptions, to ease their transition from the prior reasonable cost-based payment system to the OPPS system. Cancer hospitals and children's hospitals receive the transitional corridor payments on a permanent basis. Section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Act originally provided for transitional corridor payments to rural hospitals with 100 or fewer beds for covered OPD services furnished before January 1, 2004. However, section 411 of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Act to extend these payments through December 31, 2005, for rural hospitals with 100 or fewer beds. Section 411 also extended the transitional corridor payments to sole community hospitals (SCHs) located in rural areas for services furnished during the period that begins with the provider's first cost reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2004, and ends on December 31, 2005. Accordingly, the authority for making transitional corridor payments under section 1833(t)(7)(D)(i) of the Act, as amended by section 411 of Pub. L. 108-173, expired for rural hospitals having 100 or fewer beds and SCHs located in rural areas on December 31, 2005.

Section 5105 of Pub. L. 109-171 reinstituted the hold harmless transitional outpatient payments (TOPs) for covered OPD services furnished on or after January 1, 2006, and before January 1, 2009, for rural hospitals having 100 or fewer beds that are not SCHs. When the OPPS payment is less than the payment the provider would have received under the previous reasonable cost-based system, the amount of payment is increased by 95 percent of the amount of the difference between those two payment systems for CY 2006, by 90 percent of the amount of that difference for CY 2007, and by 85 percent of the amount of that difference for CY 2008.

For CY 2006, we have implemented section 5106 of Pub. L. 109-171 through Transmittal 877, issued on February 24, 2006. We did not specifically address whether TOPs payments apply to EACHs, which are considered to be SCHs under section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)(III) of the Act. Accordingly, under the statute, EACHs are treated as SCHs. Therefore, we believe that EACHs are not eligible for TOPs payment under Pub. L. 109-171. We are proposing to update § 419.70(d) to reflect the requirements of Pub. L. 109-171.

2. Proposed Adjustment for Rural SCHs Implemented in CY 2006 Related to Pub. L. 108-173 (MMA)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Rural SCH Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68556), we finalized a payment increase for rural SCHs of 7.1 percent for all services and procedures paid under the OPPS, excluding drugs, biologicals, brachytherapy seeds, and services paid under pass-through payment policy in accordance with section 1833(t)(13)(B) of the Act, as added by section 411 of Pub. L. 108-173. Section 411 gave the Secretary the authority to make an adjustment to OPPS payments for rural hospitals effective January 1, 2006 if justified by a study of the difference in costs by APC between hospitals in rural and urban areas. Our analysis showed a difference in costs only for rural SCHs and we implemented a payment adjustment for those hospitals beginning January 1, 2006.

We recently became aware that we did not specifically address whether the adjustment applies to EACHs, which are considered to be SCHs pursuant to section 1886(d)(5)(D)(iii)(III) of the Act. Thus, under the statute, EACHs are treated as SCHs. Currently, fewer than 10 hospitals are classified as EACHs. As of CY 1998, under section 4201(c) of Pub. L. 105-33, a hospital can no longer become newly classified as an EACH. Therefore, for purposes of receiving this rural adjustment, we are clarifying that EACHs are treated as SCHs for purposes of receiving this adjustment, assuming these entities otherwise meet the rural adjustment criteria.

This adjustment is budget neutral and applied before calculating outliers and coinsurance. We also stated that we would not reestablish the adjustment amount on an annual basis, but that we might review the adjustment in the future and, if appropriate, would revise the adjustment. For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue our current policy of a budget neutral 7.1 percent payment increase for rural SCHs for specified services.

G. Proposed CY 2007 Hospital Outpatient Outlier Payments

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Outlier Payments" at the beginning of your comment.)

Currently, the OPPS pays outlier payments on a service-by-service basis. For CY 2006, the outlier threshold is met when the cost of furnishing a service or procedure by a hospital exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment amount and exceeds the APC payment rate plus a $1,250 fixed-dollar threshold. We introduced a fixed-dollar threshold in CY 2005 in addition to the traditional multiple threshold in order to better target outliers to those high cost and complex procedures where a very costly service could present a hospital with significant financial loss. If a provider meets both of these conditions, the multiple threshold and the fixed-dollar threshold, the outlier payment is calculated as 50 percent of the amount by which the cost of furnishing the service exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment rate. For a discussion on CMHC outliers, see section II.B.3. of the preamble to this proposed rule.

As explained in our CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68561), we set our projected target for aggregate outlier payments at 1.0 percent of aggregate total payments under the OPPS. Our outlier thresholds were set so that estimated CY 2006 aggregate outlier payments would equal 1.0 percent of aggregate total payments under the OPPS. In our CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68563), we also published total outlier payments as a percent of total expenditures for past years. At this time, we do not have a complete set of CY 2005 claims in order to produce this number for CY 2005. We will report on CY 2005 outlier payments in our CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue our policy of setting aside 1.0 percent of aggregate total payments under the OPPS for outlier payments. A portion of that 1.0, an amount equal to 0.25 percent of outlier payments and 0.0025 percent of total OPPS payments would be allocated to CMHCs for partial hospitalization program service outliers.

In order to ensure that estimated CY 2007 aggregate outlier payments would equal 1.0 percent of estimated aggregate total payments under the OPPS, we are proposing that the outlier threshold be set so that outlier payments are triggered when the cost of furnishing a service or procedure by a hospital exceeds 1.75 times the APC payment amount and exceeds the APC payment rate plus a $1,825 fixed-dollar threshold.

We calculated the fixed-dollar threshold for this proposed rule using the same methodology as we did in CY 2006 except we used the revised overall CCR calculation discussed in section II.A.1.c. of this preamble. As discussed in section II.A.1.c. of this preamble, we discovered that the calculation of the overall CCR that the fiscal intermediaries are using to determine outlier payment and payment for services paid at charges reduced to cost differs from the overall CCR that we traditionally use to model the outlier thresholds. We discovered this during our calculations of the outlier threshold for our CY 2006 final rule with comment period, and we indicated in our preamble discussion for that rule, that we may revisit the threshold estimate in light of identified differences in the overall CCR calculation. Because, on average, the overall CCR calculation used by the fiscal intermediaries results in higher CCRs than those estimated using our "traditional" CCR sets, the outlier threshold is too low. The OPPS impact table in section XXVII. of this preamble demonstrates an estimated payment differential of 0.25 percent of total spending for hospital outlier payments in CY 2006 because of the differences in overall CCR calculations. The revised overall CCR calculation that we are proposing for CY 2007 aligns the two CCR calculations by removing allied and nursing health costs for those hospitals with paramedical education programs from the fiscal intermediary's CCR calculation and weighting our "traditional" calculation by total Medicare Part B charges. We expected this proposed change in the overall CCR calculation to raise the outlier threshold.

The claims that we use to model each OPPS lag by 2 years. For this proposed rule, we used CY 2005 claims to model the CY 2007 OPPS. In order to estimate CY 2007 outlier payments for this proposed rule, we inflated the charges on the CY 2005 claims using the same inflation factor of 1.1515 that we used to estimate the IPPS fixed-dollar outlier threshold for the IPPS FY 2007 proposed rule. For 1 year, the inflation factor is 1.0757. The methodology for determining this charge inflation factor was discussed in the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24150). As we stated in our CY 2005 final rule with comment period, we believe that the use of this charge inflation factor is appropriate for OPPS because, with the exception of the routine service cost centers, hospitals use the same cost centers to capture costs and charges across inpatient and outpatient services (69 FR 65845, November 15, 2004). As also noted in the FY 2006 IPPS final rule, we believe that a charge inflation factor is more appropriate than an adjustment to costs because this methodology closely captures how actual outlier payments are made and calculated (70 FR 47495, August 12, 2005). We then applied the revised overall CCR that we calculated from each hospital's most recent cost report (CMS-2552-96) and, if the cost report was not settled, we adjusted it by a settled-to-submitted ratio. We simulated aggregated outlier payments using these costs for several different fixed-dollar thresholds holding the 1.75 multiple constant until the total outlier payments equaled 1.0 percent of aggregated total OPPS payments. We estimate that a threshold of $1,825 combined with the multiple threshold of 1.75 times the APC payment rate would allocate 1.0 percent of aggregated total OPPS payments to outlier payments.

For CMHCs, in CY 2007 we project the outlier threshold is met when the cost of furnishing a service or procedure by a CMHC exceeds 3.40 times the APC payment rate. If a CMHC provider meets this condition, the outlier payment is calculated as 50 percent of the amount by which the cost exceeds 3.40 times the APC payment rate. We are proposing to continue the same threshold policy for CY 2007 as we have established for CY 2006. An explanation for this proposed policy is discussed in section II.B.3. the preamble of this proposed rule.

The following is an example of an outlier calculation for CY 2007 under our proposed policy. A hospital charges $20,000 for a procedure. The wage adjusted, and rural adjusted, if applicable, APC payment for the procedure is $3,500. Using the provider's CCR of 0.35, the estimated cost to the hospital is $7,000 (0.35 × $20,000). To determine whether this provider is eligible for outlier payments for this procedure, the provider must determine whether the cost for the service exceeds both the APC outlier cost threshold (1.75 × APC payment) and the fixed-dollar threshold ($1,825 + APC payment). In this example, the provider meets both criteria:

(1) $7,000 exceeds $6,125 (1.75 × $3,500)

(2) $7,000 exceeds $5,325 ($3,500 + $1,825)

To calculate the outlier payment, which is 50 percent of the amount by which the cost of furnishing the service exceeds 1.75 times the APC rate, subtract $6,125 (1.75 × $3,500) from $7,000 (resulting in $825). The provider is eligible for 50 percent of the difference, in this case $437.50 ($825/2). The formula is (cost - (1.75 × APC payment rate))/2.

H. Calculation of the Proposed OPPS National Unadjusted Medicare Payment

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: National Unadjusted Medicare Payment" at the beginning of your comment.)

The basic methodology for determining prospective payment rates for OPD services under the OPPS is set forth in existing regulations at § 419.31 and § 419.32. The payment rate for services and procedures for which payment is made under the OPPS is the product of the conversion factor calculated in accordance with section II.C. of this proposed rule and the relative weight determined under section II.A. of this proposed rule. Therefore, the national unadjusted payment rate for APCs contained in Addendum A to this proposed rule and for HCPCS codes to which payment under the OPPS has been assigned in Addendum B to this proposed rule (Addendum B is provided as a convenience for readers) was calculated by multiplying the proposed CY 2007 scaled weight for the APC by the proposed CY 2007 conversion factor.

However, to determine the payment that will be made in a calendar year under the OPPS to a specific hospital for an APC for a service other than a drug, in a circumstance in which the multiple procedure discount does not apply, we take the following steps:

Step 1. Calculate 60 percent (the labor-related portion) of the national unadjusted payment rate. Since the initial implementation of the OPPS, we have used 60 percent to represent our estimate of that portion of costs attributable, on average, to labor. (Refer to the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65 FR 18496 through 18497) for a detailed discussion of how we derived this percentage.)

Step 2. Determine the wage index area in which the hospital is located and identify the wage index level that applies to the specific hospital. The wage index values assigned to each area reflect the new geographic statistical areas as a result of revised OMB standards (urban and rural) to which hospitals are assigned for FY 2007 under the IPPS, reclassifications through the Medicare Classification Geographic Review Board, section 1866(d)(8)(B) "Lugar" hospitals, and section 401 of Pub. L. 108-173, and the reclassifications of hospitals under the one-time appeals process under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173. The wage index values include the occupational mix adjustment described in section II.D. of this proposed rule that was developed for the proposed FY 2007 IPPS payment rates. We note that the original proposal for calculating the FY 2007 IPPS wage index has been recently changed. (Refer to the May 17, 2006 FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule, 71 FR 28644).) Final FY 2007 IPPS wage indices will be adjusted 100 percent for differences in occupational mix. Although we have not incorporated those changes in this proposed rule due to the availability of new survey data, as is our practice, we propose to adopt changes made to the FY 2007 IPPS wage index values after they have been finalized.

Step 3. Adjust the wage index of hospitals located in certain qualifying counties that have a relatively high percentage of hospital employees who reside in the county, but who work in a different county with a higher wage index, in accordance with section 505 of Pub. L. 108-173. Addendum L contains the qualifying counties and the proposed wage index increase developed for the FY 2007 IPPS. This step is to be followed only if the hospital has chosen not to accept reclassification under Step 2 above.

Step 4. Multiply the applicable wage index determined under Steps 2 and 3 by the amount determined under Step 1 that represents the labor-related portion of the national unadjusted payment rate.

Step 5. Calculate 40 percent (the nonlabor-related portion) of the national unadjusted payment rate and add that amount to the resulting product of Step 4. The result is the wage index adjusted payment rate for the relevant wage index area.

Step 6. If a provider is a SCH, as defined in § 419.92, and located in a rural area, as defined in § 412.63(b), or is treated as being located in a rural area under § 412.103 of the Act, multiply the wage index adjusted payment rate by 1.071 to calculate the total payment.

I. Proposed Beneficiary Copayments for CY 2007

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Beneficiary Copayments" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 1833(t)(3)(B) of the Act requires the Secretary to set rules for determining copayment amounts to be paid by beneficiaries for covered OPD services. Section 1833(t)(8)(C)(ii) of the Act specifies that the Secretary must reduce the national unadjusted copayment amount for a covered OPD service (or group of such services) furnished in a year in a manner so that the effective copayment rate (determined on a national unadjusted basis) for that service in the year does not exceed specified percentages. For all services paid under the OPPS in CY 2007, and in calendar years thereafter, the specified percentage is 40 percent of the APC payment rate (section 1833(t)(8)(C)(ii)(V) of the Act). Section 1833(t)(3)(B)(ii) of the Act provides that, for a covered OPD service (or group of such services) furnished in a year, the national unadjusted coinsurance amount cannot be less than 20 percent of the OPD fee schedule amount.

2. Proposed Copayment for CY 2007

For CY 2007, we are proposing to determine copayment amounts for new and revised APCs using the same methodology that we implemented for CY 2004 (Refer to the November 7, 2003 OPPS final rule with comment period, 68 FR 63458.) The proposed unadjusted copayment amounts for services payable under the OPPS that would be effective January 1, 2007, are shown in Addendum A and Addendum B of this proposed rule.

3. Calculation of a Proposed Adjusted Copayment Amount for an APC Group for CY 2007

To calculate the OPPS adjusted copayment amount for an APC group, take the following steps:

Step 1. Calculate the beneficiary payment percentage for the APC by dividing the APC's national unadjusted copayment by its payment rate. For example, using APC 0001, $7.00 is 23 percent of $30.14.

Step 2. Calculate the wage adjusted payment rate for the APC, for the provider in question, as indicated in section II.H. of this preamble. Calculate the rural adjustment for eligible providers as indicated in section II.H. of this preamble.

Step 3. Multiply the percentage calculated in Step 1 by the payment rate calculated in Step 2. The result is the wage-adjusted copayment amount for the APC.

III. Proposed OPPS Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Group Policies

A. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS and CPT Codes

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: New HCPCS and CPT Codes" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Proposed Treatment of New HCPCS Codes Included in the Second and Third Quarterly OPPS Updates for CY 2006

During the second and third quarters of CY 2006, we created a total of four new Level II HCPCS codes that were not addressed in the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period that updated the CY 2006 OPPS. We have designated the payment status of those codes and added them either through the April update (Transmittal 896, dated March 24, 2006) or the July update of the CY 2006 OPPS (Transmittal 970, dated May 30, 2006). In this proposed rule, we are soliciting public comments on the status indicators and APC assignments of these services, which are listed in Table 5. Because of the timing of this proposed rule, those codes implemented through the July 2006 OPPS update are not included in Addendum B of this proposed rule, while those codes based upon the April 2006 OPPS update are included in Addendum B. We intend to finalize the assignments for all of these services in the OPPS CY 2007 final rule.

HCPCS code Description Assigned status indicator Assigned APC Implementation date
C9227 Injection, micafungin sodium, per 1 mg G 9227 April 1, 2006.
C9228 Injection, tigecycline, per 1 mg G 9228 April 1, 2006.
C9229 Injection ibandronate sodium G 9229 July 1, 2006.
C9230 Injection, abatacept G 9230 July 1, 2006.

2. Proposed Treatment of New CY 2007 Category I and III CPT Codes and Level II HCPCS Codes

As has been our practice in the past, we implement new Category I and III CPT codes and new Level II HCPCS codes, which are released in the fall of each year for annual updating, effective January 1 in the final rule updating the OPPS for the following calendar year. These codes are flagged with Comment Indicator "NI" in Addendum B of the OPPS final rule to indicate that we are assigning them an interim payment status which is subject to public comment following publication of the final rule that implements the annual OPPS update. (See the discussion immediately below concerning our modified policy for implementing new Category I and III mid-year CPT codes.) We are proposing to continue this recognition and process for CY 2007. New Category I and III CPT codes and new Level II HCPCS codes, effective January 1, 2007, will be designated in Addendum B of the CY 2007 OPPS final rule with Comment Indicator "NI." The status indicator, the APC assignment, or both for all such codes flagged with Comment Indicator "NI," will be open to public comment. We will respond to all comments received in a subsequent final rule.

3. Proposed Treatment of New Mid-Year CPT Codes

Twice each year, the AMA issues Category III CPT codes, which the AMA defines as temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. (In addition, AMA issues mid-year Category I CPT codes for vaccines for which FDA approval is imminent, to ensure timely availability of a code.) The AMA establishes these codes to allow collection of data specific to the service described by the code, as these services could otherwise only be reported using a Category I CPT unlisted code. The AMA releases Category III CPT codes in January, for implementation beginning the following July, and in July, for implementation beginning the following January. Prior to CY 2006, we treated new Category III CPT codes implemented in July of the previous year or January of the OPPS update year in the same manner that new Category I CPT codes and new Level II HCPCS codes implemented in January of the OPPS update year are treated; that is, we provided APC and status indicator assignments or both in the final rule updating the OPPS for the following calendar year. New Category I and Category III CPT codes, as well as new Level II HCPCS codes, were flagged with Comment Indicator "NI" in Addendum B of the final rule to indicate that we were assigning them an interim payment status which was subject to public comment following publication of the final rule that implemented the annual OPPS update.

As stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68567), we modified our process for implementing the Category III codes that the AMA releases each January for implementation in July to ensure timely collection of data pertinent to the services described by the codes; to ensure patient access to the services the codes describe; and to eliminate potential redundancy between Category III CPT codes and some of the C-codes, which are payable under the OPPS and created by us in response to applications for new technology services. Therefore, beginning on July 1, 2006, we implemented in the OPPS seven Category III CPT codes that the AMA released in January 2006 for implementation in July 2006. The codes are shown in Table 6. These codes are not included in Addendum B of this proposed rule, which is based upon the April 2006 OPPS update. In this proposed rule, we are soliciting public comments on the status indicators and, if applicable, the APC assignments of these services. We intend to finalize the assignments of these Category III CPT codes implemented in July 2006 in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Status indicator APC
0155T Laparoscopy, surgical, implantation or replacement of gastric stimulation electrodes, lesser curvature (i.e., morbid obesity) T 0130
0156T Laparoscopy, surgical, revision or removal of gastric stimulation electrodes, lesser curvature (i.e., morbid obesity) T 0130
0157T Laparotomy, implantation or replacement of gastric stimulation electrodes, lesser curvature (i.e., morbid obesity) C
0158T Laparotomy, revision or removal of gastric stimulation electrodes, lesser curvature (i.e., morbid obesity) C
0159T Computer aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of MRI image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation, breast MRI N
0160T Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment planning X 0340
0161T Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment delivery and management, per session X 0340

Some of the new Category III CPT codes describe services that we have determined to be similar in clinical characteristics and resource use to HCPCS codes in an existing APC. In these instances, we may assign the Category III CPT code to the appropriate clinical APC. Other Category III CPT codes describe services that we have determined are not compatible with an existing clinical APC, yet are appropriately provided in the hospital outpatient setting. In these cases, we may assign the Category III CPT code to what we estimate is an appropriately priced New Technology APC. In other cases, we may assign a Category III CPT code one of several nonseparately payable status indicators, including N, C, B, or E, which we believe is appropriate for the specific code. We expect that we will have received applications for new technology status for some of the services described by new Category III CPT codes, which may assist us in determining appropriate APC assignments. If the AMA establishes a Category III CPT code for a service for which an application has been submitted to CMS for new technology status, CMS may not have to issue a temporary Level II HCPCS code to describe the service, as has often been the case in the past when Category III CPT codes were only recognized by the OPPS on an annual basis.

Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing to include in Addendum B of the OPPS CY 2007 final rule the new Category III CPT codes and the new Category I CPT codes for vaccines released in January 2006 for implementation on July 1, 2006 (through the OPPS quarterly update process) and the Category III and vaccine Category I CPT codes released in July 2006 for implementation on January 1, 2007. However, only those new Category III codes and the new vaccine codes implemented effective January 1, 2007, will be flagged with Comment Indicator "NI" in Addendum B of the CY 2007 final rule to indicate that we are assigning them an interim payment status which is subject to public comment. As discussed earlier, Category III codes and Category I vaccine codes implemented in July 2006, which are listed in Table 6, are subject to comment through this proposed rule and their status will be made final in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

B. Proposed Changes-Variations Within APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: 2 Times Rule" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 1833(t)(2)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to develop a classification system for covered hospital outpatient services. Section 1833(t)(2)(B) of the Act provides that this classification system may be composed of groups of services, so that services within each group are comparable clinically and with respect to the use of resources. In accordance with these provisions, we developed a grouping classification system, referred to as the Ambulatory Payment Classification Groups (or APCs), as set forth in § 419.31 of the regulations. We use Level I and Level II HCPCS codes and descriptors to identify and group the services within each APC. The APCs are organized such that each group is homogeneous both clinically and in terms of resource use. Using this classification system, we have established distinct groups of surgical, diagnostic, and partial hospitalization services, as well as medical visits. We also have developed separate APC groups for certain medical devices, drugs, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, and brachytherapy devices.

We have packaged into each procedure or service within an APC group the costs associated with those items or services that are directly related and integral to performing a procedure or furnishing a service. Therefore, we do not make separate payment for packaged items or services. For example, packaged items and services include: (1) Use of an operating, treatment, or procedure room; (2) use of a recovery room; (3) most observation services; (4) anesthesia; (5) medical/surgical supplies; (6) pharmaceuticals (other than those for which separate payment may be allowed under the provisions discussed in section V of this preamble); and (7) incidental services such as venipuncture. Our packaging methodology is discussed in section II.A. of this proposed rule.

Under the OPPS, we pay for hospital outpatient services on a rate-per-service basis that varies according to the APC group to which the service is assigned. Each APC weight represents the hospital median cost of the services included in that APC relative to the hospital median cost of the services included in APC 0606. The APC weights are scaled to APC 0606 because we are proposing it to be the middle level clinic visit APC (that is, where the Level III Clinic Visit HCPCS code of five proposed levels of clinic visits is assigned), and because middle level clinic visits are among the most frequently furnished services in the outpatient hospital setting. See section II.A.3. of this preamble for a complete discussion of the reasons for choosing APC 0606 as the basis for scaling the APC relative weights.

Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to review the components of the OPPS not less than annually and to revise the groups and relative payment weights and make other adjustments to take into account changes in medical practice, changes in technology, and the addition of new services, new cost data, and other relevant information and factors. Section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act, as amended by section 201(h) of the BBRA of 1999, also requires the Secretary, beginning in CY 2001, to consult with an outside panel of experts to review the APC groups and the relative payment weights (the APC Panel recommendations for specific services for CY 2007 OPPS and our responses to them are discussed in section III.D. of this preamble).

Finally, as discussed earlier, section 1833(t)(2) of the Act provides that, subject to certain exceptions, the items and services within an APC group cannot be considered comparable with respect to the use of resources if the highest median (or mean cost, if elected by the Secretary) for an item or service in the group is more than 2 times greater than the lowest median cost for an item or service within the same group (referred to as the "2 times rule"). We use the median cost of the item or service in implementing this provision. The statute authorizes the Secretary to make exceptions to the 2 times rule in unusual cases, such as low-volume items and services.

2. Application of the 2 Times Rule

In accordance with section 1833(t)(2) of the Act and § 419.31 of the regulations, we annually review the items and services within an APC group to determine, with respect to comparability of the use of resources, if the median of the highest cost item or service within an APC group is more than 2 times greater than the median of the lowest cost item or service within that same group ("2 times rule"). We make exceptions to this limit on the variation of costs within each APC group in unusual cases such as low-volume items and services.

During the APC Panel's March 1-2, 2006 meeting, we presented median cost and utilization data for services furnished during the period of January 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, about which we had concerns or about which the public had raised concerns regarding their APC assignments, status indicator assignments, or payment rates. The discussions of service-specific issues, the APC Panel recommendations if any, and our proposals for CY 2007 are contained in section III.D. of this preamble.

In addition to the assignment of specific services to APCs which we discussed with the APC Panel, we also identified APCs with 2 times violations that were not specifically discussed with the APC Panel but for which we are proposing changes to their HCPCS codes' APC assignments in Addendum B of this proposed rule. In these cases, to eliminate a 2 times violation, we reassigned the codes to APCs that contained services that were similar with regard to both resource use and clinical homogeneity. We also are proposing changes to the status indicators for some codes that are not specifically and separately discussed in this proposed rule. In these cases, we changed the status indicators for some codes because we thought that another status indicator more accurately describes their payment status from an OPPS perspective based on our CY 2007 proposed policies.

Addendum B of this proposed rule identifies with a comment indicator "CH" those HCPCS codes for which we are proposing a change to the APC assignment or status indicator as assigned in the January 2006 Addendum B. These proposed reassignments of APC or status indicator are subject to public comment under this proposed rule.

3. Exceptions to the 2 Times Rule

As discussed earlier, we may make exceptions to the 2 times limit on the variation of costs within each APC group in unusual cases such as low-volume items and services. Taking into account the APC changes that we are proposing for CY 2007 based on the APC Panel recommendations discussed in section III.D. of this preamble, the proposed changes to status indicators and APC assignments as identified in Addendum B, and the use of CY 2005 claims data to calculate the median costs of procedures classified in the APCs, we reviewed all the APCs to determine which APCs would not satisfy the 2 times rule. We used the following criteria to decide whether to propose exceptions to the 2 times rule for affected APCs:

• Resource homogeneity

• Clinical homogeneity

• Hospital concentration

• Frequency of service (volume)

• Opportunity for upcoding and code fragments.

For a detailed discussion of these criteria, refer to the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18457).

Table 7 lists the APCs that we are proposing to exempt from the 2 times rule based on the criteria cited above. For cases in which a recommendation by the APC Panel appeared to result in or allow a violation of the 2 times rule, we generally accepted the APC Panel's recommendation because those recommendations were based on explicit consideration of resource use, clinical homogeneity, hospital specialization, and the quality of the data used to determine the APC payment rates that we are proposing for CY 2007. The median costs for hospital outpatient services for these and all other APCs which were used in development of this proposed rule can be found on the CMS Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov.

APC APC description
0007 Level II Incision Drainage.
0010 Level I Destruction of Lesion.
0019 Level I Excision/Biopsy.
0024 Level I Skin Repair.
0031 Smoking Cessation Services.
0040 Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve.
0043 Closed Treatment Fracture Finger/Toe/Trunk.
0058 Level I Strapping and Cast Application.
0060 Manipulation Therapy.
0081 Non-Coronary Angioplasty or Atherectomy.
0085 Level II Electrophysiologic Evaluation.
0093 Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair without Device.
0105 Revision/Removal of Pacemakers, AICD, or Vascular.
0111 Blood Product Exchange.
0112 Apheresis, Photopheresis, and Plasmapheresis.
0204 Level I Nerve Injections.
0235 Level I Posterior Segment Eye Procedures.
0245 Level I Cataract Procedures without IOL Insert.
0251 Level I ENT Procedures.
0252 Level II ENT Procedures.
0274 Myelography.
0303 Treatment Device Construction.
0307 Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging.
0312 Radioelement Applications.
0323 Extended Individual Psychotherapy.
0330 Dental Procedures.
0409 Red Blood Cell Tests.
0418 Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect.
0432 Health and Behavior Services.
0437 Level II Drug Administration.
0604 Level I Clinic Visits.
0664 Level I Proton Beam Radiation Therapy.

C. New Technology APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "New Technology APCs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Introduction

In the November 30, 2001 final rule (66 FR 59903), we finalized changes to the time period a service was eligible for payment under a New Technology APC. Beginning in CY 2002, we retain services within New Technology APC groups until we gather sufficient claims data to enable us to assign the service to a clinically appropriate APC. This policy allows us to move a service from a New Technology APC in less than 2 years if sufficient data are available. It also allows us to retain a service in a New Technology APC for more than 3 years if sufficient data upon which to base a decision for reassignment have not been collected. We note that the cost bands for new technology APCs range from $0 to $50 in increments of $10, from $50 to $100 in an increment of $50, from $100 through $2,000 in intervals of $100, and from $2,000 through $6,000 in intervals of $500. These intervals, which are in two parallel sets of New Technology APCs, one with status indicator "S" and the other with status indicator "T," allow us to price new technology services more appropriately and consistently.

Every year we receive many requests for higher payment amounts for specific procedures under the OPPS because they require the use of expensive equipment. We are taking this opportunity to reiterate our response in general to the issue of hospitals' capital expenditures as they relate to the OPPS and Medicare.

Under the OPPS, one of our goals is to make payments that are appropriate for the services that are necessary for treatment of Medicare beneficiaries. The OPPS like other Medicare payment systems is budget neutral and so, although we do not pay full hospital costs for procedures, we believe that our payment rates generally reflect the costs that are associated with providing care to Medicare beneficiaries in cost-efficient settings. Further, we believe that our rates are adequate to assure access to services for most beneficiaries.

For many emerging technologies there is a transitional period during which utilization may be low, often because providers are first learning about the techniques and their clinical utility. Quite often, the requests for higher payment amounts are for new procedures in that transitional phase. These requests, and their accompanying estimates for expected Medicare beneficiary or total patient utilization, often reflect very low rates of patient use, resulting in high per use costs for which requesters believe Medicare should make full payment. Medicare does not, and we believe should not, assume responsibility for more than its share of the costs of procedures based on Medicare beneficiary projected utilization and does not set its payment rates based on initial projections of low utilization for services that require expensive capital equipment. For the OPPS, we rely on hospitals to make their business decisions regarding acquisition of high cost capital equipment taking into consideration their knowledge about their entire patient base (Medicare beneficiaries included) and an understanding of Medicare's and other payers' payment policies.

We note that in a budget neutral environment, payments may not fully cover hospitals' costs, including those for the purchase and maintenance of capital equipment. We rely on providers to make their decisions regarding the acquisition of high cost equipment with the understanding that the Medicare program must be careful to establish its initial payment rates for new services that lack hospital claims data based on realistic utilization projections for all such services delivered in cost-efficient hospital outpatient settings. As the OPPS acquires claims data regarding hospital costs associated with new procedures, we will regularly examine the claims data and any available new information regarding the clinical aspects of new procedures to confirm that our OPPS payments remain appropriate for procedures as they transition into mainstream medical practice.

2. Proposed Movement of Procedures From New Technology APCs to Clinical APCs

As we explained in the November 30, 2001 final rule (66 FR 59897), we generally keep a procedure in the New Technology APC to which it is initially assigned until we have collected data sufficient to enable us to move the procedure to a clinically appropriate APC. However, in cases where we find that our original New Technology APC assignment was based on inaccurate or inadequate information, or where the New Technology APCs are restructured, we may, based on more recent resource utilization information (including claims data) or the availability of refined New Technology APC bands, reassign the procedure or service to a different New Technology APC that most appropriately reflects its cost.

The procedures presented below represent services assigned to New Technology APCs for CY 2006 for which we believe we have sufficient data to reassign them to clinically appropriate APCs for CY 2007. Therefore, we are proposing to reassign them to clinically appropriate APCs as indicated specifically in our discussion and in Table 10.

a. Nonmyocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a noninvasive diagnostic imaging procedure that assesses the level of metabolic activity and perfusion in various organ systems of the human body. PET serves an important role in the clinical care of many Medicare beneficiaries. We recognize that PET is a useful technology in many instances and want to ensure that the technology remains available to Medicare beneficiaries when medically necessary. Since August 2000, nonmyocardial PET procedures have been assigned to a New Technology APC in the OPPS. As a result of our collection of 5 full years worth of hospital claims data, we believe that we have sufficient data to assign nonmyocardial PET scans to a clinically appropriate APC for CY 2007. Note that we assign a service to a New Technology APC only when we do not have adequate claims data upon which to determine the median cost of performing the procedure, and we expect that the service's clinical or resource characteristics will differ from all other procedures already assigned to clinical APCs. Each New Technology APC represents a particular cost band (for example, $1,400-1,500), and we assign procedures to these APCs based on our analysis of the procedures' costs. Payment for items assigned to a New Technology APC is the midpoint of the band (for example, $1,450). We move a service from a New Technology APC to a clinical APC when we have adequate claims data upon which to base its future payment rate. In the case of nonmyocardial PET services, we believe that we now have sufficient data to assign them to a clinically appropriate APC.

We last proposed changes in payments for nonmyocardial PET procedures for CY 2005. At that time, while we had large numbers of single claims reflecting that the median cost of PET procedures was substantially lower than their CY 2004 payment rate of $1,450, we had some concerns that abruptly lowering the payment rate for nonmyocardial PET scans could hinder access to this technology. Therefore, we proposed three options to develop the CY 2005 payment rate for these procedures in the August 16, 2004 proposed rule (69 FR 50468). Specifically, we proposed the following options and invited comments on each of the options.

• Option 1: Continue in CY 2005 the CY 2004 assignment of the scans to New Technology APC 1516 prior to assigning to a clinical APC.

• Option 2: Assign the PET scans to a clinically appropriate APC priced according to the median cost of the scans based on CY 2003 claims data. Under this option, we would assign PET scans to APC 0420, PET imaging.

• Option 3: Transition assignment to a clinical APC in CY 2006 by setting payment in CY 2005 based on a 50/50 blend of the median cost of PET scans and their CY 2004 New Technology payment rate. We would assign the scans to New Technology APC 1513 for a blended transition payment.

Based on comments received, we decided to set the CY 2005 payment rate for nonmyocardial PET scans based on option 3 at $1,150. We further stated in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65716) that we believed there were sufficient claims data to assign nonmyocardial PET scans to a single clinical APC. However, to minimize any potential impact that a payment reduction resulting from this move might have had on beneficiary access to this technology, we set the CY 2005 OPPS payment rate for nonmyocardial PET scans based on a 50/50 blend of their median cost based on CY 2003 claims data and the payment rate of the CY 2004 New Technology APC to which they were assigned. Therefore, nonmyocardial PET scans were assigned to New Technology APC 1513 (New Technology-Level XIV ($1,000-$1,200) for a blended payment rate of $1,150 in CY 2005. In CY 2005, in the context of an expansion in Medicare coverage for PET procedures, we also simplified coding for PET services by instructing hospitals to bill several more general CPT codes in place of numerous disease-specific G-codes. We continued with these coding and payment methodologies in CY 2006.

For CY 2007, we are proposing the assignment of nonmyocardial PET procedures to a clinically appropriate APC as we have several years of robust and stable claims data upon which to determine the median cost of performing these procedures. Based on analysis of our claims data, the median costs for nonmyocardial PET scans have ranged between approximately $852 and $924 for claims submitted from CY 2002 through CY 2005, yet our payment rates have been significantly higher than the median costs throughout this same time period. We have observed significant growth in the number of nonmyocardial PET scans performed on Medicare beneficiaries, from about 48,000 in CY 2002, to 68,000 in CY 2003, and once again to 121,000 in CY 2004, the year when we first reduced the OPPS nonmyocardial PET scan payment rates from $1,450 to $1,150. For the CY 2007 proposed rule, we have about 45,000 single PET claims from CY 2005, yielding a stable median cost for PET procedures of about $867. Although the CY 2005 claims data are not yet complete, the apparent decline in numbers of claims for nonmyocardial PET scans alone in the CY 2005 claims data is likely related to the large number of claims for PET/CT scans now observed in CY 2005, when codes for that combined service were first available for billing. In fact, the total number of PET scans provided to Medicare beneficiaries in CY 2005, defined as PET scans and PET/CT scans, continued to climb to almost 128,000 based upon the CY 2005 claims data available for this proposed rule, in comparison to final claims for CY 2004 of approximately 121,000 for PET scans.

Therefore, we are proposing to assign nonmyocardial PET scans, in particular, CPT codes 78608, 78811, 78812, and 78813, to new APC 0308 (Nonmyocardial PET Imaging) with a median cost of $865.30 for CY 2007. We are confident, in the face of our stable median costs for nonmyocardial PET scans over the past 4 years, that their additional 2-year period of receiving New Technology APC payments at the blended rate of $1,150 for CY 2005 and CY 2006 as we transitioned the services to a clinical APC should ensure continued availability of this technology now that its services will be paid through a clinical APC for CY 2007, like most other OPPS services.

b. PET/Computed Tomography (CT) Scans

Since August 2000, we have paid separately for PET and CT scans. In CY 2004, the payment rate for nonmyocardial PET scans was $1,450, while it was $193 for typical diagnostic CT scans. Prior to CY 2005, nonmyocardial PET and the PET portion of PET/CT scans were described by G-codes for billing to Medicare. Several commenters to the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65682) urged that we replace the G-codes for nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT scan procedures with the established CPT codes. These commenters stated that movement to the established CPT codes would greatly reduce the burden on hospitals of tracking and billing the G-codes which are not recognized by other payers and would allow for more uniform hospital billing of these scans. We agreed with the commenters that movement from the G-codes to the established CPT codes for nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT scans would allow for more uniform billing of these scans. As a result of a Medicare national coverage determination (Publication 100-3, Medicare Claims Processing Manual section 220.6) that was made effective January 28, 2005, we discontinued numerous G-codes that described myocardial PET and nonmyocardial PET procedures and replaced them with the established CPT codes. The CY 2005 payment rate for concurrent PET/CT scans using the CPT codes 78814, 78815, and 78816 was $1,250, which was $100 higher than the payment rate for PET scans alone. These PET/CT CPT codes were placed in New Technology APC 1514 (New Technology-Level XIV, $1,200-$1,300) for CY 2005. We continued with these coding and payment methodologies in CY 2006.

For CY 2007, we are proposing the assignment of concurrent PET/CT scans, specifically CPT codes 78814, 78815, and 78816, to a clinically appropriate APC because we believe we have adequate claims data from CY 2005 upon which to determine the median cost of performing these procedures. Based on our analysis of CY 2005 single claims, the median cost of PET/CT scans is $865 from over almost 64,000 single claims. Comparison of the median cost of nonmyocardial PET procedures of $867 with the median cost of concurrent PET/CT scans demonstrates that the median costs of PET scans with or without concurrent CT scans for attenuation correction and anatomical localization are about the same. This result is not unexpected because many newer PET scanners also have the capability of rapidly acquiring CT images for attenuation correction and anatomical localization, sometimes with simultaneous image acquisition.

To explore the possibility that the similarity in median costs for PET and PET/CT procedures could be related to different groups of hospitals billing the two types of PET services based on their available equipment, rather than the true comparability of hospital resources required for the two types of services, we analyzed claims from a subset of hospitals billing both PET and PET/CT scans in CY 2005. This analysis looked at 362 providers who billed a PET HCPCS code and a PET/CT CPT code at least one time each during CY 2005. The median cost from this subset of claims for nonmyocardial PET scans was $890, in comparison with $863 for the PET/CT scans. Thus, we observed the same close relationship between median costs of PET and PET/CT procedures from hospitals billing both sets of services as we did for all OPPS CY 2005 claims available for this proposed rule for these scans. We believe that our claims data accurately reflect the comparable hospital resources required to provide PET and PET/CT procedures, and the scans have obvious clinical similarity as well. Therefore, for CY 2007 we are proposing to assign the CPT codes for PET/CT scans, along with the CPT codes for PET scans, to the same new APC 0308 (Nonmyocardial PET Imaging) with a median cost of $865.30.

We note that we have been paying separately for fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), the radiopharmaceutical described by HCPCS code A9552 (F18 fdg), that is commonly administered during nonmyocardial PET and PET/CT procedures. For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue paying separately for FDG, according to the methodology described in section V. (Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals) of the preamble of this proposed rule.

c. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Treatment Delivery Services

For the past several years, we have collected hospital costs associated with the planning and delivery of stereotactic radiosurgery services (hereafter referred to as SRS). As new technology emerged in the field of SRS, public commenters urged us to recognize cost differences associated with the various methods of SRS planning and delivery. Beginning in CY 2001, we established G-codes to capture any such cost variations associated with the various methods of planning and delivery of SRS. For CY 2004, based on comments received regarding the G-codes used for SRS, we made some modifications to the coding (68 FR 63431 and 63432). First, we received comments regarding the descriptors for HCPCS codes G0173 and G0251, indicating that these codes did not distinguish image-guided robotic SRS systems from other forms of linear accelerator-based SRS systems to account for the cost variation in delivering these services. In response, for CY 2004 we created two new G-codes (G0339 and G0340) to describe complete and fractionated image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based SRS treatment. We placed HCPCS code G0339 in APC 1528 at a payment rate of $5,250, and HCPCS code G0340 in APC 1525 at a payment rate of $3,750. Second, we received comments on HCPCS code G0242 which requested that we modify the code descriptor to avoid confusion and misuse of the code, and also to appropriately describe treatment planning for both linear accelerator-based and Cobalt 60-based SRS treatments. In response, for CY 2004, we created HCPCS code G0338 to distinguish linear accelerator-based SRS treatment planning from Cobalt 60-based SRS treatment planning. We placed HCPCS code G0338 in APC 1516 at a payment rate of $1,450.

In CY 2005, there were no changes to the coding or New Technology APC payment rates for the SRS planning or treatment delivery codes from CY 2004. We stated in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65711) that any SRS code changes would be premature without cost data to support a code restructuring. Therefore, we maintained HCPCS codes G0173, G0242, G0243, G0251, G0338, G0339, and G0340 in their respective New Technology APCs for CY 2005. We further stated that until we had completed an analysis of claims for these procedure codes, we would continue to maintain HCPCS codes G0173, G0242, G0243, G0251, G0338, G0339, and G0340 in their respective New Technology APCs for CY 2005 as we considered the adoption of CPT codes to describe all SRS procedures for CY 2006.

At its February 2005 meeting, the APC Panel discussed the clinical and resource cost similarities between planning for Cobalt 60-based and linear accelerator-based SRS. The APC Panel also discussed the use of CPT codes instead of specific G-codes to describe the services involved in SRS planning, noting the clinical similarities in radiation treatment planning regardless of the mode of treatment delivery. Given the APC Panel's thoughts about the possible need for CMS to separately track planning for SRS, the APC Panel eventually recommended that we create a single HCPCS code to encompass both Cobalt 60-based and linear accelerator-based SRS planning. Because we had no programmatic need to separately track SRS planning services, in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68585) we discontinued HCPCS codes G0242 and G0338 for the reporting of charges for SRS planning and instructed hospitals to bill charges for SRS planning, regardless of the mode of treatment delivery, using all of the available CPT codes that most accurately reflect the services provided.

Furthermore, the APC Panel recommended that we make no changes to the coding or APC placement of SRS treatment delivery HCPCS codes G0173, G0243, G0251, G0339, and G0340 for CY 2006. In addition, presenters to the APC Panel described ongoing deliberations among interested professional societies around the descriptions and coding for SRS. The APC Panel and presenters suggested that we wait for the outcome of these deliberations before making any significant changes to SRS delivery coding or payment rates. To date, we have received no report from participating professional societies as to the outcome of such deliberations.

In response to comments for CY 2006 regarding the mature technology and stable median costs associated with Cobalt 60-based SRS treatment delivery described by G0243, we reassigned G0243 from a New Technology APC to new clinical APC 0127 (Stereotactic Radiosurgery) with a payment rate of $7,305 established based on the CY 2004 median cost of G0243. We made no changes for CY 2006 to the New Technology APC assignments of the other four SRS treatment codes, specifically, G0173, G0251, G0339, and G0340.

Since we first established the full group of SRS treatment delivery codes in CY 2004, we now have 2 years of hospital claims data reflecting the costs of each of these services. Based on analysis of our claims data from CY 2004 and CY 2005, the median costs for linear accelerator-based SRS treatment delivery procedures as described by HCPCS codes G0173, G0251, G0339, and G0340 have been stable and generally lower than our New Technology APC payment rates in effect from CY 2004 through CY 2006. Specifically, the payment rate for HCPCS code G0173, a complete course of non-image guided, non-robotic linear accelerator-based SRS treatment, has been set at $5,250, yet our claims data indicate a median cost of $2,802 from CY 2004 claims and $3,665 from CY 2005 claims, based upon hundreds of single claims from each year. For HCPCS code G0251, fractionated non-image guided, non-robotic linear accelerator-based SRS treatment, the corresponding median costs have been $1,028 and $1,386 based upon over 1,000 single claims from each year, and relatively consistent with the procedure's New Technology APC payment of $1,150. With respect to the complete course of therapy in one session or first fraction of image-guided, robotic linear accelerator-based SRS, described by HCPCS code G0339, its median costs have been $4,917 and $4,809 for CY 2004 and CY 2005 respectively, based upon over 500 single bills in each year, in comparison with the procedure's payment rate of $5,250 for those years. Lastly, the median costs of HCPCS code G0340, the second through fifth sessions of image-guided, robotic linear accelerator-based SRS treatment, have been $2,502 for CY 2004 and $2,917 for CY 2005 as determined by over 1,000 single bills during each year, significantly lower than its payment rate of $3,750. Unquestionably, the claims data from CY 2004 and CY 2005 for linear accelerator-based SRS treatment delivery services reveal highly stable median costs from year to year based on significant claims volume.

Based on the above findings, we believe that we have adequate claims data to assign the SRS treatment delivery procedures to clinically appropriate APCs, and we believe that such movement is appropriate. For CY 2007, we are proposing to create several new SRS clinical APCs of different levels to assign the HCPCS codes describing linear accelerator-based SRS treatment, G0173, G0251, G0339, and G0340, based on their clinical and hospital resource similarities and differences. In particular, we are proposing to assign HCPCS codes G0339 and G0173 to the same Level III SRS APC, because we believe these codes that describe the complete or first fraction of all types of linear accelerator-based SRS treatments have substantial hospital resource and clinical similarity, as observed in their median costs and recognized previously in their equivalent New Technology APC payments. The codes describing subsequent fractions of image-guided, robotic and non-image guided, non-robotic linear accelerator-based SRS treatments will each be assigned to their own clinical APCs, as they demonstrate significant differences in resource utilization as reflected in their median costs. Their previous assignments to different New Technology APCs anticipated these resource distinctions. We are proposing to continue our assignment of HCPCS code G0243 for Cobalt 60-based SRS treatment delivery to clinical APC 0127, renamed Level IV Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Our proposed reassignments of SRS services from New Technology APCs to clinical APCs are listed in Table 8 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2006 SI CY 2006 APC CY 2006 payment rate Proposed CY 2007 SI Proposed CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2007 APC median cost
G0173 Linear acc stereo radsur com S 1528 $5,250.00 S 0067 $4,059.61
G0251 Linear acc based stereo radio S 1513 1,150.00 S 0065 1,386.20
G0339 Robot lin-radsurg com, first S 1528 5,250.00 S 0067 4,059.61
G0340 Robot lin-radsurg fractx 2-5 S 1525 3,750.00 S 0066 2,916.68

d. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Services

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that assists surgeons presurgery by measuring and mapping brain activity. It may be used for epilepsy and brain tumor patients. Since CY 2002, the MEG procedures described by CPT codes 95965 (Meg, spontaneous), 95966 (Meg, evoked, single), and 95967 (Meg, evoked, each additional) have been assigned to New Technology APCs. In the July 25, 2005 proposed rule (70 FR 42709), we proposed to reassign MEG procedures to clinical APC 0430 using CY 2004 claims data to establish median costs on which the CY 2006 payment rates would be based. This proposal involved the reassignment of the three MEG procedures, specifically CPT codes 95965, 95966, and 95967, from three separate New Technology APCs into one new clinical APC with a status indicator of "T." Commenters to this proposal believed that their assignment to clinical APC 0430 would be inappropriate because the proposed payment level of $674 was inadequate to cover the costs of the procedures, and because the procedures should not be assigned to only one level as their required hospital resources differ significantly. They further stated that our data did not represent the true costs of the procedures because MEG procedures are performed on very few Medicare patients.

Analysis of our hospital data for claims submitted from CY 2002 through CY 2005 indicates that these procedures are rarely performed on Medicare beneficiaries. For claims submitted from CY 2002 through CY 2005, our single claims data show that there were annually only between 2 and 23 claims submitted for CPT code 95965, 3 and 7 claims for CPT code 95966, and only 1 for CPT code 95967. Additionally, the hospital claims median costs for these codes have varied widely, perhaps due to our small volume of claims. The median cost for CPT code 95965 has ranged from $332 using CY 2002 claims to $3,166 based upon CY 2005 claims. The median cost for CPT code 95966 has varied widely from CY 2002 to CY 2005. For single claims submitted during CY 2002, the median cost was $1,949, while it was $507 for CY 2003, $1,435 for CY 2004, and $701 from 3 single claims for CY 2005. The median cost for CPT code 95967 based upon 1 single claim from CY 2005 claims is $217. We have no hospital median cost data for CPT code 95967 prior to CY 2005.

In the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68579), we stated that we carefully considered our claims data, information provided by the commenters, and the APC Panel recommendation for CY 2006 that we retain the MEG procedures in New Technology APCs. As a result of this analysis, we determined that using a 50/50 blend of the code specific median costs from our most recent CY 2004 hospital claims data and the CY 2005 New Technology APC code-specific payments amounts as the basis for assignment of the procedures for CY 2006 would be an appropriate way to recognize both the current payment rates for the procedures, which were originally based on the theoretical costs to hospitals of providing MEG services, and the median costs based upon our hospital claims data regarding actual MEG services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by hospitals. Therefore, CPT codes 95965, 95966, and 95967 were assigned to different New Technology APCs for CY 2006 based on this blended methodology, with payment rates of $2,750, $1,250, and $850 respectively.

At the March 2006 APC Panel meeting, the Panel recommended that CMS move CPT codes 95965 (MEG, spontaneous), 95966 (MEG, evoked, single), and 95967 (MEG, evoked, each additional) from their CY 2006 New Technology APCs which were assigned based on the blended methodology described above to clinical APC(s) for CY 2007. Following that meeting, interested parties have provided us with CY 2005 charge and cost information from six hospitals that provided MEG services. These external data show wide variation in hospitals' costs and charges for MEG procedures, with generally higher values for CPT code 95965 and lower values for CPT codes 95966 and 95967 but no consistent proportionate relationship among those costs and charges. In some cases, the charges and costs for CPT codes 95966 and 95967 are quite similar for the two related services, one of which describes MEG for a single modality of evoked magnetic fields and the other that describes MEG for each additional modality of evoked magnetic fields. The individual hospital cost and charge data for specific services demonstrate significant variations of up to six fold across the hospitals, with an apparent inverse relationship between the numbers of services provided and the costs of the procedures. This finding is not unexpected, given the dependence of MEG procedures on the use of expensive capital equipment. As we have previously stated, our OPPS payment rates generally reflect the costs that are associated with providing care to Medicare beneficiaries in cost-efficient settings. For emerging technologies, we establish payment rates for new services that lack hospital claims data based on realistic utilization projections for all such services delivered in cost-efficient hospital outpatient settings. Given that we now have 4 years of hospital claims data for MEG procedures, because MEG is no longer a new technology, we do not believe these external data from 6 hospitals that performed MEG services in CY 2005 provide a better estimate of the hospital resources used in MEG procedures during the care of Medicare beneficiaries than our standard OPPS historical claims methodology.

We agree with the APC Panel and are proposing to accept their recommendation to move the MEG CPT codes into clinical APCs for CY 2007. While the volumes for the MEG procedures are low, almost all procedures, including those with very low Medicare volume, are assigned to clinical APCs under the OPPS, with their payment rates based on the median costs of their assigned APCs. Therefore, we are proposing to assign CPT code 95965 to new clinical APC 0038 (Spontaneous MEG) with a proposed median cost of $3,166.30 and to assign both CPT codes 95966 and 95967 to APC 0209 (Level II MEG, Extended EEG Studies, and Sleep Studies) with a proposed median cost of $709.36. We believe that the assignment of CPT codes 95966 and 95967 to APC 0209 is appropriate because MEG studies are similar to EEGs and sleep studies in measuring activity of the brain over a significant time period, and our hospital claims data show that their hospital resources are also relatively comparable. MEG procedures and their CY 2007 proposed APC assignments are displayed in Table 9.

HCPCS Code Short descriptor CY 2006 SI CY 2006 APC CY 2006 payment rate Proposed CY 2007 SI Proposed CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2007 APC median cost
95965 Meg, spontaneous S 1523 $2,750.00 S 0038 $3,166.30
95966 Meg, evoked, single S 1514 1,250.00 S 0209 709.36
95967 Meg, evoked, each additional S 1510 850.00 S 0209 709.36

As these procedures are performed on very few Medicare patients, we expect to continue to have small Medicare claims volumes for MEG services each year. However, we are confident that over time our claims data for these procedures will become more consistent and reflective of the full hospital resources used in MEG services, especially because only a small subset of hospitals provide MEG services. We have been told that hospitals performing MEG procedure recently have been paying increased attention to accurately reporting charges for all necessary hospital resources on their claims. We are optimistic that both increased public awareness of Medicare coding for these procedures and improved understanding of the standard OPPS methodology for establishing APC payment rates should result in improved claims data in the future that more accurately reflect the required hospital resources.

e. Other Services in New Technology APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Other New Technology Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Other than the PET, PET/CT, and SRS new technology services discussed above, there are 23 procedures currently assigned to New Technology APCs for which we believe we also have data adequate to support their assignment to clinical APCs. For CY 2007, we are proposing to reassign these procedures to clinically appropriate APCs, applying their CY 2005 claims data to develop their clinical APC median costs on which payments would be based. These procedures and their proposed APC assignments are displayed in Table10.

HCPCS Code Short descriptor CY 2006 SI CY 2006 APC CY 2006 payment rate Proposed CY 2007 SI Proposed CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2007 APC median cost
0003T Cervicography S 1492 $15.00 T 0191 $9.22
0101T Extracorp shockwv tx,hi enrg T 1547 850.00 T 0050 1,548.05
0102T Extracorp shockwv tx,anesth T 1547 850.00 T 0050 1,548.05
0133T Esophageal implant injexn T 1556 1,750.00 T 0422 1,704.85
19296 Place po breast cath for rad S 1524 3,250.00 T 0030 2,533.62
19297 Place breast cath for rad S 1523 2,750.00 T 0029 1,822.38
20982 Ablate, bone tumor(s) perq T 1557 1,850.00 T 0050 1,548.05
28890 High energy eswt, plantar f T 1547 850.00 T 0050 1,548.05
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath T 1564 4,750.00 T 0623 1,703.97
77421 Stereoscopic x-ray guidance S 1502 75.00 S 0257 88.39
78804 Tumor imaging, whole body S 1508 650.00 S 0408 308.82
79403 Hematopoietic nuclear tx S 1507 550.00 S 0413 315.17
90473 Immune admin oral/nasal S 1491 5.00 S 0436 10.71
90474 Immune admin oral/nasal addl S 1491 5.00 S 0436 10.71
91035 G-esoph reflx tst w/electrod S 1506 450.00 X 0361 242.86
C9716 Radiofrequency energy to anu S 1519 1,750.00 T 0150 1,818.31
G0248 Demonstrate use home inr mon S 1503 150.00 V 0604 49.45
G0249 Provide test material,equipm S 1503 150.00 V 0604 49.45
G0293 Non-cov surg proc,clin trial S 1505 350.00 X 0340 38.52
G0294 Non-cov proc, clinical trial S 1502 75.00 X 0340 38.52
G0375 Smoke/tobacco counseling 3-10 S 1491 5.00 X 0031 10.60
G0376 Smoke/tobacco counseling 10 S 1491 5.00 X 0031 10.60
G3001 Admin + supply, tositumomab S 1522 2,250.00 S 0442 1,515.80

D. Proposed APC-Specific Policies

1. Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes (APCs 0024, 0025, 0027)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes" at the beginning of your comment.)

For CY 2006, the American Medical Association (AMA) made comprehensive changes, including code additions, deletions, and revisions, accompanied by new and revised introductory language, parenthetical notes, subheadings and cross-references, to the Integumentary, Repair (Closure) subsection of surgery in the CPT book to facilitate more accurate reporting of skin grafts, skin replacements, skin substitutes, and local wound care. In particular, the section of the CPT book previously titled "Free Skin Grafts" and containing codes for skin replacement and skin substitute procedures was renamed, reorganized, and expanded. New and existing CPT codes related to skin replacement surgery and skin substitutes were organized into five subsections: Surgical Preparation, Autograft/Tissue Cultured Autograft, Acellular Dermal Replacement, Allograft/Tissue Cultured Allogeneic Skin Substitute, and Xenograft.

As part of the CY 2006 CPT code update in the newly named "Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes" section, certain codes were deleted that previously described skin allograft and tissue cultured and acellular skin substitute procedures, including CPT 15342 (Application of bilaminate skin substitute/neodermis; 25 sq cm); CPT 15343 (Application of bilaminate skin substitute/neodermis; each additional 25 sq cm); CPT 15350 (Application of allograft, skin; 100 sq cm or less), and CPT 15351 (Application of allograft, skin; each additional 100 sq cm). Thirty-seven new CPT codes were created in the "Skin Replacement Surgery and Skin Substitutes" section, and these codes received interim final status indicators and APC assignments in the CY 2006 final rule with comment period and were subject to comment.

At its March 2006 meeting, the APC Panel heard several presentations on some of the new CY 2006 CPT codes for skin replacement and skin substitute procedures, and CMS has received additional information from the public regarding a number of these services. In particular, 18 new CPT codes that were created to more specifically describe skin allograft, skin replacement, and skin substitute procedures were the subject of the APC Panel discussion and recommendations. These codes are as follows:

• CPT 15170 (Acellular dermal replacement, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15171 (Acellular dermal replacement, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof)

• CPT 15175 (Acellular dermal replacement, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15176 (Acellular dermal replacement, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof)

• CPT 15300 (Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15301 (Allograft skin for temporary wound closure; trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof)

• CPT 15320 (Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15321 (Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof)

• CPT 15340 (Tissue cultured allogeneic skin substitute; first 25 sq cm or less)

• CPT 15341 (Tissue cultured allogeneic skin substitute; each additional 25 sq cm)

• CPT 15360 (Tissue cultured allogeneic dermal substitute; trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15361 (Tissue cultured allogeneic dermal substitute; trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof)

• CPT 15365 (Tissue cultured allogeneic dermal substitute, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15366 (Tissue cultured allogeneic dermal substitute, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15420 (Xenograft skin (dermal), for temporary wound closure, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15421 (Xenograft skin (dermal), for temporary wound closure, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof)

• CPT 15430 (Acellular xenograft implant; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children)

• CPT 15431 (Acellular xenograft implant; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof).

The CY 2006 interim final APC assignments of these codes, the recommendations made by the APC Panel at its March 2006 meeting, and our proposed placement of the codes for CY 2007 are listed in Table 11 below. Note that in general, biological skin substitutes and replacements used in procedures described by these CPT codes are proposed for separate payment under the OPPS for CY 2007, according to the methodology outlined in section V. of the preamble of this proposed rule.

CPT code Short descriptor CY 2006 assignment APC SI APC median APC panel recommendation CY 2007 proposed assignment APC SI APC median
15170 Cell graft trunk/arm/legs 24 T $92.22 27 25 T $314.58
15171 Cell graft t/arm/leg add-on 24 T 92.22 25 25 T 314.58
15175 Acellular graft, f/n/hf/g 24 T 92.22 27 25 T 314.58
15176 Acell graft, f/n/hf/g/add-on 24 T 92.22 25 25 T 314.58
15300 Apply skin allograft, t/arm/lg 27 T 1081.66 N/A 25 T 314.58
15301 Apply sknallograft t/a/l addl 25 T 315.37 N/A 25 T 314.58
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g 25 T 315.37 27 25 T 314.58
15321 Apply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add 25 T 315.37 25 25 T 314.58
15340 Apply cult skin substitute 24 T 92.22 27 25 T 314.58
15341 Apply cult skin sub add-on 24 T 92.22 25 25 T 314.58
15360 Apply cult derm sub, t/a/l 24 T 92.22 27 25 T 314.58
15361 Aply cult derm sub t/a/l/ add-on 24 T 92.22 25 25 T 314.58
15365 Apply cult derm sub f/n/hf/g 24 T 92.22 27 25 T 314.58
15366 Apply cult derm f/hf/g add 24 T 92.22 25 25 T 314.58
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g 25 T 315.37 27 25 T 314.58
15421 Apply skn xgraft, f/n/hf/g add 25 T 315.37 25 25 T 314.58
15430 Apply acellular xenograft 25 T 315.37 27 25 T 314.58
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add 25 T 315.37 25 25 T 314.58

We reviewed the presentations to the APC Panel; the APC Panel's recommendations; the CPT code descriptors, introductory explanations, cross-references, and parenthetical notes; the clinical characteristic of the procedures; and the code-specific median costs for all related CPT codes available from our CY 2005 claims data. While we agree with the APC Panel that the codes currently placed in APC 0024 (Level I Skin Repair) should be assigned to an APC with a higher median cost for CY 2007, we disagree that these procedures should be placed in APC 0027 (Level IV Skin Repair). APC Panel presenters reasoned that some of the codes (CPTs 15170, 15175, 15320, 15340, 15360, 15365, 15420, and 15430) for the first increment of body surface area treated should be placed in APC 0027 because they are similar to CPT code 15300 (Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or less, or one percent of body area of infants and children). Upon further review of the clinical and expected hospital resource characteristics of CPT code 15300, we believe that this procedure is not appropriately placed in APC 0027. Split-thickness and full thickness skin autograft procedures currently assigned to APC 0027 are likely to require greater hospital resources, including additional operating room time and special equipment, in comparison to application of a separately paid allograft skin product. Instead, for CY 2007 we are proposing to reassign CPT code 15300 to APC 0025 (Level II Skin Repair), with an APC median cost of $314.58. We agree, in principle, that other CPT codes for the first increment of body surface area treated with a skin replacement or skin substitute are similar clinically and from a hospital resource perspective to CPT code 15300 and are, therefore, proposing to assign these procedures to APC 0025 as well for CY 2007.

Similarly, presenters reasoned that the related add-on codes (CPTs 15171, 15176, 15321, 15342, 15361, 15366, 15421, and 15431) for procedures to treat additional body surface areas are similar to CPT code 15301 (Allograft skin for temporary wound closure, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or each additional one percent of body area of infants and children, or part thereof) in terms of required hospital resources. CPT code 15301 is assigned to APC 0025 for CY 2006. We are proposing to maintain the assignment of CPT code 15301 to APC 0025 for CY 2007 and to reassign the other add-on codes to this APC. Note that APC 0025 has a status indicator of "T," so that the add-on codes will experience the standard OPPS multiple surgical procedure reduction when properly billed with the first body surface area treatment codes that are assigned to the same clinical APC. We believe that this reduction in payment for the procedural resources associated with the add-on services is appropriate.

2. Treatment of Fracture/Dislocation (APC 0046)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Treatment of Fracture/Dislocation" at the beginning of your comment.)

APC 0046 is a large clinical APC to which many procedures related to the percutaneous or open treatment of fractures and dislocations are assigned for CY 2006. Most of the approximately 100 procedures in the APC are relatively low volume, with even fewer single bills available for ratesetting. The median costs of the significant procedures in this APC as configured for CY 2006 range from a low of about $1,415 to a high of about $3,893. We received comments to the CY 2006 proposed rule (70 FR 42674) requesting that we distinguish procedures containing "with or without external fixation" in their descriptors to provide greater payments when external fixation is used to treat fractures. The commenters explained that when external fixation devices are used, the costs of the procedures increase, and, therefore, the current APC placement significantly underpays those procedures in those instances. In the CY 2006 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68607), we declined to reassign procedures that could include external fixation at that time but we acknowledged that we had treated APC 0046 as an exception to the 2 times rule for several years. For CY 2006, we again treated APC 0046 as an exception to the 2 times rule, but noted we would ask the APC Panel to consider whether this APC could be reconfigured to improve its clinical and resource homogeneity.

At the March 2006 meeting of the APC Panel, we asked the Panel to consider a possible reconfiguration of APC 0046 based on partial year CY 2005 claims data. The reconfiguration would create three new APCs and would divide the codes in APC 0046 among them. The APC Panel recommended that CMS continue to evaluate the refinement of APC 0046 (Open/Percutaneous Treatment Fracture or Dislocation) into at least three APC levels, with consideration of a fourth level should data support this additional level. We are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation and are proposing for CY 2007 to split APC 0046 into three new APCs: APC 0062 (Level I Treatment Fracture/Dislocation); APC 0063 (Level II Treatment Fracture/Dislocation); and APC 0064 (Level III Treatment Fracture/Dislocation). To ensure clinical and resource homogeneity in the new APCs, their proposed configurations are based on the procedure code descriptors, clinical considerations specific to each procedure, and service-specific hospital resource utilization as shown in the claims data from CY 2005. Restructuring APC 0046 into these three new APCs eliminates 2 times rule violations in the Fracture/Dislocation series.

We are not currently proposing a fourth APC level in the Fracture/Dislocation series because we do not believe our claims data are sufficiently robust and consistent from year to year to support differential payment for another service level. One code, CPT 27615 (Radical resection of tumor (e.g., malignant neoplasm), soft tissue of leg or ankle area), is not clinically coherent with the other procedures in APC 0046, and we are proposing to reassign this procedure outside of the Fracture/Dislocation series to APC 0050 (Level II Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot) for CY 2007.

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3. Electrophysiologic Recording/Mapping (APC 0087)

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At its March 2006 meeting, the APC Panel heard testimony from a presenter who asked that the Panel recommend that CPT codes 93609 (intraventricular and/or intra-atrial mapping of tachycardia, add-on), 93613 (intracardiac electrophysiologic 3-D mapping), and 93631 (intra-operative epicardial endocardial pacing and mapping to localize zone of slow conduction for surgical correction) be removed from APC 0087. The presenter asked the APC Panel to recommend that these codes be placed in APC 0086 for improved clinical and resource alignment. The presenter indicated that the median costs for these CPT codes were more than two times the median cost of the least costly HCPCS code in APC 0087 and, therefore, constituted a 2 times violation. The presenter also indicated that the median cost of APC 0087 had declined in recent years, and argued that the payment rate for APC 0087 was too low to adequately compensate providers for these services.

The APC Panel did not recommend that CMS move these codes from APC 0087 to APC 0086, but instead recommended that CMS maintain the three codes in APC 0087 for CY 2007. The APC Panel noted that, due to the low volume of these and other services assigned to APC 0087, under the CMS' rules there was no 2 times violation in APC 0087. Moreover, the APC Panel found that the services under discussion were cardiac electrophysiologic mapping services, like other procedures also assigned to APC 0087, and were, therefore, clinically coherent with other services in APC 0087. The APC Panel did not believe that these three cardiac electrophysiologic mapping procedures were similar clinically or from a resource perspective to the intracardiac catheter ablation procedures residing in APC 0086. We agree with the APC Panel's assessment and are accepting this APC Panel recommendation. Therefore, we are proposing that CPT codes 93609, 93613, and 93631 remain assigned to APC 0087 for CY 2007.

4. Insertion of Mesh or Other Prosthesis (APC 0154)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Insertion of Mesh or Other Prosthesis" at the beginning of your comment.)

During the March 2006 APC Panel meeting, a presenter requested that we reassign CPT code 57267 (Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior compartment), vaginal approach) to a more clinically and resource-appropriate APC than its CY 2006 assignment to APC 0154 (Hernia/Hydrocele Procedures). The presenter expressed concern that the procedure is currently assigned to an APC with a "T" status indicator and stated that payment would be more accurate if it were assigned to an APC that has an "S" status indicator. The mesh insertion procedure is a CPT add-on code and is, by definition, performed at the same time as certain other procedures and will, therefore, be discounted every time it is performed. The presenter objected to our assignment of CPT code 57267 to an APC that is subject to the multiple procedure discount because it is always a secondary procedure, and the discounted payment amount is not adequate to pay even for the cost of the implantable mesh. The presenter also believed that its assignment to an APC where hernia and hydrocele procedures were also assigned was clinically inappropriate.

The APC Panel recommended that CMS reassign CPT code 57267 to a more clinically and resource-appropriate APC.

In the CY 2005 claims data, the median cost for CPT code 57267 is $529.14, the lowest by far for procedures in APC 0154, which has an APC median cost of $1,821 for CY 2007. However, the median cost of CPT code 57267 is based on only 6 single claims of the total 1,038 submitted for the service. Because the procedure always is performed in addition to other related procedures, we expect that claims for this service will be multiple claims. Therefore, we are not confident that the procedure's median cost based upon the six single claims is accurate.

Therefore, in order to obtain more information about the cost of the procedure, we performed additional analyses of CY 2005 claims data in an attempt to specifically explore the cost of the mesh implant packaged into the payment for CPT code 57267. We believe that a significant portion of the procedural cost should be related to the cost of the mesh, based on information presented at the March 2006 APC Panel meeting. We looked at all claims that included charges for the HCPCS code for implantable mesh (C1781) and either CPT code 57267 or 49568 (Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for incisional or ventral hernia repair). We examined the bills for CPT code 49568 in addition to those for CPT code 57267 because it is a high volume procedure that also uses implantable mesh, and we expected that the extra volume would improve our chances of identifying meaningful charge data.

We found 210 claims with charges reported for both CPT code 57267 and HCPCS code C1781 on the same day and 6,345 claims with reported charges for both CPT code 49568 and HCPCS code C1781 on the same day. Costs developed from these two claims subsets included the cost of the implanted mesh device that was used in performing the procedure. Table 13 below displays the median costs from those claims. The costs shown in the column titled "Line-item Median Cost" are those we obtained by looking at all CY 2005 OPPS claims on which charges for both the procedure code (either CPT code 57267 or 49568) and the code for the implantable mesh (HCPCS code C1781) were reported. The costs shown in the column titled "Single Claims Median Cost" are the median costs calculated using only single procedure claims for the specific procedure that also included the C-code for the mesh.

Our additional data analysis supports the APC Panel presenter's assertion that the cost of the mesh is greater than 50 percent of the total cost of CPT code 57267, but it also indicates that the mesh cost is far less than 50 percent of the payment amount for APC 0154. In CY 2006 the payment rate for APC 0154 is $1,704.59, and the payment when the multiple procedure discount is taken is $852.30, which is much greater than both the line-item median cost of the mesh and the median single claims cost of CPT code 57267 (which explicitly includes the implantable mesh) reflected in our claims data.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Line-item median cost Single claims median cost CY 2006 APC 0154 payment amount (T status)
57267 Insert mesh/pelvic flr add-on $423.28 $529.14 $1,704.59
C1781 (billed with 57267) Mesh (implantable) 383.35 N/A N/A
49568 Hernia repair w/mesh 363.41 1,323.29 1,704.59
C1781 (billed with 49568) Mesh (implantable) 242.20 N/A N/A

We agree with the APC Panel that the procedure should be assigned to a more clinically appropriate APC, and therefore, we are proposing to accept its recommendation and reassign CPT code 57267 to APC 0195 (Level IX Female Reproductive Procedures), with status indicator "T" for CY 2007. The proposed median cost of APC 0195 is $1,777 for CY 2007, very comparable to the CY 2006 median cost of APC 0154, where CPT code 57267 is currently assigned. The median cost for the procedure remains very low in comparison with other procedures assigned to APC 0195, so that payment for the service when the multiple procedure reduction is applied should be appropriate. While not affecting the procedure's payment significantly, this reassignment improves the clinical homogeneity of APCs 0154 and 0195.

5. Percutaneous Renal Cryoablation (APC 0163)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Percutaneous Renal Cryoablation" at the beginning of your comment.)

During the March 2006 APC Panel meeting, a presenter requested that we reassign CPT code 0135T (Ablation renal tumor(s), unilateral, percutaneous, cryotherapy) to APC 0423 (Level II Percutaneous Abdominal and Biliary Procedures). The presenter provided information about the costs of performing these procedures and compared the resource requirements for the procedures to those for CPT code 47382 (Ablation, one or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency), which is currently assigned to APC 0423. The presenter proposed reassignment of CPT code 0135T to APC 0423 because that is where CPT code 47382 is assigned, and stated that the costs of the two procedures are very similar.

The APC Panel recommended that we assign CPT code 0135T to APC 0423 for CY 2007.

CPT code 0135T is new for CY 2006 and therefore, we have no claims data on which to base our APC assignment decision. The procedure currently has an interim assignment to APC 0163 (Level IV Cystourethroscopy and Other Genitourinary Procedures), with a CY 2006 payment amount of $1,999.35.

We are proposing to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to reassign CPT code 0135T to APC 0423 for CY 2007. We believe that assignment of CPT code 0135T to APC 0423 is clinically appropriate, and that the CY 2007 median cost of APC 0423 of $2,410 is reasonably close to our expectations regarding the resource requirements for the renal cryoablation procedure.

6. Keratoprosthesis (APC 0244)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Keratophrosthesis" at the beginning of your comment.)

CPT code 65770 is a surgical procedure for implantation of a keratoprosthesis, an artificial cornea. The keratoprosthesis device that is required for the implantation is described by HCPCS code C1818 (Integrated keratoprosthesis), a device category that received transitional pass-through payment under the OPPS from July 2003 through December 2005. When the device came off pass-through status for CY 2006 and its costs were packaged into the implantation procedure, CPT code 65770 continued to be assigned to APC 0244 (Corneal Transplant), with a payment rate of about $2,275, despite an increase in the median cost of the implantation procedure of about $1,200 associated with the packaging of the device. There is no 2 times violation in APC 0244 for CY 2006.

At the March 2006 meeting of the APC Panel, following a presentation regarding the procedure to implant a keratoprosthesis that described the clinical and hospital resource characteristics of CPT code 65770, the Panel recommended moving CPT code 65770 to a more appropriate APC in order to make appropriate payment. We agree with the recommendation of the APC Panel. Claims data from CY 2005 demonstrate that the median cost for implantation of a keratoprosthesis of $3,127.51 remains significantly higher than the median costs of other procedures assigned to APC 0244, although there is no 2 times violation. In addition, CPT code 65770 contributes less than 1 percent of the single claims in the APC available for ratesetting, and it is likely to continue to be an uncommon procedure among Medicare beneficiaries, resulting in its persistent small contribution to the median cost of APC 0244. Therefore, for CY 2007 we are proposing to create a new APC 0293 (Level V Anterior Segment Eye Procedures) with a median cost of $3,127.51 and to move CPT code 65770 into that APC in order to more appropriately pay for the procedure and the related device.

7. Medication Therapy Management Services

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Medication Therapy Management Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Following a presentation at its March 2006 meeting, the APC Panel made two recommendations regarding Category III CPT codes for pharmacist medication therapy management services that were new for CY 2006. These services include CPT codes 0115T (medication therapy management services provided by a pharmacist, individual, face-to-face with patient, initial 15 min., w/assessment and intervention if provided; initial encounter), 0116T (medication therapy management; subsequent encounter), and 0117T (medication therapy management; additional 15 min.). These codes were assigned status indicator "B" in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, indicating that they are not recognized by the OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type, with comment indicator "NI" to identify them as subject to comment. The APC Panel recommended that we create a new APC, with a nominal payment, to which we would assign these codes; implement the assignment in July 2006, if possible, or otherwise in CY 2007; and provide guidance to hospitals on how and when these codes should be reported. We are not accepting the APC Panel's recommendations. Rather, we are proposing to continue to assign status indicator "B" to CPT codes 0115T, 0116T, and 0117T for CY 2007.

According to the AMA, the purpose of Category III CPT codes is to facilitate data collection on and assessment of new services and procedures. Medication therapy management services are not new services in the OPPS, as they have been provided to patients by hospitals in the past as components of a wide variety of services provided by hospitals, including clinic and emergency room visits, procedures, and diagnostic tests. As such, we believe their associated hospital resource costs are already incorporated into the OPPS payments for these other services that are based on historical hospital claims data. The three Category III CPT codes specifically describe medication therapy management services provided by a pharmacist. We have no need to distinguish medication therapy management services provided by a pharmacist in a hospital from medication therapy management services provided by other hospital staff, as the OPPS only makes payments for services provided incident to physicians' services. Hospitals providing medication therapy management services incident to physicians' services may choose a variety of staffing configurations to provide those services, taking into account other relevant factors such as State and local laws and hospital policies.

In general, we do not establish new clinical APCs for new codes and set payment rates for those APCs when we have no cost data for any services populating the APCs. New codes where we believe that there are no existing clinical APCs compatible with their expected clinical and hospital resource characteristics are often assigned to New Technology APCs until we have sufficient cost data to determine appropriate clinical APC assignments. However, these medication therapy management codes would not be eligible to map to New Technology APCs because they are not new services which are unrepresented in historical hospital claims data. As stated earlier, because we believe the costs of medication therapy management services are imbedded as a component within our claims data, we are confident that our claims data reflect the costs of pharmacist medication management services provided to hospital outpatients who are receiving hospital services.

8. Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application (APC 0651)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application" at the beginning of your comment.)

APC 0651 (Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application), contains only one code, CPT code 77778 (Complex interstitial application of brachytherapy sources). The coding, APC assignment, median cost, and resulting payment rate for CPT code 77778 have not been stable since the inception of the OPPS, and that instability has been a source of concern to hospitals that furnish the service and to specialty societies. The vast majority of claims for interstitial brachytherapy are for the treatment of patients with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The historical coding, APC assignments, and payment rates for CPT code 77778 and the related service CPT code 55859 (Transperitoneal placement of needles or catheters into the prostate for application of brachytherapy sources), are shown in Table 14.

OPPS CY Combination APC CPT code 77778 APC for 77778 CPT code 55859 APC for 55859 Source
2000 N/A $198.31 APC 312 $848.04 APC 162 Pass-through.
2001 N/A 205.495 APC 312 878.72 APC 162 Pass-through.
2002 N/A 6344.67 APC 312 2068.23 APC 163 Pass-through with pro rata reduction.
2003 (if prostate brachytherapy with iodine sources) G0261, APC 648, $5154.34 N/A N/A N/A N/A Packaged.
2003 (if prostate brachytherapy with palladium sources) G0256, APC 649, $5998.24 N/A N/A N/A N/A Packaged.
2003 (if not prostate brachytherapy, not including sources) N/A 2853.58 APC 651 1479.60 APC 163 Separate payment based on scaled median cost per source.
2004 N/A 558.24 APC 651 1848.55 APC 163 Cost.
2005 N/A 1248.93 APC 651 2055.63 APC 163 Cost.
2006 N/A 666.21 APC 651 1993.35 APC 163 Cost.

We have frequently been told by the public that the instability in our payment rates for APC 0651 creates difficulty in planning and budgeting for hospitals. Moreover, we have been told that in this case reliance on single procedure claims results in use of only incorrectly coded claims for prostate brachytherapy because, for application to the prostate, which is estimated to be 85 percent of all occurrences of CPT code 77778, a correctly coded claim is a multiple procedure claim. Specifically, we are told that a correctly coded claim for prostate brachytherapy should include, for the same date of service, both CPT codes 55859 and 77778, brachytherapy sources reported with C-codes, and typically separately coded imaging and radiation therapy planning services. We are further advised that in the cases of complex interstitial brachytherapy where sources are placed in sites other than the prostate, the charges for both placing the needles or catheters and for applying the sources may be reported by CPT code 77778 alone because there are no other specific CPT codes for placement of needles or catheters in those sites. In other cases, the placement of needles or catheters may be reported with not otherwise classified codes specific to the treated body area.

At the March 2006 APC Panel meeting, presenters urged the Panel to recommend that CMS use only single procedure claims that contain charges for brachytherapy sources on the same claim with CPT code 77778 to set the median cost for APC 0651. Presenters also urged that CMS adopt a process for using multiple procedure claims to set the median for APC 0651 that would sum the costs on multiple procedure claims containing CPT codes 77778 and 55859 (and no other separately payable services not on the bypass list) and, excluding the costs of sources, split the resulting aggregate median cost on the multiple procedure claim according to a preestablished attribution ratio between CPT codes 77778 and 55859. Presenters also urged that we provide hospital education on correct coding of brachytherapy services and devices of brachytherapy required to perform brachytherapy procedures. They indicated that any claim for a brachytherapy service that did not also report a brachytherapy source should be considered to be incorrectly coded and thus not reflective of the hospital resources required for the interstitial source application procedure. They believed that these claims should be excluded from use in establishing the median cost for APC 0651. They believed that hospitals which report the brachytherapy sources on their claims are more likely to report complete charges for the associated brachytherapy procedure than hospitals that do not report the separately payable brachytherapy sources.

The APC Panel recommended that CMS reevaluate the proposed payment for brachytherapy services in APC 0651 for CY 2007. The APC Panel also recommended that CMS formally work with the Coalition for the Advancement of Brachytherapy, American Brachytherapy Society, and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology to evaluate the methodology for setting brachytherapy service payment rates in APC 0651.

In response to the APC Panel recommendations, we are explicitly analyzing the standard OPPS methodology that we used in determining our proposed payment rate for APC 0651 in this proposed rule in the context of alternative multiple bill methodologies. In addition, we note that we routinely accept requests from interested organizations to discuss their views about OPPS payment policy issues.

The organizations that the APC Panel asked us to work with have frequently brought their concerns to our attention through the rulemaking process and otherwise. We will consider the input of any individual or organization to the extent allowed by Federal law including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). We establish the OPPS rates through regulations. We are required to consider the timely comments of interested organizations, establish the payment policies for the forthcoming year, and respond to the timely comments of all public commenters in the final rule in which we establish the payments for the forthcoming year.

For this proposed rule, we developed a median cost for APC 0651 using single procedure claims using the general OPPS process, but we also looked at multiple procedure claims that contain the most common combinations of codes used with APC 0651. Our single procedure claims process results in using 1,123 claims to calculate a median cost of $1028.93 for APC 0651. We have added CPT code 76965, a CPT code for ultrasound guidance that commonly appears on claims for complex interstitial brachytherapy, to the bypass list for CY 2007 after close clinical review because we believe that it would typically have little associated packaging. We believe that this change, along with maintenance of CPT code 77290 for complex therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting on the bypass list, is responsible for the growth in single procedure claims from the 381 single bills on which the APC 0651 median cost was calculated for the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period. However, only 6 of these 1,123 single and "pseudo" single claims also included brachytherapy sources used in complex interstitial brachytherapy source application, and the median cost for these 6 claims at $600.68 is significantly less than the median cost for all single claims. It is unclear why so many of these claims do not contain brachytherapy sources, which were separately paid at cost in CY 2005. Because we are proposing to pay separately for brachytherapy sources again for CY 2007, we see no reason to believe that these few claims for brachytherapy services that included sources, which also do not report CPT code 55859 for placement of needles or catheters into the prostate, are more correctly coded than those claims which do not separately report brachytherapy sources. We believe it is possible that hospitals billing CPT code 77778 and not the associated brachytherapy sources may have bundled their charges for the brachytherapy sources into their charge for CPT code 77778.

We also identified multiple procedure claims that contained both CPT codes 77778 and 55859 and also included any one or more of the following procedure codes, which have repeatedly appeared as common procedures that are reported on the same claim with CPT codes 55859 and 77778: 76000, 76965, or 77290. We then calculated median costs for interstitial prostate brachytherapy in two different ways: (1) Bypassing the line item charges for these three ancillary codes; and (2) packaging the costs of these three ancillary codes. We applied this methodology both (1) to all claims that met these criteria with and without sources and (2) to claims that met the criteria and also separately reported brachytherapy sources that would be expected to be reported with CPT code 77778. See Tables 15 and 16 below for the results of this investigation.

We found 10,571 multiple procedure claims with CPT codes 55859 and 77778 reported on the claim, including those both with and without separately reported sources. We found that 7,181 of the 10,571 claims contained any combination of the 3 ancillary codes (76000, 76965, or 77290). Table 15 shows the results of bypassing and packaging the line-item costs of the 3 ancillary procedures.

Frequency Minimum cost Maximum cost Mean cost Median cost
Ancillary Codes Packaged * 7180 $828.46 $11,202.81 $3,326.50 $3,062.99
Ancillary Codes Bypassed 7181 811.95 11,203.81 3,300.16 3,030.01
* 1 lost to trimming.

We found 9,791 multiple procedure claims with CPT codes 55859 and 77778 reported on the claim that also included brachytherapy sources that would be used with CPT code 77778. We found that 6,748 of the 9,791 claims contained any combination of the 3 ancillary codes. Table 16 shows the results of bypassing and packaging the line-item costs of the 3 ancillary procedures.

Frequency Minimum cost Maximum cost Mean cost Median cost
Ancillary Codes Packaged 6748 $890.56 $10,224.17 $3,240.13 $3,026.62
Ancillary Codes Bypassed 6748 912.81 10,307.37 3,215.75 2,992.60

The claims containing CPT codes 55859 and 77778 and any combination of the three identified ancillary codes have mean and median costs that are very close to one another, regardless of whether the hospital billed separately for the brachytherapy sources on the claim with the procedure codes. Moreover, most of the multiple procedure claims we identified contained sources. This leads us to conclude that the presence of sources on the claim does not make a significant difference in the median cost of the combined service.

Moreover, when we calculate the total median cost from single bills for the APCs for the two major procedures codes without regard to the separate payments that would be made for CPT codes 76000, 76965, and 77290, the sum of the CY 2007 proposed medians for APC 0651 and APC 0163 is $3,197.07, which is greater than the combination medians, even when the three ancillary services are packaged into the combination median. Under our proposed policies for CY 2007, hospitals would also be paid separately for brachytherapy sources, guidance services, and radiation therapy planning services that may be provided in support of services reported with CPT codes 55859 and 77778.

Therefore, we believe that the summed median cost for APC 0651 and APC 0163 results in an appropriate level of full payment for the dominant type of service provided under APC 0651, interstitial prostate brachytherapy. We are proposing to use the median cost of $1,028.93, as derived from all single bills for APC 0651 according to our standard OPPS methodology, to establish the median for that APC.

We recognize that prostate brachytherapy is not the sole use of CPT code 77778, although it is the predominant use. Costs attributable to the placement of needles and catheters and to the interstitial application of brachytherapy sources to sites other than the prostate may also be reported on claims whose data map to APC 0651. This clinically driven variability in the claims data is difficult to assess without adding additional levels of complexity to the issue by considering diagnoses in establishing payments rates. However, recognizing that a PPS is a system based on averages and, to the extent that claims for all types of complex interstitial brachytherapy source application are included in the body of claims used to set the median cost for APC 0651, we believe that the payment for these services is appropriate.

9. Single Allergy Tests (APC 0381)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Allergy Testing" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are proposing to continue with our methodology of differentiating single allergy tests ("per test") from multiple allergy tests ("per visit") by assigning these services to two different APCs to provide accurate payments for these tests in CY 2007. Multiple allergy tests are assigned to APC 0370, with a median cost calculated based on the standard OPPS methodology. We provided billing guidance in CY 2006 in Transmittal 804 (issued on January 3, 2006) specifically clarifying that hospitals should report charges for the CPT codes that describe single allergy tests to reflect charges "per test" rather than "per visit" and should bill the appropriate number of units of these CPT codes to describe all of the tests provided. However, our CY 2005 claims data available for the CY 2007 proposed rule do not yet reflect the improved and more consistent hospital billing practices of "per test" "for single allergy tests. Some claims for single allergy tests still appear to provide charges that represent a "per visit" charge, rather than a "per test" charge. Therefore, consistent with our payment policy for CY 2006, we are proposing to calculate a "per unit" median cost for APC 0381, based upon 349 claims containing multiple units or multiple occurrences of a single CPT code, where packaging on the claims is allocated equally to each unit of the CPT code. Using this methodology, we are proposing a median cost of $13.29 for APC 0381 for CY 2007. We are hopeful that the better and more accurate hospital reporting and charging practices for these single allergy test CPT codes beginning in CY 2006 will allow us to calculate the median cost of APC 0381 using the standard OPPS process in future OPPS updates.

10. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (APC 0659)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy" at the beginning of your comment.)

When hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is prescribed for promoting the healing of chronic wounds, it typically is prescribed for 90 minutes and billed using multiple units of HBOT on a single line or multiple occurrences of HBOT on a claim. In addition to the therapeutic time spent at full hyperbaric oxygen pressure, treatment involves additional time for achieving full pressure (descent), providing air breaks to prevent neurological and other complications from occurring during the course of treatment, and returning the patient to atmospheric pressure (ascent). The OPPS recognizes HCPCS code C1300 (Hyperbaric oxygen under pressure, full body chamber, per 30 minute interval) for HBOT provided in the hospital outpatient setting.

In the CY 2005 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65758 through 65759), we finalized a "per unit" median cost calculation for HBOT using only claims with multiple units or multiple occurrences of HCPCS code C1300 because delivery of a typical HBOT service requires more than 30 minutes. We observed that claims with only a single occurrence of the code were anomalies, either because they reflected terminated sessions or because they were incorrectly coded with a single unit. In the same rule, we also established that HBOT would not generally be furnished with additional services that might be packaged under the standard OPPS APC median cost methodology. This enabled us to use claims with multiple units or multiple occurrences. Finally, we also used each hospital's overall cost-to-charge ratio (CCR) to estimate costs for HCPCS code C1300 from billed charges rather than the CCR for the respiratory therapy cost center. Comments on the CY 2005 proposed rule effectively demonstrated that hospitals report the costs and charges for HBOT in a wide variety of cost centers. We used this methodology to estimate payment for HBOT in CYs 2005 and 2006. For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue using the same methodology to estimate a "per unit" median cost for HCPCS code C1300. Using 50,311 claims with multiple units or multiple occurrences, we estimate a median cost of $98.36.

11. Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans (APCs 0306, 0307)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Myocardial PET Scans" at the beginning of your comment.)

From August 2000 to December 31, 2005, under the OPPS we assigned to one clinical APC all myocardial positron emission tomography (PET) scan procedures, which were reported with multiple G-codes through March 31, 2005. Effective April 1, 2005, myocardial PET scans were reported with three CPT codes, specifically CPT codes 78459, 78491, and 78492, under the OPPS. Public comments to the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule suggested that the HCPCS codes describing multiple myocardial PET scans should be assigned to a separate APC from single study codes because their hospital resource costs are significantly higher than single scans. Review of the CY 2004 claims data for myocardial PET scans revealed a median cost of $2,482 for the 9 G-codes that describe multiple myocardial PET scans, based upon 978 single claims of 2,001 total claims for multiple scan procedures. The CY 2004 claims data showed a median cost of $800 for the 6 G-codes describing single PET studies, based on 391 single claims of 575 total claims. A review of CY 2003 claims data showed a similar pattern of significantly higher hospital costs for multiple myocardial PET studies in comparison with single studies, although there were fewer claims for the procedures in CY 2003 in comparison with CY 2004. In response to the comments received and based on this claims information, myocardial PET services were assigned to two clinical APCs for the CY 2006 OPPS. HCPCS codes for single scans were assigned to APC 0306 with a payment rate of $800.55, and HCPCS codes for the multiple scan procedures were assigned to APC 0307 with a payment rate of $2,484.88.

Analysis of the latest CY 2005 claims data for myocardial PET scans reveals that the APC median costs for the single and multiple myocardial PET codes are $836 and $680 respectively, based on 296 single claims for single studies and 1,150 single claims for multiple scan procedures. Despite more CY 2005 single claims for multiple scan procedures, the median cost of these procedures declined significantly from CY 2004 to CY 2005, dropping below the median cost of single studies. As indicated earlier, there was a significant coding change for myocardial PET services in CY 2005, with the reporting of a single CPT code for multiple studies (CPT code 78492) for most of CY 2005, in comparison with nine G-codes in CY 2004. We examined the single bills for multiple scan procedures from CY 2004 and noted 17 hospitals were represented, with the majority of those claims from a single hospital. In contrast, in the CY 2005 claims, 25 hospitals were represented in the single bills for multiple scan procedures, and no single hospital contributed a majority of claims to the median cost calculation. We also examined differences in charges associated with G-codes versus the CPT code to determine if hospitals had adjusted the charge for the CPT code to reflect the termination of the multiple study G-codes. However, the individual charging practices of hospitals did not appear to vary with the use of a G-code versus the CPT code in either the CY 2004 or the CY 2005 claims. Greater volume of claims and consistent charging for both the G-codes and CPT code by hospitals suggest that the median appropriately captures the greater variability in relative hospital costs for multiple myocardial PET studies in the CY 2005 claims data.

Based on our claims data, the use of myocardial PET scan technology has become more widely prevalent in hospitals, and as a result, we now have more data to support our proposed payment rates. We believe that the median costs from our CY 2005 claims data for myocardial PET scan services, calculated based upon our standard OPPS methodology and based on almost 1,500 single claims, for both the single and multiple scans, should be reflective of the hospital resources required to provide the services to Medicare beneficiaries in the outpatient hospital setting. Based on these data, the differential median costs of the single and multiple study procedures do not support the present two-level APC payment structure. Although we acknowledge that some people may believe that multiple scan procedures should require increased resources at some hospitals in comparison with single scans, particularly because of the longer scan times required for multiple studies, our data do not support a resource differential that would necessitate the placement of these single and multiple scan procedures into two separate APCs. As myocardial PET scans are being provided more frequently at a greater number of hospitals than in the past, it is possible that most hospitals performing multiple PET scans are particularly efficient in their delivery of higher volumes of these services and, therefore, incur hospital costs that are similar to those of single scans, which are provided less commonly.

When all myocardial PET scan procedure codes are combined into a single clinical APC, as they were prior to CY 2006, the APC median cost for myocardial PET services is about $721, very similar to the $703 median cost of their single CY 2005 clinical APC. Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing to assign CPT codes 78459, 78491, and 78492 to a single APC, specifically, APC 0307 titled Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging, with a proposed median cost of $721. We believe that the assignment of these three CPT codes to APC 0307 is appropriate as the CY 2005 claims data reveal that more hospitals are providing multiple myocardial PET scan services, most myocardial PET scans are multiple studies, and the hospital resource costs of single and multiple studies are similar. We believe that the proposed median cost appropriately reflects the hospital resources associated with providing myocardial PET scans to Medicare beneficiaries in cost-efficient settings. Further, we believe that the proposed rates are adequate to ensure appropriate access to these services for Medicare beneficiaries. We are seeking comments on our proposal to provide a single payment rate for all myocardial PET scans in CY 2007. The myocardial PET scan CPT codes and their CY 2007 proposed APC assignments are displayed in Table 17.

HCPCS code Short descriptor CY 2006 SI CY 2006 APC CY 2006 payment rate Proposed CY 2007 SI Proposed CY 2007 APC Proposed CY 2007 APC median cost
78459 Heart muscle imaging (PET) S 0306 $800.55 S 0307 $721.26
78491 Heart image (PET), single S 0306 800.55 S 0307 721.26
78492 Heart image (PET), multiple S 0307 2,484.88 S 0307 721.26

12. Radiology Procedures (APCs 0333, 0662, and Other Imaging APCs)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Radiology Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

At its March 2006 meeting, the APC Panel made three recommendations regarding radiology services. These include the following:

• Reaffirming the CY 2005 recommendation that CMS postpone implementation of the multiple procedure reduction policy for imaging services as included in the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule for CY 2007, to allow CMS to gather more data on the efficiencies associated with multiple imaging procedures that may already be reflected in OPPS payment rates for imaging services.

• Recommending that CMS review payment rates for computed tomography (CT) and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) procedures to ensure that their payment rates are comparatively consistent and that they accurately reflect resource use.

• Recommending that CMS invite comments on ways that hospitals can uniformly and consistently report charges and costs related to radiology services.

In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68707), we indicated that based on the APC Panel's recommendations and public comments received, we decided not to finalize our CY 2006 proposal to reduce OPPS payments for some second and subsequent diagnostic imaging procedures performed in the same session. Our analyses did not disprove the commenters' contentions that there are efficiencies already reflected in their hospital costs, and, therefore, their CCRs and the median costs for the procedures. Over the past 7 months, we have conducted additional studies of our hospital claims data for single and multiple diagnostic imaging procedures, and our analyses to date support continued deferral for CY 2007 of implementation of a multiple imaging procedure payment reduction policy in the OPPS. Therefore, we are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation to not adopt such a policy for CY 2007 pending the results of further analyses. Depending upon the findings from such studies, in a future rulemaking we may propose revisions to the structure of our rates to further refine these rates in the context of additional study findings.

We also are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation to review the CY 2007 proposed payment rates for CT and CTA procedures to ensure that their rates are comparatively consistent and accurately reflective of hospitals' resource costs. Presenters at the March 2006 APC Panel meeting indicated to the Panel that hospital resources for CTA procedures are similar to those for CT procedures that include scans without contrast followed by scans with contrast, but additional resources are required for the 3-dimensional reconstruction that is part of the CTA procedures. As a result of this image postprocessing, CTA scans display the vasculature in a 3-dimensional format rather than in the 2-dimensional cross-sectional images of conventional CT scans. Based upon CY 2005 claims data, the CY 2007 proposed median cost for APC 0333 for CT procedures that include scans without contrast material, followed by contrast scans to complete the studies is $309, and the CY 2007 proposed median cost for APC 0662 for CTA procedures is $304. As has been the case for the past several years, the median costs associated with these two APCs are virtually identical to one another and are also quite consistent with their historical costs from prior years of claims data. The CY 2007 proposed median costs for APCs 0333 and 0662 are based on about 500,000 and 150,000 single claims, respectively. The stability of these APC median costs, based on large numbers of single claims, is consistent with our belief that the median costs of these APCs accurately reflect hospitals' resource use. From CY 2004 to CY 2005 the number of CTA procedures performed in the outpatient department increased by 50 percent, whereas the number of CT procedures that included a scan without contrast followed by a scan with contrast to complete each full study increased by only about 1 percent. The large annual increases in the OPPS frequencies of CTA procedures through CY 2005 provide no evidence that Medicare beneficiaries are experiencing difficulty accessing these services in the hospital outpatient setting. CTA procedures are being more commonly performed for various clinical indications, likely resulting in more consistent and efficient use of the associated image postprocessing technology. Accordingly, it is not surprising that the hospital costs of typical CTA procedures in contemporary medical practice are very similar to the hospital costs of the more involved and resource-intensive complex CT services that, like CTA procedures, include scans without contrast material, followed by scans with contrast. Thus, we believe that our CY 2007 proposed payment rates for CT and CTA procedures are generally consistent with one another and accurately reflective of hospitals' resource costs.

With respect to the APC Panel's recommendation regarding the reporting of costs and charges for radiology services, CMS requires hospitals to report their costs and charges through the cost report with sufficient specificity to support CMS' use of cost report data for monitoring and payment. Within generally accepted principles of cost accounting, we allow providers flexibility to accommodate the unique attributes of each institution's accounting systems. For example, providers must match the generally intended meaning of the line-item cost centers, both standard and nonstandard, to the unique configuration of department and service categories used by each hospital's accounting system. Also, while the cost report provides recommended bases of allocation for the general services cost centers, a provider is permitted, within specified guidelines, to use an alternative basis for a general service cost if it can justify to its fiscal intermediary that the alternative is more accurate than the recommended basis. This approach creates internal consistency between a hospital's accounting system and the cost report, but cannot guarantee the precise comparability of costs and charges for individual cost centers across institutions.

However, we believe that achieving greater uniformity by, for example, specifying the exact components of individual cost centers, would be very burdensome for hospitals and auditors. Hospitals would need to tailor their internal accounting systems to reflect a national definition of a cost center. It is not clear that the marginal improvement in precision created by such a requirement would justify the additional administrative burden. The current hospital practice of matching costs to the general intended meaning of a cost center ensures that most services in the cost center will be comparable across providers, even if the precise composition of a cost center among hospitals differs. Further, every hospital provides a different mix of services. Even if CMS specified the components of each cost center, costs and charges on the cost report would continue to reflect each individual hospital's mix of services. At the same time, internal consistency is very important to the OPPS. Costs are estimated on claims by matching cost-to-charge ratios for a given hospital to their own claims data through a cost center-to-revenue code crosswalk. OPPS relative weights are based on the median cost for all services in an APC. The components resulting in CCRs for a given revenue code would have to be dramatically different for the providers contributing the majority of claims used to calculate an APC's median cost in order to impact relative weights.

We are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation and specifically inviting comments on ways that hospitals can uniformly and consistently report charges and costs related to all cost centers, not just radiology, that also acknowledge the ubiquitous tradeoff between greater precision in developing CCRs and administrative burden associated with reduced flexibility in hospital accounting practices.

IV. Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Devices

A. Proposed Treatment of Device-Dependent APCs

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Device-Dependent APCs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Device-dependent APCs are populated by HCPCS codes that usually, but not always, require that a device be implanted or used to perform the procedure. For the CY 2002 OPPS, we used external data, in part, to establish the device-dependent APC medians used for weight setting. At that time, many devices were eligible for pass-through payment. For the CY 2002 OPPS, we estimated that the total amount of pass-through payments would far exceed the limit imposed by statute. To reduce the amount of a pro rata adjustment to all pass-through items, we packaged 75 percent of the cost of the devices, using external data furnished by commenters on the August 24, 2001 proposed rule and information furnished on applications for pass-through payment, into the median costs for the device-dependent APCs associated with these pass-through devices. The remaining 25 percent of the cost was considered to be pass-through payment.

In the CY 2003 OPPS, we determined APC medians for device-dependent APCs using a three-pronged approach. First, we used only claims with device codes on the claim to set the medians for these APCs. Second, we used external data, in part, to set the medians for selected device-dependent APCs by blending that external data with claims data to establish the APC medians. Finally, we also adjusted the median for any APC (whether device-dependent or not) that declined more than 15 percent. In addition, in the CY 2003 OPPS we deleted the device codes ("C" codes) from the HCPCS file in the belief that hospitals would include the charges for the devices on their claims, notwithstanding the absence of specific codes for devices used.

In the CY 2004 OPPS, we used only claims containing device codes to set the medians for device-dependent APCs and again used external data in a 50/50 blend with claims data to adjust medians for a few device-dependent codes when it appeared that the adjustments were important to ensure access to care. However, hospital device code reporting was optional.

In the CY 2005 OPPS, which was based on CY 2003 claims data, there were no device codes on the claims and, therefore, we could not use device-coded claims in median calculations as a proxy for completeness of the coding and charges on the claims. For the CY 2005 OPPS, we adjusted device-dependent APC medians for those device-dependent APCs for which the CY 2005 OPPS payment median was less than 95 percent of the CY 2004 OPPS payment median. In these cases, the CY 2005 OPPS payment median was adjusted to 95 percent of the CY 2004 OPPS payment median. We also reinstated the device codes and made the use of the device codes mandatory where an appropriate code exists to describe a device utilized in a procedure. We also implemented HCPCS code edits to facilitate complete reporting of the charges for the devices used in the procedures assigned to the device-dependent APCs.

In the CY 2006 OPPS, which was based on CY 2004 claims data, we set the median costs for device-dependent APCs for CY 2006 at the highest of: (1) The median cost of all single bills; (2) the median cost calculated using only claims that contained pertinent device codes and for which the device cost is greater than $1; or (3) 90 percent of the payment median that was used to set the CY 2005 payment rates. We set 90 percent of the CY 2005 payment median as a floor rather than 85 percent as proposed, in consideration of public comments that stated that a 15-percent reduction from the CY 2005 payment median was too large of a transitional step. We noted in our CY 2006 proposed rule that we viewed our proposed 85-percent payment adjustment as a transitional step from the adjusted medians of past years to the use of unadjusted medians based solely on hospital claims data with device codes in future years (70 FR 42714). We also incorporated, as part of our CY 2006 methodology, the recommendation to base payment on medians that were calculated using only claims that passed the device edits. As stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68620), we believed that this policy provided a reasonable transition to full use of claims data in CY 2007, which would include device coding and device editing, while better moderating the amount of decline from the CY 2005 OPPS payment rates.

2. Proposed CY 2007 Payment Policy

For CY 2007, we are proposing to base the device-dependent APC medians on CY 2005 claims, the most current data available. As stated earlier, in CY 2005 we reinstated the use of device codes and made the reporting of device codes mandatory where an appropriate code exists to describe a device utilized. In CY 2005, we also implemented HCPCS code edits to facilitate complete reporting of the charges for the devices used in the procedures assigned to the device-dependent APCs. We implemented the first set of device edits on April 1, 2005, for those APCs for which the CY 2005 payment rate was based on an adjusted median cost. We continued to take public comment on the remaining device edits after April 1, 2005, and implemented device edits for the remaining device-dependent APCs on October 1, 2005. Subsequent to the implementation of the device edits, we received public comments that caused us to remove the requirement for edits for several APCs on the basis that the services in them do not always require the use of a device or there may be no suitable device codes available for reporting all devices that may be used to perform the procedures.

For example, we removed the requirement for device codes for APC 0080 (Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization) based on the information provided by hospitals that the codes assigned to this APC do not always require a device for which there is an appropriate HCPCS code. Therefore, we no longer consider this APC to be device dependent and have removed it from the list of device-dependent APCs. In the case of some procedures assigned to other device-dependent APCs, where we determined that no device was required to provide a particular service or where there were no HCPCS codes that described all devices that could be used to furnish the service, we removed the requirement for a device code for the individual procedure code but retained the device requirement for other procedure codes assigned to that device-dependent APC.

In its February 2005 meeting, the APC Panel recommended that we consider calculating the median costs for APCs 0107 (Insertion of Cardioverter Defibrillator) and 0108 (Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads) by bypassing the line-item costs of CPT code 33241 (Subcutaneous removal of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator) and packaging the line item-costs of CPT codes 93640 (Electrophysiological evaluation of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator leads including defibrillation threshold evaluation (induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing and pacing for arrhythmia termination) at time of initial implantation or replacement) and 93641 (Electrophysiological evaluation of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator leads including defibrillation threshold evaluation (induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing and pacing for arrhythmia termination) at time of initial implantation or replacement; with testing of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator) when these codes, separately or in combination, are reported on the same claim with HCPCS codes G0297 (Insertion of single chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator), G0298 (Insertion of dual chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator), G0299 (Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead for single chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator) and G0300 (Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead(s) for dual chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator), which are assigned to APCs 0107 and 0108. The APC Panel recommended bypassing the line-item costs for CPT code 33241 because members believed that when a pacing cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) pulse generator removal is performed in the same operative session as the insertion of a new pulse generator described by a procedure code assigned to APC 0107 or 0108, the packaging on the claim is appropriately assigned to the procedure code in APC 0107 or 0108. Moreover, CPT codes 93640 and 93641 may only be correctly coded when the electrophysiologic evaluation of ICD leads is performed at the time of initial implantation or replacement of an ICD pulse generator and/or leads, with or without testing of the pulse generator. Thus, the APC Panel expected that the costs of the evaluations of the ICD leads (CPT codes 93640 and 93641) could be appropriately packaged with the procedure codes that describe the insertion of ICD generators, which are assigned to APCs 0107 and 0108, or the insertion of ICD leads assigned to APCs 0106 (Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes), 0108, and 0418 (Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect). Because APCs 0107 and 0108 have typically had very few single bills on which the medians have been based, and because the APC Panel indicated that it believed that we could use many more claims if we bypassed CPT code 33241 and packaged CPT codes 93640 and 93641, we calculated median costs for APCs 0107 and 0108 using these rules. We excluded claims that did not meet the device edits, and we also excluded token claims.

The effect of packaging CPT codes 93640 and 93641 into claims that both pass the device edits and also contain no token charges for devices are shown in Table 19 below. This affected APCs 0106, 0107, 0108, and 0418. Bypassing the line-item cost of CPT code 33241 could not be done for all claims on which this CPT code was reported because there are clinical circumstances in which the ICD pulse generator is removed and no new device is implanted. Therefore, the APC assignment for CPT code 33241 and the payment for that code need to reflect the packaging associated with the procedure when it is performed alone. Because of this problem with assigning packaging in all the circumstances in which the procedure may be reported, we decided against proposing to bypass CPT code 33241, either in general for all procedures or selectively, when it is reported with the procedures in APCs 0107 and 0108.

However, CPT codes 93640 and 93641 are always performed during an operative procedure for ICD initial implantation or replacement or with implantation, revision or replacement of leads, and, therefore, it would be appropriate to package them into the surgical procedure with which they are performed. Moreover, as a result of the descriptors of the lead evaluation CPT codes, they should never be billed as single procedure claims and packaging them would also resolve the problem of setting their payment rates in part on the basis of claims that reflect erroneous coding. Packaging the costs of the intraoperative electrophysiologic testing of the ICD leads yields many more single bills on which to set median costs and also increases the median costs for APCs 0106, 0107, 0108, and 0418. Therefore, we are proposing to package CPT codes 93640 and 93641 for CY 2007.

We calculated the median cost for device-dependent APCs using two different sets of claims. We first calculated a median cost using all single procedure claims for the procedure codes in those APCs. We also calculated a second median cost using only claims that contain allowed device codes and also for which charges for all device codes were in excess of $1.00 (nontoken charge device claims). We excluded claims for which the charge for a device was less than $1.01, in part, to recognize hospital charging practices due to a recall of cardioverter defibrillator and pacemaker pulse generators in CY 2005 for which the manufacturers provided replacement devices without cost to the beneficiary or hospital. We also found that there are other devices for which the charge was less than $1.01, and we removed those claims also.

As expected, the median costs calculated using all single procedure bills, including both bills that lack appropriate device codes (where there are edits) and bills with token charges for devices, are, in many cases, less than the medians calculated using only claims that contain appropriate device codes and that have no token charges for devices. In some cases the medians are significantly different when claims either without device codes or which have only token device charges are removed. We believe that the claims that reflect the best estimated costs for these APCs, including the costs of the devices, are those claims that contain appropriate devices and which also have no token charges for devices. (See section IV.A.4. below for our discussion of payments when the hospital incurs no cost for the principal device required for the service.)

When we compare the proposed median costs calculated using only CY 2005 claims that contain correct device codes and which do not contain token charges for devices to the unadjusted median costs that were derived from CY 2004 claims data, we find that the medians for only 2 APCs decline (6.3 percent for APC 0061 (Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve) and 2.78 percent for APC 0115 (Cannula/Access Device Procedures)). When we compared the proposed CY 2007 medians to the adjusted medians used to set the payment rates for CY 2006, only 6 APCs would decline more than 10 percent in median cost. This compares favorably to the data for the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period in which 12 APCs declined more than 10 percent when the unadjusted median cost from the data for the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period were compared to the adjusted median cost on which the CY 2005 OPPS payments were based. Some APC cost variation from year to year, whether increasing or decreasing, is to be expected.

Therefore, we are proposing to base the payment rates for CY 2007 for these device-dependent APCs on median costs calculated using claims with appropriate device codes and which have no token charges for devices reported on the claim. We do not believe that adjustment of these median costs is necessary to provide adequate payment for these services, and, therefore, we are not proposing to adjust the median costs for these APCs to moderate any decreases in medians from CY 2006 to CY 2007. We recognize that, notwithstanding the device edits, it may continue to be necessary for purposes of median cost calculations to remove claims that do not contain devices because it is likely that there would be incidental occurrences of interrupted procedures in which a device is not used and does not appear on the claim. (The interrupted procedure modifier nullifies the device edit.) Moreover, there are likely to continue to be incidental occurrences of token charges for devices as a result of devices that are replaced without cost by the manufacturer. However, each of these circumstances could cause the procedure code median cost to underrepresent the cost of the complete procedure, including the device cost, where the hospital purchases the device.

Hence, we believe that use of claims that meet the device edits and which do not contain token charges for devices are the appropriate claims to use to set the median costs for the device-dependent APCs, ensuring that the costs of the principal devices are included in the APC medians. In addition, we believe that, with our proposed changes to the OPPS packaging status of two codes for electrophysiologic evaluation of ICD leads, no special payment policies are needed to establish payment rates that correctly reflect the relative costs of these procedures to other procedures paid under the OPPS.

BILLING CODE 4120-01-P

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BILLING CODE 4120-01-C

APC SI APC group title Post cost total frequency Proposed CY 2007 single bill frequency 93640/93641 not packaged Proposed CY 2007 single bill median 93640/93641 not packaged Proposed CY 2007 single bill frequency 93640/93641 packaged Proposed CY 2007 single bill median 93640/93641 packaged
0106 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes 3819 457 $2,459.08 494 $2,549.70
0107 T Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator 16276 481 9,669.32 886 11,215.82
0108 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads 9075 929 18,030.96 2950 22,362.68
0418 T Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect 4824 142 5,098.03 225 9,696.51

3. Devices Billed in the Absence of an Appropriate Procedure Code

In the course of examining claims data for creation of the payment rates for this proposed rule, we identified circumstances in which hospitals billed a device code but failed to also bill any procedure code with which the device could be used correctly. These errors in billing lead to the costs of the device being packaged with an incorrect procedure code and also cause the hospital to be paid incorrectly for the service furnished if the device was appropriately reported. We discussed the billing of devices with incorrect procedure codes with the APC Panel at its March 2006 meeting, and the APC Panel recommended that we explore the extent to which it would be appropriate to establish edits for HCPCS device codes to ensure that hospitals also bill procedures in which the devices would be used on the same claim.

We examined our CY 2005 claims data and found that incorrect billing occurs more often with some devices than with others. We are taking this opportunity to inform the public that we expect to implement device to procedure code edits for the specified devices and their associated procedures, which we believe must be reported on a claim with the specified device for the claim to be correctly coded and the device costs properly attributed to procedures with which they are used. The devices for which we expect to implement edits are shown below in Table 20 and are posted on the CMS outpatient hospital Web site, along with our initial draft of all the procedures with which they could be appropriately used and thus reported. We believe the establishment of claims edits reflects merely operational and administrative practice. However, as the public may assist in establishing appropriate edits, we, therefore, are asking that comments regarding the specific associations of device codes and procedure codes be provided to the following e-mail address: OutpatientPPS@cms.hhs.gov . This is the same e-mail address to which comments on the existing procedure to device edits should be directed.

Comments submitted on this issue to this mail box are not comments on this proposed rule and we will not respond to them in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

Device Description
C1721 AICD, dual chamber.
C1722 AICD, single chamber.
C1767 Generator, neuro non-recharg.
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil.
C1778 Lead, neurostimulator.
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD.
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp.
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp.
C1820 Generator, neuro rechg bat sys.
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual.
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil.
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual.
C1897 Lead, neurostim test kit.
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans.
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination.
C1900 Lead, coronary venous.
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp.
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp.
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual.

4. Proposed Payment Policy When Devices are Replaced Without Cost or Where Credit for a Replaced Device Is Furnished to the Hospital

As we discuss above in the context of the calculation of median costs for ICDs and pacemakers, in recent years there have been several field actions and recalls with regard to failure of these devices. In many of these cases, the manufacturers have offered replacement devices without cost to the hospital or credit for the device being replaced if the patient required a more expensive device. In some circumstances manufacturers have also offered, through a warranty package, to pay specified amounts for unreimbursed expenses to persons who had replacement devices implanted. In addition, we believe that incidental device failures that are covered by manufacturer warranties occur routinely. While we understand that some device malfunctions may be inevitable as medical technology grows increasingly sophisticated, we believe that early recognition of problems would reduce the number of people with the potential to be adversely affected by these device problems. The medical community needs heightened and early awareness of patterns of device failures, voluntary field actions, and recalls so that they can take appropriate action to care for our beneficiaries. Systematic efforts must be undertaken by all interested and involved parties, including manufacturers, insurers, and the medical community, to ensure that device problems are recognized and addressed as early as possible so that people's health is protected and high quality medical care is provided. We are taking several steps to assist in the early recognition and analysis of patterns of device problems to minimize the potential for harmful device-related effects on the health of Medicare beneficiaries and the public in general.

In recent years, CMS has recognized the importance of data collection as a condition of Medicare coverage for selected services. In 2005, CMS issued a National Coverage Determination (NCD) that expanded coverage of ICDs and required registry participation when the devices were implanted for certain clinical indications. The NCD included this requirement in order to ensure that the care received by Medicare beneficiaries was reasonable and necessary and, therefore, appropriately reimbursed. Presently, the American College of Cardiology-National Cardiovascular Data Registry (ACC-NCDR) collects these data and maintains the registry.

In addition to ensuring appropriate payment of claims, collection, and ongoing analysis of ICD implantation, data can speed public health action in the event of future device recalls. The systematic recording of device manufacturer and model number can enhance patient and provider notification. Analysis of registry data may uncover patterns in complication rates (for example, device malfunction, device-related infection, and early battery depletion) associated with particular devices that signify the need for a more specific investigation. Patterns found in registry data may identify problems earlier than the currently available mechanisms, which do not systematically collect such detailed information surrounding procedures.

We encourage the medical community to work to develop additional registries for implantable devices, so that timely and comprehensive information is available regarding devices, recipients of those devices, and their health status and outcomes. While participation in an ICD registry is required as a condition of coverage for ICD implantation for certain clinical conditions, we believe that the potential benefits of registries extend well beyond their application in Medicare's specific national coverage determinations. As medical technology continues to swiftly advance, data collection regarding the short and long term outcomes of new technologies, and especially concerning implanted devices that may remain in the bodies of patients for their lifetimes, will be essential to the timely recognition of specific problems and patterns of complications. This information will facilitate early interventions to mitigate harm and improve the quality and efficiency of health care services.

Moreover, data from registries may help further the development of high quality, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the care of patients who may receive device-intensive procedures. In turn, widespread use of evidence-based guidelines may reduce variation in medical practice, leading to improved personal and public health. Registry information may also contribute to the development of more comprehensive and refined quality metrics that may be used to systematically assess and then improve the safety and quality of health care. Such improvements in the quality of care that result in better personal health will require the sustained commitment of industry, payers, health care providers, and others towards that goal, along with excellent and open communication and rapid system-wide responses in a comprehensive effort to protect and enhance the health of the public. We look forward to further discussions with the public about new strategies to recognize device problems early and how to definitively address them, in order to minimize both the harmful health effects and increased health care costs that may result.

In addition, we believe that the routine identification of Medicare claims where hospitals identify and then appropriately report selected services performed under the OPPS when devices are replaced without cost to the hospital or with full credit to the hospital for the cost of the replaced device, should provide comprehensive information regarding the outpatient hospital experiences of Medicare beneficiaries with certain devices that are being replaced. Because Medicare beneficiaries are common recipients of implanted devices, this claims information may be particularly helpful in identifying patterns of device problems early in their natural history so that appropriate strategies to reduce future problems may be developed.

In addition to our concern for the public health, we also have a fiduciary responsibility to the Medicare trust fund to ensure that Medicare pays only for covered services. Therefore, we are proposing, effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007, to reduce the APC payment and beneficiary copayment for selected APCs in cases in which an implanted device is replaced without cost to the hospital or with full credit for the removed device. Specifically, we are proposing to revise the existing regulations by adding new § 419.45, Payment and copayment reduction for replaced devices. This regulation is intended to cover certain devices for which credit for the replaced device is given or which are replaced as a result of or pursuant to a warranty, field action, voluntary recall, involuntary recall, and certain devices which are provided free of charge. It would provide for a reduction in the APC payment rate when we determine that the device is replaced without cost to the provider or beneficiary or when the provider receives full credit for the cost of a replaced device. The amount of the reduction to the APC payment rate would be calculated in the same manner as the offset amount that would be applied if the implanted device assigned to the APC had pass-through status as defined under § 419.66. The beneficiary's copayment amount would be calculated based on the reduced APC payment rate.

We believe that this is appropriate because in these cases the full cost of the replaced device is not incurred and, therefore, we believe that an adjustment to the APC payment is necessary to remove the cost of the device. We believe that the averaging nature of the calculation of the amount of the adjustment causes it to be appropriately applied to cases of credit for the replaced device, regardless of whether there is a residual cost due to the implantation of a more expensive device.

We also believe that the proposed adjustment is consistent with section 1862(a)(2) of the Act, which excludes from Medicare coverage an item or service for which neither the beneficiary nor anyone on his or her behalf has an obligation to pay. Payment of the full APC payment rate in these cases in which the device was replaced under warranty or in which there was a full credit for the price of the recalled or failed device effectively results in Medicare payment for a noncovered item. Moreover, it results in creation of a beneficiary liability for the copayment associated with the device for which the beneficiary has no liability. Therefore, we are proposing to adjust the APC payment rate in these circumstances under the authority of section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act, which permits us to make equitable adjustments to the OPPS payment rates.

We recognize that in many cases, the packaged cost of the device is a relatively modest part of the APC payment for the procedure into which the device cost is packaged. In the case of devices of modest cost, we believe that the averaging nature of payments under the OPPS based on the conversion of charges to costs with CCRs would incorporate any significant savings from a warranty replacement, field action, or recall into the payment rate for the associated procedural APC and that no specific adjustment would be necessary or appropriate. However, in other cases, such as implantation of an ICD, the cost of the device is the majority of the cost of the APC and payment at the full payment rate for the procedural APC would pay the hospital much in excess of its incurred cost of the service.

As we discuss above, we are proposing to set the APC payment rates for device-dependent APCs for the CY 2007 OPPS using only claims that contain appropriate devices to ensure that we make appropriate full payment when the hospital initially incurs the full cost of the device. Beginning in CY 2005, we required that device codes be billed for devices used and specifically required that hospitals bill certain device codes for some services. We are using the CY 2005 claims to set the payment rates for the CY 2007 OPPS. Currently, where the device is furnished without cost to the hospital, we have authorized hospitals to charge less than $1.01, although Medicare's longstanding policy has been that, in these cases, providers may not charge for the device furnished to them without cost. (See the Medicare Internet Only Manual, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Publication 100-02 Chapter 16, section 40.4.)

We authorized this charge because the CMS device edits require that the hospital must report an appropriate device if they bill for certain codes that cannot be performed without a device or the claim will be returned. Moreover, the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System will not accept the claim unless there is a charge for each HCPCS code billed. In addition, we were seeking a means of identifying these recall cases in the data. Therefore, by authorizing hospitals to charge less than $1.01 for the device we enabled the claim to be paid and also provided a mechanism for identifying devices for which the hospital incurred no expense.

Where we set the payment rates for these device-dependent APCs using only claims that contain the full costs of devices when they are purchased by hospitals and exclude claims for which there is no appropriate device code or a charge for the device of less than $1.01, the proposed APC payments into which the full costs of the devices have been packaged would result in excessive program payments and beneficiary copayments for the services being furnished if the devices were provided without cost to hospitals. To avoid excessive payments in these circumstances, as noted previously we are proposing to adjust the APC payment rates when implanted devices have been replaced without cost to the hospital or beneficiary or where full credit for such a device has been given because the replacement device is of greater cost than the originally implanted device.

We are proposing that the adjustment would be limited to the APCs listed in Table 21, but only when the purpose of the procedure is to replace a device that is reported by a HCPCS code in Table 22 which was furnished without cost or at full credit by the manufacturer. We are proposing that the following three criteria must each be met for an APC to be subject to the adjustment. We selected the APCs in Table 21 on the basis of these three criteria.

The first criterion is that all procedures assigned to the selected APCs must require implantable devices that would be reported if device replacement procedures were performed. Therefore, the device being replaced must be necessary for the service to be furnished and without the devices, the services assigned to the APCs could not be performed. For services, and, therefore, their assigned APCs, where a device is not needed or where it may or may not be needed to perform a procedure, we do not believe that reducing the payment for the APCs would be appropriate because the charges for the devices are unlikely to be a significant factor in establishing the rates for the APCs.

The second criterion is that the required devices must be surgically inserted or implanted devices that remain in the patient's body after the conclusion of the procedures, at least temporarily. We believe this is necessary to establish that the replacement device is a direct replacement for the device being removed. In cases of failures of devices that are surgically inserted or implanted but do not remain in the patient's body after the conclusion of procedures, we believe that it is highly likely that the replacement device is not specifically used to care for the patient on whom the original defective device was used and that, where a defective device of this type is used, there is no savings to the hospital. For example, if a vascular catheter fails during a procedure, we believe that the physician will probably use another similar catheter to finish the procedure. In these cases the hospital would correctly charge for the catheter that was used, and there would be no savings to the hospital from that procedure. The hospital would likely charge for both the defective device and the device used to complete the procedure because both catheters were used to provide the full service. We believe that if a replacement catheter is furnished to the hospital under warranty from the manufacturer, it would be used at a much later date on a different patient, it would most likely be charged to that patient account, and it would be unlikely to be specifically identified as being furnished without cost to the hospital. In these cases, we expect that any cost savings from the replacement devices such as these (for example, catheters) that are furnished without cost would be incorporated into the median costs for the procedures in the normal course of the data process through application of the CCRs generated from the cost reports.

The third criterion is that the offset percent for the APC (that is, the median cost of the APC without device costs divided by the median cost of the APC with devices) must be significant. For this purpose, we are defining a significant offset percent as exceeding 40 percent. We believe that this percent is appropriate because our studies have shown that approximately 60 percent of the cost of OPPS services is wage-related, and that approximately 40 percent of the cost of OPPS services is not wage related. This is why we wage adjust 60 percent of the APC payment rates for all APCs, including APCs for which a greater percentage of the APC payment is for the cost of a device.

We believe that once the device share of an APC exceeds the 40 percent we attribute to costs other than wage costs (for example, device costs, capital costs, plant costs, and supplies other than devices), the device cost is a significant part of the APC cost. Therefore, where the device costs in an APC exceed 40 percent, which is the average of all types of nonwage-related costs across all APCs, we are proposing to define the device costs as "significant" for purposes of this proposed policy.

We recognize that it may be appropriate to define "significant" for this purpose at a different percentage of the APC cost because there are costs other than device costs (for example, capital costs and other supply costs) in the 40 percent of service costs to which the wage adjustment does not apply. We would reassess for future years whether it is appropriate to define "significant" for this purpose at a level other than 40 percent.

For purposes of making the proposed adjustment, we would adapt the methodology that we have employed to establish an offset for the device costs incorporated into APCs in cases where a pass-through device is also being billed. We currently calculate the offset amount by first calculating a median including the device costs and then calculating a median excluding device costs using single bills that contain devices. We then divide the "without device" median by the "with device" median and subtract the percent from 100 to acquire the percent of cost attributable to devices in the APC. We apply this percent to the payment rate of the APC to determine the offset amount. For example, this is the methodology we used to calculate the offset amount for APC 0222 when current pass-through device C1820 (Generator, neuro rechg bat sys) is billed on the same claim. We believe that it is appropriate to apply this same methodology in circumstances when we need to remove the cost of the device from the APC payment, not because the device is being paid under pass-through but because the hospital is either not incurring the cost for the replaced device or has been given full credit for the replaced device. In both cases, the intent is to remove the cost of the device from the APC payment rate.

Using this methodology, we calculated the proposed offset amounts in Table 21 by first calculating an APC median cost including device costs and then calculating a median cost excluding device costs, using only single bills that meet our device edits and do not have token charges for devices. We then divided the "without device" median cost by the "with device" median cost and subtracted the percent from 100 to acquire the percent of cost attributable to devices in the APC. We next applied this percent to the payment rate for the APC to determine the offset amount.

The following is an example of the payment reduction in the case of replacement of an ICD under warranty. Where the cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator described by HCPCS code C1721 (AICD, dual chamber) is replaced under warranty during a procedure described by HCPCS code G0298 (Insertion of dual chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator), the hospital would report HCPCS code G0298 with a specified modifier and would also report HCPCS code C1721 with a token charge for the device. Assuming the hospital had a wage index of 1, the payment rate for APC 0107 after adjustment would be $1862.27. That is, the adjusted payment rate would equal the unadjusted payment rate for APC 0107 ($17,185.34) less the warranty reduction percentage in Table 21 of 89.13 percent ($15,317.29). Because the adjustment amount is set for the APC, the same adjustment amount would be removed if devices reported under HCPCS code C1722 or C1882 were reported with HCPCS code G0297. This is identical to the amount of adjustment that would apply to the payment for a pass-through device if there were, hypothetically, a new ICD to which we had given pass-through status (no ICD currently has pass-through status).

We are proposing to both adjust the APC payment to remove payment for the device furnished without cost to the hospital or beneficiary and also to decrease the beneficiary copayment in proportion to the reduced APC payment so that the beneficiary would, in many but not all cases, share in the cost savings attributable to the provision of the device without cost by the manufacturer. We are proposing that when a device is replaced without cost to the hospital under warranty or recall or a credit is provided for the cost of a failed or recalled device (unlike cases of offset for a pass-through device), the beneficiary's copayment would be calculated based on the reduced APC payment rate, maintaining the same percentage copayment as applies to the unadjusted APC payment if the inpatient deductible is not exceeded. We believe that it is appropriate to reduce the beneficiary copayment in these cases because the device is being furnished or credited by the manufacturer without obligation on the part of the beneficiary. We note, however, that in the case of some high cost APCs, making the payment adjustment in a recall or warranty situation may not result in reduction of the copayment because the copayment, although based on the reduced payment rate, may continue to exceed the inpatient deductible and, therefore, would continue to be set at the inpatient deductible.

In contrast, in the case of pass-through devices, the beneficiary is liable for the copayment on the full APC amount (which, in the case of high cost APCs, is limited to the Medicare inpatient deductible) but pays no copayment for the incremental cost of the pass-through device. This is appropriate in the case of payment for pass-through devices because the hospital incurs costs for both the service and the device, and Medicare pays for both the service through the full APC payment and for the incremental cost of the pass-through device above the costs of associated devices already reflected in the APC payment at charges reduced to cost by a CCR. The pass-through payment amount is reduced only to prevent the program from making duplicate payment for a portion of the device, once as part of the APC payment and once through the pass-through payment.

We are proposing to implement the adjustment through the use of an appropriate modifier specific to a device replacement without cost or crediting of the cost of a device by the manufacturer. Hospitals would be required to report the modifier appended to a specific procedure on claims for services when two conditions are met. The first condition is that the procedure is assigned to one of the APCs in Table 21. We have discussed above the criteria that we employed for selecting the APCs in Table 21. The second condition is that the device for which the manufacturer furnished a replacement device (or provided credit for the device being replaced) is one of the devices included in Table 22. We are restricting the devices to which the adjustment would apply to those included in Table 22 in order to ensure that the adjustment is not triggered by the replacement of an inexpensive device whose cost does not constitute a significant proportion of the total payment rate for an APC.

The presence of the modifier would trigger the adjustment in payment for the APCs in Table 21. While we recognize that this creates a reporting burden for hospitals, we believe the reporting requirement is unavoidable. Only hospitals can report whether the circumstances for reduced payment as described above are met and, therefore, we see no option other than to have hospitals report this information to us. We recognize that the current FB modifier ("Item furnished without cost to provider, supplier or practitioner") may not be appropriate in cases in which the replacement device is a more expensive device than the device being removed and may need to be changed to expand its use for all potential APC payment adjustment scenarios.

Our proposed policy would accomplish three important goals. First and foremost, it would advise us of the extent to which devices are being replaced due to device failures so that, if patterns are identified, we can explore them to see if there are systemic problems with certain devices. The reporting of a specific modifier with certain procedure codes would allow us to examine patterns of delivery of specific hospital services when implanted devices are replaced without cost or with full credit for the cost of a device by the manufacturer, in comparison with publicly available information about problematic devices. Analysis of outpatient hospital claims would serve as an additional source of information to the medical community about patterns of device failures, voluntary field actions, and recalls, contributing to improved awareness and understanding of problems.

Secondly, it would ensure equitable adjustment to the payments for surgical procedures to replace problematic devices by providing payments to hospitals only for the nondevice related procedural costs when a device is replaced without cost to the hospital for the device or with full credit for the removed device. Thirdly, it would also identify those claims that contain reduced device charges due to the full credit provided by the manufacturer for a replaced device so that in the future we can assess the impact of these claims on median costs for the services into which the device costs are packaged.

This proposed policy would be effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007. We believe that this proposed policy is necessary to enable us to secure claims data that may be used to identify trends in device problems that lead to device replacements. It is also necessary to fulfill our fiduciary responsibility to the Medicare program by not providing payments for items that are excluded from coverage under Medicare law because neither the beneficiary nor any party on his or her behalf has an obligation to pay.

APC SI APC group title CY 2007 proposed offset percent
0039 S Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator 78.51%
0040 S Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve 54.66%
0061 S Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excludin 60.59%
0089 T Insertion/Replacement of Permanent Pacemaker and Electrodes 77.14%
0090 T Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Pulse Generator 74.56%
0106 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes 41.04%
0107 T Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator 89.13%
0108 T Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads 89.15%
0222 T Implantation of Neurological Device 78.10%
0225 S Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Cranial Nerve 80.62%
0226 T Implantation of Drug Infusion Reservoir 62.21%
0227 T Implantation of Drug Infusion Device 81.50%
0229 T Transcatherter Placement of Intravascular Shunts 42.32%
0259 T Level VI ENT Procedures 84.03%
0315 T Level II Implantation of Neurostimulator 83.52%
0385 S Level I Prosthetic Urological Procedures 46.88%
0386 S Level II Prosthetic Urological Procedures 61.32%
0418 T Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect 86.11%
0654 T Insertion/Replacement of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 76.73%
0655 T Insertion/Replacement/Conversion of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker 76.89%
0680 S Insertion of Patient Activated Event Recorders 77.03%
0681 T Knee Arthroplasty 73.26%

Device Description
C1721 AICD, dual chamber.
C1722 AICD, single chamber.
C1764 Event recorder, cardiac.
C1767 Generator, neurostim, imp.
C1771 Rep dev, urinary, w/sling.
C1772 Infusion pump, programmable.
C1776 Joint device (implantable).
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil.
C1778 Lead, neurostimulator.
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD.
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp.
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp.
C1813 Prosthesis, penile, inflatab.
C1815 Pros, urinary sph, imp.
C1820 Generator, neuro rechg bat sys.
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual.
C1891 Infusion pump, non-prog, perm.
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil.
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual.
C1897 Lead, neurostim, test kit.
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans.
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination.
C1900 Lead coronary venous.
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp.
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp.
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual.
C2622 Prosthesis, penile, non-inf.
C2626 Infusion pump, non-prog, temp.
C2631 Rep dev, urinary, w/o sling.
L8614 Cochlear device/system.

B. Proposed Pass-Through Payments for Devices

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Pass-Through Devices" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Expiration of Transitional Pass-Through Payments for Certain Devices

a. Background

Section 1833(t)(6)(B)(iii) of the Act requires that, under the OPPS, a category of devices be eligible for transitional pass-through payments for at least 2, but not more than 3, years. This period begins with the first date on which a transitional pass-through payment is made for any medical device that is described by the category. The device category codes became effective April 1, 2001, under the provisions of the BIPA. Prior to pass-through device categories, Medicare payments for pass-through devices under the OPPS were made on a brand-specific basis. All of the initial 97 category codes that were established as of April 1, 2001, have expired; 95 categories expired after CY 2002, and 2 categories expired after CY 2003. In addition, nine new categories have expired since their creation. We currently have no category codes for pass-through devices that will expire January 1, 2007. We created one new category effective January 1, 2006, for C1820 (Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system), which we are proposing to continue to pay under the pass-through provision in CY 2007 under the OPPS. This category was created after we published modifications to our criteria in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period on November 10, 2005 (70 FR 68628 through 68631) allowing CMS to refine previous pass-through category descriptions that would have prevented us from making pass-through payments for a new technology that otherwise met our criteria. These modifications amended the original criteria and process for creating additional device categories for pass-through payment that we published on November 2, 2001 (66 FR 55850 through 55857). Under our established policy, we base the expiration dates for the category codes on the date on which a category was first eligible for pass-through payment.

In the November 1, 2002 OPPS final rule, we established a policy for payment of devices included in pass-through categories that are due to expire (67 FR 66763). For CY 2003 through CY 2006, we packaged the costs of the devices no longer eligible for pass-through payments into the costs of the procedures with which the devices were billed in the claims data used to set the payment rates for those years. Brachytherapy sources, which are now separately paid in accordance with section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, are an exception to this established policy (with the exception of brachytherapy sources for prostate brachytherapy, which were packaged in the CY 2003 OPPS only).

b. Proposed Policy for CY 2007

As we stated earlier, currently we have one effective device category for pass-through payment, C1820, which we created for pass-through payment effective January 1, 2006. We are proposing to continue to make payment under the pass-through provisions for category C1820 for CY 2007. We are proposing that this category would expire from pass-through payment after December 31, 2007. This would provide the category transitional pass-through payment status for a 2-year period, in accordance with the statutory requirement that no category be paid as a pass-through device for less than 2 years, nor more than 3 years.

2. Provisions for Reducing Transitional Pass-Through Payments To Offset Costs Packaged Into APC Groups

a. Background

In the November 30, 2001 OPPS final rule, we explained the methodology we used to estimate the portion of each APC payment rate that could reasonably be attributed to the cost of the associated devices that are eligible for pass-through payments (66 FR 59904). Beginning with the implementation of the CY 2002 OPPS quarterly update (April 1, 2002), we deducted from the pass-through payments for the identified devices an amount that reflected the portion of the APC payment amount that we determined was associated with the cost of the device, as required by section 1833(t)(6)(D)(ii) of the Act. In the November 1, 2002 interim final rule with comment period, we published the applicable offset amounts for CY 2003 (67 FR 66801).

For the CY 2002 and CY 2003 OPPS updates, to estimate the portion of each APC payment rate that could reasonably be attributed to the cost of an associated device eligible for pass-through payment, we used claims data from the period used for recalibration of the APC rates. That is, for CY 2002 OPPS updating, we used CY 2000 claims data, and for CY 2003 OPPS updating, we used CY 2001 claims data. For CY 2002, we used median cost claims data based on specific revenue centers used for device-related costs because C-code cost data were not available until CY 2003. For CY 2003, we calculated a median cost for every APC without packaging the costs of associated C-codes for device categories that were billed with the APC. We then calculated a median cost for every APC with the costs of the associated device category C-codes that were billed with the APC packaged into the median. Comparing the median APC cost without device packaging to the median APC cost, including device packaging, enabled us to determine the percentage of the median APC cost that is attributable to the associated pass-through devices. By applying those percentages to the APC payment rates, we determined the applicable amount to be deducted from the pass-through payment, the "offset" amount. We created an offset list comprised of any APC for which the device cost was at least 1 percent of the APC's cost.

The offset list that we published for CY 2002 through CY 2004 was a list of offset amounts associated with those APCs with identified offset amounts developed using the methodology described above. As a rule, we do not know in advance which procedures residing in certain APCs may be billed with new device categories. Therefore, an offset amount is applied only when a new device category is billed with a HCPCS procedure code that is assigned to an APC appearing on the offset list.

For CY 2004, we modified our policy for applying offsets to device pass-through payments. Specifically, we indicated that we would apply an offset to a new device category only when we could determine that an APC contains costs associated with the device. We continued our existing methodology for determining the offset amount, described earlier. We were able to use this methodology to establish the device offset amounts for CY 2004 because providers reported device codes (C-codes) on the CY 2002 claims used for the CY 2004 OPPS update. For the CY 2005 update to the OPPS, our data consisted of CY 2003 claims that did not contain device codes and, therefore, for CY 2005, we utilized the device percentages as developed for CY 2004. In the CY 2004 OPPS update, we reviewed the device categories eligible for continuing pass-through payment in CY 2004 to determine whether the costs associated with the device categories are packaged into the existing APCs. Based on our review of the data for the device categories existing in CY 2004, we determined that there were no close or identifiable costs associated with the devices relating to the respective APCs that are normally billed with them. Therefore, for those device categories, we set the offset amount to $0 for CY 2004. We continued this policy of setting the offset amount to $0 for the device categories that continued to receive pass-through payment in CY 2005.

For the CY 2006 OPPS update, CY 2004 hospital claims were available for analysis. Hospitals billed device C-codes in CY 2004 on a voluntary basis. We reviewed our CY 2004 data and found that the numbers of claims for services in many of the APCs for which we calculated device percentages using CY 2004 data were quite small. We also found that many of these APCs already had relatively few single claims available for median calculations compared with the total bill frequencies because of our inability to use many multiple bills in establishing median costs for all APCs. In addition, we found that our claims demonstrated that relatively few hospitals specifically coded for devices utilized in CY 2004. Thus, we were not confident that CY 2004 claims reporting C-codes represented the typical costs of all hospitals providing the services. Therefore, we did not use CY 2004 claims with device coding to calculate CY 2006 device offset amounts. In addition, we did not use the CY 2005 methodology, for which we utilized the device percentages as developed for CY 2004. Two years had passed since we developed the device offsets for CY 2004, and the device offsets originally calculated from CY 2002 hospitals' claims data may either have overestimated or underestimated the contributions of device costs to total procedural costs in the outpatient hospital environment of CY 2004. In addition, a number of the APCs on the CY 2004 and CY 2005 device offset percentage lists were either no longer in existence or were so significantly reconfigured that the past device offsets likely did not apply.

For CY 2006, we reviewed the single new device category established thus far, C1820, to determine whether device costs associated with the new category are packaged into the existing APC structure. Under our established policy, if we determine that the device costs associated with the new category are closely identifiable to device costs packaged into existing APCs, we set the offset amount for the new category to an amount greater than $0. Our review of the service indicated that the median costs for the applicable APC 0222 (Implantation of Neurological Device) contained costs for neurostimulators similar to the costs of the new device category C1820. Therefore, we determined that a device offset would be appropriate. We announced an offset amount for that category in Program Transmittal No. 804, dated January 3, 2006.

For CY 2006, we are using available partial year CY 2005 hospital claims data to calculate device percentages and potential offsets for CY 2006 applications for new device categories. Effective January 1, 2005, we require hospitals to report device C-codes and their costs when hospitals bill for services that utilize devices described by the existing C-codes. In addition, during CY 2005, we implemented device edits for many services that require devices and for which appropriate device C-codes exist. Therefore, we expected that the number of claims that include device codes and their respective costs to be much more robust and representative for CY 2005 than for CY 2004. We believe that use of the most current claims data to establish offset amounts when they are needed to ensure appropriate payment is consistent with our stated policy; therefore, we are proposing to continue to do so for the CY 2007 OPPS. Specifically, if we create a new device category for payment in CY 2007, to calculate potential offsets we are proposing to examine the most current available claims data, including device costs, to determine whether device costs associated with the new category are already packaged into the existing APC structure, as indicated earlier. If we conclude that some related device costs are packaged into existing APCs, we are proposing to use the methodology described earlier and first used for the CY 2003 OPPS to determine an appropriate device offset percentage for those APCs with which the new category would be reported.

We did not publish a list of APCs with device percentages as a transitional policy for CY 2006 because of the previously discussed limitations of the CY 2004 OPPS data with respect to device costs associated with procedures. We stated in the CY 2006 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68628) that we expected to reexamine our previous methodology for calculating the device percentages and offset amounts for the CY 2007 OPPS update, which would be based on CY 2005 hospital claims data where device C-code reporting is required.

b. Proposed Policy for CY 2007

For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue to review each new device category on a case-by-case basis as we have done in CY 2004, CY 2005, and CY 2006, to determine whether device costs associated with the new category are packaged into the existing APC structure. If we determine that, for any new device category, no device costs associated with the new category are packaged into existing APCs, we are proposing to continue our current policy of setting the offset amount for the new category to $0 for CY 2007. There is currently one new device category that would continue for pass-through payment in CY 2007. This category, described by HCPCS code C1820, currently has an offset amount of $8,647.81, which is applied to APC 0222. We are proposing to update this offset for CY 2007 based on the full year of claims data for CY 2005, the claims data year for our CY 2007 rate update. We are proposing an offset amount for C1820 of 78.1 percent of the proposed CY 2007 payment rate for APC 0222 based on the CY 2005 data used to calculate the proposed payment amount in this proposed rule. (See Addendum A of this proposed rule for a listing of the proposed CY 2007 APC payment rates.)

We are proposing to continue our existing policy to establish new categories in any quarter when we determine that the criteria for granting pass-through status for a device category are met. If we create a new device category and determine that our data contain a sufficient number of claims with identifiable costs associated with the new category of devices in any APC, we are proposing to adjust the APC payment if the offset amount is greater than $0. If we determine that a device offset greater than $0 is appropriate for any new category that we create, we are proposing to announce the offset amount in the program transmittal that announces the new category.

In summary, for CY 2007, we are proposing to use CY 2005 hospital claims data to calculate device percentages and potential offsets for CY 2007 applications for new device categories. We are proposing to publish, through program transmittals, any new or updated offsets that we calculate for CY 2007, corresponding to newly created categories or existing categories, respectively.

V. Proposed OPPS Payment Changes for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

A. Proposed Transitional Pass-Through Payment for Additional Costs of Drugs and Biologicals

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Pass-Through Drugs" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 1833(t)(6) of the Act provides for temporary additional payments or "transitional pass-through payments" for certain drugs and biological agents. As originally enacted by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act (BBRA) of 1999 (Pub. L. 106-113), this provision requires the Secretary to make additional payments to hospitals for current orphan drugs, as designated under section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Pub. L. 107-186); current drugs and biological agents and brachytherapy sources used for the treatment of cancer; and current radiopharmaceutical drugs and biological products. For those drugs and biological agents referred to as "current," the transitional pass-through payment began on the first date the hospital OPPS was implemented (before enactment of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act BIPA of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-554), on December 21, 2000).

Transitional pass-through payments are also required for certain "new" drugs and biological agents that were not being paid for as a hospital outpatient department service as of December 31, 1996, and whose cost is "not insignificant" in relation to the OPPS payments for the procedures or services associated with the new drug or biological. Under the statute, transitional pass-through payments can be made for at least 2 years but not more than 3 years. In Addenda A and B of this proposed rule, proposed CY 2007 pass-through drugs and biological agents are identified by status indicator "G."

The process to apply for transitional pass-through payment for eligible drugs and biological agents can be found on our CMS Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov. If we revise the application instructions in any way, we will post the revisions on our Web site and submit the changes to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Notification of new drugs and biologicals application processes is generally posted on the OPPS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/hopps.

2. Expiration in CY 2006 of Pass-Through Status for Drugs and Biologicals

Section 1833(t)(6)(C)(i) of the Act specifies that the duration of transitional pass-through payments for drugs and biologicals must be no less than 2 years and no longer than 3 years. The 12 drugs and biologicals listed in Table 23, whose pass-through status will expire on December 31, 2006, meet that criterion. For all drugs and biologicals with pass-through status expiring on December 31, 2006, that are currently assigned temporary C-codes, if there is a permanent HCPCS code available for CY 2007 that describes the product, then we are proposing to delete the C-code and use the permanent HCPCS code for purposes of OPPS billing and payment for the product in CY 2007. Based on our review of the existing permanent HCPCS codes available at the time of this proposed rule, we have determined that HCPCS code J7344 (Nonmetabolic active tissue) appropriately describes the product reported under HCPCS code C9221 in the CY 2006 OPPS; therefore, we propose to delete C9221 and pay for this product using J7344 in CY 2007. The coding changes for the other products will depend on what the final HCPCS codes are for CY 2007, which will be included in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule. We specifically request comments on this proposed policy for CY 2007.

HCPCS APC Short descriptor
C9220 9220 Sodium hyaluronate.
C9221 9221 Graftjacket Reg Matrix.
C9222 9222 Graftjacket Sft Tis.
J0128 9216 Abarelix injection.
J0878 9124 Daptomycin injection.
J2357 9300 Omalizumab injection.
J2783 0738 Rasburicase.
J2794 9125 Risperidone, long acting.
J7518 9219 Mycophenolic acid.
J9035 9214 Bevacizumab injection.
J9055 9215 Cetuximab injection.
J9305 9213 Pemetrexed injection.

3. Drugs and Biologicals With Proposed Pass-Through Status in CY 2007

We are proposing to continue pass-through status in CY 2007 for nine drugs and biologicals. These items, which are listed in Table 24 below, were given pass-through status as of April 1, 2006. The APCs and HCPCS codes for drugs and biologicals that we are proposing to continue with pass-through status in CY 2007 are assigned status indicator "G" in Addenda A and B of this proposed rule.

Section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act sets the payment rate for pass-through eligible drugs (assuming that no pro rata reduction in pass-through payment is necessary) as the amount determined under section 1842(o) of the Act. We note that this section of the Act also states that if a drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B of the Act, the payment rate is equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and the year established as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary.

Section 1847A of the Act, as added by section 303(c) of Pub. L. 108-173, establishes the use of the average sales price (ASP) methodology as the basis for payment of drugs and biologicals described in section 1842(o)(1)(C) of the Act and furnished on or after January 1, 2005. This payment methodology is set forth in § 419.64 of the regulations. Section 1847B of the Act, as added by section 303(d) of Pub. L. 108-173, establishes the payment methodology for drugs and biologicals under the competitive acquisition program. The competitive acquisition program was implemented as of July 1, 2006. The list of drugs and biologicals covered under this program can be found on http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CompetitiveAcquisforBios, along with their payment rates and information on the program's methodology.

Section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act sets the payment rate for pass-through eligible drugs as the amount determined under section 1842(o) of the Act, or if a drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract under section 1847B of the Act, the payment rate is equal to the average price for the drug or biological for all competitive acquisition areas and the year established as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary. For CY 2007, under the OPPS we are proposing payment for drugs and biologicals with pass-through status that will also be covered under the competitive acquisition program to be based on the competitive acquisition program methodology. Similar to the payment policy established for pass-through drugs and biologicals in CY 2006, we are proposing to pay under the OPPS for all other drugs and biologicals with pass-through status in CY 2007 consistent with the provisions of section 1842(o) of the Act, as amended by section 621 of Pub. L. 108-173, at a rate that is equivalent to the payment these drugs and biologicals would receive in the physician office setting.

Table 24 lists the drugs and biologicals for which we are proposing that pass-through status continue in CY 2007. Of these nine drugs and biologicals, only HCPCS codes J2503 (Pegaptanib sodium injection) and J9264 (Paclitaxel injection) are covered under the competitive acquisition program at the time of the development of this proposed rule. Therefore, in CY 2007, we are proposing to set payment for HCPCS codes J2503 and J9264 at the amounts determined under the competitive acquisition program, which will be a rate slightly different than the rate determined under the ASP methodology. Payment for all other drugs and biologicals would be equivalent to the payment these drugs and biologicals would receive in the physician office setting in CY 2007, where payment will be determined by the methodology described in § 419.904 and generally be equal to ASP+6 percent. In accordance with the ASP methodology, in the absence of ASP data, we are continuing the policy we implemented during CYs 2005 and 2006 of using the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) for the product to establish the initial payment rate. We note, however, that if the WAC is also unavailable, then we would make payment at 95 percent of the product's most recent AWP. We adopted this interim payment methodology in order to be consistent with how we pay for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals without HCPCS codes, as discussed in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68669). We further note that with respect to items for which we currently do not have ASP data, once their ASP data become available in later quarter submissions, their payment rates under OPPS will be adjusted so that the rates are based on the ASP methodology and set to ASP+6 percent.

Currently, there are no radiopharmaceuticals that would have pass-through status in CY 2007. In the event that a new radiopharmaceutical agent receives pass-through status in CY 2007, we propose to base its payment on the WAC for the product as ASP data for radiopharmaceuticals are not available. We note, however, that if the WAC is also unavailable, then we would calculate payment for the radiopharmaceutical at 95 percent of its most recent AWP. We are proposing to adopt this interim payment methodology in order to be consistent with how we pay for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals without HCPCS codes, as discussed in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68669).

Section 1833(t)(6)(D)(i) of the Act also sets the amount of additional payment for pass-through eligible drugs and biologicals (the pass-through payment amount). The pass-through payment amount is the difference between the amount authorized under section 1842(o) of the Act (or under section 1847B of the Act, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract), and the portion of the otherwise applicable fee schedule amount (that is, the APC payment rate) that the Secretary determines is associated with the drug or biological.

We discuss in section V.B.3.b. of the preamble that we are proposing to make separate payment in CY 2007 for new drugs and biologicals with a HCPCS code, consistent with the provisions of section 1842(o) of the Act at a rate that is equivalent to the payment they would receive in a physician office setting (or under section 1847B of the Act, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract), whether or not we have received a pass-through application for the item. Accordingly, in CY 2007 the pass-through payment amount would equal zero for those new drugs and biologicals that we determine have pass-through status. That is, when we subtract the amount to be paid for pass-through drugs and biologicals under section 1842(o) of the Act (or section 1847B of the Act, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract), from the portion of the otherwise applicable fee schedule amount or the APC payment rate associated with the drug or biological that would be the amount paid for drugs and biologicals under section 1842(o) of the Act (or section 1847B of the Act, if the drug or biological is covered under a competitive acquisition contract), the resulting difference is equal to zero.

We are proposing to use payment rates based on the ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2005 for budget neutrality estimates, impact analyses, and to complete Addenda A and B of this proposed rule because these are the most recent data available to us at this time. These payment rates are also the basis for drug payments in the physician office setting effective April 1, 2006. To be consistent with the ASP-based payments that would be made when these drugs and biologicals are furnished in physician offices, we are proposing to make any appropriate adjustments to the amounts shown in Addenda A and B of this proposed rule when we publish our CY 2007 OPPS final rule and also on a quarterly basis on our Web site during CY 2007 if later quarter ASP submissions (or more recent WACs or AWPs) indicate that adjustments to the payment rates for these pass-through drugs and biologicals are necessary. The payment rate for a radiopharmaceutical with pass-through status would also be adjusted accordingly. We also are proposing to make appropriate adjustments to the payment rates for these drugs and biologicals in the event that they become covered under the competitive acquisition program in the future. For drugs and biologicals that are currently covered under the competitive acquisition program, we are proposing to use the payment rates calculated under this program that are in effect as of July 1, 2006. We are proposing to update these payment rates if the rates change in the future.

Table 24 lists the drugs and biologicals for which we are proposing that pass-through status continue in CY 2007. We assigned pass-through status to these drugs and biologicals as of April 1, 2006. We also have included in Addenda A and B of this proposed rule, the proposed CY 2007 APC payment rates for all pass-through drugs and biologicals, based on ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2005 (or if applicable, payment rates calculated under the competitive acquisition program) as described above.

HCPCS APC Short descriptor
C9225 9225 Fluocinolone acetonide.
C9227 9227 Injection, micafungin sodium.
C9228 9228 Injection, tigecycline.
J2278 1694 Ziconotide injection.
J2503 1697 Pegaptanib sodium injection.
J8501 0868 Oral aprepitant.
J9027 1710 Clofarabine injection.
J9264 1712 Paclitaxel injection.
Q4079 9126 Natalizumab injection.

B. Proposed Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals Without Pass-Through Status

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Nonpass-Through Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Under the CY 2006 OPPS, we currently pay for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that do not have pass-through status in one of two ways: packaged payment within the payment for the associated service or separate payment (individual APCs). We explained in the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule with comment period (65 FR 18450) that we generally package the cost of drugs and radiopharmaceuticals into the APC payment rate for the procedure or treatment with which the products are usually furnished. Hospitals do not receive separate payment from Medicare for packaged items and supplies, and hospitals may not bill beneficiaries separately for any packaged items and supplies whose costs are recognized and paid within the national OPPS payment rate for the associated procedure or service. (Program Memorandum Transmittal A-01-133, issued on November 20, 2001, explains in greater detail the rules regarding separate payment for packaged services.)

Packaging costs into a single aggregate payment for a service, procedure, or episode of care is a fundamental principle that distinguishes a prospective payment system from a fee schedule. In general, packaging the costs of items and services into the payment for the primary procedure or service with which they are associated encourages hospital efficiencies and also enables hospitals to manage their resources with maximum flexibility. Notwithstanding our commitment to package as many costs as possible, we are aware that packaging payments for certain drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, especially those that are particularly expensive or rarely used, might result in insufficient payments to hospitals, which could adversely affect beneficiary access to medically necessary services.

Section 1833(t)(16)(B) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(2) of Pub. L. 108-173, requires that the threshold for establishing separate APCs for drugs and biologicals be set at $50 per administration for CYs 2005 and 2006. However, this requirement for establishing the packaging threshold will expire at the end of CY 2006. For CY 2006, we finalized our policy to continue paying separately for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose per day cost exceeds $50 and packaging the costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose per day cost is less than $50 into the procedures with which they are billed. For CY 2006, we also continued an exception policy to our packaging rule for one particular class of drugs, the oral and injectable 5HT3 forms of anti-emetic treatments (70 FR 68635 through 68638).

2. Proposed Criteria for Packaging Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals

During the March 2006 meeting of the APC Panel, the Panel recommended that CMS maintain the $50 packaging threshold or if the threshold is reevaluated, that CMS provide the Panel with data that indicate the costs of packaged drugs that are incorporated into drug administration payment rates.

As indicated above, in accordance with section 1833(t)(16)(B) of the Act, the threshold for establishing separate APCs for drugs and biologicals was set to $50 per administration during CYs 2005 and 2006. Because this packaging threshold will expire at the end of CY 2006, we evaluated four options for packaging levels so that we could determine what the appropriate packaging threshold proposal for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals would be for the CY 2007 OPPS update.

One of the packaging options we considered for the CY 2007 OPPS update was to pay separately for all drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals with a HCPCS code. This would be a straightforward policy that would speed the creation of procedural APC medians. However, this policy would be inconsistent with OPPS packaging principles, reduce hospitals' incentives for economy and efficiency, and increase hospitals' administrative burden related to separate billing for more drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals.

The second option we considered for CY 2007 was to increase the packaging threshold to a level much higher than the current $50 threshold. This option would result in the packaging of more drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals and would be more consistent with OPPS packaging principles. This option would also provide greater administrative simplicity for hospitals. However, implementation of this option might result, in some cases, in the drug administration payments being less than the cost of the packaged drugs. Relatively expensive drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals could also be packaged under this option.

The third packaging threshold option we evaluated was to maintain the packaging threshold at $50. We believe that this is a reasonable policy option that would provide stability to the payment system, as the packaging threshold has been set at $50 since CY 2004. This policy option would also be consistent with the APC Panel recommendation to maintain the packaging threshold at $50 in CY 2007; however, this policy would not take into account price inflation in determining the drug packaging threshold since the $50 threshold was initially established.

Consequently, the fourth option we considered and are proposing for CY 2007 and subsequent years is to update the packaging threshold for inflation using an inflation adjustment factor based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for prescription preparations. In order to update the packaging threshold for CY 2007 under this proposal, we used the four quarter moving average PPI levels for prescription preparations to trend the $50 threshold forward from the third quarter of CY 2005 (when the Pub. L. 108-173-mandated threshold became effective) to the third quarter of CY 2007. We are proposing that for each year beginning with CY 2007, we would adjust the packaging threshold by the PPI for prescription drugs, and the adjusted dollar amount would be rounded to the nearest $5 increment in order to determine the new threshold. The adjusted amount for CY 2007 was calculated to be $55.99, which we are rounding to $55. Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing to pay separately for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose per day cost exceeds $55 and packaging the costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose per day cost is less than or equal to $55 into the procedures with which they are billed.

This proposed policy is consistent with the principle employed in many health care payment policy areas (and many other areas of government policy) of acknowledging the real costs by using an inflation adjustment instead of static dollar values. We believe that our proposed policy is consistent with the APC Panel's recommendation because we would be maintaining the $50 threshold in terms of its real value during the calendar year in which it would be in effect. Also, in the absence of a mechanism to update the threshold, we believe that current relatively inexpensive drugs would begin to receive separate payment over time. The PPI for prescription preparations reflects price changes at the wholesale or manufacturer stage. Because OPPS payment rates for drugs and biologicals are generally based on average sales price (ASP) data that are reported by their manufacturers, we believe that the PPI for prescription preparations would be an appropriate price index to use to update the packaging threshold for CY 2007 and beyond.

For CY 2007, we are also proposing to continue our policy of exempting the oral and injectable 5HT3 anti-emetic products from our packaging rule (Table 25), thereby making separate payment for all of the 5HT3 anti-emetic products. As stated in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65779 through 65780), chemotherapy is very difficult for many patients to tolerate, as the side effects are often debilitating. In order for Medicare beneficiaries to achieve the maximum therapeutic benefit from chemotherapy and other therapies with side effects of nausea and vomiting, anti-emetic use is often an integral part of the treatment regimen. We believe that we should continue to ensure that Medicare payment rules do not impede a beneficiary's access to the particular anti-emetic that is most effective for him or her as determined by the beneficiary and his or her physician. We solicit comments on these packaging proposals.

HCPCS code Short description
J1260 Dolasetron mesylate.
J1626 Granisetron HCl injection.
J2405 Ondansetron HCl injection.
J2469 Palonosetron HCl.
Q0166 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral.
Q0179 Ondansetron HCl 8 mg oral.
Q0180 Dolasetron mesylate oral.

To determine their CY 2007 proposed packaging status, we calculated the per day cost of all drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that had a HCPCS code in CY 2005 and were paid (via packaged or separate payment) under the OPPS using claims data from January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. In CY 2005, multisource drugs and radiopharmaceuticals had two HCPCS codes that distinguished the innovator multisource (brand) drug or radiopharmaceutical from the noninnovator multisource (generic) drug or radiopharmaceutical. We aggregated claims for both the brand and generic HCPCS codes in our packaging analysis of these multisource products. In order to calculate the per day cost for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals to determine their packaging status in CY 2007, we are proposing to use the methodology that was described in detail in the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule (70 FR 42723 through 42724) and finalized in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68636 through 68638). However, in our calculation of per day costs for this proposed rule for the CY 2007 OPPS update, we used the payment rate for each drug and biological at its ASP+5 percent which was based on manufacturer-submitted ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2005. The ASP data from this period were also the basis for determining payments for drugs and biologicals in the physician office setting, effective April 1, 2006. The rationale for using ASP+5 percent as the payment for drugs and biologicals is described in section V.B.3.a.2. of this preamble. For items that did not have an ASP-based payment rate, we used their mean unit cost derived from the CY 2005 hospital claims data to determine their per day cost. We packaged the items with per day cost less than or equal to $55 and made items with per day cost greater than $55 separately payable. We are requesting comments on the methodology we are proposing to use to determine the per day cost of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals under the CY 2007 OPPS update.

Our policy during previous cycles of the OPPS has been to use updated data for the final rules. For the CY 2007 OPPS final rule, we are proposing to use the ASP data from the first quarter of CY 2006, which would be the basis for calculating payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician office setting using the ASP methodology effective July 1, 2006, along with updated hospital claims data from CY 2005 to determine the final per day costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals and their packaging status in CY 2007. Subsequently, payment rates for CY 2007 separately payable drugs and biologicals will be updated to reflect applicable ASP-based rates effective in the physician office setting for services effective January 1, 2007.

Because, for the CY 2007 OPPS final rule, we are proposing to use ASP data from the first quarter of CY 2006, which would be the basis for calculating payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician office setting using the ASP methodology, effective July 1, 2006, along with updated hospital claims data from CY 2005 to determine the final per day costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, the packaging status of these items using the updated data may be different from their packaging status determined based on the data we are using for this proposed rule. Under such circumstances, we are proposing to apply the following policies to these drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals whose relationship to the $55 threshold changes based on the final updated data:

• Drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that were paid separately in CY 2006 (which are proposed for separate payment in CY 2007), and then have per day costs less than $55 based on the updated ASPs and hospital claims data that would be used for the CY 2007 final rule with comment period, would continue to receive separate payment in CY 2007.

• Drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that were packaged in CY 2006, (which are proposed for separate payment in CY 2007), and then have per day costs less than $55 based on the updated ASPs and hospital claims data that would be used for the CY 2007 final rule with comment period, would remain packaged in CY 2007.

• Drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals for which we propose packaged payment in CY 2007 but then have per day costs greater than $55 based on the updated ASPs and hospital claims data that would be used for the CY 2007 final rule with comment period, would receive separate payment in CY 2007.

We are requesting specific comments on these proposed policies for CY 2007.

3. Proposed Payment for Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals Without Pass-Through Status That Are Not Packaged

a. Proposed Payment for Specified Covered Outpatient Drugs

(1) Background

Section 1833(t)(14) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(1) of Public Law 108-173, requires special classification of certain separately paid radiopharmaceuticals, drugs, and biologicals and mandates specific payments for these items. Under section 1833(t)(14)(B)(i) of the Act, a "specified covered outpatient drug" is a covered outpatient drug, as defined in section 1927(k)(2) of the Act, for which a separate APC exists and that either is a radiopharmaceutical agent or is a drug or biological for which payment was made on a pass-through basis on or before December 31, 2002.

Under section 1833(t)(14)(B)(ii) of the Act, certain drugs and biologicals are designated as exceptions and are not included in the definition of "specified covered outpatient drugs." These exceptions are-

• A drug or biological for which payment is first made on or after January 1, 2003, under the transitional pass-through payment provision in section 1833(t)(6) of the Act.

• A drug or biological for which a temporary HCPCS code has not been assigned.

• During CYs 2004 and 2005, an orphan drug (as designated by the Secretary).

Section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act, as added by section 621(a)(1) of Pub. L. 108 173, requires that payment for specified covered outpatient drugs in CY 2006 and subsequent years be equal to the average acquisition cost for the drug for that year as determined by the Secretary subject to any adjustment for overhead costs and taking into account the hospital acquisition cost survey data collected by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in CYs 2004 and 2005. If hospital acquisition cost data are not available, the law requires that payment be equal to payment rates established under the methodology described in section 1842(o), section 1847A, or section 1847B of the Act as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary as necessary.

For CY 2006, we adopted a policy of paying for the acquisition and overhead costs of separately paid drugs and biologicals at a combined rate of ASP+6 percent. To calculate the ASP+6 percent payment rate, we evaluated the three data sources that were available to us for setting the CY 2006 payment rates for drugs and biologicals. As described in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68639 through 68644), these data sources were the GAO reported average purchase prices for 55 specified covered outpatient drug categories for the period July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 collected via a survey of 1,400 acute care Medicare-certified hospitals; ASP data; and mean costs derived from CY 2004 hospital claims data used in developing the CY 2006 final rule with comment period. For the CY 2006 final rule with comment period, we used ASP data from the second quarter of CY 2005, which were used to set payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician office setting effective October 1, 2005. We also used updated claims data, reflecting all of the hospital claims data from CY 2004 and updated CCRs.

In our data analysis for the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we compared the payment rates for drugs and biologicals using data from all three sources described above. We estimated aggregate expenditures for all drugs and biologicals (excluding radiopharmaceuticals) that would be separately payable in CY 2006 and for the 55 drugs and biologicals reported by the GAO using mean costs from the claims data, the GAO mean purchase prices, and the ASP-based payment amounts (ASP+6 percent in most cases), and then calculated the equivalent average ASP-based payment rate under each of the three payment methodologies. The results based on updated ASP and claims data were published in Table 24 of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period. For a full discussion of our reasons for using these data, refer to section V.B.3.a. of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68639 through 68644).

As noted in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, findings from a MedPAC survey of hospital charging practices indicated that hospitals set charges for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals high enough to reflect their pharmacy handling costs as well as their acquisition costs. Therefore, we believe the MedPAC survey indicated that payment for drugs and biologicals and pharmacy overhead at a combined ASP+6 percent rate would serve as the best proxy for the combined acquisition and overhead costs of each of these products.

(2) Proposed Payment Policy for CY 2007

The provision in section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act, as described above, continues to be applicable to determining payments for specified covered outpatient drugs for CY 2007. Similar to CY 2006, this provision requires that in CY 2007 payment for specified covered outpatient drugs be equal to the average acquisition cost for the drug for that year as determined by the Secretary subject to any adjustment for overhead costs and taking into account the hospital acquisition cost survey data collected by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in CYs 2004 and 2005. If hospital acquisition cost data are not available, the law requires that payment be equal to payment rates established under the methodology described in section 1842(o), section 1847A, or section 1847B of the Act as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary as necessary. Additionally, section 1833(t)(14)(E)(ii) authorizes the Secretary to adjust APC weights for specified covered outpatient drugs to take into account the MedPAC report relating to overhead and related expenses, such as pharmacy services and handling costs.

For the CY 2007 proposed rule, we evaluated two data sources that we have available to us for setting the CY 2007 payment rates for drugs and biologicals. The first source of drug pricing information that we have is the ASP data from the fourth quarter of CY 2005, which were used to set payment rates for drugs and biologicals in the physician office setting effective April 1, 2006. We have ASP-based prices for approximately 500 drugs and biologicals (including contrast agents) payable under the OPPS; however, we currently do not have any ASP data on radiopharmaceuticals. Payments for most of the drugs and biologicals paid in the physician office setting are based on ASP+6 percent, and payments for items with no reported ASP are based on wholesale acquisition cost (WAC).

The second source of cost data that we have for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals are the mean and median costs derived from the CY 2005 hospital claims data. As section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii) of the Act clearly specifies that payment for specified covered outpatient drugs in CY 2007 be equal to the "average" acquisition cost for the drug, we limited our analysis to the mean costs of drugs determined using the hospital claims data, instead of using median costs.

In our data analysis, we compared the payment rates for drugs and biologicals using data from both sources described above. We estimated aggregate expenditures for all drugs and biologicals (excluding radiopharmaceuticals) that would be separately payable in CY 2007 using mean costs from the hospital claims data and the ASP-based payment amounts (ASP+6 percent in most cases), and calculated the equivalent average ASP-based payment rate under both payment methodologies.

The results of our data analysis indicate that using mean unit cost to set the payment rates for the drugs and biologicals that would be separately payable in CY 2007 would be equivalent to basing their payment rates, on average, at ASP+5 percent. As noted in the CY 2006 proposed and final rules, findings from a MedPAC survey of hospital charging practices indicated that hospitals set charges for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals high enough to reflect their pharmacy handling costs as well as their acquisition costs. Therefore, the mean costs calculated using charges from hospital claims data converted to costs are representative of hospital acquisition costs for these products, as well as their related pharmacy overhead costs. Our calculations indicate that using mean unit costs to set the payment rates for all separately payable drugs and biologicals would be equivalent to basing their payment rates on the ASP+5 percent, on average. Because pharmacy overhead costs are already built into the charges for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, our current data therefore indicate that payment for drugs and biologicals and pharmacy overhead at a combined ASP+5 percent rate would serve as the best proxy for the combined acquisition and overhead costs of each of these products. Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing a policy of paying for the acquisition and overhead costs of separately paid drugs and biologicals at a combined rate of ASP+5 percent.

In its final report on the hospital acquisition cost survey of specified covered outpatient drugs titled "Medicare Hospital Pharmaceuticals: Survey Shows Price Variation and Highlights Data Collection Lessons and Outpatient Rate-setting Challenges for CMS", the GAO recommended that Secretary validate, on an occasional basis, manufacturers' reported drug ASPs as a measure of hospitals' acquisition costs using a survey of hospitals or other method that CMS determines to be similarly accurate and efficient. As we indicated in our written comments to the GAO on its draft report, we will continue to consider the best approach for setting payment rates for drugs and biologicals in light of this recommendation. We also indicated that we will continue to analyze the adequacy of ASP-based pricing in light of our hospital claims data, which for this CY 2007 OPPS proposed rule indicates that ASP+5 percent would be the best available proxy for hospitals' average acquisition and handling costs of drugs and biologicals in CY 2007.

We note that ASP data are unavailable for some drugs and biologicals. For these few drugs and biologicals, we are proposing to use the mean costs from the CY 2005 hospital claims data to determine their packaging status for ratesetting. Until we receive ASP data for these items, payment will be based on their mean cost calculated from CY 2005 hospital claims data. The payment rates for separately payable drugs and biologicals shown in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule represent payments for their acquisition and overhead costs.

Our proposal uses payment rates based on ASP data from the fourth quarter of 2005 because these are the most recent numbers available to us at this time. To be consistent with the ASP data that would be used to determine payments for these drugs and biologicals when furnished in physician offices, we propose to make any appropriate adjustments to the amounts shown in Addenda A and B to this proposed rule for those items on a quarterly basis as more recent ASP data become available and post the payment rate changes on our Web site during each quarter of CY 2007. We note that we would determine the packaging status of each drug or biological only once during the year during the update process; however, for the separately payable drugs and biologicals, we would update their ASP-based payment rates on a quarterly basis.

During the March 2006 meeting of the APC Panel, the Panel recommended that CMS examine pharmacy overhead costs issues and work with appropriate associations to study how to measure pharmacy overhead costs. The Panel also recommended that CMS solicit feedback on how pharmacy overhead costs should be reimbursed in the future.

In response to the APC Panel recommendations, we will continue to work on issues related to pharmacy overhead costs and request comments on other proposals that we can consider when establishing a future pharmacy overhead cost methodology. In addition, we note that we routinely accept requests from interested organizations to discuss their views about OPPS payment policy issues. We will consider the input of any individual or organization to the extent allowed by Federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). We establish the OPPS rates through regulations. We are required to consider the timely comments of interested organizations, establish the payment policies for the forthcoming year, and respond to the timely comments of all public commenters in the final rule in which we establish the payments for the forthcoming year.

We are specifically requesting public comments on our proposal to pay for acquisition and overhead costs of drugs and biologicals under the OPPS at ASP+5 percent and the adequacy of the payment rates to account for actual acquisition and overhead costs incurred by hospitals for these items.

In its October 31, 2005 letter of comment on proposed 2006 SCOD rates titled "Comments on Proposed 2006 SCOD Rates," the GAO recommended that to better approximate hospitals' acquisition costs of SCODs the Secretary reconsider the level of proposed payment rates for drug SCODs, in relation to survey data on average purchase price, the role of rebates in determining acquisition costs, and the desirability of setting payment rates for SCODs at average acquisition costs. In the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule (70 FR 42726), we noted that the comparison between the GAO purchase price data and the ASP data indicated that the GAO data on average were equivalent to ASP+3 percent. However, we also indicated that using mean unit cost from the CY 2004 hospital claims data to set the payment rates for the drugs and biologicals that would be separately payable in CY 2006 would be equivalent to basing their payment rates, on average, at ASP+8 percent. Therefore, we had proposed to establish payment for drugs and biologicals and their overhead costs at a combined rate of ASP+8 percent, where ASP+6 percent represented the acquisition cost of these items and 2 percent of ASP was for their overhead costs. For the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, where more recent ASP data, updated CCRs, and updated CY 2004 hospital claims data were available, we found that the comparison between the GAO purchase price data and the ASP data indicated that the GAO data on average were equivalent to ASP+4 percent, and using mean unit cost from hospital claims to set the payment rates for the drugs and biologicals that would be separately payable in CY 2006 would be equivalent to basing their payment rates, on average, at ASP+6 percent. Because pharmacy overhead costs are already built into the charges for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, we noted in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period that our claims data indicated that payment for drugs and biologicals and their pharmacy overhead at a combined ASP+6 percent rate served as the best proxy for the combined acquisition and overhead costs of each of these products. For the CY 2007 proposed rule, as indicated earlier in the preamble, we compared the CY 2005 hospital claims data with more recent ASP data and determined that using mean unit cost to set payment rates for separately payable drugs and biologicals in CY 2007 would be equivalent to basing their payment rates, on average, at ASP+5 percent. This is the policy we are proposing for CY 2007, and we believe that this payment level would serve as the best proxy for the combined acquisition and overhead costs of separately payable drugs and biologicals in CY 2007.

In the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68661), we indicated that we will be paying for blood clotting factors at ASP+6 percent during CY 2006 under the OPPS and providing payment for the furnishing fee that is also a part of the payment for blood clotting factors furnished in physician offices under Medicare Part B. This furnishing fee will be updated each calendar year based on the consumer price index, and we will update the amount appropriately each year under the OPPS based upon the final amount noted in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule. In CY 2006, the furnishing fee is $0.146 per unit. For the CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to make payment for blood clotting factors at ASP+5 percent along with continuing payment for the furnishing fee using the updated amount for CY 2007. The proposed CY 2007 regulations establishing the ASP methodology and the furnishing fee for blood clotting factors under Medicare Part B can be found in the CY 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. The updated furnishing fee amount for CY 2007 under the OPPS will be announced in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

(3) CY 2007 Proposed Payment Policy for Radiopharmaceuticals

Section 303(h) of Pub. L. 108-173 exempted radiopharmaceuticals from ASP pricing in the physician office setting where the fewer numbers (relative to the hospital outpatient setting) of radiopharmaceuticals are priced locally by Medicare contractors. Consequently, we do not have ASP data for radiopharmaceuticals. However, the law also requires us to make payments for specified covered outpatient drugs, including radiopharmaceuticals, equal to the average acquisition cost for the drug as determined by the Secretary and subject to any adjustment for overhead costs. We expect hospitals' different purchasing and preparation and handling practices for radiopharmaceuticals to be reflected in their charges. Therefore, for CY 2006, we calculated per day costs of radiopharmaceuticals using mean unit costs from the CY 2004 hospital claims data to determine the items' packaging status similar to the drugs and biologicals with no ASP data. For CY 2006, we implemented a 1-year temporary policy to pay for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals based on the hospital's charge for each radiopharmaceutical adjusted to cost. We clearly stated in our CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period that we did not intend to maintain the CY 2006 methodology permanently (70 FR 68656) and that we would actively seek other methodologies for setting payments for radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2007.

During the March 2006 meeting of the APC Panel, the Panel recommended that CMS work with stakeholders to continue to develop a methodology to pay for radiopharmaceuticals. We note that we routinely accept requests from interested organizations to discuss their views about OPPS payment policy issues. We will consider the input of any individual or organization to the extent allowed by Federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). We establish OPPS rates through regulations. We are required to consider the timely comments of interested organizations, establish the payment policies for the forthcoming year, and respond to the timely comments of all public commenters in the final rule in which we establish the payments for the forthcoming year. We have considered comments and information from interested organizations in developing these policy options for CY 2007.

Over this past year, despite reviews of the literature and numerous discussions with interested individuals and organizations from the radiopharmaceutical industry, we have received no specific suggestions from hospitals or industry regarding alternative prospective payment methodologies for radiopharmaceuticals that could be used in place of our CY 2006 cost-based payment methodology. However, in its final report on the hospital acquisition cost survey of specified covered outpatient drugs, titled " Medicare Hospital Pharmaceuticals: Survey Shows Price Variations and Highlights Data Collection Lesson and Outpatient Rate-setting Challenges for CMS," the GAO acknowledged that the distinctive nature of radiopharmaceuticals as compared with other drugs poses special challenges for collecting and interpreting hospital cost data. They discussed the challenges of balancing accuracy and efficiency in obtaining price data on radiopharmaceutical specified covered outpatient drugs. They concluded that the best option available to CMS, in terms of accuracy and efficiency, is for the Secretary to collect and use ready-to-use unit-dose prices paid by hospitals when available as the data source for setting and updating Medicare payment rates for radiopharmaceutical specified covered outpatient drugs. As we indicated in our written comments to the GAO on its draft report, we remain uncertain about whether a survey to collect unit-dose acquisition costs would be conducted as a survey of hospitals or manufacturers. We are also concerned about the level of expense and administrative burden that would be placed on the party reporting such information, based on the GAO's experience in surveying hospitals regarding radiopharmaceutical acquisition costs. The survey approach could lead to a very inefficient methodology for establishing payment rates. We also note that in conducting a survey to obtain ready-to-use unit-dose prices for radiopharmaceuticals, we would be able to collect this information for only a small number of radiopharmaceuticals that are purchased in unit-dose forms by hospitals; however, we believe that it is important to apply a consistent payment methodology to determine payments for all separately payable radiopharmaceuticals. Even though we are not proposing to adopt the GAO's recommendation for CY 2007, we will continue to explore this recommendation for future updates of the OPPS.

In developing the payment policy proposal for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals for the CY 2007 proposed rule, we considered several additional policy options. The first option we considered proposing was to package additional radiopharmaceuticals, either through packaging payments for all radiopharmaceuticals with payments for the services with which they are billed or increasing the packaging threshold for radiopharmaceuticals from a cost of $55 per day to a higher amount. In contrast to other separately payable drugs where the administration of many drugs is reported with only a few drug administration HCPCS codes, only a small number of specific radiopharmaceuticals may be appropriately provided in the performance of each particular nuclear medicine procedure. Because the provision of nuclear medicine procedures always requires one or more radiopharmaceuticals, packaging more radiopharmaceuticals effectively results in some increases in the costs of the associated nuclear medicine procedures to reflect the greater packaging of the radiopharmaceuticals. The specific increased procedural costs observed are dependent upon the volumes and costs of various radiopharmaceuticals used in the procedures and thus reflect an average cost across clinical scenarios where providers may choose among several radiopharmaceuticals for the procedures. A policy to package additional radiopharmaceuticals would be very consistent with OPPS packaging principles and payment policies which generally provide appropriate payment for the average service and would provide greater administrative simplicity for hospitals. Because we believe that radiopharmaceutical handling costs are included in hospitals charges for the radiopharmaceuticals themselves, payments for the nuclear medicine procedures would include payments for the handling costs of the radiopharmaceuticals used under this option.

In examining our claims data for CY 2005, we noted that significant numbers of claims for nuclear medicine procedures included no HCPCS codes for radiopharmaceuticals. While it is possible that hospitals used packaged radiopharmaceuticals in some studies and therefore chose not to report them separately, it is also possible that some hospitals may have included charges for the required radiopharmaceuticals in their charges for the nuclear medicine procedures themselves. Packaging additional radiopharmaceuticals would be consistent with the charging practices of some hospitals that already may not be separately reporting radiopharmaceuticals, even when those radiopharmaceuticals would receive separate payment under the OPPS. Were we to package additional radiopharmaceuticals under the OPPS, consistent with our packaging policies for implantable devices, we might need to establish edits to ensure that radiopharmaceutical charges were always included on claims for nuclear medicine procedures, as has been suggested to us by interested organizations.

However, under a policy of increased packaging of radiopharmaceuticals, payments for certain nuclear medicine procedures could potentially be less than the costs of some of the packaged radiopharmaceuticals and relatively expensive and high volume radiopharmaceuticals could become packaged. In addition, our payment policy could discourage selection of the most clinically appropriate radiopharmaceutical for a particular nuclear medicine procedure, especially if that radiopharmaceutical were expensive and not commonly used so that its costs were not fully reflected in the payment for the nuclear medicine procedure. In addition, the statutory definition of a "specified covered outpatient drug" for OPPS purposes that includes radiopharmaceutical agents appears more consistent with the treatment of radiopharmaceuticals like other drugs under the OPPS, at least when this is feasible. We solicit public comment on the merits of establishing a higher packaging threshold for radiopharmaceuticals, given their unique characteristics.

The second option that we considered proposing was to continue the temporary CY 2006 methodology of paying for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals at charges reduced to cost, where payment would be determined using each hospital's overall CCR, and establishing our radiopharmaceutical packaging threshold at $55, as we are proposing for other drugs under the CY 2007 OPPS. This policy would provide stability to the payment methodology for radiopharmaceuticals from CY 2006 to CY 2007. As we indicated for CY 2007, this payment methodology provides an acceptable proxy for the average acquisition of the radiopharmaceutical along with its handling cost.

However, as also indicated previously, we stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period that this payment policy was intended to be only a temporary policy, and that we would consider alternative methodologies to base radiopharmaceutical payments on for the CY 2007 OPPS update. We generally do not make payments under the OPPS for items and services at cost, particularly if we do not expect the costs of services to vary substantially and unpredictably over time and if we have hospital claims data available. Paying for radiopharmaceuticals at cost provides hospitals with no incentive to supply radiopharmaceuticals in the most efficient manner. In its comments on the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule, the GAO expressed concern that this methodology would be likely to result in payments that exceed hospitals' acquisition costs for certain radiopharmaceuticals. Estimates of our CY 2006 payments for radiopharmaceuticals reveal variation from the 25th to 75th payment percentile of 2 to 9 fold, depending on the specific radiopharmaceutical. We do not believe that the radiopharmaceutical acquisition and handling costs for different hospitals to provide most radiopharmaceuticals should vary that greatly. In addition, using hospitals' overall CCRs to determine payments likely results in an overstatement of radiopharmaceutical costs, which are likely reported in several cost centers such as diagnostic radiology that have lower CCRs than hospitals' overall CCRs.

The third option that we considered and are proposing for CY 2007 is to establish prospective payment rates for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals using mean costs derived from the CY 2005 claims data, where the costs are determined using our standard methodology of applying hospital-specific departmental CCRs to radiopharmaceutical charges, defaulting to hospital-specific overall CCRs only if appropriate departmental CCRs are unavailable. This proposal establishes our packaging threshold for radiopharmaceuticals at $55, as for other drugs under the CY 2007 OPPS. We believe this option provides us with the most consistent, accurate, and efficient methodology for prospectively establishing payment rates for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals. This is our preferred payment proposal for radiopharmaceuticals because this methodology is consistent with how payment rates for other services are determined under the OPPS and provides for prospective payments that serve as appropriate proxies for the average acquisition costs of the radiopharmaceuticals along with their handling costs. The MedPAC has indicated that hospitals currently include the charge for radiopharmaceutical handling in their charge for the radiopharmaceutical. In addition, this approach provides an average payment to hospitals, consistent with the statutory requirement that we pay the average acquisition cost, in comparison with our CY 2006 cost-based policy which paid each hospital differently for each claim based on the claim's charges and the hospital's overall CCR.

We believe that this methodology would likely pay more accurately for radiopharmaceuticals, and provide incentives for their efficient acquisition and preparation. Also, as discussed earlier, MedPAC indicated that hospitals include charges for handling costs in their charge for radiopharmaceuticals; therefore, mean costs based on our claims data would represent both the acquisition and overhead costs of the separately payable radiopharmaceuticals. We believe that this payment policy could also be an appropriate long-term radiopharmaceutical payment policy that would allow us to consistently establish prospective OPPS payment rates for the acquisition and overhead costs of separately payable radiopharmaceuticals. Because we will be paying separately for radiopharmaceuticals with mean costs per day greater than $55, without additional radiopharmaceutical packaging for CY 2007, we see no reason to establish edits for the presence of radiopharmaceutical codes on claims for nuclear medicine procedures as, in many cases, payments for the procedures do not include payments for the radiopharmaceuticals used.

Under each of the payment options for radiopharmaceuticals, we considered that beginning with CY 2007 and going forward we would update the packaging threshold for inflation using an inflation adjustment factor based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for prescription preparations. As discussed elsewhere in the preamble, the adjusted amount for CY 2007 was determined to be $55.

In its October 31, 2005 letter of comment on proposed 2006 SCOD rates titled "Comments on Proposed 2006 SCOD Rates", the GAO recommended that to better approximate hospitals' acquisition costs of SCODs that the Secretary reconsider the decision to base payment rates for radiopharmaceutical SCODs exclusively on estimated costs in light of the availability of data on actual prices paid for key radiopharmaceuticals. As we did not have ASPs for radiopharmaceuticals that best represent market prices, in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period, we finalized a temporary 1-year policy for CY 2006 to pay for radiopharmaceuticals that were separately payable in CY 2006 based on the hospital's charge for each radiopharmaceutical agent adjusted to cost. We noted that MedPAC has indicated that hospitals currently include the charge for pharmacy overhead costs in their charge for the radiopharmaceutical. Therefore, we believed that paying for these items on the basis of charges converted to cost would be the best available proxy for the average acquisition cost of the radiopharmaceutical along with its handling cost in CY 2006. We did not use the GAO hospital purchase prices as the basis for setting payments because when we examined differences between the CY 2005 payment rates for these nine radiopharmaceuticals and their GAO mean purchase prices, we found that the GAO purchase prices were substantially lower for several of these agents. We indicated that our intent was to maintain consistency, whenever possible, between the payment rates for these agents from CY 2005 to CY 2006. For CY 2007, however, we considered several payment options for radiopharmaceuticals that we discussed above and are proposing to establish prospective payment rates for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals using mean costs derived from the CY 2005 claims data.

We note that the National HCPCS Panel changed the codes and the descriptors of many of the radiopharmaceutical products effective January 1, 2006, in some cases moving from prior code descriptors based upon units of radioactivity to new descriptors based on study doses. The hospital claims data we used for our analysis are based on radiopharmaceutical HCPCS codes that were in effect during CY 2005. Because there were significant changes in HCPCS code descriptors for several radiopharmaceuticals from CY 2005 to CY 2006, implementation of the proposed payment methodology for radiopharmaceuticals requires us to crosswalk the cost data for these radiopharmaceuticals that are in terms of the CY 2005 codes to the updated CY 2006 codes that we expect to be in effect during CY 2007. The mean cost data per unit of many CY 2005 codes can be directly crosswalked to the new CY 2006 codes because the products and units included in the code descriptors are essentially the same. However, there are several CY 2005 codes with descriptors specifying units of radioactivity that were changed to per study dose units in CY 2006. For these radiopharmaceuticals, we are proposing to calculate their per day costs based on the CY 2005 codes and use those per day costs as proxies for the per study dose costs of the CY 2006 codes. We believe that patients would generally receive one study dose of these radiopharmaceuticals each day, and our CY 2005 claims data show that they were most commonly billed with specific nuclear medicine procedures that normally include a single radiopharmaceutical dose on a given day. Therefore, the per day costs of these radiopharmaceuticals calculated based on claims reporting the CY 2005 codes should be an appropriate basis for determining the payment rates for the CY 2006 HCPCS codes.

Out of the 39 radiopharmaceutical HCPCS codes that we are proposing to pay separately for in CY 2007, we are able to directly crosswalk the CY 2005 cost data to 31 of these codes. The descriptors for the remaining eight codes changed from per unit of radioactivity in CY 2005 to new descriptors based on per study doses in CY 2006. Therefore, we are proposing to use the per day costs based on the CY 2005 claims data as proxies for the per study dose costs for this subset of radiopharmaceutical HCPCS codes to be reported in CY 2007.

There are three cases where two CY 2005 HCPCS codes were mapped to one new CY 2006 code that will be reported in CY 2007. These three CY 2006 HCPCS codes are A9550, A9553, and A9559. Because of the complicated nature of crosswalking the cost data for two predecessor HCPCS codes with different units in their descriptors to each of these new HCPCS codes, we are proposing to crosswalk the cost data only from the predecessor HCPCS codes with the most claims volume in CY 2005 to each of these three HCPCS codes to be reported for CY 2007.

Table 26 below lists all of the CY 2007 separately payable radiopharmaceuticals and the predecessor HCPCS codes whose claims data were used to set the CY 2007 proposed payment rates and notes the crosswalk methodology used for the proposed rates.

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We specifically request public comment on the radiopharmaceutical payment methodology that we are proposing for the CY 2007 OPPS update. We also seek public comment on the possibility of developing an alternative packaging threshold for radiopharmaceuticals to provide greater administrative simplicity for hospitals. Additionally, we request public comment on the crosswalk that we are proposing to use to determine the CY 2007 payment rates for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals.

While payments for drugs, biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals are taken into account when calculating budget neutrality, we note that we are proposing to make payments for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals without scaling these payment amounts. Section 1833(t)(14)(A)(iii)(I) requires that, beginning in CY 2006, we pay for a separately payable drug on the basis of "the average acquisition cost of the drug." As we stated in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 42728), we believe that the best interpretation of the specific requirement that we pay for such drugs on the basis of average acquisition cost, is that these payments themselves should not be adjusted as part of meeting the statutory budget neutrality requirement. If we were to apply a budget neutrality scalar to these payments, we would no longer be paying the average acquisition cost, but rather an adjusted average acquisition cost, for separately payable drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals. We believe that these amounts, without a budget neutrality scalar applied, are the best proxies we have for the aggregate average acquisition and pharmacy overhead and handling costs of drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals.

b. Proposed CY 2007 Payment for Nonpass-Through Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals With HCPCS Codes, But Without OPPS Hospital Claims Data

Pub. L. 108-173 does not address the OPPS payment in CY 2005 and after for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that have assigned HCPCS codes, but that do not have a reference AWP or approval for payment as pass-through drugs or biologicals. Because there is no statutory provision that dictated payment for such drugs and biologicals in CY 2005, and because we had no hospital claims data to use in establishing a payment rate for them, we investigated several payment options for CY 2005 and discussed them in detail in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65797 through 65799).

For CYs 2005 and 2006, we finalized the policy to pay separately for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals with HCPCS codes, but which did not have pass-through status at a rate that was equivalent to the payment they received in the physician office setting, which was established in accordance with the ASP methodology. For CY 2007, we are proposing to continue payment for these new drugs and biologicals with HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2007, but which do not have pass-through status, at a rate that is equivalent to the payment they would receive in the physician office setting, which would be established in accordance with the ASP methodology described in the CY 2006 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, where payment would generally be equal to ASP+6 percent. In accordance with the ASP methodology, in the absence of ASP data, we are continuing the policy we implemented during CYs 2005 and 2006 of using the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) for the product to establish the initial payment rate. We note, however, that if the WAC is also unavailable, we would make payment at 95 percent of the product's most recent AWP. We are proposing to adopt this interim payment methodology in order to be consistent with how we pay for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals without HCPCS codes, as discussed in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68669). We further note that with respect to items for which we do not have ASP data, once their ASP data become available in later quarter submissions, their payment rates under OPPS will be adjusted so that the rates are based on the ASP methodology and set to ASP+6 percent. In the event that the drug or biological is covered under the competitive acquisition program, then we propose to pay for it at the payment rate calculated under this program consistent with the provisions in section 1847B of the Act. We propose to base payment for new radiopharmaceuticals with HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2007, but which do not have pass-through status, on the WACs for these products as ASP data for radiopharmaceuticals are not available. In addition, we note that if the WACs are also unavailable, then we would make payment for the radiopharmaceuticals at 95 percent of their most recent AWPs. We are proposing to adopt this interim payment methodology in order to be consistent with how we pay for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals without HCPCS codes, as discussed in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68669). To be consistent with the ASP-based payments that would be made when the new drugs and biologicals are furnished in physician offices, we are proposing to make any appropriate adjustments to their payment amounts in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule and also on a quarterly basis on our Web site during CY 2007 if later quarter ASP submissions (or more recent WACs or AWPs) indicate that adjustments to the payment rates for these drugs and biologicals are necessary. The payment rates for new radiopharmaceuticals would also be adjusted accordingly. We are also proposing to make appropriate adjustments to the payment rates for new drugs and biologicals in the event that they become covered under the competitive acquisition program in the future.

As discussed in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65797), and the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68666), new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals may be expensive, and we are concerned that packaging these new items might jeopardize beneficiary access to them. In addition, we do not want to delay separate payment for these items solely because a pass-through application was not submitted. The payment methodologies described above are the same as the methodologies that would be used to calculate the OPPS payment amount that pass-through drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals would be paid in CY 2007. We refer readers to section V.A. of this preamble for a discussion of payment policies of pass-through drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals under OPPS. Consequently, we are proposing to continue to treat new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals with newly established HCPCS codes the same, irrespective of whether pass-through status has been determined. We also are proposing to assign status indicator "K" to HCPCS codes for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals for which we have not received a pass-through application. We specifically request comments on our proposed payment policies for new drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals with HCPCS codes but which do not have pass-through status as of January 1, 2007. The new CY 2007 HCPCS codes for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals are not available at the time of the development of this proposed rule; however, they will be included in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

There are several drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that were payable during CY 2005 or where HCPCS codes for products were created effective January 1, 2006, for which we do not have any CY 2005 hospital claims data. In order to determine the packaging status of these items for CY 2007, we calculated an estimate of the per day cost of each of these items by multiplying the payment rate for each product based on ASP+5 percent similar to other separately payable nonpass-through drugs and biologicals under the OPPS and, as determined using the ASP methodology as described in section V.B.3.a.2. of this preamble, by an estimated average number of units of each product that would typically be furnished to a patient during one administration in the hospital outpatient setting. We are proposing to package items for which we estimate the per administration cost to be less than $55, which is the packaging threshold that we are proposing for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2007, and pay separately for items with an estimated per administration cost greater than $55. We are proposing that the CY 2007 payment for separately payable items would be based on rates determined using the ASP methodology established in the physician office setting and set to ASP+5 percent, similar to other separately payable nonpass-through drugs and biologicals under the OPPS. In accordance with the ASP methodology used in the physician office setting, in the absence of ASP data, we would use the WAC for the product to establish the initial payment rate. We note, however, that if the WAC is also unavailable, then we would make payment at 95 percent of the most recent AWP available. We note that for radiopharmaceutical agents that do not have any CY 2005 hospital claims data, we propose to determine their packaging status and, if the items are separately payable, then establish their payment rates using the WACs for the products because ASP data are not available for any radiopharmaceuticals. We also note that if the WACs are unavailable, then we would use payment at 95 percent of the most recent AWPs to determine their packaging status and payment rates. In order to determine the packaging status and payment rates for these drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals in this proposed rule, we used ASP data from the fourth quarter of 2005 or the most recent WAC or AWP data available at this time, as appropriate.

Table 27 below lists all of the items without available CY 2005 claims data to which these policies would apply in CY 2007. There are three HCPCS codes for which we were not able to determine payment rates based on the ASP methodology. The HCPCS codes are 90393 (Vaccina ig, im), 90693 (Typhoid vaccine, akd, sc), and A9567 (Technitium TC-99m aerosol). Because we are unable to estimate the per administration cost of these items, we are proposing to package them in CY 2007. We are seeking comments on our proposed policies for determining the per administration cost of the drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that are payable under the OPPS, but do not have any CY 2005 claims data.

HCPCS code Description ASP-based payment rate Estimated average number of units per administration CY 2007 proposed SI
90714 Td vaccine no prsrv /= 7 im $18.09 1 N
90727 Plague vaccine, im 150.00 1 K
A9535 Injection, methylene blue 2.87 10 N
J0132 Acetylcysteine injection 1.86 210 K
J0200 Alatrofloxacin mesylate 16.03 2.5 N
J0278 Amikacin sulfate injection 1.33 5.25 N
J0288 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate 12.00 35 K
J0350 Injection anistreplase 30 u 2,265.46 1 K
J0395 Arbutamine HCl injection 160.00 1 K
J1452 Intraocular Fomivirsen na 210.00 1 K
J2425 Palifermin injection 11.37 84 K
J2805 Sincalide injection 44.14 1 N
J2850 Inj secretin synthetic human 20.31 14 K
J3355 Urofollitropin, 75 iu 48.84 2 K
J3471 Ovine, up to 999 USP units 0.11 150 N
J3472 Ovine, 1000 USP units 133.77 1 K
J7341 Non-human, metabolic tissue 1.64 50 K
J8540 Oral dexamethasone 0.07 80 N
J9225 Histrelin implant 2,019.82 1 K
Q9958 HOCM = 149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml 0.06 100 N
Q9959 HOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml 0.08 100 N
Q9960 HOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml 0.09 100 N
Q9961 HOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml 0.17 100 N
Q9962 HOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml 0.14 100 N
Q9963 HOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml 0.39 100 N
Q9964 HOCM = 400mg/ml iodine, 1ml 0.19 100 N

VI. Proposed Estimate of OPPS Transitional Pass-Through Spending in CY 2007 for Drugs, Biologicals, Radiopharmaceuticals, and Devices

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Estimated Transitional Pass-Through Spending" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Total Allowed Pass-Through Spending

Section 1833(t)(6)(E) of the Act limits the total projected amount of transitional pass-through payments for drugs, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, and categories of devices for a given year to an "applicable percentage" of projected total Medicare and beneficiary payments under the hospital OPPS. For a year before CY 2004, the applicable percentage was 2.5 percent; for CY 2004 and subsequent years, we specify the applicable percentage up to 2.0 percent.

If we estimate before the beginning of the calendar year that the total amount of pass-through payments in that year would exceed the applicable percentage, section 1833(t)(6)(E)(iii) of the Act requires a uniform reduction in the amount of each of the transitional pass-through payments made in that year to ensure that the limit is not exceeded. We make an estimate of pass-through spending to determine not only whether payments exceed the applicable percentage, but also to determine the appropriate reduction to the conversion factor for the projected level of pass-through spending in the following year.

For devices, making an estimate of pass-through spending in CY 2007 entails estimating spending for two groups of items. The first group consists of those items for which we have claims data for procedures that we believe used devices that were eligible for pass-through status in CY 2005 and CY 2006 and that would continue to be eligible for pass-through payment in CY 2007. The second group consists of those items for which we have no direct claims data, that is, items that became, or would become, eligible in CY 2006 and would retain pass-through status in CY 2007, as well as items that would be newly eligible for pass-through payment beginning in CY 2007.

B. Proposed Estimate of Pass-Through Spending for CY 2007

We are proposing to set the applicable percentage cap at 2.0 percent of the total OPPS projected payments for CY 2007. As we discuss in section IV.B. of this preamble, there is one device category receiving pass-through payment in CY 2006 that will continue for payment during CY 2007. Therefore, we estimate pass-through spending attributable to the first group of items described above to be $36.8 million.

To estimate CY 2007 pass-through spending for device categories in the second group, that is, items for which we have no direct claims data, we used the following approach: For additional device categories that are approved for pass-through status after July 1, 2006, but before January 1, 2007, we are proposing to use price information from manufacturers and volume estimates based on claims for procedures that would most likely use the devices in question because we do not have any CY 2005 claims data upon which to base a spending estimate. We are proposing to project these data forward to CY 2007 using inflation and utilization factors based on total growth in OPPS services as projected by CMS' Office of the Actuary (OACT) to estimate CY 2007 pass-through spending for this group of device categories. We may use an alternate growth factor for any specific new device category based on our claims data or the device's clinical characteristics, or both. For device categories that become eligible for pass-through status in CY 2007, we are proposing to use the same methodology. We anticipate that any new categories for January 1, 2007, would be announced after the publication of this proposed rule, but before publication of the final rule with comment period. Therefore, the estimate of pass-through spending in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule with comment period would incorporate any pass-through spending for device categories made effective January 1, 2007, and during subsequent quarters of CY 2007.

With respect to CY 2007 pass-through spending for drugs and biologicals, as we explain in section V.A.3. of this proposed rule, the pass-through payment amount for new drugs and biologicals that we determine have pass-through status will equal zero. Therefore, our estimate of pass-through spending for drugs and biologicals with pass-through status in CY 2007 equals zero.

In the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (69 FR 65810), we indicated that we are accepting pass-through applications for new radiopharmaceuticals that are assigned a HCPCS code on or after January 1, 2005. (Prior to this date, radiopharmaceuticals were not included in the category of drugs paid under the OPPS, and therefore, were not eligible for pass-through status.) We have no new radiopharmaceuticals that were added for pass-through payment in CY 2005 or to this point in CY 2006, and we currently have no information identifying new radiopharmaceuticals to which a HCPCS code might be assigned on or after January 1, 2007, for which pass-through payment status would be sought. We also have no data regarding payment for new radiopharmaceuticals with pass-through status under the methodology that we specified in the CY 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period. However, we do not believe that pass-through spending for new radiopharmaceuticals in CY 2007 will be significant enough to materially affect our estimate of total pass-through spending in CY 2007. Therefore, we are not including radiopharmaceuticals in our estimate of pass-through spending for CY 2007. We discuss the methodology for determining the proposed CY 2007 payment amount for radiopharmaceuticals with pass-through status in section V.B.3.b. of this preamble.

In accordance with the methodology described above, we estimate that total pass-through spending for both device categories that are continuing into CY 2007 and that first become eligible for pass-through status during CY 2007 would equal approximately $43.2 million, which represents 0.13 percent of total OPPS projected payments for CY 2007. This figure includes estimates for the current device category continuing into CY 2007, which equals $36.8 million, in addition to projections for categories that may become eligible after publication of this proposed rule but before the end of CY 2006, and for projections for new categories that may become eligible during CY 2007.

HCPCS APC Existing pass-through device category CY 2007 estimated utilization CY 2007 estimated pass-through payments
C1820 1820 Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system 4,568 $36,766,720

Because we estimate pass-through spending in CY 2007 will not amount to 2.0 percent of total projected OPPS CY 2007 spending, we are proposing to return 1.87 percent of the pass-through pool to adjust the conversion factor, as we discuss in section II.C. of this preamble.

VII. Proposed Brachytherapy Source Payment Changes

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Brachytherapy" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

Section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, as added by section 621(b)(2)(C) of Pub. L. 108-173, mandated the creation of separate groups of covered OPD services that classify brachytherapy devices separately from other services or groups of services. The additional groups must reflect the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of the devices of brachytherapy furnished, including separate groups for Palladium-103 and Iodine-125 devices. In accordance with this provision, since CY 2004 we have established four new brachytherapy source codes and descriptors.

Section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, as added by section 621(b)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, established payment for devices of brachytherapy consisting of a seed or seeds (or radioactive source) based on a hospital's charges for the service, adjusted to cost. The period of payment under this provision is for brachytherapy sources furnished from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2006. Under section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, charges for the brachytherapy devices may not be used in determining any outlier payments under the OPPS for that period of payment. Consistent with our practice under the OPPS to exclude items paid at cost from budget neutrality consideration, these items have been excluded from budget neutrality for that time period as well.

In the OPPS interim final rule with comment period published on January 6, 2004 (69 FR 827), we implemented sections 621(b)(1) and (b)(2)(C) of Pub. L. 108-173. In that rule, we stated that we would pay for the brachytherapy sources listed in Table 4 of the interim final rule with comment period (69 FR 828) on a cost basis, as required by the statute. Since January 1, 2004, we have used status indicator "H" to denote nonpass-through brachytherapy sources paid on a cost basis, a policy that we finalized in the CY 2005 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65838).

Furthermore, we adopted a standard policy for brachytherapy code descriptors, beginning January 1, 2005. We included "per source" in the HCPCS code descriptors for all those brachytherapy source descriptors for which units of payment were not already delineated.

Section 621(b)(3) of Pub. L. 108-173 requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to determine appropriate payment amounts for devices of brachytherapy, and to submit a report on its study to the Congress and the Secretary, including recommendations. The GAO's final report, published at the end of July 2006, was not available in time to review and discuss in this proposed rule. We plan to discuss the report's findings and recommendations in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule with comment period.

B. Proposed Payments for Brachytherapy Sources in CY 2007

As indicated above, the provision to pay for brachytherapy sources at charges reduced to cost expires after December 31, 2006, in accordance with section 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act. However, under section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, we are still required to create APC groupings that classify devices of brachytherapy separately from other services or groups of services in a manner reflecting the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of the devices of brachytherapy furnished.

We are proposing to pay separately for each of the sources listed in Table 29 below on a prospective basis for CY 2007, with payment rates to be determined using the CY 2005 claims-based median cost per source for each brachytherapy device. Consistent with our policy regarding APC payments made on a prospective basis, we are proposing that the cost of brachytherapy sources be subject to the outlier provisions of section 1833(t)(5) of the Act. As indicated in section II.A.2. of the preamble to this proposed rule, for CY 2007, we are proposing a specific payment rate for brachytherapy sources, which will be subject to scaling for budget neutrality.

Table 29 includes a complete listing of the HCPCS codes, long descriptors, APC assignments, APC titles, and status indicators that we currently use for brachytherapy sources paid under the OPPS in CY 2006 and that we are proposing to use for CY 2007. The brachytherapy sources and related information in Table 29 are the same sources and information as those listed in Table 28 of the OPPS CY 2006 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68676). No additional brachytherapy sources have been added since the CY 2006 final rule with comment period.

HCPCS code Long descriptor APC APC title New status indicator
C1716 Brachytherapy source, Gold 198, per source 1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 K
C1717 Brachytherapy source, High Dose Rate Iridium 192, per source 1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 K
C1718 Brachytherapy source, Iodine 125, per source 1718 Brachytx source, Iodine 125 K
C1719 Brachytherapy source, Non-High Dose Rate Iridium 192, per source 1719 Brachytx source, Non-HDR Ir-192 K
C1720 Brachytherapy source, Palladium 103, per source 1720 Brachytx source, Palladium 103 K
C2616 Brachytherapy source, Yttrium-90, per source 2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 K
C2632 Brachytherapy solution, Iodine125, per mCi 2632 Brachytx sol, I-125, per mCi K
C2633 Brachytherapy source, Cesium-131, per source 2633 Brachytx source, Cesium-131 K
C2634 Brachytherapy source, High Activity, Iodine-125, greater than 1.01 mCi (NIST), per source 2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 K
C2635 Brachytherapy source, High Activity, Palladium-103, greater than 2.2 mCi (NIST), per source 2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 K
C2636 Brachytherapy linear source, Palladium-103, per 1MM 2636 Brachytx linear source, P-103 K
C2637 Brachytherapy source, Ytterbium-169, per source 2637 Brachytx, Ytterbium-169 K

There are a number of advantages to this proposed payment method. The OPPS is a prospective payment system under which payment rates are generally established based on median costs from historical hospital claims. Therefore, under this payment method, brachytherapy sources would be paid using the same basic median cost methodology as the overall OPPS. The payment of sources would thus be an integral part of the OPPS, rather than a separate cost-based payment methodology within the OPPS. In addition, consistent and predictable prospectively established payment rates under the OPPS for brachytherapy sources are appropriate because we do not believe that the hospital resource costs associated with specific brachytherapy sources should vary greatly across hospitals or across clinical conditions under treatment, other than through differences in the numbers of sources utilized, which are already accounted for in our per source payment methodology. This prospective payment methodology would promote efficiency in the provision of sources, while continuing to provide payments that reflect the wide clinical variation in the use of brachytherapy sources related to many factors, including tumor type and stage, patient anatomy, and planned brachytherapy dose. In addition, under this method, we would continue to pay for brachytherapy sources separately using the same C-codes and descriptors that hospitals have reported for the last several years.

We note that High Dose Rate (HDR) Iridium-192 (C1717) is a reusable source, across treatment sessions and across patients. It is unclear whether hospitals are reporting the number of units provided accurately. Thus, while we are currently proposing that HDR Iridium be paid separately on the basis of the median cost per source as we are proposing to pay for the other brachytherapy sources, we invite comments on alternatives to using this methodology for this source, such as on the basis of median costs per treatment day on hospital claims.

During the March 1-2, 2006 APC Panel meeting, we discussed median cost data for brachytherapy sources developed from the partial CY 2005 hospitals claims data available for analysis at the time of the meeting. While the APC Panel made no specific recommendations about a specific OPPS CY 2007 payment methodology for brachytherapy sources, the Panel reviewed the median costs for the sources of brachytherapy and generally commented that the median costs appeared reasonable for the commonly furnished brachytherapy sources.

Because brachytherapy sources would no longer be paid on the basis of their charges reduced to costs, we are proposing to discontinue our use of payment status indicator "H" for APCs assigned to brachytherapy sources. We are proposing to use status indicator "K" for all brachytherapy source APCs for CY 2007. We are also proposing for CY 2007 to change the definition of status indicator "K" to ensure that "K" appropriately describes brachytherapy source APCs. Payment status indicators are discussed in section XV.A. of this preamble.

There is one source for which we have no claims data or payment information. We added Ytterbium-169 (HCPCS code C2637) for payment effective October 1, 2005, because it met the requirements of section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act as a separate brachytherapy source. It is our understanding that this source, which is for use in high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, is not yet marketed by the manufacturer, although it has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Therefore, we have no claims data for this brachytherapy source in order to develop a prospective payment rate, as we do for the other brachytherapy sources for CY 2007. In addition, it is our understanding that no price for the product exists, as it has not yet been marketed. Thus, we also have no external information regarding the cost of this source to hospitals. We are weighing our payment options for CY 2007 for brachytherapy sources for which we have no payment or claims information, such as the present case with Ytterbium-169. This includes considering our CY 2007 payment options for other new brachytherapy sources that come to our attention, which historically have been newly recognized under the OPPS on a quarterly basis.

One option for CY 2007 would be to pay for the currently existing HCPCS code C2637 at charges converted to costs. However, this would be inconsistent with our proposed policy with regard to payment for brachytherapy sources under prospectively established payment rates. We paid for all brachytherapy sources based upon charges converted to costs for CYs 2004 through 2006 because the law required us to do so. However, that provision will expire for the CY 2007 OPPS. In addition, this methodology would be inconsistent with the prospective payment methodologies we use to provide payments for other new items and services under the OPPS for which we do not yet have claims data.

A second option would be to assign the code to its own APC or to a New Technology APC with a payment rate set at or near the lowest proposed payment rate for any source of brachytherapy paid on a per source basis (as opposed, for example, per mCi), for CY 2007. However, we have no claims data or other information regarding the cost of HCPCS code C2637 to hospitals. This payment policy would resemble our policy regarding the APC assignment of not otherwise classified codes, which are assigned to the lowest level APC in their clinically compatible series. However, HCPCS code C2637 is a specifically defined brachytherapy source, and such a payment rate would not recognize the clinical distinctions among brachytherapy sources, including their differences in isotopes, activity levels, and clinical uses in low dose rate (LDR) versus HDR brachytherapy. The solid brachytherapy source with the lowest proposed median cost for CY 2007 is HCPCS code C2634, for High Activity Iodine-125, with a median cost of $25.77 per source, which is implanted in LDR brachytherapy.

A third option would be to assign HCPS code C2637 to its own APC or to a New Technology APC with a payment rate established at or near the proposed payment rate for HCPCS code C1717, which describes HDR Iridium-192. Like HCPCS code C2637, HCPCS code C1717 is used for HDR brachytherapy, and HCPCS code C1717 is the most commonly used source for HDR brachytherapy under the OPPS. However, this approach would not take into consideration significant differences in the two sources, including their radioactive isotopes and energy levels.

The fourth option would be to assign HCPCS code C2637 to its own APC or to a New Technology APC with a prospective payment rate based on external data provided to us regarding the expected cost of the source to hospitals. If we were provided reliable and relevant cost information for the source, we could establish its payment rate based on that information and our review of other pertinent considerations, as we do for new technology services under the OPPS. Under this option, in the absence of external cost information, we would not recognize HCPCS code C2637 under the OPPS for CY 2007 until we received such information and could establish a payment rate in a quarterly OPPS update. CMS provided the brachytherapy source Ytterbium-169 a HCPCS code in CY 2005 at the manufacturer's request, based on the belief that the source would be marketed shortly. However, the product has not yet been marketed. Therefore, we currently have a recognized HCPCS code for an item that is not currently available to hospitals. We do not typically issue and maintain as payable a HCPCS code for an item that is not marketed. Under this option, if the source were marketed mid-quarter in CY 2007 and cost information was provided to us, there would be no payment available for the source until the next OPPS quarterly update, which would establish the payment rate for HCPCS code C2637 and its effective date.

After weighing the above options, we are proposing the second option discussed, that is, to assign C2637 to its own APC or a New Technology APC with a payment rate set at or near the lowest proposed payment rate for any source of brachytherapy paid on a per source basis. This option resembles our policy regarding the APC assignment of not otherwise classified codes, in the absence of any data currently available. Once we have claims data, or obtain external data, we can consider movement to another APC, if warranted. However, as we indicate below, we are interested in the public's comments on the four options we have presented.

We are specifically inviting comments on how we should establish the CY 2007 payment amount for Ytterbium-169 (HCPCS code C2637), especially with consideration of the four options discussed above, and on how we should generally proceed on setting payment amounts for established or new brachytherapy sources eligible for separate payment under section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, for which we have no claims-based cost data in the future. Note that under option 4, for a future new source we would need cost information regarding the source in order to establish a code for which we could set an appropriate OPPS payment rate. We intend to avoid routinely establishing HCPCS codes for brachytherapy sources which hospitals could not be using, and, therefore, for which payments would not be necessary.

As we have consistently done in the past, we are inviting the public to submit recommendations for new codes to describe new brachytherapy sources in a manner reflecting the number, isotope, and radioactive intensity of the sources. We are requesting that commenters provide a detailed rationale to support recommended new sources and send recommendations to us. We will continue our endeavor to add new brachytherapy source codes and descriptors to our systems for payment on a quarterly basis. Such recommendations should be directed to the Division of Outpatient Care, Mail Stop C4-05-17, Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244.

We have considered the definition of the term "brachytherapy source" in the context of current medical practice, and in light of the language in section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act. We are proposing to define a device of brachytherapy eligible for separate payment under the OPPS as a "seed or seeds (or radioactive source)" as indicated in section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act, which refers to sources that are themselves radioactive, meaning that the sources contain a radioactive isotope. Therefore, for example, we do not consider specific devices that do not utilize radioactive isotopes to deliver radiation to be radioactive sources as envisioned by the statute. While the public may recommend any item that it wishes us to consider as a brachytherapy source, we remind the public of our interpretation of a device of brachytherapy eligible for separate payment under section 1833(t)(2)(H) of the Act.

VIII. Proposed Changes to OPPS Drug Administration Coding and Payment for CY 2007

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Drug Administration" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

From the start of the OPPS until the end of CY 2004, three HCPCS codes were used to bill drug administration services provided in the hospital outpatient department:

• Q0081 (Infusion therapy, using other than chemotherapeutic drugs, per visit)

• Q0083 (Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only, per visit)

• Q0084 (Chemotherapy administration by infusion technique only, per visit).

A fourth OPPS drug administration HCPCS code, Q0085 (Administration of chemotherapy by both infusion and another route, per visit), was active from the beginning of the OPPS through the end of CY 2003.

Each of these four HCPCS codes mapped to an APC (that is, Q0081 mapped to APC 0120, Q0083 mapped to APC 0116, Q0084 mapped to APC 0117, and Q0085 mapped to APC 0118), and the APC payment rates for these codes were made on a per-visit basis. The per-visit payment included payment for all hospital resources (except separately payable drugs) associated with the drug administration procedures. For CY 2004, we discontinued using HCPCS code Q0085 to identify drug administration services and moved to a combination of HCPCS codes Q0083 and Q0084 that allowed more accurate calculations when determining OPPS payment rates.

In CY 2005, in response to the recommendations made by commenters and the hospital industry, OPPS transitioned to the use of CPT codes for drug administration services. These CPT codes allowed for more specific reporting of services, especially regarding the number of hours for an infusion, and provided consistency in coding between Medicare and other payers. However, we did not have any data to revise the CY 2005 per-visit APC payment structure for infusion services. In order to collect data for future ratesetting purposes, we implemented claims processing logic that collapsed payments for drug administration services and paid a single APC amount for those services for each visit, unless a modifier was used to identify drug administration services provided in a separate encounter on the same day. Hospitals were instructed to bill all applicable CPT codes for drug administration services provided in a hospital outpatient department, without regard to whether or not the CPT code would receive a separate APC payment during OPPS claims processing.

While hospitals were just adopting CPT codes for outpatient drug administration services in CY 2005, physicians paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule were using HCPCS G-codes in CY 2005 to report office-based drug administration services. These G-codes were developed in anticipation of substantial revisions to the drug administration CPT codes by the CPT Editorial Panel that were expected for CY 2006.

In CY 2006, as anticipated, the CPT Editorial Panel revised its coding structure for drug administration services, incorporating new concepts such as initial, sequential, and concurrent services into a structure that previously distinguished services based on type of administration (chemotherapy/nonchemotherapy), method of administration (injection/infusion/push), and for infusion services, first hour and additional hours. For CY 2006, we proposed a crosswalk that mapped the expected CY 2006 CPT codes (represented by CY 2005 G-codes used in the physician office setting, the closest proxy at the time) to the APC payment structure implemented in CY 2005. Our crosswalk was reviewed by the APC Panel at both the February and August 2005 meetings, and was included in the CY 2006 OPPS proposed rule. During the proposed rule comment period, we received a number of comments that prompted several revisions to our proposed crosswalk, including the development of complex claims processing logic to assign correct payment for certain drug administration services that would vary based on other drug administration services provided during the same patient visit. These revisions were a result of the growing understanding, facilitated by the preview of CPT drug administration coding guidelines developed by the CPT Editorial Panel, in the hospital community of the multiple implications associated with adopting the newly introduced CPT concepts of initial, sequential, and concurrent services.

Upon review of the completed revisions to our proposed CY 2006 methodology, and following comprehensive assessment of all public comments, we implemented 20 of the 33 CY 2006 drug administration CPT codes that did not reflect the concepts of initial, sequential, and concurrent services, and we created 6 new HCPCS C-codes that generally paralleled the CY 2005 CPT codes for the same services. We chose not to implement the full set of CY 2006 CPT codes because of our concerns regarding the interface between the complex claims processing logic required for correct payments and hospitals' challenges in correctly coding their claims to receive accurate payments for these services. In addition, numerous commenters indicated that implementing certain CPT codes in a fashion consistent with the code descriptors would present hospitals with difficult operational and administrative challenges because concepts integral to the codes were inconsistent with the clinical patterns of drug administration services provided in hospital outpatient departments. In addition to coding changes, CY 2006 payment rates for drug administration services were updated based upon CY 2004 claims, and we continued the claims processing logic that required hospitals providing drug administration services to report all applicable drug administration HCPCS codes, despite some codes being collapsed into one APC for payment purposes.

B. Proposed CY 2007 Drug Administration Coding Changes

For the CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to continue the CY 2006 OPPS drug administration coding structure, which combines CPT codes with several C-codes. However, we welcome comments from hospitals regarding their experiences in implementing, for purposes of reporting to other payers, the CY 2006 CPT codes that incorporate the concepts of initial, sequential, and concurrent drug administration services. While we are not proposing to transition to the full set of CPT codes in CY 2007, we retain this as an option for the future.

In addition, because of the discrepancies between APC payments (based on per-visit hospital claims data) and per-service CPT/HCPCS coding, we provided special instructions to hospitals in CY 2005 and CY 2006 regarding modifier 59 in order to ensure proper OPPS payments, consistent with our claims processing logic. As we do not expect any changes to our coding structure for CY 2007 and because we have updated service-specific claims data from CY 2005, we no longer have the need for specific drug administration instructions regarding modifier 59. Instead, for CY 2007 we are proposing that hospitals apply modifier 59 to drug administration services using the same correct coding principles that they generally use for other OPPS services.

C. Proposed CY 2007 Drug Administration Payment Changes

CY 2007 is the first year that we have more detailed claims data to inform our ratesetting process. Through CY 2006, payment for additional hours of drug infusion has always been packaged, although separate codes for reporting these hours have been used under the OPPS since CY 2005. Specifically, hospitals began reporting more precise CPT codes in CY 2005 that included separate coding for the first hour of infusion versus additional hours of infusion. In order to analyze these data, because we expected that additional hours of infusion codes would always be reported with codes for the first hour of infusion, thereby resulting in multiple bills for the additional hours of infusion CPT codes, we added the following three CY 2005 drug administration CPT codes to the bypass list utilized to create "pseudo" single claims: CPT codes 90781 (Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis, administered by physician or under direct supervision of physician; each additional hour, up to eight (8) hours); 96412 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous; infusion technique, one to 8 hours, each additional hour); and 96423 (Chemotherapy administration, intra-arterial; infusion technique, one to 8 hours, each additional hour). The standard OPPS methodology, as described in section II.A. of this proposed rule, was used to calculate HCPCS medians for these three drug administration codes. We then mapped all the data for the three additional hours of infusion CPT codes from the single and "pseudo" single claims to the APCs to which we are proposing to assign the CY 2005 claims data for these codes for purposes of calculating APC median costs.

While bypassing these three CPT codes and developing additional "per unit" claims provide a methodology to calculate median costs for these previously packaged drug administration services and to attribute all of their cost data to their assigned APCs, we note that this methodology allocates all packaging on the claim related to drug administration to the associated first hour drug administration code. Because these additional hours of infusion codes are not reported alone in conjunction with other separately payable nondrug administration services, we would not expect that the packaging related to additional hours of infusion would be inappropriately assigned to nondrug administration services. While we realize that there are some packaged costs that truly are clinically related to the second and subsequent hours of infusion, especially for infusions of packaged drugs that span several hours, and would, therefore, be most appropriately allocated to the additional hours of infusion codes, we are not able at this time to accurately assign representative portions of packaging costs to multiple different services at this time due to the limitations of our claims data. We believe this proposed methodology takes into account all of the packaging on claims for drug administration services and provides a reasonable framework for developing median costs for drug administration services that are often provided in combination with one another.

Upon review of the HCPCS median costs for all drug administration services, including injections and antigen therapy services, we created a comprehensive set of new APC groupings of CY 2005 HCPCS codes for drug administration services, with our assignments based both upon hospital resources utilized as reflected in HCPCS median costs and clinical coherence. The result of this analysis was the development of six proposed drug administration APC levels for the proposed CY 2007 payment rates, as shown in Table 30-1.

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As shown above, the placement of HCPCS codes into the proposed six levels follows logical, clinically coherent principles and is consistent with both expected and observed differences in hospital resource costs, both across levels and within each level. For example, the first hour of chemotherapy infusion is assigned to proposed Level VI, while additional hours of chemotherapy infusion are assigned to proposed Level III. This proposed structure is mirrored by the nonchemotherapy codes that show the first hour of nonchemotherapy infusion assigned to proposed Level V, while additional hours of nonchemotherapy infusion are assigned to proposed Level II.

Using this structure as a base, the CY 2006 OPPS drug administration codes were assigned to the proposed 6-level APC structure based on their clinical and expected hospital resource characteristics, as seen in Table 30-2.

This proposed structure was presented to the APC Panel during the March 2006 meeting. The Panel recommended using the bypass methodology as described above for the three additional hours of infusion codes to develop their median costs and supported separate payment for each additional hour of infusion for CY 2007, as shown in Table 30-2.

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We are accepting the APC Panel's recommendation for CY 2007 to use the bypass and "per unit" methodology as described in proposing a drug administration payment structure that includes a methodology to pay for infusion services by the hour. Therefore, we are proposing to assign HCPCS codes for CY 2007 to six new drug administration APCs, as listed in Table 30-2, with payment rates based on median costs for the APCs from CY 2005 claims data as assigned in Table 30-1.

For CY 2007, the APC Panel also recommended that CMS reevaluate payment for IVIG administration, especially considering the resource intensity of IVIG infusions. We are accepting this APC Panel recommendation and believe that our proposed CY 2007 drug administration payment policy that would provide specific payment for each hour of infusion would provide more accurate and appropriate payment for lengthy infusions, including the administration of IVIG. IVIG administration in the outpatient hospital setting typically occurs over 3-6 hours, and under our proposal hospitals would receive separate payment for the first hour of infusion, along with payments for each of the additional 2-5 hours generally required for the IVIG infusion. Considerable hospital resources are used throughout the infusion period, including significant clinical staff time to monitor and adjust infusions based on patients' evolving conditions, so we believe separate payment for each additional hour is appropriate. With respect to separate payment for IVIG preadministration-related services, the APC Panel recommended that CMS maintain separate payment as long as it remains appropriate. For CY 2006 only, we created the temporary G-code G0332 (Preadministration-related services for intravenous infusion of immunoglobulin, per infusion encounter). We are accepting this APC Panel recommendation and have considered whether separate payment for IVIG preadministration-related services remains appropriate. Based upon our ongoing review of the IVIG marketplace and our CY 2007 proposed payment policies for items and services under the OPPS, we believe that separate payment for preadministration-related services specific to IVIG infusions would not be necessary in CY 2007 to ensure Medicare beneficiary access to IVIG.

Hospitals' cooperation during CY 2005 in reporting all drug administration services, whether or not separate payments were made for all such services, has allowed us to develop robust median costs for individual services so that we have sufficient information to propose this more specific APC payment structure for drug administration services for CY 2007. We believe that this proposed structure would make appropriate payments for the hospital resources required to provide drug administration services, as we have large numbers of claims for many specific drug administration services that reveal significant and differential costs. In particular, using this proposed APC structure should allow us to make more accurate payments to hospitals for complex and lengthy drug administration services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries for many medical conditions, while also providing accurate payments for individual services when they are provided alone.

IX. Proposed Hospital Coding and Payments for Visits

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Visits" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

Currently, CMS instructs hospitals to use the CY 2006 CPT codes used by physicians and listed in Table 31 to report clinic and emergency department visits and critical care services on claims paid under the OPPS.

CPT code Descriptor
CPT Evaluation and Management Codes
99201 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 1).
99202 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 2).
99203 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 3).
99204 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 4).
99205 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient (Level 5).
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 1).
99212 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 2).
99213 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 3).
99214 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 4).
99215 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient (Level 5).
99241 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 1).
99242 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 2).
99243 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 3).
99244 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 4).
99245 Office consultation for a new or established patient (Level 5).
Emergency Department Visit CPT Codes
99281 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 1).
99282 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 2).
99283 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 3).
99284 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 4).
99285 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient (Level 5).
Critical Care Services CPT Codes
99291 Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes.
99292 Each additional 30 minutes.

The majority of CPT code descriptors are applicable to both physician and facility resources associated with specific services. However, we have acknowledged from the beginning of the OPPS that we believe that CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes were defined to reflect the activities of physicians and do not describe well the range and mix of services provided by hospitals during visits of clinic and emergency department patients and critical care encounters. Presently, CPT indicates that office or other outpatient visit codes are used to report E/M services provided in the physician's office or in an outpatient or other ambulatory facility. For OPPS purposes, we refer to these as clinic visit codes. CPT also indicates that emergency department visit codes are used to report E/M services provided in the emergency department, defined as an "organized hospital-based facility for the provision of unscheduled episodic services to patients who present for immediate medical attention. The facility must be available 24 hours a day." For OPPS purposes, we refer to these as emergency visit codes. CPT defines critical care services as the "direct delivery by a physician(s) of medical care for a critically ill or critically injured patient." It also states that "critical care is usually, but not always, given in a critical care area, such as * * * the emergency care facility."

In the April 7, 2000 OPPS final rule (65 FR 18434), CMS instructed hospitals to report facility resources for clinic and emergency department visits using CPT E/M codes and to develop internal hospital guidelines to determine what level of visit to report for each patient. While awaiting the development of a national set of facility-specific codes and guidelines, we have advised that each hospital's internal guidelines should follow the intent of the CPT code descriptors, in that the guidelines should be designed to reasonably relate the intensity of hospital resources to the different levels of effort represented by the codes.

During the January 2002 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS adopt the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) intervention-based guidelines for facility coding of emergency department visits and develop guidelines for clinic visits that are modeled on the ACEP guidelines.

In the August 9, 2002 OPPS proposed rule, we proposed 10 new G-codes (Levels 1-5 Facility Emergency Services and Levels 1-5 Facility Clinic Services) for use in the OPPS to report hospital visits. We also asked for public comments regarding national guidelines for hospital coding of emergency and clinic visits. We discussed various types of models, reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of each. We reviewed in detail the considerations around various discrete types of specific guidelines, including guidelines based on staff interventions, based upon staff time spent with the patient, based on resource intensity point scoring, and based on severity acuity point scoring related to patient complexity. We note below our analysis of the various models.

1. Guidelines Based on the Number or Type of Staff Interventions

Under this model, the level of service reported would be based on the number and/or type of interventions performed by nursing or ancillary staff. In the intervention model, baseline care (including registration, triage, initial nursing assessment, periodic vital signs as appropriate, simple discharge instructions, and exam room set up/clean up) and possibly a single minor intervention (for example, suture removal, rapid strep test, or visual acuity) would be reported by the lowest level of service. Higher levels of service would be reported as the number and/or complexity of staff interventions increased.

The most commonly recommended intervention-based guidelines were the facility-coding guidelines developed by the ACEP. The ACEP model uses examples of interventions to illustrate appropriate coding. Coders extrapolate from these examples to determine the correct level of service to report. The ACEP model uses the types of interventions rather than the number of interventions to determine the appropriate level of service. This means that the single most complex intervention determines the level of service, whether it was the only service provided (in addition to baseline care), whether other similarly complex interventions were also provided, or whether other interventions of less complexity were also provided. The intervention model is based on emergency department/clinic resource use, is simple, reflects the care given to the patient, and does not require additional facility documentation. However, we expressed concern that the intervention model may provide an incentive to provide unnecessary services and that it is susceptible to upcoding. In addition, it is not particularly focused on measuring and appropriately reporting a code reflecting total hospital resources used in a visit. Furthermore, the ACEP model requires extrapolation from a set of examples that could make it prone to variability across hospitals.

2. Guidelines Based on the Time Staff Spent With the Patient

Under this model, the level of service would be determined based on the amount of time hospital staff spent with a patient. The underlying assumption is that staff time spent with the patient is an appropriate proxy for total hospital resource consumption. In this model, if only baseline care (as described above) were provided, a Level 1 service would be reported. Higher levels of service would be reported based on increments of staff time beyond baseline care. For example, Level 2 could be reported for 11 to 20 minutes beyond baseline care, and Level 3 could be reported for 21 to 30 minutes beyond baseline care. This model is simple, correlates with total hospital resource use, and provides an objective standard for all hospitals to follow. However, we observed that this model would require additional, potentially burdensome documentation of staff time, could provide an incentive to work slowly or use less efficient personnel, and has the potential for upcoding and gaming.

3. Guidelines Based on a Point System Where a Certain Number of Points Are Assigned to Each Staff Intervention Based on the Time, Intensity, and Staff Type Required for the Intervention

In this model, points or weights are assigned to each facility service and/or intervention provided to a patient in the clinic or emergency department. The level of service is determined by the sum of the points for all services/interventions provided. Commenters to the August 9, 2002 proposed rule recommended various approaches to a point system, including point systems that assigned points based on the amount of staff time spent with the patient, the number of activities performed during the visit, and a combination of patient condition and activities performed. A point system would correlate with facility resource consumption and provide an objective standard. In addition, it is not as easily gamed because time-based interventions can be assigned a set number of points. However, we noted that a point system could present a significant burden for hospitals in terms of requiring additional, clinically unnecessary documentation. Point systems that are complex could require dedicated staff to monitor and maintain them.

4. Guidelines Based on Patient Complexity

Several variations were recommended in comments to the August 9, 2002 proposed rule, including assignment of levels of service based on ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification) diagnosis codes, based on complexity of medical decision making, or based on presenting complaint or medical problem. The premise for these guideline systems is that many emergency departments follow established protocols based on patients' presenting complaints and/or diagnoses. Therefore, assigning a level of service based on patient diagnosis should correlate with facility resource consumption. These systems may require the use of a coding "grid," which lists more than 100 examples of patient conditions and diagnoses and assigns a level of service to each example. When the patient presents with a condition that does not appear on the grid, the coder must extrapolate from the grid to the individual patient. We expressed concern that these systems are extremely complex, demand significant interpretive work on the part of the coder (who may not have clinical experience), and are subject to variability across hospitals. While no clinically unnecessary documentation would be required because the system is based on diagnoses that are already reported on claims, there is a significant potential for upcoding and gaming.

In the August 9, 2002 OPPS proposed rule, we also stated that we were concerned about counting separately paid services (for example, intravenous infusions, x-rays, electrocardiograms, and lab tests) as "interventions" or including their associated "staff time" in determining the level of service. We believed that the level of service should be determined by resource consumption that is not otherwise captured in payments for other separately payable services. We are now reconsidering this perspective and will discuss this further in section IX.D. of the preamble of this proposed rule.

In the November 1, 2002 OPPS final rule, we specified that we would not create new codes to replace existing CPT E/M codes for reporting hospital visits until national guidelines have been developed, in response to commenters who were concerned about implementing code definitions without national guidelines. We noted that an independent panel of experts would be an appropriate forum to develop codes and guidelines that are simple to understand and implement, and that are compliant with the HIPAA requirements. We explained that organizations such as the American Hospital Associations (AHA) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) had such expertise and would be capable of creating hospital visit guidelines and providing ongoing education of providers. We also articulated a set of principles that any national guidelines for facility visit coding should satisfy, including that coding guidelines should be based on facility resources, should be clear to facilitate accurate payments and be usable for compliance purposes and audits, should meet the HIPAA requirements, should only require documentation that is clinically necessary for patient care, and should not facilitate upcoding or gaming. We stated that the distribution of codes should result in a normal curve. We concluded that we believed the most appropriate forum for development of code definitions and guidelines was an independent expert panel that would makes recommendations to CMS.

The AHA and AHIMA originally supported the ACEP model for emergency visit coding, but we expressed concern that the ACEP guidelines allowed counting of separately payable services in determining a service level, which could result in the double counting of hospital resources in establishing visit payment rates and payment rates for those separately payable services. Subsequently, on their own initiative, the AHA and AHIMA formed an independent expert panel, the Hospital Evaluation and Management Coding Panel, comprised of members with coding, health information management, documentation, billing, nursing, finance, auditing, and medical experience. This panel included representatives from the AHA, AHIMA, ACEP, Emergency Nurses Association, and American Organization of Nurse Executives. CMS and AMA representatives observed the meetings. On June 24, 2003, the AHA and AHIMA submitted their recommended guidelines, hereafter referred to as the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, for reporting three levels of hospital clinic and emergency visits and a single level of critical care services to CMS, with the hope that CMS would publish the guidelines in the CY 2004 proposed rule. The AHA and AHIMA acknowledged that "continued refinement will be required as in all coding systems. The Panel * * * looks forward to working with CMS to incorporate any recommendations raised during the public comment period" (AHA/AHIMA guidelines report, page 9). The AHA and AHIMA indicated that the guidelines were field-tested several times by panel members at different stages of their development. The guidelines are based on an intervention model, where the levels are determined by the numbers and types of interventions performed by nursing or ancillary hospital staff. Higher levels of services are reported as the number and/or complexity of staff interventions increase.

Although we did not publish the guidelines, the AHA and AHIMA released the guidelines through their Web sites. Consequently, we received numerous comments from providers and associations, some in favor and some opposed to the guidelines. We undertook a critical review of the recommendations from the AHA and AHIMA and made some modifications to the guidelines based on comments we received from outside hospitals and associations on the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, clinical review, and changing payment policies in the OPPS regarding some separately payable services.

In an attempt to validate the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines and examine the distribution of services that would result from their application to hospital clinic and emergency visits paid under the OPPS, we contracted a study that began in September 2004 and concluded in September 2005 to retrospectively code, under the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines, hospital visits by reviewing hospital visit medical chart documentation gathered through the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) work. While a review of documentation and assignment of visit levels based on the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines to 12,500 clinic and emergency visits was initially planned, the study was terminated after a pilot review of only 750 visits. The contractor identified a number of elements in the guidelines that were difficult for coders to interpret, poorly defined, nonspecific, or regularly unavailable in the medical records. The contractor's coders were unable to determine any level for about 25 percent of the clinic cases and about 20 percent of the emergency cases reviewed. The only agreement observed between the levels reported on the claims and levels according to the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines was the classification of Level 1 services, where the review supported the level on the claims 54-70 percent of the time. In addition, the vast majority of the clinic and emergency visits reviewed were assigned to Level 1 during the review. Based on these findings, we believed that it was not necessary to review additional records after the initial sample. The contractor advised that multiple terms in the guidelines required clearer definition and believed that more examples would be helpful. Although we believe that all of the visit documentation for each case was available for the contractor's review, we were unable to determine definitively that this was the case. Thus, there is some possibility that the contractor's assignments would have differed if additional documentation from the medical records was available for the visits. In summary, while testing of the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines was helpful in illuminating areas of the guidelines that would benefit from refinement, we were unable to draw conclusions about the relationship between the distribution of current hospital reporting of visits using CPT E/M codes that are assigned according to each hospital's internal guidelines and the distribution of coding under the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, nor were we able to demonstrate a normal distribution of visit levels under the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines.

B. CY 2007 Proposed Coding

As discussed above, the majority of all CPT code descriptors are applicable to both physician and facility resources associated with specific services. However, we believe that CPT E/M codes were defined to reflect the activities of physicians and do not describe well the range and mix of services provided by hospitals during visits of clinic and emergency department patients and critical care encounters. While awaiting the development of a national set of facility-specific codes and guidelines, we have advised that each hospital's internal guidelines should follow the intent of the CPT code descriptors, in that the guidelines should be designed to reasonably relate the intensity of hospital resources to the different levels of effort represented by the codes.

In the November 1, 2002 OPPS final rule, we specified that we would not create new codes to replace existing CPT E/M codes for reporting hospital visits until national guidelines have been developed, in response to commenters who were concerned about implementing code definitions without national guidelines. While we do not yet have a formal set of guidelines that we believe may be appropriately applied nationally to report different levels of hospital clinic and emergency department visit and to report critical care services, we have made significant progress in developing potential guidelines and, therefore, are proposing for CY 2007 the establishment of HCPCS codes to describe hospital clinic and emergency department visits and critical care services. Prior to our implementation of national guidelines for the new hospital visit HCPCS codes, we are proposing that hospitals may continue to use their existing internal guidelines to determine the visit levels to be reported with these codes. We anticipate that many providers would choose to use their existing guidelines for reporting visits with CPT codes. We do not expect a substantial workload for a provider that chooses to adjust its guidelines to reflect our proposed policies.

We acknowledge that it can be burdensome for providers to bill G-codes rather than CPT codes. In this case, because current CPT E/M codes do not describe hospital visit resources, we have no alternative other than to create new G-codes. CPT has not yet created clinic and emergency department visit and critical care services codes that describe hospital resource utilization. It is important to note that G-codes may be recognized by other payers.

1. Clinic Visits

For clinic visits, we are proposing five new codes, to replace hospitals' reporting of the CPT clinic visit E/M codes for new and established patients and consultations listed in Table 31. Providers have been reporting five levels of CPT codes through CY 2006, and we believe that it should be fairly easy to crosswalk current internal hospital guidelines to these five proposed new codes. Commenters to prior rules have stated that the hospital resources used for new and established patients to provide a specific level of service are very similar, and that it is unnecessary and burdensome from a coding perspective to distinguish between the two types of visits. The new codes are proposed in Table 32 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Long descriptor
Gxxx1 Level 1 hosp clinic visit Level 1 hospital clinic visit.
Gxxx2 Level 2 hosp clinic visit Level 2 hospital clinic visit.
Gxxx3 Level 3 hosp clinic visit Level 3 hospital clinic visit.
Gxxx4 Level 4 hosp clinic visit Level 4 hospital clinic visit.
Gxxx5 Level 5 hosp clinic visit Level 5 hospital clinic visit.

2. Emergency Department Visits

As described above, CPT defines an emergency department as "an organized hospital-based facility for the provision of unscheduled episodic services to patients who present for immediate medical attention. The facility must be available 24 hours a day." Under the OPPS, we have restricted the billing of emergency department CPT codes to services furnished at facilities that meet this CPT definition. Facilities open less than 24 hours a day should not use the emergency department codes.

Sections 1866(a)(1)(I), 1866(a)(1)(N), and 1867 of the Act impose specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals and critical access hospitals that offer emergency services. These obligations concern individuals who come to a hospital's dedicated emergency department (DED) and request examination or treatment for medical conditions, and apply to all of these individuals, regardless of whether or not they are beneficiaries of any program under the Act. Section 1867(h) of the Act specifically prohibits a delay in providing required screening or stabilization services in order to inquire about the individual's payment method or insurance status. Section 1867(d) of the Act provides for the imposition of civil monetary penalties on hospitals and physicians responsible for failing to meet the provisions listed above. These provisions, taken together, are frequently referred to as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). EMTALA was passed in 1986 as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 Pub. L. 99-272 (COBRA).

Section 489.24 of the EMTALA regulations defines "dedicated emergency department" as any department or facility of the hospital, regardless of whether it is located on or off the main hospital campus, that meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment.

We believe that every emergency department that meets the CPT definition of emergency department also qualifies as a dedicated emergency department under EMTALA. However, we are aware that there are some departments or facilities of hospitals that meet the definition of a DED under the EMTALA regulations but that do not meet the more restrictive CPT definition of an emergency department. For example, a hospital department or facility that meets the definition of a DED may not be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Nevertheless, hospitals with such departments or facilities incur EMTALA obligations with respect to an individual who presents to the department and requests, or has requested on his or her behalf, examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition. However, because they do not meet the CPT requirements for reporting emergency visit E/M codes, these facilities must bill clinic visit codes for the services they furnish. We have no way to distinguish in our hospital claims data the costs of visits provided in DEDs that do not meet the CPT definition of emergency department from the costs of clinic visits.

Some hospitals have requested that they be permitted to bill emergency visit codes under the OPPS for services furnished in a facility that meets CPT's definition for reporting emergency visit E/M codes, except that they are not available 24 hours a day. These hospitals believe that their resource costs are more similar to those of emergency departments that meet the CPT definition than they are to the resource costs of clinics. Representatives of such facilities have argued that emergency department visit payments are more appropriate, on the grounds that their facilities treat patients with emergency conditions whose costs exceed the resources reflected in the clinic visit APC payments, even though these emergency departments are not available 24 hours per day. In addition, these hospital representatives indicated that their facilities have EMTALA obligations and should, therefore, be able to receive emergency visit payments. While these emergency departments may provide a broader range and intensity of hospital services and require significant resources to assure their availability and capabilities in comparison with typical hospital outpatient clinics, the fact that they do not operate with all capabilities full-time suggests that hospital resources associated with visits to emergency departments or facilities available less than 24 hours a day may not be as great as the resources associated with emergency departments or facilities that are available 24 hours a day and that fully meet the CPT definition.

To determine whether visits to emergency departments or facilities (referred to as Type B emergency departments) that incur EMTALA obligations but do not meet more prescriptive expectations that are consistent with the CPT definition of an emergency department (referred to as Type A emergency departments) have different resource costs than visits to either clinics or Type A emergency departments, for CY 2007 we are proposing a set of five G-codes for use by all entities that meet the definition of a DED under the EMTALA regulations in § 489.24 but that are not Type A emergency departments, as described in Table 33 below. These codes will be called "Type B emergency visit codes."

HCPCS code Short descriptor Long descriptor
Gzzz1 Lev 1 hosp type B ED visit Level 1 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gzzz2 Lev 2 hosp type B ED visit Level 2 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gzzz3 Lev 3 hosp type B ED visit Level 3 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gzzz4 Lev 4 hosp type B ED visit Level 4 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gzzz5 Lev 5 hosp type B ED visit Level 5 hospital emergency department visit provided in a Type B emergency department. (The ED must meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment; or (3) During the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which a determination under this section is being made, based on a representative sample of patient visits that occurred during that calendar year, it provides at least one-third of all of its outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).

For CY 2007, we also are proposing to create five G-codes to be reported by the subset of provider-based emergency departments or facilities of the hospital, called Type A emergency departments, that are available to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and meet one or both of the following requirements related to the EMTALA definition of DED, specifically: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under the applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment. These codes will be called "Type A emergency visit codes" and would replace hospitals' current reporting of the CPT emergency department visit E/M codes listed in Table 33. Our intention is to allow hospital-based emergency departments or facilities that are currently appropriately reporting CPT emergency department visit E/M codes to bill these new Type A emergency visit codes. We believe that this proposed definition of Type A emergency departments will neither narrow nor broaden the group of emergency departments or facilities that may bill the Type A emergency visit codes in comparison with those that are currently correctly billing CPT emergency department visit E/M codes. Rather, we are refining and clarifying the definition for use in the hospital context. We believe that because the concepts employed in the definition of a DED for EMTALA purposes are already familiar to hospitals, it is appropriate to employ those concepts, rather than the concepts employed in the CPT definition of emergency department, for purposes of defining these new G-codes. As we have previously noted, the CPT codes were defined to reflect the activities of physicians and do not always describe well the range and mix of services provided by hospitals during visits of emergency department patients. We believe that these new codes that we are proposing for reporting emergency visits to Type A emergency departments are more specific to the hospital context. For example, one feature that distinguishes Type A hospital emergency departments from other departments of the hospital is that Type A emergency departments do not generally provide scheduled care, but rather regularly operate to provide immediately available unscheduled services.

The new codes that we are proposing for CY 2007 are listed in Table 34 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Long descriptor
Gyyy1 Lev 1 hosp type A ED visit Level 1 hospital emergency visit provided in a Type A hospital-based facility or department. (The facility or department must be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gyyy2 Lev 2 hosp type A ED visit Level 2 hospital emergency visit provided in a Type A hospital-based facility or department. (The facility or department must be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gyyy3 Lev 3 hosp type A ED visit Level 3 hospital emergency visit provided in a Type A hospital-based facility or department. (The facility or department must be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gyyy4 Lev 4 hosp type A ED visit Level 4 hospital emergency visit provided in a Type A hospital-based facility or department. (The facility or department must be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).
Gyyy5 Lev 5 hosp type A ED visit Level 5 hospital emergency visit provided in a Type A hospital-based facility or department. (The facility or department must be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and meets at least one of the following requirements: (1) It is licensed by the State in which it is located under applicable State law as an emergency room or emergency department; or (2) It is held out to the public (by name, posted signs, advertising, or other means) as a place that provides care for emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment).

3. Critical Care Services

For critical care services, we are proposing two new codes, to replace hospitals' reporting of the CPT E/M critical care codes listed in Table 31. Providers have been reporting two CPT codes through CY 2006, and we believe that it should be fairly easy to crosswalk current internal hospital guidelines to these two new proposed codes. The proposed new codes are listed in Table 35 below.

HCPCS code Short descriptor Long descriptor
Gccc1 Hosp critical care, 30-74 min Hospital critical care services, first 30-74 minutes.
Gccc2 Hosp critical care, add 30 min Hospital critical care services, each additional 30 minutes.

C. CY 2007 Proposed Payment Policy

Since the implementation of the OPPS, outpatient visits provided by hospitals have been paid at three payment levels for both clinic and emergency department visits, even though hospitals have been reporting five resource-based coding levels of clinic and emergency department visits using CPT E/M codes. Critical care services have been paid at one level, with separate payment for the first 30 to 74 minutes of care and bundling of payment for all additional 30 minute increments of critical care services into payment for the first 30-74 minutes. If the critical care service is less than 30 minutes in duration, then it is to be billed as either a clinic visit or an emergency visit CPT code. Because the three payment rates for clinic and emergency department visits are based on five levels of CPT codes as listed in Table 31, in general the two lowest levels of CPT codes (1 and 2) are assigned to the low-level visit APCs and the two highest levels of CPT codes (4 and 5) are assigned to the high-level visit APCs, with the single middle CPT level CPT code (3) assigned to the mid-level visit APCs. Hospital claims data indicate that the cost of providing a visit of the same level is generally significantly higher for emergency visits in comparison with clinic visits, with the differential increasing at higher levels of services.

Based upon CY 2005 claims data processed through December 31, 2005, the median costs of clinic visit, emergency visit, and critical care APCs as configured for CY 2006 are listed below.

APC title APC median Levels of CPT codes assigned to APC
Clinic Visits
Low Level Clinic Visits $53.94 Level 1 Clinic Visit, Level 2 Clinic Visit.
Mid Level Clinic Visits 63.73 Level 3 Clinic Visit.
High Level Clinic Visits 91.27 Level 4 Clinic Visit, Level 5 Clinic Visit.
Emergency Department Visits
Low Level Emergency Visits 76.43 Level 1 ED Visit, Level 2 ED Visit.
Mid Level Emergency Visits 133.98 Level 3 ED Visit.
High Level Emergency Visits 237.17 Level 4 ED Visit, Level 5 ED Visit.
Critical Care Services
Critical Care 495.16 Critical care, first hour.

Historical hospitals claims data, however, have generally reflected significantly different median costs for the two levels of services assigned to the low and high level visit APCs. While the median costs of these services do not violate the 2 times rule within their assigned APCs, this may not be the most accurate method of payment for these very common hospital levels of visits which clearly demonstrate differential hospital resources. In particular, because of the relatively low volume of the highest levels of services in the clinic and emergency department, our payment rates may be especially low. Therefore, we are proposing five payment levels for clinic and emergency visits and one payment level for critical care services.

As discussed in the previous section, we are proposing to create 17 new G-codes to replace the CPT E/M codes that hospitals are currently billing to report visits and critical care services. To determine appropriate payment rates for the new G-codes, we are proposing to map the data from the CY 2005 CPT E/M codes and other HCPCS codes currently assigned to the clinic visit APCs to 11 new APCs, 5 for clinic visits, 5 for emergency visits, and 1 for critical care services as shown in Table 37 to develop median costs for these APCs. We mapped the CPT E/M codes and other HCPCS codes to the new APCs based on median costs and clinical considerations.

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In the case of the CPT E/M codes for emergency visits, the assignment of data from a single visit code to the new Type A Emergency Visit APC of the same level was straightforward. Similarly, the assignment of data from the only separately payable critical care CPT code to the new APC for critical care services was clear-cut. However, in some cases of the data for CPT clinic visit E/M codes, we assigned a code to an appropriate clinic visit APC level based upon resource and clinical homogeneity considerations, and that APC assignment did not correspond to the visit level described by the code. For example, CPT 99213 is a level 3 clinic visit code for an established patient, which would seem to logically map to the Level 3 Clinic Visit APC. However, because CPT 99213 has a median cost of $63.04, it maps more appropriately to the Level 2 Clinic Visit APC, which has an overall median cost of $62.12. In general, CPT codes for established patient visits had lower median costs than new patient visit or consultation codes of the same E/M level, and that variability is reflected in their respective proposed APC data assignments for CY 2007. We believe that in CY 2007, when hospitals utilize their own internal guidelines to report clinic visits, without codes that differentiate among new, established, or consultation visits, they will report G-code levels that reflect their resources used. We expect that payments provided for G-codes of each level, based upon the CY 2005 claims data assignments as listed in Table 38, would provide appropriate resource-based payments for visits reported at each level.

After the CY 2005 CPT E/M codes and other HCPCS codes were mapped to an appropriate new APC as shown in Table 38, the next step required was to assign an APC to each new G-code for which no data were available. We assigned these 16 new separately payable G-codes to an appropriate APC level based on the code level alone as shown in Table 38. For example, both the Level 1 Hospital Clinic Visit and Level 1 Hospital Type B ED visit codes are mapped to the Level 1 Hospital Clinic Visit APC, 0604. Similarly, the Level 1 Hospital Type A ED visit code is mapped to the Level 1 Type A Emergency Visit APC, 0609. We expect that this configuration would provide appropriate resource-based payments for visits reported at each level. We are proposing to assign status indicator "B" to the CPT E/M codes for CY 2007, with no APC assignment, because we are proposing new G-codes for the OPPS for CY 2007, as delineated in Table 38. Table 38 also removes codes that were deleted by CPT for CY 2007, and only includes codes that would be effective under the OPPS for CY 2007.

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We are proposing to map the five new clinic visit G-codes to the five new Clinic Visit APCs, 0604, 0605, 0606, 0607, and 0608. We are proposing to assign the five new Type A emergency visit codes for services provided in a Type A emergency department to the five new Type A Emergency Visit APCs, 0609, 0613, 0614, 0615, and 0616. For CY 2007, we are proposing to assign the five new Type B emergency visit codes for services provided in a Type B emergency department to the five new Clinic Visit APCs, 0604, 0605, 0606, 0607, and 0608.

This payment policy for Type B emergency visits is similar to our current policy which requires services furnished in emergency departments that have an EMTALA obligation but do not meet the CPT definition of emergency department to be reported using CPT clinic visit E/M codes, resulting in payments based upon clinic visit APCs. As mentioned above, CPT requires an emergency department to be open 24 hours per day in order for it to be eligible to bill emergency department E/M codes. While maintaining the same payment policy for Type B emergency department visits in CY 2007, the reporting of specific G-codes for emergency visits provided in Type B emergency departments will permit us to specifically collect and analyze the hospital resource costs of visits to these facilities in order to determine in the future whether a proposal of an alternative payment policy may be warranted. This approach to more refined data collection is similar to our approach to drug administration services under the OPPS over the past several years. We collected hospital claims data for specific detailed services using CPT and HCPCS codes for CYs 2005 and 2006, while making payments based on claims data available to us for the less specific HCPCS codes billed by hospitals prior to CY 2005. We recognize that reporting specific drug administration services for which hospitals received no separate or additional payments created some additional administrative burden on hospitals for a period of time, but the resource information collected through the claims submissions has been critical to the development of our proposal of more refined drug administration payment policies. The hospital claims data based upon the CY 2005 drug administration coding structure now form the foundation of our CY 2007 proposal for drug administration services as described in section VIII.C. of the preamble to this proposed rule.

Although we believe that our proposed payment policy for CY 2007 for Type B emergency department visits is consistent with our past policy regarding visits to emergency departments that do not meet the CPT definition of an emergency department, we are interested in public comments regarding this policy. The OPPS rulemaking cycle for CY 2009 will be the first year that we will have cost data for these new Type B emergency department HCPCS codes available for analysis. In the interim, we are particularly concerned with ensuring that necessary emergency department services are available to rural Medicare beneficiaries. We recognize that rural emergency departments may be disproportionately likely to offer essential emergency department services less than 24 hours per day, 7 days a week because of the limited demand for those services and the high costs and inefficiencies associated with providing full emergency department availability during times when few patients are present for emergency care. We believe that our OPPS payment policies for Type A and Type B emergency visits should support the ability of hospitals to provide their communities with essential and appropriate emergency department services efficiently and effectively. We also believe that the payment policies should present no payment incentive for hospitals to provide necessary emergency services less than 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, which could result in limited access to emergency services for Medicare beneficiaries, thereby leading to adverse effects on their health.

We are proposing to map code Gccc1, the new proposed hospital critical care services code for the first 30-74 minutes of care, to the proposed new Critical Care APC 0617. We are proposing to assign status indicator "N" to proposed HCPCS code Gccc2, to indicate that the code is packaged, as the predecessor code to Gccc2 was also packaged.

D. CY 2007 Proposed Treatment of Guidelines

1. Background

As described in section IX.A. of the preamble of this proposed rule, since April 7, 2000 we have instructed hospitals to report facility resources for clinic and emergency department outpatient hospital visits using the CPT E/M codes and to develop internal hospital guidelines for reporting the appropriate visit level. In the CY 2003 OPPS final rule with comment period, we noted that an independent panel of experts would be an appropriate forum to develop codes and guidelines. In that final rule with comment period, we also articulated a set of principles that any national guidelines for facility visit coding should satisfy, including that coding guidelines should be based on facility resources, should be clear to facilitate accurate payments and be usable for compliance purposes and audits, should meet the HIPAA requirements, should only require documentation that is clinically necessary for patient care, and should not facilitate upcoding or gaming. We stated that the distribution of codes should result in a normal curve.

Subsequently, as described above, the AHA and AHIMA formed an independent expert panel, the Hospital Evaluation and Management Coding Panel, and submitted the AHA/AHIMA guidelines for reporting three levels of hospital clinic and emergency visits and a single level of critical care services to CMS. The guidelines are based on an intervention model, where the levels are determined by the numbers and types of interventions performed by nursing or ancillary hospital staff. We undertook a critical review of the recommendations and made some modifications to the guidelines based on comments we received from outside hospitals and associations, clinical review, and changing payment policies in the OPPS regarding some separately payable services. In addition, as previously stated, we contracted a study to retrospectively code, under the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines, hospital visits by reviewing hospital visit medical chart documentation gathered through CERT work. In summary, while the testing of the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines was helpful in illuminating areas of the guidelines that would benefit from refinement, we were unable to draw conclusions about the relationship between the distribution of current hospital reporting of visits using CPT E/M codes that are assigned according to each hospital's internal guidelines and the distribution of code levels under the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, nor were we able to demonstrate a normal distribution of visit levels under the modified AHA/AHIMA guidelines.

Despite the inconclusive findings from the validation study, after reviewing the AHA/AHIMA guidelines, as well as approximately a dozen other guidelines for outpatient visits submitted by various hospitals and hospital associations, we believe that the AHA/AHIMA guidelines are the most appropriate and well-developed guidelines for use in the OPPS of which we are aware. Our particular interest in these guidelines is based upon the broad-based input into their development, the need for CMS to move definitively to promulgate national outpatient hospital visit coding guidelines in the near future, and full consideration of the characteristics of alternative types of guidelines. We also think that hospitals will react favorably to guidelines developed and supported by the AHA and AHIMA, national organizations that have great interest in hospital coding and payment issues and possess significant medical, technical and practical expertise due to their broad membership, which includes hospitals and health information management professionals. Anecdotally, we have been told that a number of hospitals are successfully utilizing the AHA/AHIMA guidelines to report levels of hospital visits. However, other organizations have expressed concern that the AHA/AHIMA guidelines may result in a significant redistribution of hospital visits to higher levels, reducing the ability of the OPPS to discriminate among the hospital resources required for various different levels of visits. We, too, remain concerned about the potential redistributive effect on OPPS payments for other services or among levels of hospital visits when national guidelines for outpatient visit coding are adopted. We recognize that there may be difficulty crosswalking historical hospital claims data from current CPT E/M codes reported based on individual internal hospital guidelines to payments for any new coding system developed, in order to provide appropriate payment levels for hospital visits reported based on national guidelines in the future.

There are several types of problems with the AHA/AHIMA guidelines that have been identified based upon extensive staff review and contractor use of the guidelines during the validation study. We believe the AHA/AHIMA guidelines require short-term refinement prior to their full adoption by the OPPS, as well as continued refinement over time after their implementation. Our modified version of the AHA/AHIMA guidelines provides some possibilities for addressing certain issues. Our eight general areas of concern regarding the AHA/AHIMA model are listed below. In addition, we have posted to the CMS Web site both the original AHA/AHIMA guidelines and our modified draft version, and we are seeking public input before we adopt national guidelines. We continue to commit that we will provide a minimum of 6-12 months notice to hospitals prior to implementation of national guidelines to provide sufficient time for providers to make the necessary systems changes and educate their staff.

2. Outstanding Concerns With the AHA/AHIMA Guidelines

a. Three Versus Five Levels of Codes

The AHA/AHIMA guidelines describe three levels of codes for clinic and emergency visits, rather than the five levels of codes that we are proposing for clinic and Type A and Type B emergency visits. It would be impossible to pay at five levels using these guidelines, unless the guidelines were revised. As discussed above, our claims data indicate that five payment levels are justified for both clinic and Type A emergency visits, and, therefore, we are proposing five levels of G-codes so that providers may code at five visit levels and receive payments at five levels as well. In fact, the materials explaining the AHA/AHIMA guidelines state that one of the reasons that the model includes only three coding levels is because CMS only paid at three payment levels. We are now proposing to pay at five payment levels, and if our proposed CY 2007 payment policy is finalized, the AHA/AHIMA guidelines may need to be revised to reflect five visit levels.

b. Lack of Clarity for Some Interventions

Some interventions are vague, unclear, or nonspecific, without sufficient examples of documentation in the medical record that may support those interventions. For instance, it is unclear what documentation for the intervention stated as "Patient registration, room set up, patient use of room, room cleaning" and assigned in the AHA/AHIMA guidelines to a low-level clinic visit would be necessary to support all aspects of that intervention. In another case, the intervention "Frequent monitoring/assessment as evidenced by two sets of vital sign measurements or assessments" that is attributable to a mid-level emergency visit in the guidelines explains that this may include assessment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological status. However, it is unclear exactly what coders should look for in the medical record to support this intervention and whether narrative hospital staff descriptions of patient status would be considered to be assessments. These examples, and others, were identified by the contractor engaged in medical chart reviews as part of the guidelines validation study. The AHA/AHIMA guidelines may benefit from revisions to clarify some interventions and/or provide additional examples based upon questions that arose during field testing of the guidelines or that are raised by hospitals reviewing the AHA/AHIMA guidelines and the modified version posted on our Web site.

c. Treatment of Separately Payable Services

CMS and the APC Panel stated that separately payable services should be excluded from the guidelines because of their concern over the potential for double payment for hospital resources attributed to visit services when those resources were actually used to provide the separately payable services. Consistent with this policy, at the time of their development the AHA/AHIMA guidelines excluded all services separately payable under the OPPS from the list of interventions. For policy consistency, in our modified draft version of the guidelines, we removed interventions that have now become separately payable under the OPPS through CY 2006, such as bladder catheterizations and some wound care services. However, upon further reflection as we move forward to implement national guidelines, we are open to reconsidering whether the inclusion of some separately payable services in guidelines to determine visit levels could serve as a proxy for the resources that the patient will consume and that should be attributable to the hospital visit, not the separately payable services. In such cases, consideration of separately payable services in reporting visit levels may not result in double payment for components of those separately payable services. There may be hospital resources used in visits that are not captured in the AHA/AHIMA guidelines' limited number of interventions that are not separately payable. We believe that, in general, a patient with high medical acuity will consume more hospital resources in the visit than a patient with moderate acuity. However, when separately payable interventions are removed from the model, it may be difficult for the limited interventions remaining in the guidelines for each visit level to capture the acuity level of the patient. In addition, the list of HCPCS codes that are packaged can change annually. For example, in the CY 2006 OPPS, bladder catheterization services, which had been packaged in prior years, were first made separately payable. If the guidelines strictly excluded all separately payable services, then the guidelines could also change from year to year, possibly requiring additional education of hospital staff on an annual basis. An extremely ill emergency department patient who may need a significant number of separately payable procedures, but only one or two minor interventions that are not separately payable, may require significant time and attention from hospital staff that is unrelated to the hospital resources generally required for the separately payable procedures. The guidelines may indicate that a low level emergency department visit code should be billed, while in fact the patient may require significantly more hospital resources than a mildly ill patient who received the same two minor interventions. We are open to further discussion and welcome public comments on the exclusion of separately payable services from the national visit guidelines and whether their inclusion could pose a risk of attributing the same hospital resources to both visits and separately payable services, potentially resulting in duplicate payments for those resources.

d. Some Interventions Appear Overvalued

Several interventions that we believe may be minor are valued at a high level in the guidelines. This could result in visits with relatively less resource intensive interventions being coded as high level visits, leading to an overall visit distribution that was skewed toward the high end. Claims data then would fail to reflect the differential hospital resources associated with hospital visits of five levels. For example, the AHA/AHIMA guidelines consider oxygen administration, described as initiation and/or adjustment from a baseline oxygen regimen, to be a mid level emergency department intervention, while we believe that the associated hospital resources could be more consistent with its characterization as a low level emergency department intervention. In another example, the AHA/AHIMA guidelines consider specimen collection(s), other than venipuncture and other separately payable services, to be a mid level clinic intervention, while we believe this may be more consistent with other low level clinic interventions, depending upon the numbers and types of different specimens collected. We encourage specific comments on the levels assigned to various interventions in the guidelines, with the goal of differentiating five levels of services in a normal distribution, based on their respective hospital resources.

e. Concerns of Specialty Clinics

The AHA/AHIMA guidelines are unlikely to sufficiently address the concerns of various specialty clinics (for example, pain management clinics, oncology clinics, and wound care centers). Anecdotally, we have heard that the interventions listed in the AHA/AHIMA guidelines do not include many of the interventions commonly performed in specialty clinics and that some of the interventions in the guidelines would never be performed in certain types of clinics. Currently, each provider has its own set of guidelines, and we believe that some specialty clinics have customized guidelines to facilitate coding their visits at different levels based upon the specific hospital resources commonly used in visits to their clinics. While we prefer to have one model that can be applied nationally to each level of clinic visit code for which we make a specific OPPS payment, we are unsure as to whether one model can adequately characterize visit levels for all types of clinics. For example, we have been told that the most appropriate proxy for facility resource consumption in cancer care is staff time due to the intensive staff interactions required to care for patients with cancer, regardless of the reasons for their clinic visits. We are interested in comments regarding the feasibility of applying national guidelines to specialty clinic visits while ensuring appropriate OPPS payments for those services and suggestions for revisions to the guideline models posted that could improve their utility in reporting such visits.

f. Americans With Disabilities Act

We are concerned that the AHA/AHIMA guidelines' intervention related to the special needs of certain patients may be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as it may increase the visit level reported, thereby increasing a patient's copayment. Even if additional hospital resources are required to treat patients with disabilities, patients must not have additional financial liability for those services based on their disabilities.

g. Differentiation Between New and Established Patients, and Between Standard Visits and Consultations

The AHA/AHIMA guidelines do not differentiate between new versus established patients or consultations versus standard visits for clinic visits. During the summer 2002 APC Panel meeting, the APC Panel recommended that CMS not differentiate among visit types, specifically new, established, and consultation visits, for the purposes of clinic visit facility coding. Therefore, in the August 9, 2002 OPPS proposed rule, we proposed to accept the APC Panel's recommendation to create five new G-codes to replace the CPT new and established clinic visit and consultation E/M codes. We did not finalize the codes for CY 2003 because of concerns then about creating new G-codes without national guidelines.

During CY 2006 and earlier, there has not been a payment difference between new and established patient visits of the same level, as generally both were mapped to the same APC. The information describing the AHA/AHIMA guidelines indicates that only one set of guidelines was developed for five levels of codes for clinic visits, regardless of a patient's status as a new or established patient or the provision of a consultation visit. This approach may have been related to the lack of a payment differential for different types of clinic visits of the same level under the OPPS when those guidelines were developed. However, several years of hospital claims data regarding the median costs of the specific CPT clinic visit E/M codes consistently indicate that new patients generally are more resource intensive than existing patients across all visit levels, and that consultations are more resource intensive than standard visits. For example, based upon CY 2005 claims used by the OPPS for CY 2007 ratesetting, CPT code 99213, the level 3 clinic visit code for established patients, has a median cost of $63.04. CPT code 99203, the level 3 clinic visit code for new patients, has a median cost of $74.12. CPT code 99243, the level 3 consultation visit code, has a median cost of $84.14. Finally, CPT code 99273, the level 3 confirmatory consultation visit code which was deleted for CY 2006, had a median cost of $100.77. We encourage public comments that discuss the potential differences in hospital clinic resource consumption for new patient visits, established patient visits, and consultations. If there are significant additional hospital resources required to provide new patient visits or consultations, we are unsure whether the interventions in the AHA/AHIMA guidelines would reliably capture these additional resources.

h. Distinction Between Type A and Type B Emergency Departments

There are no AHA/AHIMA guidelines for the reporting of visits to Type B emergency departments that meet the EMTALA definition of a DED, but do not meet the proposed definition of a Type A emergency department, as discussed above. When the AHA and AHIMA created these guidelines, emergency departments that did not meet the CPT definition of emergency department were instructed to bill CPT clinic visit E/M codes. There was no distinction in reporting between emergency departments that, as DEDs, had an EMTALA obligation but did not meet the CPT definition of emergency department and outpatient hospital clinics that did not provide emergency services. If we finalize our proposal to create new G-codes for CY 2007 for Type B emergency departments to use in reporting visits, in the short run hospitals will use internal guidelines to determine their visit levels for Type B emergency department visits, as they will for visits to both clinics and Type A emergency departments. However, with the implementation of national hospital visit guidelines we will need to specify those guidelines to be used for the purposes of Type B emergency visit reporting. The AHA and AHIMA have not yet had the opportunity to consider the issue of Type B emergency visit reporting in their guidelines, and we welcome public comments to provide additional perspectives on the appropriate guidelines for reporting visit levels in these Type B emergency departments.

The public comments that we receive on this guidelines section of this proposed rule will be publicly available to the AHA and AHIMA and their expert panel, along with comments that we receive on the two versions of the guidelines posted on our Web site. We hope to receive input from them over the upcoming months to address the eight areas of concern that are discussed above, as well as other issues brought to our attention by the public. We understand that some issues will not be able to be fully addressed by their expert panel until we finalize our CY 2007 payment policies for visits in the OPPS. We plan to communicate progress on the development of OPPS visit guidelines through updates to the OPPS Web site, and we may post other versions of draft guidelines in order to solicit additional public input during CY 2007. When we post additional materials to the web for purposes of providing information or soliciting further comments regarding national guidelines, we will update the public through all means practically available to us, including communications with professional associations, list-serves, etc. While we understand the interest of some hospitals in our moving quickly to promulgate national guidelines that will assure standardized reporting of outpatient hospital visit levels, we believe that the issues we have identified and others that may arise are important and require serious consideration prior to the implementation of national guidelines. Because of our commitment to provide hospitals with 6-12 months notice prior to implementation of national guidelines, we expect that we will not implement national guidelines prior to CY 2008. We acknowledge that, once implemented, the guidelines will require periodic review and updating based on factors such as changing medical practices, hospital experiences in reporting the codes, new payment policies under the OPPS, and median costs for levels of services calculated from claims data. We are hopeful that the information received from the AHA, AHIMA and others on such reviews would permit us to effectively, and in a timely manner, address emerging guideline implementation issues, as well as develop desirable future modifications to the guidelines based on hospitals' experiences reporting commonly provided visits. We believe that this ongoing system should provide the most successful approach to ensuring that OPPS national visit guidelines continue to facilitate consistent and standardized reporting of outpatient hospital visits, in a manner that is resource-based and supportive of appropriate OPPS payments for the efficient and effective provision of visits in hospital outpatient settings.

X. Proposed Payment for Blood and Blood Products

A. Background

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Blood and Blood Products" at the beginning of your comment.)

Since the implementation of the OPPS in August 2000, separate payments have been made for blood and blood products through APCs rather than packaging them into payments for the procedures with which they were administered. Hospital payments for the costs of blood and blood products, as well as the costs of collecting, processing, and storing blood and blood products, are made through the OPPS payments for specific blood product APCs. On April 12, 2001, CMS issued the original billing guidance for blood products to hospitals (Program Transmittal A-01-50). In response to requests for clarification of these instructions, CMS issued Program Transmittal 496 on March 4, 2005. The comprehensive billing guidelines in the Program Transmittal also addressed specific concerns and issues related to billing for blood-related services, which the public had brought to our attention.

In the CY 2000 OPPS, payments for blood and blood products were established based on external data provided by commenters due to limited Medicare claims data. From the CY 2000 OPPS to the CY 2002 OPPS, payment rates for blood and blood products were updated for inflation. For the CY 2003 OPPS, as described in the November 1, 2002 final rule with comment period (67 FR 66773), we applied a special adjustment methodology to blood and blood products that had significant reductions in payment rates from the CY 2002 OPPS to the CY 2003 OPPS, when median costs were first calculated from hospital claims. Using the adjustment methodology, we limited the decrease in payment rates for blood and blood products to approximately 15 percent. For the CY 2004 OPPS, as recommended by the APC Panel, we froze payment rates for blood and blood products at CY 2003 levels as we studied concerns raised by commenters and presenters at the August 2003 and February 2004 APC Panel meetings.

For the CY 2005 OPPS, we established new APCs that allowed each blood product to be assigned to its own separate APC, as several of the previous blood product APCs contained multiple blood products with no clinical homogeneity or whose product-specific median costs may not have been similar. Some of the blood product HCPCS codes were reassigned to the new APCs (Table 34 of the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65819)).

We also noted in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period, that public comments on previous OPPS rules had stated that the CCRs that were used to adjust charges to costs for blood products in past years were too low. Past commenters indicated that this approach resulted in an underestimation of the true hospital costs for blood and blood products. In response to these comments and APC Panel recommendations from its February 2004 and September 2004 meetings, we conducted a thorough analysis of the CY 2003 claims (used to calculate the CY 2005 APC payment rates) to compare CCRs between those hospitals reporting a blood-specific cost center and those hospitals defaulting to the overall hospital CCR in the conversion of their blood product charges to costs. As a result of this analysis, we observed a significant difference in CCRs utilized for conversion of blood product charges to costs for those hospitals with and without blood-specific cost centers. The median hospital blood-specific CCR was almost two times the median overall hospital CCR. As discussed in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period, we applied a methodology for hospitals not reporting a blood-specific cost center, which simulated a blood-specific CCR for each hospital that we then used to convert charges to costs for blood products. Thus, we developed simulated medians for all blood and blood products based on CY 2003 hospital claims data (69 FR 65816).

For the CY 2005 OPPS, we also identified a subset of blood products that had less than 1,000 units billed in CY 2003. For these low-volume blood products, we based the CY 2005 OPPS payment rate on a 50/50 blend of the CY 2004 OPPS product-specific OPPS median costs and the CY 2005 OPPS simulated medians based on the application of blood-specific CCRs to all claims. We were concerned that, given the low frequency in which these products were billed, a few occurrences of coding or billing errors may have led to significant variability in the median calculation. The claims data may not have captured the complete costs of these products to hospitals as fully as possible. This low-volume adjustment methodology also allowed us to further study the issues raised by commenters and by presenters at the September 2004 APC Panel meeting, without putting beneficiary access to these low-volume blood products at risk.

Overall, median costs from CY 2003 (used for the 2005 OPPS) to CY 2004 (used for the 2006 OPPS) were relatively stable, with a few significant increases and decreases from the CY 2005 adjusted median costs for some specific blood products. For the CY 2006 OPPS, we adopted a payment adjustment policy that limited significant decreases in APC payment rates for blood and blood products from the CY 2005 OPPS to the CY 2006 OPPS to not more than 5 percent. We applied this adjustment to 11 blood and blood product APCs for the CY 2006 OPPS, which we identified in Table 33 of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period. For the CY 2006 OPPS we set the final median costs for blood and blood products at the greater of: (1) The simulated median costs calculated from the CY 2004 claims data; or (2) 95 percent of the CY 2005 OPPS adjusted median costs for these products, as reflected in Table 33 published in the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period.

B. Proposed Policy Changes for CY 2007

For the CY 2007 OPPS, we are proposing to establish payment rates for blood and blood products by using the same simulation methodology described in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65816), which utilized hospital-specific actual or simulated CCRs for blood cost centers to convert hospital charges for blood and blood products to costs. We continue to believe that using blood-specific CCRs applied to hospital claims data will result in payments that more fully reflect hospitals' true costs of providing blood and blood products than our general methodology of defaulting to the overall hospital CCR when more specific CCRs are unavailable.

The median costs for blood and blood products in this proposed rule are derived from the CY 2005 claims data and have the benefit of reflecting, in part, the clarifications about reporting that were provided through CMS Program Transmittal 496, which we issued on March 4, 2005. This instruction articulated and clarified many questions that had been raised by hospitals and others about how hospitals should report charges for blood and blood products. These instructions went into effect for services furnished on or after July 1, 2005, and therefore were in effect for the last 6 months of CY 2005. Thus, we expect that the reporting of charges and units for blood and blood products in CY 2005 has improved over past years, especially with respect to hospitals' inclusion of all charges related to the acquisition, processing, and handling of blood and blood products as specifically described in each of the relevant P-code descriptors. We believe that the median costs for blood and blood products from the CY 2005 claims data reflect this improved reporting of charges and units for these products, particularly with regard to the most commonly furnished blood and blood products.

Of the 34 blood products, median costs per unit (calculated using the simulated blood CCR methodology) rise for 23 of them compared to the CY 2006 final rule with comment period unadjusted median unit costs. These 23 products account for 92.4 percent of all units of blood products furnished in our CY 2005 claims data. As has been the case in the past, the low volume products (which we define as fewer than 1,000 units) show the most volatility. Of the 12 low volume products, 6 products have increases in their unit costs compared to their CY 2006 unadjusted median unit costs, and 6 products show decreases in their median unit costs compared to their CY 2006 unadjusted median unit costs. The low-volume products for which the medians decline compared to their unadjusted median costs in CY 2006 represent only 0.29 percent of the total units of blood products furnished in the CY 2005 OPPS claims data.

Fewer blood products increased in projected costs from CY 2006 to the proposed median costs for CY 2007 because we adjusted the CY 2006 median costs for blood and blood products. Of the 34 blood products, median costs rise for 19 of them compared to the CY 2006 OPPS adjusted median costs on which the CY 2006 payments were based (and which were adjusted to no less than 95 percent of the CY 2005 payment medians). These 19 products accounted for 91.6 percent of all units of blood products furnished in our CY 2005 claims data. Of the 12 low-volume products, 4 show increases in their median unit costs compared to the CY 2006 OPPS adjusted median unit costs, and 8 show decreases compared to their CY 2006 OPPS adjusted median unit costs. The low-volume products that show a decline in medians compared to their CY 2006 adjusted median costs represent only 0.4 percent of the total units of blood products reflected in the CY 2005 claims data.

We are proposing to set the payment rates for blood and blood products for CY 2007 based on the unadjusted median costs for blood and blood products which are derived from the CY 2005 claims data as we have described. We believe that, in most cases, the unadjusted unit costs developed by this process are valid reflections of the estimated median costs of furnishing these specific blood products, and that no adjustment is required to result in appropriate payments for blood and blood products in CY 2007. Under this proposed policy, based on the CY 2005 claims data, the projected payments would rise for approximately 92 percent of the blood product units paid under OPPS if patterns of furnishing blood products in CY 2007 were similar to those in CY 2005. The low-volume products whose median costs decline compared to their CY 2006 unadjusted median costs are furnished very rarely and by very few providers because, in part, more commonly available products may be used for similar clinical indications. We have no reason to believe that the median costs for low-volume products are not valid reflections of the costs of furnishing these low-volume services, particularly given that so few providers furnish them and it is their claims data that is used to develop the medians. We note, as well, that the median costs of several low-volume blood products show a significant increase for CY 2007. We welcome public comments on this issue.

Displayed in Table 39 is the list of blood product HCPCS codes with their proposed CY 2007 payment medians.

HCPCS code SI APC Short description Proposed CY 2007 units Proposed CY 2007 OPPS median unit cost CY 2006 unadjusted median cost CY 2006 adjusted median cost
P9010 K 0950 Whole blood for transfusion, per unit 2060 $134.80 $117.91 $117.91
P9011 K 0967 Blood split unit, specify amount 136 136.42 82.50 82.50
P9012 K 0952 Cryoprecipitate each unit 4155 52.94 40.33 47.10
P9016 K 0954 RBC leukocytes reduced, each unit 556100 177.51 163.16 163.16
P9017 K 9508 Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr, each unit 40113 72.12 70.40 70.40
P9019 K 0957 Platelets, each unit 25796 60.49 51.50 51.50
P9020 K 0958 Platelet rich plasma unit 657 156.49 277.42 277.42
P9021 K 0959 Red blood cells unit 145507 129.99 121.48 121.48
P9022 K 0960 Washed red blood cells unit 2455 216.35 172.40 189.22
P9023 K 0949 Frozen plasma, pooled, sd, each unit 388 55.96 60.38 76.15
P9031 K 1013 Platelets leukocytes reduced, each unit 19368 94.61 98.30 98.30
P9032 K 9500 Platelets, irradiated, each unit 4579 129.45 73.46 86.55
P9033 K 0968 Platelets leukoreduced irrad, each unit 4802 130.89 102.18 150.58
P9034* K 9507 Platelets, pheresis, each unit 9292 465.60 434.01 434.01
P9035 K 9501 Platelet pheresis leukoreduced, each unit 40933 490.51 493.12 493.12
P9036 K 9502 Platelet pheresis irradiated, each unit 1476 413.58 317.43 325.87
P9037 K 1019 Plate pheresis leukoredu irrad, each unit 17766 616.68 581.01 581.01
P9038 K 9505 RBC irradiated, each unit 4130 201.36 147.47 147.47
P9039 K 9504 RBC deglycerolized, each unit 818 352.72 343.44 343.44
P9040 K 0969 RBC leukoreduced irradiated, each unit 57857 228.76 218.04 218.04
P9043 K 0956 Plasma protein fract, 5%, 50ml 430 24.81 67.94 67.94
P9044 K 1009 Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced, each unit 5868 80.23 74.52 74.52
P9048 K 0966 Plasma protein fract, 5%, 250ml 398 193.39 127.36 315.70
P9050 K 9506 Granulocytes, pheresis unit 495 253.43 245.14 994.64
P9051 K 1010 Blood, l/r, cmv-neg, each unit 3364 135.83 207.72 207.72
P9052 K 1011 Platelets, hla-m, l/r, unit 1809 649.06 609.48 609.48
P9053 K 1020 Plt, pher, l/r cmv-neg, irr, each unit 895 722.82 654.13 654.13
P9054 K 1016 Blood, l/r, froz/degly/wash, each unit 493 89.33 89.73 261.93
P9055 K 1017 Plt, aph/pher, l/r, cmv-neg, each unit 534 379.91 526.00 526.00
P9056 K 1018 Blood, l/r, irradiated, each unit 3720 134.43 162.42 178.37
P9057 K 1021 RBC, frz/deg/wsh, l/r, irrad, each unit 71 427.35 345.53 345.53
P9058 K 1022 RBC, l/r, cmv-neg, irrad, each unit 1965 264.47 256.76 266.89
P9059 K 0955 Plasma, frz between 8-24hour, each unit 3118 73.28 74.70 74.70
P9060 K 9503 Fr frz plasma donor retested, each unit 283 73.60 94.72 94.72
*After removal of two claims with grossly excessive units.

XI. Proposed OPPS Payment for Observation Services

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS: Observation Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

Observation care is a well-defined set of specific, clinically appropriate services that include ongoing short-term treatment, assessment, and reassessment, before a decision can be made regarding whether patients will require further treatment as hospital inpatients or if they are able to be discharged from the hospital. Observation status is commonly assigned to patients with unexpectedly prolonged recovery after surgery and to patients who present to the emergency department and who then require a significant period of treatment or monitoring before a decision is made concerning their next placement.

For CY 2006, we adopted two coding changes that affect how observation services are reported, and we made changes in the OCE to shift from individual providers to the OPPS claims processing systems the determination of whether or not observation services are separately payable or packaged. Observation services reported using HCPCS code G0378 (Hospital observation services, per hour) that are eligible for separate payment map to APC 0339 (Observation). The CY 2006 payment rate for APC 0339 is $425.08. The proposed CY 2007 median cost for APC 0339 is $442.16, reflecting relative stability in hospital costs for separately payable observation care. Direct admission to observation (G0379), when separately payable, is currently assigned for payment to APC 0600 (Low Level Clinic Visit) with a CY 2006 payment rate of $52.37. As discussed below, for CY 2007 we are proposing to assign direct admission to observation, when separately payable, to APC 0604 (Low Level Clinic Visit). The CY 2007 proposed median cost for APC 0604 is $49.93.

As we stated in the November 10, 2005 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68688), the changes that we adopted for CY 2006 were intended to ensure more consistent hospital billing for observation services in order to guide our future analyses of payment for observation care and to simplify how observation services are reported and paid. We refer readers to the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period for a detailed discussion of the G-codes for observation services and the OCE logic changes implemented for CY 2006 (70 FR 68688), and to Program Transmittal 787, issued on December 16, 2005, in which we updated Chapter 4, Section 290 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04) to reflect the CY 2006 changes and to provide additional guidance to contractors and hospitals.

During the APC Panel's March 2006 meeting, the Observation Subcommittee did not make any recommendations to the Panel other than to request its review of additional data on observation services at the Panel's 2007 winter meeting. The APC Panel adopted the Observation Subcommittee's report and recommended no changes to the criteria for separate payment for observation services or to the coding and payment methodology for observation services.

Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing to continue applying the criteria for separate payment for observation services and the coding and payment methodology for observation services that were implemented in CY 2006, with one exception. In section IX. of this preamble, we are proposing changes in coding and payment for clinic and emergency room visits. As part of these proposed changes, low level clinic visits would move from APC 0600 to APC 0604, with a CY 2007 proposed median cost of $49.93. Under the circumstances where direct admission to observation is separately payable, we are proposing to assign HCPCS code G0379 to APC 0604 consistent with its CY 2006 placement in the APC for Low Level Clinic Visits.

As we stated in Program Transmittal A-02-129 released in January 2003, we will continue to include in the October quarterly update of the OPPS any changes to the list of ICD-9-CM codes required for separate payment of HCPCS code G0378 resulting from the October 1 annual update of ICD-9-CM codes. The currently applicable ICD-9-CM codes are listed in Table 34 of the CY 2006 OPPS final rule with comment period (70 FR 68692), and any changes to that list will be included in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule with comment period.

XII. Proposed Procedures That Will Be Paid Only as Inpatient Procedures

A. Background

Section 1833(t)(1)(B)(i) of the Act gives the Secretary broad authority to determine the services to be covered and paid for under the OPPS. Before implementation of the OPPS in August 2000, Medicare paid reasonable costs for services provided in the outpatient department. The claims submitted were subject to medical review by the fiscal intermediaries to determine the appropriateness of providing certain services in the outpatient setting. We did not specify in regulations those services that were appropriate to provide only in the inpatient setting and that, therefore, should be payable only when provided in that setting.

In the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period, we identified procedures that are typically provided only in an inpatient setting and, therefore, would not be paid by Medicare under the OPPS (65 FR 18455). These procedures comprise what is referred to as the "inpatient list." The inpatient list specifies those services that are only paid when provided in an inpatient setting because of the nature of the procedure, the need for at least 24 hours of postoperative recovery time or monitoring before the patient can be safely discharged, or the underlying physical condition of the patient. As we discussed in the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period (65 FR 18455) and the November 30, 2001 final rule (66 FR 59856), we use the following criteria when reviewing procedures to determine whether or not they should be moved from the inpatient list and assigned to an APC group for payment under the OPPS:

• Most outpatient departments are equipped to provide the services to the Medicare population.

• The simplest procedure described by the code may be performed in most outpatient departments.

• The procedure is related to codes that we have already removed from the inpatient list.

In the November 1, 2002 final rule with comment period (67 FR 66741), we removed 43 procedures from the inpatient list for payment under OPPS. We also added the following criteria for use in reviewing procedures to determine whether they should be removed from the inpatient list and assigned to an APC group for payment under the OPPS:

• We have determined that the procedure is being performed in numerous hospitals on an outpatient basis; or

• We have determined that the procedure can be appropriately and safely performed in an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) and is on the list of approved ASC procedures or proposed by us for addition to the ASC list.

We believe that these additional criteria help us to identify procedures that are appropriate for removal from the inpatient list.

B. Proposed Changes to the Inpatient Only List

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Inpatient Only Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

For CY 2007 OPPS, we used the same methodology as described in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65835) to identify a subset of procedures currently on the inpatient list that are being widely performed on an outpatient basis. These procedures were then clinically reviewed for possible removal from the inpatient list. We solicited input from the APC Panel on the appropriateness of the removal of seven procedures from the inpatient list at the March 1, 2006 APC Panel meeting. During CY 2006, we have received no other candidate HCPCS codes for removal from the OPPS inpatient list based on recommendations from the public. The APC Panel recommended that one of the procedures (CPT code 21181, Reconstruction by contouring of benign tumor of cranial bones, extracranial) be removed from the list and that we solicit approval from the relevant physician specialty societies prior to proposing removal of the other procedures.

Consistent with our established policy for removing procedures from the inpatient list, we rely on our utilization data and clinical staff input in determining which procedures are candidates for removal. We believe that our policy of proposing the procedures for removal and soliciting comments from the public, which includes physician specialty societies, is the most appropriate process to receive input from the public on this issue. Rather than solicit approval from a select group (for example, specific physician specialty societies), we believe that solicitation of comments from all interested parties is more consistent with meeting our obligation to the public regarding outpatient services provided by hospitals. The utilization data and clinical review findings for the eight procedures support our proposal to remove them from the inpatient list, and therefore, we are proposing to remove these procedures from the inpatient list and to assign them to clinically appropriate APCs, as shown in Table 40. The changes to the inpatient list would be effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007.

HCPCS code Long descriptor Proposed new APC assignment Current status indicator Proposed new status indicator
16035 Escharotomy; initial incision 0016 C T
21181 Reconstruction by contouring of benign tumor of cranial bones, extracranial 0254 C T
22851 Apply spine prosth device 0049 C T
57292 Construction of artificial vagina; with graft 0195 C T
57335 Vaginoplasty for intersex state 0195 C T
61720 Creation of lesion by stereotactic method, including burr holes and localizing and recording techniques, single of multiple stages; globus pallidus or thalamus 0221 C T
62000 Elevation of depressed skull fracture; simple extradural 0254 C T
64804 Sympathectomy, cervicothoracic 0220 C T

C. Proposed CY 2007 Payment for Ancillary Outpatient Services When Patient Expires (-CA Modifier)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Ancillary Outpatient Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

In the November 1, 2002 final rule with comment period (67 FR 66798), we discussed the creation of a new HCPCS modifier -CA to address situations where a procedure on the OPPS inpatient list must be performed to resuscitate or stabilize a patient (whose status is that of an outpatient) with an emergent, life-threatening condition, and the patient dies before being admitted as an inpatient. In Transmittal A-02-129, issued on January 3, 2003, we instructed hospitals on the use of this modifier when submitting a claim on bill type 13x for a procedure that is on the inpatient list and assigned the payment status indicator (SI) "C" (to indicate inpatient services that are not paid under the OPPS). Conditions to be met for hospital payment for a claim reporting a service billed with modifier -CA include a patient with an emergent, life-threatening condition on whom a procedure on the inpatient list is performed on an emergency basis to resuscitate or stabilize the patient. For CY 2003, a single payment for otherwise payable outpatient services billed on a claim with a procedure appended with this new -CA modifier was made under APC 0977 (New Technology Level VIII, $1,000-$1,250), due to the lack of available claims data to establish a payment rate based on historical hospital costs.

As discussed in the November 7, 2003 final rule with comment period, we created APC 0375 (Ancillary Outpatient Services When Patient Expires) to pay for services furnished on the same date as a procedure with SI "C" and billed with the modifier -CA (68 FR 63467) because we were concerned that payment under a New Technology APC would not result in an appropriate payment. Payment under a New Technology APC is a fixed amount that does not have a relative payment weight and, therefore, is not subject to recalibration based on hospital costs. In the absence of hospital claims data to determine costs, the clinical APC 0375 payment rate for CY 2004 was set at $1,150, which was the payment amount for the newly structured New Technology APC that replaced APC 0977.

For CYs 2005 and 2006, the payment rates for APC 0375 for services billed on the same date as a "C" status procedure appended with modifier -CA were established in accordance with the same methodology we followed to set payment rates for the other procedural APCs in those years, based on the relative payment weight calculated for APC 0375. For APC 0375 specifically, we calculated the relative payment weight from all claims reporting a "C" status procedure appended with modifier -CA, using charge data from the relevant calendar year claims for line items with a HCPCS code and status indicator "V," "S," "T," "X," "N," "K," "G," and "H," in addition to charges for revenue codes without a HCPCS code. We continued to make one payment in CYs 2005 and 2006 under APC 0375 for the services that met the specific conditions discussed in previous rules for using modifier -CA.

In the CY 2006 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68700) we discussed our concern about the large increase in the volume of hospital claims billed with modifier -CA from CY 2003 to CY 2004, growing from 18 to 300 claims over that 1-year time period. We acknowledged that because modifier -CA was first introduced for CY 2003, the use of the modifier in CYs 2003 and 2004 may have reflected such an increase due to hospitals' learning curve with respect to the modifier's appropriate use on claims for services payable under the OPPS. We also expressed some concern that numerous claims reflected unanticipated examples of "C" status procedures reported with modifier -CA that may not have been provided to patients with emergency life threatening conditions, where the inpatient procedure was performed on an emergency basis to resuscitate or stabilize the patient. We promised to monitor CY 2005 claims data for similar increases.

Our review of the CY 2005 claims data revealed a decrease in the use of modifier -CA in comparison with CY 2004 claims. In CY 2005 there were only 210 claims submitted reporting modifier -CA. Because of the diverse individual clinical scenarios where modifier -CA may be appropriately reported, we expect some variation from year to year in the number of OPPS claims reporting the modifier. It would appear that the hospital learning curve regarding use of modifier -CA may have been completed over the past 3 year period, and that we may expect relatively consistent reporting of this modifier in future years. We wish to particularly note that not only was there no increase in the number of claims reporting modifier -CA in CY 2005, but there were also far fewer apparently inappropriate instances of use. Our CY 2005 claims data show the majority of reporting of modifier -CA was in association with what were likely to have been urgent interventions, including the insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist devices and exploratory laparotomies. We believe that the data support our speculation that much of the increase in reporting of the modifier observed in CY 2004 data was a result of hospitals' learning curve regarding the appropriate use of the modifier.

2. Proposed Policy for CY 2007

We do not propose any change to our policies regarding reporting of modifier -CA for CY 2007, or to our payment policy regarding APC 0375. Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing that hospitals continue reporting modifier -CA only under circumstances described in section VI. of Transmittal A-02-129, which provided specific billing guidance for the use of modifier -CA. In addition, we are proposing to continue to make one payment under APC 0375 for the services that meet the specific conditions discussed in previous rules for using modifier -CA, based on calculation of the relative payment weight for APC 0375 as described above. We applaud hospitals' improved billing practices and as before, will continue to monitor use of modifier -CA. The CY 2007 proposed APC 0375 median cost is $3,539, significantly increased from the $2,527 median cost proposed in the CY 2006 proposed rule. This variation in median costs, however, is expected because the specific cases that populate the claims data for APC 0375 likely exhibit only limited clinical and resource homogeneity among all the claims attributable to that APC in a given year and across different years for the same APC. The cost variation of APC 0375 from year to year could be expected because APC 0375 is unique in the OPPS and, by its definition, should always be limited in its use.

XIII. Proposed Nonrecurring Policy Changes

A. Removal of Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Services From the List of Services Paid under the OPPS

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "CORF Services" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are proposing to make a technical change to the regulations at 42 CFR 419.21(d) to remove from the list of services paid under the OPPS certain services furnished by a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility (CORF) when they are provided outside the patient's plan of care (for example, hepatitis B vaccine). Section 1834(k) of the Act, as added by section 4541(a) of Pub. L. 105-33 (BBA), requires that CORF services be paid using the lesser of actual charges or a fee schedule amount. We instructed fiscal intermediaries to use the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for payments to CORFs. We have not required CORF cost reports, or paid CORFs under the OPPS, since 2001. The proposed revision of the regulation to delete certain CORF services from the list of specified services paid under the OPPS is necessary to conform the regulations to the statutory requirement.

B. Addition of Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) (Section 5112 of Pub. 109-171 (DRA))

(If you choose to comment on the issues in this section, please include the caption "AAA Screening" at the beginning of your comment.)

1. Background

Section 5112 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA), amended section 1861 and related provisions of the Act to provide for coverage under Part B of ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2007, subject to certain eligibility and other limitations. The proposed rule governing this new Part B coverage will be established through a separate document, specifically the CY 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. We refer readers to that document for a full and complete explanation of this coverage provision.

2. Proposed Assignment of New HCPCS Code for Payment of Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) (Section 5112)

There is no current CPT code that specifically describes an ultrasound screening for AAA. Therefore, we are proposing to establish the following new HCPCS code, GXXXX (Ultrasound, B-scan and or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening) to be used to bill for the new service under both the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the OPPS. As required by the statute, Medicare will allow payment for a one-time only screening examination, and this screening test will be available even if the qualifying patient does not present signs or symptoms of disease or illness. In addition, this code does not include any other preventive services that are currently separately covered and paid under the Medicare Part B screening benefits. When these other preventive services are performed, they should be reported using the existing appropriate codes.

We are proposing to base the payment for GXXXX on equivalent hospital resources and intensity to those contained in CPT code 76775, which is assigned to APC 0266 (Level II Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound) under the OPPS for CY 2007. We believe that the hospital costs associated with the screening study are very similar to those of the limited retroperitoneal ultrasound diagnostic examination and, therefore, that the screening and diagnostic studies should be assigned to the same clinical APC for reasons of clinical and resource homogeneity. Thus, we are proposing to assign GXXXX to APC 0266 with a median cost of $98.59 for CY 2007.

3. Handling of Comments Received in Response to This Proposal

We noted previously that ultrasound screening for AAAs is also addressed in detail in our proposed rule to update the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2007. We will respond to all comments regarding the proposed elements required for the ultrasound screening for AAA, whether the examination is performed in a physician's office or an outpatient hospital setting, and the exception from the Part B annual deductible, in the final rule implementing the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2007. We will respond to all comments regarding payment for GXXXX under the OPPS in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule.

XIV. Emergency Medical Screening in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "CAHs: Emergency Medical Screening" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Background

Section 1820 of the Act, as amended by section 4201 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, provides for the establishment of Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Programs (MRHFPs), under which individual States may designate certain facilities as critical access hospitals (CAHs). Facilities that are so designated and meet the CAH conditions of participations (CoPs) under 42 CFR Part 485, Subpart F, will be certified as CAHs by CMS. The MRHFP replaced the Essential Access Community Hospital (EACH)/Rural Primary Care Hospital (RPCH) program.

B. Proposed Policy Change

Existing regulations governing CAHs at § 485.618(d) require on-call doctors and nonphysician practitioners who may be attending to urgent/acute medical problems in other areas of the CAH or outside the CAH to report to the CAH's emergency room within 30 minutes (60 minutes if the CAH is located in a frontier or remote area or permissible under the State's rural health care plan) to see a patient in the emergency room of a CAH. Often, these patients do not have emergency medical conditions. With changes to the regulations at § 489.24 that implement the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) over the past few years, some practitioners have noted to CMS that the requirements regarding who should respond to calls to see patients who present to the emergency department of a CAH are more stringent than for general hospitals.

The provider community recently requested that we change the emergency on-call personnel requirements for CAHs to conform to the regulatory changes published in the FY 2005 IPPS final rule (69 FR 49271). In response to this request, we are proposing to revise the current CAH CoPs to align the emergency medical screening requirements in CAHs with those applicable to acute care hospitals. The proposed change would allow registered nurses, in addition to the personnel currently required at § 485.618(d), to serve as qualified medical personnel to screen individuals who present to the CAH emergency room if the nature of the patient's request is within the registered nurse's scope of practice under State law and such screening is permitted by the CAH's bylaws. This proposed change would effectively eliminate the need for a doctor or mid-level practitioner to report to the emergency department to attend to a nonemergent request for medical care if a registered nurse is on site at the CAH and has made a determination that the care needed is of a non-emergent nature.

The EMTALA statute at section 1867 of the Act states that a hospital in this context must provide an appropriate (suitable for the symptoms presented) medical screening examination within the capability of the hospital's emergency department to determine whether or not an emergency medical condition exists (section 1866(a)(1)(I) of the Act imposes the section 1867 requirements on a CAH). The EMTALA regulations at § 489.24(a) state that the examination must be conducted by qualified medical personnel. These qualified medical personnel designated to perform medical screening examinations must be determined qualified by the hospital's bylaws or rules and regulations and must be practicing within the scope of practice under State law.

The regulations at § 489.24(c) relating to the use of dedicated emergency department for nonemergency services were added in September 2003 (68 FR 53262) to state that if an individual goes to a hospital's dedicated emergency department to request medical treatment, and the nature of the request makes it clear that the medical condition is not of an emergency nature, the hospital is required only to perform such screening as would be appropriate to determine that the individual does not have an emergency medical condition.

Although EMTALA also applies to CAHs, the CoP for CAH emergency services (§ 485.618(d)) states that a physician, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, or a clinical nurse specialist with training or experience in emergency care must be on call and available onsite at a CAH within a specified timeframe. These are the CAH personnel who would be available to conduct an emergency medical screening under § 489.24(c). In contrast, the emergency services CoP for acute care hospitals at § 482.55 does not specify the type of personnel who must be available to provide emergency services and who would, therefore, perform assessments and screenings. The regulation states only that the services must be organized and supervised under the direction of a qualified member of the medical staff. Therefore, an acute care hospital may, if it chooses, have protocols that permit a registered nurse to conduct specific emergency medical screenings if the nature of the individual's request for examination and treatment is within the scope of practice of a registered nurse. For emergencies that are outside of a registered nurse's scope of practice, another qualified medical personnel (operating within his or her scope of practice under State law) would conduct the emergency medical screening.

We are proposing to revise the CAH standard at § 485.618(d) to allow a CAH, if applicable, the flexibility of including a registered nurse, with training and experience in emergency care and who is on site at the CAH, as one of the qualified medical personnel available for emergency services, particularly emergency medical screenings, if the nature of the individual's request makes clear that the medical condition is not of an emergency nature and the individual's request for examination and treatment is within the registered nurse's scope of practice under State law. If the registered nurse begins the emergency medical screening and determines that the nature of the individual's conditions is outside his or her scope of practice under State law, the physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist must be contacted to see the patient within 30 or 60 minutes to conduct the emergency medical screening and provide stabilizing treatment. If the registered nurse knows initially that the medical screening for the presenting complaint is outside the applicable scope of practice under State law, the physician or other nonphysician practitioner must see the individual within the 30 or 60 minute timeframes (as currently specified in § 485.618(d)(1)).

We recognize that not all CAHs will be able to utilize this flexibility. Some State licensure boards have stated that it is not within the authorized scope of practice for a registered nurse to independently perform an appropriate emergency medical screening for the purpose of determining if an emergency medical condition exists. However, the licensure boards in these States further maintain that it is within the scope of practice for a registered nurse to assess the health status of an individual to determine a nonemergent condition and to provide nursing care or to refer the individual to appropriate medical resources. Therefore, based on State law, some CAHs will not be able to designate registered nurses as qualified medical personnel under our proposed revision to the regulations governing CAHs. However, as we wish to provide flexibility to CAHs and to be consistent with existing EMTALA policy, we are proposing the revision to the regulation at § 485.618(d).

XV. Proposed OPPS Payment Status and Comment Indicators

A. Proposed CY 2007 Status Indicator Definitions

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS Status Indicator" at the beginning of your comment.)

The OPPS payment status indicators (SIs) that we assign to HCPCS codes and APCs play an important role in determining payment for services under the OPPS. They indicate whether a service represented by a HCPCS code is payable under the OPPS or another payment system and also whether particular OPPS policies apply to the code. Our proposed CY 2007 status indicator assignments for APCs and HCPCS codes are shown in Addendum A and Addendum B, respectively. We are proposing to use the status indicators and definitions that are listed in Addendum D1, which we discuss below in greater detail:

1. Proposed Payment Status Indicators To Designate Services That Are Paid Under the OPPS

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS payment status
G Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment includes pass-through amount.
H (1) Pass-Through Device Categories (1) Separate cost-based pass-through payment; Not subject to coinsurance.
(2) Radiopharmaceutical Agents (2) Separate cost-based non-pass-through payment.
K (1) Non-Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals (1) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(2) Brachytherapy Sources (2) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
K (3) Blood and Blood Products (3) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
N Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates Paid under OPPS; Payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
P Partial Hospitalization Paid under OPPS; Per diem APC payment.
Q Packaged Services Subject to Separate Payment Under OPPS Payment Criteria Paid under OPPS; Addendum B displays APC assignments when services are separately payable. (1) Separate APC payment based on OPPS payment criteria. (2) If criteria are not met, payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
S Significant Procedure, Not Discounted when Multiple Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
T Significant Procedure, Multiple Reduction Applies Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
V Clinic or Emergency Department Visit Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
X Ancillary Services Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.

2. Proposed Payment Status Indicators To Designate Services That Are Paid Under a Payment System Other Than the OPPS

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS payment status
A Services furnished to a hospital outpatient that are paid under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS, for example Not paid under OPPS. Paid by fiscal intermediaries under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS.
• Ambulance Services
• Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Non-Implantable Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices
• EPO for ESRD Patients
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
• Routine Dialysis Services for ESRD Patients Provided in a Certified Dialysis Unit of a Hospital
• Diagnostic Mammography
• Screening Mammography
C Inpatient Procedures Not paid under OPPS. Admit patient. Bill as inpatient.
F Corneal Tissue Acquisition; Certain CRNA Services; and Hepatitis B Vaccines Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost.
L Influenza Vaccine; Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost; Not subject to deductible or coinsurance.
M Items and Services Not Billable to the Fiscal Intermediary Not paid under OPPS.
Y Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment Not paid under OPPS. All institutional providers other than home health agencies bill to DMERC.

3. Proposed Payment Status Indicators To Designate Services That Are Not Recognized Under the OPPS but That May Be Recognized by Other Institutional Providers

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS payment status
B Codes that are not recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x,13x, and 14x) Not paid under OPPS. • May be paid by intermediaries when submitted on a different bill type, for example, 75x (CORF), but not paid under OPPS. • An alternate code that is recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x, 13x, and 14x) may be available.

4. Proposed Payment Status Indicators to Designate Services That Are Not Payable by Medicare

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS payment status
D Discontinued Codes Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
E Items, Codes, and Services: Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
• That are not covered by Medicare based on statutory exclusion
• That are not covered by Medicare for reasons other than statutory exclusion
• That are not recognized by Medicare but for which an alternate code for the same item or service may be available
• For which separate payment is not provided by Medicare

To make it more relevant to the proposed update of the OPPS, we are displaying in Addendum B of this proposed rule those HCPCS codes that describe items or services that are payable under the OPPS as well as nonpayable codes for which we are proposing a change in status. Status indicators for items and services that are payable under the OPPS are listed in section XV.A.1 of this preamble.

A complete listing of HCPCS codes with OPPS payment status indicators and APC assignments proposed for CY 2007 is available electronically on the CMS Web site.

B. Proposed CY 2007 Comment Indicator Definitions

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS Comment Indicator" at the beginning of your comment.)

In the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period (69 FR 65827 and 65828), we made final our policy to use three comment indicators to identify in an OPPS final rule the assignment status of a specific HCPCS code to an APC and the timeframe when comments on the HCPCS APC assignment will be accepted. These three comment indicators are listed below:

• "NF"-New code, final APC assignment; Comments were accepted on a proposed APC assignment in the Proposed Rule; APC assignment is no longer open to comment.

• "NI"-New code, interim APC assignment; Comments will be accepted on the interim APC assignment for the new code.

In the November 10, 2005 final rule with comment period (70 FR 68702 and 68703), we adopted a new comment indicator:

• "CH"-Active HCPCS codes in current and next calendar year; status indicator and/or APC assignment have changed.

We implemented comment indicator "CH" to designate a change in payment status indicator and/or APC assignment for HCPCS codes in Addendum B of the CY 2006 final rule with comment period. We also stated that codes flagged with the "CH" indicator in that final rule would not be open to comment because the changes were previously subject to comment during the proposed rule comment period. We are proposing to continue that policy in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule. When used in an OPPS final rule, the "CH" indicator is only intended to facilitate the public's review of changes made from one calendar year to another. We are proposing to use the "CH" indicator in the CY 2007 final rule to indicate HCPCS codes for which the status indicator and/or APC assignment will change in CY 2007. However, only HCPCS codes with comment indicator "NI" in the CY 2007 OPPS final rule would be subject to comment during the final rule comment period.

We also are proposing to use the "CH" indicator to call attention to changes in payment status indicator and/or APC assignment in this proposed rule to update the OPPS for CY 2007. We believe that using the "CH" indicator in this proposed rule will facilitate the public's review of the changes that we are proposing to make final in CY 2007. Use of the "CH" indicator in the proposed rule is significant because it highlights changes that are subject to comment during the proposed rule comment period.

The three comment indicators that we are proposing to implement in CY 2007 and their definitions are listed in Addendum D2 of this proposed rule.

XVI. OPPS Policy and Payment Recommendations

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Policy and Payment Recommendations" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. MedPAC Recommendations

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) submits reports to Congress in March and June that summarize payment policy recommendations. The March 2006 MedPAC report included the following recommendation relating specifically to the hospital OPPS:

Recommendation 2A: The Congress should increase payment rates for the acute inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems in 2007 by the projected increase in the hospital market basket index less half of the Commission's expectation for productivity growth. A discussion regarding updates to the market basket is included in section II.C. ("Proposed OPPS Conversion Factor Update for 2007") of this preamble.

B. APC Panel Recommendations

Recommendations made by the APC Panel are discussed in sections of this preamble that correspond to topics addressed by the APC Panel. Minutes of the APC Panel's March 1-2, 2006 meeting are available online at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/FACA/05_AdvisoryPanelonAmbulatoryPaymentClassificationGroups.asp.

C. GAO Recommendations

A discussion of the October 31, 2005 GAO letter of comment on proposed 2006 specified covered outpatient drug (SCOD) rates (GAO-06-17R "Comments on Proposed 2006 SCOD Rates") is contained in section V.3.B.a. of this preamble.

A discussion of the April 2006 GAO report entitled "Medicare Hospital Pharmaceuticals: Survey Shows Price Variation and Highlights Data Collection Lessons and Outpatient Rate-setting Challenges for CMS" (GAO-06-372) is contained in section V.3.B.a. of this preamble.

XVII. Proposed Policies Affecting Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) for CY 2007

A. ASC Background

1. Legislative History

Section 1832(a)(2)(F)(i) of the Act provides that benefits under the Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance program (Part B) include payment for facility services furnished in connection with surgical procedures the Secretary specifies which are performed in an ASC. To participate in the Medicare program as an ASC, a facility must meet the standards specified in section 1832(a)(2)(F)(i) of the Act; in 42 CFR 416, subpart B of our regulations, which sets forth general conditions and requirements for ASCs; and in 42 CFR 416, subpart C of our regulations, which provides specific conditions for coverage for ASCs.

The ASC services benefit was enacted by Congress through the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-499). For a detailed discussion of the legislative history related to ASCs, we refer readers to the June 12, 1998 proposed rule (63 FR 32291).

Section 626(b) of Pub. L. 108-173, repealed the requirement formerly found in section 1833(i)(2)(A) of the Act that the Secretary conduct a survey of ASC costs for purposes of updating ASC payment rates and, instead, requires the Secretary to implement a revised ASC payment system, to be effective not later than January 1, 2008. Section XVIII. of this proposed rule contains our proposal for a revised ASC payment system that would be implemented on January 1, 2008.

Section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, amended section 1833(i)(2) of the Act by adding a new subparagraph (E) to place a limitation on payments for surgical procedures in ASCs. If the standard overhead amount under section 1833(i)(2)(A) of the Act for a facility service for such procedure, without application of any geographic adjustment exceeds the Medicare OPPS payment amount for the service for that year, without application of any geographic adjustment, the Secretary shall substitute the OPPS payment amount for the ASC standard overhead amount. This provision applies to surgical procedures furnished in ASCs on or after January 1, 2007, and before the effective date of the revised ASC payment system.

We discuss in section XVII.C. of this preamble, the regulatory changes that we are proposing for our current ASC payment system. In section XVII.D. of this proposed rule, we are addressing the changes in payment to ASCs mandated by section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, as well as additions to and deletions from the list of Medicare-approved ASC procedures to be implemented January 1, 2007, prior to implementation of the revised ASC payment system. In addition, in section XVII.E. of this preamble, we are proposing changes in the process to review payment adjustments for insertion of new technology intraocular lenses (NTIOLs). The CY 2007 OPPS final rule that we issue in the fall of 2006 will implement changes to the ASC list that will go into effect January 1, 2007. In section XVIII. of this preamble, we are proposing a revised payment system for ASCs to be implemented effective January 1, 2008, including revisions to the ASC list for CY 2008, the ratesetting method, and the applicable ASC regulations to incorporate the requirements and payments for ASC facility services under the proposed revised ASC system. We expect that a final rule implementing the revised ASC payment system will be published separately in the spring of 2007.

2. Current Payment Method

There are two primary elements in the total cost of performing a surgical procedure: (a) The cost of the physician's professional services to perform the procedure and (b) the cost of items and services furnished by the facility where the procedure is performed (for example, surgical supplies, equipment, and nursing services). Payment for the first element is made under the Medicare physician fee schedule. This proposed rule addresses the second element, the payment of facility fees for ASC services. This proposed rule also addresses coverage of ASC services.

Under the current ASC facility services payment system, the ASC payment rate is a standard overhead amount established on the basis of our estimate of a fee that takes into account the costs incurred by ASCs generally in providing facility services in connection with performing a specific procedure. The report of the Conference Committee accompanying section 934 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980 (ORA), Pub. L. 96-499, which enacted the ASC benefit in December 1980, states that this overhead amount is expected to be calculated on a prospective basis using sample survey data and similar techniques to establish reasonable estimated overhead allowances, which take into account volume (within reasonable limits), for each of the listed procedures. (H.R. Rep. No. 96-1479, at 134-35 (1980)).

To establish those reasonable estimated allowances for services furnished prior to implementation of the revised ASC payment system, section 626(b)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(i)(2)(A)(i) of the Act to require us to take into account the audited costs incurred by ASCs to perform a procedure, in accordance with a survey. Payment for ASC facility services is subject to the usual Medicare Part B deductible and coinsurance requirements and the amounts paid by Medicare must be 80 percent of the standard fee.

Section 1833(i)(1) of the Act requires us to specify, in consultation with appropriate medical organizations, surgical procedures that are appropriately performed on an inpatient basis in a hospital but that can be safely performed in an ASC and to review and update the list of ASC procedures at least every 2 years.

Section 141(b) of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994, Pub. L. 103-432, requires us to establish a process for reviewing the appropriateness of the payment amount provided under section 1833(i)(2)(A)(iii) of the Act for intraocular lenses (IOLs) for a class of NTIOLs. That process was the subject of a separate final rule entitled "Adjustment in Payment Amounts for New Technology Intraocular Lenses Furnished by Ambulatory Surgical Centers," published in the June 16, 1999 Federal Register (64 FR 32198). As stated earlier, in section XVII.E. of this proposed rule, we discuss the changes that we are proposing to that process.

A summary of changes to ASC payment rates made prior to CY 1998 may be found in the June 12, 1998 proposed rule (63 FR 32292). The 1998 rule proposed to rebase the ASC payment rates using cost, charge, and utilization data collected by a 1994 survey of ASCs. In that proposed rule, we also proposed to refine the ratesetting methodology that was implemented in the February 8, 1990 Federal Register (55 FR 4577). However, the changes that were proposed for the ratesetting methodology were not implemented because of a combination of circumstances resulting in the delayed publication of a final rule. Those circumstances included several extensions to the comment period which ended July 30, 1999, Year 2000 (Y2K) Medicare systems compliancy considerations, and legislative changes required by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999 (BBRA), Pub. L. 106-113 and the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA), Pub. L. 106-554. Readers may refer to the March 28, 2003 ASC List Update final rule (68 FR 15269) for a detailed discussion of these circumstances and the legislative changes.

3. Published Changes to the ASC List

Section 1833(i)(1)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to specify surgical procedures that, although appropriately performed in an inpatient hospital setting, can also be performed safely on an ambulatory basis in an ASC, a CAH, or a hospital outpatient department. The report accompanying the legislation explained that the Congress intended procedures currently performed on an ambulatory basis in a physician's office that do not generally require the more elaborate facilities of an ASC not be included in the list of ASC covered procedures (H.R. Rep. No. 96-1167, at 390-91, reprinted in 1980 U.S.C.C.A.N. 5526, 5753-54). In a final rule published August 5, 1982, in the Federal Register (47 FR 34082), we established regulations that included criteria for specifying which surgical procedures were to be included for purposes of implementing the ASC facility benefit.

Section 416.65(a) of the regulations specifies general standards for procedures on the ASC list. ASC procedures are those surgical and other medial procedures that are-

• Commonly performed on an inpatient basis but may be safely performed in an ASC;

• Not of a type that are commonly performed or that may be safely performed in physicians' offices;

• Limited to procedures requiring a dedicated operating room or suite and generally requiring a post-operative recovery room or short term (not overnight) convalescent room; and

• Not otherwise excluded from Medicare coverage.

Specific standards in § 416.65(b) limit covered ASC procedures to those that do not generally exceed 90 minutes operating time and a total of 4 hours recovery or convalescent time. If anesthesia is required, the anesthesia must be local or regional anesthesia, or general anesthesia of not more than 90 minutes duration.

Section 416.65(b)(3) of the regulations excludes from the ASC list procedures that generally result in extensive blood loss, that require major or prolonged invasion of body cavities, that directly involve major blood vessels, or that are generally emergency or life-threatening in nature.

A detailed history of published changes to the ASC list and ASC payment rates may be found in the June 12, 1998 proposed rule (63 FR 32292). Subsequently, in accordance with § 416.65(c), we published updates of the ASC list in the Federal Register on March 28, 2003 (68 FR 15268) and May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23690).

During years when we have not updated the ASC list in the Federal Register , we have revised the list to be consistent with annual calendar year changes to HCPCS and CPT codes. These annual coding updates have been implemented through program instructions to the carriers that process ASC claims. The most recent update to the list to conform with CPT and HCPCS coding changes was published in Transmittal R-720-CP, Change Request 4082, on October 21, 2005. It may be found on our Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Transmittals/.

B. Proposed ASC List Update Effective for Services Furnished On or After January 1, 2007

1. Criteria for Additions to or Deletions From the ASC List

In April 1987, we adopted quantitative criteria for identifying procedures that were commonly performed either in a hospital inpatient setting or in a physician's office. Collectively, commenters responding to a notice published on February 16, 1984 in the Federal Register (49 FR 6023) had recommended that virtually every surgical CPT code be included on the ASC list. Consulting with other specialist physicians and medical organizations as appropriate, our medical staff reviewed the recommended additions to the list to determine which code or series of codes were appropriately performed on an ambulatory basis within the framework of the regulatory criteria in § 416.65. However, when we arrayed the proposed procedures by the site where they were most frequently performed according to our claims payment data files (1984 Part B Medicare Data (BMAD)), we found that many procedures were not commonly performed on an inpatient basis or were performed in a physician's office the majority of the time, and, thus, would not meet the standards in our regulations. Therefore, we decided that if a procedure was performed on an inpatient basis 20 percent of the time or less, or in a physician's office 50 percent of the time or more, it would be excluded from the ASC list. (April 21, 1987 (52 FR 13176)).

At the time, we believed that these utilization thresholds best reflected the legislative objectives of moving procedures from the more expensive hospital inpatient setting to the less expensive ASC setting without encouraging the migration of procedures from the generally less expensive physician's office setting to the ASC. We applied these quantitative standards not only to codes proposed for addition to the ASC list, but also to the codes that were currently on the list, to delete codes that did not meet the thresholds.

The trend towards performing surgery on an ambulatory or outpatient basis grew steadily and, by 1995, we discovered that a number of procedures that were on the ASC list at the time fell short of the 20 percent and 50 percent thresholds even though the procedures were obviously appropriate in the ASC setting. The most notable of these was cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion that were already being performed predominately in outpatient settings by the early 1990s, although more than 20 percent were also performed as inpatient procedures. The thresholds would also have excluded from the ASC list certain newer procedures, such as CPT code 66825 (Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)), that were rarely performed on a hospital inpatient basis but that were appropriate for the ASC setting. Strict adherence to the same 20 percent and 50 percent thresholds both to add and remove procedures did not provide latitude for minor fluctuations in utilization across settings or errors that could occur in the site-of-service data drawn from the National Claims History File that we were then using for analysis.

In an effort to avoid these anomalies but still retain a relatively objective standard for determining which procedures should comprise the ASC list, we adopted in the Federal Register notice with comment period published on January 26, 1995 (60 FR 5185), a modified standard for deleting procedures already on the list. We deleted from the list only those procedures whose combined inpatient, hospital outpatient, and ASC site-of-service volume was less than 46 percent of the procedure's total volume and that were either performed 50 percent of the time or more in the physician's office or 10 percent of the time or less in an inpatient hospital setting. We retained the 20 percent and 50 percent standard to determine which procedures would be appropriate additions to the ASC list.

We are not proposing changes to the criteria for adding or deleting items from the ASC list effective January 1, 2007. However, please see section XVIII.B. of this proposed rule for a discussion of proposed changes in the context of developing a revised ASC payment system to be effective January 1, 2008. The proposed changes to the criteria result in the addition for CY 2008 of many procedures that do not meet the current criteria for addition to the list.

2. Response to Comments to May 4, 2005 Interim Final Rule for the ASC Update

In accordance with section 1833(i)(1) of the Act, in this proposed rule, we are proposing to update the list of procedures that are covered when furnished in an ASC, effective January 1, 2007. In the process of determining which procedures to add to the list, we focused on requests we received from the public in their comments on our May 4, 2005 interim final rule (70 FR 23690). We evaluated codes for which we received requests from the public. The public comments include requests for addition and deletion of specific procedures and for assignment to higher payment groups for specific procedures.

3. Procedures Proposed for Addition to the ASC List

Using the current criteria as described in section XVII.B.1. of this preamble, we identified 14 procedures that we are proposing to add to the ASC list effective January 1, 2007. The procedures would be assigned to one of the nine existing ASC payment groups as indicated in Table 41.

CPT Short descriptor ASC payment group
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on 1
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on 1
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on 1
19297 Place breast cath for rad 9
21356 Treat cheek bone fracture 3
22520 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, thor 9
22521 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, lumb 9
22522 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, add'l 1
35476 Repair venous blockage 9
36818 AV fuse, upper arm, cephalic 3
37205 Transcath IV stent, percutaneous 9
37206 Transcath IV stent/perc, add'l 1
43761 Reposition gastrostomy tube 1
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids 1

4. Suggested Additions Not Accepted

There are a number of procedures for which we received requests for additions to the ASC list that we are not proposing to add to the ASC list because they do not meet the criteria set forth in section 416.65 of the CFR. Those procedures are listed in Tables 42 and 43 below. Our medical advisors believe that the procedures listed in Tables 42 and 43 may be of a type that:

• Are performed predominantly in the hospital inpatient or physician office setting;

• Require an overnight or inpatient stay;

• Require a total of 90 minutes of operating time or 4 hours or more of recovery time;

• Require major or prolonged invasion of body cavities or involve major blood vessels;

• Are generally emergent or life-threatening; or

• Are of a type that result in extensive blood loss.

We are not proposing to add 19 procedures for which we received requests for addition to the ASC list because they are procedures that are furnished predominantly in the physician office setting and according to the current criteria are not eligible for inclusion on the list. Those procedures are displayed in Table 42.

One request was made that we add CPT code 66990 (Use of ophthalmic endoscope) to the list. As we stated in our May 5, 2005 interim final rule (70 FR 23704), this code is used to recognize the use of equipment that is integral to a surgical procedure and is not a surgical procedure. For this reason, we do not believe that it is an appropriate addition to the list.

CPT Short descriptor
31040 Exploration behind upper jaw.
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy dx.
45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate.
45330 Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy.
46221 Ligation of hemorrhoid(s).
46604 Anoscopy and dilation.
46614 Anoscopy, control bleeding.
46900 Destruction, anal lesion(s).
46910 Destruction, anal lesion(s).
46916 Destruction, anal lesion(s).
62367 Analyze spine infusion pump.
62368 Analyze spine infusion pump.
67028 Injection eye drug.
67105 Repair detached retina.
67110 Repair detached retina.
67145 Treatment of retina.
67210 Treatment of retinal lesion.
67221 Ocular photodynamic ther.
67228 Treatment of retinal lesion.

We are proposing not to add to the ASC list 14 procedures for which we received requests because our medical advisors determined that those procedures do not meet the clinical criteria (§ 416.65) for addition. That is, the procedures either require more than 4 hours of recovery time, or may result in excessive blood loss, etc., making them ineligible for addition to the list of ASC procedures. Those procedures are displayed in Table 43.

CPT Short descriptor
27412 Autochondrocyte implant knee.
27415 Osteochondral knee allograft.
29866 Autgrft implnt, knee w/scope.
29867 Allgrft implnt, knee w/scope.
29868 Meniscal trnspl, knee w/scpe.
35470 Repair arterial blockage.
35475 Repair arterial blockage.
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
47563 Laparo cholecystectomy/graph.
47564 Laparo cholecystectomy/explr.
63030 Low back disk surgery.
63035 Spinal disk surgery add-on.
63042 Laminotomy, single lumbar.
63047 Removal of spinal lamina.

5. Rationale for Payment Assignment

Currently, procedures on the ASC list are assigned to one of nine payment groups based on our estimate of the costs incurred by the facility to perform the procedure. We are proposing no changes to those nine payment groups and are proposing to assign the additional procedures to one of those existing payment groups. The payment group to which we propose each addition to the ASC list be classified is based on the payment group, which our medical advisors judged to be similar in terms of time and resource inputs to procedures currently on the list. The proposed list of procedures eligible for Medicare payment of a facility fee and the proposed rates are displayed in Addendum AA of this proposed rule. The procedures that are effected by the payment limit required by section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 are identified in that addendum along with their proposed rates.

6. Other Comments on the May 4, 2005 Interim Final Rule

In the May 4, 2005 interim final rule (70 FR 23690), we also invited public comments on the payment assignments for specific procedure codes that we added to the ASC list in that rule that had not been proposed for addition to the ASC list in the November 26, 2004 proposed rule (69 FR 69178). We received comments on 14 of those newly-added procedures. A summary of those comments and our proposed treatment of them for CY 2007 is discussed below.

Several comments requested that we delay adding to the ASC list CPT codes 33212 (Insertion or replacement of pacemaker pulse generator only; single chamber, atrial or ventricular), 33213 (Insertion or replacement of pacemaker pulse generator only; dual chamber), and 33233 (Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator) until we implement the new ASC payment system.

We added these procedures to the ASC list in response to a request from a commenter. Our medical advisors evaluated the request and determined that these were appropriate procedures for performance in the ASC setting. We continue to believe that the procedures are appropriate for performance in the ASC and see no reason to remove them from the list at this time. Therefore, we are proposing to make no change in the ASC assignments for these three procedures.

Two commenters requested that we reassign CPT codes 57155 (Insertion of uterine tandems and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy) and 58346 (Insertion of Heyman capsules for clinical brachytherapy) to the highest ASC payment group. The commenters believe that payment at a higher level is necessary in order to cover the costs of the equipment and supplies used in performing the procedures.

We reviewed the OPPS cost data for these procedures and found that the median cost for CPT code 57155 is $506 and that for CPT code 58346 is $364. We do not have median cost data for the procedures performed in the ASC but the ASC payment amount for both services is $446, which is within the range of the median costs for those procedures in the generally more costly hospital outpatient setting. This leads us to believe that the $446 payment in the ASC is quite adequate. We are not proposing to assign the procedures to higher ASC payment groups.

Several commenters wrote regarding CPT codes 36475 (Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein); 36476 (Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; second and subsequent veins in single extremity, each through separate access sites); 36478 (Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein); and 36479 (Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; second and subsequent veins treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites). The commenters requested that we remove these procedures from the ASC list, and suggested that if we were unwilling to remove them from the list, that we assign the procedures to a higher payment group. They believe that these procedures require significantly more facility resources than other procedures with which they are currently grouped in payment level 3. The commenters explained that if the procedures were excluded from the list, more adequate payments would be made to physicians under the Medicare physician fee schedule for the required resources.

We added these procedures to the list in response to public comments. We initially assigned the codes to ASC payment group 3, consistent with other procedures with similar clinical indications. We continue to believe that these procedures are appropriate for performance in the ASC setting and will not remove them from the list. However, we agree with the commenters' point that these procedures require significantly more facility resources than traditional vein removal procedures, and, therefore, we are proposing to reassign them to ASC payment group 9. We believe that this is an appropriate payment level that takes into consideration the costs of the required equipment and supplies.

Two comments requested that we assign CPT code 46947 (Hemorrhoidopexy by stapling) to a higher ASC payment group. The commenters stated that due to the cost of the stapler used in the procedure, the resources required for this procedure are not similar to the other surgical procedures for the treatment of hemorrhoids that are also assigned to ASC payment group 3. The commenters suggested that it would be more appropriate to assign this procedure to ASC payment group 7.

We agree with the commenters and are proposing to reassign this procedure to ASC payment group 7 for CY 2007.

One commenter raised concern about payment for CPT code 49419 (Insertion of intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with subcutaneous reservoir, permanent). The commenter reported that the catheter that is used in performing this procedure is billed separately under the DMEPOS fee schedule, and that Medicare carriers have discretion over whether or not to allow that payment. According to the commenter, in some areas, separate payment is not made for the catheter that is integral to the procedure.

We believe that the commenter may be misinformed, because cannulas and catheters are not considered durable medical equipment, and they are not paid under the DMEPOS fee schedule. Rather, they are considered to be supplies. Payment for supplies furnished by an ASC in connection with a surgical procedure is bundled into the payment for the surgical procedure for which the supplies are required.

One commenter requested that we allow separate payment for the material used as the sling in the procedure described by CPT code 51992 (Laparoscopy, surgical; sling operation for stress incontinence (e.g., fascia or synthetic)). The commenter stated that without separate payment for the sling material, the Medicare payment for performing the procedure is inadequate to cover the service. The commenter also stated that there is no specific HCPCS code to use for billing the synthetic sling material.

We added CPT code 51992 to the ASC list in the last update in response to comments. We assigned CPT code 51992 to ASC payment group 5, the same ASC payment group to which other procedures to treat stress incontinence are assigned. We realize that the synthetic material for the sling may be costly, but there is no identifiable HCPCS code available for use in ASCs to report the material, and such material is not eligible for separate payment from Medicare in the ASC or in any other setting. Further, CPT code 51992 describes a procedure that may be performed using synthetic material or fascia. As such, we cannot know whether the more costly synthetic material is used in any specific procedure and do not believe it is appropriate to fully incorporate the synthetic supply costs into the payment for all of the procedures performed. We continue to believe that ASC payment group 5 is an appropriate assignment for the procedure, and we are not proposing to change that assignment.

One commenter requested that we make separate payment for the microinserts that are used in performing CPT code 58565 (Hysteroscopy, surgical; with bilateral fallopian tube cannulation to induce occlusion by placement of permanent implants) even though there is no specific HCPCS code to describe the microinserts for billing, making separate payment impossible.

We added CPT code 58565 to the ASC list in the last update in response to public comment. We assigned the procedure to ASC payment group 4 with other procedures with similar clinical indications. After further review, we are convinced that the procedure described by CPT code 58565 is significantly more resource-intensive than the other procedures in ASC payment group 4 and, therefore, we are proposing to reassign it to ASC payment group 9 for CY 2007.

Several comments requested that CMS issue instructions to permit separate payment for the catheters that are inserted during the procedures described by CPT codes 19296 (Placement of radiotherapy afterloading balloon catheter into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance; on date separate from partial mastectomy) and 19298 (Placement of radiotherapy afterloading brachytherapy catheters into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance).

One commenter supported adding CPT code 19296 to the ASC list and assigning it to ASC payment group 9, but asserted that separate payment should also be provided for the balloon catheter inserted during the procedure. With regard to CPT code 19298, other commenters also stated that the payment level is inadequate and that separate payment should be allowed for the catheters inserted during the procedure. One of the commenters explained that the catheters used to perform the procedure described by CPT code 19298 are not high cost items (about $18.50 each) but these procedures typically use 30 catheters which makes the catheters a significant cost factor in performing the procedure.

The catheters used in these procedures are classified as surgical supplies and as such, are not included on the DMEPOS fee schedule and are, therefore, not eligible for separate payment in the ASC. Payments for the costs of the catheters are packaged into the payments for performing the procedures. Currently CPT code 19298 is assigned to ASC payment group 1. Based on the information provided by the commenters we are persuaded that reassignment to a higher ASC payment group is warranted. Therefore, we are proposing to reassign CPT code 19298 to ASC payment group 9 for CY 2007.

C. Proposed Regulatory Changes for CY 2007

As stated earlier, we are proposing a revised payment system for ASCs to be implemented effective January 1, 2008, including revisions to the ASC list for CY 2008, the ratesetting method, and the applicable ASC regulations to incorporate the requirements and payments for ASC facility services under the proposed revised ASC system. We expect that a final rule implementing the revised ASC payment system will be published separately in the spring of 2007. The revised ASC payment system will not take effect until January 1, 2008. However, we need to revise our current regulations at part 416, subparts D and E to ensure that the rules governing our current system are clearly distinguishable from those that would apply to the revised system beginning January 1, 2008. Therefore, we are proposing to revise subparts D and E to part 416 to reflect that these are the rules governing the APC payment system prior to January 1, 2008, and to redesignate the existing subpart F as subpart G under part 416 to codify the rules governing the ASC payment adjustment for NTIOLs. In addition, we are proposing to revise existing-

• § 416.1 (Basis and scope) to remove the obsolete reference to "a hospital outpatient department," to add provisions of section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, and applicable provisions of Pub. L. 108-173.

• § 416.65 (Covered surgical procedures) to modify the introductory text to clearly denote the section's application to covered surgical procedures furnished before January 1, 2008. In addition, we are proposing to remove the obsolete cross-reference in paragraph (a)(4) to § 405.310 and replace it with the correct cross-reference to § 411.15.

• § 416.125 (ASC facility services payment rate) to incorporate the limitation on payment imposed by section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171.

• § 488.1 (Definitions) to correct a longstanding error by adding ambulatory surgical centers to the definition of a supplier in conformance with section 1861(d) of the Act.

We also are proposing to add a new § 416.76 and § 416.121 to subparts D and E, respectively, to clearly state that the provisions of subparts D and E apply to services furnished before January 1, 2008.

D. Implementation of Section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 (DRA)

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Section 5103" at the beginning of your comments.)

As noted in section XVII.A.1. of this preamble, section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 requires us to substitute the OPPS payment amount for the ASC standard overhead amount for surgical procedures performed at an ASC on or after January 1, 2007, but prior to the revised payment system when the ASC standard overhead amount exceeds the OPPS payment amount for the procedure. In Addendum AA of this proposed rule, we identify the HCPCS codes that we believe would be subject to section 5103 based on a comparison of the CY 2007 proposed OPPS payment rates and the ASC standard overhead amounts that are effective in CY 2007. We are proposing to add paragraph (c) to § 416.125 to reflect this change.

E. Proposal To Modify the Current ASC Process for Adjusting Payment for New Technology Intraocular Lenses (NTIOLs)

1. Background

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "NTIOL" at the beginning of your comments.)

At the inception of the ASC benefit on September 7, 1982, Medicare paid 80 percent of the reasonable charge for IOLs supplied for insertion concurrent with or following cataract surgery performed in an ASC (see 47 FR 34082, August 5, 1982). Section 4063(b) of OBRA 1987, Pub. L. 100-203, amended the Act to mandate that we include payment for an IOL furnished by an ASC for insertion during or following cataract surgery as part of the ASC facility fee for insertion of the IOL, and that the facility fee include payment that is reasonable and related to the cost of acquiring the class of lens involved in the procedure.

Section 4151(c)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA 1990), Pub. L. 101-508, froze the IOL payment amount at $200 for IOLs furnished by ASCs in conjunction with surgery performed during the period beginning November 5, 1990, and ending December 31, 1992. We continued paying an IOL allowance of $200 from January 1, 1993, through December 31, 1993.

Section 13533 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (OBRA 1993), Pub. L. 103-66, mandated that payment for an IOL furnished by an ASC be equal to $150 beginning January 1, 1994, through December 31, 1998.

Section 141(b)(1) of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 (SSAA 1994), Pub. L. 103-432, required us to develop and implement a process under which interested parties may request a review of the appropriateness of the payment amount for insertion of an IOL, to ensure that the facility fee for the procedure includes payment that is reasonable and related to the cost of acquiring a lens that belongs to a class of NTIOLs.

In the February 8, 1990 Federal Register (55 FR 4526), we published a final notice entitled "Revision of Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Rate Methodology," which implemented Medicare payment for an IOL furnished at an ASC as part of the ASC facility fee for insertion of the IOL.

In the June 16, 1999 Federal Register (64 FR 32198), we published a final rule entitled "Adjustment in Payment Amounts for New Technology Intraocular Lenses Furnished by Ambulatory Surgical Centers" to add a subpart F (§§ 416.180 through 416.200) to 42 CFR Part 416, which established a process for adjusting payment amounts for insertion of a class of NTIOLs furnished by ASCs.

Our current regulations §§ 416.180 through 416.200 define the terms relevant to the process, establish the payment review process, and establish $50 as the payment adjustment amount that is added to the ASC facility fee for insertion of a lens that CMS determines is an NTIOL. Section 416.200 provides that the payment adjustment applies for a 5-year period that begins when we recognize the first lens that establishes a class of NTIOLs. In accordance with § 416.200(b), insertion of a lens that we subsequently recognize as belonging to an existing NTIOL class would receive the payment adjustment for the remainder of the 5-year period established for the class. Section 416.185(f)(2) provides that after July 16, 2002, we have the option of changing the $50 adjustment amount through proposed and final rulemaking in connection with ASC services.

Since June 16, 1999, we have issued a series of Federal Register notices to list lenses for which we received requests for a NTIOL payment adjustment and to solicit comments on those requests, or to announce the lenses that we have determined meet the criteria and definition of NTIOLs. We last published a Federal Register notice pertaining to NTIOLs on April 28, 2006 (71 FR 25176).

a. Current ASC Payment for Insertion of IOLs

The current ASC payment groups, payment rates and procedural HCPCS codes for cataract extraction with IOL insertion are as follows:

Payment Group 6-$826 ($676 + $150 IOL Allowance)

• CPT code 66985, Insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (secondary implant), not associated with concurrent cataract removal

• CPT code 66986, Exchange of intraocular lens

Payment Group 8-$973 ($823 + $150 IOL allowance)

• CPT code 66982 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (for example, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (for example, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage

• CPT code 66983 Intracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure)

• CPT code 66984 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (for example, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification)

b. Classes of NTIOLs Approved for Payment Adjustment

Since implementation of the process for adjustment of payment amounts for NTIOLs, that was established in the June 16, 1999 Federal Register , we have approved three classes of NTIOLs, as shown in the following table:

NTIOL category HCPCS code $50 approved for services furnished on or after NTIOL characteristic IOLs eligible for adjustment
1 Q1001 May 18, 2000, through May 18, 2005 Multifocal Allergan AMO Array Multifocal lens, model SA40N.
2 Q1002 May 18, 2000, through May 18, 2005 Reduction in Preexisting Astigmatism STAAR Surgical Elastic Ultraviolet-Absorbing Silicone Posterior Chamber IOL with Toric Optic, models AA4203T, AA4203TF, and AA4203TL.
3 Q1003 February 27, 2006, through February 26, 2011 Reduced Spherical Aberration Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Tecnis(®) IOL models Z9000, Z9001, and ZA9003; Alcon Acrysof IQ Model SN60WF.

2. Proposed Changes

a. Process for Recognizing IOLs as Belonging to an Active NTIOL Class

Currently, we accept and review applications for inclusion in an active NTIOL class on a continuous basis throughout the year in accordance with §§ 416.180 through 416.200 of the regulations. We are proposing to continue this established process and to update and streamline it, as discussed below, to specify the request and comment review process, the information that a request must include to be accepted for review, the specific factors to be considered in evaluating requests, and the process to provide notification of determinations. As stated in section XVII.D. of this preamble, we are proposing to redesignate existing subpart F of part 416 as subpart G, which would include the regulations pertaining to the ASC payment adjustment for NTIOLs. In addition, we are proposing to revise redesignated subpart G to add new § 416.180, § 416.185, § 416.190, § 416.195, and § 416.200 to the regulations to reflect the changes that we are proposing to this process.

One of the regulatory changes that we are proposing is to revise existing § 416.180 to establish the basis and scope for this ASC payment adjustment. This proposal would eliminate the definitions currently included in that section for "Class of new technology intraocular lenses (IOLs)," "Interested party," "New technology IOL," and "New technology subset." We do not believe that we need to retain these definitions because additional revisions that we are proposing to the regulations at part 416 would eliminate the term "interested party" from §§ 416.185(c) and 416.190 and the term "new technology subset" from §§ 416.185(g), 416.200(a), (b), and (c) and further clarify the terms "new technology IOL" and "class of new technology intraocular lenses (IOLs)."

The other changes that we are proposing to part 416, pertaining to the ASC payment adjustment for NTIOLs, are discussed in this section.

b. Public Notice and Comment Regarding Adjustments of NTIOL Payment Amounts

We are proposing to update and streamline the process for determining whether an IOL that is to be inserted during or subsequent to cataract extraction qualifies for payment adjustment as a NTIOL, as set forth in existing § 416.185 of our regulations. The basis for the current NTIOL payment review process was enacted in 1994 and has been implemented through a series of separate Federal Register notices specific to NTIOLs. We are proposing to modify the current process of using separate Federal Register notices to notify the public of requests to review lenses for membership in new NTIOL classes, to solicit public comment on requests, and to notify the public of CMS determinations concerning new classes of NTIOLs for which an ASC payment adjustment would be made. We are proposing that these NTIOL-related notifications would be fully integrated into the annual notice and comment rulemaking for updating the ASC payment rates, the specific payment system in which NTIOL payment adjustments are made. Given that the NTIOL payment adjustments are applicable to ASC services and that the proposal for updating the new ASC payment system to be implemented in January 2008 anticipates an annual update process in coordination with notice and comment rulemaking on the OPPS, aligning the NTIOL process with this annual update would promote coordination and efficiency, thereby streamlining and expediting the NTIOL notification, comment, and review process.

Specifically, we are proposing the following process:

• We would announce annually in the Federal Register document that proposes the update of ASC payment rates for the following calendar year, a list of all requests to establish new NTIOL classes accepted for review during the calendar year in which the proposal is published and the deadline for submission of public comments regarding those requests. The deadline would be 30 days following publication of the list of requests.

• In the Federal Register document that finalizes the update of ASC payment rates for the following calendar year we would-

+ Provide a list of determinations made as a result of our review of all requests and public comments; and

+ Publish the deadline for submitting requests for review in the following calendar year.

We believe that the coordination of public notice and comment regarding requests to establish new NTIOL classes with the update of ASC payment rates would facilitate judicious and comprehensive review and comment by interested parties, thereby resulting in more timely access to improved health technologies for Medicare beneficiaries. Accordingly, we are proposing to revise § 416.185 to reflect these proposed changes to the current process for publishing separate Federal Register notices specific to NTIOLs.

We note that we did not receive any review requests in response to the specific NTIOL April 28, 2006 notice (71 FR 25176) soliciting CY 2006 requests for review of the appropriateness of the payment amount for particular NTIOLs furnished in ASCs.

c. Factors CMS Considers in Determining Whether an Adjustment of Payment for Insertion of a New Class of NTIOL Is Appropriate

In determining whether a lens belongs to a new class of NTIOLs for which the ASC payment amount for insertion in conjunction with cataract surgery is appropriate, we expect that the insertion of the candidate IOL would result in significantly improved clinical outcomes compared to currently available IOLs. In addition, to establish a new NTIOL class, the candidate lens must be distinguishable from lenses already approved as members of active or expired classes of NTIOLs that share a predominant characteristic associated with improved clinical outcomes that was identified for each class. We are proposing to base our determinations on consideration of the following factors:

• The IOL must have been approved by the FDA and claims of specific clinical benefits and/or lens characteristics with established clinical relevance in comparison with currently available IOLs must have been approved by the FDA for use in labeling and advertising.

• The IOL is not described by an active or expired NTIOL class; that is, it does not share the predominant, class-defining characteristic associated with improved clinical outcomes with designated members of an active or expired NTIOL class.

• Evidence demonstrating that use of the IOL results in measurable, clinically meaningful, improved outcomes in comparison with use of currently available IOLs. According to the statute, and consistent with previous examples provided by CMS, superior outcomes that would be considered include the following:

+ Reduced risk of intraoperative or postoperative complication or trauma;

+ Accelerated postoperative recovery;

+ Reduced induced astigmatism;

+ Improved postoperative visual acuity;

+ More stable postoperative vision;

+ Other comparable clinical advantages, such as-

++ Reduced dependence on other eyewear (for example, spectacles, contact lenses, and reading glasses)

++ Decreased rate of subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, such as the need for YAG laser treatment.

++ Decreased incidence of subsequent IOL exchange.

++ Decreased blurred vision, glare, other quantifiable symptom or vision deficiency.

In order to assess the clinical performance of a candidate IOL to establish a new NTIOL class, outcomes from use of the candidate lens would be compared with outcomes of use of currently available IOLs. Due to the rapid evolution of medical technology, we expect that the baseline of currently available IOLs for comparison would change from year to year. It is our expectation that the current ASC payment adjustment for active NTIOL classes should support the development and dissemination of new IOL technologies that would continue to improve the clinical outcomes of Medicare beneficiaries furnished IOLs after cataract extraction.

Accordingly, we are proposing to revise our process for determining whether a lens belongs to a new class of NTIOLs for which an ASC payment adjustment is appropriate by setting forth the factors that we propose to consider in making this determination. In addition, we are proposing to revise § 416.195 of the regulations to incorporate these proposed factors.

Further, we are seeking public comments on the desirability of further interpreting the phrase "currently available lenses" for purposes of comparison and specific approaches to providing such clarifications. We believe that further interpretation could be helpful to requestors seeking to provide the most relevant, authoritative evidence concerning the clinical benefits of their lenses in comparison with those currently available lenses and to us as we review the information provided in requests to establish new NTIOL classes. However, we also believe that any clarifications should incorporate our expectations for technological progression of the baseline comparison lenses over time as we make future annual determinations regarding the establishment of new NTIOL classes. Therefore, we believe that the public's comments regarding practical and meaningful approaches to elaborating on the phrase "currently available lenses" would facilitate both requestors' submission of complete requests for review and appropriate determinations by CMS regarding new NTIOL classes to receive the ASC payment adjustment.

d. Proposal To Revise Content of a Request To Review

To enable us to make a determination that the criteria for a payment adjustment for a new NTIOL class are met, we are proposing to require that a request include the information listed below. We are proposing to revise the content of a request (as currently set forth in § 416.195(a)) based on our experience in evaluating applications for OPPS pass-through status for new device categories over the past 6 years. We have found that the additional information allows our medical advisors to complete a more comprehensive evaluation, which would ensure that a payment adjustment is appropriate. We also have found that such information must be updated in a timely manner to ensure its relevancy to advancing technologies. Therefore, we also are proposing to post the information listed below on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/asc/asp to provide easy access for updating rather than incorporating it in § 416.195(a) of the regulations.

In addition, we are proposing to continue to require that a separate request would be required for each NTIOL for which a payment review as member of a new class is sought. We are proposing that a request that does not include all of the following information would be considered incomplete and could not be accepted for review until all information is furnished:

• Proposed name or description of a new class of NTIOLs.

• Trade/brand name, manufacturer, and model number of the IOL for which the request to establish a new NTIOL class is being made. (Applications must include the name and description of at least one marketed IOL that would be placed in the proposed new NTIOL class.)

• A list of all active or expired NTIOL classes that describe similar IOLs. For each active or expired class, provide a detailed explanation as to why that class would not describe the candidate IOL.

• Detailed description of the FDA approved clinical indications for the candidate IOL.

• Description of the IOL-

+ What is it? Provide a complete physical description of the IOL, including its components, for example, its composition; coating or covering; haptics; material; and construction.

+ What does it do?

+ How is it used?

+ What makes it different from other currently available IOLs?

+ What makes it superior to other currently available IOLs used for similar indications?

+ What are its clinical characteristics, for example, is it used for treatment of specific pathology; what is its life span; what are the complications associated with its use; and for what patient populations is it intended?

+ Submit relevant booklets, pamphlets, brochures, product catalogues, price lists, and/or package inserts that further describe and illuminate the nature of the IOL.

• If the candidate IOL replaces or improves upon an existing IOL, identify the trade/brand name and model of the existing IOL(s).

• Full discussion of the clinically meaningful, improved outcomes that result from use of the candidate IOL compared to use of other currently available IOLs. This discussion must include evidence to demonstrate that use of the IOL results in measurable, clinically significant improvement over currently available IOLs in one or more of the following areas:

+ Reduced risk of intraoperative or postoperative complication or trauma.

+ Accelerated postoperative recovery.

+ Reduced induced astigmatism.

+ Improved postoperative visual acuity;

+ More stable postoperative vision.

+ Other comparable clinical advantages, such as-

++ Reduced dependence on other eyewear (for example, spectacles, contact lenses, and reading glasses);

• Decreased rate of subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, such as the need for YAG laser treatment;

++ Decreased incidence of subsequent IOL exchange; and

++ Decreased blurred vision, glare or other quantifiable symptom or vision deficiency.

• Provide the following information for the IOL(s) for which a new class is proposed:

+ Dates the candidate IOL was first marketed, reporting inside the United States and outside the United States separately.

+ Dates of sale of the first unit of the IOL, reporting inside the United States and outside the United States separately.

+ Number of IOLs that have been sold up to the date of the application.

+ A copy of the FDA's original approval notification.

• A copy of the labeling claims approved by the FDA for the IOL, indicating its clinical advantages and/or the lens characteristics with clinical relevance.

• A copy of the FDA's summary of the IOL's safety and effectiveness.

• Reports of modifications made after the original FDA approval.

We strongly encourage and may give greater consideration for the submission of published, peer-reviewed literature and other materials that demonstrate substantial clinical improvement with use of the candidate IOL over use of currently available IOLs.

Proposed § 416.190(d) provides that, in order for CMS to invoke the protection allowed under Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)) and, with respect to trade secrets, the Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. 1905), the requestor must clearly identify all information that is to be characterized as confidential.

For the stated reasons, we are proposing to revise § 416.190 to reflect these proposed changes to the content of a request for payment review of an IOL, to clarify when a request can be submitted and who may submit, and to also clarify the process for maintaining confidentiality of information included in a request. As stated earlier, we are not proposing to incorporate the list of proposed information required with each request in the regulations, but are proposing to post it on the CMS Web site to ensure that such information is updated in a timely manner and relevant to advancing IOL technologies. We are proposing to revise § 416.190 to require that the content of each request for an IOL review must include all information as specified on the CMS Web for the request to be considered complete.

e. Notice of CMS Determination

We are proposing three possible outcomes from review of a request for determination of a new NTIOL class. As appropriate, for each completed request for a candidate IOL that is received by the established deadline, one of the following determinations would be announced annually in the final rule updating the ASC payment rates for the next calendar year:

• The request for a payment adjustment is approved for the IOL for 5 full years as a member of a new NTIOL class described by a new code.

• The request for a payment adjustment is approved for the IOL for the balance of time remaining as a member of an active NTIOL class.

• The request for a payment adjustment is not approved.

We also are proposing to summarize briefly in the ASC final rule the evidence that was reviewed, the public comments, and the basis for our determination. When a new NTIOL class is established, we are proposing to identify the predominant characteristic of NTIOLs in that class that sets them apart from other IOLs (including those previously approved as members of other expired or active NTIOL classes) and is associated with improved clinical outcomes. The date of implementation of a payment adjustment in the case of approval of an IOL as a member of a new NTIOL class would be set prospectively as of 30 days after publication of the ASC payment update final rule, consistent with the statutory requirement. The date of implementation of a payment adjustment in the case of approval of a lens as a member of an active NTIOL class would be set prospectively as of the publication date of the ASC payment update final rule.

f. Proposed Payment Adjustment

The current payment adjustment for a 5-year period from the implementation date of a new NTIOL class is $50. We are not proposing to revise this payment adjustment for CY 2007.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to revise § 416.200(a) through (c) to clarify how the IOL payment adjustment would be made and how an NTIOL would be paid after expiration of the payment adjustment. We also are proposing minor editorial changes to § 416.200(d).

XVIII. Proposed Revised Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Implementation January 1, 2008

A. Background

Generally, there are two primary elements in the total cost of performing a surgical procedure: the cost of the physician's professional services for performing the procedure and the cost of services furnished by the facility where the procedure is performed (for example, surgical supplies, equipment, nursing services, and overhead). The former is covered by the Medicare physician fee schedule. In 1980, a new Medicare benefit was enacted, authorizing payment of a fee to ASCs for facility services furnished in connection with performing certain surgical procedures.

The statute requires us to specify surgical procedures that are appropriately and safely performed on an ambulatory basis in an ASC. Moreover, we are to review and update the list of these procedures not less often than every 2 years, in consultation with appropriate trade and professional associations. The ASC list was limited in 1982 to approximately 100 procedures. Currently, the list consists of more than 2,500 CPT codes encompassing a cross-section of surgical services, although 150 of these codes account for more than 90 percent of the approximately 4.5 million procedures paid for each year under the ASC Part B benefit. Eye, pain management, and gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures are the highest volume ASC surgeries under the present payment system.

Medicare only allows payment to ASCs for procedures on the ASC list. Medicare pays 80 percent of the prospectively determined fee; the coinsurance rate is 20 percent for all procedures on the ASC list. In Pub. L. 108-173, the Congress mandated implementation of a revised payment system for ASC surgical services by no later than January 1, 2008. Pub. L. 108-173 sets forth several requirements for the revised payment system, but does not amend those provisions of the statute pertaining to the ASC list.

In section XVIII. of this preamble, we describe the provisions of the revised ASC payment system that we are proposing to implement, as required by Pub. L.108-173, not later than January 1, 2008. Our proposal encompasses two components: first, our proposal for establishing and maintaining the ASC list of Medicare approved procedures under the revised payment system, and second, the method we are proposing to use to set payment rates for ASC facility services furnished in association with procedures on the ASC list. We also discuss in this section regulatory changes that we are proposing to 42 CFR parts 416 and 488 to incorporate the rules governing ASC facility payments under the revised payment system that would be applicable beginning in CY 2008.

1. Provisions of Pub. L. 108-173

Section 626(a) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act, which requires the Secretary to update ASC payment rates using the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (U.S. City average) (CPI-U) if the Secretary has not otherwise updated the amounts under the revised ASC payment system. As amended by Pub. L. 108-173, this section requires that if the Secretary is required to apply the CPI-U increase, the CPI-U percentage increase is to be applied on a fiscal year basis beginning with FY 1986 through FY 2005 and on a calendar year basis beginning with 2006.

Pub. L. 108-173 further amended section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act to require us in FY 2004, beginning April 1, 2004, to increase the ASC payment rates using the CPI-U as estimated for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2003, minus 3.0 percentage points. Pub. L. 108-173 also requires that the CPI adjustment factor equal zero percent in FY 2005, the last quarter of CY 2005, and each CY from 2006 through 2009.

Section 626(b) of Pub. L. 108-173 repeals the requirement that CMS conduct a survey of ASC costs upon which to base a standard overhead payment amount for surgical services performed in ASCs, and adds section 1833(i)(2)(D)(iii) to the Act, which requires us to implement by no earlier than January 1, 2006, and not later than January 1, 2008, a revised ASC payment system. The revised payment system under section 1833(i)(2)(D)(i) of the Act is to take into account the recommendations contained in a Report to Congress that the GAO was required to submit by January 1, 2005. Section 1833(i)(2)(D)(ii) of the Act requires that the revised ASC payment system be designed to result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures for surgical services furnished in ASCs the year the system is implemented as would be made if the new system did not apply as estimated by the Secretary. This requirement is to take into account the limitation in ASC expenditures resulting from implementation of section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 beginning January 1, 2007, as we describe in section XVII.A.1 of this preamble.

Section 1833(i)(2)(D)(iv) of the Act exempts the classification system, relative weights, payment amounts, and geographic adjustment factor (if any) under the revised ASC payment system from administrative and judicial review.

Section 626(c) of Pub. L. 108-173 adds a conforming amendment to section 1833(a)(1) of the Act providing that the amounts paid under the revised ASC payment system shall equal 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the payment amount that we determine.

2. Other Factors Considered

On August 2, 2005, we convened a listening session teleconference on revising the Medicare ASC payment system. Over 450 callers participated, including ASC staff, physicians, and representatives of industry trade associations. The listening session provided an opportunity for participants to identify the issues and concerns that they wanted us to address as we developed the revised ASC payment system.

Callers encouraged us to foster beneficiary access to ASCs by creating incentives for physicians to use ASCs. The issues raised by participants included suggestions to expand or eliminate altogether the ASC list, recommendations to model payment on the hospital OPPS, and concerns about how we would propose to treat the geographic wage index adjustment and the annual ASC payment rate update. Several callers also raised concerns about ensuring adequate payment for supplies, ancillary services, and implantable devices under the new payment system, as well as developing a process to allow special payment for new technology.

We have also met with representatives of the ASC industry over the past several years to discuss options for ratesetting other than conducting a survey, to discuss timely updates to the ASC list, and to listen to industry concerns related to the implementation of a new payment system. We appreciate the thoughtful suggestions that have been presented. We have carefully considered the concerns and issues brought to our attention, and a number of the proposals in this section for revising the ASC list and the method by which we set ASC payment rates take these concerns and issues into account. We look forward to receiving comments on the proposed changes set forth in this proposed rule and to continued input from representatives of industry associations and professional societies as we develop the final rule.

B. Procedures Proposed for Medicare Payment in ASCs Effective for Services Furnished On or After January 1, 2008

1. Proposed Payable Procedures

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Payable Procedures" at the beginning of your comments.)

In its March 2004 Report to the Congress, MedPAC recommended replacing the current "inclusive" list of procedures, which are the only procedures for which Medicare allows payment of an ASC facility fee, with an "exclusionary" list. That is, rather than limiting payment of an ASC facility fee to a list of procedures that CMS specifies, Medicare would allow payment to an ASC facility for any surgical procedure except those that CMS explicitly excludes from payment. MedPAC further recommended that clinical safety standards and the need for an overnight stay be the only criteria for excluding a procedure from payment of an ASC facility fee. MedPAC suggested that some of the criteria, such as site-of-service volume and time limits, which we have used in the past to identify procedures for the ASC list, are probably no longer clinically relevant.

We have given careful consideration to MedPAC's recommendations and participated in considerable discussion and consultation with members of ASC trade associations and physicians who represent a variety of surgical specialties regarding the criteria that we would use to identify procedures that we would propose for payment under the new ASC payment system. We agree that adoption of a policy like that recommended by MedPAC would serve both to protect beneficiary safety and increase beneficiary access to procedures in appropriate clinical settings, recognizing the ASC industry's interest in obtaining Medicare payment for a much wider spectrum of services than is now allowed. Therefore, we are proposing that, under the revised ASC payment system for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008, Medicare would allow payment of an ASC facility fee for any surgical procedure performed at an ASC, except those surgical procedures that we determine are not payable under the ASC benefit.

Further, we are proposing to establish beneficiary safety and the need for an overnight stay as the principal clinical considerations and factors in determining whether payment of an ASC facility fee would be allowed for a particular surgical procedure. As discussed in section XVIII.B.2 below, we also are proposing to exclude from payment under the ASC revised payment system those surgical procedures that are not eligible for separate payment under the OPPS and CPT surgical unlisted procedure codes.

We discuss below the criteria that we are proposing as the basis for identifying procedures that would pose a significant safety risk to a Medicare beneficiary when performed in an ASC, or procedures following which we would expect a Medicare beneficiary to require overnight care.

a. Proposed Definition of Surgical Procedure

In order to delineate the scope of procedures that constitute "outpatient surgical procedures," we must first clarify what we consider to be a "surgical" procedure. Under the current ASC payment system, we define as a surgical procedure any procedure described within the range of CPT Category I codes that the AMA defines as "surgery" (CPT codes 10000-69999) for purposes of the ASC payment system. Under the revised payment system, we are proposing to continue that standard. However, we seek comment on whether all services contained in this range are appropriately defined as "surgery." For example, should procedures that are primarily office-based (see Addendum CC) or procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform be excluded from the list? Within the CPT surgical code range, such procedures that either require very limited facility resources or are primarily performed in procedure rooms in physician offices could be considered not to be surgical procedures, in that they may not require typical surgical resources, such as a fully equipped operating room or significant postoperative recovery area, that are generally associated with surgical procedures that are predominantly performed in facility settings or have significant associated resource costs. Procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform could be defined based on an ASC payment threshold, for example $100 or $200, such that procedures below this threshold would be excluded from the ASC list of procedures. We seek comment on what an appropriate payment threshold would be for defining procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources.

In addition, we are proposing to include within the scope of surgical procedures payable in an ASC certain services that are described by HCPCS alphanumeric codes (Level II HCPCS codes) or by CPT Category III codes which directly crosswalk to or are clinically similar to procedures in the CPT surgical range. We are proposing to include these three types of codes in our definition of surgical procedures because they all are eligible for payment under the OPPS and, to the extent it is reasonable to do so, we are proposing that the new ASC payment system parallel the OPPS in its policies.

An example of a Level II HCPCS code that we believe represents a procedure that could be safely and appropriately performed in an ASC is HCPCS code G0297 (Insertion of single chamber pacing cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator). We developed this alphanumeric code for use in the OPPS because CPT code 33240, which describes the surgical insertion of cardioverter defibrillator pulse generators, does not distinguish insertion of a single chamber cardioverter defibrillator generator from insertion of a dual chamber cardioverter defibrillator generator. We were concerned that different facility resources could be required for the insertion of these two types of cardioverter defibrillator pulse generators, so we developed alternate codes to permit hospitals to more accurately report the resources required when these surgical procedures are performed for payment under the OPPS. In instances such as this, when an alphanumeric Level II HCPCS code is established as a substitute for a CPT surgical procedure code which does not adequately describe, from a facility perspective, the nature of a surgical service, we are proposing to allow payment for the alphanumeric code under the proposed new ASC payment system. We are proposing not to allow payment of an ASC facility fee for Level II HCPCS codes or Category III CPT codes that describe services which fall outside the scope of surgical procedures described by CPT codes 10000-69999.

We recognize that continuing to use this definition of surgery would exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee certain invasive, "surgery-like" procedures, such as cardiac catheterization or certain radiation treatment services which are assigned codes outside the CPT surgical range. However, we believe that continuing to rely on the CPT definition of surgery would be administratively straightforward, uncontroversial, and consistent with our proposal to allow ASC payment for all outpatient surgical procedures. Since 1987, the ASC list has consisted of CPT codes that are defined as surgery by CPT. Given the number of other changes that we expect to be implemented as part of the proposed new payment system, along with the significant expansion of the ASC list that we are proposing, we believe that it would be prudent at the outset to continue to define surgery as it is defined by the CPT code set, which is used to report services for payment under both the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the OPPS. However, we are interested in commenters' opinions regarding the appropriateness of including primarily office-based procedures or including procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform on the approved list of ASC procedures and we seek comment on this issue. That said, we have reviewed thousands of CPT codes in the surgical range (CPT codes 10000 through 69999), and we are proposing to not exclude payment for more than 750 additional surgical procedures, as well as continuing to not exclude payment for the more than 2,500 CPT codes on the current ASC list. If we were to consider CPT codes in the surgical range that were predominantly office-based to not be surgical procedures for purposes of the ASC payment system, the additions to the ASC list for CY 2008 would be limited to no more than about 300 other procedures. Similarly, if we were to define procedures requiring relatively inexpensive resources to not be surgical procedures, then additions to the ASC list for ASC payment would be more limited than under our current proposal.

However, we are cognizant of the dynamic nature of ambulatory surgery, which has resulted in a dramatic shift of services from inpatient to outpatient settings over the past two decades. Therefore, we are soliciting comments regarding other services which are invasive and "surgery-like," which could safely and appropriately be performed at an ASC, and which require the resources typical of an ASC, even though the procedures are described by codes that fall outside the range of CPT surgical codes. In particular, we would be interested in considering commenters' views of what constitutes a "surgical" procedure.

b. Procedures Proposed for Exclusion From Payment Under the Revised ASC System

As stated above, we are proposing to allow payment of an ASC facility fee for all procedures within the surgical range of CPT codes that do not pose a safety risk to Medicare beneficiaries or require an overnight stay. Having established what we would propose as constituting a "surgical procedure," we next considered criteria that would enable us to identify procedures that could pose a significant safety risk when performed in an ASC or that would require an overnight stay within the bounds of prevailing medical practice. We discuss in this section how we propose to identify procedures that could pose a significant safety risk.

(1) Significant Safety Risk

First, we are proposing to exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee any procedure that is included on the current OPPS inpatient list. (See Addendum E to this proposed rule and section XII. of this preamble for a discussion of the OPPS inpatient list.) The procedures included on that list are typically performed in the inpatient hospital setting due to the nature of the procedure, the need for at least 24 hours of postoperative recovery time or monitoring before the patient can be safely discharged, or the underlying physical condition of the patient. We believe that any procedure for which we do not allow payment in the hospital outpatient setting due to safety concerns would not be safe to perform in an ASC.

Second, we are proposing to exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee procedures that the CY 2005 Part B Extract Summary System (BESS) data indicate are performed 80 percent or more of the time in the hospital inpatient setting, even if those procedures are not included on the OPPS inpatient list. (See Table 4.) We selected an 80 percent threshold because we believe that an 80 percent level of inpatient performance is a fair indicator that a procedure is most appropriately performed on an inpatient basis and as such, would pose significant safety risks for Medicare beneficiaries if performed in an ASC. We find that procedures with inpatient utilization frequencies above this proposed threshold are complex and are likely to require a longer and more intensive level of care postoperatively than what is provided in a typical ASC. We believe that performing these procedures in an ASC, where immediate access to the full resources of an acute care hospital is not the norm, would pose a significant safety risk for beneficiaries.

Third, we are proposing to retain the specific criteria for evaluating safety risks that are listed in § 416.65(b)(3). Procedures that involve major blood vessels; prolonged or extensive invasion of body cavities; extensive blood loss; or are emergent or life-threatening in nature could, by definition, pose a significant safety risk. Therefore, we are proposing to exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee, procedures that may be expected to involve any of these characteristics based on evaluation by our medical advisors. We note that most of the procedures that our medical advisors identified as involving any of the characteristics listed currently in § 416.65(b)(3), also require overnight or inpatient stays, reinforcing their exclusion from being paid when performed in an ASC.

Finally, we are proposing not to continue applying under our proposed revised system the current time-based prescriptive criteria at § 416.65(b)(1) and (2), which exclude from the ASC list procedures that exceed 90 minutes of operating time or 4 hours of recovery time or 90 minutes of anesthesia. We believe these criteria are no longer clinically appropriate for purposes of defining a significant safety risk for surgical procedures.

In light of these proposed changes for evaluating procedures that pose a significant safety risk for beneficiaries under our proposed revised system, we believe that it would not be appropriate to apply the existing standard at § 416.65(a)(1), which states that covered surgical procedures are those that are commonly performed on an inpatient basis but may be safely performed in an ASC, because this standard is no longer relevant to prevailing medical practice in the realm of ambulatory or outpatient surgery. Similarly, we believe that it would not be appropriate to continue applying the existing standard at § 416.65(a)(2), which states that procedures performed in an ASC are not of a type that are commonly performed, or that may be performed in a physician's office. This standard is no longer relevant within the context of our proposal only to exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee under the revised payment system those surgical procedures that pose a safety risk or require an overnight stay. We would expect the types of procedures that are commonly performed or that may be performed in a physician's office to pose no significant safety risk and to require no overnight care.

Therefore, we are proposing to add new subpart F to reflect coverage, scope and payment for ASC services under the revised payment system. Included in these changes will be new § 416.166 that will reflect these changes that we are proposing to our current policy for evaluating and identifying those procedures that would pose a significant safety risk for beneficiaries and would be excluded from our list of ASC covered procedures beginning January 1, 2008. To set apart the provisions that are applicable to our current ASC payment system from those that would apply to our proposed revised system, we are proposing to revise the section headings of subparts D and E to clearly denote the provisions that would govern covered surgical procedures furnished before January 1, 2008. We also will add new §§ 416.76 and 416.121 to clearly denote the effective dates of subparts D and E.

(2) Overnight Stay

A longstanding criterion for determining which procedures are appropriate for inclusion on the ASC list has been that the procedures on the list do not require an extended recovery time. Section 416.65(a)(3) of the regulations provides that ASC procedures "[a]re limited to those requiring a dedicated operating room (or suite), and generally requiring a post-operative recovery room or short-term (not overnight) convalescent room." Under § 416.65(b)(1)(ii), we have considered procedures that require more than 4 hours recovery or convalescent time to be inappropriately performed in the ASC.

We have heard many differing opinions as to what constitutes an "overnight" stay, ranging from "more than 24 hours" to time spent in recovery after sunset. After careful deliberation and consideration of several options, we are proposing to exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee any procedure for which prevailing medical practice dictates that the beneficiary will typically be expected to require active medical monitoring and care at midnight following the procedure. Our clinical staff evaluated each procedure using available claims and physician pricing data, as well as clinical judgment, to determine which procedures would be expected to require monitoring at midnight of the day on which the surgical procedure was performed.

We are proposing to use midnight as the defining measure of an overnight stay for several reasons. First, a patient's location at midnight is a generally accepted standard for determining his or her status as a hospital inpatient or skilled nursing facility patient and as such, it seems reasonable to apply the same standard in the ASC setting. Second, overnight care is not within the scope of ASC facility services for which Medicare makes payment. The expectation is that procedures performed at an ASC are ambulatory in nature; that is, patients undergoing a procedure in an ASC will recover from anesthesia and return home on the same day that they report to the ASC for a scheduled procedure. Finally, the expected need for monitoring at midnight is a straightforward and easily understood definition of "overnight stay." We are proposing to add the requirement that procedures not require an overnight stay to proposed new § 416.166.

2. Proposed Treatment of Unlisted Procedure Codes and Procedures That Are Not Paid Separately under the OPPS

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Unlisted Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

Unlisted procedure CPT codes are used to report services and procedures that are not accurately described by any other, more specific CPT codes. An example of an unlisted CPT code is 33999 (Unlisted procedure, cardiac surgery). Within the surgical range of CPT codes, there are 91 such codes. None of the unlisted CPT codes in the surgical range is on the current ASC list of approved procedures. Under the OPPS, we assign unlisted CPT codes to the lowest weighted APC in the relevant clinical group regardless of the median cost for the unlisted procedure code, and we do not include the highly variable claims-based cost information for unlisted services in calculating APC median costs for purposes of establishing APC relative payment weights. Payment for unlisted CPT codes is made only at the discretion of the carrier under the MPFS.

Because of concerns about the potential for safety risks when procedures that may only be reported with CPT unlisted procedure codes are performed, we are proposing to continue excluding unlisted procedure codes from payment of an ASC facility fee. For example, when CPT code 33999 is reported on a claim, we know only that some kind of cardiac surgery was performed. We have no other information about the procedure, and we have no way of knowing whether the procedure involved major blood vessels, prolonged or extensive invasion of body cavities, extensive blood loss, or was emergent or life-threatening in nature. Therefore, because of potential safety concerns, we are proposing to continue to exclude the unlisted surgical codes from payment of an ASC facility fee under the revised payment system.

Prior to our evaluation of surgical procedure codes for their safety risk, we decided to propose that we would not make separate payment under the revised ASC payment system for CPT codes in the surgical range that are "packaged" under the OPPS. Packaged CPT codes under the OPPS are identified by status indicator 'N' in Addendum B of this proposed rule. We are making this proposal for three reasons. First, we would not be able to establish an ASC payment rate for packaged surgical procedures using the same method we are proposing for all other ASC procedures because packaged surgical codes have no relative payment weights under the OPPS upon which to base an ASC payment rate. Second, because we want an ASC system that is as similar to the OPPS as possible, we believe that surgical procedures whose costs we package under the OPPS should also be packaged in the ASC system. Finally, ASCs, just like hospitals, would receive payment for these surgical procedures because their costs are already packaged into the APC relative payment weights for associated separately payable procedures, for which we are proposing to pay a derivative ASC facility fee.

3. Proposed Treatment of Office-Based Procedures

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Office-Based Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

According to the general standard in § 416.65(a)(2) of the regulations, procedures that "are commonly performed, or that may be safely performed, in physicians' offices" are excluded from the ASC list. We are not proposing to continue to apply this provision under our revised system. Rather we are proposing to allow payment of an ASC facility fee for surgical procedures that are commonly and safely performed in the office setting. We reason that the types of procedures performed in physician offices would neither pose a significant safety risk nor require an overnight stay when performed in an ASC. However, we have concerns that allowing payment for office-based procedures under the ASC benefit may create an incentive for physicians inappropriately to convert their offices into ASCs or to move all their office surgery to an ASC. In section XVIII.C.5 below, to address this concern, we propose to limit payment for office-based procedures to help neutralize any such incentive. We also propose in new § 416.171(e) to set forth rules governing office-based procedures. We specifically invite comment regarding the effect on the Medicare program and on practice patterns for ambulatory surgery generally of our proposal to allow payment of an ASC facility fee for office-based procedures that historically have been excluded from the ASC list.

As discussed elsewhere in this proposed rule, we are proposing to limit payment for office-based procedures in an attempt to mitigate potentially inappropriate migration of services from the physician office setting to the ASC. Alternatively, we could entirely exclude office-based procedures or procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform from the approved ASC list of procedures.

4. Listing of Surgical Procedures Proposed for Exclusion From Payment of an ASC Facility Fee Under the Revised Payment System

Tables 44 and 45 below, list the codes and short descriptors for surgical procedures that, in addition to the codes that comprise the inpatient list in Addendum E of this proposed rule, we are proposing to exclude from payment of an ASC facility fee for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008 because they pose a significant safety risk or require an overnight stay. We discuss in section XVIII.B.1.b.(1) above, our rationale for excluding the procedures in Table 44 from payment of an ASC facility fee.

For many of the procedures listed in Table 45, several disqualifying criteria could be applicable, such as "requires inpatient stay" or "could potentially cause extensive blood loss" or "is emergent in nature." Rather than list multiple disqualifying criteria for individual codes in Table 45, we have defaulted to the one characteristic that is common to all the codes listed. That is, we believe that, at a minimum, prevailing medical practice would dictate the provision of overnight care following each of the procedures listed in Table 45. We acknowledge that we had to exercise a degree of clinical judgment in identifying procedures for which we are proposing to exclude payment of an ASC facility fee. Therefore, we are soliciting comments on the appropriateness of excluding these procedures from payment of an ASC facility fee under the revised payment system. We request that commenters who disagree with a proposed exclusion from payment of an ASC facility fee submit clinical evidence that demonstrates that the criteria we are proposing in proposed new § 416.166 of the regulations are not factors when the procedure is performed in the majority of cases, including data to support that the preponderance of Medicare beneficiaries upon whom the procedure is performed do not require overnight care or monitoring following the surgery. Simply asserting that the procedure can be safely performed in an ASC without providing corroborative evidence and data does not furnish us with sufficient information upon which to make an informed decision.

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C. Proposed Ratesetting Method

1. Overview of Current ASC Payment System

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Ratesetting" at the beginning of your comment.)

The current ASC payment system consists of 9 standard overhead amounts ranging from $333 to $1339, based on data collected in a 1986 survey of ASC costs. An ASC payment "group" currently consists of all the procedures assigned to a particular standard overhead amount. ASC payment groups are heterogeneous in terms of clinical characteristics, cutting across all body systems and types of surgery. Medicare pays a $150 allowance for IOLs that are inserted during or subsequent to cataract surgery and an additional $50 for IOLs that we approved as NTIOLs. Medicare also makes separate payment for implantable prosthetic devices and implantable durable medical equipment surgically inserted at an ASC. Payment for all other facility services that are directly related to performing a surgical procedure is packaged into the prospectively determined ASC facility fee.

The statute requires that ASC facility services amount be increased by the CPI-U in years when the amounts are not updated. However, since 1990, the Congress has frozen or reduced the update adjustment for periods of varying duration. ASC payment rates are currently frozen at their FY 2003 level.

Carriers account for geographic wage variations when calculating individual ASC payments by applying the hospital IPPS wage index value established for the county in which the ASC is located to 34.45 percent of the national ASC standard overhead amount. The 1986 survey data are the basis for attributing 34.45 percent of ASC overhead costs to labor-related expenses. Medicare pays 80 percent of the standard overhead amount; the beneficiary coinsurance rate is 20 percent for all procedures on the list of Medicare approved ASC procedures.

The standard overhead amounts for procedures on the ASC list were last rebased in 1990 using data collected in a 1986 survey of ASC costs. The process and methodology that we used to establish the current payment system are explained in the February 8, 1990 Federal Register (55 FR 4526). In the June 12, 1998 Federal Register , we issued a proposed rule to revise the ASC payment rates and ratesetting methodology based on data collected in a 1994 survey of ASC costs (63 FR 32290). In that proposed rule, we also proposed to expand the ASC list and establish payment groups similar to those being considered for the hospital OPPS, which was under development at the time, but which was not implemented until August 2000. Although we never implemented the revised ASC payment rates and ratesetting methodology proposed in 1998, we did make final some of the 1998 proposed additions to the ASC list in the March 28, 2003 final rule with comment period (68 FR 15268). In that rule, we explained in detail why we did not implement the ratesetting methodology and payment amounts proposed in the June 12, 1998 proposed rule.

The ASC payment system that we are proposing in this proposed rule would implement requirements set forth in section 626 of Pub. L. 108-173. The revised payment system mandated by section 626(d) of Pub. L. 108-173 requires us to take into account recommendations in a report to Congress prepared by the GAO. The GAO recommendations are to be based on its study of the comparative relative costs of procedures furnished in ASCs and procedures furnished in hospital outpatient departments paid under the OPPS, and the extent to which the APCs reflect procedures performed in ASCs. Although the statutory due date for this report is January 1, 2005, CMS has not yet received the report or recommendations from the GAO. We are moving forward with our proposal for a revised ASC payment system without the benefit of GAO's recommendations because we are concerned that further delay would not give the public sufficient opportunity to review and comment on our proposed methodology, and the ASC industry and CMS would not have adequate time to prepare for changes scheduled for implementation January 1, 2008.

2. Proposal to Base ASC Relative Payment Weights on APC Groups and Relative Payment Weights Established Under the OPPS

We considered several strategies and methodologies for setting ASC payment rates under a revised payment system. We could require ASCs to submit modified cost reports as a basis for establishing ASC costs. We could simply expand the number and payment range of the current ASC payment groups. We could base payments to ASCs on the relative weights for surgical services established under the MPFS. We could base payments to ASCs on the relative weights for surgical services established under the Medicare OPPS, as suggested in Pub. L. 108-173. We could base payments to ASCs on a flat percentage of the payment for the same services established under the OPPS, as advocated by representatives of several ASC associations.

After carefully reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches, we are proposing, within the parameters of section 626 of Pub. L. 108-173, to use the APC groups and the relative payment weights for surgical procedures established under the OPPS as the basis of the payment groups and the relative payment weights for surgical procedures performed at ASCs. These payment weights would be multiplied by an ASC conversion factor in order to calculate the ASC payment rates. Several factors persuaded us to advance this proposal over the other approaches that we considered.

First, in section 626(d) of Pub. L. 108-173, the Congress explicitly targets the OPPS for consideration by the GAO in its study of ASC payments. We believe it is reasonable to assume that Congress, by so doing, was highlighting the relative payment weights under the OPPS as a theoretical model for ASC relative payment weights under the revised payment system. Second, the ASC benefit provides payment for facility services associated with performing surgical procedures. The OPPS has equipped us with nearly a decade of experience in developing and refining a relative payment system for facility services furnished in connection with outpatient surgical procedures.

Third, Pub. L. 108-173 applies for the first time a budget neutrality requirement to the ASC benefit. That is, in the year the revised system is implemented, the system is to be designed to result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures that would be made if the revised payment system were not implemented. Because the OPPS is also a prospective payment system for facility services that is subject to budget neutrality requirements, it provides useful parallels for a ratesetting methodology based on relative facility payment weights for surgical services under the revised ASC payment system.

Fourth, in our analysis of the APC groups to which surgical procedures are assigned for payment under the OPPS, we found a significant overlap between surgical procedures furnished in the hospital outpatient setting and those performed in ASCs. Currently, of the 150 highest volume surgical procedures furnished in hospital outpatient departments, more than half (80) are also among the 150 highest volume procedures performed in ASCs.

Finally, the ASC industry in numerous meetings with us over the past several years has frequently voiced its preference for a payment system that parallels the OPPS for the sake of promoting transparency across sites of service in the arena of outpatient surgery and to streamline and modernize how Medicare sets payments and determines what is payable under the ASC benefit.

As we explain in sections I through XVI of this proposed rule, the OPPS payment rates are based on relative payment weights which are updated annually. APCs to which surgical procedures are assigned are generally homogeneous both in terms of clinical characteristics and resource requirements. The APCs have been continually refined over the past 6 years through the work of the APC Panel and as a result of comments received during the OPPS annual rulemaking cycles.

Moreover, we believe that the APC groups and the relativity in resource utilization among APCs containing surgical procedures have matured so that they are reasonable and appropriate models for grouping outpatient surgical procedures and determining the relativity in the ASC payment weights in terms of clinical and resource homogeneity. For example, whether performed in a hospital outpatient department or in an ASC, we believe the time and facility resources required to perform a routine laparoscopic hernia repair (CY 2006 OPPS relative payment weight of 43.0498) are approximately 4 times higher than those required to perform a diagnostic colonoscopy (CY 2006 OPPS relative payment weight of 8.5588). Thus, we believe that the relative payment weights established under the OPPS for procedures performed in the outpatient hospital setting reasonably reflect the relative resources required for such procedures and do so with sufficient coherence to be applicable to other ambulatory sites of service. Taking all these factors into account, we are proposing to use the APCs as a "grouper" and the APC relative payment weights as the basis for ASC relative payment weights and for calculating ASC payment rates under the revised payment system. Accordingly, we are proposing to establish provisions in proposed new subpart F §§ 416.167, 416.169, and 416.171 to reflect these proposed changes for calculating the ASC payment rates beginning January 1, 2008.

In the following sections, we focus on several additional basic assumptions that affect how we are proposing to calculate the ASC payment rates for implementation in January 2008.

3. Proposed Packaging Policy

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Packaging" at the beginning of your comment.)

Payment for a surgical procedure under both the current OPPS and ASC payment systems represents payment for a package of various items and services, all of which are directly related and required in order to perform the procedure. In both systems, we package into a single facility fee the payment for a bundle of direct and indirect costs incurred by the facility to perform the procedure. These costs include, but are not limited to, use of the facility, including an operating suite or procedure room and recovery room; nursing, technician, and related services; administrative, recordkeeping and housekeeping items and services; medical and surgical supplies and equipment; surgical dressings; and materials for anesthesia.

Medicare currently applies different rules under the ASC payment system and the OPPS system for determining whether payment for other items and services directly related to a surgical procedure is packaged into the facility payment for the associated surgical procedure or paid for separately. These other items and services include drugs, biologicals, contrast agents, implantable devices, and diagnostic services such as imaging. Currently, Medicare packages payment for the costs for all drugs, biologicals, and diagnostic services, including imaging, into the ASC standard overhead amount for the surgical procedure with which these items and services are associated. Under the OPPS, Medicare pays separately for some of these items and services, in addition to paying for the surgical procedure.

ASCs currently receive separate payment for prosthetic implants and implantable durable medical equipment (DME). Conversely, under the OPPS, payment for prosthetic implants and implantable DME is packaged into the facility fee for the surgical procedure performed to insert the implants. Payment for IOLs and implantable surgical supplies, such as stents, mesh, guide wires, pins, and catheters is packaged into the associated surgical facility fee under both the OPPS and the ASC payment systems. We considered several packaging options for the revised ASC payment system. First, we considered making no change to the current policy regarding items and services for which payment is packaged into the ASC facility fee. That is, we would continue under the revised ASC payment system to package into the facility fee payment for overhead, payment for all drugs, biologicals, surgical dressings, supplies, splints, casts, and appliances and equipment directly related to the provision of surgical procedures; diagnostic or therapeutic services or items directly related to the provision of a surgical procedure; materials for anesthesia; and IOLs. In addition, we would continue to pay separately under other fee schedules for items and services such as NTIOLs, prosthetic implants and implantable DME surgically inserted at an ASC (DMEPOS fee schedule); laboratory services (clinical lab fee schedule); physician services (MPFS); and X-ray or diagnostic procedures other than those directly related to performance of the surgical procedure (MPFS). Section 416.164(a) addresses the services for which payment is included in the ASC facility fee, and § 416.164(b) addresses those services that are not included in the ASC facility fee.

We also considered proposing to apply the OPPS packaging rules to the ASC payment system and to pay under the new ASC system the same way we pay under the OPPS for items and services directly related to a surgical procedure. If we adopted this option, payment for certain imaging procedures, drugs, biologicals, and contrast agents directly related to performing a surgical procedure would not be packaged into the facility fee for the procedure but would, instead, be paid separately. Conversely, payment for most surgically implanted devices and implantable DME would be packaged.

Each of the preceding two options have characteristics that are inconsistent with a fundamental principle of a prospective payment system, which is to base payment on large bundles of items and services so as to promote the efficient provision of services. To preserve as much as possible the elements of a prospective payment system within the revised ASC payment system, we are proposing a third option. That is, we are proposing to continue the current policy of packaging into the ASC facility fee payment all direct and indirect costs incurred by the facility to perform a surgical procedure. This would include payment for all drugs, biologicals, contrast agents, anesthesia materials, and imaging services, as well as the other items and services that are currently packaged into the ASC facility fee as listed in § 416.164(a).

In addition, we are proposing to cease making separate payment for implantable prosthetic devices and implantable DME inserted surgically at an ASC. Instead, under the revised payment system, we are proposing to package into the ASC facility fee payment for implantable prosthetic devices and implantable DME when they are surgically inserted, as we do under the OPPS.

However, we are proposing to continue excluding from payment as part of the ASC facility fee the other services addressed in § 416.164(b). That is, payment for items and services for which payment is made under other Part B fee schedules, with the exception of implantable prosthetic devices and implantable DME, would not be included in the ASC facility fee. Payment for items and services, such as physicians' professional services, for laboratory, X-ray or diagnostic procedures (other than those directly related to performance of the surgical procedure), nonimplantable prosthetic devices, ambulance services, leg, arm, back and neck braces, artificial limbs, and durable medical equipment for use in the patients' home would not be included in the ASC facility fee.

We are proposing this option for a number of reasons. First, this approach to packaging is most consistent with the principles of a prospective payment system. Second, we believe that ASCs generally treat a less complex and severely ill patient case mix and, as a result, we believe that ASCs are less likely to provide on a regular basis many of the separately paid items and services that patients might receive more consistently in a hospital outpatient setting. Thus, we do not believe there is a need to pay for these services separately in ASCs, because that would unbundle some items and services that are currently packaged into the ASC facility fee, reduce incentives for cost-efficient delivery of services at ASCs, and increase the complexity of the revised ASC payment system. In addition, we believe it is critical to continue to focus the ASC payment system on appropriate payment for surgical services provided in ASCs.

Moreover, after careful analysis of OPPS claims for surgical procedures, we were unable to identify ancillary items and services that are repeatedly and consistently reported separately in association with specific ambulatory surgical procedures. Rather, the OPPS claims for surgical procedures were of two types: one group showed a broad range of items and services that were provided on the same day that a surgical procedure was performed in the hospital outpatient department, only some of which were likely to be directly related to the surgical procedure; the second group of claims revealed that many surgical procedures are only infrequently associated with ancillary items and services paid separately under the OPPS. Therefore, we are proposing to reflect this proposed packaging policy in proposed new § 416.164.

We are seeking comments from ASC clinical and administrative staff and from physicians who perform surgery at ASCs regarding nonsurgical ancillary services or items that are directly related to a surgical procedure that would be paid separately under the OPPS but that would be packaged under our proposal for the revised ASC payment system. We are specifically requesting that commenters provide data to indicate the frequency with which specific items and services are typically furnished in association with given procedures, the reasons why one patient might require the additional items and services whereas another patient would not, and the costs of those items and services relative to the other costs incurred to perform the associated surgery.

4. Payment for Corneal Tissue Under the Revised ASC Payment System

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Payment for Corneal Tissue" at the beginning of your comment.)

In a memorandum dated May 21, 1992, CMS (known at the time as the Health Care Financing Administration or "HCFA") notified Regional Administrators that carriers could pay corneal tissue acquisition costs when HCPCS code V2785 (Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue), is reported with corneal transplant procedures performed in an ASC. The memorandum indicated that payment for corneal tissue acquisition costs is subject to the usual copayment and deductible requirements, and could be paid as an add-on to either the ASC facility fee or the physician's fee for corneal transplant surgery performed at an ASC. In the June 12, 1998 proposed rule to revise the ASC ratesetting methodology and payment rates, we proposed to package the costs incurred by an ASC to procure corneal tissue into the payment for the associated cornea transplant procedure rather than continue making separate payment for those costs (63 FR 32312 and 32313). We also proposed to package corneal tissue acquisition costs into the APC payment for corneal transplant procedures in the September 8, 1998 proposed rule to implement the OPPS (63 FR 47760).

We received numerous comments from physicians, eye banks, and health care associations opposing both proposals. In the April 7, 2000 final rule with comment period, which implemented the OPPS, we summarize the comments that we received in response to the September 8, 1998 proposal, and we determined that we would not implement our proposal to package payment under the OPPS for corneal tissue costs but would, instead, make separate payment based on hospitals' reasonable costs to procure corneal tissue (65 FR 18448 and 18449). Because we never made final the changes in the ASC payment rates and ratesetting methodology that we proposed in the June 12, 1998 Federal Register , the policy issued in the June 1992 memorandum remains in effect, which allows carriers to make separate payment for the costs incurred to procure corneal tissue for transplant at an ASC.

We are proposing under the revised ASC payment system to continue to pay ASCs separately, based on their invoiced costs, for the procurement of corneal tissue. We have no evidence to suggest that costs incurred to procure corneal tissue are any less variable now than they were in 1992, in 1998 or in 2000. If we were to package payment for the procurement of corneal tissue into the APC for corneal transplant procedures, we believe the resulting payment rate would continue to overpay those facilities that are able to acquire corneal tissue at little or no cost through philanthropic organizations and underpay those facilities that must pay for corneal tissue processing, testing, preservation, and transportation costs. Therefore, we are proposing to include in proposed new § 416.164, our proposal to exclude payment for corneal tissue furnished in an ASC on or after January 1, 2008, from the ASC facility payment rate.

We invite comment and data that support or challenge this proposal to continue paying ASCs for corneal tissue on an acquisition cost basis.

5. Proposed Payment for Office-Based Procedures

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Payment for Office-Based Procedures" at the beginning of your comment.)

Since the inception of the ASC benefit, procedures that are commonly performed or that can be safely performed in a physician's office have generally been excluded from the ASC list. For the sake of convenience, we refer to these procedures as "office-based" in this preamble discussion. Over the past 15 years, physicians and ASC associations have urged CMS to add office-based procedures to the ASC list or to retain on the ASC list procedures that were originally performed most commonly in an institutional setting, but that have subsequently moved to an office setting as surgical techniques and technology have advanced. Representatives of the ASC industry argue that although, for most patients, the office is an appropriate setting for most high volume office procedures, there are some patients for whom an ASC or another more resource-intensive setting is required. The physician may decide that a facility setting is necessary for individual patients for various clinical reasons, such as the need for more nursing staff, a sterile operating room, or a piece of equipment not typically available in the office setting. CPT code 52000 (Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)) is a prime example of a high volume procedure that is performed more than 80 percent of the time in an office setting, but for which a small number of patients require resources usually available only at an ASC or hospital. Unless we make an exception to the criteria that currently govern which procedures comprise the ASC list and allow an office-based procedure to remain on the ASC list, as we have done with CPT code 52000, the hospital would be the only facility setting available as an alternative to the office setting. ASC industry commenters assert that this limitation is burdensome both to physicians and to beneficiaries and could, in some cases, limit beneficiary access to needed surgery.

We generally interpret "office-based" or "commonly performed in a physician's office" to mean a surgical procedure that the most recent BESS data available indicate is performed more than 50 percent of the time in the physician's office setting. In section XVIII.B.1 of this preamble, we are proposing to expand the ASC list to allow payment for all surgical procedures, except those procedures that pose a significant safety risk or require an overnight stay. Because office-based surgical procedures typically do not pose a significant safety risk and do not require an overnight stay, we are proposing not to exclude them from payment of an ASC facility fee under the revised ASC payment system. However, we are seeking comment on the appropriateness of excluding office-based procedures or procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform from the approved ASC list of procedures. We recognize that paying an ASC facility fee for office-based procedures based on OPPS relative payment weights could have a significant impact on Medicare program costs. Approximately two-thirds of the additional procedures for which we propose to not exclude for payment beginning in CY 2008 are office-based, that is, they are performed in the physician office more than 50 percent of the time. The Medicare payment for many of these procedures under the MPFS would be lower than the payment for the same procedures when they are performed in an ASC where the facility fee is based on OPPS relative weights. The separate physician payment and facility payment when the procedures are performed in an ASC would exceed the combined payment when they are performed in the physician office. Therefore, ASC payment rates based on the OPPS relative payment weights could result in a significant program cost were these high volume procedures to shift from the office to the ASC setting.

One reason why we are concerned if there were to be a sizable shift of office-based procedures to ASCs is the impact that would have on ASC payments in light of the statutory requirements that the revised ASC payment system be designed to result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures as would be made if the revised payment system were not implemented. (See section XVIII.A.1. of this preamble for a discussion of this requirement). An influx of high-volume, relatively low cost office-based procedures into the ASC setting under the revised payment system could lower the payment amounts for other procedures paid for in the ASC due to the constraints of budget neutrality. In other words, we would have to scale the ASC conversion factor downward in order for estimated aggregate expenditures under the revised system to not exceed what they would have been if the new payment system were not implemented. Payment for procedures with relatively high payments would have to be reduced in order to offset increased aggregate costs resulting from an influx of relatively low cost, high volume office procedures shifting to ASCs. (See section XVIII.C.10. of this preamble for a detailed discussion of our proposal for calculating an ASC conversion factor.)

We are committed to refining Medicare payment systems wherever possible to prevent payment incentives from inappropriately driving decisions about where to perform a surgical procedure when those decisions should be based on clinical considerations. We strive to promote value-based purchasing in all Medicare payment systems that leads to significant positive effects on the health of Medicare beneficiaries by improving quality and efficiency in the delivery of health services. We are also committed to ensuring Medicare payments that are efficient and reasonable. To mitigate the impact of office-based procedures migrating to the more expensive ASC setting if we were to implement our proposal not to exclude them from payment of an ASC facility fee under the revised ASC payment system, we are proposing to cap payment for office-based surgical procedures for which payment of an ASC facility fee would be allowed under the revised payment system as of January 1, 2008, at the lesser of the MPFS nonfacility practice expense payment or the ASC rate under the revised ASC payment system. We also are proposing to exempt procedures that are on the ASC list as of January 1, 2007, that meet our criterion for designation as office-based, from the payment limitation proposed for office-based procedures for which payment of an ASC facility fee would be allowed for the first time beginning January 1, 2008. Accordingly, we are proposing to incorporate in proposed new § 416.171(e) the limitation on payment for these procedures beginning January 1, 2008.

As discussed elsewhere in this proposed rule, we are proposing to limit payment for office-based procedures in an attempt to mitigate potentially inappropriate migration of services from the physician office setting to the ASC. Alternatively, we could entirely exclude office-based procedures or procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform from the approved ASC list of procedures, although this is not the approach we are advancing. In considering value-based purchasing, we seek comment concerning whether procedures that are currently primarily office-based or that require relatively inexpensive resources are most efficiently and effectively provided in the ASC facility setting, which typically possesses greater surgical capacity than such procedures would generally require.

When we started to identify the codes that we would propose to classify as office-based beginning in CY 2008, we encountered some anomalous cases that required further refinement of our office-based criterion beyond strict application of a 50-percent utilization threshold. For example, we identified some CPT codes that meet the 50-percent office utilization threshold for which a nonfacility practice expense amount has not been developed under the MPFS. We are proposing to classify as office-based any surgical codes that our physician claims data indicate are performed more than 50 percent in an office setting, even if the codes lack a nonfacility practice expense RVU under the MPFS. We further propose to cap payment for these procedures, as appropriate, once a nonfacility practice expense RVU is established. Until that time, we are proposing to calculate payment for these office-based surgical CPT codes using the methodology we propose in sections XVIII.C.11.c. and d. below, for other surgical procedures. Similarly, until a national nonfacility practice expense RVU is established for office-based surgical CPT codes that are "carrier priced" under the MPFS, we are proposing to calculate the ASC facility payment using the same methodology that we are proposing for surgical procedures that are not office-based. Application of the cap to codes designated as office-based would be updated through rulemaking as part of the annual ASC payment update.

In applying the data-based 50-percent threshold, we discovered some contradictions in the data that required us to further refine our definition of office-based. For example, we noted instances in which seemingly very similar procedures had inconsistent site of service utilization. The BESS data showed high levels of office utilization for some complex procedures which we expected to be performed infrequently in an office setting whereas simpler but related procedures showed lower levels of office utilization.

We therefore undertook another, more detailed level of review and identified groups of CPT surgical codes related to procedures that are performed 50 percent or more of the time in the office setting to determine if there was a logical correlation between procedure complexity within a group of related procedures and the frequency with which those procedures were performed in the office setting. For example, according to CPT coding, the following three codes are related:

13120, Repair, complex, scalp arms and/or legs; 1.1cm to 2.5 cm

13121, Repair, complex, scalp arms and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

13122, Repair, complex, scalp arms and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less

As is often the case for groups of related codes in the CPT coding system, the first of these codes is the least complex clinically and, in this example, the complexity of the procedure increases in proportion to the increase in the size of the area to be repaired. If utilization data indicated that CPT code 13122 was performed in the office 67 percent of the time in CY 2005, we would expect to find that both CPT codes 13120 and 13121 were also performed in the physician office more than 50 percent of the time during that year. Because the most complex procedure was provided in the office most of the time, logically, the less complex procedures would also have been performed in that site of service. However, the BESS data showed that this was not always the case.

So, although our expectation was that, the less complex procedures within a group of related procedure codes would typically be performed most often in the office and the more complex procedures less often in the office, there are instances in which the less complex procedures with the code group were billed more often in an ASC or hospital outpatient department and the more complex procedures within the code billed in the office setting.

In our analysis of the BESS site of service data, we also took into consideration the volume of cases represented in the data. There were a few instances in which we initially identified a procedure as office-based because the data indicated that 100 percent of the cases were performed in the physician office. However, closer inspection revealed that there was only one case reported for the procedure with physician's office as the site of service. We were concerned about using such low volume as the basis for identifying a procedure as office-based. Because of the unevenness of the data associated with some of the codes we initially classified as office-based, we conducted a code-by-code analysis to buttress inconclusive data with the clinical judgment of our medical advisors. As a result, on the basis of clinical judgement overriding inadequate or insufficient claims data, there are some procedures that we deem meet the 50-percent threshold when taken in isolation from other closely related codes that we have designated as office-based.

We are proposing to assess each year based on the most recent available BESS and other data available to us whether there are additional procedures that we would propose to classify as office-based. We would solicit comment on proposed classification of additional codes as office-based as part of the annual OPPS/ASC rulemaking cycle. In addition, we are proposing that once we identify a procedure as office-based, that classification would not change in future updates of the ASC payment system. We reason that once a procedure becomes safe enough to be performed in more than 50 percent of cases in the office setting, it would be improbable for it to revert to an institutional setting.

To summarize, the list of codes that we propose as office-based in this rule takes into account the most recent available volume and utilization data for each individual procedure code and, if appropriate, the utilization and volume of related codes. While we are proposing to apply the office-based designation only to procedures that would no longer be excluded from payment of an ASC facility fee beginning in CY 2008, were we to exclude office-based services from ASC payments, we expect that the same approach to developing and updating the set of procedures in the CPT surgical code range that we consider to be office-based would be applicable. Finally, we are concerned that our proposal to allow payment of an ASC facility fee for office-based procedures, even if the ASC payment amount were capped at the lesser of the MPFS nonfacility practice expense payment or the revised ASC rate, would result in a downward adjustment to ASC payments overall, and would increase Medicare spending.

We propose to exempt all procedures on the CY 2007 ASC list from application of the office-based classification. The procedures that we are proposing to designate as subject to the office-based payment limit are identified in new Addendum CC of this proposed rule. Those procedures for which the proposed CY 2008 payment would be based on the MPFS nonfacility practice expense RVU are flagged in Addendum BB. The ASC relative payment weight shown for procedures in Addendum BB that would be capped by the MPFS nonfacility practice expense RVU has been adjusted to reflect the capped payment amount. We remind readers that the ASC payment rates in Addendum BB of this proposed rule are based on proposed CY 2007 OPPS relative payment weights and proposed MPFS nonfacility practice expense RVUs. The final ASC relative weights and payment amounts for CY 2008 would be different from the rates published in this proposed rule because they would take into account the CY 2008 updates of both the OPPS and the MPFS. The proposed and final ASC relative weights and payment amounts for CY 2008 would be published in the Federal Register during the proposed and final rulemaking cycles for the CY 2008 OPPS.

6. Payment Policy for Multiple Procedure Discounting

We are proposing to mirror the OPPS policy for discounting when a beneficiary has more than one surgical procedure performed on the same day at an ASC. The current policy for multiple procedure discounting in the ASC, as specified in § 416.120(c)(2)(ii), is based on a simple count of procedures performed on the same day. The most costly procedure is paid the full amount and all other procedures are discounted by half.

Under the OPPS, certain surgical procedures are not subject to the discounting policy. Generally, the procedures that are exempted are those performed to implant costly devices. They are not discounted even when performed in association with other surgical procedures because the cost of the implantable device does not change, so resource savings due to efficiencies would be minimal.

Until now, there has been no reason to exempt any procedure from the multiple procedure discounting policy in ASCs because separate payments have been made for implantable devices. Thus, although the facility payment for the procedure may have been discounted, the cost of the device was paid outside of that rate and was unaffected by the multiple procedure discount.

Under the revised ASC payment system, we are proposing to package into the payment for the procedure payment for implantable devices in the ASC, as in the OPPS. Because we are trying wherever possible to implement parallel payment policy across both systems, we are proposing to adopt the OPPS discounting policy that is applied more specifically to surgical procedures so that the costs of performing multiple procedures that require implantation of costly devices are taken into account. Thus, payment for the same set of multiple procedures in the OPPS and the ASC would be made using similar packaging and payment rules.

Table 46 below lists the procedures that would be exempt from multiple procedure discounting. These exempt procedures are those surgical procedures proposed for payment of an ASC facility fee that are assigned a status indicator other than "T" under the OPPS, to indicate that a multiple surgical procedure reduction does not apply. We are proposing to update this list annually in the OPPS/ASC proposed rule, soliciting comment on the list.

We are proposing to incorporate our proposed policy on multiple procedure discounts in proposed new § 416.172(e).

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7. Proposed Geographic Adjustment

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Wage Index" at the beginning of your comment.)

Currently, Medicare adjusts 34.45 percent of the national ASC payment rates using wage index values and localities that were established under the IPPS prior to implementation of the new Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) issued by OMB in June 2003. Medicare currently adjusts 60 percent of national OPPS payment rates by the IPPS wage index value assigned to hospitals using the June 2003 OMB definitions for geographical statistical areas and wage adjustments required under Pub. L. 108-173.

Since 1990, ASC payments have been adjusted for regional wage variations using the hospital IPPS wage index values. We believe that standardization continues to be appropriate in recognition of widely varying labor market costs tied to geographic localities. We also believe that it is advisable to maintain the consistency in locality designations between ASCs and hospitals and acknowledge parity of labor costs between ASCs and HOPDs that are competing for staff in the same locality. Therefore, we are proposing to apply to ASCs the IPPS pre-reclassification wage index values associated with the June 2003 OMB geographic localities, as recognized under the IPPS and OPPS, to adjust national ASC payment rates for geographic wage differences under the revised payment system.

Although we have not collected new data to identify whether the current labor-related share is correct, the results of a 1994 survey of ASC costs supported the current 34.45 percent labor adjustment factor, and we have received no complaints from the ASC community about our continued use of the 34.45/65.55 ratio of labor to nonlabor costs for purposes of adjusting payments for regional wage differences. Moreover, we believe it is reasonable to expect ASCs to have a lower labor adjustment factor than that of a hospital. For example, most OPPS hospital outpatient departments are staffed 24 hours per day to provide emergency department services and observation care. Therefore, we are proposing to continue using 34.45 percent as the labor adjustment factor for regional wage differences under the ASC revised payment system, beginning in CY 2008. We are proposing to establish rules governing this proposed new § 416.172(c).

8. Proposed Adjustment for Inflation

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Inflation" at the beginning of your comment.)

As noted above, section 1833(i)(2)(C)(iv) of the Act, as amended by section 626(a) of Pub. L. 108-173, requires the adjustment of ASC facility services amounts for inflation for FY 2005, the last quarter of CY 2005, and each of CYs 2006 through 2009, to equal zero percent. Otherwise, section 1833(i)(2)(C)(i) of the Act provides that ASC facility services amounts are to be adjusted by the percentage increase in the CPI-U during years when the ASC amounts are not updated.

As explained in section II.C. of the preamble of this proposed rule, the OPPS conversion factor is updated annually using the hospital inpatient market basket percentage increase. Although section 626(d) of Pub. L. 108-173 suggests that the Congress found merit in linking the ASC payment system to the OPPS relative payment weights and APC groups, it did not require that the new ASC payment system be updated using the hospital market basket that is the basis for annual OPPS updates. However, we believe that an update of the ASC amount is performed through the annual relative ASC payment weight adjustments that we propose in section XVIII.C.11.d.(1) below, which obviates the requirement for the statutory CPI adjustment. Nonetheless, although we are not compelled to do so by the statute, we are proposing under the revised ASC payment system, beginning in CY 2008, to apply a CPI-U adjustment to update the ASC conversion factor for inflation on an annual basis, in accordance with the statutory formula. The CPI-U adjustment in CY 2008 and CY 2009 would equal zero. Beginning in CY 2010, we would update the ASC conversion factor by the percentage increase in the CPI-U (U.S. city average) as estimated for the 12-month period ending with the midpoint of the year involved. As we explain in section XVIII.C.11.d.(2) below, we are proposing to adjust the conversion factor for inflation annually to ensure that ASC payments keep up with cost increases attributable to inflation. Accordingly, we are proposing to establish rules in proposed new §§ 416.171 and 416.172 to reflect our proposed policies for standardizing labor-related costs, applying an inflationary adjustment, and calculating a conversion factor, respectively under the proposed new payment system beginning January 1, 2008.

9. Proposed Beneficiary Coinsurance

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Coinsurance" at the beginning of your comment.)

Payment for ASC facility services is subject to the Medicare Part B deductible and coinsurance requirements. Currently, Medicare pays participating ASCs 80 percent of a prospectively determined rate, adjusted for regional wage variations. The beneficiary deductible and coinsurance make up the other 20 percent.

Section 626(c) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1833(a)(1) of the Act to provide that, beginning with the implementation date of the revised payment system, the Medicare program payment to ASCs shall equal 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the payment amount that we determine under the revised payment system for the services. We are proposing to make this change and to continue to maintain the beneficiary deductible and coinsurance at 20 percent. We are proposing to reflect this statutory requirement in proposed new § 416.172(b) and (d).

10. Proposal To Phase In Implementation of Payment Rates Calculated Under the CY 2008 Revised ASC Payment System

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Phase In" at the beginning of your comment.)

We discuss in section XXVII.D. of this preamble our analysis of the impact the revised ASC payment system and estimated payment rates proposed for implementation in CY 2008 could have on certain ASCs that specialize in or perform high volumes of procedures for which payment under the new system would decrease. We want to ensure that the revised payment system does not cause a sudden, unwarranted migration of services from ASCs to other ambulatory settings, or the reverse; that ASCs would have an opportunity to balance their Medicare case mix between procedures whose rates decrease and procedures whose rates increase; and, that beneficiaries and their physicians would continue to have a robust choice of sites where important preventive and other surgical services are paid for by Medicare. Therefore, we propose to implement the revised ASC payment system in CY 2008 using transitional payment rates that would be based upon a 50/50 blend of the payment rate for procedures on the CY 2007 list of approved ASC procedures and the payment rate for that procedure calculated under the revised payment methodology described in the next section and reflected in proposed new § 416.171(c). (Procedures added for payment of an ASC facility fee beginning in CY 2008 would be paid the full amount calculated under the revised payment methodology for CY 2008 rather than a blended amount.) We further propose that, in CY 2009, we would fully implement the ASC payment rates calculated under the payment methodology proposed in the next section, discontinuing the blended transitional payment rate for services furnished beginning January 1, 2009. This is proposed in new § 416.171(d).

11. Proposed Calculation of ASC Conversion Factor and Payment Rates for CY 2008

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Conversion Factor" at the beginning of your comment.)

a. Overview

In section XVIII.C.2 of this preamble, we are proposing to base ASC relative payment weights and rates under the revised system on APC groups and relative payment weights established under the OPPS. In section XVIII.C.4 of this preamble, we are proposing to set the ASC relative payment weight for certain office-based surgical procedures so that the national ASC payment rate does not exceed the MPFS nonfacility practice expense payment. The proposed ASC payment weights are multiplied by an ASC conversion factor to calculate the proposed ASC payment rates. For CY 2008, our current estimate of the budget neutral ASC conversion factor is $39.688. The final ASC conversion factor may be higher or lower than this figure for a number of reasons, including (1) The final OPPS relative payment weights for CY 2008, (2) the final physician fee schedule practice expense payments for CY 2008 and (3) updated utilization data.

b. Budget Neutrality Requirement

Section 626(b) of the MMA amended section 1833(i)(2) of the Act by adding subparagraph (D) to require that in the year the new system is implemented:

"* * * [S]uch system shall be designed to result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures for such services as would be made if this subparagraph did not apply, as estimated by the Secretary * * *".

The ASC conversion factor is calculated so that aggregate expenditures under the new system are estimated to be the same as the aggregate expenditures for ASC facility services in CY 2008 that would have been paid had the ASC payment system not been revised, taking into consideration the cap on payments in CY 2007 as required under section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, which we discuss in section XVII.D., that is, the conversion factor is calculated so the new system is budget neutral.

Note that we consider expenditures in the context of section 626(b) of the Pub. L. 108-173 budget neutrality requirement to mean expenditures from the Medicare Part B Trust Fund. We do not consider expenditures to include beneficiary coinsurance and copayments. We note, however, that the exclusion of beneficiary coinsurance payments does not impact the calculation of the ASC conversion factor under our proposed methodology. (See section XXVI.D. of this preamble for impacts of the revised ASC system on beneficiary coinsurance.)

c. Proposed Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2008

We are proposing to calculate the ASC payment rates for CY 2008 as follows:

Estimated payments under the current ASC system

Step 1: To estimate the aggregate amount of expenditures that would be made in CY 2008 under the current ASC payment system, we first multiplied the estimated CY 2008 ASC volume for each CPT code on the current ASC list by the estimated CY 2008 ASC payment rate for the CPT code under the current ASC system. The estimated CY 2008 ASC payment rates are based on the proposed CY 2007 ASC payment rates, which are found in Addendum BB to take into account the OPPS cap on ASC services as required by section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 and to reflect the zero percent CY 2008 update for ASC services mandated by section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act. We then summed the results over all services on the current ASC list.

Estimated payments under the new ASC system

Step 2: To estimate the aggregate amount of expenditures that would be made in CY 2008, we used estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment amounts instead of estimated CY 2008 ASC payment amounts under the current system, and we multiplied the estimated CY 2008 ASC volume for each CPT code on the current ASC list by the estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment rate for the CPT code. We summed the results over all services on the current ASC list.

Calculate the CY 2008 budget neutrality adjustment

Step 3: To calculate the CY 2008 ASC budget neutrality adjustment, we divided the total expenditures calculated in Step 1 by the total expenditures calculated in Step 2. The result is 0.62.

Apply the CY 2008 budget neutrality adjustment to determine the CY 2008 ASC conversion factor

Step 4: To determine the CY 2008 ASC conversion factor, we multiplied the estimated CY 2008 OPPS CF by the results in Step 3. Our current estimate of the CY 2008 OPPS CF is $64.013. Multiplying the estimated CY 2008 OPPS conversion factor by the 0.62 budget neutrality adjustment yields our current estimate of the CY 2008 ASC conversion factor: $39.688.

Calculate the CY 2008 ASC payment rate under the new ASC system

Step 5: To determine the national ASC payment rate under the new system (including the beneficiary 20 percent coinsurance), we multiplied the ASC conversion factor from Step 4 by the ASC relative payment rate.

The ASC relative payment weights are primarily based on the APC groups and relative payment weights established under the OPPS as described in section XVIII.C.2 of this preamble. However, as described in section XVIII.C.4 of this preamble, the ASC relative payment weights for certain office-based surgical procedures are set so that the national ASC payment rate does not exceed the MPFS nonfacility practice expense payment.

As discussed elsewhere in this proposed rule, we are proposing to limit payment for office-based procedures in an attempt to mitigate potentially inappropriate migration of services from the physician office setting to the ASC. Alternatively, we could entirely exclude office-based procedures or procedures that require relatively inexpensive resources to perform from the approved ASC list of procedures, although this is not the approach we are advancing.

The ASC relative payment weights are listed in Addendum BB of this proposed rule.

Calculate the CY 2008 ASC payment rate under the transition

Step 6: As described in section XVIII.C.10. of this preamble, we are proposing under the revised payment system a 2-year transition to 100 percent implementation of the new ASC payment rates for procedures on the CY 2007 list of approved ASC procedures. In the first year of this transition, the payment rate would be based on 50 percent of the final CY 2007 ASC standard overhead amount and 50 percent of the final payment rate calculated under the revised payment methodology proposed in this section of the preamble.

d. Proposed Calculation of the ASC Payment Rates for CY 2009 and Future Years

(1) Updating the ASC Relative Payment Weights

We are proposing to update the ASC relative payment weights each year using the national OPPS relative payment weights for that calendar year and, for the office-based procedures, the practice expense payments under the physician fee schedule for that calendar year. We further propose to uniformly scale the ASC relative payment weights each year so that estimated aggregate expenditures using updated ASC relative payment weights are the same as estimated aggregate expenditures using the current year ASC relative payment weights. That is, we propose to make the relative payment weights budget neutral to ensure that changes in the relative payment weights from year to year do not cause the estimated amount of expenditures to ASCs to increase or decrease as a function of those changes. For example, we propose to uniformly scale the ASC relative payment weights for CY 2009 so that estimated expenditures for CY 2009 using the updated CY 2009 ASC relative payment weights are the same as they would be using the CY 2008 ASC relative payment weights. We propose to uniformly scale the ASC relative payment weights for CY 2010 so that estimated expenditures for CY 2010 using the updated CY 2010 ASC relative payment weights are the same as they would be using the CY 2009 ASC relative payment weights.

We are proposing to scale the relative payment weights annually because we believe that the purpose of using relative payment weights as part of the rate setting methodology under the revised ASC system is to establish appropriate relativity among surgical procedures paid for in an ASC. Scaling the relative payment weights each year would also serve as a buffer to protect ASCs from sudden changes that could occur under the OPPS. For example, by making the relative payment weights budget neutral under the revised ASC payment system, the ASC relative weights would not drop were there to be a sudden upsurge in costs associated with hospital outpatient emergency or clinic visits relative to outpatient surgical costs. Moreover, making the ASC relative weights budget neutral would shield the ASC payment system against the inadvertent impact of unrelated aggregate changes in OPPS expenditures. We propose to continue this methodology to update the ASC payment system in future years.

(2) Updating the ASC Conversion Factor

In section XVIII.11.d.1, above, we propose to scale the relativity among surgical procedures each year so that aggregate expenditures under the ASC are budget neutral notwithstanding changes in the relative payment weights. In section XVIII.11.c, above, we propose to calculate the ASC payment rates each year as the product of the ASC relative payment weight and the ASC conversion factor which have been adjusted for budget neutrality. Section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act requires that if the Secretary has not updated the ASC facility services amounts in a calendar year after CY 2009, the payment amounts shall be increased by the percentage increase in the CPI-U as estimated by the Secretary for the 12-month period ending with the midpoint of the year involved.

Although we are only required to increase ASC payment rates by the percentage increase in the CPI-U in years when we do not update the ASC payment amounts, beginning with the CY 2008 revised ASC payment system, we propose to update the ASC conversion factor annually using the CPI-U. For example, for CY 2009, the statute requires a zero percent CPI-U increase for ASC services. Therefore, the CY 2009 conversion factor would be equal to the CY 2008 conversion factor. For CY 2010, we would increase the CY 2009 conversion factor by the estimated percent increase in the CPI-U for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2010; in CY 2011, we would increase the CY 2010 conversion factor by the estimated percent increase in the CPI-U for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2011, and so forth, each year thereafter. We propose to apply this adjustment annually to ensure that ASC payments keep up with cost increases attributable to inflation. Moreover, we propose to use the CPI-U to adjust the conversion factor for inflation because we have used the CPI-U to adjust payments to ASCs for inflation since July 1987, when we first updated the ASC payment rates in effect at the time by the projected increase in the CPI-U (52 FR 20467). This proposal is reflected in § 416.167 and § 416.171.

e. Alternative Option for Calculating the Budget Neutrality Adjustment Considered

We considered an alternative approach to calculating the budget neutrality adjustment under the new payment system, which would take into account the effects of the migration of procedures between ASCs, physicians' offices, and hospital outpatient departments that might be attributable to the new ASC payment system. In the following discussion the phrase "new ASC procedure" refers to a procedure not currently on the ASC list of approved procedures that we are proposing for inclusion on the ASC list of approved procedures beginning in CY 2008.

Under this alternative, we assumed that 25 percent of the hospital outpatient department utilization for new ASC procedures would migrate to the ASC and we assumed that 15 percent of the physician office utilization for new ASC procedures would migrate to the ASC. We believe that our assumptions of a 25 percent and 15 percent migration from hospital outpatient departments and physician offices to ASCs, respectively, are reasonable given the general utilization relationships between these settings for services currently on the ASC list. For services on the current ASC list that are predominately performed in ASC and outpatient hospital department settings, they are on average performed 30 percent of the time in the ASC setting. For services on the current ASC list that are predominately performed in the ASC and physician office settings, they are on average performed 17 percent of the time in the physician office setting. We assumed that new ASC services would migrate at slightly lower rates in the first year of the revised ASC system, yielding our migration assumptions of 25 percent for the hospital outpatient department setting and 15 percent for the physician office setting.

We also assumed that the net impact of migration on services currently on the ASC list is negligible. We note that payment rates for the current highest volume ASC procedures would generally decrease under the proposed new ASC system, and the lower volume ASC procedures would experience significant payment increases. We believe it is reasonable to assume that some of the higher volume services will migrate from ASCs to other settings, and some of the current lower volume procedures will migrate to the ASC setting as a result of the payment changes.

In order to calculate the budget neutrality adjustment, first, we estimated expenditures that would occur if we did not revise the ASC payment system. We estimated CY 2008 expenditures if the ASC payment weights were not revised and the ASC list of approved procedures was not expanded. As described below (see Step 1).

Estimated payments under the current system

Step 1: Hospital outpatient department migration valued using estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment rates

(a) Assuming 25 percent of the outpatient hospital department utilization for new ASC procedures will migrate to the ASC, multiple 0.25 times the hospital outpatient department utilization for each new ASC procedure.

(b) For each new ASC procedure, multiple the results of Step 1(a) by the estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment rate for the procedure.

(c) Sum the results of Step 1(b) across all new ASC procedures.

Step 2: Physician office migration valued using estimated CY 2008 physician payment rates

(a) Assuming 15 percent of the physician office utilization for new ASC procedures will migrate to the ASC, multiple 0.15 times the physician office utilization for each new ASC procedure.

(b) For each new ASC procedure, multiple the results of Step 2(a) by the estimated CY 2008 physician office payment rate for the procedure.

(c) Sum the results of Step 2(b) across all new ASC procedures.

Step 3: Current ASC services valued using the estimated CY 2008 ASC payment rates under the current ASC system

(a) This is described under Step 1 in the Proposed Calculation of the ASC Conversion Factor section above.

Step 4: Sum the results of Steps 1-3.

Estimated payments under the new system

Step 5: Hospital outpatient department migration valued using estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment rates

(a) Same as Step 1 in this section.

Step 6: Identify new ASC procedures currently considered to be office-based (for example, insert examples and see Addendum BB)

Step 7: Physician office migration for new ASC procedures currently considered to be office based valued using the estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment rates capped at the estimated CY 2008 physician office payment rates

(a) For each new ASC procedure considered to be office based, multiply the results of Step 2(a) by the lesser of:

(1) The estimated CY 2008 OPPS rate for the procedure; and

(2) The estimated CY 2008 physician fee schedule office rate for the procedure.

(b) Sum the results of Step 7(a) across all new ASC procedures considered to be office-based.

Step 8: Physician office migration for new ASC procedures not currently considered office based valued using the estimated CY 2008 OPPS rates

(a) For each new ASC procedure not considered to be office based, multiply the results of Step 2(a) by the estimated CY 2008 OPPS rate for the procedure.

(b) Sum the results of Step 8(a) across all new ASC procedures not considered to be office based.

Step 9: Physician office migration valued using the estimated CY 2008 physician fee schedule out-of-office payment rate.

(a) For each new ASC procedure, multiple the results of Step 2(a) by the estimated CY 2008 out of office physician rate for the procedure.

(b) Sum the results of Step 9(a) across all new ASC procedures.

Step 10: Current ASC services valued using the estimated CY 2008 OPPS payment rates

(a) This is described under Step 2 in this section.

Step 11: Sum the results of Steps 5, 7-10.

Calculate the budget neutrality adjustment

Step 12: Divide the result of Step 4 by the result of Step 11.

Step 13: The application of the cap at the estimated CY 2008 physician office payment rates that occurs in Step 7 is dependent on the ASC conversion factor. The ASC budget neutrality adjustment resulting from Step 12 is calibrated to take into account the interactive nature of the ASC conversion factor and the physician office payment cap.

The resulting budget neutrality adjustment is 0.62, indicating that under the migration assumptions described above the difference between our proposed budget neutrality adjustment without migration (0.62) and this alternative budget neutrality adjustment with migration (0.62) is equal rounded to the nearest hundredth.

Discussion of the alternative calculation of the budget neutrality adjustment:

We have chosen to propose calculation of the budget neutrality adjustment based on the CY 2007 final ASC list of approved services and current ASC utilization because we believe this is the most appropriate approach to estimating expenditures so as to result in a budget neutral payment system in CY 2008. We have no data which would enable us to precisely estimate the net potential migration of services between the ASC setting, the outpatient hospital setting, and the physician office setting that might result from implementation of the new ASC payment system. Moreover, basing our estimate of expenditures on current ASC utilization without including migration from other sites of service is consistent with how we estimate expenditures for purposes of maintaining budget neutrality in other Medicare payment systems.

We expect that some commenters may believe it is more appropriate to estimate the ASC budget neutrality adjustment taking into account the potential migration of services between the ASC setting, the outpatient hospital setting, and the physician office setting. We welcome data supporting the use of specific migration assumptions in the calculation of the ASC budget neutrality adjustment. We describe above the budget neutrality calculation under the alternative approach based on our current best estimate of the potential migration of services between the different settings so as to facilitate and stimulate comment and to encourage the submission of pertinent quantitative evidence of surgical migration resulting from changes in payment rates. We welcome data on all of the migration assumptions under this alternative approach. We note again that under the reasonable migration assumptions described above, our proposed budget neutrality calculation without migration (0.62) and the alternative budget neutrality adjustment with migration (0.62) is equal rounded to the nearest hundredth. However, if we exclude office-based procedures from the approved list of procedures, under the alternative budget neutrality adjustment that takes into account migration across different practice settings, payment rates for the ASC services remaining on the list (those procedures that are not office-based) would be slightly higher due to the statutory budget neutrality requirement.

12. Proposed Annual Updates

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Updates" at the beginning of your comment.)

Currently, we update the ASC list every 2 years through the notice and comment regulation process. We make additions to and deletions from the ASC list based on clinical judgment and data that are available regarding utilization of care settings. The last update was published in the May 4, 2005 Federal Register (70 FR 23690) and the update for CY 2007 is proposed in section XVII of this preamble. The process we follow currently to update the ASC list is explained in section XVII of this preamble.

Under the revised ASC payment system, which would be implemented effective January 1, 2008, we are proposing to update on an annual calendar year basis the ASC conversion factor, the relative payment weights and APC assignments, the ASC payment rates, and the list of procedures for which Medicare would not make payment of an ASC facility fee. To the extent possible under the rules and policies of the revised ASC payment system, we are proposing to maintain consistency between the OPPS and the ASC payment systems in the way we treat new and revised HCPCS and CPT codes for payment under the ASC payment system. We also are proposing to invite comment as part of the annual update cycle to determine if there are procedures that we exclude from payment in the ASC setting that merit reconsideration as a result of changes in clinical practice or innovations in technology.

We are proposing to update the ASC list and payment system as part of the annual proposed and final rulemaking cycle updating the hospital OPPS. We believe that including the ASC update as part of the OPPS rulemaking cycle would ensure that updates of the ASC payment rates and the list of surgical procedures for which Medicare pays an ASC facility fee would be issued in a regular, predictable, and timely manner. Moreover, the ASC payment system would be updated concurrent with changes in the APC groups and the OPPS inpatient list, making it easier to predict changes in payment for particular services from year to year.

In the first part of CY 2007, we are proposing to issue a final rule in which we would respond to comments submitted timely regarding the proposals set forth in this proposed rule and make final the policy and regulations for the revised ASC payment system for implementation effective January 1, 2008. We are proposing to include the CY 2008 ASC payment rates as part of the proposed and final rules for the CY 2008 OPPS update.

We are proposing to evaluate each year all new CPT and alphanumeric HCPCS codes that describe surgical procedures to make preliminary determinations regarding whether or not they should be payable in the ASC setting and, if so, whether they are office-based procedures. In the absence of claims data that would indicate where procedures described by new codes are being performed, and resources required to perform them, we are proposing to use other available information, including our clinical advisors' judgment, predecessor CPT and HCPCS codes, information submitted by representatives of specialty societies and professional associations, and information submitted by commenters during the public comment period following publication of the final rule with comment period in the Federal Register . We would publish in the annual OPPS/ASC payment update final rule those interim determinations for the new codes to be active January 1 of the update year. Those procedures would be open to comment on that final rule, and we would respond to comments about our determinations in the final rule for the following year, just as we currently respond to comments about our APC assignments for new codes in the OPPS final rule for the following year. After our review of public comments and in the absence of physicians' claims data, if our determination regarding the new codes is that they should reside on the ASC list as office-based procedures subject to the payment limitation, this determination would remain preliminary until there are adequate physicians' claims data available for these procedures to assess their predominant sites of service. Using those data, if we confirm our determination that the new codes are office-based because they were performed in the physician office setting more than 50 percent of the time, the codes would then be permanently assigned to the list of office-based procedures subject to the payment limitation.

Accordingly, we are proposing to reflect this annual rulemaking and publication of revised payment methodologies and payment rates in new § 416.173 in proposed new subpart F.

D. Information in Addenda Related to the Revised CY 2008 ASC Payment System

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "ASC Addenda" at the beginning of your comment.)

The ASC payment rates, copayment amounts, and relative payment weights displayed in Addendum BB of this proposed rule are presented to model the ratesetting methodology that we are proposing for the revised ASC payment system required by Pub. L. 108-173. Actual payment rates proposed and made final for CY 2008 are dependent upon the final policies and regulations affecting the revised payment system that we would publish in a final rule in CY 2007; the proposed and final APC groups, APC relative payment weights, and MPFS nonfacility practice expense RVUs for CY 2008; and, the ASC conversion factor updated to reflect CY 2006 utilization data and CY 2007 ASC standard overhead payment amounts.

E. Technical Changes to 42 CFR Parts 414 and 416

We are proposing to make the following technical change to 42 CFR 414:

• § 414.22 (Non-facility practice expense RVUs) is revised to conform to changes occurring under the ASC revised payment system. The change will be effective January 1, 2008.

We are proposing to make the following technical changes to 42 CFR 416:

• § 416.65(a)(4) is revised to replace the obsolete cross-reference to § 405.310 with § 411.15.

• § 416.120 is revised by replacing the incorrect cross-reference to "Part 413" with "Part 419."

• § 416.150 (Beneficiary appeals) is deleted because it does not conform with the appeals process provisions of 42 CFR Part 405, subparts H and I.

XIX. Medicare Contracting Reform Mandate

A. Background

Section 911 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), Pub. L. 108-173, amended Title XVIII of the Act to add section 1874A, Contracts with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). Section 1874A of the Act replaces the prior Medicare intermediary and carrier contracting authorities formerly found in sections 1816 and 1842 of the Act, respectively. This reform (commonly referred to as "Medicare contracting reform" for Medicare fee-for-service) is intended to improve Medicare's administrative services to beneficiaries and health care providers and to bring standard contracting principles to Medicare, such as competition and performance incentives, which the government has long applied to other Federal programs under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). For Department of Health and Human Services acquisitions, the FAR is supplemented by the Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) (48 CFR chapter 3). Using competitive procedures, CMS will replace its current claims payment contractors (intermediaries and carriers) with new contract entities, MACs. Section 911(d)(1)(C) of Pub. L. 108-173 requires that CMS compete and transition all Medicare claims processing workloads to MACs by October 1, 2011.

In accordance with section 911(e) of Pub. L. 108-173, on or after October 1, 2005, any reference to an "intermediary" or "carrier" in a regulation shall be deemed a reference to a MAC. The process of transition from intermediaries and carriers to MACs is not a single point-in-time occurrence, but rather necessarily happens over a multiyear period due to the size and nature of the claims workloads involved. Therefore, for the purposes of clarity, the term "intermediary" is used throughout this proposed rule to describe a Medicare contractor, pursuant to the authority of section 1816 of the Act, that has not yet transitioned to a MAC. In addition, for the purpose of clarity, the term "carrier" is used throughout this proposed rule to describe a Medicare contractor, pursuant to the authority of section 1842 of the Act, that has not yet transitioned to a MAC.

B. CMS' Vision for Medicare Fee-for-Service and MACs

CMS' vision for the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program is that of a premier health plan that allows for comprehensive, quality care and world-class beneficiary and provider service. Achieving this vision requires substantial improvement of CMS' current FFS administrative structure. Further information on CMS' plans to improve Medicare FFS may be obtained through the Medicare Contracting Reform Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicarereform/contractingreform/.

In 2006, there are 24 intermediaries and 17 carriers that process FFS claims. Intermediaries process claims for Medicare Parts A and B relating to services furnished by health care facilities, including hospitals and SNFs. Carriers process claims for Medicare Part B, in particular, for physician, laboratory, and other nonfacility services. In addition, 4 intermediaries serve as regional home health intermediaries (RHHIs) and process Medicare claims for home health services and hospice services. (Section 1816 of the Act was amended in 1977 to allow the Secretary to designate regional or national intermediaries, which we refer to as RHHIs, to process claims for home health services. We have designated these RHHIs to serve both the home health agency (HHA) and the hospice provider communities.) For a complete listing of the current Medicare intermediaries and carriers, refer to the CMS Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/contacts/incardir.asp .

Although health care delivery in the United States has evolved with advances in modern technology, the contracting authorities relating to the Medicare FFS administrative structure did not substantially evolve between the enactment of the Medicare statute in 1965 and the enactment of Pub. L. 108-173.

Prior to passage of Pub. L. 108-173, intermediary and carrier acquisition authorities did not permit full and open competition or unified processing of Medicare Part A and Part B claims. Medicare contracting was significantly hampered by the absence of performance-based incentives and cumbersome termination procedures.

In an effort to achieve Congress' goal of a more efficient and effective Medicare operation, CMS developed a plan for most current Medicare Part A and Part B intermediary and carrier responsibilities to be integrated into a single contract entity to be administered by a single contractor in each area of the country. These new MACs will handle claims processing and related activities traditionally performed by intermediaries and carriers.

Under Medicare contracting reform, the MACs will perform all the core claims processing operations for both Medicare Part A and Part B. CMS will ensure that MACs focus on providing a high level of customer service to providers and beneficiaries. MACs will be the providers' primary contact with Medicare, and CMS will hold the MACs accountable for overall provider and beneficiary satisfaction and correct claims payment.

With respect to financial management, as was required of intermediaries and carriers, MACs will promote the fiscal integrity of the program and be accountable stewards of the Medicare Trust Fund dollars. The MACs will be required to pay claims timely, accurately, and in a reliable manner while promoting cost efficiency and the delivery of maximum value to the program.

We recognize the potential for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of services to Medicare beneficiaries and providers through the Medicare contracting reform provisions contained in section 1874A of the Act. Through our implementation of these provisions, we expect to realize significant performance improvements. The future environment is designed to generate substantial savings both from an administrative and programmatic standpoint and will safeguard CMS' mission.

C. Provider Nomination and the Former Medicare Acquisition Authorities

As originally enacted in 1965 and until the enactment of Pub. L. 108-173, section 1816 of the Act afforded groups or associations and individual providers of services (as defined at section 1861(a) of the Act) the right to nominate (appoint) their intermediary. The intermediary agreements were governed by Medicare laws that diverge from the FAR in a number of important respects. Prior to Public Law 108-173, section 1816 of the Act precluded the Medicare program from competing intermediary functions on a full and open basis. Rather, institutional providers of services, such as hospitals and nursing facilities, nominated a particular intermediary to process and pay their Medicare Part A claims.

In a significant historical development that took place shortly after Medicare's enactment in 1965, the American Hospital Association and other provider trade associations nominated the Blue Cross Association (BCA) to serve as the intermediary for their membership. The BCA merged with the Blue Shield Association in the 1970s to form today's Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA.) CMS and the BCBSA then entered into a prime contract, which continues to currently exist through the annual renewal process. In turn, the BCBSA subcontracted most operational intermediary functions to its member plans. The BCBSA assigned the majority of the nation's hospitals to its local Blue Cross plans. Some providers of services nominated commercial insurers to serve as their intermediaries.

Most recently, section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173 amended section 1816 of the Act to remove the provider nomination authority. The section has been renamed: "Provisions Relating to the Administration of Part A." Section 1816(a) of the Act, which authorized providers to select a contractor to perform claims payment and audit functions, has been amended. It now contains one sentence mandating the use of contracts with MACs to administer section 1816 of the Act. Sections 1816(e), (f), and (g), which authorized the Secretary to develop standards, criteria, and procedures for the assignment of providers to intermediaries and to reassign providers periodically, have been repealed.

Section 911(d) of Pub. L. 108-173 permits the Secretary to transition the current intermediary and carrier functions to the MACs. More information about CMS' plans to implement Medicare contracting reform, including the Report to the Congress on this subject, can be obtained at the CMS Web site: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicarereform/contractingreform/ . MACs will perform all core claims processing operations for both Medicare Part A and Part B. The Part A and Part B MACs will operate in distinct, nonoverlapping geographic jurisdictions, which will form the basis of the Medicare claims processing operations. A transitional period runs between October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2011. During this period, any existing intermediary and carrier contracts could be maintained until replaced by a MAC contract. The statute requires that all intermediary and carrier contract functions are to be competed and awarded as MAC contracts by October 1, 2011.

D. Summary of Changes Made to Section 1816 of the Act

Substantial changes to section 1816 of the Act that were required by sections 911(b) and 911(c) of Pub. L. 108-173 took effect on October 1, 2005. The changes that we are proposing in this proposed rule to the regulations under 42 CFR part 421, subpart B (discussed under section XIX.E. of this preamble) are intended to conform the regulations to these statutory changes.

Prior to the statutory developments directed by Pub. L. 108-173, section 1816 of the Act provided the foundation acquisition authority for agreements between CMS, acting for the Secretary, and intermediaries, for the purpose of administering benefits under Medicare Part A and making payments to providers of services.

In particular, section 1816(a) of the Act formerly gave groups and associations of providers of services (which, under section 1861(u) of the Act, includes hospitals, critical access hospitals (CAHs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities (CORFs), HHAs, hospices, and, for the purposes of sections 1814(g) and 1835(e) of the Act, funds) the power to nominate their servicing intermediary to determine and make Medicare payments to their members. Under this provision, an intermediary could be a "national, state, or other public or private agency or organization." As previously stated, under this provision, the American Hospital Association nominated the national Blue Cross Association to serve as the prime Medicare intermediary for its membership in 1965, an arrangement that continues to exist.

Moreover, prior to the enactment of Pub. L. 108-173, section 1816(d) of the Act allowed individual providers and groups of providers to-

• Part with their group or association and nominate another entity to serve as their intermediary; and

• Withdraw its/their nomination from an intermediary, and obtain services from another intermediary that had an agreement with the Secretary.

Finally, section 1816(e) of the Act, as it formerly read, specified the substantial procedural requirements to be followed by the Secretary in the event that the Secretary desired to assign or reassign individual providers of services to any intermediary other than the nominated entity. This provision also gave limited authority to the Secretary to designate a regional or national intermediary for a particular "class" of providers of services. However, this authority was subject to substantial procedural requirements. Among these procedural requirements were:

• The Secretary had to promulgate standards, criteria and procedures for evaluating the performance of intermediaries under section 1816(f) of the Act;

• The Secretary had to make a finding, after applying such standards, criteria, and procedures, that the reassignment of the individual provider and/or the designation of the regional or national intermediary would result in more efficient and effective administration of the Medicare program;

• The Secretary had to provide a full explanation of his reasons for determining that the intermediary change would result in more efficient and effective administration; and

• Affected agencies and organizations were given the right to a hearing, and any determinations of the Secretary on nominations and provider assignments were subject to judicial review.

In the former sections 1816(e)(4) and 1816(e)(5) of the Act, the Secretary was given authority to establish regional intermediaries with respect to HHAs and hospice providers, although certain procedural requirements still had to be met.

In summary, while under section 1816 of the Act, the Secretary was not required to accept all Medicare intermediary nominations, the Secretary had no independent authority to contract with any entity for Medicare intermediary services outside the nomination process. Moreover, while providers of services were given the opportunity to seek a reassignment to a new intermediary, the Secretary could not assign or reassign individual providers or classes of providers unless substantial procedural requirements were followed.

The existing Medicare regulations under 42 CFR Part 421, particularly those within Subparts A and B, were substantially shaped by this statutory framework relating to provider nominations and the assignment or reassignment of providers of services to intermediaries. In particular, the following regulatory provisions have their basis in the statutory provisions of sections 1816(a), (d), and (e) of the Act (all are located within 42 CFR Part 421):

• § 421.1(c), which discusses criteria to be used in assigning and reassigning providers;

• § 421.3, which provides exceptions to definitions to accommodate the designation of regional intermediaries for HHAs and intermediaries for hospices;

• § 421.103, which identifies options available to providers for receiving Medicare payments;

• § 421.104, which provides the procedural framework governing the administration of provider nominations for intermediaries;

• § 421.105, which obligates CMS to provide notice as to its action on nominations;

• § 421.106, which specifies the process to be used by a provider desiring a change of intermediary;

• § 421.112, which provides the considerations to be taken into account by CMS when, among other things, it desires to assign or reassign a provider to an intermediary or designate a regional or national intermediary for a class of providers;

• § 421.114, which governs the assignment or reassignment of individual providers;

• § 421.116, which specifies the requirements for designating national or regional intermediaries consistent with sections 1816(e)(1) through (e)(3) of the Act; and

• § 421.117, which specifies the parameters for assigning HHAs and hospice providers to regional intermediaries consistent with sections 1816(e)(4) and (e)(5) of the Act.

In addition to the provisions discussed above that relate to provider nominations, prior to the enactment of Pub. L. 108-173, section 1816 of the Act also contained other provisions governing agreements with Medicare intermediaries that were not consistent with the mainstream of Federal acquisition and procurement authorities, as this mainstream is reflected in the FAR. For instance-

• Section 1816(b) of the Act contains provisions that limited payment under all intermediary agreements to a cost-reimbursement basis only;

• Section 1816(f) of the Act required the Secretary to publish his performance criteria and standards for intermediary agreements in the Federal Register , and specified requirements relating to the application of such criteria and standards; and

• Section 1816(g) afforded intermediaries the right to terminate their agreements with CMS, but limited the right of the Secretary to terminate the agreement; in particular, no provision was made for the normal right of the government to terminate for convenience.

In section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173, Congress reiterated the requirement that CMS begin to move beyond the legacy nomination-based intermediary agreements during FY 2006. This was done by repealing outright or substantially modifying many of the provisions of section 1816 of the Act, effective October 1, 2005. In particular, section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173-

• Repealed the prior language of section 1816(a) of the Act, including the basic provider nomination provision, and replaced it with a statement indicating that Medicare Part A administrative functions would be contracted through section 1874A of the Act;

• Repealed section 1816(b) of the Act in full, including its provisions limiting payment to cost reimbursement;

• Repealed the contract-related provisions of section 1816(c) of the Act;

• Repealed sections 1816(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (l) of the Act; and

• Made conforming changes to sections 1816(c), (j), and (k) of the Act.

With these changes, section 1816 of the Act is no longer an acquisition authority, and there is no vestige of the former provider nomination provisions or the partial exceptions to those provisions relating to home health and hospice providers.

While section 911(d)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 108-173 allows the Secretary to continue intermediary and carrier contracts in effect prior to October 1, 2005, under their terms and conditions until October 1, 2011, there was no similar extension for existing nomination arrangements. Section 911(d)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 108-173 provides the Secretary with authority to enter into intermediary agreements outside of the provider nomination process starting with the date of enactment of Pub. L. 108-173 (December 8, 2003). Therefore, while Congress specified that the Secretary should submit his plan for implementing section 911 at the start of FY 2005, the Secretary was authorized to contract outside of the section 1816 nomination provisions immediately and in advance of delivery of his report. This analysis requires that similar, conforming changes be made in our regulations as set forth in this proposed rule.

E. Provisions of the Proposed Regulations

As discussed under section XIX.A. of this preamble, based on the authority provided in sections 1874A(a) through (d) of the Act, as established by section 911(a)(1) of Pub. L. 108-173, we are proposing to establish regulations pertaining to MACs in a new Subpart E of 42 CFR Part 421. Moreover, based on the substantial changes to section 1816 of the Act, including the repeal of all of the section 1816 provisions relating to the ability of providers to nominate their servicing intermediary, as enacted by section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173, we also are proposing a number of changes to Subparts A and B of 42 CFR Part 421. In addition, we are proposing to change the title of Part 421 from "Intermediaries and Carriers" to "Medicare Contracting" and make conforming revisions to Subpart B of Part 421.

As discussed earlier, section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173 either repealed outright or substantially modified sections 1816(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (l) of the Act, and made clear that the acquisition authority for Part A claims processing would, after October 1, 2005, be found in section 1874A of the Act. Among all these changes, each of the former "provider nomination" provisions within section 1816 of the Act was repealed. In addition, section 911(d)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 108-173 gave the Secretary authority to disregard the provider nomination provisions in his contracting, even prior to October 1, 2005. In accordance with these statutory changes, we are proposing to substantially modify or delete §§ 421.1(c), 421.3, 421.103, 421.104, 421.105, 421.106, 421.112, 421.114, 421.116, and 421.117 of the regulations.

As discussed earlier, the amendment to title XVIII of the Act (to allow for the new section 1874A: "Contracts with Medicare Administrative Contractors") requires CMS to contract with eligible entities to perform Medicare functions using the FAR. We are proposing to add regulations pertaining to MAC contracts in a new subpart E (Medicare Administrative Contractors) under Part 421 as follows:

Subpart E-Medicare Administrative Contractors

Sec.

421.400Basis and scope.

421.401Definitions.

421.404Assignment of providers and suppliers to MACs.

1. Definitions

Under proposed § 421.401, we define a "Medicare administrative contractor (MAC)" as an agency, organization, or other person with a contract to perform any or all of the functions set forth under section 1874A of the Act. With respect to the performance of a particular function in relation to an individual entitled to benefits under Medicare Part A or enrolled under Medicare Part B, or both, a specific provider of services or supplier (or class of such providers of services or suppliers), we are proposing to define an "appropriate MAC" as a MAC that has a contract to perform a Medicare administrative function in relation to a particular individual, provider of services, or supplier or class of providers.

2. Assignment of Providers and Suppliers to MACs

We are proposing to establish a new § 421.404 to incorporate the rules governing the processing of claims submitted by providers and suppliers that enroll with and receive Medicare payment and other Medicare services. As a general rule, Medicare providers and suppliers will be assigned to the MAC that is contracted to administer the types of services (benefits) billed by the provider or supplier within the geographic locale in which the provider or supplier is physically located or furnishes health care services, respectively. One significant exception to this general rule pertains to suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. CMS would continue to allow these suppliers to bill to the contractor assigned to the locale in which the beneficiary receiving the items or supplies resides.

In the past, under the provider nomination provisions that were repealed by section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173, CMS had considered (and occasionally approved) requests from certain classes of institutional providers covered by these section 1816 provisions, primarily, hospitals, SNFs, and CAHs, to bill an intermediary other than the one servicing providers in the geographic locale of the provider. The process and criteria for making these determinations are set forth in detail in the existing regulations under 42 CFR part 421, subpart B (which we are proposing to remove in accordance with the changes effectuated by section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173.

In particular, not automatically but on a fairly frequent basis, CMS approved requests from large multi-State groups of such providers under common ownership and control, called "chain providers," to bill a single intermediary on behalf of all the individual providers in the chain through the headquarters office, or "home office," of the chain provider. These chain providers were granted "single intermediary" status.

The premise behind granting privileges to bill a single intermediary to such large multi-State chain providers was that this might reduce administrative billing expenses for the chain and reduce the administrative expenses of the Medicare program. In particular, assigning a large multi-State chain provider to a single intermediary facilitated the Medicare cost report audit and reimbursement functions, because findings with respect to the cost report of the chain's home office could affect the individual provider's cost report. Otherwise, these audit and reimbursement issues would need to be coordinated among multiple intermediaries.

In addition to applying the relevant regulatory requirements in 42 CFR part 421, subpart B in our review of chain provider requests for single intermediary status, we applied additional criteria to focus our analysis and to ensure that the exception to our normal practice of assigning providers to their "local" intermediary was warranted. We advised the chain provider that it would have to demonstrate that having a single intermediary would be consistent with efficient and effective administration of the Medicare program, and that the intermediary would need to have sufficient capacity to effectively serve the chain (these elements were restatements of the regulatory criteria). In addition, we required the chain to meet the following requirements:

• Size-The provider chain had to be comprised of 10 participating facilities or 500 certified beds, or 5 facilities or 300 certified beds spread across 3 or more contiguous States.

• Central Controls-The provider chain had to demonstrate that it exercised central controls, assuring substantial uniformity in operating procedures, utilization controls, personnel administration, and fiscal operations among the individual providers.

The administrative efficiencies gained by both the large multi-State chain providers and the Medicare program by allowing single intermediary relationships to exist may not be as significant as they were formerly. Prior to the implementation of the Administration Simplification provisions of Part C of Title XI of the Act, the various intermediaries required providers to use somewhat divergent transaction and formatting standards in their electronic claims processing systems. A provider chain with centralized billing processes could make a good business case that it should be permitted to bill only one intermediary. Moreover, prior to the implementation of the many prospective payment systems required by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and subsequent public laws, a greater percentage of Medicare program payments hinged on the Medicare cost report audit and reimbursement process. In such an environment, there was potential benefit to both a chain provider and the government to minimize coordination issues. Finally, the former Medicare environment involved many intermediaries, so there were naturally more geographic boundaries among contractors that a multi-State chain could cross.

We understand the provisions of section 1874A of the Act and, more particularly, the revisions to section 1816 of the Act made by section 911(b) of Pub. L. 108-173 to authorize the Secretary to assign all providers and suppliers, even the members of multi-State entities, to the geographically-based MACs based on their physical location. This action is consistent with CMS' vision, as articulated in the Secretary's Report to Congress on Medicare Contracting, of establishing a claims processing environment where most Medicare Part A and Part B claims involving a particular beneficiary are administered by the same contractor.

However, as indicated in that Report (page V-4), we recognize that there may still be some legitimate business value to allowing large multi-State chains of providers that formerly were able to nominate their intermediary to bill on a consolidated basis to one MAC. While Congress has clearly mandated that the former provider nomination framework be abolished, we believe that allowing the practice of consolidated billing by large chains is within the discretion of the Secretary under section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173. Accordingly, in this proposed rule, we are proposing under § 421.404 that-

• Providers (as defined in 42 CFR 400.202) will generally be assigned to the MAC with claims processing jurisdiction over the geographic locale in which the provider is physically located.

• Large chain providers comprised of individual providers that were formerly permitted by CMS to "nominate" an intermediary, which we refer to as "qualified chain providers," will be permitted to request opportunity to consolidate their Medicare billing activities to the MAC with jurisdiction over the geographic locale in which the chain's home office is located.

• Qualified chain providers that were formerly granted single intermediary status do not need to re-request such privileges on behalf of the entire chain at this time.

• CMS may grant other exceptions to the general rule for assigning providers to MACs, but only based on a finding that such an exception will support the implementation of the MACs or if CMS deems the exception to be in the compelling interest of the Medicare program.

We are proposing to incorporate a definition of "qualified chain provider." The criteria that constitute the proposed definition of a "qualified chain provider" mirror the elements that were historically applied. We believe these are appropriate criteria to employ in reviewing whether a chain provider should even be considered for consolidated billing. Less stringent criteria would clearly cut against the statutory mandate to establish MACs and end the provider nomination process. More stringent criteria might disrupt the operations of many entities that formerly were approved for single intermediary handling under the old criteria.

Smaller chains of otherwise eligible providers (for example, hospitals, SNFs, and CAHs) might also desire consolidated billing, as well as other types of providers (for example, HHAs and hospices). In the latter case, the other types of providers (termed "ineligible providers" in this proposed rule) did not have the opportunity to request assignment to (nominate) a particular intermediary prior to October 1, 2005. In some cases, these other types of providers were assigned to regional intermediaries based on a nexus of statutory and administrative actions. In other cases, assignments were made through administrative action. In the case of smaller chains of otherwise eligible providers, we note that Pub. L. 108-173 clearly mandates the end of the provider nomination process and appears to us to anticipate the use of regional contractors.

We believe that our establishment of MACs that, in most cases, will administer claims from multiple States will largely resolve the concerns these other providers may have. Under our proposed approach, for instance, we believe that few chain providers will have to bill more than two MACs even if they fail to meet the tests for being a "qualified chain provider."

Finally, with respect to suppliers (as also defined in 42 CFR 400.202 of our regulations), we are proposing to assign suppliers (including physicians and other practitioners) to MACs based on the geographic jurisdiction in which they operate and furnish services. These requirements mirror the various Part B claims jurisdiction rules that have been in place. CMS may grant an exception to this policy only if CMS finds the exception will support the implementation of MACs or will serve some compelling interest of the Medicare program.. However, we do incorporate the current special billing requirements relating to suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies under § 421.210 and § 421.212.

As we move forward to implement MAC contracting in keeping with the statutory mandate of section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173 and the Secretary's Report to Congress, we invite public comments on the above issues, including our proposed definitions and criteria. (Once the MACs are initially implemented, we may propose more stringent criteria for consolidated billing status, in keeping with the overall thrust of section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173.)

3. Other Proposed Technical and Conforming Changes

a. Definition of "Intermediary" (§ 421.3)

We are proposing to revise the definition of the term "intermediary" under existing § 421.3 to delete reference to "alternative regional intermediaries." CMS no longer allows HHAs and hospice care providers to select an alternative regional intermediary. Over the years, as the number of intermediaries in the program has decreased, the availability of alternative intermediaries for HHAs and hospices has declined. We have implemented the policy that all HHAs and hospice care facilities are to be assigned to the designated regional intermediary that serves their geographic jurisdiction. This is required for the efficient and effective administration of the Medicare program as the agency moves forward to implement the MACs.

b. Intermediary Functions (§ 421.100)

Section 1816(a) of the Act, which allowed providers to nominate an intermediary, required that only nominated intermediaries perform the functions of determining payment amounts and making payments to providers. Section 1874A of the Act, as added by section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173, eliminates the intermediary nomination process. All activities carried out under intermediary agreements will be transitioned to MAC contracts by September 30, 2011.

During the transition period, CMS will still require regulations to support its intermediary agreements. We are proposing to amend § 421.100, concerning functions to be included in intermediary agreements, to address the dual intermediary responsibilities.

We are proposing to revise existing § 421.100(i), Dual intermediary responsibilities, to delete the reference to § 421.117 from this section, as the statutory provision that made this necessary was repealed by Pub. L. 108-173.

c. Options Available to Providers and CMS (§ 421.103)

We are proposing to change the title of § 421.103 to "Payment to Providers" and to revise the contents of § 421.103 to clarify that, all providers must receive payments for covered services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries through an intermediary (under § 421.404) and eventually through a MAC (under § 421.404). We are proposing that this function must remain with the intermediaries. We would no longer allow providers to receive payments directly from CMS, nor would we allow providers to receive payments from alternative regional intermediaries. We believe the inclusion of this function is consistent with the effective and efficient administration of the Medicare program.

d. Nomination for Intermediary (§ 421.104)

We are proposing to change the title of § 421.104 to "Assignment of Providers of Services to Intermediaries During Transition to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)" and to revise the contents of the section to provide that new providers that enter the Medicare program during the transition period will be assigned to the local designated intermediary that serves the jurisdiction in which the provider is located. We believe this change is necessary as we prepare to transition from intermediary agreements and carrier contracts to contracts with the MACs. In the MAC environment, providers will be assigned based on their geographic location to the MAC that has jurisdiction for their provider type.

e. Notification of Actions on Nominations, Changes to Another Intermediary or to Direct Payment, and Requirements for Approval of an Agreement (§ 421.105 and § 421.106)

We are proposing to remove § 421.105 and § 421.106 from the regulations, as the sections would no longer be applicable with implementation of the new Subpart E.

f. Considerations Relating to the Effective and Efficient Administration of the Medicare Program (§ 421.112)

We are proposing to revise § 421.112(a). As stated previously in this proposed rule, provider requests to be assigned or reassigned to a particular intermediary will no longer be considered. However, we may deem it necessary to reassign providers if we find it is necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the program. In addition, there will no longer be a national intermediary to serve a class of providers.

g. Assignment and Reassignment of Providers by CMS (§ 421.114)

We are proposing to revise § 421.114 to specify that we may consider it necessary to assign and reassign providers if the assignment or reassignment is in the best interest of the program. Before making these determinations, we will no longer review provider requests to be reassigned to another intermediary. This is consistent with the proposed policy to eliminate a provider request to change to another intermediary or to direct payment. Under Medicare contracting reform, we require increased flexibility to realign providers to geographical jurisdictions for effective implementation of the MACs. We reserve the right to reassign providers to other jurisdictions if we deem it to be in the best interest of the program.

h. Designation of National or Regional Intermediaries (§ 421.116) and Designation of Regional and Alternative Designated Regional Intermediaries for Home Health Agencies and Hospices (§ 421.117)

We are proposing to delete § 421.116, Designation of national or regional intermediaries, and § 421.117, Designation of regional and alternative designated regional intermediaries for HHAs and hospices. The statutory provisions that made these regulations necessary were repealed by Pub. L. 108-173. Therefore, we no longer need these regulations. All providers will receive payment for covered services as described in § 421.103.

i. Awarding of Experimental Contracts (§ 421.118)

We are proposing to delete § 421.118, which specifies the provisions under which CMS may award a fixed price or performance incentive contract under the experimental authority contained in 42 U.S.C. 1395b-1 for performance of intermediary functions under § 421.100. The provisions of this section became obsolete with the enactment of section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173.

XX. Reporting Quality Data for Improved Quality and Costs Under the OPPS

(If you choose to comment of issues in this section, please include the caption "Hospital Quality Data" at the beginning of your comment.)

As noted previously, CMS' Office of the Actuary currently projects that Medicare Part B expenditures will continue to grow at a significant rate, as a result of rapid growth in the use of both physician-related services and hospital outpatient services in the original Medicare fee-for-service program. Specifically, the actuaries project that the expenditures under the OPPS in CY 2007 will be approximately $32.540 billion. This represents approximately a 9.2 percent increase over our estimated expenditure of $29.809 billion for the OPPS in CY 2006, and reflects even more rapid spending growth in recent years. As the following table shows, implementation of the OPPS has not slowed outpatient spending growth; in fact, double-digit spending growth has been occurring.

OPPS growth CY 2001 CY 2002 CY 2003 CY 2004 CY 2005 CY 2006 CY 2007
Incurred Cost 19,172 19,561 21,146 23,912 26,643 29,809 32,540
Percent Increase 2.0 8.1 13.1 11.4 11.9 9.2
Source: FY 2007 Mid-Session Review, Budget of the U.S. Government.

The current rate of growth in expenditures for hospital outpatient services is of great concern to us. As with the other Medicare fee-for-service payment systems that are experiencing rapid spending growth, brisk growth in the intensity and utilization of services is the primary reason for the current rate of growth in the OPPS, rather than general price or enrollment changes. The table below illustrates the increases in the volume and intensity of outpatient hospital services over the last several years.

CY 2002 CY 2003 CY 2004 CY 2005 (Est.) CY 2006 (Est.)
Percent Increase 3.0 2.0 8.0 8.0 10.0
Source: FY 2007 Mid-Session Review, Budget of the U.S. Government.

For outpatient hospital services, the volume and intensity for CY 2005 are estimated to continue to increase significantly at a rate of 8 percent, in excess of the long-term trend. This increase follows the 8 percent increase in CY 2004, and the growth is projected to be 10 percent in CY 2006.

As we have stated repeatedly, this rapid growth in utilization of services in the OPPS shows that Medicare is paying mainly for more services each year, regardless of their quality or impact on beneficiary health. The program should promote higher quality services, so that Medicare spending is directed in the most efficient manner toward higher quality services. Medicare payments should encourage doctors and other providers in their efforts to achieve better health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries at a lower cost. Therefore, we have been examining the concept of "value-based purchasing" in a number of payment systems. "Value-based purchasing" may use a range of incentives to achieve identified quality and efficiency goals, as a means of promoting better quality of care and more effective resource use in the Medicare payment systems. In developing the concept of value-based purchasing, we have been working closely with stakeholder partners, including health professionals and providers.

In this proposed rule, we are seeking public comment on value-based purchasing as related specifically to hospital outpatient departments. As part of our overall goal of promoting value-based purchasing in outpatient payment, we also make one specific proposal in the OPPS for CY 2007.

Section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the statute permits the Secretary to "establish, in a budget neutral manner, * * * adjustments as determined to be necessary to ensure equitable payments" under the OPPS. The absence of OPPS measures to promote high quality in the provision of services to Medicare beneficiaries creates an issue of payment equity. In general, payments to providers in Medicare's payment systems do not vary on the basis of quality or efficiency differences among the providers of services. As a result, Medicare's payment systems direct additional resources to hospitals that deliver care that is not of the highest quality. For that reason, each Medicare dollar spent does not result in the same quality and efficiency of care for Medicare beneficiaries.

We believe that the collection and submission of performance data and the public reporting of comparative information about hospital performance can provide a strong incentive to encourage hospital accountability in general and quality improvement in particular. Measurement and reporting can focus the attention of hospitals and consumers on specific goals and on hospitals' performance relative to those goals. Development and implementation of performance measurement and reporting by hospitals can thus produce quality improvement in actual health care delivery. Hospital performance measures may also provide a foundation for performance-based rather than volume-based payments, which are used in the OPPS today.

We have obtained some evidence of the potential for improving quality of care in hospitals by means of the collection and submission of performance data from the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration.1This demonstration was designed to test whether the quality of inpatient care for Medicare beneficiaries can improve when financial incentives are provided. Under the demonstration, about 270 hospitals of Premier, Inc., a nationwide alliance of not-for-profit hospitals, have been voluntarily providing data on 34 quality measures related to 5 clinical conditions: Heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, coronary artery bypass graft, and hip and knee replacements. Using the quality measures, CMS identifies hospitals with the highest quality performance in each of the five clinical areas. Hospitals scoring in the top 10 percent in each clinical area receive a 2-percent bonus payment in addition to the regular Medicare DRG payment for the measured condition. Hospitals in the second highest 10 percent receive a 1-percent bonus payment. In the third year of the demonstration, if some hospitals do not achieve absolute improvements above the demonstration's first year composite score baseline (the lowest 20 percent) for that condition, then they will have their DRG payments reduced by one or two percent, depending on how far their performance is below the baseline.

Footnotes:

1 The Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration was authorized under section 402 of Pub. L 90-248, Social Security Amendments of 1967 (42 U.S.C. 1395b-1). This section authorizes certain types of demonstration projects that waive compliance with the regular payment methods used in the Medicare program.

Following the first year of the demonstration (FY 2004), CMS awarded a total of $8.85 million to participating hospitals in the top two deciles for each clinical area. In the aggregate, quality of care improved in all five clinical areas that were measured. Preliminary information from the second year of the demonstration indicates that quality is continuing to improve, particularly for the hospitals that were initially poorest performing.2We believe that these results indicate that reporting of quality data may in and of itself lead to improved outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.

Footnotes:

2 Additional information on the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration is available on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalQualityInits/35_HospitalPremier.asp.

Since 2003, we have operated the Hospital Quality Initiative,3which is designed to stimulate improvements in inpatient hospital care by standardizing hospital performance measures and data transmission to ensure that all payers, hospitals, and oversight and accrediting entities use the same measures when publicly reporting on hospital performance. Section 501(b) of Pub. L. 108-173 authorized us to link the collection of data for an initial starter set of 10 quality measures to the hospital IPPS annual payment update. In order to implement this provision, we created the Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program. For FYs 2005 and 2006, hospitals that met the RHQDAPU program's requirements received the full IPPS annual payment update, while hospitals that did not comply received an update that was reduced by 0.4 percentage points. For FY 2005, virtually every hospital in the country that was eligible to participate submitted data (98.3 percent), and approximately 96 percent of all participating hospitals met the requirements to receive the full update. The data regarding the starter set of 10 quality measures, as well as additional, voluntarily-reported data on other quality measures, are available to the public through the Hospital Compare Web site at: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov.

Footnotes:

3 Additional information on CMS' Hospital Quality Initiative is available on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalQualityInits/.

The starter set of 10 quality measures that was established for the IPPS RHQDAPU as of November 1, 2003, are:

Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction/AMI)

• Was aspirin given to the patient upon arrival to the hospital?

• Was aspirin prescribed when the patient was discharged?

• Was a beta-blocker given to the patient upon arrival to the hospital?

• Was a beta-blocker prescribed when the patient was discharged?

• Was an ACE inhibitor given for the patient with heart failure?

Heart Failure (HF)

• Did the patient get an assessment of his or her heart function?

• Was an ACE inhibitor given to the patient?

Pneumonia (PNE)

• Was an antibiotic given to the patient in a timely way?

• Had the patient received a pneumococcal vaccination?

• Was the patient's oxygen level assessed?

For FY 2007 and each subsequent year, section 5001(a) of Pub. L. 109-171 amended section 1886(b)(3)(B) of the Act and made changes to the program established under section 501(b) of Pub. L. 108-173. These changes require us to expand the number of measures for which data must be submitted, and to change the percentage point reduction in the annual payment update from 0.4 percentage points to 2.0 percentage points for IPPS hospitals that do not report the required quality measures in a form and manner, and at a time, specified by the Secretary.

Effective for payments beginning with FY 2007, new section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(IV) of the Act requires the Secretary to begin to adopt the expanded set of performance measures set forth in the IOM's 2005 report entitled, "Performance Measurement: Accelerating Improvement."4Those measures include the HQA measures and the HCAHPS® patient perspective survey. Effective for payments beginning with FY 2008, the Secretary must add other measures that reflect consensus among affected parties and may replace existing measures as appropriate. New section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(VII) of the Act requires the Secretary to post hospital quality data on these measures on the CMS Web site. A proposed list of expanded quality measures to be used for the FY 2007 update was included in the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24093). The final expanded set of 21 quality measures for the FY 2007 update, as listed in the FY 2007 IPPS final rule, is outlined below:

Footnotes:

4 Institute of Medicine, "Performance Measurement: Accelerating Improvement," December 1, 2005, available at http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3809/19805/31310.aspx .

Heart Failure (Acute Myocardial Infarction/AMI)

• Aspirin at arrival

• Aspirin prescribed at discharge

• ACE inhibitor (ACE-I) or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARBs) for left ventricular systolic dysfunction

• Beta blocker at arrival

• Beta blocker prescribed at discharge

• Thrombolytic agent received within 30 minutes of hospital arrival

• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) received within 120 minutes of hospital arrival

• Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling

Heart Failure (HF)

• Left ventricular function assessment

• ACE inhibitor (ACE-1) or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARBs) for left ventricular systolic dysfunction

• Discharge instructions

• Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling

Pneumonia (PNE)

• Initial antibiotic received within 4 hours of hospital arrival

• Oxygenation assessment

• Pneumococcal vaccination status

• Blood culture performed before first antibiotic received in hospital

• Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling

• Appropriate initial antibiotic selection

• Influenza vaccination status

Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)

• Prophylactic antibiotic received within 1 hour prior to surgical incision

• Prophylactic antibiotics discontinued within 24 hours after surgery end time

In order to receive the full FY 2007 IPPS update, hospitals are required to continue to collect data for all 10 starter set quality measures (or begin collecting such data, if newly participating in the program) and are required to provide a written pledge to submit data on the set of 21 expanded quality measures, in addition to completing several administrative tasks regarding quality reporting. All of the measures for the IPPS RHQDAPU program are to be reported on inpatient hospital discharges.

We are proposing to employ our equitable adjustment authority under section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act to adapt the quality improvement mechanism provided by the IPPS RHQDAPU program for use in the OPPS. As we have discussed above, failure to account at all for quality in payment systems raises a fundamental issue of payment equity. In the absence of mechanisms that provide incentives for higher quality care, Medicare's payment systems can direct more resources to hospitals that do not deliver high quality care to Medicare beneficiaries.

In this rule, we are proposing to initiate a Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update under the OPPS, (OPPS RHQDAPU program) effective for payments beginning January 1, 2007. We propose to add a new § 419.43(h) to our regulations to implement this proposal. Under proposed new § 419.43(h)(1), we would initially implement an OPPS RHQDAPU program by reducing the OPPS conversion factor update in CY 2007 for those hospitals that are required to report quality data under the IPPS RHQDAPU program in order to receive the FY 2007 update, and fail to meet the requirements for receiving the full FY 2007 IPPS payment update. These hospitals would receive an update to the CY 2007 OPPS conversion factor that is reduced by 2.0 percentage points. Under proposed § 419.43(h)(2), any reduction would not affect a hospital's OPPS update in a subsequent calendar year. Hospitals that meet the IPPS RHQDAPU program's requirements for FY 2007 and receive the full IPPS annual payment update would also receive the full update to the conversion factor used to determine payments for CY 2007 under the OPPS.

For this initial phase of implementing an OPPS RHQDAPU program in CY 2007, it will be necessary to provide an exception for certain hospital outpatient departments to the requirement that quality data be submitted under the IPPS RHQDAPU program in order to receive the full OPPS update. The quality data submission requirements of the IPPS RHQDAPU program apply only to "subsection (d)" hospitals. "Subsection (d)" hospitals are defined under section 1886(d)(1)(B) of the Act as hospitals that are located in the fifty states or the District of Columbia other than those categories of hospitals or hospital units that are specifically excluded from the IPPS, including psychiatric, rehabilitation, long-term care, children's, and cancer hospitals or hospital units. In other words, the provision does not apply to hospitals and hospital units excluded from the IPPS, or to hospitals located in Puerto Rico or the U.S. territories. For the initial stage of implementing the OPPS RHQDAPU program in CY 2007, hospitals that are paid under the OPPS but that do not qualify as "subsection (d)" hospitals will continue to receive the full update to the OPPS conversion factor. However, as we discuss below, our intention is to expand the OPPS RHQDAPU in the future program by requiring all hospitals that receive payment under the OPPS to participate in the program in order to receive a full update, by appropriate expansion, adaptation, and/or extension of quality performance measures and quality reporting mechanisms.

We believe that it is fair and appropriate, for purposes of the initial phase of implementing an OPPS RHQDAPU program, to take timely and accurate reporting of IPPS RHQDAPU program quality measures into account under our equitable adjustment authority. We think that the 10 original quality measures and the expanded set of 21 process measures as reported for inpatient discharges for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care reflect the quality of care in the outpatient department as well as the inpatient hospital, so they are appropriate for initial use in the OPPS as specific measures are being developed to reflect the quality of care for hospital outpatients. We believe that hospitals generally function as integrated systems that provide health care services to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings for many of the same clinical conditions, while recognizing the different typical levels of acuity in the two settings. Hospital quality measures for multiple conditions reflect, in part, the systems of care established by hospitals in the outpatient setting such as the emergency department. Therefore, the well-developed quality measures reported for the FY 2007 IPPS regarding inpatient hospital discharges should reasonably represent the quality of care provided to hospital outpatients, so we are proposing their interim use for the CY 2007 OPPS while quality measures specific to hospital outpatients are being developed and refined. This use of multiple measures for several clinical conditions serves as a proxy for the quality of the systems of care established by hospitals. As we expand quality measurement for the hospital outpatient setting, we intend to move from measures that serve as proxies for the quality of care to actual performance measures for the outpatient setting. The discussion below focuses on the expanded list of 21 quality of care measures, as the 10 original measures continue to be included in the quality measurement expansion.

There are 7 quality measures assessing the processes of care for patients presenting to the hospital with an acute myocardial infarction, focused on the care on arrival, the promptness of interventions, and discharge care. For the common urgent condition of a patient presenting to the hospital with chest pain that results in a clinical suspicion of acute myocardial infarction, in their effort to provide consistent, high quality care that is founded on evidence-based guidelines, hospitals often utilize clinical care pathways that are standardized for such patients presenting to the emergency room of the hospital. Such care pathways generally apply to patients with specific medical conditions who present to the hospital initially as outpatients, regardless of their eventual discharge home from the outpatient department or inpatient admission. Thus, we believe that all 7 of these measures likely serve as reasonable proxies for the quality of care for patients presenting to the hospital outpatient department with chest pain related to a myocardial infarction, who commonly receive care along the continuum from outpatient to inpatient services in a hospital that provides such care in an integrated system.

Similarly, there are 7 process measures related to the care of patients with pneumonia, who often present urgently to the hospital's emergency room with symptoms suggestive of the diagnosis of pneumonia. Because of the established clinical evidence regarding assessment and treatment activities that improve the quality of care for patients with pneumonia, most of the interventions that are measured, including oxygenation assessment, drawing of blood cultures, assessment of the patient's pneumococcal and influenza vaccine status, and selection and provision of an initial antibiotic in a timely manner, would generally be performed in the outpatient department, sometimes prior to a clinical decision about the patient's ultimate need for inpatient admission. In particular, the measures of vaccine status are quality measures that may be especially appropriate as hospital outpatient prevention measures. Their use in the hospital setting provides an opportunity for quality improvement in the hospital by encouraging assessment of immunization status and appropriate provision of immunizations, so we see no reason why their reporting on hospital inpatients is not also reflective of the quality of hospital outpatient care. While we acknowledge that in general the clinical picture of patients who are admitted to the hospital with pneumonia differs from that of patients who are not hospitalized, we expect there to be many common elements in their assessment, treatment, and counseling regarding the significance of smoking as the hospital provides their initial and subsequent care in the outpatient and/or inpatient settings. Therefore, we believe that all 7 of the measures related to the treatment of pneumonia are likely appropriately reflective of the quality of the care systems established by hospitals for outpatients with a diagnosis of pneumonia.

There are 4 quality measures related to the treatment of patients with heart failure, including assessment of their cardiac function, use of certain medications in their treatment, counseling regarding smoking cessation, and provision of discharge instructions. Patients with heart failure, a common chronic medical condition, are seen frequently in hospital clinics and emergency departments with exacerbations of their symptoms. Once again, their initial treatment is often standardized and provided in the outpatient setting without consideration of their eventual discharge from the outpatient department or inpatient admission, a decision which ultimately depends on clinical considerations, including their response to treatment. Thus, we believe that all 4 of the inpatient quality measures regarding the treatment of patients with heart failure are reasonable surrogates for the quality of hospital systems of care for outpatients with heart failure.

Likewise, under the expanded list of quality measures for the FY 2007 IPPS the surgical infection prevention quality measures indicating the provision of a prophylactic antibiotic within 1 hour prior to surgical incision and prophylactic antibiotics discontinued within 24 hours after surgery end time likely serve as a reasonable representation of the quality of surgical care for hospital outpatients. Many of the same surgical procedures are commonly performed on both hospital outpatients and inpatients, sometimes in the same operating room suites with attendance by the same clinical staff. Hospitals often have standardized protocols for providing antibiotics prior to surgery and postoperatively based on the types of procedures performed, rather than on the inpatient or outpatient status of the patient, and a decision to admit a patient may not even be made until after the completion of a procedure. Thus, we have no reason to believe that the preoperative and postoperative antibiotic experiences of a patient undergoing outpatient surgery would systemically vary from that of a hospital inpatient.

In summary, we believe that quality improvement is usually a function of the entire institution as an integrated system that provides both inpatient and outpatient services to patients with an overlapping range of medical conditions. Quality improvement in a hospital inpatient department is likely to correlate with, and indeed to promote, similar quality improvement in the hospital's outpatient department and other sectors of the institution. Conversely, hospitals that fail to promote quality improvement in key sectors such as inpatient care are also unlikely to improve quality in the hospital outpatient department. We believe that the FY 2007 IPPS quality measures for multiple clinical conditions reflect the quality of hospitals' systems of care that customarily include key outpatient settings such as the emergency department. Therefore, as an interim measure while specific quality measures are being developed and refined for reporting on the quality of care to hospital outpatients, we are proposing that the initial CY 2007 OPPS RHQDAPU incorporate all of the quality measures that are applicable to the IPPS during FY 2007.

We welcome public comments on the applicability to the OPPS of the various FY 2007 IPPS quality measures as proxies for the quality of care in hospital systems that include outpatient departments, with consideration of both the 10 starter set measures and the 11 new measures in the expanded set for FY 2007.

Elsewhere in this proposed rule (section XXIII.), proposed additional quality measures for hospital reporting of quality data for the FY 2008 IPPS are discussed in detail. The proposed areas of expansion for the FY 2008 IPPS include the HCAHPS® survey, which incorporates questions measuring patients' perspectives on their hospital experiences; 3 additional measures related to the processes of surgical care to supplement the 2 initial Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) measures to be implemented in FY 2007; and 3 risk-adjusted assessments of mortality within 30 days of hospital admission for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia. For the same reasons detailed above for the FY 2007 IPPS SCIP measures, we believe that the additional surgical process of care measures are a reasonable interim proxy for the quality of surgical care for hospital outpatients.

In addition, the questions on the hospital HCAHPS® survey assess aspects of the patient's hospital experience, including communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of the staff, pain management, and discharge information. These areas of questioning are all relevant to a hospital's care for its outpatients, who may be treated in the hospital outpatient department for an extended period of time, particularly if they are in observation status or recovering from a significant surgical procedure. As described above, because hospitals generally function as integrated systems, with both inpatients and outpatients with related medical conditions passing through the same departments and interacting with similar staff, we believe that this survey of patients who have been admitted to the hospital may reasonably reflect hospital outpatients' perspectives on their care experiences as well.

Finally, with respect to the 30-day mortality measures, these measures are linked to the same 3 medical conditions for which quality process measures have already been implemented in the IPPS RHQDAPU program, in order to expand the quality data to more fully reflect the true outcomes of care. These mortality measures are risk-adjusted based on historical medical care use, including inpatient and outpatient hospital care and physician offices visits, and reflect outcomes of care specifically for Medicare patients. Since we are proposing that the full set of FY 2007 IPPS process of care quality measures are acceptable proxies for the quality of care to hospital outpatients as previously discussed, and we believe that some of the value of health care process measures is their relative ease of measurement and their ultimate relationship to health outcomes, we believe that the 30-day mortality measures for inpatients may also reflect the quality of care to hospital outpatients with the same medical conditions. In addition, in view of the common clinical courses of acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia in Medicare beneficiaries, it is highly likely that hospital outpatient services may be provided to previously hospitalized patients within the measures' timeframe of 30 days after hospital discharge, thereby contributing to their care and health outcomes.

Therefore, our intention is to adopt the full set of FY 2008 IPPS quality measures as proposed for the CY 2008 OPPS RHQDAPU program, while we continue to develop a set of specific quality measures for hospital outpatient care.

We welcome public comments on the applicability of the FY 2008 IPPS additional quality measures that are proposed in this rule to the care of hospital outpatients. We also welcome public comments on alternative measures of quality of care, including measures of the cost or efficiency of care, that are suitable for adoption to reduce the incidence of lower-quality and high-cost outpatient hospital care for Medicare beneficiaries. We will formalize our proposal regarding the CY 2008 OPPS RHQDAPU program in the CY 2008 OPPS proposed rule, which may include proposing to adopt none, some, or all of the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU measures, and may also reflect quality measures that are discussed in comments on this proposed rule.

For purposes of computing the update to the conversion factor under the OPPS in CY 2007, therefore, we are proposing to reduce the update to the OPPS conversion factor by 2.0 percentage points for any hospital that is eligible to participate in the IPPS RHQDAPU program, but that has had its IPPS payment update reduced because it failed to comply with that program's requirements. Under this proposal, hospitals that fail to qualify for the full CY 2007 OPPS update would receive payments based on a conversion factor of $60.36, reflecting an update of 1.4 percent, in place of the conversion factor of $61.551 reflecting the full update of 3.4 percent.

Under proposed § 419.43(h)(1), in order to avoid reduction to the CY 2007 OPPS update, hospitals that are eligible to participate in the IPPS RHQDAPU program must meet the requirements for receiving the full IPPS update for FY 2007. Updated procedures and requirements for the IPPS RHQDAPU program are included in the FY 2007 IPPS final rule. In addition to publication in the final rule, all revised procedures will be added to the "Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update Reference Checklist" section of the QualityNet Exchange Web site ( www.qnetexchange.org ). For purposes of determining which hospitals have not qualified to receive the full update under the OPPS for CY 2007, we will follow the determination for FY 2007 full IPPS payment update eligibility under the IPPS RHQDAPU program. These determinations will be released on or about September 1, 2006.

As we noted above, we are undertaking this initiative under the authority granted by section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act, which authorizes the Secretary to "establish, in a budget neutral manner, * * * adjustments as determined to be necessary to ensure equitable payments" under the OPPS. Proposed § 419.43(h)(3) provides that the reduction to the CY 2007 update that we will implement for hospitals that fail to meet the requirements described above will be implemented in a budget neutral manner. Therefore, if we determine that some hospitals will receive a reduced update for CY 2007 as a result of failure to meet the requirements established under this initial phase of the OPPS RHQDAPU program, we will also make an adjustment to the OPPS conversion factor, so that estimated aggregate payments under the OPPS for CY 2007, taking into account the reduced update for some hospitals, equal the aggregate payments that we estimate would have been made in CY 2007 if all hospitals received the full update to the conversion factor. As we noted above, determinations concerning which hospitals fail to meet the requirements for receiving the full update to the OPPS conversion factor in CY 2007 will be available on or about September 1, 2006. We are therefore unable at this time to determine how many hospitals will receive a reduced update in CY 2007, or to determine the budget neutrality adjustment factor that will be necessary to ensure that estimated aggregate payments under the OPPS for CY 2007 do not change as a result of implementing the proposed OPPS RHQDAPU program. However, very few hospitals have failed to qualify for the full annual updates under the IPPS RHQDAPU program. We therefore anticipate that any further adjustment to the CY 2007 conversion factor to satisfy the budget neutrality requirement under section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act will be negligible.

It is not our intention to maintain the specific requirements described above beyond a short initial phase of implementing an OPPS RHQDAPU program. Rather our intention is to develop this program beyond its initial stage in at least two ways. As we have stated previously, we believe that it is appropriate and fair during this initial phase of the OPPS RHQDAPU program, to take quality data reporting under the IPPS RHQDAPU program into consideration for purposes of determining the update for hospitals under the OPPS. However, it will be important for a fully developed OPPS RHQDAPU program to be based on reporting measures that are defined in terms of the quality considerations that are most appropriate and applicable in the hospital outpatient setting. In collaboration with health care stakeholders, we intend to begin work on a set of quality and cost of care measures specific to hospital outpatient departments for implementation in a later phase of the OPPS RHQDAPU program. We intend to implement a hospital outpatient-specific set of such quality and cost of care measures at the earliest possible date. Reporting of a more fully developed, outpatient-specific set of quality and cost of care measures may be effective for purposes of determining the update as early as CY 2009. However, in implementing the system we will allow adequate time for development of the appropriate measures; announcement of the quality and cost of care measures we have selected; consideration of comments from the hospital community, patient advocates, and other stakeholders; establishment of the requisite mechanisms for reporting the measure; and initiation of actual reporting of the measures by hospitals. As we begin to develop such a set of hospital outpatient-specific quality and cost of care measures, we welcome comments on this issue.

Specifically, we invite comments on the following (and related) questions: Which current quality and cost of care measures, such as IPPS quality measures (especially the measure set as expanded under the DRA), physician practice measures, HCAHPS®/ACAHPS®, etc., are most applicable in the hospital outpatient setting? What would be the characteristics of an ideal measure set of quality and cost of care measures for the outpatient setting? What quality and cost of care measures are currently available for the outpatient setting? What privately-led organizations or alliances are best suited to conduct needed development and consensus endorsement of outpatient quality measures?

As we discussed above, for the initial stage of implementing the OPPS RHQDAPU program in CY 2007, hospitals that are paid under the OPPS but that do not qualify as "subsection (d)" hospitals will receive the full update to the OPPS conversion factor. However, we believe that it is essential to expand the requirements of the OPPS RHQDAPU program that we are proposing to all hospital outpatient departments paid under the OPPS. We will therefore also undertake to study, for CYs 2008 and beyond, approaches to adapting and expanding the current quality and cost of care measures under the IPPS RHQDAPU program for use in reporting on the quality of outpatient care in hospitals that are paid under the OPPS but that do not qualify as "subsection (d)" hospitals. We will also begin development of mechanisms by which these hospitals can report the requisite quality data in a timely and effective manner. We welcome comments on ways in which we can expand the proposed OPPS RHQDAPU program to all hospital outpatient departments that are paid under the OPPS, and on quality and cost of care measures that are specifically appropriate for reporting by hospital outpatient departments paid under the OPPS but that do not qualify as "subsection (d)" hospitals.

Our ultimate goal is implementation of an OPPS RHQDAPU program that extends to all hospital outpatient departments that are paid under the OPPS, that is based on a set of quality and cost of care reporting measures that are specific to the hospital outpatient setting, and that is appropriately aligned with developments in quality reporting and value-based purchasing in other payment systems such as the IPPS. We will take into consideration issues related to the appropriate alignment of quality and cost of care reporting and value-based purchasing under the IPPS and OPPS during the planning process mandated by section 5001(b) of the DRA for implementation of inpatient value-based purchasing by FY 2009. We plan to include all hospital services, whether inpatient or outpatient, in the report on implementation of value-based purchasing. We have often heard from stakeholders that a more comprehensive, systematic approach to quality should be our focus. Quality reporting of inpatient and outpatient services is consistent with such comments, and will provide more comprehensive information about the quality of services provided by hospitals. We specifically request comments on the alignment of scope and other issues that should be considered during this planning process, including quality and cost of care reporting measures, data and program infrastructure, incentives, and public reporting of quality and cost of care measures under value-based purchasing.

Finally, we request comments on the most effective use of our authority under section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act, in light of the concerning evidence of rapid and uneven payment growth in the OPPS with limited evidence of patient benefit. In particular, commenters who believe that the proposed quality reporting initiative is not the most effective use of this authority should consider submitting comments on alternative, more effective approaches to using this and related authorities available to CMS under the Act to promote higher quality, more equitable care. We do not believe that the status quo, with rapid and uneven growth in spending and limited evidence of its value, is consistent with a sustainable hospital outpatient payment program and affordable health care for Medicare beneficiaries, and we expect to take further steps to address this important concern. As we have noted elsewhere, continuing rapid growth in Medicare spending that is not addressed by effective payment reforms often results in across-the-board reductions in payment rates. In addition, we seek comment on whether section 1833(t)(2)(F) of the Act also supports the proposed use of quality reporting to determine a hospital's update under the OPPS.

XXI. Promoting Effective Use of Health Information Technology

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Health Information Technology" at the beginning of your comment.)

We recognize the potential for health information technology (HIT) to facilitate improvements in the quality and efficiency of health care services. One recent RAND study found that broad adoption of electronic health records could save more than $81 billion annually and, at the same time, improve quality of care.5The largest potential savings that the study identified was in the hospital setting because of shorter hospital stays promoted by better coordinated care; less nursing time spent on administrative tasks; better use of medications in hospitals; and better utilization of drugs, laboratory services, and radiology services in hospital outpatient settings. The study also identified potential quality gains through enhanced patient safety, decision support tools for evidence-based medicine, and reminder mechanisms for screening and preventive care. Despite such large potential benefits, the study found that only about 20 to 25 percent of hospitals have adopted HIT systems.

Footnotes:

5 RAND News Release: RAND Study Says ComputerizingMedical Records Could Save $81 Billion Annually and Improve the Quality of Medical Care, September 14, 2005, available at: http://rand.org/news/press.05/09.14.html.

It is important to note the caveats to the RAND study. The projected savings are across the health care sector, and any Federal savings would be a reduced percentage. In addition, there are significant assumptions made in the RAND study. National savings are projected in some cases based on one or two small studies. Also, the study assumes patient compliance, in the form of participation in disease management programs and following medical advice. For these reasons, extreme caution should be used in interpreting these results.

In summary, there are mixed signals about the potential of HIT to reduce costs. Some studies have indicated that HIT adoption does not necessarily lead to lower costs and improved quality. In addition, some industry experts have stated that factors such as an aging population, medical advances, and increasing provider expenses would make any projected savings impossible.

In his 2004 State of the Union Address, President Bush announced a plan to ensure that most Americans have electronic health records within 10 years.6One part of this plan involves developing voluntary standards and promoting the adoption of interoperable HIT systems that use these standards. The 2007 Budget states that "The Administration supports the adoption of health information technology (IT) as a normal cost of doing business to ensure patients receive high quality care."

Footnotes:

6 Transforming Health Care: The President's HealthInformation Technology Plan, available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/technology/economic_policy200404/chap3.html.

Over the past several years, CMS has undertaken several activities to promote the adoption and effective use of HIT in coordination with other Federal agencies and with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. One of those activities is promotion of data standards for clinical information, as well as for claims and administrative data. In addition, through our 8th Scope of Work contract with the QIOs, we are offering assistance to hospitals on how to adopt and redesign care processes to effectively use HIT to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and bar coding systems. Finally, our Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration provides additional financial payments for hospitals that achieve improvements in quality, which effective HIT systems can facilitate.

We are considering the role of interoperable HIT systems in increasing the quality of hospital services while avoiding unnecessary costs. As noted above, the Administration supports the adoption of HIT as a normal cost of doing business. While payments under the OPPS do not vary depending on the adoption and use of HIT, hospitals that leverage HIT to provide better quality services may more efficiently reap the reward of any resulting cost savings. In addition, the adoption and use of HIT may contribute to improved processes and outcomes of care, including shortened hospital stays and the avoidance of adverse drug reactions. We are seeking comments on our statutory authority to encourage the adoption and use of HIT. We also are seeking comments on the appropriate role of HIT in any value-based purchasing program, beyond the intrinsic incentives of the OPPS, to provide efficient care, encourage the avoidance of unnecessary costs, and increase quality of care. In addition, we are seeking comments on promotion of the use of effective HIT through hospital conditions of participation, perhaps by adding a requirement that hospitals use HIT that is compliant with and certified in its use of the HIT standards adopted by the Secretary. We anticipate that the American Health Information Community will provide advice to the Secretary on these issues.

XXII. Health Care Information Transparency Initiative

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Transparency of Health Care Information" at the beginning of your comment.)

The United States (U.S.) faces a dilemma in health care. Although the rate of increase in health care spending slowed last year, costs are still growing at an unsustainable rate. The U.S. spends $1.9 trillion on health care, or 16 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). By 2015, projections are that health care will consume 20 percent of GDP. The Medicare program alone consumes 3.4 percent of the GDP; by 2040, it will consume 8.1 percent of the GDP and by 2070, 14 percent of the GDP.

Part of the reason health care costs are rising so quickly is that most consumers of health care-the patients-are frequently not aware of the actual cost of their care. Health insurance shields them from the full cost of services, and they have only limited information about the quality and costs of their care. Consequently, consumers do not have the incentive or means to carefully shop for providers offering the best value. Thus, providers of care are not subject to the competitive pressures that exist in other markets for offering quality services at the best possible price. Reducing the rate of increase in health care prices and avoiding health services of little value could help to stem the growth in health care spending, and potentially reduce the number of individuals who are unable to afford health insurance. Part of the President's health care agenda is to expand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), which would provide consumers with greater financial incentives to compare providers in terms of price and quality, and choose those that offer the best value.

In order to exercise those choices, consumers must have accessible and useful information on the price and quality of health care items and services. Typically, health care providers do not publicly quote or publish their prices. Moreover, list prices, or charges, generally differ from the actual prices negotiated and paid by different health plans. Thus, even if consumers were financially motivated to shop for the best price, it would be very difficult at the current time for them to access usable information.

For these reasons, DHHS is launching a major health care information transparency initiative in 2006. This effort builds on steps taken by CMS to make quality and price information available. For example, Medicare has provided unprecedented information about drug prices in the Medicare drug benefit, and is now adding to these efforts in other areas. We recently posted Medicare payment information for common elective procedures and other common admissions for all hospitals by county on our Web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HealthCareConInit/01_Overview.asp#TopOfPage. We will post geographically-based Medicare payment information for common elective procedures for ambulatory surgery centers this summer and for common hospital outpatient and physician services this fall.

In addition, a number of tools providing usable health care information are already available to Medicare beneficiaries. Consumers can access "Compare" Web sites through http://www.medicare.gov where they can evaluate important aspects of their health care options for care at a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, and dialysis facility, as well as compare their costs and coverage when choosing a prescription drug plan.

CMS is developing a transparency initiative with the goals of providing more comprehensive information on quality and costs, including more complete measures of health outcomes, satisfaction, and volume of services that matter to consumers, and more comprehensive measures of costs for entire episodes of care, not just payments for particular services and admissions. We intend for the project to combine public and private health care data to provide cost and quality of care information at the physician and hospital levels. Quality, cost, pricing, and patient information will be reported to consumers and purchasers of health care in a meaningful and transparent way. In addition, we anticipate the project will provide a national template for performance measures and a payment structure that aligns payment and performance.

XXIII. Additional Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data for the FY 2008 IPPS Annual Payment Update

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU" at the beginning of your comments.)

A. Background

Section 5001(a) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) (Pub. L. 109-171) sets out new requirements for the IPPS Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program. The IPPS RHQDAPU program was established to implement section 501(b) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) (Pub. L. 108-173). It builds on our ongoing voluntary Hospital Quality Initiative which is intended to empower consumers with quality of care information to make more informed decisions about their health care while also encouraging hospitals and clinicians to improve the quality of care.

Section 5001(a) of Pub. L. 109-171 revises the mechanism used to update the standardized amount for payment for hospital inpatient operating costs. New sections 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(I) and (II) of the Act provide that the payment update for FY 2007 and each subsequent fiscal year will be reduced by 2.0 percentage points for any "subsection (d) hospital" that does not submit certain quality data in a form and manner, and at a time, specified by the Secretary. Under sections 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(III) and (IV) of the Act, we must expand the "starter set" of quality measures that we have used since FY 2005, and to begin to adopt the baseline set of performance measures as set forth in a 2005 report issued by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences (IOM) under section 238(b) of the MMA, effective for payments beginning with FY 2007. The 2005 IOM report's "baseline" quality measures include Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA)-approved clinical quality measures, the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS®) patient perspective survey, and three structural measures. The structural measures are: (1) Implementation of computerized provider order entry for prescriptions, (2) staffing of intensive care units with intensivists, and (3) evidence-based hospital referrals. These measures originate from the Leapfrog Group's original "three leaps," and are part of the NQF's 30 safe practices.

In 2002, the Secretary of HHS initiated a partnership with several collaborators intended to promote hospital quality improvement and public reporting of hospital quality information. This collaboration is known as the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA). The collaborators include the American Hospital Association, the Federation of American Hospitals, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the National Quality Forum (NQF), the American Medical Association, the Consumer-Purchaser Disclosure Project, the American Association of Retired Persons, the American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, as well as CMS, Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), and others.

In the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule, we proposed to add to our 10-measure "starter set" of quality measures, 11 HQA-approved measures for purposes of the FY 2007 update (71 FR 24093).

Under section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(V) of the Act, for payments beginning with FY 2008, we are required to add other measures that reflect consensus among affected parties and, to the extent feasible and practicable, must include measures set forth by one or more national consensus building entities.

Commenters on the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule requested that we notify the public as far in advance as possible of any proposed expansions of the measure set and program procedures to encourage broad collaboration and to give hospitals time to prepare for any anticipated changes. Other commenters requested that we adopt additional quality measures and that we do as soon as feasible. For example, several commenters urged that we adopt the HCAHPS® patient survey as a part of the IPPS RHQDAPU program, while others suggested that we adopt more of the IOM measures as well as more outcome measures, including mortality measures that were not included in the 2005 IOM report's "baseline" quality measures. In response to these comments and as part of our continuing efforts to strengthen the IPPS RHQDAPU program, we are seeking comments on this proposal to expand, for FY 2008, the measurement set beyond those measures we proposed to adopt for purposes of the FY 2007 update. This proposed expanded set would further broaden the scope of the IPPS RHQDAPU program by including the HCAHPS® patients' perspectives of care measures as well as surgical care and mortality outcome measures.

B. Proposed Additional Quality Measures for FY 2008

1. Introduction

For FY 2008, we propose to add the following categories to the measure set:

HCAHPS® Survey

HCAHPS® is also known as Hospital CAHPS or the CAHPS Hospital Survey. The HCAHPS® survey is composed of the following 27 questions:

+ 18 substantive questions that measure critical aspects of the hospital experience (communication with doctors; communication with nurses; responsiveness of hospital staff; cleanliness and quietness of hospital environment; pain management; communication about medicines; and discharge information).

+ 4 questions that direct patients to complete only those survey questions that apply to them.

+ 3 questions to be used to adjust the mix of patients across hospitals.

+ 2 questions that support Congressionally-mandated reports, the "National Healthcare Disparities Report," and the "National Healthcare Quality Report."

Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)

+ SCIP-VTE 1: Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis ordered for surgery patient

+ SCIP-VTE 2: VTE prophylaxis within 24 hours pre/post surgery

+ SCIP Infection 2: Prophylactic antibiotic selection for surgical patients

Mortality

+ AMI 30-day mortality-Medicare patients

+ HF 30-day mortality-Medicare patients

+ Pneumonia 30-day mortality-Medicare patients

We discuss these proposed measures in detail below.

2. HCAHPS® Survey and the Hospital Quality Initiative

We have partnered with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), another HHS agency, to develop HCAHPS®. The intent of the HCAHPS® initiative is to provide a standardized survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patients' perspectives of hospital care. While many hospitals currently collect information on patients' satisfaction with care, there is currently no national standard for collecting or publicly reporting this information that would enable valid comparisons to be made across hospitals. To make the appropriate comparisons to support consumer choice, we believe it is necessary to introduce a standard measurement approach. HCAHPS® can be viewed as a core set of questions that can be combined with a broader, customized set of hospital-specific items. HCAHPS® is intended to complement the data hospitals currently collect to support improvements in internal customer services and quality related initiatives within the hospital.

Three broad goals have shaped HCAHPS®. The survey is designed to produce data on the patient's perspective on care that allows objective and meaningful comparisons between hospitals on issues that are important to consumers. In addition, public reporting of the survey results is designed to create incentives for hospitals to improve their quality of care. Also, public reporting will serve to enhance public accountability in health care by increasing the transparency of the quality of hospital care provided in return for the public investment. With these goals in mind, the HCAHPS® initiative has taken substantial steps to assure that the survey will be credible, useful, and practical.

Throughout the HCAHPS® development process, AHRQ and CMS have solicited and received a great deal of public input. AHRQ published a Federal Register notice that called for measures in July 2002 (67 FR 48477) and we solicited input on drafts of the HCAHPS® instrument and its implementation strategy (February 2003, June 2003, and December 2003-68 FR 5889, 68 FR 38346, 68 FR 68087). In addition to the public comments received, results from a 3-State Pilot Study were used to reduce the pool of 66 survey questions to 25 questions.

In addition to the development and review processes, we submitted the 25-item version of the HCAHPS® instrument to the NQF. The NQF is a voluntary consensus standard-setting organization established to standardize health care quality measurement and reporting for its review and endorsement through its consensus development process. NQF endorsement represents the consensus of numerous health care providers, consumer groups, professional associations, purchasers, Federal agencies, and research and quality organizations. Following a thorough, multi-stage review process, HCAHPS® was endorsed by the NQF board in May 2005. In the process, NQF recommended a few modifications to the instrument. As a result of the recommendations of the NQF Consensus Development Process, questions regarding courtesy and respect were added to the survey. The NQF review committee believes that these questions are important to all patients, and may be particularly meaningful to patients who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Upon the recommendation of the NQF, we further examined the costs and benefits of the 27-item HCAHPS® survey. This cost-benefit analysis of HCAHPS® was conducted by Abt Associates, Inc. The report of this analysis can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalQualityInits/downloads/HCAHPSCostsBenefits200512.pdf.

We published a Federal Register notice soliciting comments on the draft 27-item HCAHPS® Survey in November 2005 (70 FR 67476). The HCAHPSreg; survey received approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on December 22, 2005.

Shortly thereafter, we began final preparations for the voluntary national implementation (as a part of the Hospital Quality Initiative) with the support of the HQA. The HQA is a private/public partnership that includes the American Hospital Association, the Federation of American Hospitals, the Association of American Medical Colleges, JCHAO, NQF, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), CMS, AHRQ, and other stakeholders who share a common interest in reporting on hospital quality. The HQA has been proactive in making performance data on hospitals accessible to the public, thereby improving patient care.

We also offered training sessions for hospitals self-administering the survey and survey vendors acting on behalf of hospitals in February and April 2006. Since HCAHPS® was a new initiative, we decided that it was critical to hospitals, survey vendors, and CMS to acquire first-hand experience with data collection, including sampling and data submission to the QualityNet Exchange, prior to collecting data for public reporting. For hospitals participating in the national implementation of HCAHPS® on October 1, 2006, we required participation in a short dry run period of at least one month. A hospital could choose to sample and survey discharges in April, May, and/or June 2006. Data from this "dry run" are not publicly reported.

National implementation begins October 2006 for this first set of hospitals and survey vendors that will be participating in the HCAHPS® voluntary initiative The initial public reporting period will cover nine months of patient discharges (October 2006 through June 2007). In late 2007, hospital results will be publicly reported on the CMS Hospital Compare Web site ( http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov ). After the initial implementation, the Web site will contain 12 months of HCAHPS® data and will be updated quarterly.

The HCAHPS® survey is currently available in English and Spanish. During the HCAHPS® dry run and initial national implementation (discussed more fully below), we will be soliciting comments from participating hospitals and survey vendors regarding additional languages for HCAHPS®. This information can be submitted to our HCAHPS® mailbox, CMSHOSPITALCAHPS@cms.hhs.gov . From the information we receive, we will establish priorities for HCAHPS translation into additional languages.

In order for the remaining hospitals to participate in HCAHPS®, future training sessions for hospital personnel and survey vendors will take place in early 2007. Hospitals may choose to self-administer HCAHPS®, or may choose to hire a vendor who has completed the training. A brief dry run of March 2007 discharges will allow newly participating hospitals and vendors to get "first-hand" experience with all phases of the data collection and submission process. Details about the HCAHPS® requirements, and the additional requirements proposed for HCAHPS® under the IPPS RHQDAPU program, are included in section XXIII.C. and XXIII.D. of this preamble.

3. Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Quality Measures

The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) is a national quality partnership of organizations committed to improving the safety of surgical care through the reduction of post-operative complications. The primary goal of the partnership is to save lives by reducing the incidence of surgical complications by 25 percent by the year 2010. Partners in SCIP believe that a meaningful reduction in complications requires a systems approach to our challenges, which means that surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care physicians and internal medicine specialists, perioperative nurses, pharmacists, infection control professionals, and hospital executives must work together to make surgical care improvement a priority. SCIP partners coordinate their efforts through a steering committee that includes representatives of the American Hospital Association, the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, the JCAHO, the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, the Department of Veterans Affair (VA), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

SCIP is a comprehensive program, integrated into the quality improvement agenda of the CMS, JCAHO, the CDC, the American College of Surgeons, the Veterans Health Administration, as well as the other organizations that comprise the SCIP Steering Committee. There are a number of activities underway from these and other partnering organizations.

4. Mortality Outcome Measures

CMS recognizes that the current set of hospital performance measures should be expanded to more fully reflect outcomes of care. The 30-day mortality measures for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart failure (HF) and pneumonia are three separate claims-based, risk-adjusted assessments of mortality within 30 days of admission for each of the three conditions. The measures reflect outcomes of care for Medicare patients only, and rely on Medicare patients' historical medical care use, including inpatient and physician office visits and outpatient care 1 year before their hospitalizations, for the risk adjustment calculation.

The 30-day mortality rate measures for AMI and HF were endorsed by the NQF in 2005 (see http://www.qualityforum.org/news/tb3Hospspecsforweb02-10-06.pdf ). We anticipate that the 30-day mortality rate measure for pneumonia will also be endorsed by the NQF since it reflects the same underlying methodology as the other 30-day mortality measures.

In contrast to the HCAHPS® and SCIP quality measures added to the measure set for FY 2008, no additional data collection from hospitals will be required to calculate the 30-day mortality measures. All three measures can be calculated based on Medicare inpatient and outpatient claims data that are already reported to the Medicare program for payment purposes. We anticipate that we will conduct a national dry run for the AMI and HF measures in late 2006 to test implementation and educate hospitals on the methodology. During this dry run, hospitals will be given the opportunity to examine their rates and other data associated with the measures, and to provide feedback to CMS on questions related to the calculation of the rates. The rates that will be developed for the dry run will be used for quality improvement purposes and will not be publicly reported to the Hospital Compare. More information about the dry run will be provided to hospitals through QualityNet Exchange Web site ( http://www.qnetexchange.org ).

We expect to calculate and publicly report 30-day mortality rates for the AMI and HF conditions in the June 2007 update of the Hospital Compare Web site. Rates for the 30-day pneumonia mortality measure will be posted as soon as possible after we receive NQF endorsement. As is currently the case for the other measures, hospitals will be provided a 30-day period in which they will be permitted to preview their rates before publication. As is currently the case for the "starter set" measures, hospitals that have pledged to submit data for full annual payment update for FY 2008 will not be permitted to suppress or withhold publication of the rates on the Hospital Compare Web site, except under highly limited circumstances.

C. General Procedures and Participation Requirements for the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU Program

All revised procedures for FY 2008 also will be added to the "Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update Reference Checklist" section of the QualityNet Exchange Web site. This checklist also links to all of the forms to be completed by hospitals participating in the program.

To participate in the RHQDAPU program, we are proposing that hospitals must follow these steps:

• Complete all registration steps; this information can be found on "Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update Reference Checklist" located on the QualityNet Exchange Web site.

• Continue to collect data for all clinical quality measures that are currently part of the RHQDAPU program, and submit the data to the QIO Clinical Warehouse either using the CMS Abstraction Reporting Tool (CART), the JCAHO ORYX® Core Measures Performance Measurement System, or another third-party vendor tool that has met specification requirements for data transmission to QualityNet Exchange. The submission must be done through QualityNet Exchange. Because the information in the QIO Clinical Warehouse is considered QIO information, it is subject to the stringent QIO confidentiality regulations in 42 CFR Part 480.

In addition, for purposes of the annual payment update, we will continue to require hospitals to pass our validation requirements. We originally set forth these requirements in the FY 2006 IPPS final rule (70 FR 47421), and we will continue to require that hospitals achieve an 80-percent reliability. We will also continue to post information related to validation requirements on the QualityNet Exchange Web site.

In addition to these general procedures, the specific procedures below apply to these proposed additional measures.

D. HCAHPS® Procedures and Participation Requirements for the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU Program

1. Introduction

Under sections 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(III) and (IV) of the Act, CMS must begin to adopt the baseline set of performance measurements as set forth in a 2005 report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences under section 238(b) of Pub. L. 108-173, effective for payments beginning with FY 2007. The 2005 IOM report recommends that we expand the "starter" measures by including the HCAHPS® patient perspective survey. We began to adopt the IOM measures in the FY 2007 IPPS final rule, in which we adopted 11 additional HQA-approved quality measures. In this proposed rule, we are proposing to expand the set of IOM measures hospitals will be required to report to receive the full IPPS market basket update for FY 2008. In addition, section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(V) of the Act states that effective for payments beginning with FY 2008, we must add "other measures that reflect consensus among affected parties and, to the extent feasible and practicable," include "measures set forth by one or more national consensus building entities." Accordingly, we are proposing to add additional SCIP quality and measures and three 30-day mortality measures.

2. HCAHPS® Hospital Pledge and Beginning Date for Data Collection

Under the FY 2008 RHQDAPU program, we are proposing that hospitals will need to submit HCAHPS® data to the QIO Clinical Warehouse beginning with discharges that occur in the third calendar quarter of 2007 (July through September discharges). In order to meet HCAHPS® requirements for the RHQDAPU program, we are proposing that all hospitals, including hospitals new to HCAHPS® and hospitals that have been collecting data since October 1, 2006, must submit a formal pledge to CMS by July 1, 2007 stating that they will collect and submit HCAHPS® data to the QIO Clinical Warehouse starting with July 2007 discharges. We are proposing that to meet HCAHPS® requirements for the RHQDAPU program for FY 2008, all hospitals must submit this pledge to CMS.

3. HCAHPS® Dry Run

We are proposing to require that hospitals that have not had experience collecting and submitting HCAHPS® data to the QIO Clinical Warehouse as a result of participating in the 2006 voluntary initiative must participate in a dry run of the survey in March 2007. We are proposing to require the submission of March 2007 dry run data to the QIO Clinical Warehouse by July 13, 2007 from those hospitals not yet collecting and submitting HCAHPS® data.

4. HCAHPS® Data Collection Requirements

To collect HCAHPS® data, we are proposing that a hospital can either contract with an approved HCAHPS® survey vendor that will conduct the survey and submit data on the hospital's behalf to the QIO Clinical Warehouse, or a hospital can self-administer the survey without using a survey vendor provided that the hospital meets Minimum Survey Requirements as specified at ( http://www.HCAHPSonline.org/programapplication.asp ). A current list of approved HCAHPS® survey vendors can be found at http://www.HCAHPSonline.org/app_vendor.asp.

5. HCAHPS® Registration Requirements

• We are proposing that HCAHPS® registration requirements for the RHQDAPU program will include:

+ The hospital must be a registered user of QualityNet Exchange. Hospitals that are self-administering HCAHPS® or survey vendors hired by the hospitals must collect and submit HCAHPS® survey person-level data electronically to the QIO Clinical Warehouse via QualityNet Exchange, using prescribed file specifications that can be found at http://www.HCAHPSonline.org/techspecs.asp.

6. Additional Steps for HCAHPS® Participation

In order to participate in HCAHPS®, we are proposing that hospitals that self-administer the survey and survey vendors that collect and submit data on behalf of client hospitals must follow these steps:

Attend Hospital/Survey Vendor Training. Hospitals and survey vendors that intend to actually administer the survey must attend HCAHPS® training. Hospitals contracting with a survey vendor or another hospital to administer the survey on behalf of the hospital do not need to attend training. The next training session will be offered via Webinar in late January 2007. Please see http://www.HCAHPSonline.org for updated information on training opportunities and registration. At a minimum, the hospital's or survey vendor's project manager must attend the HCAHPS® training for administering the survey. Hospitals and survey vendors that attended training in February or April 2006 and are participating in the voluntary HCAHPS data submission beginning October 2006 do not need to participate in the January 2007 training sessions. In addition, we may hold short refresher training sessions for all hospitals self-administering the survey and survey vendors in the spring of 2007.

Review and follow the HCAHPS® Quality Assurance Guidelines and Updates. HCAHPS Quality Assurance Guidelines have been developed to standardize the survey data collection process and to ensure comparability of data reported through HCAHPS®. They are located on http://www.hcahpsonline.org and will also be presented at the HCAHPS® hospital/survey vendor training.

The HCAHPS® Quality Assurance Guidelines (the Guidelines) provide detailed information regarding: technical support; sampling protocols; the four allowed modes of survey administration; data specifications and coding; data preparation and submission; data reporting and the exceptions process. The Guidelines describe technical support that is available to hospitals and survey vendors administering HCAHPS® by using a toll-free number or by e-mail. It provides details regarding the protocol for sampling involving drawing a simple random sample each month from the sampling frame of eligible discharges. Sampling can be done at one time after the end of the month, or continuously throughout the month, as long as a simple random sample is generated for the month. The Guidelines include very specific information about the four allowed modes of survey administration: mail only, telephone only, a mixed methodology of mail with telephone follow up, and active interactive voice response (IVR). All modes of administration require following a standardized protocol. The Guidelines describe a standardized approach for the coding of all data from assigning the unique tracking number, the decision rules for capturing data, the file specifications, the file layout, the procedure for assigning disposition codes, the definition of a completed survey, and the procedure for calculating the total survey response rate. Data preparation and submission guidelines cover registration for data submission via the QualityNet Exchange, creation of data files, instructions for data submission via the QualityNet Exchange, and confirmation of accuracy of data. Data reporting covers internal and external reports; among them are the hospital preview reports and the public reports on CMS Hospital Compare. The Quality Assurance Guidelines describe the exceptions process to review requests for methodologies that vary from the standard HCAHPS® protocols and the appeals process if an exception is denied. For the initial implementation phase of the HCAHPS® survey, we are proposing that no exceptions to the four approved modes of survey administration will be allowed.

In addition, hospitals/survey vendors must follow any updates that are posted on http://www.HCAHPSonline.org.

Develop Hospital/Survey Vendor HCAHPS® Quality Assurance Plan. Hospitals self-administering the survey and survey vendors must develop a Quality Assurance Plan for survey administration in accordance with the Quality Assurance Guidelines presented at the HCAHPS® hospital/survey vendor training and posted on http://www.HCAHPS® online.org/programapplication.asp. The HCAHPS® Quality Assurance Plan should include the following:

+ Organizational chart

+ Work plan for survey implementation

+ Description of survey procedures and quality controls

+ Plans for quality assurance oversight of on-site work and of all subcontractors' work (including survey vendor, if used)

+ Confidentiality/Privacy and Security procedures in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

The hospital or survey vendor must make the HCAHPS ® Quality Assurance Plan available to the HCAHPS® project team upon request. The project team includes CMS, the Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) that is helping CMS implement HCAHPS, and HSAG's subcontractors for this project.

Attest to the Accuracy of the Organization's Data Collection. Hospitals self-administering the survey and survey vendors must review and agree that the HCAHPS survey was administered in accordance with the HCAHPS® Quality Assurance Guidelines.

Participate in HCAHPS® oversight activities. Hospitals and survey vendors must participate in a quality oversight process conducted by the HCAHPS® project team. Prior to July 2007, the purpose of the oversight activities will be to provide feedback to hospitals and survey vendors on data collection procedures. Starting in July 2007, CMS may ask hospitals/survey vendors to correct any problems that are found and provide follow-up documentation of corrections for review within a defined time period. If we find that the hospital has not made these corrections, CMS may determine that the hospital is not submitting appropriate HCAHPS® data for the RHQDAPU program.

As part of these activities, HCAHPS® project staff will review and discuss with survey vendors and hospitals self-administering the survey their specific Quality Assurance Plans; survey management procedures; sampling and data collection protocols; and data preparation and submission. This review may take place in-person or through other means of communication.

7. HCAHPS® Survey Completion Requirements

We are proposing that hospitals must submit complete HCAHPS® data in accordance with the HCAHPS® Quality Assurance Guidelines located at http://www.HCAHPSonline.org and made available at the hospital/survey vendor training. These requirements specify that hospitals are required to survey a random sample of eligible discharges on a monthly basis. Hospitals should target to collect at least 300 completed surveys over the public reporting period. For the initial HCAHPS® national implementation, the public reporting period is 9 months, from October 2006 through June 2007. After this initial implementation, the public reporting period will be 12 months and hospitals should be targeting to collect at least 300 completed HCAHPS® surveys over a 12 month period. The initial public reporting period is 9 months, because of the broad interest of making HCAHPS results publicly available as quickly as possible. Smaller hospitals that cannot collect 300 completed HCAHPS® surveys during a public reporting period will only be required to collect as many completed surveys as possible. A small hospital is defined for the purposes of HCAHPS® as any hospital that cannot achieve 300 completed HCAHPS® surveys during a public reporting period, because of its dearth of eligible hospital discharges during that period. For those hospitals that cannot collect 300 completed HCAHPS® surveys, we plan to note this on http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov that the results for those hospitals are based on less than 100 completed HCAHPS® surveys or between 100 and 299 completed HCAHPS® surveys.

8. HCAHPS® Public Reporting

We propose to display HCAHPS® data on our Web site for public viewing in accordance with section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(VII) of the Act, which states that the Secretary must report quality measures that relate to patients' perspectives on care on our Web site. Before we display this information, hospitals will be permitted to review their data to be made public as we have recorded it.

As we discussed above, there are 27 questions included in the HCAHPS® survey. The survey is comprised of substantive questions that directly pertain to seven domains of primary importance to the target audience: Doctor communication, nurse communication; cleanliness and quiet of the hospital environment; responsiveness of hospital staff; pain management; communication about medicines; and discharge information. It also includes two overall questions that measure the patient's overall satisfaction with the hospital and willingness to recommend the hospital.

Each of the seven domains is constructed from two or three questions from the survey and is reported as a composite score. For public reporting purposes, the seven composite scores and two overall ratings will be displayed. There will be both national and state comparisons for each of the nine reported results. We are currently conducting testing with consumers to ensure that the HCAHPS® displays on http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov are consumer friendly. Generally, for CAHPS ® measures in other settings we display bar graphs with the top response categories, such as the percent of people surveyed that gave the hospital a "10" for a 0 to 10 rating, or the percent that said their doctors "always" communicate well. Users of the site can "drill down" to get more detailed information regarding the distribution for the response categories underlying the survey questions.

9. Reporting HCAHPS® Results for Multi-Campus Hospitals

Currently, hospitals that share Medicare provider numbers combine their clinical data across campuses for submission and publication of their data. Our current plan for HCAHPS® is for these data to be combined across campuses. However, we are considering ways in which data could potentially be displayed by campus rather than by hospital system in the future. As a starting point, we are trying to determine a way to identify those hospitals that share Medicare provider numbers, which will allow CMS to denote that the measures are made up of multiple campuses on http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov. In the future, if feasible, we would like to move towards obtaining and reporting information at the campus level. We encourage comments regarding this issue.

E. SCIP Mortality Measure Requirements for the FY 2008 RHQDAPU Program

• We are proposing that hospitals be required to complete and return a written form on which they agree to participate in the RHQDAPU program for FY 2008.

• For the SCIP measures, we are proposing to require hospitals to submit data starting with discharges that occur in CY 2007. Hospitals will be required to submit data on these measures to the QIO Clinical Warehouse beginning with discharges that occur in the first calendar year quarter of 2007 (January through March discharges). We are proposing that the deadline for hospitals to submit their data for first calendar quarter of 2007 will be August 15, 2007.

• For the Mortality measures, we are proposing to use claims data that is already being collected for index hospitalizations to calculate the mortality rates, therefore, no additional data will need to be submitted by hospitals for these measures. Index hospitalization is the initial hospitalization for an episode of care. Claims data submitted to CMS for index hospitalizations occurring from July 2005 through June 2006 (3rd quarter CY 2005 through 2nd quarter CY 2006) will be used to calculate the mortality rates that will be used for FY 2008 annual payment determination. These rates will be posted on Hospital Compare in June 2007.

• We are proposing to display on our Web site data collected on the SCIP and Mortality measures for public viewing in accordance with section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(VII) of the Act. Before we display this information, hospitals will be permitted to review their data that are to be made public as we have recorded it.

F. Conclusion

We believe that our proposal to include HCAHPS®, SCIP and Mortality measures as part of the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU program's reporting requirements meets the requirements of section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(III) of the Act. This provision states that we must expand for FY 2007 and each subsequent fiscal year, consistent with sections 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(IV) through 1886(b)(3)(viii)(VII) of the Act, the set of measures that the Secretary determines to be "appropriate" for the measurement of care furnished by hospitals in inpatient settings beyond the original 10-measure starter set of quality measures that applied in FY 2005 and FY 2006.

Section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(IV) of the Act requires us to begin to adopt the baseline set of performance measures set forth in the 2005 IOM report effective for payment beginning with FY 2007. We began to adopt these measures for FY 2007 and are now proposing to adopt additional measures, including several measures that are from this report. HCAHPS® and the SCIP Infection 2 measures are measures set forth in the 2005 IOM report. Thus, we believe our proposal to expand the measure set to include HCAHPS® and SCIP Infection 2 measures for the FY 2008 IPPS RHQDAPU program meets this requirement of the Act.

Section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(V) of the Act states that effective for payments beginning with fiscal year 2008, we must add "other measures that reflect consensus among affected parties and, to the extent feasible and practicable," include "measures set forth by one or more national consensus building entities." In addition to proposing to add additional measures from the baseline measures found in the 2005 IOM report, we are proposing to add additional SCIP quality measures and three 30-day mortality measures. In selecting these measures to adopt consistent with this section for the FY 2008 payment update and thereafter, CMS is proposing to add standardized quality measures that have been adopted or endorsed by a national consensus building entity that utilizes a national consensus building process that endorses measures based on (1) its consideration of issues such as the validity, reliability, impact and feasibility of the measures, and (2) input from a wide variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, health care consumers and patients, clinicians and providers, purchasers, and researchers.

We believe that adopting measures that have been endorsed as a result of this process achieves the type of consensus that Congress envisioned in enacting section 5001(a) of Pub. L. 109-171. The NQF is one consensus building entity that administers this process and takes these factors into account when endorsing measures. NQF is a voluntary consensus standard-setting organization established to standardize health care quality measurement and reporting, for its review and endorsement through its consensus development process. NQF endorsement, which occurs following a thorough, multi-stage review process, represents the consensus of numerous health care providers, consumer groups, professional associations, purchasers, Federal agencies, and research and quality organizations. We recognize that the 30-day Pneumonia mortality is not currently NQF-endorsed. We anticipate, however, that the NQF will endorse this measure soon. We do not plan to adopt the 30-day Pneumonia mortality measure unless it is endorsed by the NQF.

The HQA is another such consensus building entity. The HQA is a public-private collaboration of numerous stakeholder groups. One goal of HQA is to identify a robust set of standardized and easy-to-understand hospital quality measures that would be used by all stakeholders in the health care system in order to improve quality of care and the ability of consumers to make informed health care choices. We also note that HQA currently relies on the NQF process as part of its process.

CMS anticipates that other consensus building entities that take into account the issues of validity, reliability, impact and feasibility of the measures and involves a wide array of stakeholders may develop.

XXIV. Files Available to the Public Via the Internet

Addenda A and B to this proposed rule provide various data pertaining to the proposed CY 2007 payments for services under the OPPS. Addenda AA, BB, and CC to this proposed rule include various data pertaining the proposed ASC list of covered procedures and payment rates for procedures furnished in ASCs in CYs 2007 and 2008, respectively.

To conserve resources and to make Addendum B more relevant to the OPPS, we are including in Addendum B of this proposed rule HCPCS codes (including CPT codes) for services that are assigned a payable status indicator under the OPPS and HCPCS codes for which we are proposing a change in status indicator and/or APC assignment for CY 2007. A list of all active HCPCS codes, regardless of their assigned payable status, is available to the public on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/hopps.

For the convenience of the public, we are also including on this same CMS Web site a table that displays the HCPCS data in Addendum B sorted by APC assignment, identified as Addendum C. In addition, we are including on the CMS Web site, in a format that can be easily downloaded and manipulated, Addendum A. Similarly, we are including Addenda AA, BB, and CC on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/asc.asp.

We are not including as addenda in this proposed rule, reprints of wage index related tables from the FY 2007 IPPS proposed rule (71 FR 24235 through 24272) as they would be used for the OPPS for CY 2007. Rather, we are providing a link on the CMS Web site at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/hopps to all of the proposed FY 2007 IPPS wage index related tables. For additional assistance, contact Anita Heygster, (410) 786-4486.

XXV. Collection of Information Requirements

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are required to provide 60-day notice in the Federal Register and solicit public comment before a collection of information requirement is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. In order to fairly evaluate whether an information collection should be approved by OMB, section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires that we solicit comment on the following issues:

• The need for the information collection and its usefulness in carrying out the proper functions of our agency.

• The accuracy of our estimate of the information collection burden.

• The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.

• Recommendations to minimize the information collection burden on the affected public, including automated collection techniques.

The following information collection requirements included in this proposed rule and their associated burdens are subject to the PRA.

We are soliciting public comment on each of the issues for the following section of this document that contain information collection requirements and are not currently approved by the OMB.

Proposed Additional Quality Measures for FY 2008: Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)

Section 5001(a) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) (Pub. L. 109-171) sets out new requirements for the IPPS Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program. Under section 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(V) of the Act, for payments beginning with FY 2008, we are required to add other measures that reflect consensus among affected parties and, to the extent feasible and practicable, must include measures set forth by one or more national consensus building entities. In this proposed rule, we are setting out the additional measures that we propose to require for FY 2008.

The burden associated with this section is the time and effort associated with collecting, copying and submitting the data. As part of the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) , we estimate that there will be approximately 3,700 respondents per year. All of these hospitals must submit SCIP Infection 1 and 3 to receive the annual payment update covering FY 2007. Additional surgical procedures covering approximately 6,000,000 discharges annually will be sampled at a 10 percent rate per hospital, so an additional 600,000 discharges will be abstracted and submitted by hospitals for the additional SCIP measures (SCIP Infection 2 and VTE 1, 2). The 10 percent sampling rate is a minimum threshold specified in the most current version of the joint CMS/JCAHO Hospital Quality Measures Specifications Manual. We estimate that it will take 450,000 hours (3/4 hour per sampled discharge) to abstract and submit data for these additional sampled discharges.

In addition, hospitals must abstract and submit additional information needed for the additional SCIP measures covering the surgical procedures already covered in SCIP Infection 1 and 3. We estimate that about 275,000 discharges will be sampled and abstracted covering these surgical procedures. We estimate that it will take an additional 137,500 hours ( 12 hour per sampled discharge) for hospitals to abstract and submit this additional information. Both estimates include overhead.

In total, we estimate that an additional 587,500 hours will be used by hospitals to abstract and submit the additional SCIP measures. This estimate includes overhead.

Further, we note that there is no additional burden associated with the incorporation of mortality outcome measures, as this information is currently collected with claims data.

We have submitted a copy of this proposed rule to the OMB for its review of the aforementioned information collection requirements.

This proposed rule also includes associated information collections for which CMS has obtained the OMB's approval. The following is a discussion of these currently OMB approved collections.

As discussed in section XXIII of this preamble, the IPPS RHQDAPU program expands upon the Hospital Quality Initiative which is intended to empower consumers with quality of care information to make more informed decisions about their health care while also encouraging hospitals and clinicians to improve the quality of care. The information collection associated with the IPPS RHQDAPU is the Hospital Quality Alliance (formerly known as the National Voluntary Hospital Reporting Initiative)-Hospital Quality Measures. The OMB approved this information collection under OMB control number 0938-0918, with an expiration date of December 31, 2008. As a result of the increase from 10 to 21 quality measures, CMS created a revised information collection request to include the new quality measures. CMS announced the revised information collection in a 60-day Federal Register notice that published on June 9, 2006 (71 FR 33458). CMS will publish a 30-day Federal Register notice prior to the submission of the revised information collection being proposed in this rule to OMB.

Further, as discussed in section XXIII. of this preamble, for FY 2008, we are proposing to expand the IPPS RHQDAPU program to include the HCAHPS® Survey, also known as the Hospital CAHPS or the CAHPS Hospital Survey. The HCAHPS® Survey is composed of 27 questions: 18 substantive questions that encompass critical aspects of the hospital experience (communication with doctors, communication with nurses, responsiveness of hospital staff, cleanliness and quietness of hospital environment, pain management, communication about medicines, and discharge information); four questions to skip patients to appropriate questions; three questions to adjust for the mix of patients across hospitals; and two questions to support congressionally-mandated reports. As explained in section XXIII. of this preamble, CMS published a Federal Register notice soliciting comments on the draft 27-item HCAHPS® Survey in November 2005 (70 FR 67476). The OMB approved the HCAHPS® Survey under OMB control number 0938-0981, with an expiration date of December 31, 2007.

Proposed Revised § 416.190(c)-Request for Review of Payment Amount

The collection of information requirements at 5 CFR 1320 are applicable to requirements affecting 10 or more entities. Proposed revised § 416.190(c) would require that a request for review of the ASC payment amount for insertion of an IOL must include all the information that CMS specifies on its Web site.

While this section of the proposed rule contains information collection requirements, we estimate that less than 10 ASCs will be affected; therefore, we believe these collection requirements are exempt from OMB for review and approval, as specified at 5 CFR 1320.3(c)(4). Consequently, this section of the proposed rule need not be reviewed by the OMB under the authority of the PRA.

If you comment on any of these information collection and record keeping requirements, please mail copies directly to the following:

Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Regulations Development Group, Attn: Melissa Musotto, CMS-1506-P,Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850; and

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, Attn: Carolyn Lovett, CMS Desk Officer, (CMS-1506-P), carolyn_lovett@omb.eop.gov. Fax (202) 395-6974.

XXVI. Response to Comments

Because of the large number of public comments we normally receive on Federal Register documents, we are not able to acknowledge or respond to them individually. We will consider all comments we receive by the date and time specified in the DATES section of this preamble, and, when we proceed with a subsequent document(s), we will respond to those comments in the preamble to that document(s).

XXVII. Regulatory Impact Analysis

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

A. Overall Impact

We have examined the impacts of this proposed rule as required by Executive Order 12866 (September 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (September 19, 1980, Pub. L. 96-354), section 1102(b) of the Social Security Act, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), and Executive Order 13132.

1. Executive Order 12866

Executive Order 12866 (as amended by Executive Order 13258, which merely reassigns responsibility of duties) directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) must be prepared for major rules with economically significant effects ($100 million or more in any 1 year).

We estimate that the effects of the OPPS provisions that would be implemented by this proposed rule would result in expenditures exceeding $100 million in any 1 year. We estimate that adding 14 procedures to the ASC list and implementing section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171) in CY 2007 would result in savings to the Medicare program of approximately $150 million. We further estimate that the revised ASC payment system and expanded list of payable ASC services which we are proposing to implement in CY 2008 would have no effect on Medicare expenditures compared to CY 2007. A more detailed discussion of the effects of the proposed changes to the ASC list of procedures for CY 2007 and the effects of proposed revisions to the ASC payment system in CY 2008 is provided in sections XXVII. C. and D. below.

In addition, we estimate that the changes that we are proposing in section XIX. of this preamble to implement Medicare contracting reform mandated by section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173 have no economic effect on current Medicare payments in CY 2007. This aspect of our proposal would amend our current Medicare contractor regulations to conform them to the statutory changes mandated by Pub. L. 108-173 and in and of itself does not affect in any way Medicare's coverage or payment policies for hospital outpatient services or any other covered Medicare services. Accordingly, we believe that this provision has no immediate economic effect on Medicare payments in CY 2007.

Further, we estimate that the changes that we are proposing in section XXIII. of this preamble to implement an expanded set of quality measures for the IPPS Reporting Hospital Quality Data for the Annual Payment Update (RHQDAPU) program in accordance with sections 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(III) and (IV) of the Act will not have a significant economic effect on Medicare payments to hospitals in CY 2007. A more detailed discussion of the effects of this proposal are included in section XXIII. of this preamble and section XXVII.F. below.

However, we estimate the total increase (from changes in this proposed rule as well as enrollment, utilization, and case-mix changes) in expenditures under the OPPS for CY 2007 compared to CY 2006 to be approximately $2.98 billion. Therefore, this proposed rule is an economically significant rule under Executive Order 12866, and a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

2. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

The RFA requires agencies to determine whether a rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. For purposes of the RFA, small entities include small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and small governmental agencies. Most hospitals and most other providers and suppliers are small entities, either by nonprofit status or by having revenues of $6 million to $29 million in any 1 year (65 FR 69432).

For purposes of the RFA, we have determined that approximately 37 percent of hospitals and 73 percent of ambulatory surgery centers would be considered small entities according to the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards. We do not have data available to calculate the percentages of entities in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, biological products, or medical instrument industries that would be considered to be small entities according to the SBA size standards. For the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry (NAICS 325412), the size standard is 750 or fewer employees and $67.6 billion in annual sales (1997 business census). For biological products (except diagnostic) (NAICS 325414), with $5.7 billion in annual sales, and medical instruments (NAICS 339112), with $18.5 billion in annual sales, the standard is 50 or fewer employees (see the standards Web site at: http://www.sba.gov/regulations/siccodes/ ). Individuals and States are not included in the definition of a small entity.

Not for profit organizations are also considered to be small entities under the RFA. There are 2,163 voluntary hospitals that we consider to be not for profit organizations to which this proposed rule applies.

3. Small Rural Hospitals

In addition, section 1102(b) of the Act requires us to prepare a regulatory impact analysis if a rule may have a significant impact on the operations of a substantial number of small rural hospitals. This analysis must conform to the provisions of section 603 of the RFA. With the exception of hospitals located in certain New England counties, for purposes of section 1102(b) of the Act, we previously defined a small rural hospital as a hospital with fewer than 100 beds that is located outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) (or New England County Metropolitan Area (NECMA)). However, under the new labor market definitions that we adopted in the November 15, 2004 final rule with comment period, for CY 2005 (consistent with the FY 2005 IPPS final rule), we no longer employ NECMAs to define urban areas in New England. Therefore, we now define a small rural hospital as a hospital with fewer than 100 beds that is located outside of an MSA. Section 601(g) of the Social Security Amendments of 1983 (Pub. L. 98-21) designated hospitals in certain New England counties as belonging to the adjacent NECMA. Thus, for purposes of the OPPS, we classify these hospitals as urban hospitals. We believe that the changes to the OPPS in this proposed rule would affect both a substantial number of rural hospitals as well as other classes of hospitals and that the effects on some may be significant although the proposed changes to the ASC payment system for CY 2007 and CY 2008 would have no effect on small rural hospitals. Therefore, we conclude that this proposed rule would have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.

4. Unfunded Mandates

Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4) also requires that agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule whose mandates require spending in any 1 year of $100 million in 1995 dollars, updated annually for inflation. That threshold level is currently approximately $120 million. The maximum nationwide cost to hospitals will be $16.9 million for HCAHPS® (Abt Report), $58.7 million in noncaptial costs for SCIP, and no cost for mortality measure. This proposed rule will not mandate any requirements for State, local, or tribal government, nor will it affect private sector costs.

5. Federalism

Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an agency must meet when it publishes any rule (proposed or final) that imposes substantial direct costs on State and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwise has Federalism implications.

We have examined this proposed rule in accordance with Executive Order 13132, Federalism, and have determined that it would not have an impact on the rights, roles, and responsibilities of State, local or tribal governments. As reflected in Table 49 we estimate that OPPS payments to governmental hospitals (including State, local, and tribal governmental hospitals) would increase by 3.0 percent under this proposed rule. The proposals related to payments to ASCs in CYs 2007 and 2008 would not affect payments to government hospitals. In addition, the proposals related to MACs and HCAHPS would not affect payments to government hospitals.

B. Effects of Proposed OPPS Changes in This Proposed Rule

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "OPPS Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are proposing several changes to the OPPS that are required by the statute. We are required under section 1833(t)(3)(C)(ii) of the Act to update annually the conversion factor used to determine the APC payment rates. We are also required under section 1833(t)(9)(A) of the Act to revise, not less often than annually, the wage index and other adjustments. In addition, we must review the clinical integrity of payment groups and weights at least annually. Accordingly, in this proposed rule, we are proposing to update the conversion factor and the wage index adjustment for hospital outpatient services furnished beginning January 1, 2007, as we discuss in sections II.C. and II.D., respectively, of this preamble. However, we are also proposing to reduce the update to the CY 2007 OPPS conversion factor by 2.0 percentage points for any hospital that is required to report quality data under the IPPS RHQDAPU for the FY 2007 update, and that fails to meet the requirements for receiving the full IPPS payment update in that payment year. We also are proposing to revise the relative APC payment weights using claims data from January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005, and updated cost report information. In response to a provision in Pub. L. 108-173 that we analyze the cost of outpatient services in rural hospitals relative to urban hospitals, we are proposing to continue increased payments to rural SCHs, including EACHs. Section II.F. of this preamble provides greater detail on this rural adjustment. Finally, we are not proposing to remove any device categories from pass-through payment status in CY 2007.

Under this proposed rule, the update change to the conversion factor as provided by statute would increase total OPPS payments by 3.4 percent in CY 2007. The update change to the OPPS conversion factor for any hospital that is required to report quality data under the IPPS RHQDAPU for the FY 2007 update, but fails to meet the requirements for receiving the full IPPS payment update in that payment year would increase OPPS payments by 1.4 percent in CY 2007. The expiration of the one-time wage reclassification under section 508 in April 2007 which is not budget neutral and an increase in the fixed-dollar outlier threshold to account for the under estimation of outlier payments in CY 2006 results in a net increase of 3.0 percent. The proposed changes to the APC weights, changes to the wage indices, the continuation of a payment adjustment for rural SCHs, and the proposed expansion of the rural adjustment to EACHs would not increase OPPS payments because these changes to the OPPS are budget neutral. However, these updates do change the distribution of payments within the budget neutral system as shown in Table 49 and described in more detail in this section.

1. Alternatives Considered

Alternatives to the changes we are proposing to make and the reasons that we have chosen these options are discussed throughout this proposed rule. Some of the major issues discussed in this proposed rule and the options considered are discussed below.

a. Alternatives Considered for CPT Coding and Payment Policy for Evaluation and Management Codes

In section IX. of this preamble, we are proposing to create five new G-codes to replace CPT clinic E/M codes, five new G-codes for emergency visits provided in Type B emergency departments, five new G-codes for emergency visits provided in Type A emergency departments to replace CPT emergency department E/M codes, and two new G-codes to replace CPT critical care codes. CMS instructed hospitals to report facility resources for clinic and emergency department visits using CPT E/M codes and to develop internal hospital guidelines to determine what level of visit to report for each patient. However, since the beginning of the OPPS, we have acknowledged that the CPT E/M codes do not adequately describe the facility resources required to perform the services. Therefore, we are proposing G-codes to be used by hospitals to report clinic and emergency visits, and critical care services, which describe hospital resource use.

We acknowledge that it can be burdensome for providers to bill G-codes rather than CPT codes. CPT has not yet created clinic and emergency department visit and critical care services codes that describe hospital resource utilization. In this case, because the current CPT E/M codes do not describe hospital visit resources, we have no alternative other than to create new G-codes. It is important to note that G-codes may be recognized by other payers.

Some hospitals have requested that they be permitted to bill emergency visit codes under the OPPS for services furnished in a facility that meets CPT's definition for reporting emergency visit E/M codes, except that these hospitals are not available 24 hours a day. For CY 2007, we are proposing to establish a set of codes for visits provided in dedicated emergency departments that have an EMTALA obligation. These codes would be billed by Type B emergency departments, specifically those that do not meet the Type A requirements. We are also proposing to establish a separate set of codes for visits provided in a specific subset of dedicated emergency departments, called Type A emergency departments, that are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and/or that do not have an EMTALA obligation solely based on providing at least one-third of their outpatient visits for the treatment of emergency medical conditions on an urgent basis without requiring a previously scheduled appointment. An alternative to this policy is to continue to uphold past policy and allow only the Type A subset of dedicated emergency departments to bill emergency department codes. However, this would not allow us to determine whether visits to dedicated emergency departments or facilities that incur EMTALA obligations but do not meet more prescriptive expectations that are consistent with the CPT definition of an emergency department have different resource costs than visits to either clinics or the Type A subset of dedicated emergency departments that meet more prescriptive expectations, including 24 hours per day, 7 days per week availability.

We must also establish payment rates for these new G-codes. For CY 2007, we are proposing to pay at five payment levels for both clinic and emergency department visits and one payment level for critical care services. We see meaningful differences among the median costs of five levels of clinic and emergency department codes that suggest that five payment levels are more appropriate than three levels. In addition, providers have indicated that it is administratively burdensome to code for five levels, but receive payment at only three levels, as has been the historical policy in the OPPS. If future data indicate that three payment levels are more appropriate, we may revert back to three payment levels. An alternative to this policy is to continue paying at three payment levels for both clinic and emergency department visits and one payment level for critical care services. However, for the reasons described above, we are proposing to pay at five levels for clinic and emergency department visits for CY 2007 to ensure that payments more accurately reflect the median costs of the services provided.

For CY 2007, we are proposing to pay emergency visits to Type B dedicated emergency departments that are not part of the specific subset identified as Type A emergency departments at the same rate as clinic visits, consistent with current policy. This payment policy is similar to our current policy that requires services furnished in emergency departments that have an EMTALA obligation but do not meet the CPT definition of emergency department to be reported using CPT clinic visit E/M codes, resulting in payments based upon clinic visit APCs. While maintaining the same payment policy for CY 2007, the reporting of specific G-codes for emergency visits provided in Type B dedicated emergency departments would permit us to specifically collect and analyze the hospital resource costs of visits to these facilities in order to determine whether a future proposal of an alternative payment policy may be warranted. An alternative would be to provide payment for services billed by Type B emergency departments at payment rates other than the clinic visit rates. However, we do not know what the hospital facility costs of these visits would be because we are unable to identify these services in our historical claims data. In some respects, their costs may resemble the costs of visits to clinics because they may not be available 24 hours per day or may not require the same high state of readiness as Type A emergency departments. In other respects, their costs may resemble the costs of visits to Type A emergency departments because they both provide predominantly unscheduled visits. Therefore, we currently would have no accurate methodology for establishing payment rates that are appropriate for visits to Type B emergency departments. Therefore, consistent with past payment policies for certain services, such as drug administration, in which we maintained current payment policies while gathering more detailed cost data, we are proposing to continue payment to Type B emergency departments at clinic visit rates while we gather hospital claims data specific to these visits to review their costs.

b. Options Considered for Brachytherapy Source Payments

Pursuant to sections 1833(t)(2)(H) and 1833(t)(16)(C) of the Act, we have paid for brachytherapy sources furnished on or after January 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2007, on a per source basis at an amount equal to the hospital's charge adjusted to cost by application of the hospital specific overall CCR. For CY 2007, we are proposing to pay for brachytherapy sources at a prospectively based rate for each source, which is assigned to a source-specific APC. We are proposing to convert the median cost to a relative weight by dividing it by the median for APC 0606, to scale the unscaled weight for budget neutrality, and to multiply the scaled weight by the conversion factor to calculate the payment rate per source. This is our standard OPPS methodology for using median costs to calculate the payment for each APC.

We considered establishing a per day payment for brachytherapy sources based on our CY 2005 claims data. While this alternative would be consistent with the philosophy of a prospective payment system and would mitigate the effects on payment of inaccurate coding of the number of sources used, we believe that a per day payment may not provide source payment variation specifically addressed to the hospital resources used under the unique clinical circumstances of each individual treatment. There is considerable clinical variation in the number of sources used for brachytherapy services, and we believe a per day payment based on an average number of sources used may not as accurately reflect appropriate payment for an individual Medicare beneficiary's treatment as the per source payment methodology. Therefore, we are not proposing to set payments on a per day basis.

We also considered continuing to make separate payment for sources of brachytherapy under the current methodology of hospital charges reduced to costs. Although hospitals are familiar with this methodology and this alternative is consistent with the requirement that sources be paid separately, we believe that to continue to pay on this basis would be inconsistent with the general methodology of a prospective payment system and would provide no incentive for a hospital to provide services efficiently and at the lowest cost. Therefore, for CY 2007, we are proposing to pay for each brachytherapy source on a per source rate that is calculated using our standard OPPS methodology.

c. Options Considered for Payment of Radiopharmaceuticals

In developing the payment policy proposal for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals for this CY 2007 proposed rule, we considered three policy options.

The first option we considered was to propose packaging additional radiopharmaceuticals, either through packaging payments for all radiopharmaceuticals with payments for the services with which they are billed or increasing the packaging threshold for radiopharmaceuticals from a cost of $55 per day to a higher amount. In contrast to other separately payable drugs where the administration of many drugs is reported with only a few drug administration HCPCS codes, only a small number of specific radiopharmaceuticals may be appropriately provided in the performance of each particular nuclear medicine procedure. Because the provision of nuclear medicine procedures always requires one or more radiopharmaceuticals, packaging more radiopharmaceuticals effectively results in some increases in the costs of the associated nuclear medicine procedures to reflect the greater packaging of the radiopharmaceuticals. A policy to package additional radiopharmaceuticals would be very consistent with the OPPS packaging principles and payment policies which generally provide appropriate payment for the "average" service and would provide greater administrative simplicity for hospitals. However, under a policy of increased packaging of radiopharmaceuticals, payments for certain nuclear medicine procedures could potentially be less than the costs of some of the packaged radiopharmaceuticals and relatively expensive and high volume radiopharmaceuticals could become packaged. In addition, our payment policy could discourage selection of the most clinically appropriate radiopharmaceutical for a particular nuclear medicine procedure, especially if that radiopharmaceutical were expensive and not commonly used so that its costs were not fully reflected in the payment for the nuclear medicine procedure.

The second option that we considered was to propose to continue the temporary CY 2006 methodology of paying for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals at charges reduced to cost, where payment would be determined using each hospital's overall CCR, and establishing our radiopharmaceutical packaging threshold at $55, as we are proposing for other drugs for the CY 2007 OPPS. This policy would provide stability to the payment methodology for radiopharmaceuticals from CY 2006 to CY 2007. As we indicated for CY 2007, this payment methodology would provide an acceptable proxy for the average acquisition of the radiopharmaceutical along with its handling cost. However, as indicated previously, we stated in the CY 2006 final rule with comment period that this payment policy was intended to be only a temporary policy, and that we would consider alternative methodologies on which to base radiopharmaceutical payments for the CY 2007 OPPS update. Paying for radiopharmaceuticals at cost provides hospitals with no incentive to supply radiopharmaceuticals in the most efficient manner. In addition, using hospitals' overall CCRs to determine payments likely results in an overestimation of radiopharmaceutical cost, which are likely reported in several cost centers such as diagnostic radiology that have lower CCRs than hospitals' overall CCRs.

The third option that we considered and are proposing for CY 2007 is to establish prospective payment rates for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals using mean costs derived from the CY 2005 claims data, where the costs are determined using our standard methodology of applying hospital-specific departmental CCRs to radiopharmaceutical charges and defaulting to hospital-specific overall CCRs only if appropriate departmental CCRs are unavailable. This proposal establishes our packaging threshold for radiopharmaceuticals at $55, as proposed for other drugs under the CY 2007 OPPS. We believe this option provides us with the most consistent, accurate, and efficient methodology for prospectively establishing payment rates for separately payable radiopharmaceuticals; in addition, this proposed methodology is consistent with how payment rates for other services are determined under the OPPS and provides for prospective payments that serve as appropriate proxies for the average acquisition costs of the radiopharmaceuticals along with their handling costs.

2. Limitations of Our Analysis

The distributional impacts presented here are the projected effects of the policy changes, as well as the statutory changes that would be effective for CY 2007, on various hospital groups. We estimate the effects of individual policy changes by estimating payments per service while holding all other payment policies constant. We use the best data available but do not attempt to predict behavioral responses to our policy changes. In addition, we do not make adjustments for future changes in variables such as service volume, service-mix, or number of encounters. As we have done in previous proposed rules, we are soliciting comments and information about the anticipated effect of these proposed changes on hospitals and our methodology for estimating them.

One limitation of our analysis in this proposed rule is that we are unable at this time to estimate the impact of our proposal to reduce the update to the CY 2007 OPPS conversion factor by 2.0 percentage points for any hospital that is required to report quality data under the IPPS RHQDAPU for the FY 2007 update, and that fails to meet the requirements for receiving the full IPPS payment update in that payment year. As we discuss in section XXIII of the preamble of this proposed rule, we are unable at this time to determine how many hospitals will receive a reduced update in CY 2007. Determinations concerning which hospitals have failed to meet the requirements for receiving the full update to the OPPS conversion factor in CY 2007 will only become available on or about September 1, 2006.

Experience with mandatory reporting of quality data under the IPPS RHQAPU indicates that only a small number of hospitals have failed to meet the requirements to receive the full update to their payments under the IPPS. However, the statute requires that the reduction to the update for those IPPS hospitals that fail to meet the quality reporting requirement will increase from 0.4 percentage point to 2.0 percentage points for purposes of payment in FY 2007. This increase in the size of the update reduction significantly increases the already strong incentive to submit quality data. We therefore believe that the already small number of hospitals that fail to meet the requirements for receiving the full update may actually decrease significantly. We expect that only very few, if any, hospitals will fail to receive the full update to the OPPS conversion factor in CY 2007. However, due to the uncertainty concerning the degree to which the increased incentive to report quality data will affect hospital behavior, we are unable to predict with any confidence the number of hospitals that will receive the reduced update under the OPPS RHQDAPU, or to incorporate any specific data concerning the impact of this proposal into impact Table 49 below.

We are also unable to determine the budget neutrality adjustment factor that will be necessary to ensure that estimated aggregate payments under the OPPS for CY 2007 do not change as a result of implementing the proposed OPPS RHQDAPU. We also expect, however, that the distributional impact of the proposal will be quite minimal. We also expect that any budget neutrality adjustment that we determine to be necessary once the determinations concerning compliance with the quality data reporting requirements become available will be correspondingly negligible. At the same time, any hospital that has reason to believe that it will not meet the requirements for receiving a full update under our proposal should be able to assess the potential impact of receiving the reduced update, simply by estimating the payments that the hospital will receive using the reduced conversion factor of $60.36, reflecting an update of 1.4 percent, in place of the conversion factor of $61.551 reflecting the full proposed update of 3.4 percent. Over time, the proposed OPPS RHQDAPU may have a discernible, positive impact on the quality of care available to Medicare beneficiaries in hospital outpatient departments. Meanwhile, the impact analysis below assumes that there will be full compliance with the requirements of the proposed OPPS RHQDAPU for purposes of receiving the full update in CY 2007, that all OPPS outpatient departments will therefore receive payments reflecting the full update in CY 2007, and that no additional adjustment to the OPP conversion factor will be necessary to ensure budget neutrality in CY 2007.

3. Estimated Impacts of This Proposed Rule on Hospitals

The estimated increase in the total payments made under the OPPS is limited by the increase to the conversion factor set under the methodology in the statute. The distributional impacts presented do not include assumptions about changes in volume and service-mix. The enactment of Pub. L. 108-173 on December 8, 2003, provided for the additional payment outside of the budget neutrality requirement for wage indices for specific hospitals reclassified under section 508 through CY 2007. Table 49 shows the estimated redistribution of hospital payments among providers as a result of a new APC structure, wage indices, and proposed adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs, which are budget neutral; the estimated distribution of increased payments in CY 2007 resulting from the combined impact of the proposed APC recalibration, wage effects, the rural SCH and EACH adjustment, and the proposed market basket update to the conversion factor; and, finally, estimated payments considering all proposed payments for CY 2007 relative to all payments for CY 2006, including the impact of expiring wage provisions and changes in the outlier threshold. Because updates to the conversion factor, including the update of the market basket and the addition of money not dedicated to pass-through payments are applied uniformly, observed redistributions of payments in the impact table largely depends on the mix of services furnished by a hospital (for example, how the APCs for the hospital's most frequently furnished services would change), the impact of the wage index changes on the hospital, and the impact of the payment adjustment for rural SCHs, including EACHs. However, total payments made under this system and the extent to which this proposed rule would redistribute money during implementation also would depend on changes in volume, practice patterns, and the mix of services billed between CY 2006 and CY 2007, which CMS cannot forecast. Overall, the proposed OPPS rates for CY 2007 would have a positive effect for all hospitals paid under the OPPS. Proposed changes would result in a 3.0 percent increase in Medicare payments to all hospitals, exclusive of transitional pass-through payments. Removing cancer and children's hospitals because their payments are held harmless to the pre-BBA ratio between payment and cost suggests that proposed changes would result in a 3.1 percent increase in Medicare payments to all other hospitals.

To illustrate the impact of the proposed CY 2007 changes, our analysis begins with a baseline simulation model that uses the final CY 2006 weights, the FY 2006 final post-reclassification IPPS wage indices without additional increases resulting from section 508 reclassifications, and the final CY 2006 conversion factor. Column 2 in Table 49 reflects the independent effects of the proposed APC reclassification and recalibration changes. Column 3 reflects the effects of updated wage indices, and the adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs. The clarification that the rural adjustment applies to EACHs is not shown separately because there are so few EACHs that the overall impact cannot be observed when payments are aggregated by type of hospital. These effects are budget neutral, which is apparent in the overall zero impact in payment for all hospitals in the top row. Column 2 shows the independent effect of changes resulting from the proposed reclassification of services codes among APC groups and the proposed recalibration of APC weights based on a complete year of CY 2005 hospital OPPS claims data and more recent cost report data. We modeled the independent effect of APC recalibration by varying only the weights, the final CY 2006 weights versus the proposed CY 2007 weights, in our baseline model, and calculating the percent difference in payments.

Column 3 shows the impact of updating the wage index used to calculate payment by applying the proposed FY 2007 IPPS wage index, combined with the impact of the proposed 7.1 percent rural adjustment for SCHs and EACHs for services other than drugs, biologicals, brachytherapy sources, and those receiving pass-through payments. The OPPS wage index used in Column 3 does not include changes to the wage index for hospitals reclassified under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173. We modeled the independent effect of updating the wage index and the rural adjustment by varying only the wage index and the inclusion of EACHs, using the proposed CY 2007 scaled weights, and a CY 2006 conversion factor that included a budget neutrality adjustment for changes in wage effects and the rural adjustment between CY 2006 and CY 2007.

Column 4 demonstrates the combined "budget neutral" impact of proposed APC recalibration, the wage index update, and the proposed rural adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs on various classes of hospitals, as well as the impact of updating the conversion factor with the market basket update. We modeled the independent effect of proposed budget neutrality adjustments and the market basket update by using the weights and wage indices for each year, and using a CY 2006 conversion factor that included the proposed market basket update and budget neutrality adjustments for differences in wages and the adjustment for rural SCHs and EACHs.

Finally, Column 5 depicts the full impact of the proposed CY 2007 policy on each hospital group by including the effect of all the proposed changes for CY 2007 and comparing them to all estimated payments in CY 2006, including those required by Pub. L. 108-173. Column 5 shows the combined budget neutral effects of Columns 2 through 4, plus the impact of increasing the outlier threshold after realigning the overall CCR calculation used to model the outlier threshold with the one used by the fiscal intermediary for payment, the impact of changing the percentage of total payments dedicated to transitional pass-through payments to 0.13 percent, and the expiration of payment for wage index increases for hospitals reclassified under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173 in April 2007. As noted in section II.D. of this preamble, because section 508 expires in April 2007 and OPPS operates on a calendar year basis, we used a blended wage index consisting of 25 percent of the IPPS wage index with section 508 and 75 percent of the IPPS wage index after section 508 expires.

We modeled the independent effect of all changes in Column 5 using the final weights for CY 2006 and the proposed weights for CY 2007. The wage indices in each year include wage index increases for hospitals eligible for reclassification under section 508 of Pub. L. 108-173, and in 2007, these provisions expire in April 2007. We used the final conversion factor for CY 2006 of $59.511 and the proposed CY 2007 conversion factor of $61.551. Column 5 also contains simulated outlier payments for each year. We used the charge inflation factor used in the proposed FY 2007 IPPS rule of 7.57 percent (1.0757) to increase individual costs on the CY 2005 claims to reflect CY 2006 dollars, and we used the most recent overall CCR for each hospital as calculated for the APC median setting process. Using the CY 2005 claims and a 7.57 percent charge inflation factor, we currently estimate that actual outlier payments for CY 2006, using a multiple threshold of 1.75 and a fixed-dollar threshold of $1,250 would be 1.25 percent of total payments, which is 0.25 percent higher than the 1.0 percent that we projected in setting outlier policies for CY 2006, due to the differences in the calculation of the overall CCR, as discussed in section II.A.1.c. of this preamble. Outlier payments of 1.25 percent appear in the CY 2006 comparison in Column 5. We used the same set of claims and a charge inflation factor of 15.15 percent (1.1515) to model the CY 2007 outliers at 1.0 percent of total payments using a multiple threshold of 1.75 and a proposed fixed-dollar threshold of $1,825.

Column 1: Total Number of Hospitals

Column 1 in Table 49 shows the total number of hospital providers (3,922) for which we were able to use CY 2005 hospital outpatient claims to model CY 2006 and CY 2007 payments by classes of hospitals. We excluded all hospitals for which we could not accurately estimate CY 2006 or CY 2007 payment and entities that are not paid under the OPPS. The latter entities include CAHs, all-inclusive hospitals, and hospitals located in Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Marianas, American Samoa, and the State of Maryland. This process is discussed in greater detail in section II.A. of this preamble. At this time, we are unable to calculate a disproportionate share (DSH) variable for hospitals not participating in the IPPS. Hospitals for which we do not have a DSH variable are grouped separately and generally include psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and LTCHs. Finally, section 1833(t)(7)(D) of the Act permanently holds harmless cancer hospitals and children's hospitals to the proportion of their pre-BBA payment relative to their costs. Because this proposed rule would not impact these hospitals negatively, we removed them from our impact analyses. We show the total number (3,864) of OPPS hospitals, excluding the hold-harmless cancer hospitals and children's hospitals, on the second line of the table.

Column 2: APC Recalibration

The combined effect of the proposed APC reclassification and recalibration, in Column 2 are typical for APC recalibration. Overall, these changes have no impact on all urban hospitals, which show no projected change in payments, although some classes of urban hospitals experience decreases in payments. However, changes to the APC structure for CY 2007 tend to favor, slightly, urban hospitals that are not located in large urban areas. We estimate that large urban hospitals would experience a decline of 0.1 percent, while "other" urban hospitals experience an increase of 0.1 percent. Urban hospitals with between 0 and 299 beds experience increases, while the largest urban hospitals, those with beds greater than 299 experience decreases of 0.1 to 0.2 percent. With regard to volume, all urban hospitals except those with volume less than 11,000 lines, experience increases in payments. The lowest volume hospitals experience the largest decrease of 7.1 percent, largely as a result of decreases in payment for partial hospitalization and psychotherapy services. Urban hospitals providing the highest volume of services demonstrate no projected change as a result of APC recalibration. Estimated decreases in payment for urban hospitals are also concentrated in some regions, specifically, Middle Atlantic, West North Central, and Pacific, with decreases of 0.3, 0.4, and 0.2 percent respectively. On the other hand, most other regions experience moderate increases and urban hospitals in the East South Central and New England experience no change as a result of APC recalibration.

Overall, rural hospitals show a modest 0.1 percent increase as a result of changes to the APC structure, and this 0.1 percent increase appears to be concentrated in rural hospitals that are not rural SCHs, which experience a 0.2 percent increase. Notwithstanding a modest overall increase in payments, there is substantial variation among classes of rural hospitals. Specifically, rural hospitals with more than 199 beds experience a decrease of 0.1 percent and rural hospitals with 150-199 beds experience the largest increase of 0.3 percent. With regard to volume, all rural hospitals, except those with the lowest volume, experience increases in payments. The lowest volume hospitals experience the largest decrease of 3.5 percent. Rural hospitals with greater than 5,000 lines of volume demonstrate projected increases of 0.1 to 0.4 percent as a result of APC recalibration. Increases ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 percent occur for rural hospitals in every region except New England, the Middle Atlantic, and the West North Central. The largest decreases are observed in New England (-0.5 percent), Middle Atlantic (-0.5), West North Central (-0.2 percent) regions.

Among other classes of hospitals, the largest observed impacts resulting from APC recalibration include an increase of 0.1 percent for nonteaching hospitals and a decrease of 0.3 percent for major teaching hospitals. Urban hospitals that are treating DSH patients and are also teaching hospitals experience decreases of 0.1 percent. We project that hospitals for which a DSH percentage is not available, including psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and long-term care hospitals would experience decreases in payments of 8.9 percent, and for the urban subset, 9.2 percent, largely as a result of proposed changes to partial hospitalization and psychotherapy payments.

Classifying hospitals by type of ownership suggests that proprietary hospitals would gain 0.4 percent, while governmental and voluntary hospitals would experience neither gains nor losses (0.0 percent change).

Column 3: New Wage Indices and the Effect of the Rural Adjustment

Changes introduced by the proposed FY 2007 IPPS wage indices together with the effect of including EACHs in the rural adjustment would have a modest impact in CY 2007, decreasing payments to rural hospitals other than SCHs slightly and having no effect overall on urban hospitals. We estimate that rural SCHs would experience an increase in payments of 0.1 percent, while all other rural hospitals experience a decrease of 0.2 percent. With respect to volume, rural hospitals with moderate volume experience decreases of 0.2 percent. For both facility size and volume, no category of rural hospitals experiences an increase greater than 0.2 percent. Examining hospitals by region reveals slightly greater variability. We estimate that rural hospitals in several regions would experience decreases in payment up to 0.7 percent due to wage changes, including New England, East South Central, South Atlantic, Mountain, and West South Central regions. However, rural hospitals in the remaining regions experience increases. We estimate that the Pacific region would see the largest increase of 0.6 percent.

Overall, urban hospitals experience no change in payments as a result of the new wage indices and the rural adjustment. With respect to facility size, we estimate that urban hospitals with less than 100 and greater than 499 beds would experience a decrease in payments of 0.1 percent. Urban hospitals with 100-299 beds experience no change. Urban hospitals with between 300-499 beds have the largest increase of 0.1 percent. When categorized by volume, urban hospitals with the largest volume experience no change in payment as a result of changes to the wage index and the presence of the rural adjustment, and urban hospitals with the lowest volume experience a 0.2 percent increase in payment. We estimate that urban hospitals in the South Atlantic, East South Central, and West South Central regions would experience modest decreases due to wage changes and the effect of the rural adjustment of no more than 0.3 percent (except for urban hospitals in Puerto Rico, with a decrease of 1.8 percent). Urban hospitals in all other regions (except New England) would experience an increase of 0.1 to 0.7 percent. Urban hospitals in the New England region would experience no change in payments.

Looking across other categories of hospitals, we estimate that updating the wage index and continuing the rural adjustment would lead major teaching hospitals to gain 0.1 percent and hospitals without graduate medical education programs are estimated to lose 0.1 percent. Hospitals serving 23-35 percent low-income patients are estimated to gain 0.1 percent. Hospitals serving no low-income patients, for which the percent of low-income patients cannot be determined and those serving more than 35 percent low-income patients lose 0.1 percent, whereas hospitals serving other percentages of low-income patients experience no change. Voluntary hospitals as classes would experience no change in payment due to wage changes and the effect of the rural adjustment. Governmental and proprietary hospitals would lose 0.1 percent.

Column 4: All Budget Neutrality Changes and Market Basket Update

The addition of the market basket update alleviates any negative impacts on payments for CY 2007 created by the budget neutrality adjustments made in Columns 2, and 3, with the exception of urban hospitals with the lowest volume of services and hospitals not paid under IPPS, including psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and LTCHs (DSH not available). In many instances, the redistribution of payments created by proposed APC recalibration offset those introduced by updating the wage indices. However, in a few instances, negative APC recalibration changes compound a reduction in payment from updating the wage index.

We estimate that the cumulative impact of the budget neutrality adjustments and the addition of the market basket update would result in an increase in payments for urban hospitals of 3.4 percent, which is equal to the market basket update of 3.4 percent. Large urban hospitals would experience an increase of 3.3 percent and other urban hospitals would experience an increase of 3.6 percent. Urban hospitals with the lowest volume experience a negative market basket update, which is largely a function of the 7.1 percent decrease in payments attributable to changes to the APC structure. Urban hospitals with moderate volume have an increase of 2.3 percent while urban hospitals with volumes greater than 10,999 lines have increases of 3.4 to 3.5 percent. When we examine the impact of the cumulative effect of APC changes, wage index and rural adjustment changes, and the market basket on urban hospitals by region, we see that urban hospitals in five regions (New England, East North Central, West South Central, Mountain, and Pacific) would experience an increase that is equal to or higher than the market basket increase. Hospitals in the remaining five regions (Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, East South Central, West North Central, and Puerto Rico) receive an increase that is less than the market basket.

We estimate that the cumulative impact of budget neutrality adjustments and the market basket update would result in an overall increase for rural hospitals of 3.4 percent, with rural SCHs experiencing an update of 3.4 percent and other rural hospitals also experiencing an update of 3.4 percent. In general, rural hospitals with less than 200 beds and rural hospitals with more than 5,000 lines of volume experience increases equal to or greater than the market basket update of 3.4 percent. We estimate that low-volume rural hospitals would experience no change (0.0 percent). Rural hospitals demonstrate variability by region. We estimate that four regions (East North Central, West North Central, West South Central, and Pacific) would experience increases larger than the market basket update. We also estimate that rural hospitals in the five remaining regions (New England, Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, East South Central, and Mountain) would receive increases that would be less than the market basket increase.

The changes across columns for other classes of hospitals are fairly moderate and most show updates relatively close to the market basket update with the exception of hospitals not paid under the IPPS. These hospitals show negative payment updates as a result of changes to payment rates for partial hospitalization and psychotherapy services. Voluntary, proprietary and governmental hospitals also show an increase equal to or greater than the market basket.

Column 5: All Proposed Changes for CY 2007

Column 5 compares all proposed changes for CY 2007 to final payment for CY 2006 and includes any additional dollars resulting from provisions in Pub. L. 108-173 in both years, changes in outlier payment percentages and thresholds, and the difference in pass-through estimates. Overall, we estimate that hospitals would gain 3.0 percent under this proposed rule in CY 2007 relative to total spending in CY 2006. When we excluded cancer and children's hospitals, which are held harmless, the gain is 3.1 percent. While hospitals would receive the 3.4 percent increase due to the market basket update appearing in Column 4 and the additional 0.04 percent for the reduction in the pass-through estimate between CY 2006 and CY 2007, we estimate that hospitals also experience a 0.25 percent loss due to outlier payments as a result of the increased threshold and the change to the overall CCR that is used to estimate outlier payments. In addition, there is a loss of 0.17 percent as a result of the expiration of the section 508 wage adjustment.

In general, urban hospitals appear to experience the largest negative impacts from the combined effects of these factors. We estimate that hospitals in large urban areas would gain 3.0 percent in CY 2007 and hospitals in other urban areas would gain 3.1 percent. We estimate that low-volume urban hospitals would experience a decrease in total payments of 3.2 percent between CY 2006 and CY 2007, largely as a result of changes to payment for partial hospitalization, psychotherapy and radiation therapy services. Hospitals reporting 5,000 to 10,999 lines of volume show an increase of 1.9 percent but all hospitals with volume larger than 10,999 lines have increases equal to or greater than 3.1 percent. Urban hospitals in all regions other than the Mountain region have overall increases that are less than the market basket increase and which range from 2.5 to 3.3 percent. Urban hospitals in the Mountain region are estimated to receive the largest increases for urban hospitals of 4.1 percent.

Overall, rural hospitals experience increases similar to those observed for urban hospitals. Overall, we estimate that rural hospitals would experience an increase in payments of 3.1 percent, which is identical to the 3.1 percent increase we project for all hospitals when we exclude the 58 hospitals that are held harmless under the law. However, we also estimate that rural SCHs would experience an increase of 2.8 percent, and that the other rural hospitals would only experience an increase of 3.3 percent. No category of rural hospitals experiences a decrease in payments between CY 2006 and CY 2007, and rural hospitals in a few regions show increases comparable to, or better than, the market basket. Rural hospitals with fewer than 150 beds and rural hospitals with volumes greater than 4,999 lines experience increases of at least 3.0 percent, the national average overall increase for all hospitals. Across the regions, rural hospitals in five regions (South Atlantic, East North Central, East South Central, West South Central, and Pacific) are projected to receive increases equal to or greater than the projected 3.0 percent increase for all hospitals. Rural hospitals in four regions (New England, Middle Atlantic, West North Central, and Mountain) are projected to receive overall increases that are less than the projected increase for all hospitals. We project that low-volume rural hospitals would experience the lowest increase in overall payment of 0.8 percent (due largely to changes in payment for partial hospitalization, psychotherapy, and radiation therapy services).

Among other classes of hospitals, we estimate that hospitals not paid under the IPPS (DSH Not Available) would experience decreases in payments between CY 2006 and CY 2007 of 5.4 percent. We estimate that major teaching hospitals would experience an increase of 2.6 percent and that nonteaching hospitals would experience an increase of 3.2 percent.

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4. Estimated Effect of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

For services for which the beneficiary pays a copayment of 20 percent of the payment rate, the beneficiary share of payment would increase for services for which OPPS payments would rise and would decrease for services for which OPPS payments would fall. For example, for an electrocardiogram (APC 0099), the minimum unadjusted copayment in CY 2006 was $4.49. In this proposed rule, the minimum unadjusted copayment for APC 0099 is $4.72 because the OPPS payment for the service would increase under this proposed rule. In another example, for a Level IV Needle Biopsy (APC 0037), in the CY 2006 OPPS, the national unadjusted copayment in CY 2006 was $228.76, and the minimum unadjusted copayment was $114.38. In this proposed rule, the national unadjusted copayment for APC 0037 is $228.76. The minimum unadjusted copayment for APC 0037 is $126.32, or 20 percent of the proposed payment for APC 0037. In all cases, the statute limits beneficiary liability for copayment for a service to the inpatient hospital deductible for the applicable year. For 2006, the inpatient deductible is $962.

In order to better understand the impact of changes in copayment on beneficiaries, we modeled the percent change in total copayment liability using CY 2005 claims. We estimate, using the claims of the 3,922 hospitals on which our modeling is based, that total beneficiary liability for copayments would decline as an overall percentage of total payments from 27.5 percent in CY 2006 (revised from 29 percent that we estimated for CY 2006 in the November 1, 2005 final rule with comment period 70 FR 68727) to 26.3 percent in CY 2007. This estimated decline in beneficiary liability is a consequence of the APC recalibration and reconfiguration we are proposing for CY 2007. In particular, the proposed changes to the emergency department visit APCs would set the copayments for these high volume services to 20 percent of the proposed payment rates, resulting in a significant reduction in beneficiary copayments.

5. Accounting Statement

As required by OMB Circular A-4 (available at http://www.whitehousegov/omb/circulars/a004/a-4.pdf , in Table 50 below, we have prepared an accounting statement showing the classification of the expenditures associated with the OPPS provisions of this proposed rule. This table provides our best estimate of the increase in Medicare payments under the OPPS as a result of the changes presented in this proposed rule on the data for 3,922 hospitals. All expenditures are classified as transfers to Medicare providers (that is, OPPS).

Category Transfers
Annualized Monetized Transfers $1.0 Billion.
From Whom to Whom Federal Government to OPPS Medicare Providers.
Category Transfers.
Annualized Monetized Transfer $250 Million.
From Whom to Whom Increase in Premium Payments from Beneficiaries to Federal Government.
Total $750 Million.

6. Conclusion

The changes in this proposed rule would affect all classes of hospitals. Some hospitals experience significant gains and others less significant gains, but almost all hospitals would experience positive updates in OPPS payments in CY 2007. Table 49 demonstrates the estimated distributional impact of the OPPS budget neutrality requirements and an additional 3.0 percent increase in payments for CY 2007, after considering the proposed market basket increase, the cost of outliers, changes to the pass-through estimate and the elimination of the section 508 adjustment of Pub. L. 108-173. The accompanying discussion, in combination with the rest of this proposed rule,2 constitutes a regulatory impact analysis.

C. Effects of Proposed Changes to the ASC Payment System for CY 2007

(If you choose to comment on issues in the section, please include the caption "CY 2007 ASC Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

We are proposing to add 14 surgical procedures to the Medicare list of ASC payable services and to implement section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, which requires the Secretary to substitute the OPPS payment amount for the ASC standard overhead amount if the standard overhead amount for facility services for surgical procedures performed in an ASC, without application of any geographic adjustment, exceeds the Medicare OPPS payment amount for the service for that year, without application of any geographic adjustment. This provision applies to surgical procedures furnished in ASCs on or after January 1, 2007, and before the effective date of the revised ASC payment system. Except for the payment changes required under section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, we are proposing no changes in CY 2007 to the ASC payment rates that are currently in effect.

The Office of the Actuary estimates that adding the 14 procedures we are proposing in section XVII. of this preamble and implementing the Pub. L. 109-171 mandate would result in a savings to the Medicare program of approximately $150 million in CY 2007.

1. Alternatives Considered

We are issuing this proposed rule to meet a statutory requirement that we update the list of approved ASC procedures at least every two years. We implement the biennial update of the list through notice and comment in the Federal Register to give interested parties an opportunity to review and comment on proposed additions to and deletions from the ASC list. The last update of the ASC list through notice and comment was effective July 5, 2005. However, the statute requires us to update the list at least every 2 years, which means we must update the list by July 2007.

2. Limitations of Our Analysis

Without datasets related to classes of ASCs which parallel the data maintained in the Medicare provider-specific files for hospitals, we cannot model distributional impacts of the proposed CY 2007 changes in the ASC list and ASC payments similar to those we prepare for our OPPS impact analysis (see Table 49). The actuarial estimate of Medicare program costs or savings resulting from the update of the ASC list and implementation of section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171 in CY 2007 is based on estimated CY 2007 utilization. As we have done in previous proposed rules, we are soliciting comments and information about the anticipated effect of these changes that we are proposing for CY 2007 to gauge their impact on individual ASCs.

3. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on ASCs

The CMS Office of the Actuary estimates that approximately 25 percent of the cases currently reported by hospitals using the 14 codes we are proposing to add to the ASC list would shift to the ASC setting in CY 2007. It estimates that the shift of these procedures to the less costly ASC setting would result in modest savings for the Medicare program.

Savings would also be realized because section 5103 of the Pub. L. 109-171 would impose a payment limit for 81 procedures on the current ASC list. The Office of the Actuary estimates that adding 14 surgical procedures to the ASC list and capping payment for 81 procedures on the current ASC list would result in a combined savings to the Medicare program of approximately $150 million in CY 2007. We have not estimated the impact of our proposed changes for CY 2007 on Medicare expenditures in subsequent years because we are proposing to implement an entirely revised payment system in CY 2008. Our analysis of the impact of that proposed payment system is discussed in section XXVII.D.

Currently, Medicare pays a facility fee to ASCs only for those procedures that have been approved for the ASC list. The addition of 14 surgical procedures to the ASC list would be beneficial to ASCs by making it possible for them to offer more surgical procedures to Medicare beneficiaries. We believe that approximately 25 percent of the annual hospital outpatient volume of the 14 procedures proposed for addition to the ASC list would move to the ASC setting in CY 2007. To the extent that hospital outpatient utilization decreases and ASC utilization increases in CY 2007, the Medicare program would realize a savings because the ASC standard overhead amount for all procedures, including the proposed additions to the ASC list, would be equal to or lower than the payment rate for the same procedures under the OPPS. Because hospitals perform a much higher volume of ambulatory surgeries overall than are performed in ASCs, we do not expect significant hospital revenue losses to result from migration of procedures that we are proposing for addition to the ASC list to the ASC setting.

4. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

The proposed changes for CY 2007 would be positive for beneficiaries in at least two respects. First, for the procedures we are proposing to add to the ASC list in CY 2007, the beneficiary copayment amount would be lower when these procedures are performed in an ASC than if they were performed in a hospital outpatient department. The difference in copayment amounts is attributable to the difference in the coinsurance rate between the ASC payment system and the OPPS. That is, the coinsurance rate for all surgical procedures payable under the ASC benefit is 20 percent of the standard overhead amount, whereas the coinsurance rate for the same surgical procedures performed in a hospital outpatient setting ranges from 20 percent to 40 percent under the OPPS. In addition, in accordance with section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171, no ASC payment rate in CY 2007 may be greater than the OPPS rate for a given procedure. Thus, due to the limitations on the ASC facility rate required by Pub. L. 109-171, beneficiaries will be assured a lower ASC copayment amount for procedures in CY 2007 than in previous years. The only exceptions would be when the ASC copayment amount exceeds the inpatient deductible. The statute requires that copayment amounts under the OPPS not exceed the inpatient deductible.

Second, beneficiary access to services would be expanded by the proposed addition of 14 surgical procedures to the ASC list. Beneficiaries would have an additional setting from which to choose were it necessary for them to undergo one of the surgical procedures that we are proposing to add the ASC list in CY 2007.

5. Conclusion

The impact on ASCs of proposed changes to the ASC payment system for CY 2007 would depend on an individual ASC's mix of patients and its payers, specifically, the proportion of its patients who are Medicare beneficiaries, whether or not the ASC chooses to perform the procedures proposed for addition to the ASC list, and whether or not the ASC provides services that will be affected by the payment limits imposed by section 5103 of Pub. L. 109-171. Overall, the Office of the Actuary estimates that the Medicare program would realize a $35 million savings as a result of implementing the changes proposed for CY 2007.

6. Accounting Statement

As required by OMB Circular A-4 (available at http://www.whitehousegov/omb/circulars/a004/a-4.pdf ), in Table 51 below, we have prepared an accounting statement showing the classification of the expenditures associated with the CY 2007 ASC provisions of this proposed rule. This table provides our best estimate of the reduction in Medicare payments under the ASC payment system as a result of the changes presented in this proposed rule for CY 2007. All expenditures are classified as transfers to Medicare providers (that is, ASC).

Category Transfers
Annualized Monetized Transfers $150 million savings.
From Whom to Whom Medicare ASC Suppliers to the Federal Government.
Annualized Monetized Transfer $50 Million Impact.
From Whom to Whom Decrease in Premium from Beneficiaries to Federal Government.
Total $100 million savings.

D. Effects of Proposed Revisions to the ASC Payment System for CY 2008

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "CY 2008 ASC Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

In CY 2008, we are proposing to implement a completely revised Medicare ASC payment system that could have a far-reaching effect on the provision of outpatient surgical services for a number of years to come. First, we are proposing to greatly expand the list of procedures that would be eligible for payment of an ASC facility fee. Second, we also are proposing to move from a limited fee schedule based on nine disparate payment groups to a payment system incorporating relative payment weights and APC groups, which are key elements of the hospital OPPS.

Implementation by January 1, 2008 of a revised ASC payment system designed to result in budget neutrality is mandated by section 626 of Pub. L. 108-173. To set ASC payment rates for CY 2008 under the revised system, we are proposing to multiply ASC relative payment weights for surgical procedures by an ASC conversion factor that we would calculate to result in the same aggregate expenditures for ASC services in CY 2008 that we estimate would have been made if the revised payment system were not implemented.

The effects of the expanded ASC list combined with significant changes in payment rates for ASC facility services would vary across ASCs, depending on whether or not the ASC limits its services to those in a particular surgical specialty area, the volume of specific services provided by the ASC, and the percentage of its patients that are Medicare beneficiaries.

The Office of the Actuary estimates that the revised payment system proposed in section XVIII. of this preamble would result in neither savings nor costs for the Medicare program. That is, because it is designed to be budget neutral, the revised ASC payment system proposed for implementation in CY 2008 would neither increase nor decrease expenditures under Part B of Medicare. The Office of the Actuary further estimates that beneficiaries would save approximately $30 million under the revised ASC payment system proposed for implementation in CY 2008 because ASC payment rates would in all cases be lower than OPPS payment rates for the same services, and because beneficiary coinsurance for ASC services is a strict 20 percent rather than the 20-40 percent coinsurance rates allowed under the OPPS. (The only exceptions would be when the copayment amount for a procedure under the revised ASC payment system exceeds the hospital inpatient deductible. Section 1833(t)(8)(C)(i) of the Act provides that the copayment amount for a procedure paid under the OPPS cannot exceed the inpatient deductible established for the year in which the procedure is performed.)

1. Alternatives Considered

We are issuing this proposal to meet a statutory requirement to implement, no later than January 1, 2008, a revised payment system for ASCs. We are proposing to implement the revised payment system and expanded list through rulemaking in the Federal Register to afford interested parties an opportunity to comment on revisions we are proposing to the policies and rules for identifying surgical procedures that would be approved for payment of an ASC facility fee and the revisions we are proposing to the ASC ratesetting methodology and payment policies and regulations under the revised ASC payment system.

Throughout section XVIII. of this preamble, we discuss the various options we considered as we developed proposals to redesign the ASC payment system in broad terms, and specific policies, such as those affecting payment for ancillary services related to surgical procedures, the definition of a surgical procedure, criteria for identifying procedures that are not safely or appropriately performed in an ASC, and so forth.

Although we propose in section XVIII. of this preamble to phase in the new ASC payment rates under the revised payment system over a 2-year period, we initially considered fully implementing the new rates for ASC services furnished on or after January 1, 2008. However, as we discuss below, our analysis of the effect that the change in payments might have on ASCs led us to propose implementation of payment rates in CY 2008 that would be based upon a 50/50 blend of the estimated current payment rate with the new payment rate. We believe that allowing a blended rate in the first year is appropriate in light of the adverse financial impact that some ASCs could potentially experience if they perform a high volume of procedures whose rates would significantly decrease under the revised system. We want to emphasize that our proposed blended payment is but one of the numerous provisions we propose in section XVIII. of this preamble as comprising the revised ASC payment system. That is, our proposal to make payment for a surgical procedure in the first year we implement the revised payment system of only 50 percent of the payment rate determined in accordance with the current payment system, would be built into and considered integral to full implementation of the revised ASC payment system proposed for CY 2008.

2. Limitations of Our Analysis

Without datasets related to classes of ASCs which parallel the data maintained in the Medicare provider-specific files for hospitals, we cannot model distributional impacts of the proposed CY 2007 changes in the ASC list and ASC payments similar to those that we prepare in our impact analysis for the OPPS (see Table 49 in section XXVII.B. above). The impacts presented here are the projected effects of the policy and statutory changes that would be effective for CY 2008, on aggregate ASC utilization and Medicare payments. We can only infer the effects of the revised payment system on different types of ASCs, for example, single or multispecialty, high or low volume, urban or nonurban ASCs, based on an overall comparison of procedure volume and facility payments between the current and the proposed payment system. Moreover, because ASCs are not required to file Medicare cost reports, we do not have those as a source of data to help evaluate whether or not the payments for ASC services are appropriate, taking into account the resources required by ASCs to perform different surgical procedures.

Because the aggregated impact tables below are based upon a methodology that assumes no changes in service mix or volumes with respect to the most recent CY 2005 ASC data, our estimates of the percent change in allowed charges based on the revised payment system for CY 2008 are necessarily limited. We believe it is likely that the volumes and service mix of procedures provided in ASCs would change significantly in CY 2008 under the revised payment system, although we are unable to accurately project these changes. At this point, our data do not enable us to confidently estimate the net potential for migration of services among ambulatory care settings that might result from implementation of the proposed revised ASC payment system. As we have done in previous proposed rules, we rely on comments and information from stakeholders to mitigate the limitations in the data available to us for analysis of the impact these proposed changes would have on individual ASCs, on classes of specialty ASCs, on hospitals, on physicians and on beneficiaries.

3. Estimated Effect of This Proposed Rule on ASCs

Some ASCs are multispecialty facilities that perform the gamut of surgical procedures from excision of lesions to hernia repair to cataract extraction; others focus on a single specialty and perform only a limited range of surgical procedures, such as eye procedures or gastrointestinal procedures or orthopedic surgery. The combined effect on an individual ASC of the proposed revised CY 2008 payment system and the proposed expanded list of procedures would depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the mix of services the ASC provides, the volume of specific services provided by the ASC, and the percentage of its patients who are Medicare beneficiaries. An individual ASC's revenues from non-Medicare sources might or might not be affected by the Medicare payment changes depending on the mix of services it provides to its non-Medicare patients and the extent to which revenues from other payors are influenced by the Medicare payment rates.

To estimate changes in Medicare payments for current ASC services, we compared estimated payment rates for CY 2008 under the current system with the estimated proposed payment rates for CY 2008 under the revised system. In analyzing these comparisons, we became concerned about the significant negative effect the new payment rates might have on Medicare revenues for certain surgical procedures that are frequently performed in ASCs. We also became concerned about the impact of the revised payment rates on ASCs that specialize in a limited number of surgical procedures for which payment would decrease under the new system. We do not want the revised payment system to cause procedures currently performed in high volume in ASCs to migrate to hospital outpatient departments in response to sudden payment reductions. On the contrary, we want to encourage procedures that are being frequently performed in ASCs at the present time to continue being performed in ASCs because, in all likelihood, the ASC has become an extremely efficient setting for high volume procedures, such as cataract extraction and colonoscopies. Moreover, we believe one of the positive outcomes of the revised ASC payment system could be to expand beneficiary and physician choice when it comes to selecting an appropriate site for ambulatory surgical services as a consequence of the expansion of surgical services available in the ASC setting and revised payment rates that pay more appropriately for ASC facility services. Therefore, to give ASCs additional time to reconfigure their case mix so that they can focus on achieving more efficient delivery of a broader range of services, we are proposing during the first year of the revised payment system (CY 2008) to pay ASCs using a blended rate, 50 percent of the CY 2007 ASC rate for surgical procedures on the CY 2007 ASC list added to 50 percent of the CY 2008 proposed ASC rate.

Table 52 shows the impact at the APC group level, sorted by APC group, of the revised payment system if we were to apply a 50/50 blend of the old ASC payment rate and the new ASC payment within the particular APC group. The APC groups shown in this table are those for which we estimate CY 2008 allowed charges under the revised payment system would exceed $5 million. Procedures assigned to these APCs account for the highest aggregate allowed charges under the current payment system. The following is an explanation of the information represented in Table 52:

• Column 1- APC Group indicates the APC classification of procedures to which the ASC expenditures are attributed. For a listing of the individual HCPCS codes assigned to the APC groups, see Addendum C of this proposed rule, which can be found on the CMS Web site.

• Column 2- Allowed Charges are the Medicare payment amounts for covered ASC surgical procedures. Allowed charges include both Medicare program payments and coinsurance and deductibles, which are the financial responsibility of the beneficiary. These amounts have been summed across all procedures provided within the particular APC by ASCs. The allowed charges are expressed in millions of dollars.

• Column 3- CY 2008 Percent Change (under 50/50 Blend): The CY 2008 impact of the revised ASC payment system under the transition is the percentage increase or decrease in allowed charges attributable to changes in the ASC payment rates for CY 2008 under a 50/50 blend of the old ASC payment rate and the new ASC payment within the particular APC group.

APC group Allowed charges (in millions) CY 2008 percent change (under 50/50 Blend)
0021-Level III Excision/ Biopsy $7 20
0022-Level IV Excision/ Biopsy 12 34
0027-Level IV Skin Repair 6 33
0028-Level I Breast Surgery 7 25
0041-Level I Arthroscopy 56 35
0042-Level II Arthroscopy 14 108
0051-Level III Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot 17 55
0053-Level I Hand Musculoskeletal Procedures 20 17
0054-Level II Hand Musculoskeletal Procedures 6 39
0055-Level I Foot Musculoskeletal Procedures 36 28
0057-Bunion Procedures 9 60
0075-Level V Endoscopy Upper Airway 14 27
0140-Esophageal Dilation without Endoscopy 10 -18
0141-Level I Upper GI Procedures 233 -12
0143-Lower GI Endoscopy 427 -11
0154-Hernia/Hydrocele Procedures 15 31
0158-Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy 63 -15
0160-Level I Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures 26 -11
0161-Level II Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures 14 35
0162-Level III Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures 11 51
0163-Level IV Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures 5 20
0184-Prostate Biopsy 8 -18
0203-Level IV Nerve Injections 9 25
0206-Level II Nerve Injections 58 -17
0207-Level III Nerve Injections 209 -12
0220-Level I Nerve Procedures 22 30
0233-Level II Anterior Segment Eye Procedures 8 17
0234-Level III Anterior Segment Eye Procedures 17 23
0240-Level III Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures 47 7
0244-Corneal Transplant 7 27
0246-Cataract Procedures with IOL Insert 1,100 -2
0247-Laser Eye Procedures Except Retinal 97 -18
0254-Level IV ENT Procedures 6 31
0672-Level IV Posterior Segment Eye Procedures 23 41
0686-Level III Skin Repair 54 -5
All Other (APC categories less than $5 million) 110 25
Total 2,785 0

Table 53 below shows the impact of the revised payment system on total payments for selected high volume procedures during the first year the revised payment system is implemented (CY 2008). These are the most frequently performed procedures at ASCs under the current Medicare payment system. The HCPCS codes are sorted in descending order by estimated allowed charges. The percent change in this table again compares payment rates for CY 2008 under the current system with our estimate of the proposed payment rates for CY 2008, incorporating a 50/50 blend of the ASC payment under the current system and the ASC payment under the revised system.

HCPCS Code Description Allowed charges (in millions) CY 2008 percent change (50/50 Blend)
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage $1,062 -2
43239 Upper gi endoscopy, biopsy 166 -13
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy 147 -11
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy 112 -11
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy 108 -11
66821 After cataract laser surgery 97 -18
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) 78 -12
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy 45 -11
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s 42 -12
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s add-on 39 -17
G0121 Colon ca scrn; not high rsk 37 -15
66982 Cataract surgery, complex 32 -2
15823 Revision of upper eyelid 29 -13
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis 28 -1
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind 26 -15
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s 25 -12
52000 Cystoscopy 24 -10
64484 Inj foramen epidural add-on 20 -12
67904 Repair eyelid defect 18 4
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire 18 -13
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery 17 30
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 17 41
28285 Repair of hammertoe 15 29
64623 Destr paravertebral n add-on 15 -12
62310 Inject spine c/t 13 -12
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 12 41
26055 Incise finger tendon sheath 11 22

Over time, we believe the current ASC payment system has served as an incentive to ASCs to focus on providing procedures for which they determine Medicare payments are adequate to support the ASC's continued operation. In our analyses of the effects of the new payment rates, we found that the ASC payment rates for many of the procedures performed most frequently in ASCs are equal to or greater than the OPPS rates for the same procedures. Conversely, procedures for which the current ASC payment rates are lower than the OPPS rates for the same procedures tend to be performed less frequently in ASCs. We believe the proposed revised payment system represents a major stride towards encouraging greater efficiency in ASCs and promoting a significant increase in the scope and breadth of surgical procedures performed in ASCs because it would more appropriately distribute payments across the entire spectrum of surgical procedures, based on a coherent system of relative payment weights. As a consequence, we expect that there would be changes in the mix of procedures provided in ASCs under the proposed revised payment system because the revised payment system would encourage ASCs to expand their service mix beyond the handful of the most lucrative procedures which comprise the bulk of ASC utilization under the current Medicare payment system.

There are also some procedures for which the current ASC and OPPS rates are roughly equivalent. Under the proposed revised payment system, those services would be paid a significantly lower amount than they are currently. We believe that in some cases the payment under the current ASC system is generous relative to ASC costs, so ASCs would in all likelihood continue performing those procedures under the proposed revised payment system. To the extent that ASCs determine that the new rates for specific services or types of procedures are inadequate relative to the costs of those services, we would expect a change in the mix of services the ASC provides.

Table 53 identifies a number of high volume procedures for which ASC payments would decrease under the revised system, although payments would increase significantly for other high volume procedures. What Table 53 does not show are the hundreds of other procedures currently on the ASC list that have very low volume, which we believe correlates with the low payment rates currently set for those procedures. Under the revised system, payment rates would increase significantly for numerous procedures that are currently underpaid when compared with payments for the same services under the OPPS. While an ASC may earn less from providing a service that has been its highest volume (and best paid) procedure under the current system because the payment rate for that procedure is lower under the revised payment system, that ASC may more than offset the reduction in revenues by beginning to perform other services for which the proposed rates under the revised system are significantly higher. The procedures displayed in Table 53 (current high volume procedures) are the highest volume procedures under the current system but we expect that other procedures will become high volume procedures under the revised system.

While Table 52 suggests that payment for some types of procedures would decrease and others would increase, considering multiple procedures as a clinically related group generally moderates some of the extreme increases and decreases in payments displayed in Table 53 for selected high volume procedures that are members of those groups. ASCs with particular capabilities for specializing in urological or gastrointestinal procedures could shift their focus to other related procedures in the same taxonomy whose payment rates were more favorable. Those specialty ASCs could potentially continue to draw upon their experiences and resources to perform other related services.

The tables above show how payment for high volume procedures currently on the ASC list would be affected by changes in payment using the ASC relative payment weights and rate setting methodology proposed under the new payment system. We also propose to add in CY 2008 hundreds of surgical procedures to the already extensive list of services for which Medicare allows payment of an ASC facility fee, creating new opportunities for ASCs to expand their range of Medicare-approved surgical procedures. Table 54 suggests some of the potential for growth that ASCs could realize under the revised payment system. The codes in this table are selected high volume procedures currently performed predominantly in the office and/or hospital outpatient setting. We believe the payment rates for these procedures under the proposed revised system would make them attractive additions to the existing surgical choices that ASCs currently offer Medicare beneficiaries in the areas of gastroenterology, urology, and pain management. Note that we have included columns to show the MPFS nonfacility rate, office volume, and a column entitled "OPPS Rate Adjusted to CY 2008 ASC Rate" that shows the proposed blended CY 2008 payment rate for each procedures that is compared to the MPFS nonfacility rate to determine which is the proposed CY 2008 rate. The procedures that are on the office-based list and, are therefore, subject to payment limitation (the lesser of the ASC rate or the MPFS nonfacility rate) are denoted with an asterisk. We have also denoted with an asterisk, those proposed CY 2008 ASC payments that are limited by the nonfacility rate.

CPT code Short descriptor Proposed CY 2007 OPPS payment rate Proposed CY 2008 MPFS nonfacilty rate Proposed CY 2008 ASC payment rate OPPS or physician office volume Payment for office-based procedure if no payment cap
45300* Proctosigmoidoscopy dx $295.48 $60.03 $60.03 39524 $183.19
45330* Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy 295.48 81.86 81.86 42684 183.19
46600* Diagnostic anoscopy 38.23 51.50 23.70 80577 23.70
46934 Destruction of hemorrhoids 792.64 177.36 177.36 34423 491.43
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2,678.23 N/A 1,660.48 30,029 1,660.48
47563 Laparo cholecystectomy/graph 2,678.23 N/A 1,660.48 13,979 1,660.48
50590 Fragmenting of kidney stone 2,734.57 N/A 1,683.45 26,549.00 1,683.45
53850* Prostatic microwave thermotx 2,604.69 2,459.51 1,653.04 31796 1,653.04
53852* Prostatic rf thermotx 2,604.69 2,320.01 1,653.04 8574 1,653.04
61795 Brain surgery using computer 338.56 N/A 209.90 1,067 209.90
62368* Analyze spine infusion pump 173.90 21.83 21.83 122336 107.82
64450* N block, other peripheral 138.43 42.29 42.29 132194 85.83
64612* Destroy nerve, face muscle 138.43 68.90 68.90 35679 85.83
64640* Injection treatment of nerve 341.23 189.09 189.09 79126 211.56

Unlike hospital outpatient departments, ASCs typically provide only a select set of procedures, and those procedures are generally performed on a scheduled, elective basis, affording ASCs much greater control over their case mix and costs than is possible for a typical hospital outpatient department. We expect that, as a result of implementation of the changes proposed under the revised ASC payment system, some procedures for which payment would decrease could migrate to other ambulatory settings. Conversely, we expect ASC volume to increase for those procedures for which payment rates go up under the revised payment system. These decisions will be made at the individual ASC level, depending on its physician staff, types of patients and its payors, and other considerations.

4. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule on Beneficiaries

We estimate that the proposed changes for CY 2008 would be positive for beneficiaries in at least two respects. The ASC coinsurance rate is set at 20 percent rather than between 20 percent and 40 percent as is the case under the OPPS. Because ASC payment rates under the revised payment system are lower than payment rates for the same procedures under the OPPS, the beneficiary copayment amount under the ASC payment system would generally be less than the OPPS copayment amount for like services. (The only exceptions would be when the ASC copayment amount exceeds the inpatient deductible. The statute requires that copayment amounts under the OPPS not exceed the inpatient deductible.)

In addition to the potential for reduced copayments, beneficiary access to services could be expanded as a result of the addition of the proposed 763 surgical procedures to the ASC list of services eligible for Medicare payment. We expect that ASCs would provide a broader range of surgical services under the revised system and that beneficiaries would benefit from having access to a greater variety of surgical procedures in ASCs.

5. Conclusion

The proposed changes to the ASC payment system for CY 2008 would affect each of the more than 4,000 ASCs currently approved for participation in the Medicare program. The effect on an individual ASC will depend on the ASC's mix of patients, the proportion of their patients that are Medicare beneficiaries, the degree to which the payments for the procedures offered by the ASC are changed under the proposed revised system, and the degree to which the ASC chooses to provide a different set of procedures. The revised payment system is designed to result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures that would be made under the ASC benefit if the revised system were not implemented. The budget neutrality of the new payment system would not be affected by the proposed two year transition to full implementation of the new payment rates.

E. Effects of the Medicare Contracting Reform Mandate

(If you choose to comment on issues in this section, please include the caption "Medicare Contracting Reform Impact" at the beginning of your comment.)

In section XIX. of this preamble, we discuss our proposal to revise the regulations under 42 CFR Part 421, Subpart B for Medicare intermediaries and carriers to conform the regulations to the statutory changes mandated by section 1874A of the Act as added by section 911 of Pub. L. 108-173, which took effect on October 1, 2005. As discussed in section XIX. of this preamble, section 1874A of the Act is intended to improve Medicare's administrative services to beneficiaries and health care providers and to bring standard contracting principles to Medicare, such as competition and performance incentives, which the government has long applied to other Federal programs under the FAR. This provision requires that CMS replace its current claims payment contractors by October 1, 2011 with new contract entities referred to as MACs. We believe that this provision has no immediate economic effect on Medicare payments in CY 2007 because it is administrative in nature and does not change Medicare's coverage and reimbursement policies for hospital outpatient services or any other covered Medicare services.

F. Effects of Proposed Additional Quality Measures and Procedures for Hospital Reporting of Quality Data for IPPS FY 2008

We have tried to minimize the costs of HCAHPS®, including minimizing the impact on small/rural hospitals. While there are no capital or operational/maintenance costs associated with the implementation of HCAHPS®, there are costs for collecting the data. The nationwide cost of conducting the HCAHPS® survey are estimated to be between $3.6 million and $16.9 million per year assuming approximately 3,700 hospitals (see Abt Associates, Inc. report, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HospitalQualityInits/downloads/HCAHPS®CostsBenefits200512.pdf ).

We have reduced the burden for small/rural hospitals by making it possible to conduct the HCAHPS® survey without hiring a survey vendor; we have provided a free online data entry tool to simplify submission for reporting; we have required significantly fewer completed surveys of small hospitals than of larger hospitals; and we have permitted four different modes of survey administration, which will allow hospitals to administer the survey in the manner most familiar to them.

In addition, hospitals that are self-administering the survey (or their survey vendor, if the hospital chooses to employ one) beginning in 2007 will participate in free HCAHPS® training offered via Webinar in January 2007. All hospitals that join in 2007 will be required to participate in a month-long dry run in March 2007. Hospitals that chose not to participate in HCAHPS® will not meet the HCAHPS® requirements necessary to receive the full market basket update for FY 2008.

The costs of collecting HCAHPS® patient survey data will vary across hospitals depending on the method used to collect patient survey data, the number of patients surveyed, and whether HCAHPS® is incorporated into their existing patient satisfaction surveys. While hospitals may choose to administer HCAHPS® as a stand-alone survey, there are significant cost savings associated with combining HCAHPS® with existing surveys. Hospitals will have a financial incentive to administer a single survey that includes both HCAHPS® and information necessary to support quality improvement activities.

We have cited a cost/benefit report showing that the costs of conducting HCAHPS® would be as follows. HCAHPS® collected as a separate survey is between $11.00 and $15.25 per complete survey ($3,300 to $4,575 per hospital), assuming that 80-85 percent of hospitals collect HCAHPS® by mail and the remainder by phone or active IVR. It would be considerably less expensive to combine HCAHPS® with existing surveys. In a combined survey, it is estimated that it would cost only $3.26 per complete survey (or $978 per hospital) to incorporate the 27-item HCAHPS® instrument into existing surveys. Depending on the proportion of hospitals that incorporate HCAHPS® into existing surveys, it is therefore estimated that the costs of HCAHPS® is between $3.6 million and $16.9 million per year (Abt Associates, Inc. report, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ HospitalQualityInits/downloads/HCAHPS®CostsBenefits200512.pdf ).

We have made provisions to reduce the burden of the HCAHPS® initiative for small/rural hospitals. As a cost savings provisions for all hospitals (but one that is particularly useful for small hospitals), a free on-line tool for data entry is available to hospitals choosing to conduct data entry themselves in lieu of contracting with a survey vendor for this service. The sample size requirements are reduced for small hospitals unable to achieve 300 completed surveys. For all hospitals, we are allowing four modes of survey administration (mail, telephone, combination of mail and telephone, and active interactive voice recognition), and we are allowing for hospitals to either use a vendor or conduct the survey on their own. Additionally, we are allowing hospitals to integrate the HCAHPS® survey with their own patient satisfaction surveys. This option provides significant cost savings to conduct HCAHPS® annually: for the mail mode, it is estimated to cost $603 per hospital; and for the telephone mode, it is estimated to be $2,478 per hospital. For hospitals collecting 100 completed surveys, it costs about $326 annually per hospital. CMS is providing free HCAHPS® training and materials and the cost of reporting HCAHPS® results to CMS is minimal.

The benefits of public reporting for hospitals are great. There are multiple reports of hospitals being motivated by these data and using them for improvement. Not only is there more consistent evidence regarding hospital impact, but there are also several well-designed studies that have found at least some impact on hospital clinical performance (Abt report).

HCAHPS® provides many benefits to hospitals and also to society at-large. The HCAHPS® initiative has taken substantial steps to assure that the survey will be credible, useful, and practical. First, the survey is designed to produce comparable data on the patient's perspective on care that allows objective and meaningful comparisons between hospitals on domains that are important to consumers. Second, public reporting of the survey results is designed to create incentives for hospitals to improve their quality of care. Third, public reporting will serve to enhance public accountability in health care by increasing the transparency of the quality of hospital care provided in return for the public investment. For the public at-large, there is the potential benefit of improved health through improvements in hospital care.

The intent of having the HCAHPS® initiative that resulted in a unique hospital survey is to provide one standardized instrument and accompanying data collection methodology that is in the public domain for measuring patients' perspectives on hospital care. While many hospitals currently collect information on patients' satisfaction with care, there is no one national standard for collecting or publicly reporting this information that would enable valid comparisons to be made across all hospitals. In order to make "apples to apples" comparisons to support consumer choice, it is necessary to introduce a standard measurement approach. HCAHPS® can be viewed as a core set of questions that can be combined with a broader, customized set of hospital-specific items. HCAHPS® is meant to complement the data hospitals currently collect to support improvements in internal customer services and quality related activities.

• SCIP

While there are no capital or operational/maintenance costs associated with the implementation of SCIP, our pilot study concluded that there will be costs associated with the collection of the data. The data collection costs have been calculated as follows: SCIP collection as additional measures has been calculated to be $75.00 and $100.00 per additional hour of data abstraction (approximately $16,000 per hospital). Depending on the proportion of hospitals that already collect these measures, it is estimated that the costs of collecting the additional measures is approximately $58.7 million dollars per year. For a detailed discussion of the data collection burden (burden hours) associated with these costs, please refer to the information collection section of the preamble.

• Mortality

The 30-day mortality measures for AMI, HF and Pneumonia are each individually calculated solely on administrative data already submitted to CMS for other purposes, such as claims submitted for payment by the hospitals. As no new or additional data will be required from hospitals to calculate the rates for these measures, we believe that there will be no measurable impact on the hospitals as a result of the inclusion of any or all of these measures in the RHQDAPU set.

1. Alternatives Considered

The HCAHPS® survey and the SCIP and mortality measures are a subset of CMS's larger Quality Initiative for both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Hospital Quality Initiative was established nationally in November 2002 for nursing homes, and was expanded in 2003 to the nation's home health care agencies and hospitals. The Hospital Quality Initiative supports significant improvement in the quality of hospital care that is integral to both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This initiative aims to improve hospital's quality of care by distributing objective and easy to understand data on hospital performance. The public availability of this information will encourage consumers and their physicians to discuss and make better informed decisions on how to get the best hospital care, create incentives for hospitals to improve care, and support public accountability. In all, improved care equates to the improvement of health for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

HCAHPS®, SCIP and Mortality measures parallel the trend in both the federal and many state governments to make hospital performance information (generally clinical processes or outcomes of care) publicly available. The goals of HCAHPS® are to (1) Produce comparable data on the patient's perspective on care to allow objective and meaningful comparisons between hospitals on domains that are important to consumer decision-making, (2) to have these data publicly reported to create incentives for hospitals to improve their quality of care, and (3) to enhance public accountability by providers by increasing the transparency of the quality of hospital care provided in return for the public investment. HCAHPS®, SCIP and Mortality measures fit into a larger context of performance reporting developed by the Strategic Framework Board of the National Quality Forum. This is based on the assumption that consumers take value (both cost and quality) into account in any major purchasing decision. Public reporting of both the clinical measures and HCAHPS® is vital to the value-based healthcare purchasing approach. Patient perspectives of care encompasses an important CMS priority, as indicated by the Agency's support for programs related to the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) call for public reporting, the Hospital Quality Initiative (HQI) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA), a public-private measurement and reporting collaborative.

The HCAHPS® survey has been endorsed by the Hospital Quality Alliance. Implementing this survey fulfills the requirements 1886(b)(3)(B)(viii)(III) and (IV) of the Act that require CMS to expand the starter set of 10 quality measures used since FY 2005. In expanding these measures, we must begin to adopt the baseline set of performance measures as set forth in a 2005 report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences under section 238(b) of Pub. L. 108-173, effective for payments beginning with FY 2007. The IOM measures include the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) measures, the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS®) patient perspective survey, and three structural measures.

No alternatives were discussed for the SCIP and mortality measures.

2. Estimated Effects of This Proposed Rule

a. Effects on Hospitals

Hospitals will benefit from the information that the HCAHPS® survey and the SCIP and Mortality measures data collection will provide. Hospitals are an essential part of the National Quality Forum's Strategic Framework Board. We have made provisions that reduce the burden of the HCAHPS® initiative, especially for small/rural hospitals. The public reporting of HCAHPS® results and additional quality measures may stimulate improvements in hospital quality of care in several ways. Hospitals can use the publicly reported data to benchmark their performance with other institutions. Consumers/patients would potentially seek care in hospitals that are publicly reported to perform well.

CMS does not plan to make major revisions to the HCAHPS® survey itself or to its implementation procedures soon after HCAHPS® national implementation. With the core set of HCAHPS® measures, hospitals will have the beginnings of a benchmark for trending of their hospital results over time.

To promote its wide and rapid adoption, HCAHPS® has been carefully designed to fit within the framework of patient satisfaction surveying that hospitals currently employ. Still, CMS fully understands that participation in the HCAHPS® initiative will require some effort and expense on the part of hospitals that volunteer to take part.

b. Effects on Other Providers

Physicians will benefit by learning what surveyed consumers/patients answered about their quality of care during their hospital stays, as well as become informed about surgical care improvement and mortality rates. Studies indicate that providers are potentially affected by public reporting. They may be motivated to improve the quality of care they deliver with the availability of performance information. Primary care physicians are also users of this information during the referral process of patients to hospitals. Studies indicate that the public reporting of hospital quality indicators may spur internal hospital quality improvement and lead to changes in physician behavior within the hospital environment.

c. Effects on the Medicare and Medicaid Programs

Some potential benefits of publicly reporting quality information has been described in the literature as pertaining to consumers, providers and purchasers. Consumers (beneficiaries) could incorporate the quality information into their decision-making about hospital choices, and benefit from better care resulting from the additional measures as well as the questions asked by HCAHPS®, such as questions about communication with providers (fewer medical errors due to patient feedback about medication effect) and discharge planning (fewer readmissions due to better patient awareness about what to expect when discharged) and the reporting of clinical measures.

Providers could potentially be motivated to improve the quality of care they provide for results of more effective and efficient hospital operation. Providers could also use the information internally to improve communication and improve performance, use the information to justify the need to increase staff ratios, use the measures in choices about practitioner practice locales, use the information to improve their ratings on patient perspectives and potentially compete with one another in the area of improving accreditation results, and use the information to choose hospitals on the basis of quality of care for their patients.

Purchasers could potentially benefit from this information for supporting shorter lengths of stay, availability of benchmarks, and availability of information to support purchasing decisions.

G. Executive Order 12866

In accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 12866, this proposed rule was reviewed by the OMB.

List of Subjects

42 CFR Part 410

Health facilities, Health professions, Laboratories, Medicare, Rural areas, X-rays.

42 CFR Part 414

Administrative practice and procedure, Health facilities, Health professions, Kidney diseases, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 416

Health facilities, Kidney diseases, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 419

Hospitals, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 421

Administrative practice and procedure, Health facilities, Health professions, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 485

Grant program-health, Health facilities, Medicaid, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

42 CFR Part 488

Administrative practice and procedure, Health facilities, Medicare, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

For reasons stated in the preamble of this proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services is proposing to amend 42 CFR Chapter IV as set forth below:

PART 410-SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE (SMI) BENEFITS

1. The authority citation for part 410 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

2. Section 410.152 is amended by revising paragraph (i) to read as follows:

§ 410.152 Amounts of payment.

(i) Amount of Payment: ASC facility services. (1) For ASC facility services furnished on or after July 1, 1987 and before January 1, 2008, in connection with the surgical procedures specified in part 416 of this chapter, Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of a standard overhead amount as specified in § 416.120(c) of this chapter.

(2) For ASC facility services furnished on or after January 1, 2008, in connection with the surgical procedures specified in part 416 of this chapter, Medicare Part B pays the lesser of 80 percent of the actual charge, 80 percent of the prospective payment amount as determined under Subpart F of Part 416 of this chapter, or, under the limitation described in § 416.167(b)(3), the amount determined under Subpart B of Part 414 of this chapter.

PART 414-PAYMENT FOR PART B MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

3. The authority citation for Part 414 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102, 1871, and 1834(l) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395hh, and 1395m(l)).

4. Section 414.22 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(5)(i)(B) to read as follows:

§ 414.22 Relative Value Units (RVUs).

(b) Practice Expense RVUs.

(5) * * *

(i) * * *

(B) Non-facility practice expense RVUs. The higher non-facility practice expense RVUs apply to services performed in a physician's office, a patient's home, an ASC if the physician is performing a procedure for which an ASC facility fee is not paid under Part 416, a nursing facility, or a facility or institution other than a hospital or skilled nursing facility, community mental health center, or ASC performing an ASC approved procedure.

PART 416-AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES

5. The authority citation for part 416 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

6. Section 416.1 is amended by-

a. Revising paragraph (a)(2).

b. Revising paragraph (a)(3).

c. Adding new paragraphs (a)(4) and (a)(5).

The revisions and additions read as follows:

§ 416.1 Basis and scope.

(a) * * *

(2) Section 1833(i)(1)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to specify the surgical procedures that can be performed safely on an ambulatory basis in an ambulatory surgical center.

(3) Sections 1833(i)(2)(A) and (D), and 1833(a)(1)(G) of the Act specify the amounts to be paid for facility services furnished in connection with the specified surgical procedures when they are performed in an ASC.

(4) Section 1833(i)(2)(C) of the Act provides that if the Secretary has not updated amounts for ASC facility services furnished during a fiscal year through 2005 or a calendar year beginning with 2006, the amounts shall be increased by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers as estimated by the Secretary for the 12-month period ending with the midpoint of the year involved, except that, in fiscal year 2005, the last quarter of calendar year 2005, and each of the calendar years 2006 through 2009, the increase shall be zero percent.

(5) Section 1833(i)(2)(E) of the act provides that with respect to surgical procedures furnished on or after January 1, 2007, and before the effective date of the implementation of a revised payment system, the payment amount shall be the lesser of the ASC payment rate established under section 1833(i)(2) (A) of the act or the prospective payment rate for hospital outpatient department services established under section 1833(t)(3)(D). The lesser payment amount shall be determined prior to application of any geographic adjustment.

7. Section 416.2 is amended by-

a. Republishing the introductory test preceding the definitions

b. Revising the definitions of "Covered surgical procedures" and "Facility services."

The republished introductory text preceding the definitions and revised definitions read as follows:

§ 416.2 Definitions.

As used in this part:

Covered surgical procedures means those surgical procedures that meet the criteria specified in §§ 416.65 or 416.166, as applicable, and are published in the Federal Register .

Facility services means services that are furnished in connection with covered surgical procedures performed in an ASC.

8. The heading for Subpart D is revised to read as follows:

Subpart D-Scope of Benefits for Services Furnished Before January 1, 2008

9. Section 416.65 is amended by-

a. Revising the introductory text.

b. Revising paragraph (a)(4).

The revisions read as follows:

§ 416.65 Covered surgical procedures.

Effective for services furnished before January 1, 2008, covered surgical procedures are those procedures that meet the standards described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section and are included in the list published in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.

(a) * * *

(4) Are not otherwise excluded under § 411.15 of this chapter.

10. A new § 416.76 is added to read as follows:

§ 416.76 Applicability.

The provisions of this subpart apply to facility services furnished before January 1, 2008.

11. The heading for Subpart E is revised to read as follows:

Subpart E-Prospective Payment System For Facility Services Furnished Before January 1, 2008

§ 416.120 [Amended]

12. In paragraph (a) of § 416.120, the cross-reference "Part 413" is removed and the cross-reference "Part 419" added in its place.

13. A new § 416.121 is added to read as follows:

§ 416.121 Applicability.

The provisions of this subpart apply to facility services furnished before January 1, 2008.

14. Section 416.125 is amended by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows:

§ 416.125 ASC facility services payment rate.

(c) For services furnished on or after January 1, 2007, and before the effective date of implementation of a revised payment system, the ASC payment rate for a surgical procedure shall be the lesser of the ASC payment rate established under paragraph (a) of this section or the prospective payment rate for the procedure established under section 419.32. The lesser payment amount shall be determined prior to application of any geographic adjustment.

§ 416.150 [Removed]

15. Section 416.150 is removed.

Subpart F-[Redesignated as Subpart G]

16. Existing Subpart F is redesignated Subpart G

17. A new Subpart F is added to read as follows:

Subpart F-Coverage, Scope of ASC Facility Services, and Prospective Payment System For Facility Services Furnished On Or After January 1, 2008

Sec. 416.160 Basis and scope.416.161 Applicability.416.163 General rules.416.164 Scope of ASC facility services.416.166 Covered surgical procedures.416.167 Basis of payment.416.171 Calculation of prospective payment rates for ASC services.416.172 Adjustments to national payment rates.416.173 Publication of revised payment methodologies and payment rates.416.178 Limitations on administrative and judicial review.

§ 416.160 Basis and scope.

(a) Statutory basis. (1) Section 1833(a)(1)(G) of the Act provides that, beginning with the implementation date of a revised payment system for ASC facility services furnished in connection with a surgical procedure pursuant to section 1833(i)(1)(A) of the Act, the amount paid shall be 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for such services or the amount determined by the Secretary under the revised payment system.

(2) Section 1833(i)(1)(A) of the Act requires the Secretary to specify the surgical procedures that can be performed safely on an ambulatory basis in an ASC.

(3) Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Act requires the Secretary to implement a revised payment system for payment of surgical services furnished in ASCs. The statute requires that, in the year such system is implemented, the system shall be designed to result in the same amount of aggregate expenditures for such services as would be made if there were no requirement for a revised payment system. The revised payment system shall be implemented no earlier than January 1, 2006, and no later than January 1, 2008. There shall be no administrative or judicial review under section 1869 of the Act, section 1878 of the Act, or otherwise of the classification system, the relative weights, payment amounts, and the geographic adjustment factor, if any, of the revised payment system.

(b) Scope. This subpart sets forth-

(1) The scope of ASC facility services and the criteria for determining the procedures for which Medicare pays an ASC facility fee; and

(2) The methodologies by which Medicare determines payment amounts for ASC facility services.

§ 416.161 Applicability.

The provisions of this subpart apply to ASC facility services furnished on or after January 1, 2008.

§ 416.163 General rules.

(a) The services for which payment is made under this subpart are ASC facility services as specified in § 416.164(a) furnished to Medicare beneficiaries by a participating ASC in connection with covered surgical procedures as determined by the Secretary in accordance with § 416.166.

(b) Physician services, including surgical procedures and all preoperative and post-operative services that are performed by a physician, are paid in accordance with Part 414 of this chapter.

(c) Items and services as specified in § 416.164(b) for which payment may be made under other provisions of Part 410 of this chapter are not included in the payment amount for ASC facility services.

§ 416.164 Scope of ASC facility services.

(a) Included services. ASC facility services include, but are not limited to-

(1) Nursing, technician, and related services;

(2) Use of the facility where the surgical procedures are performed;

(3) Items and services directly related to the pre-operative preparation of patients upon their admission to the ASC for surgery, to the performance of a surgical procedure(s) and to the post-operative and post-anesthesia care of patients prior to their discharge from the ASC. This includes, but is not limited to: Any laboratory testing performed under a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) certificate of waiver; drugs and biologicals; medical and surgical supplies and equipment; surgical dressings; implanted prosthetic devices, accessories and supplies including intraocular lenses (IOLs); implanted DME, accessories and supplies; splints and casts and related devices; and imaging services or other diagnostic tests or interpretive services directly related to a surgical procedure;

(4) Administrative, recordkeeping and housekeeping items and services;

(5) Materials, including supplies and equipment for the administration and monitoring of anesthesia; and

(6) Supervision of the services of an anesthetist by the operating surgeon.

(b) Excluded services. Facility services do not include costs incurred to procure corneal tissue or items and services for which payment may be made under other provisions of Parts 410 and 414 of this chapter, such as physicians' services; X-ray or diagnostic procedures (other than those directly related to performance of the surgical procedure); ambulance services; leg, arm, back and neck braces other than those that serve the function of a cast or splint; artificial limbs; non-implantable prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment. In addition, they do not include anesthetist services furnished on or after January 1, 1989.

§ 416.166 Covered surgical procedures.

(a) Covered surgical procedures. Effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2008, covered surgical procedures are those procedures that meet the general standards described in paragraph (b) of this section (whether commonly furnished in an ASC or a physician's office) and are not excluded under paragraph (c) of this section.

(b) General standards. Subject to the exclusions in paragraph (c) of this section, covered surgical procedures are surgical procedures specified by the Secretary that would not be expected to pose a significant safety risk to a Medicare beneficiary when performed in an ASC.

(c) General exclusions. Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this section, covered surgical procedures do not include those surgical and other medical procedures that-

(1) Generally result in extensive blood loss;

(2) Require major or prolonged invasion of body cavities;

(3) Directly involve major blood vessels;

(4) Are generally emergent or life-threatening in nature;

(5) Standard medical practice dictates that the beneficiary will typically be expected to require active medical monitoring and care at midnight following the procedure; or,

(6) Are otherwise excluded under § 411.15 of this chapter.

§ 416.167 Basis of payment.

(a) Unit of payment. Under the ASC prospective payment system, prospectively determined amounts are paid for facility services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in connection with designated surgical procedures. Surgical procedures are identified by codes established under the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). The prospective payment rate for each procedure for which payment is allowed under the ASC payment system is determined according to the methodology described in § 416.171. The manner in which the Medicare payment amount and the beneficiary copayment amount for each procedure are determined is described in § 416.172.

(b) Ambulatory payment classification (APC) groups and payment weights

(1) ASC covered surgical procedures are classified using the APC groups described in § 419.31 of this chapter. An APC group consists of outpatient services and procedures that are comparable clinically and in terms of resources.

(2) For purposes of calculating ASC national payment rates under the methodology described in § 416.171, except as specified in paragraph (b)(3), of this section, an ASC covered surgical procedure is assigned the applicable APC relative payment weight described in § 419.31 of this chapter.

(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the relative payment weights for procedures paid in accordance with § 416.171(e) are determined so that the national ASC payment rate does not exceed the MPFS nonfacility amount paid for such procedures under Subpart B of Part 414 of this chapter.

§ 416.171 Calculation of prospective payment rates for ASC services.

(a) Conversion factor for calendar year 2008. CMS calculates a conversion factor so that payment for ASC services furnished in 2008 would result in the same aggregate amount of expenditures as would be made if the provisions in Subpart F did not apply.

(b) Conversion factor for calendar year 2009 and subsequent years. The conversion factor for a calendar year is equal to the conversion factor calculated for the previous year adjusted as follows:

(1) For calendar year 2009, the increase shall equal zero percent.

(2) For calendar year 2010 and subsequent years, by the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average) as estimated by the Secretary for the 12-month period ending with the midpoint of the year involved.

(c) Transitional payment rates for calendar year 2008. ASC payment rates for 2008 are a transitional blend of 50 percent of the CY 2007 ASC payment rate for a surgical procedure on the CY 2007 ASC list of surgical procedures and 50 percent of the payment rate for the procedure calculated under the methodology described in paragraph (d) of this section.

(d) Payment rates for calendar year 2009 and subsequent years. The national ASC payment rate for a covered surgical procedure designated in accordance with § 416.166 is the product of the conversion factor calculated under paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of this section and the relative weight determined under § 416.167(b).

(e) Limitation on payment for certain ASC procedures. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (c) and paragraph (d) of this section, if CMS determines that a covered procedure under § 416.166 of this part is commonly performed in physicians' offices, payment for ASC facility services for such procedure shall be the lesser of the amount determined under paragraph (c) or paragraph (d) of this section or the amount paid for such procedure under Subpart B of Part 414 of this chapter.

(f) Budget neutrality. (1) For calendar year 2008, CMS adjusts the conversion factor in accordance with paragraph (a) to result in budget neutrality as estimated by CMS.

(2) For calendar year 2009 and subsequent years, CMS adjusts the ASC relative payment weights under § 416.167(b)(2) as needed so that any updates and adjustments made under § 419.50(a) of this chapter are budget neutral as estimated by CMS.

§ 416.172 Adjustments to national payment rates.

(a) General rule. CMS establishes national prospective payment rates for ASC facility services to which certain adjustments are applied to determine Medicare program payment and beneficiary copayment amounts.

(b) Lesser of actual charge or prospective rate. Payments to ASCs shall equal the lesser of 80 percent of:

(1) the actual charge for the service; or,

(2) the prospective rate determined under this subpart.

(c) Geographic adjustment. National ASC payment rates established under § 416.171 for covered surgical procedures are adjusted for variations in ASC labor costs across geographic areas using wage index values, labor and non-labor percentages, and localities specified by the Secretary.

(d) Deductibles and coinsurance. Part B deductible and coinsurance amounts apply as specified in § 410.152(a) and (i) of this chapter.

(e) Payment reductions for multiple surgical procedures. (1) General rule. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, when more than one surgical procedure for which payment is made under the ASC prospective payment system is performed during an operative session, the Medicare program payment amount and the beneficiary copayment amount are based on-

(i) The full amounts for the procedure with the highest APC payment rate; and

(ii) One-half of the full program and the beneficiary payment amounts for all other covered procedures.

(2) Exception. The Secretary may apply any policies or procedures used with respect to multiple procedures under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services under part 419 of this chapter as may be consistent with the equitable and efficient administration of part 416.

§ 416.173 Publication of revised payment methodologies and payment rates.

CMS will publish annually through notice and comment rulemaking in the Federal Register , the payment methodologies, payment rates and surgical procedures for which CMS will make an ASC facility payment, and other revisions as appropriate.

§ 416.178 Limitations on administrative and judicial review.

There is no administrative or judicial review under sections 1869 of the Act, section 1878 of the Act or otherwise of the following:

(a) The APC classification system;

(b) Relative payment weights;

(c) Payment amounts; or

(d) Geographic adjustment factors.

18. Redesignated Subpart G is revised to read as follows:

Subpart G-Adjustment in Payment Amounts for New Technology Intraocular Lenses Furnished by Ambulatory Service Centers

Sec. 416.180 Basis and scope.416.185 Process for establishing a new class of new technology IOLs.416.190 Request for review of payment amount.416.195 Determination of membership in new classes of new technology IOLs.416.200 Payment adjustment.

§ 416.180 Basis and scope.

(a) Basis. This subpart implements section 141 of Public Law 103-432, which provides for adjustments to payment amounts for new technology intraocular lenses (IOLs) furnished at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).

(b) Scope. This subpart sets forth-

(1) The process for interested parties to request that CMS review the appropriateness of the ASC facility fee for insertion of an IOL. This process includes a review of whether that payment is reasonable and related to the cost of acquiring a lens determined by CMS as belonging to a class of new technology IOLs;

(2) Factors that CMS considers for determination of a new class of new technology IOLs; and

(3) Application of the payment adjustment.

§ 416.185 Process for establishing a new class of new technology IOLs.

(a) Announcement of deadline for requests for review. CMS announces the deadline for each year's requests for review of a new class of new technology IOLs in the final rule updating the ASC payment rates for that calendar year.

(b) Announcement of new classes of new technology IOLs for which review requests have been made and solicitation of public comments. CMS announces the requests for review received in a calendar year and the deadline for public comments regarding the requests in the proposed rule updating the ASC payment rates for the following calendar year. The deadline for submission of public comments is 30 days following the date of the publication of the proposed rule.

(c) Announcement of determinations regarding requests for review. CMS announces its determinations for a calendar year in the final rule updating the ASC payment rates for the following calendar year. CMS publishes the codes and effective dates allowed for those lenses recognized by CMS as belonging to a class of new technology IOLs. New classes of new technology IOLs are effective 30 days following the date of publication of the final rule.

§ 416.190 Request for review of payment amount.

(a) When requests can be submitted. A request for review of the appropriateness of ASC payment for insertion of an IOL that might qualify for a payment adjustment as belonging to a new class of new technology IOLs must be submitted to CMS in accordance with the annual published deadline.

(b) Who may submit a request. Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, society, scientific or academic establishment, or professional or trade organization able to furnish the information required in paragraph(c) of this section may request that CMS review the appropriateness of the payment amount provided under section 1833(i)(2)(A)(iii) of the Act with respect to an IOL that meets the criteria of a new technology IOL under § 416.195.

(c) Content of a request. In order to be accepted by CMS for review, a request for review of the ASC payment amount for insertion of an IOL must include all the information as specified by CMS.

(d) Confidential information. In order for CMS to invoke the protection allowed under Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)) and, with respect to trade secrets, the Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. 1905), the requestor must clearly identify all information that is to be characterized as confidential.

§ 416.195 Determination of membership in new classes of new technology IOLs.

(a) Factors to be considered. CMS uses the following criteria to determine whether an IOL qualifies for a payment adjustment as a member of a new class of new technology IOLs when inserted at an ASC.

(1) The IOL is approved by the FDA.

(2) Claims of specific clinical benefits and/or lens characteristics with established clinical relevance in comparison to currently available IOLs are approved by the FDA for use in labeling and advertising.

(3) The IOL is not described by an active or expired class of new technology IOLs; that is, it does not share a predominant, class-defining characteristic associated with improved clinical outcomes with members of an active or expired class.

(4) Evidence demonstrated that use of the IOL results in measurable, clinically meaningful, improved outcomes in comparison with use of currently available IOLs. Superior outcomes include:

(i) Reduced risk of intraoperative or postoperative complication or trauma;

(ii) Accelerated postoperative recovery;

(iii) Reduced induced astigmatism;

(iv) Improved postoperative visual acuity;

(v) More stable postoperative vision;

(vi) Other comparable clinical advantages.

(b) CMS determination of eligibility for payment adjustment. CMS reviews the information submitted with a completed request for review, public comments submitted timely, and other pertinent information and makes a determination as follows:

(1) The IOL is eligible for a payment adjustment as a member of a new class of new technology IOLs.

(2) The IOL is a member of an active class of new technology IOLs and is eligible for a payment adjustment for the remainder of the period established for that class.

(3) The IOL does not meet the criteria for designation as a new technology IOL and a payment adjustment is not appropriate.

§ 416.200 Payment adjustment.

(a) CMS establishes the amount of the payment adjustment for classes of new technology IOLs through proposed and final rulemaking in connection with ASC center services.

(b) CMS adjusts the payment for insertion of an IOL approved as belonging to a class of new technology IOLs for the 5-year period of time established for that class.

(c) Upon expiration of the 5-year period of the payment adjustment, payment reverts to the standard rate for IOL insertion procedures performed in ASCs.

(d) ASCs that furnish an IOL designated by CMS as belonging to a class of new technology IOLs must submit claims using billing codes specified by CMS to receive the new technology IOL payment adjustment.

PART 419-PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT SERVICES

19. The authority citation for part 419 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102, 1833(t), and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395l(t), and 1395hh).

20. Section 419.21 is amended by revising the introductory text of paragraph (d) to read as follows:

§ 419.21 Hospital outpatient services subject to the outpatient prospective payment system.

(d) The following medical and other health services furnished by a home health agency (HHA) to patients who are not under an HHA plan or treatment or by a hospice program furnishing services to patients outside the hospice benefit:

21. Section 419.43 is amended by adding a new paragraph (h) to read as follows:

§ 419.43 Adjustments to national program payment and beneficiary copayment amounts.

(h) Applicable adjustments to conversion factor for CY 2007 and for subsequent calendar years.

(1) General rule. For CY 2007, the applicable adjustment to the conversion factor specified in § 419.32(b)(iv) is reduced by 2.0 percentage points for any hospital that has its annual percentage change reduced under § 412.64(d)(2) of this chapter for the corresponding fiscal year. For subsequent years, the applicable adjustment to the conversion factor is reduced for any hospital that fails to satisfy quality reporting requirements as designated by CMS.

(2) Limitation. Any reduction to a hospital's adjustment to its conversion factor specified in § 419.32(b)(iv) which occurs as a result of paragraph (h)(1) of this section will apply only to the calendar year involved and will not be taken into account in computing that hospital's applicable adjustment for a subsequent calendar year.

(3) Budget neutrality. For CY 2007 and for each subsequent calendar year, CMS makes an adjustment to the conversion factor, so that estimated aggregate payments under the OPPS for such calendar year are not affected by any reductions to hospital adjustments which occur as a result of paragraph (h)(1) of this section.

22. A new section 419.45 is added to read as follows:

§ 419.45 Payment and copayment reduction for devices replaced under warranty or as a result of recall.

(a) General rule. CMS reduces the amount of payment for an implanted device made under the hospital outpatient prospective payment system in accordance with § 419.66 for which CMS determines that a significant portion of the payment is attributable to the cost of an implanted device, when one of the following situations occur:

(1) The device is replaced without cost to the provider or the beneficiary; or

(2) The provider receives full credit for the cost of a replaced device.

(b) Amount of reduction to the APC payment. The amount of the reduction to the APC payment made under paragraph (a) of this section is calculated in the same manner as the offset amount that would be applied if the device implanted in a procedure assigned to the APC had transitional pass-through status under § 419.66.

(c) Amount of beneficiary copayment. The beneficiary copayment is calculated based on the APC payment after application of the reduction under paragraph (b) of this section.

23. Section 419.70 is amended by-

a. Revising paragraph (d)(1).

b. Redesignating paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) as paragraphs (d)(3) and (d)(4), respectively.

c. Adding a new paragraph (d)(2).

The revisions and addition read as follows:

§ 419.70 Transitional adjustment to limit decline in payments.

(d) Hold harmless provisions. -(1) Temporary treatment for small rural hospitals before January 1, 2006. For covered hospital outpatient services furnished in a calendar year before January 1, 2006, for which the prospective payment system amount is less than the pre-BBA amount, the amount of payment under this part is increased by the amount of that difference if the hospital-

(i) Is located in a rural area as defined in § 412.63(b) of this chapter or is treated as being located in a rural area under section 1886(d)(8)(E) of the Act; and

(ii) Has 100 or fewer beds as defined in § 412.105(b) of this chapter.

(2) Temporary treatment for small rural hospitals on or after January 1, 2006. For covered hospital outpatient services furnished in a calendar year from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2008, for which the prospective payment system amount is less than the pre-BBA amount, the amount of payment under this paragraph is increased by 95 percent of that difference for services furnished during 2006, 90 percent of that difference for services furnished during 2007, and 85 percent of that difference for services furnished during 2008 if the hospital-

(i) Is located in a rural area as defined in § 412.63(b) of this chapter or is treated as being located in a rural area under section 1886(d)(8)(E) of the Act;

(ii) Has 100 or fewer beds as defined in § 412.105(b) of this chapter;

(iii) Is not a sole community hospital as defined in § 412.92 of this chapter; and

(iv) Is not an essential access community hospital under § 412.109 of this chapter.

PART 421-MEDICARE CONTRACTING

24. The heading of part 421 is revised to read as set out above.

25. The authority citation for part 421 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

26. Section 421.3 is revised to read as follows:

§ 421.3 Definitions.

As used in this part-

Intermediary means an entity that has a contract with CMS (under statutory provisions in effect prior to October 1, 2005) to determine and make Medicare payments for Part A or Part B benefits payable on a cost basis (or under the prospective payment system for hospitals) and to perform other related functions. For purposes of applying the performance criteria in § 421.120 and the performance standards in § 421.122 and any adverse action resulting from that application, the term "intermediary" also means a Blue Cross plan that has entered into a subcontract approved by CMS with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to perform intermediary functions.

27. Section 421.100 is amended by revising paragraph (i) to read as follows:

§ 421.100 Intermediary functions.

(i) Dual intermediary responsibilities. Regarding the responsibility for service to provider-based HHAs and provider-based hospices, where the HHA or the hospice and its parent provider will be served by different intermediaries, the designated regional intermediary will process bills, make coverage determinations, and make payments to the HHAs and the hospices. The intermediary serving the parent provider will perform all fiscal functions, including audits and settlement of the Medicare cost reports and the HHA and hospice supplement worksheets.

28. Section 421.103 is revised to read as follows:

§ 421.103 Payment to providers.

Providers are assigned to intermediaries in accordance with § 421.104. As the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are implemented, providers are reassigned from intermediaries to MACs in accordance with § 412.404.

29. Section 421.104 is revised to read as follows:

§ 421.104 Assignment of providers of services to intermediaries during transition to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs).

(a) Beginning October 1, 2005, CMS assigns providers of services and other entities that may bill Part A benefits to intermediaries in a manner that will best support the transition to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) under section 1874A of the Act in accordance with Subpart E of this part.

(b) These providers of services and other entities must continue to bill the intermediary that they were billing prior to October 1, 2005, until one of the following events occurs:

(1) The intermediary's agreement with CMS ends, and the provider or entity is directed by CMS to bill another CMS contractor.

(2) The provider or entity is assigned to a MAC that has begun to administer claims within the geographic locale of the provider or entity.

(3) CMS directs the provider or entity to begin billing another CMS contractor in order to support the implementation of MACs under section 1874A of the Act and Subpart E of this part.

(c) New providers of services and new entities will be assigned to the intermediary serving their geographic locale if no MAC has begun to administer Medicare claims in the locale. These providers or entities must continue to bill the intermediary until one of the events in paragraph (b) of this section occurs.

(d) Providers or entities will only be granted exceptions to the provisions of paragraphs (b) or (c) of this section if CMS deems the exception to be in the compelling interest of the Medicare program.

(e) CMS will notify the provider or entity, the outgoing intermediary, and the newly assigned intermediary of assignment or reassignment decisions.

§ 421.105 [Removed]

30. Section 421.105 is removed.

§ 421.106 [Removed]

31. Section 421.106 is removed.

32. Section 421.112 is amended by-

a. Revising paragraph (a).

b. Revising paragraph (b).

The revisions read as follows:

§ 421.112 Considerations relating to the effective and efficient administration of the program.

(a) In order to accomplish the most effective and efficient administration of the Medicare program, the Secretary may make determinations with respect to the termination of an intermediary agreement, and CMS may make determinations with respect to renewal of an intermediary agreement under § 421.110.

(b) When taking the actions specified in paragraph (a) of this section, the Secretary or CMS will consider the performance of the individual intermediary in its Medicare operations using the factors contained in the performance criteria specified in § 421.120 and the performance standards specified in section § 421.122.

33. Section 421.114 is revised to read as follows:

§ 421.114 Assignment and reassignment of providers by CMS.

CMS may assign or reassign any provider to any intermediary if it determines that the assignment or reassignment will be in the best interests of the Medicare program.

§ 421.116 [Removed]

34. Section 421.116 is removed.

§ 421.117 [Removed]

35. Section 421.117 is removed.

§ 421.118 [Removed]

36. Section 421.118 is removed.

37. Reserve Subpart D and add a new Subpart E to Part 421 to read as follows:

Subpart E-Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)

Sec. 421.400 Statutory basis and scope.421.401 Definitions.421.404 Assignment of providers and suppliers to MACs.

§ 421.400 Statutory basis and scope.

(a) Statutory basis. This subpart implements section 1874A of the Act, which provides for the transition of the claims processing functions and operations for both Medicare Part A and Part B intermediaries and carriers to Medicare administrative contractors (MACs). The transition will occur between October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2011. MACs will be fully operational in distinct, nonoverlapping geographic jurisdictions by October 1, 2011.

(b) Scope. This subpart specifies the requirements under which providers and suppliers will be assigned to MACs.

§ 421.401 Definitions.

For purposes of this subpart-

Appropriate MAC means a MAC that has a contract under section 1874A of the Act to perform a particular Medicare administrative function in relation to:

(1) A particular individual entitled to benefits under Part A or enrolled under Part B, or both;

(2) A specific provider of services or supplier; or

(3) A class of providers of services or suppliers.

Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) means an agency, organization, or other person with a contract under section 1874A of the Act.

§ 421.404 Assignment of providers and suppliers to MACs.

(a) Definitions. As used in this section-

Chain provider means a group of two or more providers under common ownership or control.

Common control exists when an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization has the power, directly or indirectly, to significantly influence or direct the actions or policies of the group of suppliers or eligible providers.

Common ownership exists when an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization possesses significant equity in the group of suppliers or eligible providers.

Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) means the types of services specified in § 421.210(b).

Eligible provider means a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or critical access hospital that meets the definition of a provider under § 400.202 of this chapter.

Home office means the entity that provides centralized management and administrative services to the individual providers or suppliers under common ownership and common control, such as centralized accounting, purchasing, personnel services, management direction and control, and other similar services.

Ineligible provider means a provider under § 400.202 of this chapter that is not an eligible provider.

Medicare benefit category means a category of covered benefits under Part A or Part B of the Medicare program (for example, inpatient hospital services, post-hospital extended care services, and physicians' services).

Provider has the same meaning as specified under § 400.202 of this chapter.

Qualified chain provider means a chain provider comprised of-

(1) 10 or more eligible providers collectively totaling 500 or more certified beds; or

(2) 5 or more eligible providers collectively totaling 300 or more certified beds, with eligible providers in 3 or more continuous States.

Supplier has the same meaning as specified in § 400.202 of this chapter.

(b) Assignment of providers to MACs. (1) Providers enroll with and receive Medicare payment and other Medicare services from the MAC contracted by CMS to administer claims for the Medicare benefit category applicable to the provider's covered services for the geographic locale in which the provider is physically located.

(2) Qualified chain providers may request and receive an exception from the requirement of paragraph (b)(1) of this section from CMS. Upon CMS' approval, a qualified chain provider may enroll with and bill on behalf of the eligible providers under its common ownership or common control to the MAC contracted by CMS to administer claims for the Medicare benefit category applicable to the eligible providers' covered services for the geographic locale in which the qualified chain provider's home office is physically located.

(3) As MAC contractors become available, qualified chain providers, granted approval by CMS to enroll with and bill a single intermediary on behalf of their eligible member providers prior to October 1, 2005, will be assigned at an appropriate time to the MAC contracted by CMS to administer claims for the applicable Medicare benefit category for the geographic locale in which the chain provider's home office is physically located. The qualified chain provider will not need to request an exception to the requirement of paragraph (b)(1) of this section in order for this assignment to take effect.

(4) CMS may grant an exception to the requirement of paragraph (b)(1) of this section to eligible providers that are not under the common ownership or common control of a qualified chain provider, as well as ineligible providers, only if CMS finds the exception will support the implementation of MACs or will serve some other compelling interest of the Medicare program.

(c) Assignment of suppliers to MACs. (1) Suppliers, including physicians and other practitioners, but excluding suppliers of DMEPOS, enroll with and receive Medicare payment and other Medicare services from the MAC contracted by CMS to administer claims for the Medicare benefit category applicable to the supplier's covered services for the geographic locale in which the supplier furnished such services.

(2) Suppliers of DMEPOS receive Medicare payment and other Medicare services from the MAC assigned to administer claims for DMEPOS for the regional area in which the beneficiary receiving the DMEPOS resides. The terms of §§ 421.210 and 421.212 continue to apply to suppliers of DMEPOS.

(3) CMS may allow a group of ESRD suppliers under common ownership and common control to enroll with the MAC contracted by CMS to administer ESRD claims for the geographic locale in which the group's home office is located only if-

(i) The group of ESRD suppliers requests such privileges; and

(ii) CMS finds the exception will support the implementation of MACs or will serve some other compelling interest of the Medicare program.

PART 485-CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS

38. The authority citation for Part 485 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

39. Section 485.618 is amended by-

a. Revising paragraph (d)(1) introductory text.

b. Redesignating paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) as paragraphs (d)(3) and (d)(4), respectively.

c. Adding a new paragraph (d)(2).

d. In redesignated paragraph (d)(3)(iv), removing the cross-reference "paragraph (d)(2)(iii)" and adding the cross-reference "paragraph (d)(3)(iii)" in its place.

e. In redesignated paragraph (d)(4), removing the cross-reference "paragraph (d)(2)(iii)" and adding the cross-reference "paragraph (d)(3)(iii)" in its place.

The revisions and additions read as follows:

§ 485.618 Condition of participation: Emergency services.

(d) Standard: Personnel.

(1) Except as specified in paragraph (d)(3) of this section, there must be a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, or a clinical nurse specialist, with training or experience in emergency care, on call and immediately available by telephone or radio contact, and available onsite within the following timeframes:

(2) A registered nurse with training and experience in emergency care can be utilized to conduct specific medical screening examinations only if-

(i) The registered nurse is on site and immediately available at the CAH when a patient requests medical care; and

(ii) The nature of the patient's request for medical care is within the scope of practice of a registered nurse and consistent with applicable State laws.

PART 488-SURVEY, CERTIFICATION, AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

40. The authority citation for part 488 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh).

41. In § 488.1, the definition of "supplier" is revised to read as follows:

§ 488.1 Definitions.

Supplier means any of the following: Independent laboratory; portable X-ray services; physical therapist in independent practice; ESRD facility; rural health clinic; Federally qualified health center; chiropractor; or ambulatory surgical center.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.778, Medical Assistance Program)

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773, Medicare-Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare-Supplementary Medical Insurance Program)

Dated: July 28, 2006.

Mark B. McClellan,

Administrator, Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services.

Dated: August 7, 2006.

Michael O. Leavitt,

Secretary.

APC Group title SI Relative weight Payment rate National unadjusted copayment Minimum unadjusted copyment
0001 Level I Photochemotherapy S 0.4896 30.14 7.00 6.03
0002 Level I Fine Needle Biopsy/Aspiration T 1.0948 67.39 13.48
0003 Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration T 2.4295 149.54 29.91
0004 Level I Needle Biopsy/ Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 2.0863 128.41 25.68
0005 Level II Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 3.8051 234.21 71.59 46.84
0006 Level I Incision Drainage T 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
0007 Level II Incision Drainage T 10.9184 672.04 134.41
0008 Level III Incision and Drainage T 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
0009 Nail Procedures T 0.6803 41.87 8.37
0010 Level I Destruction of Lesion T 0.4829 29.72 8.14 5.94
0011 Level II Destruction of Lesion T 2.6478 162.97 32.59
0012 Level I Debridement Destruction T 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
0013 Level II Debridement Destruction T 1.0876 66.94 13.39
0015 Level III Debridement Destruction T 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
0016 Level IV Debridement Destruction T 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
0017 Level VI Debridement Destruction T 17.7392 1,091.87 227.84 218.37
0018 Biopsy of Skin/Puncture of Lesion T 1.0534 64.84 15.87 12.97
0019 Level I Excision/ Biopsy T 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
0020 Level II Excision/ Biopsy T 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
0021 Level III Excision/ Biopsy T 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
0022 Level IV Excision/ Biopsy T 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
0023 Exploration Penetrating Wound T 4.1133 253.18 50.64
0024 Level I Skin Repair T 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
0025 Level II Skin Repair T 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
0027 Level IV Skin Repair T 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
0028 Level I Breast Surgery T 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
0029 Level II Breast Surgery T 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
0030 Level III Breast Surgery T 40.7495 2,508.17 763.55 501.63
0031 Smoking Cessation Services X 0.1716 10.56 2.11
0033 Partial Hospitalization P 3.3837 208.27 41.65
0035 Arterial/Venous Puncture T 0.2016 12.41 2.48
0036 Level II Fine Needle Biopsy/Aspiration T 2.0147 124.01 24.80
0037 Level IV Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
0038 Spontaneous MEG S 51.2627 3,155.27 631.05
0039 Level I Implantation of Neurostimulator S 175.9328 10,828.84 2,165.77
0040 Percutaneous Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve S 56.3855 3,470.58 694.12
0041 Level I Arthroscopy T 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
0042 Level II Arthroscopy T 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
0043 Closed Treatment Fracture Finger/Toe/Trunk T 1.6914 104.11 20.82
0045 Bone/Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia T 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
0047 Arthroplasty without Prosthesis T 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
0048 Level I Arthroplasty with Prosthesis T 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
0049 Level I Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
0050 Level II Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
0051 Level III Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
0052 Level IV Musculoskeletal Procedures Except Hand and Foot T 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
0053 Level I Hand Musculoskeletal Procedures T 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
0054 Level II Hand Musculoskeletal Procedures T 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
0055 Level I Foot Musculoskeletal Procedures T 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
0056 Level II Foot Musculoskeletal Procedures T 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
0057 Bunion Procedures T 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
0058 Level I Strapping and Cast Application S 1.0504 64.65 12.93
0060 Manipulation Therapy S 0.4904 30.18 6.04
0061 Laminectomy or Incision for Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Excluding Cranial Nerve S 84.2373 5,184.89 1,036.98
0062 Level I Treatment Fracture/Dislocation T 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
0063 Level II Treatment Fracture/Dislocation T 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
0064 Level III Treatment Fracture/Dislocation T 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
0065 Level I Stereotactic Radiosurgery S 22.4428 1,381.38 276.28
0066 Level II Stereotactic Radiosurgery S 47.2213 2,906.52 581.30
0067 Level III Stereotactic Radiosurgery S 65.7255 4,045.47 809.09
0068 CPAP Initiation S 1.3718 84.44 29.48 16.89
0069 Thoracoscopy T 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
0070 Thoracentesis/Lavage Procedures T 3.6425 224.20 44.84
0071 Level I Endoscopy Upper Airway T 0.7572 46.61 11.03 9.32
0072 Level II Endoscopy Upper Airway T 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
0073 Level III Endoscopy Upper Airway T 3.8737 238.43 69.72 47.69
0074 Level IV Endoscopy Upper Airway T 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
0075 Level V Endoscopy Upper Airway T 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
0076 Level I Endoscopy Lower Airway T 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
0077 Level I Pulmonary Treatment S 0.3383 20.82 7.74 4.16
0078 Level II Pulmonary Treatment S 1.0381 63.90 14.55 12.78
0079 Ventilation Initiation and Management S 2.7732 170.69 34.14
0080 Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization T 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
0081 Non-Coronary Angioplasty or Atherectomy T 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
0082 Coronary Atherectomy T 76.2006 4,690.22 1,008.90 938.04
0083 Coronary Angioplasty and Percutaneous Valvuloplasty T 57.4937 3,538.79 707.76
0084 Level I Electrophysiologic Evaluation S 9.9197 610.57 122.11
0085 Level II Electrophysiologic Evaluation T 34.7086 2,136.35 427.27
0086 Ablate Heart Dysrhythm Focus T 47.1472 2,901.96 812.36 580.39
0087 Cardiac Electrophysiologic Recording/Mapping T 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
0088 Thrombectomy T 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
0089 Insertion/Replacement of Permanent Pacemaker and Electrodes T 121.9402 7,505.54 1,682.28 1,501.11
0090 Insertion/Replacement of Pacemaker Pulse Generator T 97.8357 6,021.89 1,612.80 1,204.38
0091 Level II Vascular Ligation T 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
0092 Level I Vascular Ligation T 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
0093 Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair without Device T 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
0094 Level I Resuscitation and Cardioversion S 2.4630 151.60 46.29 30.32
0095 Cardiac Rehabilitation S 0.5792 35.65 13.86 7.13
0096 Non-Invasive Vascular Studies S 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
0097 Cardiac and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring X 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
0098 Injection of Sclerosing Solution T 1.1035 67.92 13.58
0099 Electrocardiograms S 0.3835 23.60 4.72
0100 Cardiac Stress Tests X 2.5352 156.04 41.44 31.21
0101 Tilt Table Evaluation S 4.3122 265.42 100.24 53.08
0103 Miscellaneous Vascular Procedures T 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
0104 Transcatheter Placement of Intracoronary Stents T 87.9808 5,415.31 1,083.06
0105 Revision/Removal of Pacemakers, AICD, or Vascular T 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
0106 Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Pacemaker and/or Electrodes T 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
0107 Insertion of Cardioverter-Defibrillator T 279.2049 17,185.34 3,437.07
0108 Insertion/Replacement/Repair of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Leads T 370.5535 22,807.94 4,561.59
0109 Removal of Implanted Devices T 10.9541 674.24 134.85
0110 Transfusion S 3.4570 212.78 42.56
0111 Blood Product Exchange S 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
0112 Apheresis, Photopheresis, and Plasmapheresis S 30.6602 1,887.17 433.29 377.43
0113 Excision Lymphatic System T 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
0114 Thyroid/Lymphadenectomy Procedures T 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
0115 Cannula/Access Device Procedures T 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
0121 Level I Tube changes and Repositioning T 2.3431 144.22 43.80 28.84
0122 Level II Tube changes and Repositioning T 7.2859 448.45 89.69
0123 Bone Marrow Harvesting and Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant S 23.2490 1,431.00 286.20
0125 Refilling of Infusion Pump T 2.2200 136.64 27.33
0126 Level I Urinary and Anal Procedures T 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
0127 Level IV Stereotactic Radiosurgery S 126.8566 7,808.15 1,561.63
0130 Level I Laparoscopy T 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
0131 Level II Laparoscopy T 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
0132 Level III Laparoscopy T 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
0140 Esophageal Dilation without Endoscopy T 5.3134 327.05 91.40 65.41
0141 Level I Upper GI Procedures T 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
0142 Small Intestine Endoscopy T 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
0143 Lower GI Endoscopy T 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
0146 Level I Sigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy T 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
0147 Level II Sigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy T 8.5644 527.15 105.43
0148 Level I Anal/Rectal Procedures T 4.8970 301.42 60.28
0149 Level III Anal/Rectal Procedures T 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
0150 Level IV Anal/Rectal Procedures T 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
0151 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) T 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
0152 Level I Percutaneous Abdominal and Biliary Procedures T 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
0153 Peritoneal and Abdominal Procedures T 22.1758 1,364.94 397.95 272.99
0154 Hernia/Hydrocele Procedures T 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
0155 Level II Anal/Rectal Procedures T 12.8778 792.64 158.53
0156 Level III Urinary and Anal Procedures T 3.5688 219.66 43.93
0157 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Barium Enema S 2.4974 153.72 30.74
0158 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy T 7.8134 480.92 120.23
0159 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy S 3.8973 239.88 59.97
0160 Level I Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
0161 Level II Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
0162 Level III Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
0163 Level IV Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
0164 Level II Urinary and Anal Procedures T 2.1159 130.24 26.05
0165 Level IV Urinary and Anal Procedures T 18.2333 1,122.28 224.46
0166 Level I Urethral Procedures T 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
0168 Level II Urethral Procedures T 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
0169 Lithotripsy T 44.1144 2,715.29 1,009.47 543.06
0170 Dialysis S 6.8096 419.14 83.83
0171 Level V Anal/Rectal Procedures T 37.2425 2,292.31 705.28 458.46
0180 Circumcision T 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
0181 Penile Procedures T 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
0183 Testes/Epididymis Procedures T 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
0184 Prostate Biopsy T 5.9892 368.64 96.27 73.73
0188 Level II Female Reproductive Proc T 1.4050 86.48 17.30
0189 Level III Female Reproductive Proc T 2.9902 184.05 36.81
0190 Level I Hysteroscopy T 21.4199 1,318.42 424.28 263.68
0191 Level I Female Reproductive Proc T 0.1501 9.24 1.85
0192 Level IV Female Reproductive Proc T 6.9265 426.33 85.27
0193 Level V Female Reproductive Proc T 14.7958 910.70 182.14
0194 Level VIII Female Reproductive Proc T 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
0195 Level IX Female Reproductive Proc T 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
0196 Dilation and Curettage T 17.7635 1,093.36 338.23 218.67
0197 Infertility Procedures T 4.4108 271.49 54.30
0198 Pregnancy and Neonatal Care Procedures T 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
0200 Level VII Female Reproductive Proc T 17.2607 1,062.41 248.39 212.48
0201 Level VI Female Reproductive Proc T 18.5251 1,140.24 329.65 228.05
0202 Level X Female Reproductive Proc T 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
0203 Level IV Nerve Injections T 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
0204 Level I Nerve Injections T 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
0206 Level II Nerve Injections T 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
0207 Level III Nerve Injections T 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
0208 Laminotomies and Laminectomies T 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
0209 Level II MEG, Extended EEG Studies and Sleep Studies S 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
0212 Nervous System Injections T 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
0213 Level I MEG, Extended EEG Studies and Sleep Studies S 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
0214 Electroencephalogram S 1.2353 76.03 28.24 15.21
0215 Level I Nerve and Muscle Tests S 0.5760 35.45 7.09
0216 Level III Nerve and Muscle Tests S 2.6729 164.52 32.90
0218 Level II Nerve and Muscle Tests S 1.1993 73.82 14.76
0220 Level I Nerve Procedures T 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
0221 Level II Nerve Procedures T 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
0222 Implantation of Neurological Device T 178.1307 10,964.12 2,192.82
0223 Implantation or Revision of Pain Management Catheter T 29.2931 1,803.02 360.60
0224 Implantation of Reservoir/Pump/Shunt T 45.6712 2,811.11 562.22
0225 Implantation of Neurostimulator Electrodes, Cranial Nerve S 234.1628 14,412.95 2,882.59
0226 Implantation of Drug Infusion Reservoir T 112.0147 6,894.62 1,378.92
0227 Implantation of Drug Infusion Device T 183.1974 11,275.98 2,255.20
0228 Creation of Lumbar Subarachnoid Shunt T 36.1603 2,225.70 445.14
0229 Transcatherter Placement of Intravascular Shunts T 66.0804 4,067.31 813.46
0230 Level I Eye Tests Treatments S 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
0231 Level III Eye Tests Treatments S 2.1934 135.01 27.00
0232 Level I Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
0233 Level II Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
0234 Level III Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
0235 Level I Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
0236 Level II Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
0237 Level III Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
0238 Level I Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 2.8099 172.95 34.59
0239 Level II Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 6.9354 426.88 85.38
0240 Level III Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
0241 Level IV Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
0242 Level V Repair and Plastic Eye Procedures T 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
0243 Strabismus/Muscle Procedures T 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
0244 Corneal Transplant T 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
0245 Level I Cataract Procedures without IOL Insert T 14.5427 895.12 217.05 179.02
0246 Cataract Procedures with IOL Insert T 23.5664 1,450.54 495.96 290.11
0247 Laser Eye Procedures Except Retinal T 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
0248 Laser Retinal Procedures T 5.0285 309.51 95.08 61.90
0249 Level II Cataract Procedures without IOL Insert T 28.5043 1,754.47 524.67 350.89
0250 Nasal Cauterization/Packing T 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
0251 Level I ENT Procedures T 2.3768 146.29 29.26
0252 Level II ENT Procedures T 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
0253 Level III ENT Procedures T 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
0254 Level IV ENT Procedures T 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
0256 Level V ENT Procedures T 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
0257 Level I Therapeutic Radiologic Procedures S 0.9770 60.14 12.03
0258 Tonsil and Adenoid Procedures T 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
0259 Level VI ENT Procedures T 406.8232 25,040.37 8,698.43 5,008.07
0260 Level I Plain Film Except Teeth X 0.7276 44.78 8.96
0261 Level II Plain Film Except Teeth Including Bone Density Measurement X 1.2515 77.03 15.41
0262 Plain Film of Teeth X 0.5818 35.81 7.16
0263 Level I Miscellaneous Radiology Procedures X 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
0264 Level II Miscellaneous Radiology Procedures X 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
0265 Level I Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound S 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
0266 Level II Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound S 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
0267 Level III Diagnostic and Screening Ultrasound S 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
0268 Level I Ultrasound Guidance Procedures S 1.1967 73.66 14.73
0269 Level II Echocardiogram Except Transesophageal S 3.2432 199.62 75.60 39.92
0270 Transesophageal Echocardiogram S 6.2689 385.86 141.32 77.17
0272 Fluoroscopy X 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
0274 Myelography S 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
0275 Arthrography S 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
0276 Level I Digestive Radiology S 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
0277 Level II Digestive Radiology S 2.2764 140.11 54.63 28.02
0278 Diagnostic Urography S 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
0279 Level II Angiography and Venography S 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
0280 Level III Angiography and Venography S 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
0282 Miscellaneous Computerized Axial Tomography S 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
0283 Computerized Axial Tomography with Contrast Material S 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
0284 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography with Contras S 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
0288 Bone Density:Axial Skeleton S 1.2005 73.89 14.78
0293 Level V Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 50.6347 3,116.62 1,100.34 623.32
0296 Level II Therapeutic Radiologic Procedures S 2.7106 166.84 53.99 33.37
0297 Level III Therapeutic Radiologic Procedures S 3.6483 224.56 89.82 44.91
0298 Level IV Therapeutic Radiologic Procedures S 8.4904 522.59 209.02 104.52
0299 Miscellaneous Radiation Treatment S 6.0322 371.29 74.26
0300 Level I Radiation Therapy S 1.5004 92.35 18.47
0301 Level II Radiation Therapy S 2.2670 139.54 27.91
0302 Computer Assisted Navigational Procedures S 5.5005 338.56 105.94 67.71
0303 Treatment Device Construction X 2.9637 182.42 66.95 36.48
0304 Level I Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Preparation X 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
0305 Level II Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Preparation X 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
0307 Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging S 11.6773 718.75 287.49 143.75
0308 Non-Myocardial Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging S 14.0093 862.29 172.46
0309 Level II Ultrasound Guidance Procedures S 2.1284 131.01 26.20
0310 Level III Therapeutic Radiation Treatment Preparation X 14.0578 865.27 325.27 173.05
0312 Radioelement Applications S 5.0185 308.89 61.78
0313 Brachytherapy S 13.3939 824.41 164.88
0314 Hyperthermic Therapies S 3.6583 225.17 66.65 45.03
0315 Level II Implantation of Neurostimulator T 235.5774 14,500.02 2,900.00
0320 Electroconvulsive Therapy S 5.5017 338.64 80.06 67.73
0321 Biofeedback and Other Training S 1.3693 84.28 21.72 16.86
0322 Brief Individual Psychotherapy S 1.1749 72.32 14.46
0323 Extended Individual Psychotherapy S 1.7170 105.68 21.14
0324 Family Psychotherapy S 2.2087 135.95 27.19
0325 Group Psychotherapy S 1.0787 66.40 14.51 13.28
0330 Dental Procedures S 9.5891 590.22 118.04
0332 Computerized Axial Tomography and Computerized Angiography without Contras S 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
0333 Computerized Axial Tomography and Computerized Angiography without Contrast followed by Contrast S 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
0335 Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Miscellaneous S 4.6629 287.01 114.80 57.40
0336 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography without Cont S 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
0337 MRI and Magnetic Resonance Angiography without Contrast Material followed S 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
0339 Observation S 7.1587 440.63 88.13
0340 Minor Ancillary Procedures X 0.6211 38.23 7.65
0341 Skin Tests X 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
0342 Level I Pathology X 0.0813 5.00 2.00 1.00
0343 Level III Pathology X 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
0344 Level IV Pathology X 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
0345 Level I Transfusion Laboratory Procedures X 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
0346 Level II Transfusion Laboratory Procedures X 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
0347 Level III Transfusion Laboratory Procedures X 0.7394 45.51 11.24 9.10
0348 Fertility Laboratory Procedures X 0.8928 54.95 10.99
0350 Administration of flu and PPV vaccine S 0.4107 25.28 0.00 0.00
0360 Level I Alimentary Tests X 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
0361 Level II Alimentary Tests X 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
0362 Contact Lens and Spectacle Services X 0.5328 32.79 6.56
0363 Level I Otorhinolaryngologic Function Tests X 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
0364 Level I Audiometry X 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
0365 Level II Audiometry X 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
0366 Level III Audiometry X 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
0367 Level I Pulmonary Test X 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
0368 Level II Pulmonary Tests X 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
0369 Level III Pulmonary Tests X 2.8329 174.37 44.18 34.87
0370 Allergy Tests X 1.0769 66.28 13.26
0372 Therapeutic Phlebotomy X 0.5814 35.79 10.09 7.16
0373 Level I Neuropsychological Testing X 1.6262 100.09 20.02
0374 Monitoring Psychiatric Drugs X 1.1509 70.84 14.17
0375 Ancillary Outpatient Services When Patient Expires S 57.3014 3,526.96 705.39
0376 Level II Cardiac Imaging S 4.9770 306.34 119.77 61.27
0377 Level III Cardiac Imaging S 6.7443 415.12 158.84 83.02
0378 Level II Pulmonary Imaging S 5.2084 320.58 128.23 64.12
0379 Injection adenosine 6 MG K 29.90 5.98
0381 Single Allergy Tests X 0.2151 13.24 2.65
0382 Level II Neuropsychological Testing X 2.7541 169.52 67.80 33.90
0384 GI Procedures with Stents T 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
0385 Level I Prosthetic Urological Procedures S 79.3730 4,885.49 977.10
0386 Level II Prosthetic Urological Procedures S 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
0387 Level II Hysteroscopy T 33.3029 2,049.83 655.55 409.97
0388 Discography S 14.2706 878.37 289.72 175.67
0389 Level I Non-imaging Nuclear Medicine S 1.4072 86.61 33.98 17.32
0390 Level I Endocrine Imaging S 2.3732 146.07 58.42 29.21
0391 Level II Endocrine Imaging S 2.7556 169.61 66.18 33.92
0392 Level II Non-imaging Nuclear Medicine S 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
0393 Red Cell/Plasma Studies S 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
0394 Hepatobiliary Imaging S 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
0395 GI Tract Imaging S 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
0396 Bone Imaging S 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
0397 Vascular Imaging S 2.2521 138.62 49.58 27.72
0398 Level I Cardiac Imaging S 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
0399 Nuclear Medicine Add-on Imaging S 1.5282 94.06 35.80 18.81
0400 Hematopoietic Imaging S 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
0401 Level I Pulmonary Imaging S 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
0402 Brain Imaging S 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
0403 CSF Imaging S 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
0404 Renal and Genitourinary Studies Level I S 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
0405 Renal and Genitourinary Studies Level II S 4.1056 252.70 98.77 50.54
0406 Level I Tumor/Infection Imaging S 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
0407 Level I Radionuclide Therapy S 3.1506 193.92 77.56 38.78
0408 Level II Tumor/Infection Imaging S 4.9998 307.74 61.55
0409 Red Blood Cell Tests X 0.1237 7.61 2.20 1.52
0411 Respiratory Procedures S 0.3793 23.35 4.67
0412 IMRT Treatment Delivery S 5.5021 338.66 67.73
0413 Level II Radionuclide Therapy S 5.1026 314.07 62.81
0415 Level II Endoscopy Lower Airway T 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
0416 Level I Intravascular and Intracardiac Ultrasound and Flow Reserve S 32.2182 1,983.06 396.61
0417 Computerized Reconstruction S 3.1140 191.67 38.33
0418 Insertion of Left Ventricular Pacing Elect. T 267.8870 16,488.71 3,297.74
0421 Prolonged Physiologic Monitoring X 1.6486 101.47 20.29
0422 Level II Upper GI Procedures T 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
0423 Level II Percutaneous Abdominal and Biliary Procedures T 39.0235 2,401.94 480.39
0425 Level II Arthroplasty with Prosthesis T 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
0426 Level II Strapping and Cast Application S 2.2728 139.89 27.98
0427 Level III Tube Changes and Repositioning T 11.5220 709.19 141.84
0428 Level III Sigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy T 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
0429 Level V Cystourethroscopy and other Genitourinary Procedures T 42.9327 2,642.55 528.51
0432 Health and Behavior Services S 0.6006 36.97 7.39
0433 Level II Pathology X 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
0434 Cardiac Defect Repair T 87.3424 5,376.01 1,075.20
0436 Level I Drug Administration S 0.1769 10.89 2.18
0437 Level II Drug Administration S 0.4107 25.28 5.06
0438 Level III Drug Administration S 0.7892 48.58 9.72
0439 Level IV Drug Administration S 1.5841 97.50 19.50
0440 Level V Drug Administration S 1.8285 112.55 22.51
0441 Level VI Drug Administration S 2.5071 154.31 30.86
0442 Dosimetric Drug Administration S 24.5410 1,510.52 302.10
0443 Overnight Pulse Oximetry X 0.9939 61.18 24.47 12.24
0604 Level 1 Clinic Visits V 0.8083 49.75 9.95
0605 Level 2 Clinic Visits V 1.0057 61.90 12.38
0606 Level 3 Clinic Visits V 1.3546 83.38 16.68
0607 Level 4 Clinic Visits V 1.7080 105.13 21.03
0608 Level 5 Clinic Visits V 2.1226 130.65 26.13
0609 Level 1 Type A Emergency Visits V 0.8323 51.23 10.25
0613 Level 2 Type A Emergency Visits V 1.3728 84.50 16.90
0614 Level 3 Type A Emergency Visits V 2.1692 133.52 26.70
0615 Level 4 Type A Emergency Visits V 3.4790 214.14 42.83
0616 Level 5 Type A Emergency Visits V 5.3773 330.98 66.20
0617 Critical Care S 8.0167 493.44 98.69
0621 Level I Vascular Access Procedures T 8.7841 540.67 108.13
0622 Level II Vascular Access Procedures T 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
0623 Level III Vascular Access Procedures T 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
0624 Minor Vascular Access Device Procedures X 0.5336 32.84 13.13 6.57
0648 Breast Reconstruction with Prosthesis T 48.7796 3,002.43 600.49
0651 Complex Interstitial Radiation Source Application S 16.6585 1,025.35 205.07
0652 Insertion of Intraperitoneal and Pleural Catheters T 29.2259 1,798.88 359.78
0653 Vascular Reconstruction/Fistula Repair with Device T 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
0654 Insertion/Replacement of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker T 112.2347 6,908.16 1,381.63
0655 Insertion/Replacement/Conversion of a permanent dual chamber pacemaker T 153.1524 9,426.68 1,885.34
0656 Transcatheter Placement of Intracoronary Drug-Eluting Stents T 106.8902 6,579.20 1,315.84
0657 Placement of Tissue Clips S 1.7625 108.48 21.70
0658 Percutaneous Breast Biopsies T 6.4482 396.89 79.38
0659 Hyperbaric Oxygen S 1.5925 98.02 19.60
0660 Level II Otorhinolaryngologic Function Tests X 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
0661 Level V Pathology X 2.6066 160.44 64.17 32.09
0662 CT Angiography S 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
0663 Level I Electronic Analysis of Neurostimulator Pulse Generators S 1.0752 66.18 16.96 13.24
0664 Level I Proton Beam Radiation Therapy S 18.4698 1,136.83 227.37
0665 Bone Density:AppendicularSkeleton S 0.5569 34.28 6.86
0667 Level II Proton Beam Radiation Therapy S 22.0972 1,360.10 272.02
0668 Level I Angiography and Venography S 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
0670 Level II Intravascular and Intracardiac Ultrasound and Flow Reserve S 29.7322 1,830.05 536.10 366.01
0672 Level IV Posterior Segment Eye Procedures T 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
0673 Level IV Anterior Segment Eye Procedures T 37.3057 2,296.20 649.56 459.24
0674 Prostate Cryoablation T 107.8298 6,637.03 1,327.41
0675 Prostatic Thermotherapy T 42.3176 2,604.69 520.94
0676 Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy T 2.0612 126.87 25.37
0678 External Counterpulsation T 1.7263 106.26 21.25
0679 Level II Resuscitation and Cardioversion S 5.5435 341.21 95.30 68.24
0680 Insertion of Patient Activated Event Recorders S 74.8877 4,609.41 921.88
0681 Knee Arthroplasty T 173.0706 10,652.67 2,130.53
0682 Level V Debridement Destruction T 6.7529 415.65 158.65 83.13
0683 Level II Photochemotherapy S 2.6902 165.58 33.12
0685 Level III Needle Biopsy/Aspiration Except Bone Marrow T 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
0686 Level III Skin Repair T 13.3433 821.29 164.26
0687 Revision/Removal of Neurostimulator Electrodes T 17.1830 1,057.63 423.05 211.53
0688 Revision/Removal of Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Receiver T 33.9521 2,089.79 835.91 417.96
0689 Electronic Analysis of Cardioverter-defibrillators S 0.5400 33.24 6.65
0690 Electronic Analysis of Pacemakers and other Cardiac Devices S 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
0691 Electronic Analysis of Programmable Shunts/Pumps S 2.8253 173.90 60.61 34.78
0692 Level II Electronic Analysis of Neurostimulator Pulse Generators S 1.9519 120.14 30.16 24.03
0693 Breast Reconstruction T 37.4843 2,307.20 731.74 461.44
0694 Mohs Surgery T 3.4844 214.47 58.14 42.89
0695 Level VII Debridement Destruction T 20.5802 1,266.73 266.59 253.35
0697 Level I Echocardiogram Except Transesophageal S 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
0698 Level II Eye Tests Treatments S 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
0699 Level IV Eye Tests Treatments T 13.9509 858.69 171.74
0700 Antepartum Manipulation T 2.8011 172.41 34.48
0701 Sr89 strontium K 533.58 106.72
0702 Sm 153 lexidronm K 1,316.41 263.28
0704 In111 satumomab K 192.12 38.42
0705 Tc99m tetrofosmin K 73.81 14.76
0722 Tc99m pentetate K 56.77 11.35
0723 Co57/58 K 149.44 29.89
0724 Co57 cyano K 63.74 12.75
0726 Dexrazoxane HCl injection K 179.62 35.92
0728 Filgrastim 300 mcg injection K 182.53 36.51
0730 Pamidronate disodium /30 MG K 29.31 5.86
0731 Sargramostim injection K 23.12 4.62
0732 Mesna injection K 7.87 1.57
0735 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate K 12.00 2.40
0736 Amphotericin b liposome inj K 17.40 3.48
0737 Nitrogen N-13 ammonia K 230.77 46.15
0738 Rasburicase K 110.36 22.07
0739 Tc99m depreotide K 67.91 13.58
0740 Tc99m gluceptate K 236.53 47.31
0741 Cr51 chromate K 167.62 33.52
0742 Tc99m labeled rbc K 132.95 26.59
0743 Tc99m mertiatide K 180.08 36.02
0744 Plague vaccine, im K 150.00 30.00
0750 Dolasetron mesylate K 6.76 1.35
0763 Dolasetron mesylate oral K 47.52 9.50
0764 Granisetron HCl injection K 6.80 1.36
0765 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral K 37.08 7.42
0768 Ondansetron hcl injection K 3.69 0.74
0769 Ondansetron HCl 8mg oral K 34.21 6.84
0800 Leuprolide acetate /3.75 MG K 440.36 88.07
0802 Etoposide oral 50 MG K 32.73 6.55
0807 Aldesleukin/single use vial K 734.10 146.82
0809 Bcg live intravesical vac K 110.48 22.10
0810 Goserelin acetate implant K 197.59 39.52
0811 Carboplatin injection K 13.74 2.75
0812 Carmus bischl nitro inj K 139.66 27.93
0814 Asparaginase injection K 53.66 10.73
0820 Daunorubicin K 23.36 4.67
0821 Daunorubicin citrate liposom K 55.72 11.14
0823 Docetaxel K 294.48 58.90
0827 Floxuridine injection K 62.61 12.52
0828 Gemcitabine HCl K 116.59 23.32
0830 Irinotecan injection K 125.28 25.06
0831 Ifosfomide injection K 54.19 10.84
0832 Idarubicin hcl injection K 265.53 53.11
0834 Interferon alfa-2a inj K 33.53 6.71
0835 Inj cosyntropin per 0.25 MG K 63.55 12.71
0836 Interferon alfa-2b inj K 13.54 2.71
0838 Interferon gamma 1-b inj K 289.87 57.97
0840 Inj melphalan hydrochl 50 MG K 1,190.81 238.16
0842 Fludarabine phosphate inj K 230.11 46.02
0843 Pegaspargase/singl dose vial K 1,596.00 319.20
0844 Pentostatin injection K 2,000.96 400.19
0849 Rituximab cancer treatment K 465.23 93.05
0850 Streptozocin injection K 147.45 29.49
0851 Thiotepa injection K 45.38 9.08
0852 Topotecan K 780.54 156.11
0855 Vinorelbine tartrate/10 mg K 22.04 4.41
0856 Porfimer sodium K 2,481.76 496.35
0858 Inj cladribine per 1 MG K 38.28 7.66
0860 Plicamycin (mithramycin) inj K 173.66 34.73
0861 Leuprolide acetate injeciton K 7.86 1.57
0862 Mitomycin 5 MG inj K 18.82 3.76
0863 Paclitaxel injection K 15.44 3.09
0864 Mitoxantrone hydrochl / 5 MG K 336.76 67.35
0865 Interferon alfa-n3 inj K 50.33 10.07
0868 Oral aprepitant G 4.63 0.93
0876 Caffeine citrate injection K 3.34 0.67
0884 Rho d immune globulin inj K 97.11 19.42
0887 Azathioprine parenteral K 48.73 9.75
0888 Cyclosporine oral 100 mg K 3.88 0.78
0890 Lymphocyte immune globulin K 295.38 59.08
0891 Tacrolimus oral per 1 MG K 3.40 0.68
0892 Edetate calcium disodium inj K 39.80 7.96
0895 Deferoxamine mesylate inj K 14.77 2.95
0900 Alglucerase injection K 38.85 7.77
0901 Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor K 3.21 0.64
0902 Botulinum toxin a per unit K 4.85 0.97
0903 Cytomegalovirus imm IV /vial K 755.79 151.16
0906 RSV-ivig K 16.02 3.20
0910 Interferon beta-1b / .25 MG K 91.34 18.27
0911 Inj streptokinase /250000 IU K 78.75 15.75
0912 Interferon alfacon-1 K 3.92 0.78
0913 Ganciclovir long act implant K 4,200.00 840.00
0916 Injection imiglucerase /unit K 3.87 0.77
0917 Adenosine injection K 69.41 13.88
0925 Factor viii K 0.68 0.14
0926 Factor VIII (porcine) K 0.66 0.13
0927 Factor viii recombinant K 1.05 0.21
0928 Factor ix complex K 0.63 0.13
0929 Anti-inhibitor K 1.29 0.26
0930 Antithrombin iii injection K 1.62 0.32
0931 Factor IX non-recombinant K 0.88 0.18
0932 Factor IX recombinant K 0.98 0.20
0935 Clonidine hydrochloride K 62.71 12.54
0949 Frozen plasma, pooled, sd K 0.9060 55.77 11.15
0950 Whole blood for transfusion K 2.1824 134.33 26.87
0952 Cryoprecipitate each unit K 0.8571 52.76 10.55
0954 RBC leukocytes reduced K 2.8738 176.89 35.38
0955 Plasma, frz between 8-24 hour K 1.1864 73.02 14.60
0956 Plasma protein fract,5%,50ml K 0.4016 24.72 4.94
0957 Platelets, each unit K 0.9794 60.28 12.06
0958 Plaelet rich plasma unit K 2.5336 155.95 31.19
0959 Red blood cells unit K 2.1045 129.53 25.91
0960 Washed red blood cells unit K 3.5028 215.60 43.12
0961 Albumin (human),5%, 50ml K 25.48 5.10
0963 Albumin (human), 5%, 250 ml K 72.09 14.42
0964 Albumin (human), 25%, 20 ml K 26.79 5.36
0965 Albumin (human), 25%, 50ml K 61.77 12.35
0966 Plasmaprotein fract,5%,250ml K 3.1309 192.71 38.54
0967 Blood split unit K 2.2087 135.95 27.19
0968 Platelets leukoreduced irrad K 2.1192 130.44 26.09
0969 RBC leukoreduced irradiated K 3.7037 227.97 45.59
1009 Cryoprecipitatereducedplasma K 1.2990 79.95 15.99
1010 Blood, l/r, cmv-neg K 2.1991 135.36 27.07
1011 Platelets, hla-m, l/r, unit K 10.5084 646.80 129.36
1013 Platelets leukocytes reduced K 1.5318 94.28 18.86
1016 Blood, l/r, froz/degly/wash K 1.4462 89.02 17.80
1017 Plt, aph/pher, l/r, cmv-neg K 6.1508 378.59 75.72
1018 Blood, l/r, irradiated K 2.1765 133.97 26.79
1019 Plate pheres leukoredu irrad K 9.9841 614.53 122.91
1020 Plt, pher, l/r cmv-neg, irr K 11.7025 720.30 144.06
1021 RBC, frz/deg/wsh, l/r, irrad K 6.9189 425.87 85.17
1022 RBC, l/r, cmv-neg, irrad K 4.2818 263.55 52.71
1045 I131 iodobenguate, dx K 429.55 85.91
1052 Injection, voriconazole K 4.55 0.91
1064 Th I131 so iodide cap millic K 14.54 2.91
1083 Adalimumab injection K 304.40 60.88
1084 Denileukin diftitox, 300 mcg K 1,391.05 278.21
1086 Temozolomide K 7.16 1.43
1088 Iodine I-131 iodide cap, dx K 24.86 4.97
1096 Tc99m exametazime K 317.07 63.41
1150 I131 iodide sol, rx K 12.60 2.52
1166 Cytarabine liposome K 374.75 74.95
1167 Inj, epirubicin hcl, 2 mg K 24.47 4.89
1178 BUSULFAN IV, 6 Mg K 24.87 4.97
1203 Verteporfin injection K 8.89 1.78
1207 Octreotide injection, depot K 89.50 17.90
1280 Corticotropin injection K 108.85 21.77
1330 Ergonovine maleate injection K 27.56 5.51
1436 Etidronate disodium inj K 70.73 14.15
1491 New Technology-Level IA ($0-$10) S 5.00 1.00
1492 New Technology-Level IB ($10-$20) S 15.00 3.00
1493 New Technology-Level IC ($20-$30) S 25.00 5.00
1494 New Technology-Level ID ($30-$40) S 35.00 7.00
1495 New Technology-Level IE ($40-$50) S 45.00 9.00
1496 New Technology-Level IA ($0-$10) T 5.00 1.00
1497 New Technology-Level IB($10-$20) T 15.00 3.00
1498 New Technology-Level IC ($20-$30) T 25.00 5.00
1499 New Technology-Level ID($30-$40) T 35.00 7.00
1500 New Technology-Level IE ($40-$50) T 45.00 9.00
1502 New Technology-Level II ($50-$100) S 75.00 15.00
1503 New Technology-Level III ($100-$200) S 150.00 30.00
1504 New Technology-Level IV ($200-$300) S 250.00 50.00
1505 New Technology-Level V ($300-$400) S 350.00 70.00
1506 New Technology-Level VI ($400-$500) S 450.00 90.00
1507 New Technology-Level VII ($500-$600) S 550.00 110.00
1508 New Technology-Level VIII ($600-$700) S 650.00 130.00
1509 New Technology-Level IX ($700-$800) S 750.00 150.00
1510 New Technology-Level X ($800-$900) S 850.00 170.00
1511 New Technology-Level XI ($900-$1000) S 950.00 190.00
1512 New Technology-Level XII ($1000-$1100) S 1,050.00 210.00
1513 New Technology-Level XIII ($1100-$1200) S 1,150.00 230.00
1514 New Technology-Level XIV ($1200-$1300) S 1,250.00 250.00
1515 New Technology-Level XV ($1300-$1400) S 1,350.00 270.00
1516 New Technology-Level XVI ($1400-$1500) S 1,450.00 290.00
1517 New Technology-Level XVII ($1500-$1600) S 1,550.00 310.00
1518 New Technology-Level XVIII ($1600-$1700) S 1,650.00 330.00
1519 New Technology-Level IXX ($1700-$1800) S 1,750.00 350.00
1520 New Technology-Level XX ($1800-$1900) S 1,850.00 370.00
1521 New Technology-Level XXI ($1900-$2000) S 1,950.00 390.00
1522 New Technology-Level XXII ($2000-$2500) S 2,250.00 450.00
1523 New Technology-Level XXIII ($2500-$3000) S 2,750.00 550.00
1524 New Technology-Level XIV ($3000-$3500) S 3,250.00 650.00
1525 New Technology-Level XXV ($3500-$4000) S 3,750.00 750.00
1526 New Technology-Level XXVI ($4000-$4500) S 4,250.00 850.00
1527 New Technology-Level XXVII ($4500-$5000) S 4,750.00 950.00
1528 New Technology-Level XXVIII ($5000-$5500) S 5,250.00 1,050.00
1529 New Technology-Level XXIX ($5500-$6000) S 5,750.00 1,150.00
1530 New Technology-Level XXX ($6000-$6500) S 6,250.00 1,250.00
1531 New Technology-Level XXXI ($6500-$7000) S 6,750.00 1,350.00
1532 New Technology-Level XXXII ($7000-$7500) S 7,250.00 1,450.00
1533 New Technology-Level XXXIII ($7500-$8000) S 7,750.00 1,550.00
1534 New Technology-Level XXXIV ($8000-$8500) S 8,250.00 1,650.00
1535 New Technology-Level XXXV ($8500-$9000) S 8,750.00 1,750.00
1536 New Technology-Level XXXVI ($9000-$9500) S 9,250.00 1,850.00
1537 New Technology-Level XXXVII ($9500-$10000) S 9,750.00 1,950.00
1539 New Technology-Level II ($50-$100) T 75.00 15.00
1540 New Technology-Level III ($100-$200) T 150.00 30.00
1541 New Technology-Level IV ($200-$300) T 250.00 50.00
1542 New Technology-Level V ($300-$400) T 350.00 70.00
1543 New Technology-Level VI ($400-$500) T 450.00 90.00
1544 New Technology-Level VII ($500-$600) T 550.00 110.00
1545 New Technology-Level VIII ($600-$700) T 650.00 130.00
1546 New Technology-Level IX ($700-$800) T 750.00 150.00
1547 New Technology-Level X ($800-$900) T 850.00 170.00
1548 New Technology-Level XI ($900-$1000) T 950.00 190.00
1549 New Technology-Level XII ($1000-$1100) T 1,050.00 210.00
1550 New Technology-Level XIII ($1100-$1200) T 1,150.00 230.00
1551 New Technology-Level XIV ($1200-$1300) T 1,250.00 250.00
1552 New Technology-Level XV ($1300-$1400) T 1,350.00 270.00
1553 New Technology-Level XVI ($1400-$1500) T 1,450.00 290.00
1554 New Technology-Level XVII ($1500-$1600) T 1,550.00 310.00
1555 New Technology-Level XVIII ($1600-$1700) T 1,650.00 330.00
1556 New Technology-Level XIX ($1700-$1800) T 1,750.00 350.00
1557 New Technology-Level XX ($1800-$1900) T 1,850.00 370.00
1558 New Technology-Level XXI ($1900-$2000) T 1,950.00 390.00
1559 New Technology-Level XXII ($2000-$2500) T 2,250.00 450.00
1560 New Technology-Level XXIII ($2500-$3000) T 2,750.00 550.00
1561 New Technology-Level XXIV ($3000-$3500) T 3,250.00 650.00
1562 New Technology-Level XXV ($3500-$4000) T 3,750.00 750.00
1563 New Technology-Level XXVI ($4000-$4500) T 4,250.00 850.00
1564 New Technology-Level XXVII ($4500-$5000) T 4,750.00 950.00
1565 New Technology-Level XXVIII ($5000-$5500) T 5,250.00 1,050.00
1566 New Technology-Level XXIX ($5500-$6000) T 5,750.00 1,150.00
1567 New Technology-Level XXX ($6000-$6500) T 6,250.00 1,250.00
1568 New Technology-Level XXXI ($6500-$7000) T 6,750.00 1,350.00
1569 New Technology-Level XXXII ($7000-$7500) T 7,250.00 1,450.00
1570 New Technology-Level XXXIII ($7500-$8000) T 7,750.00 1,550.00
1571 New Technology-Level XXXIV ($8000-$8500) T 8,250.00 1,650.00
1572 New Technology-Level XXXV ($8500-$9000) T 8,750.00 1,750.00
1573 New Technology-Level XXXVI ($9000-$9500) T 9,250.00 1,850.00
1574 New Technology-Level XXXVII ($9500-$10000) T 9,750.00 1,950.00
1600 Tc99m sestamibi K 82.58 16.52
1603 TL201 thallium K 27.18 5.44
1604 In111 capromab K 928.19 185.64
1605 Abciximab injection K 452.96 90.59
1606 Injection anistreplase 30 u K 2,265.46 453.09
1607 Eptifibatide injection K 13.31 2.66
1608 Etanercept injection K 154.12 30.82
1609 Rho(D) immune globulin h, sd K 13.57 2.71
1611 Hylan G-F 20 injection K 196.99 39.40
1612 Daclizumab, parenteral K 345.07 69.01
1613 Trastuzumab K 54.59 10.92
1629 Nonmetabolic act d/e tissue K 15.20 3.04
1630 Hep b ig, im K 118.61 23.72
1631 Baclofen intrathecal trial K 70.20 14.04
1632 Metabolic active D/E tissue K 27.56 5.51
1633 Alefacept K 26.03 5.21
1642 In111 ibritumomab, dx K 1,344.34 268.87
1643 Y90 ibritumomab, rx K 12,130.20 2,426.04
1644 I131 tositumomab, dx K 1,368.17 273.63
1645 I131 tositumomab, rx K 11,868.78 2,373.76
1646 In111 oxyquinoline K 306.51 61.30
1647 In111 pentetate K 262.81 52.56
1648 Tc99m arcitumomab K 255.95 51.19
1650 Tc99m succimer K 84.79 16.96
1651 F18 fdg K 235.56 47.11
1654 Rb82 rubidium K 239.83 47.97
1655 Tinzaparin sodium injection K 2.18 0.44
1670 Tetanus immune globulin inj K 90.71 18.14
1671 Ga67 gallium K 22.73 4.55
1672 Tc99m bicisate K 254.46 50.89
1675 P32 Na phosphate K 117.11 23.42
1676 P32 chromic phosphate K 222.35 44.47
1677 In111 pentetreotide K 185.60 37.12
1678 Tc99m fanolesomab K 527.31 105.46
1680 Acetylcysteine injection K 1.86 0.37
1682 Aprotonin, 10,000 kiu K 2.32 0.46
1683 Basiliximab K 1,388.81 277.76
1684 Corticorelin ovine triflutal K 4.22 0.84
1685 Darbepoetin alfa, non-esrd K 3.00 0.60
1686 Epoetin alfa, non-esrd K 9.25 1.85
1687 Digoxin immune fab (ovine) K 527.46 105.49
1688 Ethanolamine oleate K 71.57 14.31
1689 Fomepizole K 11.82 2.36
1690 Hemin K 6.59 1.32
1691 Iron dextran 165 injection K 12.30 2.46
1692 Iron dextran 267 injection K 10.17 2.03
1693 Lepirudin K 146.38 29.28
1694 Ziconotide injection G 6.20 1.24
1695 Nesiritide injection K 29.72 5.94
1696 Palifermin injection K 11.37 2.27
1697 Pegaptanib sodium injection G 1,107.54 221.51
1700 Inj secretin synthetic human K 20.31 4.06
1701 Treprostinil injection K 53.51 10.70
1703 Ovine, 1000 USP units K 133.77 26.75
1704 Inj Vonwillebrand factor iu K 0.87 0.17
1705 Factor viia K 1.08 0.22
1707 Non-human, metabolic tissue K 1.64 0.33
1709 Azacitidine injection K 4.09 0.82
1710 Clofarabine injection G 116.68 23.34
1711 Histrelin implant K 2,019.82 403.96
1712 Paclitaxel injection G 8.73 1.75
1713 Inj Fe-based MR contrast,1ml K 30.12 6.02
1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 K 0.4493 27.65 5.53
1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 K 2.1922 134.93 26.99
1718 Brachytx source, Iodine 125 K 0.5754 35.42 7.08
1719 Brachytx sour, Non-HDR Ir-192 K 0.5108 31.44 6.29
1720 Brachytx sour, Palladium 103 K 0.7945 48.90 9.78
1738 Oxaliplatin K 8.47 1.69
1739 Pegademase bovine, 25 iu K 164.50 32.90
1740 Diazoxide injection K 110.88 22.18
1741 Urofollitropin, 75 iu K 48.84 9.77
1820 Generator neuro rechg bat sys H
2210 Methyldopate hcl injection K 9.86 1.97
2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 K 272.7710 16,789.33 3,357.87
2632 Brachytx sol, I-125, per mCi K 0.3139 19.32 3.86
2633 Brachytx source, Cesium-131 K 1.4622 90.00 18.00
2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 K 0.4172 25.68 5.14
2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 K 0.8820 54.29 10.86
2636 Brachytx linear source, P-103 K 0.6360 39.15 7.83
2637 Brachytx, Ytterbium-169 K 0.4172 25.68 5.14
2731 Immune globulin, powder K 22.05 4.41
2732 Immune globulin, liquid K 28.82 5.76
2770 Quinupristin/dalfopristin K 108.03 21.61
2940 Somatrem injection K 583.74 116.75
3030 Sumatriptan succinate / 6 MG K 51.75 10.35
3032 Dtp/hib vaccine, im K 68.91 13.78
3038 Inj biperiden lactate/5 mg K 88.36 17.67
3039 Inj metaraminol bitartrate K 17.68 3.54
3040 Penicillin g benzathine inj K 67.86 13.57
3041 Bivalirudin K 1.62 0.32
3042 Foscarnet sodium injection K 10.69 2.14
3043 Gamma globulin 1 CC inj K 10.59 2.12
3045 Meropenem K 3.76 0.75
3046 Octreotide inj, non-depot K 4.34 0.87
3047 Melphalan oral 2 MG K 4.39 0.88
3048 Doxorubic hcl 10 MG vl chemo K 6.23 1.25
3049 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized K 5.47 1.09
3050 Sermorelin acetate injection K 1.73 0.35
7000 Amifostine K 448.41 89.68
7005 Gonadorelin hydroch/ 100 mcg K 178.59 35.72
7011 Oprelvekin injection K 243.39 48.68
7015 Oral busulfan K 1.95 0.39
7028 Fosphenytoin, 50 mg K 5.18 1.04
7034 Somatropin injection K 43.73 8.75
7035 Teniposide, 50 mg K 264.26 52.85
7036 Urokinase 250,000 IU inj K 453.41 90.68
7038 Monoclonal antibodies K 860.94 172.19
7041 Tirofiban HCl K 7.61 1.52
7042 Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg K 3.60 0.72
7043 Infliximab injection K 53.73 10.75
7045 Inj trimetrexate glucoronate K 144.39 28.88
7046 Doxorubicin hcl liposome inj K 367.56 73.51
7048 Alteplase recombinant K 31.06 6.21
7049 Filgrastim 480 mcg injection K 289.59 57.92
7051 Leuprolide acetate implant K 2,157.81 431.56
7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl top K 99.92 19.98
7316 Sodium hyaluronate injection K 112.04 22.41
9001 Linezolid injection K 23.50 4.70
9002 Tenecteplase injection K 2,059.01 411.80
9003 Palivizumab, per 50 mg K 609.62 121.92
9004 Gemtuzumab ozogamicin K 2,265.57 453.11
9005 Reteplase injection K 754.71 150.94
9006 Tacrolimus injection K 135.17 27.03
9012 Arsenic trioxide K 32.92 6.58
9015 Mycophenolate mofetil oral K 2.50 0.50
9018 Botulinum toxin type B K 7.85 1.57
9019 Caspofungin acetate K 32.19 6.44
9020 Sirolimus, oral K 6.84 1.37
9022 IM inj interferon beta 1-a K 97.99 19.60
9023 Rho d immune globulin 50 mcg K 14.13 2.83
9024 Amphotericin b lipid complex K 11.10 2.22
9031 Arbutamine HCl injection K 160.00 32.00
9032 Baclofen 10 MG injection K 191.50 38.30
9033 Cidofovir injection K 757.03 151.41
9038 Inj estrogen conjugate 25 MG K 57.78 11.56
9040 Intraocular Fomivirsen na K 210.00 42.00
9042 Glucagon hydrochloride/1 MG K 62.42 12.48
9044 Ibutilide fumarate injection K 249.01 49.80
9046 Iron sucrose injection K 0.36 0.07
9047 Itraconazole injection K 36.23 7.25
9051 Urea injection K 69.10 13.82
9054 Metabolically active tissue K 15.01 3.00
9100 I131 serum albumin, dx K 36.78 7.36
9104 Antithymocyte globuln rabbit K 301.48 60.30
9108 Thyrotropin injection K 766.61 153.32
9110 Alemtuzumab injection K 525.75 105.15
9112 Inj perflutren lip micros,ml K 61.25 12.25
9115 Zoledronic acid K 200.82 40.16
9119 Injection, pegfilgrastim 6mg K 2,142.79 428.56
9120 Injection, Fulvestrant K 80.31 16.06
9121 Injection, argatroban K 16.40 3.28
9122 Triptorelin pamoate K 300.90 60.18
9124 Daptomycin injection K 0.31 0.06
9125 Risperidone, long acting K 4.73 0.95
9126 Natalizumab injection G 6.39 1.28
9133 Rabies ig, im/sc K 63.98 12.80
9134 Rabies ig, heat treated K 68.58 13.72
9135 Varicella-zoster ig, im K 149.08 29.82
9137 Bcg vaccine, percut K 115.46 23.09
9139 Rabies vaccine, im K 155.25 31.05
9140 Rabies vaccine, id K 118.49 23.70
9141 Measles-rubella vaccine, sc K 44.62 8.92
9142 Chicken pox vaccine, sc K 66.84 13.37
9143 Meningococcal vaccine, sc K 84.46 16.89
9144 Encephalitis vaccine, sc K 99.15 19.83
9145 Meningococcal vaccine, im K 143.12 28.62
9148 I123 iodide cap, dx K 27.44 5.49
9156 Nonmetabolic active tissue K 66.39 13.28
9157 LOCM = 149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml K 0.30 0.06
9158 LOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml K 1.84 0.37
9159 LOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml K 1.25 0.25
9160 LOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml K 0.32 0.06
9161 LOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml K 0.34 0.07
9162 LOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml K 0.21 0.04
9163 LOCM = 400 mg/ml iodine,1ml K 0.30 0.06
9164 Inj Gad-base MR contrast,1ml K 2.88 0.58
9165 Oral MR contrast K 8.87 1.77
9167 Valrubicin K 76.03 15.21
9202 Inj octafluoropropane mic,ml K 40.75 8.15
9203 Inj perflexane lip micros,ml K 8.22 1.64
9207 Bortezomib injection K 29.81 5.96
9208 Agalsidase beta injection K 126.00 25.20
9209 Laronidase injection K 23.64 4.73
9210 Palonosetron HCl K 17.51 3.50
9213 Pemetrexed injection K 40.90 8.18
9214 Bevacizumab injection K 56.36 11.27
9215 Cetuximab injection K 49.39 9.88
9216 Abarelix injection K 66.20 13.24
9217 Leuprolide acetate suspnsion K 242.99 48.60
9219 Mycophenolic acid K 2.15 0.43
9220 Sodium hyaluronate K 197.62 39.52
9222 Graftjacket SftTis K 883.78 176.76
9224 Injection, galsulfase K 1,503.23 300.65
9225 Fluocinolone acetonide G 19,345.00 3,869.00
9227 Injection, micafungin sodium G 1.98 0.40
9228 Injection, tigecycline G 0.96 0.19
9300 Omalizumab injection K 16.34 3.27
9500 Platelets, irradiated K 2.0957 128.99 25.80
9501 Platelet pheres leukoreduced K 7.9414 488.80 97.76
9502 Platelet pheresis irradiated K 6.6959 412.14 82.43
9503 Fr frz plasma donor retested K 1.1915 73.34 14.67
9504 RBC deglycerolized K 5.7106 351.49 70.30
9505 RBC irradiated K 3.2600 200.66 40.13
9506 Granulocytes, pheresis unit K 4.1030 252.54 50.51
9507 Platelets, pheresis K 7.5381 463.98 92.80
9508 Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr K 1.1677 71.87 14.37

HCPCS Short Descriptor ASC Payment Group OPPS Payment Rate ASC Payment Rate DRA Cap ASC Copayment Amount
10121 Remove foreign body 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
10180 Complex drainage, wound 2 $1,075.21 $446.00 $89.20
11010 Debride skin, fx 2 $246.96 $246.96 Y $49.39
11011 Debride skin/muscle, fx 2 $246.96 $246.96 Y $49.39
11012 Debride skin/muscle/bone, fx 2 $246.96 $246.96 Y $49.39
11042 Debride skin/tissue 2 $161.59 $161.59 Y $32.32
11043 Debride tissue/muscle 2 $161.59 $161.59 Y $32.32
11044 Debride tissue/muscle/bone 2 $415.65 $415.65 Y $83.13
11404 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 3.1-4 cm 1 $920.58 $333.00 $66.60
11406 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 4.0 cm 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
11424 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 3.1-4 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
11426 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 4 cm 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11444 Exc face-mm b9+marg 3.1-4 cm 1 $400.87 $333.00 $66.60
11446 Exc face-mm b9+marg 4 cm 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11450 Removal, sweat gland lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11451 Removal, sweat gland lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11462 Removal, sweat gland lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11463 Removal, sweat gland lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11470 Removal, sweat gland lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11471 Removal, sweat gland lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11604 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 3.1-4 cm 2 $400.87 $400.87 Y $80.17
11606 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 4 cm 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
11624 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 3.1-4 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
11626 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+mar 4 cm 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11644 Exc face-mm malig+marg 3.1-4 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
11646 Exc face-mm mlg+marg 4 cm 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
11770 Removal of pilonidal lesion 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
11771 Removal of pilonidal lesion 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
11772 Removal of pilonidal lesion 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
11960 Insert tissue expander(s) 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
11970 Replace tissue expander 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
11971 Remove tissue expander(s) 1 $1,229.54 $333.00 $66.60
12005 Repair superficial wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12006 Repair superficial wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12007 Repair superficial wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12016 Repair superficial wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12017 Repair superficial wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12018 Repair superficial wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12020 Closure of split wound 1 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12021 Closure of split wound 1 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12034 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12035 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12036 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12037 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
12044 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12045 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12046 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12047 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
12054 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12055 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12056 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
12057 Layer closure of wound(s) 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
13100 Repair of wound or lesion 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
13101 Repair of wound or lesion 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on 1 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13120 Repair of wound or lesion 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13121 Repair of wound or lesion 3 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on 1 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13131 Repair of wound or lesion 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13132 Repair of wound or lesion 3 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on 1 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13150 Repair of wound or lesion 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
13151 Repair of wound or lesion 3 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
13152 Repair of wound or lesion 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
13160 Late closure of wound 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
14000 Skin tissue rearrangement 2 $821.29 $446.00 $89.20
14001 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
14020 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
14021 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
14040 Skin tissue rearrangement 2 $821.29 $446.00 $89.20
14041 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
14060 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
14061 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
14300 Skin tissue rearrangement 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
14350 Skin tissue rearrangement 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15000 Wound prep, 1st 100 sq cm 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15001 Wound prep, addl 100 sq cm 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15040 Harvest cultured skin graft 2 $91.86 $91.86 Y $18.37
15050 Skin pinch graft 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15100 Skin splt grft, trnk/arm/leg 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15101 Skin splt grft t/a/l, add-on 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15110 Epidrm autogrft trnk/arm/leg 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15111 Epidrm autogrft t/a/l add-on 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15115 Epidrm a-grft face/nck/hf/g 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15116 Epidrm a-grft f/n/hf/g addl 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15120 Skn splt a-grft fac/nck/hf/g 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15121 Skn splt a-grft f/n/hf/g add 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15130 Derm autograft, trnk/arm/leg 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15131 Derm autograft t/a/l add-on 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15135 Derm autograft face/nck/hf/g 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15136 Derm autograft, f/n/hf/g add 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15150 Cult epiderm grft t/arm/leg 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15151 Cult epiderm grft t/a/l addl 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15152 Cult epiderm graft t/a/l +% 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15155 Cult epiderm graft, f/n/hf/g 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15156 Cult epidrm grft f/n/hfg add 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15157 Cult epiderm grft f/n/hfg +% 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
15200 Skin full graft, trunk 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
15201 Skin full graft trunk add-on 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15220 Skin full graft sclp/arm/leg 2 $821.29 $446.00 $89.20
15221 Skin full graft add-on 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15240 Skin full grft face/genit/hf 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
15241 Skin full graft add-on 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15260 Skin full graft een lips 2 $821.29 $446.00 $89.20
15261 Skin full graft add-on 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15300 Apply skinallogrft, t/arm/lg 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15301 Apply sknallogrft t/a/l addl 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15321 Aply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15330 Aply acell alogrft t/arm/leg 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15331 Aply acell grft t/a/l add-on 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15335 Apply acell graft, f/n/hf/g 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15336 Aply acell grft f/n/hf/g add 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15400 Apply skin xenograft, t/a/l 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15401 Apply skn xenogrft t/a/l add 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15421 Apply skn xgrft f/n/hf/g add 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15430 Apply acellular xenograft 2 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add 1 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15570 Form skin pedicle flap 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15572 Form skin pedicle flap 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15574 Form skin pedicle flap 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15576 Form skin pedicle flap 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
15600 Skin graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15610 Skin graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15620 Skin graft 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15630 Skin graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15650 Transfer skin pedicle flap 5 $1,308.85 $717.00 $143.40
15732 Muscle-skin graft, head/neck 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15734 Muscle-skin graft, trunk 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15736 Muscle-skin graft, arm 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15738 Muscle-skin graft, leg 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15740 Island pedicle flap graft 2 $821.29 $446.00 $89.20
15750 Neurovascular pedicle graft 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15760 Composite skin graft 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
15770 Derma-fat-fascia graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15775 Hair transplant punch grafts 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15776 Hair transplant punch grafts 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15820 Revision of lower eyelid 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15821 Revision of lower eyelid 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15822 Revision of upper eyelid 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15823 Revision of upper eyelid 5 $821.29 $717.00 $143.40
15824 Removal of forehead wrinkles 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15825 Removal of neck wrinkles 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15826 Removal of brow wrinkles 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15828 Removal of face wrinkles 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15829 Removal of skin wrinkles 5 $1,308.85 $717.00 $143.40
15831 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15832 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15833 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15834 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15835 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
15836 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $920.58 $510.00 $102.00
15839 Excise excessive skin tissue 3 $920.58 $510.00 $102.00
15840 Graft for face nerve palsy 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15841 Graft for face nerve palsy 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15845 Skin and muscle repair, face 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15876 Suction assisted lipectomy 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15877 Suction assisted lipectomy 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15878 Suction assisted lipectomy 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
15879 Suction assisted lipectomy 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15920 Removal of tail bone ulcer 3 $246.96 $246.96 Y $49.39
15922 Removal of tail bone ulcer 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15931 Remove sacrum pressure sore 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15933 Remove sacrum pressure sore 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15934 Remove sacrum pressure sore 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15935 Remove sacrum pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15936 Remove sacrum pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15937 Remove sacrum pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15940 Remove hip pressure sore 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15941 Remove hip pressure sore 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15944 Remove hip pressure sore 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15945 Remove hip pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15946 Remove hip pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15950 Remove thigh pressure sore 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
15951 Remove thigh pressure sore 4 $1,229.54 $630.00 $126.00
15952 Remove thigh pressure sore 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15953 Remove thigh pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
15956 Remove thigh pressure sore 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
15958 Remove thigh pressure sore 4 $1,308.85 $630.00 $126.00
16025 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, m 2 $66.94 $66.94 Y $13.39
16030 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, l 2 $98.86 $98.86 Y $19.77
19020 Incision of breast lesion 2 $1,075.21 $446.00 $89.20
19100 Bx breast percut w/o image 1 $234.21 $234.21 Y $46.84
19101 Biopsy of breast, open 2 $1,183.32 $446.00 $89.20
19102 Bx breast percut w/image 2 $234.21 $234.21 Y $46.84
19103 Bx breast percut w/device 2 $396.89 $396.89 Y $79.38
19110 Nipple exploration 2 $1,183.32 $446.00 $89.20
19112 Excise breast duct fistula 3 $1,183.32 $510.00 $102.00
19120 Removal of breast lesion 3 $1,183.32 $510.00 $102.00
19125 Excision, breast lesion 3 $1,183.32 $510.00 $102.00
19126 Excision, addl breast lesion 3 $1,183.32 $510.00 $102.00
19140 Removal of breast tissue 4 $1,183.32 $630.00 $126.00
19160 Partial mastectomy 3 $1,183.32 $510.00 $102.00
19162 P-mastectomy w/ln removal 7 $2,307.20 $995.00 $199.00
19180 Removal of breast 4 $1,732.69 $630.00 $126.00
19182 Removal of breast 4 $1,732.69 $630.00 $126.00
19296 Place po breast cath for rad 9 $2,508.17 $1,339.00 $267.80
19297 Place breast cath for rad 9 $1,732.69 $1,339.00 $267.80
19298 Place breast rad tube/caths 9 $3,250.00 $1,339.00 $267.80
19316 Suspension of breast 4 $1,732.69 $630.00 $126.00
19318 Reduction of large breast 4 $2,307.20 $630.00 $126.00
19324 Enlarge breast 4 $2,307.20 $630.00 $126.00
19325 Enlarge breast with implant 9 $3,002.43 $1,339.00 $267.80
19328 Removal of breast implant 1 $1,732.69 $333.00 $66.60
19330 Removal of implant material 1 $1,732.69 $333.00 $66.60
19340 Immediate breast prosthesis 2 $2,508.17 $446.00 $89.20
19342 Delayed breast prosthesis 3 $3,002.43 $510.00 $102.00
19350 Breast reconstruction 4 $1,183.32 $630.00 $126.00
19355 Correct inverted nipple(s) 4 $1,732.69 $630.00 $126.00
19357 Breast reconstruction 5 $3,002.43 $717.00 $143.40
19366 Breast reconstruction 5 $1,732.69 $717.00 $143.40
19370 Surgery of breast capsule 4 $1,732.69 $630.00 $126.00
19371 Removal of breast capsule 4 $1,732.69 $630.00 $126.00
19380 Revise breast reconstruction 5 $2,508.17 $717.00 $143.40
20005 Incision of deep abscess 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
20200 Muscle biopsy 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
20205 Deep muscle biopsy 3 $920.58 $510.00 $102.00
20206 Needle biopsy, muscle 1 $234.21 $234.21 Y $46.84
20220 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle 1 $246.96 $246.96 Y $49.39
20225 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle 2 $400.87 $400.87 Y $80.17
20240 Bone biopsy, excisional 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
20245 Bone biopsy, excisional 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
20250 Open bone biopsy 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
20251 Open bone biopsy 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
20525 Removal of foreign body 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
20650 Insert and remove bone pin 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
20670 Removal of support implant 1 $920.58 $333.00 $66.60
20680 Removal of support implant 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
20690 Apply bone fixation device 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
20692 Apply bone fixation device 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
20693 Adjust bone fixation device 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
20694 Remove bone fixation device 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
20900 Removal of bone for graft 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
20902 Removal of bone for graft 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
20910 Remove cartilage for graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
20912 Remove cartilage for graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
20920 Removal of fascia for graft 4 $821.29 $630.00 $126.00
20922 Removal of fascia for graft 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
20924 Removal of tendon for graft 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
20926 Removal of tissue for graft 4 $821.29 $630.00 $126.00
20975 Electrical bone stimulation 2 $38.23 $38.23 Y $7.65
21010 Incision of jaw joint 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
21015 Resection of facial tumor 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
21025 Excision of bone, lower jaw 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21026 Excision of facial bone(s) 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21029 Contour of face bone lesion 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21034 Excise max/zygoma mlg tumor 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
21040 Excise mandible lesion 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
21044 Removal of jaw bone lesion 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21046 Remove mandible cyst complex 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21047 Excise lwr jaw cyst w/repair 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21050 Removal of jaw joint 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
21060 Remove jaw joint cartilage 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21070 Remove coronoid process 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
21100 Maxillofacial fixation 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
21120 Reconstruction of chin 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21121 Reconstruction of chin 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21122 Reconstruction of chin 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21123 Reconstruction of chin 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21125 Augmentation, lower jaw bone 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21127 Augmentation, lower jaw bone 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
21181 Contour cranial bone lesion 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21206 Reconstruct upper jaw bone 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21208 Augmentation of facial bones 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21209 Reduction of facial bones 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21210 Face bone graft 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21215 Lower jaw bone graft 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21230 Rib cartilage graft 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21235 Ear cartilage graft 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21240 Reconstruction of jaw joint 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
21242 Reconstruction of jaw joint 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21243 Reconstruction of jaw joint 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21244 Reconstruction of lower jaw 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21245 Reconstruction of jaw 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21246 Reconstruction of jaw 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21248 Reconstruction of jaw 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21249 Reconstruction of jaw 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21267 Revise eye sockets 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21270 Augmentation, cheek bone 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21275 Revision, orbitofacial bones 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
21280 Revision of eyelid 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21282 Revision of eyelid 5 $1,012.48 $717.00 $143.40
21295 Revision of jaw muscle/bone 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
21296 Revision of jaw muscle/bone 1 $1,425.30 $333.00 $66.60
21300 Treatment of skull fracture 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
21310 Treatment of nose fracture 2 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
21315 Treatment of nose fracture 2 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
21320 Treatment of nose fracture 2 $475.55 $446.00 $89.20
21325 Treatment of nose fracture 4 $1,425.30 $630.00 $126.00
21330 Treatment of nose fracture 5 $1,425.30 $717.00 $143.40
21335 Treatment of nose fracture 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21336 Treat nasal septal fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
21337 Treat nasal septal fracture 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
21338 Treat nasoethmoid fracture 4 $1,425.30 $630.00 $126.00
21339 Treat nasoethmoid fracture 5 $1,425.30 $717.00 $143.40
21340 Treatment of nose fracture 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
21345 Treat nose/jaw fracture 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
21355 Treat cheek bone fracture 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
21356 Treat cheek bone fracture 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
21400 Treat eye socket fracture 2 $475.55 $446.00 $89.20
21401 Treat eye socket fracture 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
21421 Treat mouth roof fracture 4 $1,425.30 $630.00 $126.00
21445 Treat dental ridge fracture 4 $1,425.30 $630.00 $126.00
21450 Treat lower jaw fracture 3 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
21451 Treat lower jaw fracture 4 $475.55 $475.55 Y $95.11
21452 Treat lower jaw fracture 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
21453 Treat lower jaw fracture 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
21454 Treat lower jaw fracture 5 $1,425.30 $717.00 $143.40
21461 Treat lower jaw fracture 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
21462 Treat lower jaw fracture 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
21465 Treat lower jaw fracture 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
21480 Reset dislocated jaw 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
21485 Reset dislocated jaw 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
21490 Repair dislocated jaw 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
21497 Interdental wiring 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
21501 Drain neck/chest lesion 2 $1,075.21 $446.00 $89.20
21502 Drain chest lesion 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
21555 Remove lesion, neck/chest 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
21556 Remove lesion, neck/chest 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
21600 Partial removal of rib 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
21610 Partial removal of rib 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
21700 Revision of neck muscle 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
21720 Revision of neck muscle 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
21725 Revision of neck muscle 3 $91.22 $91.22 Y $18.24
21800 Treatment of rib fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
21805 Treatment of rib fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
21820 Treat sternum fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
21925 Biopsy soft tissue of back 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
21930 Remove lesion, back or flank 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
21935 Remove tumor, back 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
22305 Treat spine process fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
22310 Treat spine fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
22315 Treat spine fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
22505 Manipulation of spine 2 $895.58 $446.00 $89.20
22520 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, 9 $1,542.47 $1339.00 $267.80
22521 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, 9 $1,542.47 $1339.00 $267.80
22522 Percutaneous vertebroplasty, 1 $1,542.47 $373.00 $66.00
22900 Remove abdominal wall lesion 4 $1,229.54 $630.00 $126.00
23000 Removal of calcium deposits 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
23020 Release shoulder joint 2 $2,539.24 $446.00 $89.20
23030 Drain shoulder lesion 1 $1,075.21 $333.00 $66.60
23031 Drain shoulder bursa 3 $1,075.21 $510.00 $102.00
23035 Drain shoulder bone lesion 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
23040 Exploratory shoulder surgery 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
23044 Exploratory shoulder surgery 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23066 Biopsy shoulder tissues 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
23075 Removal of shoulder lesion 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
23076 Removal of shoulder lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
23077 Remove tumor of shoulder 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
23100 Biopsy of shoulder joint 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
23101 Shoulder joint surgery 7 $1,542.47 $995.00 $199.00
23105 Remove shoulder joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23106 Incision of collarbone joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23107 Explore treat shoulder joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23120 Partial removal, collar bone 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
23125 Removal of collar bone 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
23130 Remove shoulder bone, part 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
23140 Removal of bone lesion 4 $1,281.58 $630.00 $126.00
23145 Removal of bone lesion 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
23146 Removal of bone lesion 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
23150 Removal of humerus lesion 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23155 Removal of humerus lesion 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
23156 Removal of humerus lesion 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
23170 Remove collar bone lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
23172 Remove shoulder blade lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
23174 Remove humerus lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
23180 Remove collar bone lesion 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23182 Remove shoulder blade lesion 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23184 Remove humerus lesion 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23190 Partial removal of scapula 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
23195 Removal of head of humerus 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
23330 Remove shoulder foreign body 1 $400.87 $333.00 $66.60
23331 Remove shoulder foreign body 1 $1,229.54 $333.00 $66.60
23395 Muscle transfer,shoulder/arm 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
23397 Muscle transfers 7 $4,055.26 $995.00 $199.00
23400 Fixation of shoulder blade 7 $1,542.47 $995.00 $199.00
23405 Incision of tendon muscle 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
23406 Incise tendon(s) muscle(s) 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
23410 Repair rotator cuff, acute 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
23412 Repair rotator cuff, chronic 7 $2,539.24 $995.00 $199.00
23415 Release of shoulder ligament 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
23420 Repair of shoulder 7 $2,539.24 $995.00 $199.00
23430 Repair biceps tendon 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
23440 Remove/transplant tendon 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
23450 Repair shoulder capsule 5 $4,055.26 $717.00 $143.40
23455 Repair shoulder capsule 7 $4,055.26 $995.00 $199.00
23460 Repair shoulder capsule 5 $4,055.26 $717.00 $143.40
23462 Repair shoulder capsule 7 $2,539.24 $995.00 $199.00
23465 Repair shoulder capsule 5 $4,055.26 $717.00 $143.40
23466 Repair shoulder capsule 7 $2,539.24 $995.00 $199.00
23480 Revision of collar bone 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
23485 Revision of collar bone 7 $4,055.26 $995.00 $199.00
23490 Reinforce clavicle 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
23491 Reinforce shoulder bones 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
23500 Treat clavicle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23505 Treat clavicle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23515 Treat clavicle fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
23520 Treat clavicle dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23525 Treat clavicle dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23530 Treat clavicle dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
23532 Treat clavicle dislocation 4 $1,580.03 $630.00 $126.00
23540 Treat clavicle dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23545 Treat clavicle dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23550 Treat clavicle dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
23552 Treat clavicle dislocation 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
23570 Treat shoulder blade fx 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23575 Treat shoulder blade fx 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23585 Treat scapula fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
23605 Treat humerus fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23615 Treat humerus fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
23616 Treat humerus fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
23625 Treat humerus fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23630 Treat humerus fracture 5 $3,472.68 $717.00 $143.40
23650 Treat shoulder dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23655 Treat shoulder dislocation 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
23660 Treat shoulder dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
23665 Treat dislocation/fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23670 Treat dislocation/fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
23675 Treat dislocation/fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
23680 Treat dislocation/fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
23700 Fixation of shoulder 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
23800 Fusion of shoulder joint 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
23802 Fusion of shoulder joint 7 $2,539.24 $995.00 $199.00
23921 Amputation follow-up surgery 3 $313.49 $313.49 Y $62.70
23930 Drainage of arm lesion 1 $1,075.21 $333.00 $66.60
23931 Drainage of arm bursa 2 $1,075.21 $446.00 $89.20
23935 Drain arm/elbow bone lesion 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
24000 Exploratory elbow surgery 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24006 Release elbow joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
24075 Remove arm/elbow lesion 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
24076 Remove arm/elbow lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
24077 Remove tumor of arm/elbow 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
24100 Biopsy elbow joint lining 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
24101 Explore/treat elbow joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24102 Remove elbow joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24105 Removal of elbow bursa 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
24110 Remove humerus lesion 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
24115 Remove/graft bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24116 Remove/graft bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24120 Remove elbow lesion 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
24125 Remove/graft bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24126 Remove/graft bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24130 Removal of head of radius 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24134 Removal of arm bone lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24136 Remove radius bone lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24138 Remove elbow bone lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24140 Partial removal of arm bone 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24145 Partial removal of radius 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24147 Partial removal of elbow 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24155 Removal of elbow joint 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24160 Remove elbow joint implant 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24164 Remove radius head implant 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24201 Removal of arm foreign body 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
24301 Muscle/tendon transfer 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24305 Arm tendon lengthening 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24310 Revision of arm tendon 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
24320 Repair of arm tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24330 Revision of arm muscles 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
24331 Revision of arm muscles 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24340 Repair of biceps tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24341 Repair arm tendon/muscle 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24342 Repair of ruptured tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24345 Repr elbw med ligmnt w/tissu 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24350 Repair of tennis elbow 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24351 Repair of tennis elbow 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24352 Repair of tennis elbow 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24354 Repair of tennis elbow 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24356 Revision of tennis elbow 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
24360 Reconstruct elbow joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
24361 Reconstruct elbow joint 5 $6,473.11 $717.00 $143.40
24362 Reconstruct elbow joint 5 $2,903.02 $717.00 $143.40
24363 Replace elbow joint 7 $6,473.11 $995.00 $199.00
24365 Reconstruct head of radius 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
24366 Reconstruct head of radius 5 $6,473.11 $717.00 $143.40
24400 Revision of humerus 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24410 Revision of humerus 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
24420 Revision of humerus 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24430 Repair of humerus 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
24435 Repair humerus with graft 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
24470 Revision of elbow joint 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
24495 Decompression of forearm 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
24498 Reinforce humerus 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
24500 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24505 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24515 Treat humerus fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
24516 Treat humerus fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
24530 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24535 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24538 Treat humerus fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
24545 Treat humerus fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
24546 Treat humerus fracture 5 $3,472.68 $717.00 $143.40
24560 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24565 Treat humerus fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24566 Treat humerus fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
24575 Treat humerus fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
24576 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24577 Treat humerus fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24579 Treat humerus fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
24582 Treat humerus fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
24586 Treat elbow fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
24587 Treat elbow fracture 5 $3,472.68 $717.00 $143.40
24600 Treat elbow dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24605 Treat elbow dislocation 2 $895.58 $446.00 $89.20
24615 Treat elbow dislocation 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
24620 Treat elbow fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24635 Treat elbow fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
24655 Treat radius fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24665 Treat radius fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
24666 Treat radius fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
24670 Treat ulnar fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24675 Treat ulnar fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
24685 Treat ulnar fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
24800 Fusion of elbow joint 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
24802 Fusion/graft of elbow joint 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
24925 Amputation follow-up surgery 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25000 Incision of tendon sheath 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25020 Decompress forearm 1 space 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25023 Decompress forearm 1 space 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25024 Decompress forearm 2 spaces 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25025 Decompress forearm 2 spaces 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25028 Drainage of forearm lesion 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
25031 Drainage of forearm bursa 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
25035 Treat forearm bone lesion 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
25040 Explore/treat wrist joint 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
25066 Biopsy forearm soft tissues 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
25075 Removal forearm lesion subcu 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
25076 Removal forearm lesion deep 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
25077 Remove tumor, forearm/wrist 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
25085 Incision of wrist capsule 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25100 Biopsy of wrist joint 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
25101 Explore/treat wrist joint 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25105 Remove wrist joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25110 Remove wrist tendon lesion 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25111 Remove wrist tendon lesion 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
25112 Reremove wrist tendon lesion 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
25115 Remove wrist/forearm lesion 4 $1,281.58 $630.00 $126.00
25116 Remove wrist/forearm lesion 4 $1,281.58 $630.00 $126.00
25118 Excise wrist tendon sheath 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
25119 Partial removal of ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25120 Removal of forearm lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25125 Remove/graft forearm lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25126 Remove/graft forearm lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25130 Removal of wrist lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25135 Remove graft wrist lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25136 Remove graft wrist lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25145 Remove forearm bone lesion 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
25150 Partial removal of ulna 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
25151 Partial removal of radius 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
25210 Removal of wrist bone 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
25215 Removal of wrist bones 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
25230 Partial removal of radius 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25240 Partial removal of ulna 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25248 Remove forearm foreign body 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
25250 Removal of wrist prosthesis 1 $1,542.47 $333.00 $66.60
25251 Removal of wrist prosthesis 1 $1,542.47 $333.00 $66.60
25260 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25263 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
25265 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25270 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25272 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25274 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25275 Repair forearm tendon sheath 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25280 Revise wrist/forearm tendon 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25290 Incise wrist/forearm tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25295 Release wrist/forearm tendon 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25300 Fusion of tendons at wrist 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25301 Fusion of tendons at wrist 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25310 Transplant forearm tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25312 Transplant forearm tendon 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
25315 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25316 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
25320 Repair/revise wrist joint 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25332 Revise wrist joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
25335 Realignment of hand 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25337 Reconstruct ulna/radioulnar 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
25350 Revision of radius 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
25355 Revision of radius 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25360 Revision of ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25365 Revise radius ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25370 Revise radius or ulna 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25375 Revise radius ulna 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
25390 Shorten radius or ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25391 Lengthen radius or ulna 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
25392 Shorten radius ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25393 Lengthen radius ulna 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
25400 Repair radius or ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25405 Repair/graft radius or ulna 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
25415 Repair radius ulna 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
25420 Repair/graft radius ulna 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
25425 Repair/graft radius or ulna 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25426 Repair/graft radius ulna 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
25440 Repair/graft wrist bone 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
25441 Reconstruct wrist joint 5 $6,473.11 $717.00 $143.40
25442 Reconstruct wrist joint 5 $6,473.11 $717.00 $143.40
25443 Reconstruct wrist joint 5 $2,903.02 $717.00 $143.40
25444 Reconstruct wrist joint 5 $2,903.02 $717.00 $143.40
25445 Reconstruct wrist joint 5 $2,903.02 $717.00 $143.40
25446 Wrist replacement 7 $6,473.11 $995.00 $199.00
25447 Repair wrist joint(s) 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
25449 Remove wrist joint implant 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
25450 Revision of wrist joint 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25455 Revision of wrist joint 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25490 Reinforce radius 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25491 Reinforce ulna 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25492 Reinforce radius and ulna 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
25505 Treat fracture of radius 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25515 Treat fracture of radius 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
25520 Treat fracture of radius 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25525 Treat fracture of radius 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
25526 Treat fracture of radius 5 $2,312.35 $717.00 $143.40
25535 Treat fracture of ulna 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25545 Treat fracture of ulna 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
25565 Treat fracture radius ulna 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25574 Treat fracture radius ulna 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
25575 Treat fracture radius/ulna 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
25605 Treat fracture radius/ulna 3 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25611 Treat fracture radius/ulna 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
25620 Treat fracture radius/ulna 5 $3,472.68 $717.00 $143.40
25624 Treat wrist bone fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25628 Treat wrist bone fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
25635 Treat wrist bone fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25645 Treat wrist bone fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
25660 Treat wrist dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25670 Treat wrist dislocation 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
25671 Pin radioulnar dislocation 1 $1,580.03 $333.00 $66.60
25675 Treat wrist dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25676 Treat wrist dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
25680 Treat wrist fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25685 Treat wrist fracture 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
25690 Treat wrist dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
25695 Treat wrist dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
25800 Fusion of wrist joint 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
25805 Fusion/graft of wrist joint 5 $2,539.24 $717.00 $143.40
25810 Fusion/graft of wrist joint 5 $4,055.26 $717.00 $143.40
25820 Fusion of hand bones 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
25825 Fuse hand bones with graft 5 $1,590.63 $717.00 $143.40
25830 Fusion, radioulnar jnt/ulna 5 $4,055.26 $717.00 $143.40
25907 Amputation follow-up surgery 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25922 Amputate hand at wrist 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
25929 Amputation follow-up surgery 3 $821.29 $510.00 $102.00
26011 Drainage of finger abscess 1 $672.04 $333.00 $66.60
26020 Drain hand tendon sheath 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26025 Drainage of palm bursa 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26030 Drainage of palm bursa(s) 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26034 Treat hand bone lesion 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26040 Release palm contracture 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26045 Release palm contracture 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26055 Incise finger tendon sheath 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26060 Incision of finger tendon 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26070 Explore/treat hand joint 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26075 Explore/treat finger joint 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26080 Explore/treat finger joint 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26100 Biopsy hand joint lining 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26105 Biopsy finger joint lining 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26110 Biopsy finger joint lining 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26115 Removal hand lesion subcut 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
26116 Removal hand lesion, deep 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
26117 Remove tumor, hand/finger 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
26121 Release palm contracture 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26123 Release palm contracture 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26125 Release palm contracture 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26130 Remove wrist joint lining 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26135 Revise finger joint, each 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26140 Revise finger joint, each 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26145 Tendon excision, palm/finger 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26160 Remove tendon sheath lesion 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26170 Removal of palm tendon, each 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26180 Removal of finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26185 Remove finger bone 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26200 Remove hand bone lesion 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26205 Remove/graft bone lesion 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26210 Removal of finger lesion 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26215 Remove/graft finger lesion 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26230 Partial removal of hand bone 7 $986.93 $986.93 Y $197.39
26235 Partial removal, finger bone 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26236 Partial removal, finger bone 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26250 Extensive hand surgery 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26255 Extensive hand surgery 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26260 Extensive finger surgery 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26261 Extensive finger surgery 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26262 Partial removal of finger 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26320 Removal of implant from hand 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
26350 Repair finger/hand tendon 1 $1,590.63 $333.00 $66.60
26352 Repair/graft hand tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26356 Repair finger/hand tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26357 Repair finger/hand tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26358 Repair/graft hand tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26370 Repair finger/hand tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26372 Repair/graft hand tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26373 Repair finger/hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26390 Revise hand/finger tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26392 Repair/graft hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26410 Repair hand tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26412 Repair/graft hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26415 Excision, hand/finger tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26416 Graft hand or finger tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26418 Repair finger tendon 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26420 Repair/graft finger tendon 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26426 Repair finger/hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26428 Repair/graft finger tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26432 Repair finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26433 Repair finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26434 Repair/graft finger tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26437 Realignment of tendons 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26440 Release palm/finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26442 Release palm finger tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26445 Release hand/finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26449 Release forearm/hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26450 Incision of palm tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26455 Incision of finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26460 Incise hand/finger tendon 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26471 Fusion of finger tendons 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26474 Fusion of finger tendons 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26476 Tendon lengthening 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26477 Tendon shortening 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26478 Lengthening of hand tendon 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26479 Shortening of hand tendon 1 $986.93 $333.00 $66.60
26480 Transplant hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26483 Transplant/graft hand tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26485 Transplant palm tendon 2 $1,590.63 $446.00 $89.20
26489 Transplant/graft palm tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26490 Revise thumb tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26492 Tendon transfer with graft 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26494 Hand tendon/muscle transfer 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26496 Revise thumb tendon 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26497 Finger tendon transfer 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26498 Finger tendon transfer 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26499 Revision of finger 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26500 Hand tendon reconstruction 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26502 Hand tendon reconstruction 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26504 Hand tendon reconstruction 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26508 Release thumb contracture 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26510 Thumb tendon transfer 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26516 Fusion of knuckle joint 1 $1,590.63 $333.00 $66.60
26517 Fusion of knuckle joints 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26518 Fusion of knuckle joints 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26520 Release knuckle contracture 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26525 Release finger contracture 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26530 Revise knuckle joint 3 $2,016.06 $510.00 $102.00
26531 Revise knuckle with implant 7 $2,903.02 $995.00 $199.00
26535 Revise finger joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
26536 Revise/implant finger joint 5 $2,903.02 $717.00 $143.40
26540 Repair hand joint 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26541 Repair hand joint with graft 7 $1,590.63 $995.00 $199.00
26542 Repair hand joint with graft 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26545 Reconstruct finger joint 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26546 Repair nonunion hand 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26548 Reconstruct finger joint 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26550 Construct thumb replacement 2 $1,590.63 $446.00 $89.20
26555 Positional change of finger 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26560 Repair of web finger 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26561 Repair of web finger 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26562 Repair of web finger 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26565 Correct metacarpal flaw 5 $1,590.63 $717.00 $143.40
26567 Correct finger deformity 5 $1,590.63 $717.00 $143.40
26568 Lengthen metacarpal/finger 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26580 Repair hand deformity 5 $986.93 $717.00 $143.40
26587 Reconstruct extra finger 5 $986.93 $717.00 $143.40
26590 Repair finger deformity 5 $986.93 $717.00 $143.40
26591 Repair muscles of hand 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26593 Release muscles of hand 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
26596 Excision constricting tissue 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26605 Treat metacarpal fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26607 Treat metacarpal fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26608 Treat metacarpal fracture 4 $1,580.03 $630.00 $126.00
26615 Treat metacarpal fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
26645 Treat thumb fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26650 Treat thumb fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
26665 Treat thumb fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
26675 Treat hand dislocation 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26676 Pin hand dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
26685 Treat hand dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
26686 Treat hand dislocation 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
26705 Treat knuckle dislocation 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26706 Pin knuckle dislocation 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26715 Treat knuckle dislocation 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
26727 Treat finger fracture, each 7 $1,580.03 $995.00 $199.00
26735 Treat finger fracture, each 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
26742 Treat finger fracture, each 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
26746 Treat finger fracture, each 5 $2,312.35 $717.00 $143.40
26756 Pin finger fracture, each 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
26765 Treat finger fracture, each 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
26776 Pin finger dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
26785 Treat finger dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
26820 Thumb fusion with graft 5 $1,590.63 $717.00 $143.40
26841 Fusion of thumb 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26842 Thumb fusion with graft 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26843 Fusion of hand joint 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26844 Fusion/graft of hand joint 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26850 Fusion of knuckle 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26852 Fusion of knuckle with graft 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26860 Fusion of finger joint 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26861 Fusion of finger jnt, add-on 2 $1,590.63 $446.00 $89.20
26862 Fusion/graft of finger joint 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
26863 Fuse/graft added joint 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26910 Amputate metacarpal bone 3 $1,590.63 $510.00 $102.00
26951 Amputation of finger/thumb 2 $986.93 $446.00 $89.20
26952 Amputation of finger/thumb 4 $986.93 $630.00 $126.00
26990 Drainage of pelvis lesion 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
26991 Drainage of pelvis bursa 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
27000 Incision of hip tendon 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27001 Incision of hip tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27003 Incision of hip tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27033 Exploration of hip joint 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27035 Denervation of hip joint 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27040 Biopsy of soft tissues 1 $400.87 $333.00 $66.60
27041 Biopsy of soft tissues 2 $400.87 $400.87 Y $80.17
27047 Remove hip/pelvis lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
27048 Remove hip/pelvis lesion 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
27049 Remove tumor, hip/pelvis 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
27050 Biopsy of sacroiliac joint 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27052 Biopsy of hip joint 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27060 Removal of ischial bursa 5 $1,281.58 $717.00 $143.40
27062 Remove femur lesion/bursa 5 $1,281.58 $717.00 $143.40
27065 Removal of hip bone lesion 5 $1,281.58 $717.00 $143.40
27066 Removal of hip bone lesion 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
27067 Remove/graft hip bone lesion 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
27080 Removal of tail bone 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27086 Remove hip foreign body 1 $400.87 $333.00 $66.60
27087 Remove hip foreign body 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27097 Revision of hip tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27098 Transfer tendon to pelvis 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27100 Transfer of abdominal muscle 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27105 Transfer of spinal muscle 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27110 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27111 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27193 Treat pelvic ring fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27194 Treat pelvic ring fracture 2 $895.58 $446.00 $89.20
27202 Treat tail bone fracture 2 $2,312.35 $446.00 $89.20
27230 Treat thigh fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27238 Treat thigh fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27246 Treat thigh fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27250 Treat hip dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27252 Treat hip dislocation 2 $895.58 $446.00 $89.20
27257 Treat hip dislocation 3 $895.58 $510.00 $102.00
27265 Treat hip dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27266 Treat hip dislocation 2 $895.58 $446.00 $89.20
27275 Manipulation of hip joint 2 $895.58 $446.00 $89.20
27301 Drain thigh/knee lesion 3 $1,075.21 $510.00 $102.00
27305 Incise thigh tendon fascia 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27306 Incision of thigh tendon 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27307 Incision of thigh tendons 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27310 Exploration of knee joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27315 Partial removal, thigh nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
27320 Partial removal, thigh nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
27323 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues 1 $400.87 $333.00 $66.60
27324 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues 1 $1,229.54 $333.00 $66.60
27327 Removal of thigh lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
27328 Removal of thigh lesion 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
27329 Remove tumor, thigh/knee 4 $1,229.54 $630.00 $126.00
27330 Biopsy, knee joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27331 Explore/treat knee joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27332 Removal of knee cartilage 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27333 Removal of knee cartilage 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27334 Remove knee joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27335 Remove knee joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27340 Removal of kneecap bursa 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27345 Removal of knee cyst 4 $1,281.58 $630.00 $126.00
27347 Remove knee cyst 4 $1,281.58 $630.00 $126.00
27350 Removal of kneecap 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27355 Remove femur lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27356 Remove femur lesion/graft 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27357 Remove femur lesion/graft 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
27358 Remove femur lesion/fixation 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
27360 Partial removal, leg bone(s) 5 $1,542.47 $717.00 $143.40
27372 Removal of foreign body 7 $1,229.54 $995.00 $199.00
27380 Repair of kneecap tendon 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
27381 Repair/graft kneecap tendon 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27385 Repair of thigh muscle 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27386 Repair/graft of thigh muscle 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27390 Incision of thigh tendon 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
27391 Incision of thigh tendons 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27392 Incision of thigh tendons 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27393 Lengthening of thigh tendon 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27394 Lengthening of thigh tendons 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27395 Lengthening of thigh tendons 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27396 Transplant of thigh tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27397 Transplants of thigh tendons 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27400 Revise thigh muscles/tendons 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27403 Repair of knee cartilage 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27405 Repair of knee ligament 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27407 Repair of knee ligament 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
27409 Repair of knee ligaments 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27418 Repair degenerated kneecap 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27420 Revision of unstable kneecap 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27422 Revision of unstable kneecap 7 $2,539.24 $995.00 $199.00
27424 Revision/removal of kneecap 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27425 Lat retinacular release open 7 $1,542.47 $995.00 $199.00
27427 Reconstruction, knee 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27428 Reconstruction, knee 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
27429 Reconstruction, knee 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
27430 Revision of thigh muscles 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27435 Incision of knee joint 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27437 Revise kneecap 4 $2,016.06 $630.00 $126.00
27438 Revise kneecap with implant 5 $2,903.02 $717.00 $143.40
27441 Revision of knee joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
27442 Revision of knee joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
27443 Revision of knee joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
27496 Decompression of thigh/knee 5 $1,281.58 $717.00 $143.40
27497 Decompression of thigh/knee 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27498 Decompression of thigh/knee 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27499 Decompression of thigh/knee 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27500 Treatment of thigh fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27501 Treatment of thigh fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27502 Treatment of thigh fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27503 Treatment of thigh fracture 3 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27508 Treatment of thigh fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27509 Treatment of thigh fracture 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
27510 Treatment of thigh fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27516 Treat thigh fx growth plate 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27517 Treat thigh fx growth plate 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27520 Treat kneecap fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27530 Treat knee fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27532 Treat knee fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27538 Treat knee fracture(s) 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27550 Treat knee dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27552 Treat knee dislocation 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
27560 Treat kneecap dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27562 Treat kneecap dislocation 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
27566 Treat kneecap dislocation 2 $2,312.35 $446.00 $89.20
27570 Fixation of knee joint 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
27594 Amputation follow-up surgery 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27600 Decompression of lower leg 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27601 Decompression of lower leg 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27602 Decompression of lower leg 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27603 Drain lower leg lesion 2 $1,075.21 $446.00 $89.20
27604 Drain lower leg bursa 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27605 Incision of achilles tendon 1 $1,244.90 $333.00 $66.60
27606 Incision of achilles tendon 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
27607 Treat lower leg bone lesion 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27610 Explore/treat ankle joint 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27612 Exploration of ankle joint 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27614 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
27615 Remove tumor, lower leg 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27618 Remove lower leg lesion 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
27619 Remove lower leg lesion 3 $1,229.54 $510.00 $102.00
27620 Explore/treat ankle joint 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27625 Remove ankle joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27626 Remove ankle joint lining 4 $1,542.47 $630.00 $126.00
27630 Removal of tendon lesion 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27635 Remove lower leg bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27637 Remove/graft leg bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27638 Remove/graft leg bone lesion 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27640 Partial removal of tibia 2 $2,539.24 $446.00 $89.20
27641 Partial removal of fibula 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27647 Extensive ankle/heel surgery 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27650 Repair achilles tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27652 Repair/graft achilles tendon 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
27654 Repair of achilles tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27656 Repair leg fascia defect 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27658 Repair of leg tendon, each 1 $1,281.58 $333.00 $66.60
27659 Repair of leg tendon, each 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27664 Repair of leg tendon, each 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27665 Repair of leg tendon, each 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27675 Repair lower leg tendons 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27676 Repair lower leg tendons 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27680 Release of lower leg tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27681 Release of lower leg tendons 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27685 Revision of lower leg tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27686 Revise lower leg tendons 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27687 Revision of calf tendon 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27690 Revise lower leg tendon 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27691 Revise lower leg tendon 4 $2,539.24 $630.00 $126.00
27692 Revise additional leg tendon 3 $2,539.24 $510.00 $102.00
27695 Repair of ankle ligament 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27696 Repair of ankle ligaments 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27698 Repair of ankle ligament 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27700 Revision of ankle joint 5 $2,016.06 $717.00 $143.40
27704 Removal of ankle implant 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27705 Incision of tibia 2 $2,539.24 $446.00 $89.20
27707 Incision of fibula 2 $1,281.58 $446.00 $89.20
27709 Incision of tibia fibula 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27730 Repair of tibia epiphysis 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27732 Repair of fibula epiphysis 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27734 Repair lower leg epiphyses 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27740 Repair of leg epiphyses 2 $1,542.47 $446.00 $89.20
27742 Repair of leg epiphyses 2 $2,539.24 $446.00 $89.20
27745 Reinforce tibia 3 $4,055.26 $510.00 $102.00
27750 Treatment of tibia fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27752 Treatment of tibia fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27756 Treatment of tibia fracture 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
27758 Treatment of tibia fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
27759 Treatment of tibia fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
27760 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27762 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27766 Treatment of ankle fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27780 Treatment of fibula fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27781 Treatment of fibula fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27784 Treatment of fibula fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27786 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27788 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27792 Treatment of ankle fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27808 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27810 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27814 Treatment of ankle fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27816 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27818 Treatment of ankle fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27822 Treatment of ankle fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27823 Treatment of ankle fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
27824 Treat lower leg fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27825 Treat lower leg fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27826 Treat lower leg fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27827 Treat lower leg fracture 3 $3,472.68 $510.00 $102.00
27828 Treat lower leg fracture 4 $3,472.68 $630.00 $126.00
27829 Treat lower leg joint 2 $2,312.35 $446.00 $89.20
27830 Treat lower leg dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27831 Treat lower leg dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27832 Treat lower leg dislocation 2 $2,312.35 $446.00 $89.20
27840 Treat ankle dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
27842 Treat ankle dislocation 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
27846 Treat ankle dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27848 Treat ankle dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
27860 Fixation of ankle joint 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
27870 Fusion of ankle joint, open 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
27871 Fusion of tibiofibular joint 4 $4,055.26 $630.00 $126.00
27884 Amputation follow-up surgery 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27889 Amputation of foot at ankle 3 $1,542.47 $510.00 $102.00
27892 Decompression of leg 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27893 Decompression of leg 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
27894 Decompression of leg 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
28002 Treatment of foot infection 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
28003 Treatment of foot infection 3 $1,281.58 $510.00 $102.00
28005 Treat foot bone lesion 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28008 Incision of foot fascia 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28011 Incision of toe tendons 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28020 Exploration of foot joint 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28022 Exploration of foot joint 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28024 Exploration of toe joint 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28030 Removal of foot nerve 4 $1,093.20 $630.00 $126.00
28035 Decompression of tibia nerve 4 $1,093.20 $630.00 $126.00
28043 Excision of foot lesion 2 $1,229.54 $446.00 $89.20
28045 Excision of foot lesion 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28046 Resection of tumor, foot 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28050 Biopsy of foot joint lining 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28052 Biopsy of foot joint lining 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28054 Biopsy of toe joint lining 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28060 Partial removal, foot fascia 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28062 Removal of foot fascia 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28070 Removal of foot joint lining 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28072 Removal of foot joint lining 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28080 Removal of foot lesion 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28086 Excise foot tendon sheath 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28088 Excise foot tendon sheath 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28090 Removal of foot lesion 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28092 Removal of toe lesions 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28100 Removal of ankle/heel lesion 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28102 Remove/graft foot lesion 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28103 Remove/graft foot lesion 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28104 Removal of foot lesion 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28106 Remove/graft foot lesion 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28107 Remove/graft foot lesion 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28108 Removal of toe lesions 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28110 Part removal of metatarsal 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28111 Part removal of metatarsal 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28112 Part removal of metatarsal 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28113 Part removal of metatarsal 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28114 Removal of metatarsal heads 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28116 Revision of foot 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28118 Removal of heel bone 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28119 Removal of heel spur 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28120 Part removal of ankle/heel 7 $1,244.90 $995.00 $199.00
28122 Partial removal of foot bone 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28126 Partial removal of toe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28130 Removal of ankle bone 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28140 Removal of metatarsal 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28150 Removal of toe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28153 Partial removal of toe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28160 Partial removal of toe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28171 Extensive foot surgery 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28173 Extensive foot surgery 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28175 Extensive foot surgery 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28192 Removal of foot foreign body 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
28193 Removal of foot foreign body 4 $400.87 $400.87 Y $80.17
28200 Repair of foot tendon 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28202 Repair/graft of foot tendon 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28208 Repair of foot tendon 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28210 Repair/graft of foot tendon 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28222 Release of foot tendons 1 $1,244.90 $333.00 $66.60
28225 Release of foot tendon 1 $1,244.90 $333.00 $66.60
28226 Release of foot tendons 1 $1,244.90 $333.00 $66.60
28234 Incision of foot tendon 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28238 Revision of foot tendon 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28240 Release of big toe 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28250 Revision of foot fascia 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28260 Release of midfoot joint 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28261 Revision of foot tendon 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28262 Revision of foot and ankle 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28264 Release of midfoot joint 1 $2,537.37 $333.00 $66.60
28270 Release of foot contracture 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28280 Fusion of toes 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28285 Repair of hammertoe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28286 Repair of hammertoe 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28288 Partial removal of foot bone 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28289 Repair hallux rigidus 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28290 Correction of bunion 2 $1,729.40 $446.00 $89.20
28292 Correction of bunion 2 $1,729.40 $446.00 $89.20
28293 Correction of bunion 3 $1,729.40 $510.00 $102.00
28294 Correction of bunion 3 $1,729.40 $510.00 $102.00
28296 Correction of bunion 3 $1,729.40 $510.00 $102.00
28297 Correction of bunion 3 $1,729.40 $510.00 $102.00
28298 Correction of bunion 3 $1,729.40 $510.00 $102.00
28299 Correction of bunion 5 $1,729.40 $717.00 $143.40
28300 Incision of heel bone 2 $2,537.37 $446.00 $89.20
28302 Incision of ankle bone 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28304 Incision of midfoot bones 2 $2,537.37 $446.00 $89.20
28305 Incise/graft midfoot bones 3 $2,537.37 $510.00 $102.00
28306 Incision of metatarsal 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28307 Incision of metatarsal 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28308 Incision of metatarsal 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28309 Incision of metatarsals 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28310 Revision of big toe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28312 Revision of toe 3 $1,244.90 $510.00 $102.00
28313 Repair deformity of toe 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28315 Removal of sesamoid bone 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28320 Repair of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28322 Repair of metatarsals 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28340 Resect enlarged toe tissue 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28341 Resect enlarged toe 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28344 Repair extra toe(s) 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28345 Repair webbed toe(s) 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28400 Treatment of heel fracture 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
28405 Treatment of heel fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
28406 Treatment of heel fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28415 Treat heel fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28420 Treat/graft heel fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
28435 Treatment of ankle fracture 2 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
28436 Treatment of ankle fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28445 Treat ankle fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28456 Treat midfoot fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28465 Treat midfoot fracture, each 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28476 Treat metatarsal fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28485 Treat metatarsal fracture 4 $2,312.35 $630.00 $126.00
28496 Treat big toe fracture 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28505 Treat big toe fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28525 Treat toe fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28531 Treat sesamoid bone fracture 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28545 Treat foot dislocation 1 $1,580.03 $333.00 $66.60
28546 Treat foot dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28555 Repair foot dislocation 2 $2,312.35 $446.00 $89.20
28575 Treat foot dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
28576 Treat foot dislocation 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
28585 Repair foot dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28605 Treat foot dislocation 1 $104.11 $104.11 Y $20.82
28606 Treat foot dislocation 2 $1,580.03 $446.00 $89.20
28615 Repair foot dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28635 Treat toe dislocation 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
28636 Treat toe dislocation 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
28645 Repair toe dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28665 Treat toe dislocation 1 $895.58 $333.00 $66.60
28666 Treat toe dislocation 3 $1,580.03 $510.00 $102.00
28675 Repair of toe dislocation 3 $2,312.35 $510.00 $102.00
28705 Fusion of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28715 Fusion of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28725 Fusion of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28730 Fusion of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28735 Fusion of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28737 Revision of foot bones 5 $2,537.37 $717.00 $143.40
28740 Fusion of foot bones 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28750 Fusion of big toe joint 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28755 Fusion of big toe joint 4 $1,244.90 $630.00 $126.00
28760 Fusion of big toe joint 4 $2,537.37 $630.00 $126.00
28810 Amputation toe metatarsal 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28820 Amputation of toe 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
28825 Partial amputation of toe 2 $1,244.90 $446.00 $89.20
29800 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29804 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29805 Shoulder arthroscopy, dx 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29806 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29807 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29819 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29820 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29821 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29822 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29823 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29824 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 5 $1,762.08 $717.00 $143.40
29825 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29826 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29827 Arthroscop rotator cuff repr 5 $2,773.72 $717.00 $143.40
29830 Elbow arthroscopy 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29834 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29835 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29836 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29837 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29838 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29840 Wrist arthroscopy 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29843 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29844 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29845 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29846 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29847 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery 9 $1,762.08 $1,339.00 $267.80
29850 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29851 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $2,773.72 $630.00 $126.00
29855 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery 4 $2,773.72 $630.00 $126.00
29856 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29860 Hip arthroscopy, dx 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29861 Hip arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29862 Hip arthroscopy/surgery 9 $2,773.72 $1,339.00 $267.80
29863 Hip arthroscopy/surgery 4 $2,773.72 $630.00 $126.00
29870 Knee arthroscopy, dx 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29871 Knee arthroscopy/drainage 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29873 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29874 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29875 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29876 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29877 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29879 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 4 $1,762.08 $630.00 $126.00
29882 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29883 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29884 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29885 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29886 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29887 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29888 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29889 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29891 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29892 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29893 Scope, plantar fasciotomy 9 $1,244.90 $1,244.90 Y $248.98
29894 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29895 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29897 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29898 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $1,762.08 $510.00 $102.00
29899 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 3 $2,773.72 $510.00 $102.00
29900 Mcp joint arthroscopy, dx 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
29901 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
29902 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg 3 $986.93 $510.00 $102.00
30115 Removal of nose polyp(s) 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
30117 Removal of intranasal lesion 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
30118 Removal of intranasal lesion 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
30120 Revision of nose 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
30125 Removal of nose lesion 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
30130 Excise inferior turbinate 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
30140 Resect inferior turbinate 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
30150 Partial removal of nose 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
30160 Removal of nose 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
30220 Insert nasal septal button 3 $475.55 $475.55 Y $95.11
30310 Remove nasal foreign body 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
30320 Remove nasal foreign body 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
30400 Reconstruction of nose 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
30410 Reconstruction of nose 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
30420 Reconstruction of nose 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
30430 Revision of nose 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
30435 Revision of nose 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
30450 Revision of nose 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
30460 Revision of nose 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
30462 Revision of nose 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
30465 Repair nasal stenosis 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
30520 Repair of nasal septum 4 $1,425.30 $630.00 $126.00
30540 Repair nasal defect 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
30545 Repair nasal defect 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
30560 Release of nasal adhesions 2 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
30580 Repair upper jaw fistula 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
30600 Repair mouth/nose fistula 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
30620 Intranasal reconstruction 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
30630 Repair nasal septum defect 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
30801 Ablate inf turbinate, superf 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
30802 Cauterization, inner nose 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
30903 Control of nosebleed 1 $73.99 $73.99 Y $14.80
30905 Control of nosebleed 1 $73.99 $73.99 Y $14.80
30906 Repeat control of nosebleed 1 $73.99 $73.99 Y $14.80
30915 Ligation, nasal sinus artery 2 $1,513.03 $446.00 $89.20
30920 Ligation, upper jaw artery 3 $1,513.03 $510.00 $102.00
30930 Ther fx, nasal inf turbinate 4 $1,012.48 $630.00 $126.00
31020 Exploration, maxillary sinus 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
31030 Exploration, maxillary sinus 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
31032 Explore sinus, remove polyps 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31050 Exploration, sphenoid sinus 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31051 Sphenoid sinus surgery 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31070 Exploration of frontal sinus 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
31075 Exploration of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31080 Removal of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31081 Removal of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31084 Removal of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31085 Removal of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31086 Removal of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31087 Removal of frontal sinus 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
31090 Exploration of sinuses 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31200 Removal of ethmoid sinus 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31201 Removal of ethmoid sinus 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31205 Removal of ethmoid sinus 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx 2 $86.41 $86.41 Y $17.28
31235 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx 1 $931.27 $333.00 $66.60
31237 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31238 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 1 $931.27 $333.00 $66.60
31239 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 4 $1,341.87 $630.00 $126.00
31240 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31254 Revision of ethmoid sinus 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31255 Removal of ethmoid sinus 5 $1,341.87 $717.00 $143.40
31256 Exploration maxillary sinus 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31267 Endoscopy, maxillary sinus 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31276 Sinus endoscopy, surgical 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31287 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31288 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31300 Removal of larynx lesion 5 $1,425.30 $717.00 $143.40
31320 Diagnostic incision, larynx 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31400 Revision of larynx 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31420 Removal of epiglottis 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31510 Laryngoscopy with biopsy 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31511 Remove foreign body, larynx 2 $86.41 $86.41 Y $17.28
31512 Removal of larynx lesion 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31513 Injection into vocal cord 2 $86.41 $86.41 Y $17.28
31515 Laryngoscopy for aspiration 1 $931.27 $333.00 $66.60
31525 Dx laryngoscopy excl nb 1 $931.27 $333.00 $66.60
31526 Dx laryngoscopy w/oper scope 2 $1,341.87 $446.00 $89.20
31527 Laryngoscopy for treatment 1 $1,341.87 $333.00 $66.60
31528 Laryngoscopy and dilation 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31529 Laryngoscopy and dilation 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31530 Laryngoscopy w/fb removal 2 $1,341.87 $446.00 $89.20
31531 Laryngoscopy w/fb op scope 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31535 Laryngoscopy w/biopsy 2 $1,341.87 $446.00 $89.20
31536 Laryngoscopy w/bx op scope 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31540 Laryngoscopy w/exc of tumor 3 $1,341.87 $510.00 $102.00
31541 Larynscop w/tumr exc + scope 4 $1,341.87 $630.00 $126.00
31545 Remove vc lesion w/scope 4 $1,341.87 $630.00 $126.00
31546 Remove vc lesion scope/graft 4 $1,341.87 $630.00 $126.00
31560 Laryngoscop w/arytenoidectom 5 $1,341.87 $717.00 $143.40
31561 Larynscop, remve cart + scop 5 $1,341.87 $717.00 $143.40
31570 Laryngoscope w/vc inj 2 $931.27 $446.00 $89.20
31571 Laryngoscop w/vc inj + scope 2 $1,341.87 $446.00 $89.20
31576 Laryngoscopy with biopsy 2 $1,341.87 $446.00 $89.20
31577 Remove foreign body, larynx 2 $238.43 $238.43 Y $47.69
31578 Removal of larynx lesion 2 $1,341.87 $446.00 $89.20
31580 Revision of larynx 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31582 Revision of larynx 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31588 Revision of larynx 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31590 Reinnervate larynx 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31595 Larynx nerve surgery 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31603 Incision of windpipe 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
31611 Surgery/speech prosthesis 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
31612 Puncture/clear windpipe 1 $1,425.30 $333.00 $66.60
31613 Repair windpipe opening 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
31614 Repair windpipe opening 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31615 Visualization of windpipe 1 $577.99 $333.00 $66.60
31622 Dx bronchoscope/wash 1 $577.99 $333.00 $66.60
31623 Dx bronchoscope/brush 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31624 Dx bronchoscope/lavage 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31625 Bronchoscopy w/biopsy(s) 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31628 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, each 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31629 Bronchoscopy/needle bx, each 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31630 Bronchoscopy dilate/fx repr 2 $1,346.75 $446.00 $89.20
31631 Bronchoscopy, dilate w/stent 2 $1,346.75 $446.00 $89.20
31635 Bronchoscopy w/fb removal 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31636 Bronchoscopy, bronch stents 2 $1,346.75 $446.00 $89.20
31637 Bronchoscopy, stent add-on 1 $577.99 $333.00 $66.60
31638 Bronchoscopy, revise stent 2 $1,346.75 $446.00 $89.20
31640 Bronchoscopy w/tumor excise 2 $1,346.75 $446.00 $89.20
31641 Bronchoscopy, treat blockage 2 $1,346.75 $446.00 $89.20
31643 Diag bronchoscope/catheter 2 $577.99 $446.00 $89.20
31645 Bronchoscopy, clear airways 1 $577.99 $333.00 $66.60
31646 Bronchoscopy, reclear airway 1 $577.99 $333.00 $66.60
31656 Bronchoscopy, inj for x-ray 1 $577.99 $333.00 $66.60
31700 Insertion of airway catheter 1 $86.41 $86.41 Y $17.28
31717 Bronchial brush biopsy 1 $238.43 $238.43 Y $47.69
31720 Clearance of airways 1 $46.61 $46.61 Y $9.32
31730 Intro, windpipe wire/tube 1 $238.43 $238.43 Y $47.69
31750 Repair of windpipe 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
31755 Repair of windpipe 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
31820 Closure of windpipe lesion 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
31825 Repair of windpipe defect 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
31830 Revise windpipe scar 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
32000 Drainage of chest 1 $224.20 $224.20 Y $44.84
32400 Needle biopsy chest lining 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
32405 Biopsy, lung or mediastinum 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
32420 Puncture/clear lung 1 $224.20 $224.20 Y $44.84
33010 Drainage of heart sac 2 $224.20 $224.20 Y $44.84
33011 Repeat drainage of heart sac 2 $224.20 $224.20 Y $44.84
33212 Insertion of pulse generator 3 $6,021.89 $510.00 $102.00
33213 Insertion of pulse generator 3 $6,908.16 $510.00 $102.00
33222 Revise pocket, pacemaker 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
33223 Revise pocket, pacing-defib 2 $1,308.85 $446.00 $89.20
33233 Removal of pacemaker system 2 $1,444.39 $446.00 $89.20
35188 Repair blood vessel lesion 4 $2,336.80 $630.00 $126.00
35207 Repair blood vessel lesion 4 $2,336.80 $630.00 $126.00
35476 Repair venous blockage 9 $2,639.89 $1,339.00 $267.80
35875 Removal of clot in graft 9 $2,336.80 $1,339.00 $267.80
35876 Removal of clot in graft 9 $2,336.80 $1,339.00 $267.80
36260 Insertion of infusion pump 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36261 Revision of infusion pump 2 $1,752.02 $446.00 $89.20
36262 Removal of infusion pump 1 $1,397.11 $333.00 $66.60
36475 Endovenous rf, 1st vein 8 $2,131.38 $973.00 $194.60
36476 Endovenous rf, vein add-on 8 $2,131.38 $973.00 $194.60
36478 Endovenous laser, 1st vein 8 $1,513.03 $973.00 $194.60
36479 Endovenous laser vein addon 8 $1,513.03 $973.00 $194.60
36555 Insert non-tunnel cv cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36556 Insert non-tunnel cv cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36557 Insert tunneled cv cath 2 $1,397.11 $446.00 $89.20
36558 Insert tunneled cv cath 2 $1,397.11 $446.00 $89.20
36560 Insert tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36561 Insert tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36563 Insert tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36565 Insert tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36568 Insert picc cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36569 Insert picc cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36570 Insert picvad cath 3 $1,397.11 $510.00 $102.00
36571 Insert picvad cath 3 $1,397.11 $510.00 $102.00
36575 Repair tunneled cv cath 2 $540.67 $446.00 $89.20
36576 Repair tunneled cv cath 2 $540.67 $446.00 $89.20
36578 Replace tunneled cv cath 2 $1,397.11 $446.00 $89.20
36580 Replace cvad cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36581 Replace tunneled cv cath 2 $1,397.11 $446.00 $89.20
36582 Replace tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36583 Replace tunneled cv cath 3 $1,752.02 $510.00 $102.00
36584 Replace picc cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36585 Replace picvad cath 3 $1,397.11 $510.00 $102.00
36589 Removal tunneled cv cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36590 Removal tunneled cv cath 1 $540.67 $333.00 $66.60
36640 Insertion catheter, artery 1 $1,752.02 $333.00 $66.60
36800 Insertion of cannula 3 $1,814.26 $510.00 $102.00
36810 Insertion of cannula 3 $1,814.26 $510.00 $102.00
36815 Insertion of cannula 3 $1,814.26 $510.00 $102.00
36818 AV fuse, upper arm, cephalic 3 $2,336.80 $510.00 $102.00
36819 Av fuse, uppr arm, basilic 3 $2,336.80 $510.00 $102.00
36820 Av fusion/forearm vein 3 $2,336.80 $510.00 $102.00
36821 Av fusion direct any site 3 $2,336.80 $510.00 $102.00
36825 Artery-vein autograft 4 $2,336.80 $630.00 $126.00
36830 Artery-vein nonautograft 4 $2,336.80 $630.00 $126.00
36831 Open thrombect av fistula 9 $2,336.80 $1,339.00 $267.80
36832 Av fistula revision, open 4 $2,336.80 $630.00 $126.00
36833 Av fistula revision 4 $2,336.80 $630.00 $126.00
36834 Repair a-v aneurysm 3 $2,336.80 $510.00 $102.00
36835 Artery to vein shunt 4 $1,814.26 $630.00 $126.00
36860 External cannula declotting 2 $126.87 $126.87 Y $25.37
36861 Cannula declotting 3 $1,814.26 $510.00 $102.00
36870 Percut thrombect av fistula 9 $1,908.11 $1,339.00 $267.80
37205 Transcath IV stent, percutan 9 $4,067.31 $1,339.00 $267.80
37206 Transcath IV stent/perc, add 1 $4,067.31 $333.00 $66.60
37500 Endoscopy ligate perf veins 3 $2,131.38 $510.00 $102.00
37607 Ligation of a-v fistula 3 $1,513.03 $510.00 $102.00
37609 Temporal artery procedure 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
37650 Revision of major vein 2 $1,513.03 $446.00 $89.20
37700 Revise leg vein 2 $2,131.38 $446.00 $89.20
37718 Ligate/strip short leg vein 3 $2,131.38 $510.00 $102.00
37722 Ligate/strip long leg vein 3 $2,131.38 $510.00 $102.00
37735 Removal of leg veins/lesion 3 $2,131.38 $510.00 $102.00
37760 Ligation, leg veins, open 3 $1,513.03 $510.00 $102.00
37780 Revision of leg vein 3 $1,513.03 $510.00 $102.00
37785 Ligate/divide/excise vein 3 $1,513.03 $510.00 $102.00
37790 Penile venous occlusion 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
38300 Drainage, lymph node lesion 1 $672.04 $333.00 $66.60
38305 Drainage, lymph node lesion 2 $1,075.21 $446.00 $89.20
38308 Incision of lymph channels 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
38500 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
38505 Needle biopsy, lymph nodes 1 $234.21 $234.21 Y $46.84
38510 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
38520 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
38525 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
38530 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
38542 Explore deep node(s), neck 2 $2,285.28 $446.00 $89.20
38550 Removal, neck/armpit lesion 3 $1,315.18 $510.00 $102.00
38555 Removal, neck/armpit lesion 4 $1,315.18 $630.00 $126.00
38570 Laparoscopy, lymph node biop 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
38571 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy 9 $4,363.07 $1,339.00 $267.80
38572 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
38740 Remove armpit lymph nodes 2 $2,285.28 $446.00 $89.20
38745 Remove armpit lymph nodes 4 $2,285.28 $630.00 $126.00
38760 Remove groin lymph nodes 2 $1,315.18 $446.00 $89.20
40500 Partial excision of lip 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
40510 Partial excision of lip 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
40520 Partial excision of lip 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
40525 Reconstruct lip with flap 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
40527 Reconstruct lip with flap 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
40530 Partial removal of lip 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
40650 Repair lip 3 $475.55 $475.55 Y $95.11
40652 Repair lip 3 $475.55 $475.55 Y $95.11
40654 Repair lip 3 $475.55 $475.55 Y $95.11
40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
40701 Repair cleft lip/nasal 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
40720 Repair cleft lip/nasal 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
40761 Repair cleft lip/nasal 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
40801 Drainage of mouth lesion 2 $475.55 $446.00 $89.20
40814 Excise/repair mouth lesion 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
40816 Excision of mouth lesion 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
40818 Excise oral mucosa for graft 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
40819 Excise lip or cheek fold 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
40831 Repair mouth laceration 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
40840 Reconstruction of mouth 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
40842 Reconstruction of mouth 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
40843 Reconstruction of mouth 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
40844 Reconstruction of mouth 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
40845 Reconstruction of mouth 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
41005 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
41006 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $1,425.30 $333.00 $66.60
41007 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
41008 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
41009 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
41010 Incision of tongue fold 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
41015 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
41016 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
41017 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
41018 Drainage of mouth lesion 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
41112 Excision of tongue lesion 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
41113 Excision of tongue lesion 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
41114 Excision of tongue lesion 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
41116 Excision of mouth lesion 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
41120 Partial removal of tongue 5 $1,425.30 $717.00 $143.40
41250 Repair tongue laceration 2 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
41251 Repair tongue laceration 2 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
41252 Repair tongue laceration 2 $475.55 $446.00 $89.20
41500 Fixation of tongue 1 $1,425.30 $333.00 $66.60
41510 Tongue to lip surgery 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
41520 Reconstruction, tongue fold 2 $475.55 $446.00 $89.20
41800 Drainage of gum lesion 1 $91.22 $91.22 Y $18.24
41827 Excision of gum lesion 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
42000 Drainage mouth roof lesion 2 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
42107 Excision lesion, mouth roof 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
42120 Remove palate/lesion 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
42140 Excision of uvula 2 $475.55 $446.00 $89.20
42145 Repair palate, pharynx/uvula 5 $1,425.30 $717.00 $143.40
42180 Repair palate 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
42182 Repair palate 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
42200 Reconstruct cleft palate 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
42205 Reconstruct cleft palate 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
42210 Reconstruct cleft palate 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
42215 Reconstruct cleft palate 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
42220 Reconstruct cleft palate 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
42226 Lengthening of palate 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
42235 Repair palate 5 $1,012.48 $717.00 $143.40
42260 Repair nose to lip fistula 4 $1,425.30 $630.00 $126.00
42300 Drainage of salivary gland 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
42305 Drainage of salivary gland 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
42310 Drainage of salivary gland 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
42320 Drainage of salivary gland 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
42340 Removal of salivary stone 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
42405 Biopsy of salivary gland 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
42408 Excision of salivary cyst 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
42409 Drainage of salivary cyst 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
42420 Excise parotid gland/lesion 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
42425 Excise parotid gland/lesion 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
42440 Excise submaxillary gland 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
42450 Excise sublingual gland 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
42500 Repair salivary duct 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
42505 Repair salivary duct 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
42507 Parotid duct diversion 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
42508 Parotid duct diversion 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
42509 Parotid duct diversion 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
42510 Parotid duct diversion 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
42600 Closure of salivary fistula 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
42665 Ligation of salivary duct 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
42700 Drainage of tonsil abscess 1 $146.29 $146.29 Y $29.26
42720 Drainage of throat abscess 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
42725 Drainage of throat abscess 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
42802 Biopsy of throat 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
42804 Biopsy of upper nose/throat 1 $1,012.48 $333.00 $66.60
42806 Biopsy of upper nose/throat 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
42808 Excise pharynx lesion 2 $1,012.48 $446.00 $89.20
42810 Excision of neck cyst 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
42815 Excision of neck cyst 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
42820 Remove tonsils and adenoids 3 $1,401.87 $510.00 $102.00
42821 Remove tonsils and adenoids 5 $1,401.87 $717.00 $143.40
42825 Removal of tonsils 4 $1,401.87 $630.00 $126.00
42826 Removal of tonsils 4 $1,401.87 $630.00 $126.00
42830 Removal of adenoids 4 $1,401.87 $630.00 $126.00
42831 Removal of adenoids 4 $1,401.87 $630.00 $126.00
42835 Removal of adenoids 4 $1,401.87 $630.00 $126.00
42836 Removal of adenoids 4 $1,401.87 $630.00 $126.00
42860 Excision of tonsil tags 3 $1,401.87 $510.00 $102.00
42870 Excision of lingual tonsil 3 $1,401.87 $510.00 $102.00
42890 Partial removal of pharynx 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
42892 Revision of pharyngeal walls 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
42900 Repair throat wound 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
42950 Reconstruction of throat 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
42955 Surgical opening of throat 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
42960 Control throat bleeding 1 $73.99 $73.99 Y $14.80
42962 Control throat bleeding 2 $2,324.90 $446.00 $89.20
42972 Control nose/throat bleeding 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
43200 Esophagus endoscopy 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43201 Esoph scope w/submucous inj 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43202 Esophagus endoscopy, biopsy 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43204 Esoph scope w/sclerosis inj 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43205 Esophagus endoscopy/ligation 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43215 Esophagus endoscopy 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43216 Esophagus endoscopy/lesion 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43217 Esophagus endoscopy 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43219 Esophagus endoscopy 1 $1,395.84 $333.00 $66.60
43220 Esoph endoscopy, dilation 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43226 Esoph endoscopy, dilation 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43227 Esoph endoscopy, repair 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43228 Esoph endoscopy, ablation 2 $1,695.69 $446.00 $89.20
43231 Esoph endoscopy w/us exam 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43232 Esoph endoscopy w/us fn bx 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43234 Upper gi endoscopy, exam 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43236 Uppr gi scope w/submuc inj 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43237 Endoscopic us exam, esoph 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43238 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43239 Upper gi endoscopy, biopsy 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43240 Esoph endoscope w/drain cyst 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43241 Upper gi endoscopy with tube 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43242 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43243 Upper gi endoscopy inject 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43244 Upper gi endoscopy/ligation 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43245 Uppr gi scope dilate strictr 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43246 Place gastrostomy tube 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43247 Operative upper gi endoscopy 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43249 Esoph endoscopy, dilation 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43250 Upper gi endoscopy/tumor 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43251 Operative upper gi endoscopy 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43255 Operative upper gi endoscopy 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43256 Uppr gi endoscopy w/stent 3 $1,395.84 $510.00 $102.00
43258 Operative upper gi endoscopy 3 $511.30 $510.00 $102.00
43259 Endoscopic ultrasound exam 3 $511.30 $510.00 $102.00
43260 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43261 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43262 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43263 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43264 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43265 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43267 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43268 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,395.84 $446.00 $89.20
43269 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,395.84 $446.00 $89.20
43271 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43272 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 2 $1,219.48 $446.00 $89.20
43450 Dilate esophagus 1 $327.05 $327.05 Y $65.41
43453 Dilate esophagus 1 $327.05 $327.05 Y $65.41
43456 Dilate esophagus 2 $327.05 $327.05 Y $65.41
43458 Dilate esophagus 2 $327.05 $327.05 Y $65.41
43600 Biopsy of stomach 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
43653 Laparoscopy, gastrostomy 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
43750 Place gastrostomy tube 2 $511.30 $446.00 $89.20
43760 Change gastrostomy tube 1 $144.22 $144.22 Y $28.84
43761 Reposition gastrostomy tube 1 $448.45 $333.00 $66.60
43870 Repair stomach opening 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
44100 Biopsy of bowel 1 $511.30 $333.00 $66.60
44312 Revision of ileostomy 1 $1,308.85 $333.00 $66.60
44340 Revision of colostomy 3 $1,308.85 $510.00 $102.00
44360 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44361 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44363 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44364 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44365 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44366 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44369 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44370 Small bowel endoscopy/stent 9 $1,395.84 $1,339.00 $267.80
44372 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44373 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44376 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44377 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44378 Small bowel endoscopy 2 $577.83 $446.00 $89.20
44379 Sbowel endoscope w/stent 9 $1,395.84 $1,339.00 $267.80
44380 Small bowel endoscopy 1 $577.83 $333.00 $66.60
44382 Small bowel endoscopy 1 $577.83 $333.00 $66.60
44383 Ileoscopy w/stent 9 $1,395.84 $1,339.00 $267.80
44385 Endoscopy of bowel pouch 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44386 Endoscopy, bowel pouch/biop 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44388 Colonoscopy 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44389 Colonoscopy with biopsy 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44390 Colonoscopy for foreign body 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44391 Colonoscopy for bleeding 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44392 Colonoscopy polypectomy 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44393 Colonoscopy, lesion removal 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44394 Colonoscopy w/snare 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
44397 Colonoscopy w/stent 1 $1,395.84 $333.00 $66.60
45000 Drainage of pelvic abscess 1 $301.42 $301.42 Y $60.28
45005 Drainage of rectal abscess 2 $792.64 $446.00 $89.20
45020 Drainage of rectal abscess 2 $792.64 $446.00 $89.20
45100 Biopsy of rectum 1 $1,368.50 $333.00 $66.60
45108 Removal of anorectal lesion 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
45150 Excision of rectal stricture 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
45160 Excision of rectal lesion 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
45170 Excision of rectal lesion 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
45190 Destruction, rectal tumor 9 $1,368.50 $1,339.00 $267.80
45305 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/bx 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45307 Proctosigmoidoscopy fb 1 $1,261.19 $333.00 $66.60
45308 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45309 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45315 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45317 Proctosigmoidoscopy bleed 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45320 Proctosigmoidoscopy ablate 1 $1,261.19 $333.00 $66.60
45321 Proctosigmoidoscopy volvul 1 $1,261.19 $333.00 $66.60
45327 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/stent 1 $1,395.84 $333.00 $66.60
45331 Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy 1 $295.48 $295.48 Y $59.10
45332 Sigmoidoscopy w/fb removal 1 $295.48 $295.48 Y $59.10
45333 Sigmoidoscopy polypectomy 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45334 Sigmoidoscopy for bleeding 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45335 Sigmoidoscopy w/submuc inj 1 $295.48 $295.48 Y $59.10
45337 Sigmoidoscopy decompress 1 $295.48 $295.48 Y $59.10
45338 Sigmoidoscopy w/tumr remove 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45339 Sigmoidoscopy w/ablate tumr 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45340 Sig w/balloon dilation 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45341 Sigmoidoscopy w/ultrasound 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45342 Sigmoidoscopy w/us guide bx 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
45345 Sigmoidoscopy w/stent 1 $1,395.84 $333.00 $66.60
45355 Surgical colonoscopy 1 $542.53 $333.00 $66.60
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45379 Colonoscopy w/fb removal 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45381 Colonoscopy, submucous inj 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45382 Colonoscopy/control bleeding 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45386 Colonoscopy dilate stricture 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45387 Colonoscopy w/stent 1 $1,395.84 $333.00 $66.60
45391 Colonoscopy w/endoscope us 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45392 Colonoscopy w/endoscopic fnb 2 $542.53 $446.00 $89.20
45500 Repair of rectum 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
45505 Repair of rectum 2 $1,811.98 $446.00 $89.20
45560 Repair of rectocele 2 $1,811.98 $446.00 $89.20
45900 Reduction of rectal prolapse 1 $301.42 $301.42 Y $60.28
45905 Dilation of anal sphincter 1 $1,368.50 $333.00 $66.60
45910 Dilation of rectal narrowing 1 $1,368.50 $333.00 $66.60
45915 Remove rectal obstruction 1 $301.42 $301.42 Y $60.28
45990 Surg dx exam, anorcctal 2 $301.42 $301.42 Y $60.28
46020 Placement of seton 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46030 Removal of rectal marker 1 $301.42 $301.42 Y $60.28
46040 Incision of rectal abscess 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46045 Incision of rectal abscess 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46050 Incision of anal abscess 1 $301.42 $301.42 Y $60.28
46060 Incision of rectal abscess 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46080 Incision of anal sphincter 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46200 Removal of anal fissure 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46210 Removal of anal crypt 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46211 Removal of anal crypts 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46220 Removal of anal tag 1 $1,368.50 $333.00 $66.60
46230 Removal of anal tags 1 $1,368.50 $333.00 $66.60
46250 Hemorrhoidectomy 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46255 Hemorrhoidectomy 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46257 Remove hemorrhoids fissure 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46258 Remove hemorrhoids fistula 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46260 Hemorrhoidectomy 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46261 Remove hemorrhoids fissure 4 $1,368.50 $630.00 $126.00
46262 Remove hemorrhoids fistula 4 $1,368.50 $630.00 $126.00
46270 Removal of anal fistula 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46275 Removal of anal fistula 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46280 Removal of anal fistula 4 $1,368.50 $630.00 $126.00
46285 Removal of anal fistula 1 $1,368.50 $333.00 $66.60
46288 Repair anal fistula 4 $1,368.50 $630.00 $126.00
46608 Anoscopy, remove for body 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
46610 Anoscopy, remove lesion 1 $1,261.19 $333.00 $66.60
46611 Anoscopy 1 $527.15 $333.00 $66.60
46612 Anoscopy, remove lesions 1 $1,261.19 $333.00 $66.60
46615 Anoscopy 2 $1,261.19 $446.00 $89.20
46700 Repair of anal stricture 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46706 Repr of anal fistula w/glue 1 $1,811.98 $333.00 $66.60
46750 Repair of anal sphincter 3 $2,292.31 $510.00 $102.00
46753 Reconstruction of anus 3 $1,368.50 $510.00 $102.00
46754 Removal of suture from anus 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46760 Repair of anal sphincter 2 $2,292.31 $446.00 $89.20
46761 Repair of anal sphincter 3 $2,292.31 $510.00 $102.00
46762 Implant artificial sphincter 7 $2,292.31 $995.00 $199.00
46917 Laser surgery, anal lesions 1 $1,266.73 $333.00 $66.60
46922 Excision of anal lesion(s) 1 $1,266.73 $333.00 $66.60
46924 Destruction, anal lesion(s) 1 $1,266.73 $333.00 $66.60
46937 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion 2 $1,368.50 $446.00 $89.20
46938 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion 2 $1,811.98 $446.00 $89.20
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids 1 $792.64 $333.00 $66.60
46947 Hemorrhoidopexy by stapling 7 $1,811.98 $995.00 $199.00
47000 Needle biopsy of liver 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
47510 Insert catheter, bile duct 2 $1,197.26 $446.00 $89.20
47511 Insert bile duct drain 9 $1,197.26 $1,197.26 Y $239.45
47525 Change bile duct catheter 1 $709.19 $333.00 $66.60
47530 Revise/reinsert bile tube 1 $709.19 $333.00 $66.60
47552 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 2 $1,197.26 $446.00 $89.20
47553 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 3 $1,197.26 $510.00 $102.00
47554 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 3 $1,197.26 $510.00 $102.00
47555 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 3 $1,197.26 $510.00 $102.00
47556 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 9 $1,197.26 $1,197.26 Y $239.45
47560 Laparoscopy w/cholangio 3 $1,965.65 $510.00 $102.00
47561 Laparo w/cholangio/biopsy 3 $1,965.65 $510.00 $102.00
47630 Remove bile duct stone 3 $1,197.26 $510.00 $102.00
48102 Needle biopsy, pancreas 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
49080 Puncture, peritoneal cavity 2 $224.20 $224.20 Y $44.84
49081 Removal of abdominal fluid 2 $224.20 $224.20 Y $44.84
49085 Remove abdomen foreign body 2 $1,364.94 $446.00 $89.20
49180 Biopsy, abdominal mass 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
49250 Excision of umbilicus 4 $1,364.94 $630.00 $126.00
49320 Diag laparo separate proc 3 $1,965.65 $510.00 $102.00
49321 Laparoscopy, biopsy 4 $1,965.65 $630.00 $126.00
49322 Laparoscopy, aspiration 4 $1,965.65 $630.00 $126.00
49419 Insrt abdom cath for chemotx 1 $1,814.26 $333.00 $66.60
49420 Insert abdom drain, temp 1 $1,798.88 $333.00 $66.60
49421 Insert abdom drain, perm 1 $1,798.88 $333.00 $66.60
49422 Remove perm cannula/catheter 1 $1,444.39 $333.00 $66.60
49426 Revise abdomen-venous shunt 2 $1,364.94 $446.00 $89.20
49495 Rpr ing hernia baby, reduc 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49496 Rpr ing hernia baby, blocked 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49500 Rpr ing hernia, init, reduce 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49501 Rpr ing hernia, init blocked 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49505 Prp i/hern init reduc 5 yr 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49507 Prp i/hern init block 5 yr 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49520 Rerepair ing hernia, reduce 7 $1,794.16 $995.00 $199.00
49521 Rerepair ing hernia, blocked 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49525 Repair ing hernia, sliding 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49540 Repair lumbar hernia 2 $1,794.16 $446.00 $89.20
49550 Rpr rem hernia, init, reduce 5 $1,794.16 $717.00 $143.40
49553 Rpr fem hernia, init blocked 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49555 Rerepair fem hernia, reduce 5 $1,794.16 $717.00 $143.40
49557 Rerepair fem hernia, blocked 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49560 Rpr ventral hern init, reduc 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49561 Rpr ventral hern init, block 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49565 Rerepair ventrl hern, reduce 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49566 Rerepair ventrl hern, block 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49568 Hernia repair w/mesh 7 $1,794.16 $995.00 $199.00
49570 Rpr epigastric hern, reduce 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49572 Rpr epigastric hern, blocked 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49580 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49582 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49585 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49587 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr 9 $1,794.16 $1,339.00 $267.80
49590 Repair spigelian hernia 3 $1,794.16 $510.00 $102.00
49600 Repair umbilical lesion 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
49650 Laparo hernia repair initial 4 $2,678.23 $630.00 $126.00
49651 Laparo hernia repair recur 7 $2,678.23 $995.00 $199.00
50200 Biopsy of kidney 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
50390 Drainage of kidney lesion 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
50392 Insert kidney drain 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50393 Insert ureteral tube 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50395 Create passage to kidney 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50396 Measure kidney pressure 1 $130.24 $130.24 Y $26.05
50398 Change kidney tube 1 $448.45 $333.00 $66.60
50551 Kidney endoscopy 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
50553 Kidney endoscopy 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50555 Kidney endoscopy biopsy 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
50557 Kidney endoscopy treatment 1 $1,468.37 $333.00 $66.60
50561 Kidney endoscopy treatment 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50688 Change of ureter tube/stent 1 $448.45 $333.00 $66.60
50947 Laparo new ureter/bladder 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
50948 Laparo new ureter/bladder 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
50951 Endoscopy of ureter 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
50953 Endoscopy of ureter 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
50955 Ureter endoscopy biopsy 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50957 Ureter endoscopy treatment 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50961 Ureter endoscopy treatment 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50970 Ureter endoscopy 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
50972 Ureter endoscopy catheter 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
50974 Ureter endoscopy biopsy 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50976 Ureter endoscopy treatment 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
50980 Ureter endoscopy treatment 1 $1,186.49 $333.00 $66.60
51010 Drainage of bladder 1 $1,122.28 $333.00 $66.60
51020 Incise treat bladder 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
51030 Incise treat bladder 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
51040 Incise drain bladder 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
51045 Incise bladder/drain ureter 4 $414.39 $414.39 Y $82.88
51050 Removal of bladder stone 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
51065 Remove ureter calculus 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
51080 Drainage of bladder abscess 1 $1,075.21 $333.00 $66.60
51500 Removal of bladder cyst 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
51520 Removal of bladder lesion 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
51710 Change of bladder tube 1 $448.45 $333.00 $66.60
51715 Endoscopic injection/implant 3 $1,760.18 $510.00 $102.00
51726 Complex cystometrogram 1 $219.66 $219.66 Y $43.93
51772 Urethra pressure profile 1 $130.24 $130.24 Y $26.05
51785 Anal/urinary muscle study 1 $66.75 $66.75 Y $13.35
51880 Repair of bladder opening 1 $1,468.37 $333.00 $66.60
51992 Laparo sling operation 5 $2,678.23 $717.00 $143.40
52000 Cystoscopy 1 $414.39 $333.00 $66.60
52001 Cystoscopy, removal of clots 2 $414.39 $414.39 Y $82.88
52005 Cystoscopy ureter catheter 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52007 Cystoscopy and biopsy 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52010 Cystoscopy duct catheter 2 $414.39 $414.39 Y $82.88
52204 Cystoscopy 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52214 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52224 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52234 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52235 Cystoscopy and treatment 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52240 Cystoscopy and treatment 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52250 Cystoscopy and radiotracer 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
52260 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52270 Cystoscopy revise urethra 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52275 Cystoscopy revise urethra 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52276 Cystoscopy and treatment 3 $1,186.49 $510.00 $102.00
52277 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52281 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52282 Cystoscopy, implant stent 9 $2,160.59 $1,339.00 $267.80
52283 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52285 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52290 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52300 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52301 Cystoscopy and treatment 3 $1,186.49 $510.00 $102.00
52305 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52310 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $414.39 $414.39 Y $82.88
52315 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
52317 Remove bladder stone 1 $1,468.37 $333.00 $66.60
52318 Remove bladder stone 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52320 Cystoscopy and treatment 5 $1,468.37 $717.00 $143.40
52325 Cystoscopy, stone removal 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
52327 Cystoscopy, inject material 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52330 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52332 Cystoscopy and treatment 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52334 Create passage to kidney 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52341 Cysto w/ureter stricture tx 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52342 Cysto w/up stricture tx 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52343 Cysto w/renal stricture tx 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52344 Cysto/uretero, stricture tx 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52345 Cysto/uretero w/up stricture 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52346 Cystouretero w/renal strict 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52351 Cystouretero or pyeloscope 3 $1,186.49 $510.00 $102.00
52352 Cystouretero w/stone remove 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
52353 Cystouretero w/lithotripsy 4 $2,160.59 $630.00 $126.00
52354 Cystouretero w/biopsy 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
52355 Cystouretero w/excise tumor 4 $1,468.37 $630.00 $126.00
52400 Cystouretero w/congen repr 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52402 Cystourethro cut ejacul duct 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52450 Incision of prostate 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52500 Revision of bladder neck 3 $1,468.37 $510.00 $102.00
52510 Dilation prostatic urethra 3 $1,186.49 $510.00 $102.00
52601 Prostatectomy (turp) 4 $2,160.59 $630.00 $126.00
52606 Control postop bleeding 1 $1,468.37 $333.00 $66.60
52612 Prostatectomy, first stage 2 $2,160.59 $446.00 $89.20
52614 Prostatectomy, second stage 1 $2,160.59 $333.00 $66.60
52620 Remove residual prostate 1 $2,160.59 $333.00 $66.60
52630 Remove prostate regrowth 2 $2,160.59 $446.00 $89.20
52640 Relieve bladder contracture 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
52647 Laser surgery of prostate 9 $2,642.55 $1,339.00 $267.80
52648 Laser surgery of prostate 9 $2,642.55 $1,339.00 $267.80
52700 Drainage of prostate abscess 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
53000 Incision of urethra 1 $1,139.54 $333.00 $66.60
53010 Incision of urethra 1 $1,139.54 $333.00 $66.60
53020 Incision of urethra 1 $1,139.54 $333.00 $66.60
53040 Drainage of urethra abscess 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53080 Drainage of urinary leakage 3 $1,139.54 $510.00 $102.00
53200 Biopsy of urethra 1 $1,139.54 $333.00 $66.60
53210 Removal of urethra 5 $1,760.18 $717.00 $143.40
53215 Removal of urethra 5 $1,139.54 $717.00 $143.40
53220 Treatment of urethra lesion 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53230 Removal of urethra lesion 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53235 Removal of urethra lesion 3 $1,139.54 $510.00 $102.00
53240 Surgery for urethra pouch 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53250 Removal of urethra gland 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53260 Treatment of urethra lesion 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53265 Treatment of urethra lesion 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53270 Removal of urethra gland 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53275 Repair of urethra defect 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53400 Revise urethra, stage 1 3 $1,760.18 $510.00 $102.00
53405 Revise urethra, stage 2 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53410 Reconstruction of urethra 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53420 Reconstruct urethra, stage 1 3 $1,760.18 $510.00 $102.00
53425 Reconstruct urethra, stage 2 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53430 Reconstruction of urethra 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53431 Reconstruct urethra/bladder 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53440 Male sling procedure 2 $4,885.49 $446.00 $89.20
53442 Remove/revise male sling 1 $1,760.18 $333.00 $66.60
53444 Insert tandem cuff 2 $4,885.49 $446.00 $89.20
53445 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter 1 $8,354.29 $333.00 $66.60
53446 Remove uro sphincter 1 $1,760.18 $333.00 $66.60
53447 Remove/replace ur sphincter 1 $8,354.29 $333.00 $66.60
53449 Repair uro sphincter 1 $1,760.18 $333.00 $66.60
53450 Revision of urethra 1 $1,760.18 $333.00 $66.60
53460 Revision of urethra 1 $1,139.54 $333.00 $66.60
53502 Repair of urethra injury 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53505 Repair of urethra injury 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53510 Repair of urethra injury 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
53515 Repair of urethra injury 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53520 Repair of urethra defect 2 $1,760.18 $446.00 $89.20
53605 Dilate urethra stricture 2 $1,186.49 $446.00 $89.20
53665 Dilation of urethra 1 $1,139.54 $333.00 $66.60
54000 Slitting of prepuce 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
54001 Slitting of prepuce 2 $1,139.54 $446.00 $89.20
54015 Drain penis lesion 4 $1,075.21 $630.00 $126.00
54057 Laser surg, penis lesion(s) 1 $1,091.87 $333.00 $66.60
54060 Excision of penis lesion(s) 1 $1,091.87 $333.00 $66.60
54065 Destruction, penis lesion(s) 1 $1,266.73 $333.00 $66.60
54100 Biopsy of penis 1 $920.58 $333.00 $66.60
54105 Biopsy of penis 1 $1,229.54 $333.00 $66.60
54110 Treatment of penis lesion 2 $2,031.13 $446.00 $89.20
54111 Treat penis lesion, graft 2 $2,031.13 $446.00 $89.20
54112 Treat penis lesion, graft 2 $2,031.13 $446.00 $89.20
54115 Treatment of penis lesion 1 $1,075.21 $333.00 $66.60
54120 Partial removal of penis 2 $2,031.13 $446.00 $89.20
54150 Circumcision 1 $1,276.68 $333.00 $66.60
54152 Circumcision 1 $1,276.68 $333.00 $66.60
54160 Circumcision 2 $1,276.68 $446.00 $89.20
54161 Circumcision 2 $1,276.68 $446.00 $89.20
54162 Lysis penil circumic lesion 2 $1,276.68 $446.00 $89.20
54163 Repair of circumcision 2 $1,276.68 $446.00 $89.20
54164 Frenulotomy of penis 2 $1,276.68 $446.00 $89.20
54205 Treatment of penis lesion 4 $2,031.13 $630.00 $126.00
54220 Treatment of penis lesion 1 $130.24 $130.24 Y $26.05
54300 Revision of penis 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54304 Revision of penis 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54308 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54312 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54316 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54318 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54322 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54324 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54326 Reconstruction of urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54328 Revise penis/urethra 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54340 Secondary urethral surgery 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54344 Secondary urethral surgery 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54348 Secondary urethral surgery 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54352 Reconstruct urethra/penis 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54360 Penis plastic surgery 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54380 Repair penis 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54385 Repair penis 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54400 Insert semi-rigid prosthesis 3 $4,885.49 $510.00 $102.00
54401 Insert self-contd prosthesis 3 $8,354.29 $510.00 $102.00
54405 Insert multi-comp penis pros 3 $8,354.29 $510.00 $102.00
54406 Remove muti-comp penis pros 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54408 Repair multi-comp penis pros 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54410 Remove/replace penis prosth 3 $8,354.29 $510.00 $102.00
54415 Remove self-contd penis pros 3 $2,031.13 $510.00 $102.00
54416 Remv/repl penis contain pros 3 $8,354.29 $510.00 $102.00
54420 Revision of penis 4 $2,031.13 $630.00 $126.00
54435 Revision of penis 4 $2,031.13 $630.00 $126.00
54440 Repair of penis 4 $2,031.13 $630.00 $126.00
54450 Preputial stretching 1 $219.66 $219.66 Y $43.93
54500 Biopsy of testis 1 $631.61 $333.00 $66.60
54505 Biopsy of testis 1 $1,459.20 $333.00 $66.60
54512 Excise lesion testis 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
54520 Removal of testis 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54522 Orchiectomy, partial 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54530 Removal of testis 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
54550 Exploration for testis 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
54600 Reduce testis torsion 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
54620 Suspension of testis 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54640 Suspension of testis 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
54660 Revision of testis 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
54670 Repair testis injury 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54680 Relocation of testis(es) 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54690 Laparoscopy, orchiectomy 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
54700 Drainage of scrotum 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
54800 Biopsy of epididymis 1 $128.41 $128.41 Y $25.68
54820 Exploration of epididymis 1 $1,459.20 $333.00 $66.60
54830 Remove epididymis lesion 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54840 Remove epididymis lesion 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
54860 Removal of epididymis 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
54861 Removal of epididymis 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
54900 Fusion of spermatic ducts 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
54901 Fusion of spermatic ducts 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
55040 Removal of hydrocele 3 $1,794.16 $510.00 $102.00
55041 Removal of hydroceles 5 $1,794.16 $717.00 $143.40
55060 Repair of hydrocele 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
55100 Drainage of scrotum abscess 1 $672.04 $333.00 $66.60
55110 Explore scrotum 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
55120 Removal of scrotum lesion 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
55150 Removal of scrotum 1 $1,459.20 $333.00 $66.60
55175 Revision of scrotum 1 $1,459.20 $333.00 $66.60
55180 Revision of scrotum 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
55200 Incision of sperm duct 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
55250 Removal of sperm duct(s) 2 $1,459.20 $446.00 $89.20
55400 Repair of sperm duct 1 $1,459.20 $333.00 $66.60
55500 Removal of hydrocele 3 $1,459.20 $510.00 $102.00
55520 Removal of sperm cord lesion 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
55530 Revise spermatic cord veins 4 $1,459.20 $630.00 $126.00
55535 Revise spermatic cord veins 4 $1,794.16 $630.00 $126.00
55540 Revise hernia sperm veins 5 $1,794.16 $717.00 $143.40
55550 Laparo ligate spermatic vein 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
55680 Remove sperm pouch lesion 1 $1,459.20 $333.00 $66.60
55700 Biopsy of prostate 2 $368.64 $368.64 Y $73.73
55705 Biopsy of prostate 2 $368.64 $368.64 Y $73.73
55720 Drainage of prostate abscess 1 $1,468.37 $333.00 $66.60
55725 Drainage of prostate abscess 2 $1,468.37 $446.00 $89.20
55859 Percut/needle insert, pros 9 $2,160.59 $1,339.00 $267.80
55873 Cryoablate prostate 9 $6,637.03 $1,339.00 $267.80
56440 Surgery for vulva lesion 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
56441 Lysis of labial lesion(s) 1 $910.70 $333.00 $66.60
56515 Destroy vulva lesion/s compl 3 $1,266.73 $510.00 $102.00
56620 Partial removal of vulva 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
56625 Complete removal of vulva 7 $1,769.04 $995.00 $199.00
56700 Partial removal of hymen 1 $1,262.49 $333.00 $66.60
56720 Incision of hymen 1 $910.70 $333.00 $66.60
56740 Remove vagina gland lesion 3 $1,262.49 $510.00 $102.00
56800 Repair of vagina 3 $1,262.49 $510.00 $102.00
56810 Repair of perineum 5 $1,262.49 $717.00 $143.40
57000 Exploration of vagina 1 $910.70 $333.00 $66.60
57010 Drainage of pelvic abscess 2 $910.70 $446.00 $89.20
57020 Drainage of pelvic fluid 2 $426.33 $426.33 Y $85.27
57023 I d vag hematoma, non-ob 1 $1,075.21 $333.00 $66.60
57065 Destroy vag lesions, complex 1 $1,262.49 $333.00 $66.60
57105 Biopsy of vagina 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57130 Remove vagina lesion 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57135 Remove vagina lesion 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57155 Insert uteri tandems/ovoids 2 $426.33 $426.33 Y $85.27
57180 Treat vaginal bleeding 1 $184.05 $184.05 Y $36.81
57200 Repair of vagina 1 $1,262.49 $333.00 $66.60
57210 Repair vagina/perineum 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57220 Revision of urethra 3 $2,639.04 $510.00 $102.00
57230 Repair of urethral lesion 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
57240 Repair bladder vagina 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
57250 Repair rectum vagina 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
57260 Repair of vagina 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
57265 Extensive repair of vagina 7 $2,639.04 $995.00 $199.00
57268 Repair of bowel bulge 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
57288 Repair bladder defect 5 $2,639.04 $717.00 $143.40
57289 Repair bladder vagina 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
57291 Construction of vagina 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
57300 Repair rectum-vagina fistula 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
57400 Dilation of vagina 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57410 Pelvic examination 2 $910.70 $446.00 $89.20
57415 Remove vaginal foreign body 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57513 Laser surgery of cervix 2 $910.70 $446.00 $89.20
57520 Conization of cervix 2 $1,262.49 $446.00 $89.20
57522 Conization of cervix 2 $1,769.04 $446.00 $89.20
57530 Removal of cervix 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
57550 Removal of residual cervix 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
57556 Remove cervix, repair bowel 5 $2,639.04 $717.00 $143.40
57700 Revision of cervix 1 $1,262.49 $333.00 $66.60
57720 Revision of cervix 3 $1,262.49 $510.00 $102.00
57820 D c of residual cervix 3 $1,093.36 $510.00 $102.00
58120 Dilation and curettage 2 $1,093.36 $446.00 $89.20
58145 Myomectomy vag method 5 $1,769.04 $717.00 $143.40
58346 Insert heyman uteri capsule 2 $910.70 $446.00 $89.20
58350 Reopen fallopian tube 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
58353 Endometr ablate, thermal 4 $1,769.04 $630.00 $126.00
58545 Laparoscopic myomectomy 9 $1,965.65 $1,339.00 $267.80
58546 Laparo-myomectomy, complex 9 $2,678.23 $1,339.00 $267.80
58550 Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy 9 $4,363.07 $1,339.00 $267.80
58555 Hysteroscopy, dx, sep proc 1 $1,318.42 $333.00 $66.60
58558 Hysteroscopy, biopsy 3 $1,318.42 $510.00 $102.00
58559 Hysteroscopy, lysis 2 $1,318.42 $446.00 $89.20
58560 Hysteroscopy, resect septum 3 $2,049.83 $510.00 $102.00
58561 Hysteroscopy, remove myoma 3 $2,049.83 $510.00 $102.00
58562 Hysteroscopy, remove fb 3 $1,318.42 $510.00 $102.00
58563 Hysteroscopy, ablation 4 $2,049.83 $630.00 $126.00
58565 Hysteroscopy, sterilization 9 $2,639.04 $1,339.00 $267.80
58660 Laparoscopy, lysis 5 $2,678.23 $717.00 $143.40
58661 Laparoscopy, remove adnexa 5 $2,678.23 $717.00 $143.40
58662 Laparoscopy, excise lesions 5 $2,678.23 $717.00 $143.40
58670 Laparoscopy, tubal cautery 3 $2,678.23 $510.00 $102.00
58671 Laparoscopy, tubal block 3 $2,678.23 $510.00 $102.00
58672 Laparoscopy, fimbrioplasty 5 $2,678.23 $717.00 $143.40
58673 Laparoscopy, salpingostomy 5 $2,678.23 $717.00 $143.40
58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) 3 $910.70 $510.00 $102.00
58820 Drain ovary abscess, open 3 $1,769.04 $510.00 $102.00
58900 Biopsy of ovary(s) 3 $910.70 $510.00 $102.00
58970 Retrieval of oocyte 1 $271.49 $271.49 Y $54.30
58974 Transfer of embryo 1 $271.49 $271.49 Y $54.30
58976 Transfer of embryo 1 $271.49 $271.49 Y $54.30
59160 D c after delivery 3 $1,093.36 $510.00 $102.00
59320 Revision of cervix 1 $1,262.49 $333.00 $66.60
59812 Treatment of miscarriage 5 $1,140.24 $717.00 $143.40
59820 Care of miscarriage 5 $1,140.24 $717.00 $143.40
59821 Treatment of miscarriage 5 $1,140.24 $717.00 $143.40
59840 Abortion 5 $1,062.41 $717.00 $143.40
59841 Abortion 5 $1,062.41 $717.00 $143.40
59870 Evacuate mole of uterus 5 $1,140.24 $717.00 $143.40
59871 Remove cerclage suture 5 $1,262.49 $717.00 $143.40
60000 Drain thyroid/tongue cyst 1 $475.55 $333.00 $66.60
60200 Remove thyroid lesion 2 $2,285.28 $446.00 $89.20
60280 Remove thyroid duct lesion 4 $2,285.28 $630.00 $126.00
60281 Remove thyroid duct lesion 4 $2,285.28 $630.00 $126.00
61020 Remove brain cavity fluid 1 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
61026 Injection into brain canal 1 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
61050 Remove brain canal fluid 1 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
61055 Injection into brain canal 1 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
61070 Brain canal shunt procedure 1 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
61215 Insert brain-fluid device 3 $2,811.11 $510.00 $102.00
61790 Treat trigeminal nerve 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
61791 Treat trigeminal tract 3 $341.23 $341.23 Y $68.25
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array 2 $10,828.84 $446.00 $89.20
61886 Implant neurostim arrays 3 $14,500.02 $510.00 $102.00
61888 Revise/remove neuroreceiver 1 $2,089.79 $333.00 $66.60
62194 Replace/irrigate catheter 1 $709.19 $333.00 $66.60
62225 Replace/irrigate catheter 1 $709.19 $333.00 $66.60
62230 Replace/revise brain shunt 2 $2,811.11 $446.00 $89.20
62263 Epidural lysis mult sessions 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
62264 Epidural lysis on single day 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
62268 Drain spinal cord cyst 1 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
62269 Needle biopsy, spinal cord 1 $373.79 $333.00 $66.60
62270 Spinal fluid tap, diagnostic 1 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
62272 Drain cerebro spinal fluid 1 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
62273 Inject epidural patch 1 $341.23 $333.00 $66.60
62280 Treat spinal cord lesion 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62281 Treat spinal cord lesion 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62282 Treat spinal canal lesion 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62287 Percutaneous diskectomy 9 $2,049.86 $1,339.00 $267.80
62294 Injection into spinal artery 3 $187.01 $187.01 Y $37.40
62310 Inject spine c/t 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62318 Inject spine w/cath, c/t 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62319 Inject spine w/cath l/s (cd) 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
62350 Implant spinal canal cath 2 $1,803.02 $446.00 $89.20
62355 Remove spinal canal catheter 2 $765.89 $446.00 $89.20
62360 Insert spine infusion device 2 $6,894.62 $446.00 $89.20
62361 Implant spine infusion pump 2 $11,275.98 $446.00 $89.20
62362 Implant spine infusion pump 2 $11,275.98 $446.00 $89.20
62365 Remove spine infusion device 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
63600 Remove spinal cord lesion 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
63610 Stimulation of spinal cord 1 $1,093.20 $333.00 $66.60
63650 Implant neuroelectrodes 2 $3,470.58 $446.00 $89.20
63660 Revise/remove neuroelectrode 1 $1,057.63 $333.00 $66.60
63685 Insrt/redo spine n generator 2 $10,964.12 $446.00 $89.20
63688 Revise/remove neuroreceiver 1 $2,089.79 $333.00 $66.60
63744 Revision of spinal shunt 3 $2,225.70 $510.00 $102.00
63746 Removal of spinal shunt 2 $674.24 $446.00 $89.20
64410 Nblock inj, phrenic 1 $341.23 $333.00 $66.60
64415 Nblock inj, brachial plexus 1 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
64417 Nblock inj, axillary 1 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
64420 Nblock inj, intercost, sng 1 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
64421 Nblock inj, intercost, mlt 1 $341.23 $333.00 $66.60
64430 Nblock inj, pudendal 1 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
64470 Inj paravertebral c/t 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64472 Inj paravertebral c/t add-on 1 $341.23 $333.00 $66.60
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s add-on 1 $341.23 $333.00 $66.60
64479 Inj foramen epidural c/t 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64480 Inj foramen epidural add-on 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64484 Inj foramen epidural add-on 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64510 Nblock, stellate ganglion 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64517 Nblock inj, hypogas plxs 2 $138.43 $138.43 Y $27.69
64520 Nblock, lumbar/thoracic 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64530 Nblock inj, celiac pelus 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64553 Implant neuroelectrodes 1 $14,412.95 $333.00 $66.60
64561 Implant neuroelectrodes 3 $3,470.58 $510.00 $102.00
64573 Implant neuroelectrodes 1 $14,412.95 $333.00 $66.60
64575 Implant neuroelectrodes 1 $5,184.89 $333.00 $66.60
64577 Implant neuroelectrodes 1 $5,184.89 $333.00 $66.60
64580 Implant neuroelectrodes 1 $5,184.89 $333.00 $66.60
64581 Implant neuroelectrodes 3 $5,184.89 $510.00 $102.00
64585 Revise/remove neuroelectrode 1 $1,057.63 $333.00 $66.60
64590 Insrt/redo perph n generator 2 $10,964.12 $446.00 $89.20
64595 Revise/remove neuroreceiver 1 $2,089.79 $333.00 $66.60
64600 Injection treatment of nerve 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
64605 Injection treatment of nerve 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
64610 Injection treatment of nerve 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
64620 Injection treatment of nerve 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
64622 Destr paravertebrl nerve l/s 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
64623 Destr paravertebral n add-on 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64626 Destr paravertebrl nerve c/t 1 $765.89 $333.00 $66.60
64627 Destr paravertebral n add-on 1 $392.62 $333.00 $66.60
64630 Injection treatment of nerve 2 $341.23 $341.23 Y $68.25
64680 Injection treatment of nerve 2 $392.62 $392.62 Y $78.52
64681 Injection treatment of nerve 2 $765.89 $446.00 $89.20
64702 Revise finger/toe nerve 1 $1,093.20 $333.00 $66.60
64704 Revise hand/foot nerve 1 $1,093.20 $333.00 $66.60
64708 Revise arm/leg nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64712 Revision of sciatic nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64713 Revision of arm nerve(s) 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64714 Revise low back nerve(s) 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64716 Revision of cranial nerve 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
64718 Revise ulnar nerve at elbow 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64719 Revise ulnar nerve at wrist 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64722 Relieve pressure on nerve(s) 1 $1,093.20 $333.00 $66.60
64726 Release foot/toe nerve 1 $1,093.20 $333.00 $66.60
64727 Internal nerve revision 1 $1,093.20 $333.00 $66.60
64732 Incision of brow nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64734 Incision of cheek nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64736 Incision of chin nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64738 Incision of jaw nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64740 Incision of tongue nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64742 Incision of facial nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64744 Incise nerve, back of head 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64746 Incise diaphragm nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64771 Sever cranial nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64772 Incision of spinal nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64774 Remove skin nerve lesion 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64776 Remove digit nerve lesion 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
64778 Digit nerve surgery add-on 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64782 Remove limb nerve lesion 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
64783 Limb nerve surgery add-on 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64784 Remove nerve lesion 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
64786 Remove sciatic nerve lesion 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64787 Implant nerve end 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64788 Remove skin nerve lesion 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
64790 Removal of nerve lesion 3 $1,093.20 $510.00 $102.00
64792 Removal of nerve lesion 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64795 Biopsy of nerve 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64802 Remove sympathetic nerves 2 $1,093.20 $446.00 $89.20
64821 Remove sympathetic nerves 4 $1,590.63 $630.00 $126.00
64831 Repair of digit nerve 4 $2,049.86 $630.00 $126.00
64832 Repair nerve add-on 1 $2,049.86 $333.00 $66.60
64834 Repair of hand or foot nerve 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64835 Repair of hand or foot nerve 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64836 Repair of hand or foot nerve 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64837 Repair nerve add-on 1 $2,049.86 $333.00 $66.60
64840 Repair of leg nerve 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64856 Repair/transpose nerve 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64857 Repair arm/leg nerve 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64858 Repair sciatic nerve 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64859 Nerve surgery 1 $2,049.86 $333.00 $66.60
64861 Repair of arm nerves 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64862 Repair of low back nerves 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64864 Repair of facial nerve 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64865 Repair of facial nerve 4 $2,049.86 $630.00 $126.00
64870 Fusion of facial/other nerve 4 $2,049.86 $630.00 $126.00
64872 Subsequent repair of nerve 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64874 Repair revise nerve add-on 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64885 Nerve graft, head or neck 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64886 Nerve graft, head or neck 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64890 Nerve graft, hand or foot 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64891 Nerve graft, hand or foot 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64892 Nerve graft, arm or leg 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64893 Nerve graft, arm or leg 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64895 Nerve graft, hand or foot 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64896 Nerve graft, hand or foot 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64897 Nerve graft, arm or leg 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64898 Nerve graft, arm or leg 3 $2,049.86 $510.00 $102.00
64901 Nerve graft add-on 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64902 Nerve graft add-on 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64905 Nerve pedicle transfer 2 $2,049.86 $446.00 $89.20
64907 Nerve pedicle transfer 1 $2,049.86 $333.00 $66.60
65091 Revise eye 3 $2,186.40 $510.00 $102.00
65093 Revise eye with implant 3 $2,186.40 $510.00 $102.00
65101 Removal of eye 3 $2,186.40 $510.00 $102.00
65103 Remove eye/insert implant 3 $2,186.40 $510.00 $102.00
65105 Remove eye/attach implant 4 $2,186.40 $630.00 $126.00
65110 Removal of eye 5 $2,186.40 $717.00 $143.40
65112 Remove eye/revise socket 7 $2,186.40 $995.00 $199.00
65114 Remove eye/revise socket 7 $2,186.40 $995.00 $199.00
65130 Insert ocular implant 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
65135 Insert ocular implant 2 $1,529.55 $446.00 $89.20
65140 Attach ocular implant 3 $2,186.40 $510.00 $102.00
65150 Revise ocular implant 2 $1,529.55 $446.00 $89.20
65155 Reinsert ocular implant 3 $2,186.40 $510.00 $102.00
65175 Removal of ocular implant 1 $1,047.14 $333.00 $66.60
65235 Remove foreign body from eye 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
65260 Remove foreign body from eye 3 $1,005.95 $510.00 $102.00
65265 Remove foreign body from eye 4 $1,657.60 $630.00 $126.00
65270 Repair of eye wound 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
65272 Repair of eye wound 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
65275 Repair of eye wound 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
65280 Repair of eye wound 4 $1,005.95 $630.00 $126.00
65285 Repair of eye wound 4 $2,270.12 $630.00 $126.00
65290 Repair of eye socket wound 3 $1,310.33 $510.00 $102.00
65400 Removal of eye lesion 1 $923.07 $333.00 $66.60
65410 Biopsy of cornea 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
65420 Removal of eye lesion 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
65426 Removal of eye lesion 5 $1,412.47 $717.00 $143.40
65710 Corneal transplant 7 $2,335.53 $995.00 $199.00
65730 Corneal transplant 7 $2,335.53 $995.00 $199.00
65750 Corneal transplant 7 $2,335.53 $995.00 $199.00
65755 Corneal transplant 7 $2,335.53 $995.00 $199.00
65770 Revise cornea with implant 7 $3,116.62 $995.00 $199.00
65772 Correction of astigmatism 4 $923.07 $630.00 $126.00
65775 Correction of astigmatism 4 $923.07 $630.00 $126.00
65780 Ocular reconst, transplant 5 $2,335.53 $717.00 $143.40
65781 Ocular reconst, transplant 5 $2,335.53 $717.00 $143.40
65782 Ocular reconst, transplant 5 $2,335.53 $717.00 $143.40
65800 Drainage of eye 1 $923.07 $333.00 $66.60
65805 Drainage of eye 1 $923.07 $333.00 $66.60
65810 Drainage of eye 3 $1,412.47 $510.00 $102.00
65815 Drainage of eye 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
65820 Relieve inner eye pressure 1 $368.07 $333.00 $66.60
65850 Incision of eye 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
65865 Incise inner eye adhesions 1 $923.07 $333.00 $66.60
65870 Incise inner eye adhesions 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
65875 Incise inner eye adhesions 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
65880 Incise inner eye adhesions 4 $923.07 $630.00 $126.00
65900 Remove eye lesion 5 $923.07 $717.00 $143.40
65920 Remove implant of eye 7 $1,412.47 $995.00 $199.00
65930 Remove blood clot from eye 5 $1,412.47 $717.00 $143.40
66020 Injection treatment of eye 1 $923.07 $333.00 $66.60
66030 Injection treatment of eye 1 $368.07 $333.00 $66.60
66130 Remove eye lesion 7 $1,412.47 $995.00 $199.00
66150 Glaucoma surgery 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
66155 Glaucoma surgery 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
66160 Glaucoma surgery 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
66165 Glaucoma surgery 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
66170 Glaucoma surgery 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
66172 Incision of eye 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
66180 Implant eye shunt 5 $2,296.20 $717.00 $143.40
66185 Revise eye shunt 2 $2,296.20 $446.00 $89.20
66220 Repair eye lesion 3 $2,270.12 $510.00 $102.00
66225 Repair/graft eye lesion 4 $2,296.20 $630.00 $126.00
66250 Follow-up surgery of eye 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
66500 Incision of iris 1 $368.07 $333.00 $66.60
66505 Incision of iris 1 $368.07 $333.00 $66.60
66600 Remove iris and lesion 3 $1,412.47 $510.00 $102.00
66605 Removal of iris 3 $1,412.47 $510.00 $102.00
66625 Removal of iris 3 $368.07 $368.07 Y $73.61
66630 Removal of iris 3 $1,412.47 $510.00 $102.00
66635 Removal of iris 3 $1,412.47 $510.00 $102.00
66680 Repair iris ciliary body 3 $1,412.47 $510.00 $102.00
66682 Repair iris ciliary body 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
66700 Destruction, ciliary body 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
66710 Ciliary transsleral therapy 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
66711 Ciliary endoscopic ablation 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
66720 Destruction, ciliary body 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
66740 Destruction, ciliary body 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
66821 After cataract laser surgery 2 $315.55 $315.55 Y $63.11
66825 Reposition intraocular lens 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
66830 Removal of lens lesion 4 $368.07 $368.07 Y $73.61
66840 Removal of lens material 4 $895.12 $630.00 $126.00
66850 Removal of lens material 7 $1,754.47 $995.00 $199.00
66852 Removal of lens material 4 $1,754.47 $630.00 $126.00
66920 Extraction of lens 4 $1,754.47 $630.00 $126.00
66930 Extraction of lens 5 $1,754.47 $717.00 $143.40
66940 Extraction of lens 5 $895.12 $717.00 $143.40
66982 Cataract surgery, complex 8 $1,450.54 $973.00 $194.60
66983 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage 8 $1,450.54 $973.00 $194.60
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage 8 $1,450.54 $973.00 $194.60
66985 Insert lens prosthesis 6 $1,450.54 $826.00 $165.20
66986 Exchange lens prosthesis 6 $1,450.54 $826.00 $165.20
67005 Partial removal of eye fluid 4 $1,657.60 $630.00 $126.00
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid 4 $1,657.60 $630.00 $126.00
67015 Release of eye fluid 1 $1,657.60 $333.00 $66.60
67025 Replace eye fluid 1 $1,657.60 $333.00 $66.60
67027 Implant eye drug system 4 $2,270.12 $630.00 $126.00
67030 Incise inner eye strands 1 $1,005.95 $333.00 $66.60
67031 Laser surgery, eye strands 2 $315.55 $315.55 Y $63.11
67036 Removal of inner eye fluid 4 $2,270.12 $630.00 $126.00
67038 Strip retinal membrane 5 $2,270.12 $717.00 $143.40
67039 Laser treatment of retina 7 $2,270.12 $995.00 $199.00
67040 Laser treatment of retina 7 $2,270.12 $995.00 $199.00
67107 Repair detached retina 5 $2,270.12 $717.00 $143.40
67108 Repair detached retina 7 $2,270.12 $995.00 $199.00
67112 Rerepair detached retina 7 $2,270.12 $995.00 $199.00
67115 Release encircling material 2 $1,005.95 $446.00 $89.20
67120 Remove eye implant material 2 $1,005.95 $446.00 $89.20
67121 Remove eye implant material 2 $1,657.60 $446.00 $89.20
67141 Treatment of retina 2 $250.82 $250.82 Y $50.16
67218 Treatment of retinal lesion 5 $1,005.95 $717.00 $143.40
67227 Treatment of retinal lesion 1 $1,657.60 $333.00 $66.60
67250 Reinforce eye wall 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67255 Reinforce/graft eye wall 3 $1,657.60 $510.00 $102.00
67311 Revise eye muscle 3 $1,310.33 $510.00 $102.00
67312 Revise two eye muscles 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67314 Revise eye muscle 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67316 Revise two eye muscles 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67318 Revise eye muscle(s) 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67320 Revise eye muscle(s) add-on 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67331 Eye surgery follow-up add-on 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67332 Rerevise eye muscles add-on 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67334 Revise eye muscle w/suture 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67335 Eye suture during surgery 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67340 Revise eye muscle add-on 4 $1,310.33 $630.00 $126.00
67343 Release eye tissue 7 $1,310.33 $995.00 $199.00
67350 Biopsy eye muscle 1 $858.69 $333.00 $66.60
67400 Explore/biopsy eye socket 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
67405 Explore/drain eye socket 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
67412 Explore/treat eye socket 5 $1,529.55 $717.00 $143.40
67413 Explore/treat eye socket 5 $1,529.55 $717.00 $143.40
67415 Aspiration, orbital contents 1 $1,047.14 $333.00 $66.60
67420 Explore/treat eye socket 5 $2,186.40 $717.00 $143.40
67430 Explore/treat eye socket 5 $2,186.40 $717.00 $143.40
67440 Explore/drain eye socket 5 $2,186.40 $717.00 $143.40
67445 Explr/decompress eye socket 5 $2,186.40 $717.00 $143.40
67450 Explore/biopsy eye socket 5 $2,186.40 $717.00 $143.40
67550 Insert eye socket implant 4 $2,186.40 $630.00 $126.00
67560 Revise eye socket implant 2 $1,529.55 $446.00 $89.20
67570 Decompress optic nerve 4 $2,186.40 $630.00 $126.00
67715 Incision of eyelid fold 1 $1,047.14 $333.00 $66.60
67808 Remove eyelid lesion(s) 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
67830 Revise eyelashes 2 $426.88 $426.88 Y $85.38
67835 Revise eyelashes 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
67880 Revision of eyelid 3 $923.07 $510.00 $102.00
67882 Revision of eyelid 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67900 Repair brow defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67901 Repair eyelid defect 5 $1,047.14 $717.00 $143.40
67902 Repair eyelid defect 5 $1,047.14 $717.00 $143.40
67903 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67904 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67906 Repair eyelid defect 5 $1,047.14 $717.00 $143.40
67908 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67909 Revise eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67911 Revise eyelid defect 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67912 Correction eyelid w/implant 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67914 Repair eyelid defect 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67916 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67917 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67921 Repair eyelid defect 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67923 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67924 Repair eyelid defect 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
67935 Repair eyelid wound 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
67950 Revision of eyelid 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
67961 Revision of eyelid 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67966 Revision of eyelid 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
67971 Reconstruction of eyelid 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
67973 Reconstruction of eyelid 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
67974 Reconstruction of eyelid 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
67975 Reconstruction of eyelid 3 $1,047.14 $510.00 $102.00
68115 Remove eyelid lining lesion 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
68130 Remove eyelid lining lesion 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
68320 Revise/graft eyelid lining 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
68325 Revise/graft eyelid lining 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68326 Revise/graft eyelid lining 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68328 Revise/graft eyelid lining 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68330 Revise eyelid lining 4 $1,412.47 $630.00 $126.00
68335 Revise/graft eyelid lining 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68340 Separate eyelid adhesions 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
68360 Revise eyelid lining 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
68362 Revise eyelid lining 2 $1,412.47 $446.00 $89.20
68371 Harvest eye tissue, alograft 2 $923.07 $446.00 $89.20
68500 Removal of tear gland 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
68505 Partial removal, tear gland 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
68510 Biopsy of tear gland 1 $1,047.14 $333.00 $66.60
68520 Removal of tear sac 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
68525 Biopsy of tear sac 1 $1,047.14 $333.00 $66.60
68540 Remove tear gland lesion 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
68550 Remove tear gland lesion 3 $1,529.55 $510.00 $102.00
68700 Repair tear ducts 2 $1,529.55 $446.00 $89.20
68720 Create tear sac drain 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68745 Create tear duct drain 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68750 Create tear duct drain 4 $1,529.55 $630.00 $126.00
68770 Close tear system fistula 4 $1,047.14 $630.00 $126.00
68810 Probe nasolacrimal duct 1 $135.01 $135.01 Y $27.00
68811 Probe nasolacrimal duct 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
68815 Probe nasolacrimal duct 2 $1,047.14 $446.00 $89.20
69110 Remove external ear, partial 1 $920.58 $333.00 $66.60
69120 Removal of external ear 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
69140 Remove ear canal lesion(s) 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
69145 Remove ear canal lesion(s) 2 $920.58 $446.00 $89.20
69150 Extensive ear canal surgery 3 $475.55 $475.55 Y $95.11
69205 Clear outer ear canal 1 $1,229.54 $333.00 $66.60
69300 Revise external ear 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
69310 Rebuild outer ear canal 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
69320 Rebuild outer ear canal 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69421 Incision of eardrum 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
69436 Create eardrum opening 3 $1,012.48 $510.00 $102.00
69440 Exploration of middle ear 3 $1,425.30 $510.00 $102.00
69450 Eardrum revision 1 $2,324.90 $333.00 $66.60
69501 Mastoidectomy 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69502 Mastoidectomy 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
69505 Remove mastoid structures 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69511 Extensive mastoid surgery 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69530 Extensive mastoid surgery 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69550 Remove ear lesion 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69552 Remove ear lesion 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69601 Mastoid surgery revision 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69602 Mastoid surgery revision 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69603 Mastoid surgery revision 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69604 Mastoid surgery revision 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69605 Mastoid surgery revision 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69620 Repair of eardrum 2 $1,425.30 $446.00 $89.20
69631 Repair eardrum structures 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69632 Rebuild eardrum structures 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69633 Rebuild eardrum structures 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69635 Repair eardrum structures 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69636 Rebuild eardrum structures 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69637 Rebuild eardrum structures 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69641 Revise middle ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69642 Revise middle ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69643 Revise middle ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69644 Revise middle ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69645 Revise middle ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69646 Revise middle ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69650 Release middle ear bone 7 $1,425.30 $995.00 $199.00
69660 Revise middle ear bone 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69661 Revise middle ear bone 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69662 Revise middle ear bone 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69666 Repair middle ear structures 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
69667 Repair middle ear structures 4 $2,324.90 $630.00 $126.00
69670 Remove mastoid air cells 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
69676 Remove middle ear nerve 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
69700 Close mastoid fistula 3 $2,324.90 $510.00 $102.00
69711 Remove/repair hearing aid 1 $2,324.90 $333.00 $66.60
69714 Implant temple bone w/stimul 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
69715 Temple bne implnt w/stimulat 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
69717 Temple bone implant revision 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
69718 Revise temple bone implant 9 $2,324.90 $1,339.00 $267.80
69720 Release facial nerve 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69740 Repair facial nerve 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69745 Repair facial nerve 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69801 Incise inner ear 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69802 Incise inner ear 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69805 Explore inner ear 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69806 Explore inner ear 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69820 Establish inner ear window 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69840 Revise inner ear window 5 $2,324.90 $717.00 $143.40
69905 Remove inner ear 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69910 Remove inner ear mastoid 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69915 Incise inner ear nerve 7 $2,324.90 $995.00 $199.00
69930 Implant cochlear device 7 $25,040.37 $995.00 $199.00
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind 2 $480.92 $446.00 $89.20
G0121 Colon ca scrn; not high rsk 2 $480.92 $446.00 $89.20
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth 1 $341.23 $333.00 $66.60

CPT/HCPCS Description CI SI APC Relative weight Payment rate National unadjusted copayment Minimum unadjusted copayment
00100 Anesth, salivary gland N
00102 Anesth, repair of cleft lip N
00103 Anesth, blepharoplasty N
00104 Anesth, electroshock N
00120 Anesth, ear surgery N
00124 Anesth, ear exam N
00126 Anesth, tympanotomy N
00140 Anesth, procedures on eye N
00142 Anesth, lens surgery N
00144 Anesth, corneal transplant N
00145 Anesth, vitreoretinal surg N
00147 Anesth, iridectomy N
00148 Anesth, eye exam N
00160 Anesth, nose/sinus surgery N
00162 Anesth, nose/sinus surgery N
00164 Anesth, biopsy of nose N
00170 Anesth, procedure on mouth N
00172 Anesth, cleft palate repair N
00174 Anesth, pharyngeal surgery N
00190 Anesth, face/skull bone surg N
00210 Anesth, open head surgery N
00212 Anesth, skull drainage N
00216 Anesth, head vessel surgery N
00218 Anesth, special head surgery N
00220 Anesth, intrcrn nerve N
00222 Anesth, head nerve surgery N
00300 Anesth, head/neck/ptrunk N
00320 Anesth, neck organ, 1 over N
00322 Anesth, biopsy of thyroid N
00326 Anesth, larynx/trach, 1 yr N
00350 Anesth, neck vessel surgery N
00352 Anesth, neck vessel surgery N
00400 Anesth, skin, ext/per/atrunk N
00402 Anesth, surgery of breast N
00410 Anesth, correct heart rhythm N
00450 Anesth, surgery of shoulder N
00454 Anesth, collar bone biopsy N
00470 Anesth, removal of rib N
00472 Anesth, chest wall repair N
00500 Anesth, esophageal surgery N
00520 Anesth, chest procedure N
00522 Anesth, chest lining biopsy N
00528 Anesth, chest partition view N
00529 Anesth, chest partition view N
00530 Anesth, pacemaker insertion N
00532 Anesth, vascular access N
00534 Anesth, cardioverter/defib N
00537 Anesth, cardiac electrophys N
00539 Anesth, trach-bronch reconst N
00541 Anesth, one lung ventilation N
00548 Anesth, trachea,bronchi surg N
00550 Anesth, sternal debridement N
00563 Anesth, heart surg w/arrest N
00566 Anesth, cabg w/o pump N
00600 Anesth, spine, cord surgery N
00620 Anesth, spine, cord surgery N
00630 Anesth, spine, cord surgery N
00634 Anesth for chemonucleolysis N
00635 Anesth, lumbar puncture N
00640 Anesth, spine manipulation N
00700 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00702 Anesth, for liver biopsy N
00730 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00740 Anesth, upper gi visualize N
00750 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00752 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00754 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00756 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00770 Anesth, blood vessel repair N
00790 Anesth, surg upper abdomen N
00797 Anesth, surgery for obesity N
00800 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00810 Anesth, low intestine scope N
00820 Anesth, abdominal wall surg N
00830 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00832 Anesth, repair of hernia N
00834 Anesth, hernia repair 1 yr N
00836 Anesth hernia repair preemie N
00840 Anesth, surg lower abdomen N
00842 Anesth, amniocentesis N
00851 Anesth, tubal ligation N
00860 Anesth, surgery of abdomen N
00862 Anesth, kidney/ureter surg N
00870 Anesth, bladder stone surg N
00872 Anesth kidney stone destruct N
00873 Anesth kidney stone destruct N
00880 Anesth, abdomen vessel surg N
00902 Anesth, anorectal surgery N
00906 Anesth, removal of vulva N
00910 Anesth, bladder surgery N
00912 Anesth, bladder tumor surg N
00914 Anesth, removal of prostate N
00916 Anesth, bleeding control N
00918 Anesth, stone removal N
00920 Anesth, genitalia surgery N
00921 Anesth, vasectomy N
00922 Anesth, sperm duct surgery N
00924 Anesth, testis exploration N
00926 Anesth, removal of testis N
00928 Anesth, removal of testis N
00930 Anesth, testis suspension N
00938 Anesth, insert penis device N
00940 Anesth, vaginal procedures N
00942 Anesth, surg on vag/urethral N
00948 Anesth, repair of cervix N
00950 Anesth, vaginal endoscopy N
00952 Anesth, hysteroscope/graph N
01112 Anesth, bone aspirate/bx N
01120 Anesth, pelvis surgery N
01130 Anesth, body cast procedure N
01160 Anesth, pelvis procedure N
01170 Anesth, pelvis surgery N
01173 Anesth, fx repair, pelvis N
01180 Anesth, pelvis nerve removal N
01190 Anesth, pelvis nerve removal N
01200 Anesth, hip joint procedure N
01202 Anesth, arthroscopy of hip N
01210 Anesth, hip joint surgery N
01215 Anesth, revise hip repair N
01220 Anesth, procedure on femur N
01230 Anesth, surgery of femur N
01250 Anesth, upper leg surgery N
01260 Anesth, upper leg veins surg N
01270 Anesth, thigh arteries surg N
01320 Anesth, knee area surgery N
01340 Anesth, knee area procedure N
01360 Anesth, knee area surgery N
01380 Anesth, knee joint procedure N
01382 Anesth, dx knee arthroscopy N
01390 Anesth, knee area procedure N
01392 Anesth, knee area surgery N
01400 Anesth, knee joint surgery N
01420 Anesth, knee joint casting N
01430 Anesth, knee veins surgery N
01432 Anesth, knee vessel surg N
01440 Anesth, knee arteries surg N
01462 Anesth, lower leg procedure N
01464 Anesth, ankle/ft arthroscopy N
01470 Anesth, lower leg surgery N
01472 Anesth, achilles tendon surg N
01474 Anesth, lower leg surgery N
01480 Anesth, lower leg bone surg N
01482 Anesth, radical leg surgery N
01484 Anesth, lower leg revision N
01490 Anesth, lower leg casting N
01500 Anesth, leg arteries surg N
01520 Anesth, lower leg vein surg N
01522 Anesth, lower leg vein surg N
01610 Anesth, surgery of shoulder N
01620 Anesth, shoulder procedure N
01622 Anes dx shoulder arthroscopy N
01630 Anesth, surgery of shoulder N
01650 Anesth, shoulder artery surg N
01670 Anesth, shoulder vein surg N
01680 Anesth, shoulder casting N
01682 Anesth, airplane cast N
01710 Anesth, elbow area surgery N
01712 Anesth, uppr arm tendon surg N
01714 Anesth, uppr arm tendon surg N
01716 Anesth, biceps tendon repair N
01730 Anesth, uppr arm procedure N
01732 Anesth, dx elbow arthroscopy N
01740 Anesth, upper arm surgery N
01742 Anesth, humerus surgery N
01744 Anesth, humerus repair N
01758 Anesth, humeral lesion surg N
01760 Anesth, elbow replacement N
01770 Anesth, uppr arm artery surg N
01772 Anesth, uppr arm embolectomy N
01780 Anesth, upper arm vein surg N
01782 Anesth, uppr arm vein repair N
01810 Anesth, lower arm surgery N
01820 Anesth, lower arm procedure N
01829 Anesth, dx wrist arthroscopy N
01830 Anesth, lower arm surgery N
01832 Anesth, wrist replacement N
01840 Anesth, lwr arm artery surg N
01842 Anesth, lwr arm embolectomy N
01844 Anesth, vascular shunt surg N
01850 Anesth, lower arm vein surg N
01852 Anesth, lwr arm vein repair N
01860 Anesth, lower arm casting N
01905 Anes, spine inject, x-ray/re N
01916 Anesth, dx arteriography N
01920 Anesth, catheterize heart N
01922 Anesth, cat or MRI scan N
01924 Anes, ther interven rad, art N
01925 Anes, ther interven rad, car N
01926 Anes, tx interv rad hrt/cran N
01930 Anes, ther interven rad, vei N
01931 Anes, ther interven rad, tip N
01932 Anes, tx interv rad, th vein N
01933 Anes, tx interv rad, cran v N
01951 Anesth, burn, less 4 percent N
01952 Anesth, burn, 4-9 percent N
01953 Anesth, burn, each 9 percent N
01958 Anesth, antepartum manipul N
01960 Anesth, vaginal delivery N
01961 Anesth, cs delivery N
01962 Anesth, emer hysterectomy N
01963 Anesth, cs hysterectomy N
01965 Anesth, inc/missed ab proc N
01966 Anesth, induced ab procedure N
01967 Anesth/analg, vag delivery N
01968 Anes/analg cs deliver add-on N
01969 Anesth/analg cs hyst add-on N
01991 Anesth, nerve block/inj N
01992 Anesth, n block/inj, prone N
01995 Regional anesthesia limb N
01996 Hosp manage cont drug admin N
01999 Unlisted anesth procedure N
10021 Fna w/o image T 0002 1.0948 67.39 13.48
10022 Fna w/image T 0036 2.0147 124.01 24.80
10040 Acne surgery T 0010 0.4829 29.72 8.14 5.94
10060 Drainage of skin abscess T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
10061 Drainage of skin abscess T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
10080 Drainage of pilonidal cyst T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
10081 Drainage of pilonidal cyst T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
10120 Remove foreign body T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
10121 Remove foreign body T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
10140 Drainage of hematoma/fluid T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
10160 Puncture drainage of lesion T 0018 1.0534 64.84 15.87 12.97
10180 Complex drainage, wound T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
11000 Debride infected skin T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11001 Debride infected skin add-on T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11010 Debride skin, fx T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11011 Debride skin/muscle, fx T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11012 Debride skin/muscle/bone, fx T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11040 Debride skin, partial T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
11041 Debride skin, full T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
11042 Debride skin/tissue T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
11043 Debride tissue/muscle T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
11044 Debride tissue/muscle/bone T 0682 6.7529 415.65 158.65 83.13
11055 Trim skin lesion T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11056 Trim skin lesions, 2 to 4 T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11057 Trim skin lesions, over 4 T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11100 Biopsy, skin lesion T 0018 1.0534 64.84 15.87 12.97
11101 Biopsy, skin add-on T 0018 1.0534 64.84 15.87 12.97
11200 Removal of skin tags T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11201 Remove skin tags add-on T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
11300 Shave skin lesion T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11301 Shave skin lesion T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11302 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11303 Shave skin lesion T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
11305 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11306 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11307 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11308 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11310 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11311 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11312 Shave skin lesion T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11313 Shave skin lesion T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
11400 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.5 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11401 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.6-1 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11402 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 1.1-2 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11403 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 2.1-3 cm T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11404 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 3.1-4 cm T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11406 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 4.0 cm T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11420 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.5 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11421 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.6-1 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11422 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 1.1-2 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11423 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 2.1-3 T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11424 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 3.1-4 T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11426 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 4 cm T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11440 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.5 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11441 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.6-1 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11442 Exc face-mm b9+marg 1.1-2 cm T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11443 Exc face-mm b9+marg 2.1-3 cm T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11444 Exc face-mm b9+marg 3.1-4 cm T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11446 Exc face-mm b9+marg 4 cm T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11450 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11451 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11462 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11463 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11470 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11471 Removal, sweat gland lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11600 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.5 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11601 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.6-1 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11602 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 1.1-2 cm T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11603 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 2.1-3 cm T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11604 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 3.1-4 cm T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11606 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 4 cm T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11620 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.5 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11621 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.6-1 T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11622 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 1.1-2 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11623 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 2.1-3 T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11624 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 3.1-4 T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11626 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+mar 4 cm T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11640 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.5 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11641 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.6-1 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11642 Exc face-mm malig+marg 1.1-2 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11643 Exc face-mm malig+marg 2.1-3 T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
11644 Exc face-mm malig+marg 3.1-4 T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
11646 Exc face-mm mlg+marg 4 cm T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11719 Trim nail(s) T 0009 0.6803 41.87 8.37
11720 Debride nail, 1-5 T 0009 0.6803 41.87 8.37
11721 Debride nail, 6 or more T 0009 0.6803 41.87 8.37
11730 Removal of nail plate T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
11732 Remove nail plate, add-on T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11740 Drain blood from under nail T 0009 0.6803 41.87 8.37
11750 Removal of nail bed T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11752 Remove nail bed/finger tip T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11755 Biopsy, nail unit T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11760 Repair of nail bed T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11762 Reconstruction of nail bed T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11765 Excision of nail fold, toe T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
11770 Removal of pilonidal lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11771 Removal of pilonidal lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11772 Removal of pilonidal lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11900 Injection into skin lesions T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11901 Added skin lesions injection T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
11920 Correct skin color defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11921 Correct skin color defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11922 Correct skin color defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11950 Therapy for contour defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11951 Therapy for contour defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11952 Therapy for contour defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11954 Therapy for contour defects T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
11960 Insert tissue expander(s) T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
11970 Replace tissue expander CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
11971 Remove tissue expander(s) T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
11976 Removal of contraceptive cap T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
11980 Implant hormone pellet(s) X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
11981 Insert drug implant device X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
11982 Remove drug implant device X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
11983 Remove/insert drug implant X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
12001 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12002 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12004 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12005 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12006 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12007 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12011 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12013 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12014 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12015 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12016 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12017 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12018 Repair superficial wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12020 Closure of split wound T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12021 Closure of split wound T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12031 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12032 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12034 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12035 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12036 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12037 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
12041 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12042 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12044 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12045 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12046 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12047 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
12051 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12052 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12053 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12054 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12055 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12056 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
12057 Layer closure of wound(s) T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
13100 Repair of wound or lesion T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
13101 Repair of wound or lesion T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13120 Repair of wound or lesion T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13121 Repair of wound or lesion T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13131 Repair of wound or lesion T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13132 Repair of wound or lesion T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13150 Repair of wound or lesion T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
13151 Repair of wound or lesion T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13152 Repair of wound or lesion T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
13153 Repair wound/lesion add-on T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
13160 Late closure of wound T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
14000 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14001 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
14020 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14021 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14040 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14041 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14060 Skin tissue rearrangement CH T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14061 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
14300 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
14350 Skin tissue rearrangement T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15000 Wound prep, 1st 100 sq cm T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15001 Wound prep, addl 100 sq cm T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15040 Harvest cultured skin graft T 0024 1.4924 91.86 30.08 18.37
15050 Skin pinch graft T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15100 Skin splt grft, trnk/arm/leg T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15101 Skin splt grft t/a/l, add-on T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15110 Epidrm autogrft trnk/arm/leg T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15111 Epidrm autogrft t/a/l add-on T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15115 Epidrm a-grft face/nck/hf/g T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15116 Epidrm a-grft f/n/hf/g addl T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15120 Skn splt a-grft fac/nck/hf/g T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15121 Skn splt a-grft f/n/hf/g add T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15130 Derm autograft, trnk/arm/leg T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15131 Derm autograft t/a/l add-on T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15135 Derm autograft face/nck/hf/g T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15136 Derm autograft, f/n/hf/g add T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15150 Cult epiderm grft t/arm/leg T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15151 Cult epiderm grft t/a/l addl T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15152 Cult epiderm graft t/a/l +% T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15155 Cult epiderm graft, f/n/hf/g T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15156 Cult epidrm grft f/n/hfg add T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15157 Cult epiderm grft f/n/hfg +% T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15170 Acell graft trunk/arms/legs CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15171 Acell graft t/arm/leg add-on CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15175 Acellular graft, f/n/hf/g CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15176 Acell graft, f/n/hf/g add-on CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15200 Skin full graft, trunk CH T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15201 Skin full graft trunk add-on T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15220 Skin full graft sclp/arm/leg CH T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15221 Skin full graft add-on T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15240 Skin full grft face/genit/hf T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15241 Skin full graft add-on T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15260 Skin full graft eenlips T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15261 Skin full graft add-on T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15300 Apply skinallogrft, t/arm/lg CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15301 Apply sknallogrft t/a/l addl T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15321 Aply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15330 Aply acell alogrft t/arm/leg T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15331 Aply acell grft t/a/l add-on T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15335 Apply acell graft, f/n/hf/g T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15336 Aply acell grft f/n/hf/g add T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15340 Apply cult skin substitute CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15341 Apply cult skin sub add-on CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15360 Apply cult derm sub, t/a/l CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15361 Aply cult derm sub t/a/l add CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15365 Apply cult derm sub f/n/hf/g CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15366 Apply cult derm f/hf/g add CH T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15400 Apply skin xenograft, t/a/l T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15401 Apply skn xenogrft t/a/l add T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15421 Apply skn xgrft f/n/hf/g add T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15430 Apply acellular xenograft T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15570 Form skin pedicle flap T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15572 Form skin pedicle flap T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15574 Form skin pedicle flap T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15576 Form skin pedicle flap T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15600 Skin graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15610 Skin graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15620 Skin graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15630 Skin graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15650 Transfer skin pedicle flap T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15732 Muscle-skin graft, head/neck T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15734 Muscle-skin graft, trunk T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15736 Muscle-skin graft, arm T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15738 Muscle-skin graft, leg T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15740 Island pedicle flap graft T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15750 Neurovascular pedicle graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15760 Composite skin graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15770 Derma-fat-fascia graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15775 Hair transplant punch grafts T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15776 Hair transplant punch grafts T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15780 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15781 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
15782 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
15783 Abrasion treatment of skin T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
15786 Abrasion, lesion, single T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
15787 Abrasion, lesions, add-on T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
15788 Chemical peel, face, epiderm T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
15789 Chemical peel, face, dermal T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
15792 Chemical peel, nonfacial T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
15793 Chemical peel, nonfacial T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
15819 Plastic surgery, neck T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15820 Revision of lower eyelid T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15821 Revision of lower eyelid T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15822 Revision of upper eyelid T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15823 Revision of upper eyelid CH T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15824 Removal of forehead wrinkles T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15825 Removal of neck wrinkles T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15826 Removal of brow wrinkles T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15828 Removal of face wrinkles T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15829 Removal of skin wrinkles T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15831 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15832 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15833 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15834 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15835 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
15836 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
15837 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
15838 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
15839 Excise excessive skin tissue T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
15840 Graft for face nerve palsy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15841 Graft for face nerve palsy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15842 Flap for face nerve palsy T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15845 Skin and muscle repair, face T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15850 Removal of sutures T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
15851 Removal of sutures T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
15852 Dressing change not for burn X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
15860 Test for blood flow in graft CH X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
15876 Suction assisted lipectomy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15877 Suction assisted lipectomy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15878 Suction assisted lipectomy T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
15879 Suction assisted lipectomy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15920 Removal of tail bone ulcer T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
15922 Removal of tail bone ulcer T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15931 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15933 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15934 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15935 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15936 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15937 Remove sacrum pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15940 Remove hip pressure sore T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15941 Remove hip pressure sore T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15944 Remove hip pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15945 Remove hip pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15946 Remove hip pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15950 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15951 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
15952 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15953 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15956 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15958 Remove thigh pressure sore T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
15999 Removal of pressure sore T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
16000 Initial treatment of burn(s) T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
16020 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, s T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
16025 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, m T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
16030 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, l T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
16035 Incision of burn scab, initi CH T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
17000 Destroy benign/premlg lesion T 0010 0.4829 29.72 8.14 5.94
17003 Destroy lesions, 2-14 T 0010 0.4829 29.72 8.14 5.94
17004 Destroy lesions, 15 or more T 0011 2.6478 162.97 32.59
17106 Destruction of skin lesions T 0011 2.6478 162.97 32.59
17107 Destruction of skin lesions T 0011 2.6478 162.97 32.59
17108 Destruction of skin lesions T 0011 2.6478 162.97 32.59
17110 Destruct lesion, 1-14 CH T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
17111 Destruct lesion, 15 or more T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
17250 Chemical cautery, tissue T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
17260 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17261 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17262 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17263 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17264 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17266 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
17270 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17271 Destruction of skin lesions T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
17272 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17273 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17274 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
17276 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
17280 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17281 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17282 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17283 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17284 Destruction of skin lesions T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
17286 Destruction of skin lesions T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
17304 1 stage mohs, up to 5 spec T 0694 3.4844 214.47 58.14 42.89
17305 2 stage mohs, up to 5 spec T 0694 3.4844 214.47 58.14 42.89
17306 3 stage mohs, up to 5 spec T 0694 3.4844 214.47 58.14 42.89
17307 Mohs addl stage up to 5 spec T 0694 3.4844 214.47 58.14 42.89
17310 Mohs any stage 5 spec each T 0694 3.4844 214.47 58.14 42.89
17340 Cryotherapy of skin CH T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
17360 Skin peel therapy T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
17380 Hair removal by electrolysis T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
17999 Skin tissue procedure CH T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
19000 Drainage of breast lesion T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
19001 Drain breast lesion add-on CH T 0002 1.0948 67.39 13.48
19020 Incision of breast lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
19030 Injection for breast x-ray N
19100 Bx breast percut w/o image T 0005 3.8051 234.21 71.59 46.84
19101 Biopsy of breast, open T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19102 Bx breast percut w/image T 0005 3.8051 234.21 71.59 46.84
19103 Bx breast percut w/device T 0658 6.4482 396.89 79.38
19110 Nipple exploration T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19112 Excise breast duct fistula T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19120 Removal of breast lesion T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19125 Excision, breast lesion T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19126 Excision, addl breast lesion T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19140 Removal of breast tissue T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19160 Partial mastectomy T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19162 P-mastectomy w/ln removal T 0693 37.4843 2,307.20 731.74 461.44
19180 Removal of breast T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19182 Removal of breast T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19240 Removal of breast T 0030 40.7495 2,508.17 763.55 501.63
19260 Removal of chest wall lesion T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
19290 Place needle wire, breast N
19291 Place needle wire, breast N
19295 Place breast clip, percut S 0657 1.7625 108.48 21.70
19296 Place po breast cath for rad CH T 0030 40.7495 2,508.17 763.55 501.63
19297 Place breast cath for rad CH T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19298 Place breast rad tube/caths S 1524 3,250.00 650.00
19316 Suspension of breast T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19318 Reduction of large breast T 0693 37.4843 2,307.20 731.74 461.44
19324 Enlarge breast T 0693 37.4843 2,307.20 731.74 461.44
19325 Enlarge breast with implant T 0648 48.7796 3,002.43 600.49
19328 Removal of breast implant T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19330 Removal of implant material T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19340 Immediate breast prosthesis T 0030 40.7495 2,508.17 763.55 501.63
19342 Delayed breast prosthesis T 0648 48.7796 3,002.43 600.49
19350 Breast reconstruction T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
19355 Correct inverted nipple(s) T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19357 Breast reconstruction T 0648 48.7796 3,002.43 600.49
19366 Breast reconstruction T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19370 Surgery of breast capsule T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19371 Removal of breast capsule T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19380 Revise breast reconstruction T 0030 40.7495 2,508.17 763.55 501.63
19396 Design custom breast implant T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
19499 Breast surgery procedure T 0028 19.2250 1,183.32 303.74 236.66
20000 Incision of abscess T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
20005 Incision of deep abscess T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20100 Explore wound, neck T 0023 4.1133 253.18 50.64
20101 Explore wound, chest T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
20102 Explore wound, abdomen T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
20103 Explore wound, extremity T 0023 4.1133 253.18 50.64
20150 Excise epiphyseal bar T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
20200 Muscle biopsy T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
20205 Deep muscle biopsy T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
20206 Needle biopsy, muscle T 0005 3.8051 234.21 71.59 46.84
20220 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
20225 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
20240 Bone biopsy, excisional T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
20245 Bone biopsy, excisional T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
20250 Open bone biopsy T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20251 Open bone biopsy T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20500 Injection of sinus tract T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
20501 Inject sinus tract for x-ray N
20520 Removal of foreign body T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
20525 Removal of foreign body T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
20526 Ther injection, carp tunnel T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20550 Inj tendon sheath/ligament T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20551 Inj tendon origin/insertion T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20552 Inj trigger point, 1/2 muscl T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20553 Inject trigger points, =/ 3 T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20600 Drain/inject, joint/bursa T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20605 Drain/inject, joint/bursa T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20610 Drain/inject, joint/bursa T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20612 Aspirate/inj ganglion cyst T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
20615 Treatment of bone cyst T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
20650 Insert and remove bone pin T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20662 Application of pelvis brace T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20663 Application of thigh brace T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20665 Removal of fixation device X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
20670 Removal of support implant T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
20680 Removal of support implant T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
20690 Apply bone fixation device T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
20692 Apply bone fixation device T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
20693 Adjust bone fixation device T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20694 Remove bone fixation device T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
20822 Replantation digit, complete T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
20900 Removal of bone for graft T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
20902 Removal of bone for graft T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
20910 Remove cartilage for graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
20912 Remove cartilage for graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
20920 Removal of fascia for graft T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
20922 Removal of fascia for graft T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
20924 Removal of tendon for graft T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
20926 Removal of tissue for graft T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
20950 Fluid pressure, muscle T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
20972 Bone/skin graft, metatarsal T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
20973 Bone/skin graft, great toe T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
20975 Electrical bone stimulation X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
20982 Ablate, bone tumor(s) perq CH T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
20999 Musculoskeletal surgery T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
21010 Incision of jaw joint T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21015 Resection of facial tumor T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21025 Excision of bone, lower jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21026 Excision of facial bone(s) T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21029 Contour of face bone lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21030 Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21031 Remove exostosis, mandible T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21032 Remove exostosis, maxilla T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21034 Excise max/zygoma mlg tumor T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21040 Excise mandible lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21044 Removal of jaw bone lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21046 Remove mandible cyst complex T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21047 Excise lwr jaw cyst w/repair T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21048 Remove maxilla cyst complex T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21049 Excis uppr jaw cyst w/repair T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21050 Removal of jaw joint T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21060 Remove jaw joint cartilage T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21070 Remove coronoid process T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21076 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21077 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21079 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21080 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21081 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21082 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21083 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21084 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21085 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21086 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21087 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21088 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21089 Prepare face/oral prosthesis T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21100 Maxillofacial fixation T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21110 Interdental fixation T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
21116 Injection, jaw joint x-ray N
21120 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21121 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21122 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21123 Reconstruction of chin T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21125 Augmentation, lower jaw bone T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21127 Augmentation, lower jaw bone T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21137 Reduction of forehead T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21138 Reduction of forehead T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21139 Reduction of forehead T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21150 Reconstruct midface, lefort T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21175 Reconstruct orbit/forehead T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21181 Contour cranial bone lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21195 Reconst lwr jaw w/o fixation T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21198 Reconstr lwr jaw segment T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21199 Reconstr lwr jaw w/advance T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21206 Reconstruct upper jaw bone T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21208 Augmentation of facial bones T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21209 Reduction of facial bones T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21210 Face bone graft T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21215 Lower jaw bone graft T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21230 Rib cartilage graft T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21235 Ear cartilage graft T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21240 Reconstruction of jaw joint T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21242 Reconstruction of jaw joint T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21243 Reconstruction of jaw joint T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21244 Reconstruction of lower jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21245 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21246 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21248 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21249 Reconstruction of jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21260 Revise eye sockets T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21261 Revise eye sockets T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21263 Revise eye sockets T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21267 Revise eye sockets T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21270 Augmentation, cheek bone T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21275 Revision, orbitofacial bones T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21280 Revision of eyelid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21282 Revision of eyelid T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21295 Revision of jaw muscle/bone T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
21296 Revision of jaw muscle/bone T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21299 Cranio/maxillofacial surgery T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21300 Treatment of skull fracture T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21310 Treatment of nose fracture T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21315 Treatment of nose fracture T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21320 Treatment of nose fracture T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
21325 Treatment of nose fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21330 Treatment of nose fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21335 Treatment of nose fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21336 Treat nasal septal fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
21337 Treat nasal septal fracture T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21338 Treat nasoethmoid fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21339 Treat nasoethmoid fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21340 Treatment of nose fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21345 Treat nose/jaw fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21355 Treat cheek bone fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21356 Treat cheek bone fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21390 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21400 Treat eye socket fracture T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
21401 Treat eye socket fracture T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21406 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21407 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21408 Treat eye socket fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21421 Treat mouth roof fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21440 Treat dental ridge fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21445 Treat dental ridge fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21450 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21451 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
21452 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21453 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21454 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
21461 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21462 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21465 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21470 Treat lower jaw fracture T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21480 Reset dislocated jaw T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21485 Reset dislocated jaw T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21490 Repair dislocated jaw T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
21495 Treat hyoid bone fracture T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21497 Interdental wiring T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
21499 Head surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21501 Drain neck/chest lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
21502 Drain chest lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
21550 Biopsy of neck/chest CH T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
21555 Remove lesion, neck/chest T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
21556 Remove lesion, neck/chest T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
21557 Remove tumor, neck/chest T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
21600 Partial removal of rib T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
21610 Partial removal of rib T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
21685 Hyoid myotomysuspension T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
21700 Revision of neck muscle T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
21720 Revision of neck muscle T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
21725 Revision of neck muscle T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
21742 Repair stern/nuss w/o scope T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
21743 Repair sternum/nuss w/scope T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
21800 Treatment of rib fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
21805 Treatment of rib fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
21820 Treat sternum fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
21899 Neck/chest surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
21920 Biopsy soft tissue of back T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
21925 Biopsy soft tissue of back T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
21930 Remove lesion, back or flank T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
21935 Remove tumor, back T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
22100 Remove part of neck vertebra T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22101 Remove part, thorax vertebra T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22102 Remove part, lumbar vertebra T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22103 Remove extra spine segment T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22222 Revision of thorax spine T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22305 Treat spine process fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
22310 Treat spine fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
22315 Treat spine fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
22505 Manipulation of spine T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
22520 Percut vertebroplasty thor T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
22521 Percut vertebroplasty lumb T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
22522 Percut vertebroplasty add'l T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
22523 Percut kyphoplasty, thor T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
22524 Percut kyphoplasty, lumbar T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
22525 Percut kyphoplasty, add-on T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
22612 Lumbar spine fusion T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22614 Spine fusion, extra segment T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
22851 Apply spine prosth device CH T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
22899 Spine surgery procedure CH T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
22900 Remove abdominal wall lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
22999 Abdomen surgery procedure CH T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
23000 Removal of calcium deposits T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
23020 Release shoulder joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23030 Drain shoulder lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
23031 Drain shoulder bursa T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
23035 Drain shoulder bone lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
23040 Exploratory shoulder surgery T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23044 Exploratory shoulder surgery T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23065 Biopsy shoulder tissues CH T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
23066 Biopsy shoulder tissues T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
23075 Removal of shoulder lesion T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
23076 Removal of shoulder lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
23077 Remove tumor of shoulder T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
23100 Biopsy of shoulder joint T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
23101 Shoulder joint surgery T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23105 Remove shoulder joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23106 Incision of collarbone joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23107 Explore treat shoulder joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23120 Partial removal, collar bone T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23125 Removal of collar bone T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23130 Remove shoulder bone, part T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23140 Removal of bone lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
23145 Removal of bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23146 Removal of bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23150 Removal of humerus lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23155 Removal of humerus lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23156 Removal of humerus lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23170 Remove collar bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23172 Remove shoulder blade lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23174 Remove humerus lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23180 Remove collar bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23182 Remove shoulder blade lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23184 Remove humerus lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23190 Partial removal of scapula T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23195 Removal of head of humerus T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23330 Remove shoulder foreign body T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
23331 Remove shoulder foreign body T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
23350 Injection for shoulder x-ray N
23395 Muscle transfer,shoulder/arm T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23397 Muscle transfers T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23400 Fixation of shoulder blade T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23405 Incision of tendonmuscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23406 Incise tendon(s)muscle(s) T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
23410 Repair rotator cuff, acute CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23412 Repair rotator cuff, chronic CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23415 Release of shoulder ligament T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23420 Repair of shoulder CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23430 Repair biceps tendon CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23440 Remove/transplant tendon CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23450 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23455 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23460 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23462 Repair shoulder capsule CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23465 Repair shoulder capsule T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23466 Repair shoulder capsule CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23470 Reconstruct shoulder joint T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
23480 Revision of collar bone T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23485 Revision of collar bone CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23490 Reinforce clavicle T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23491 Reinforce shoulder bones CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23500 Treat clavicle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23505 Treat clavicle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23515 Treat clavicle fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
23520 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23525 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23530 Treat clavicle dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
23532 Treat clavicle dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
23540 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23545 Treat clavicle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23550 Treat clavicle dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
23552 Treat clavicle dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
23570 Treat shoulder blade fx T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23575 Treat shoulder blade fx T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23585 Treat scapula fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
23600 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23605 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23615 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
23616 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
23620 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23625 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23630 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
23650 Treat shoulder dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23655 Treat shoulder dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
23660 Treat shoulder dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
23665 Treat dislocation/fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23670 Treat dislocation/fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
23675 Treat dislocation/fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23680 Treat dislocation/fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
23700 Fixation of shoulder T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
23800 Fusion of shoulder joint CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
23802 Fusion of shoulder joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
23921 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
23929 Shoulder surgery procedure T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
23930 Drainage of arm lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
23931 Drainage of arm bursa T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
23935 Drain arm/elbow bone lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24000 Exploratory elbow surgery T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24006 Release elbow joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24065 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
24075 Remove arm/elbow lesion T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
24076 Remove arm/elbow lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
24077 Remove tumor of arm/elbow T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
24100 Biopsy elbow joint lining T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24101 Explore/treat elbow joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24102 Remove elbow joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24105 Removal of elbow bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24110 Remove humerus lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24115 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24116 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24120 Remove elbow lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24125 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24126 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24130 Removal of head of radius T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24134 Removal of arm bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24136 Remove radius bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24138 Remove elbow bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24140 Partial removal of arm bone T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24145 Partial removal of radius T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24147 Partial removal of elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24149 Radical resection of elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24150 Extensive humerus surgery CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24151 Extensive humerus surgery T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24152 Extensive radius surgery CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24153 Extensive radius surgery T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24155 Removal of elbow joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24160 Remove elbow joint implant T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24164 Remove radius head implant T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24200 Removal of arm foreign body T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
24201 Removal of arm foreign body T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
24220 Injection for elbow x-ray N
24300 Manipulate elbow w/anesth T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
24301 Muscle/tendon transfer T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24305 Arm tendon lengthening T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24310 Revision of arm tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24320 Repair of arm tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24330 Revision of arm muscles CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24331 Revision of arm muscles T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24332 Tenolysis, triceps T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24340 Repair of biceps tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24341 Repair arm tendon/muscle T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24342 Repair of ruptured tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24343 Repr elbow lat ligmnt w/tiss T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24344 Reconstruct elbow lat ligmnt CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24345 Repr elbw med ligmnt w/tissu T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24346 Reconstruct elbow med ligmnt T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24350 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24351 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24352 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24354 Repair of tennis elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24356 Revision of tennis elbow T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24360 Reconstruct elbow joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
24361 Reconstruct elbow joint T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
24362 Reconstruct elbow joint T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
24363 Replace elbow joint T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
24365 Reconstruct head of radius T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
24366 Reconstruct head of radius T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
24400 Revision of humerus T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24410 Revision of humerus T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24420 Revision of humerus T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24430 Repair of humerus CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24435 Repair humerus with graft CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24470 Revision of elbow joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24495 Decompression of forearm T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
24498 Reinforce humerus CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24500 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24505 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24515 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24516 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24530 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24535 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24538 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
24545 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24546 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24560 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24565 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24566 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
24575 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24576 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24577 Treat humerus fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24579 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24582 Treat humerus fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
24586 Treat elbow fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24587 Treat elbow fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24600 Treat elbow dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24605 Treat elbow dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
24615 Treat elbow dislocation CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24620 Treat elbow fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24635 Treat elbow fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24640 Treat elbow dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24650 Treat radius fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24655 Treat radius fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24665 Treat radius fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
24666 Treat radius fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
24670 Treat ulnar fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24675 Treat ulnar fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
24685 Treat ulnar fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
24800 Fusion of elbow joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24802 Fusion/graft of elbow joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
24925 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
24935 Revision of amputation T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
24999 Upper arm/elbow surgery T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25000 Incision of tendon sheath T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25001 Incise flexor carpi radialis T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25020 Decompress forearm 1 space T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25023 Decompress forearm 1 space T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25024 Decompress forearm 2 spaces T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25025 Decompress forearm 2 spaces T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25028 Drainage of forearm lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25031 Drainage of forearm bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25035 Treat forearm bone lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25040 Explore/treat wrist joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25065 Biopsy forearm soft tissues CH T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
25066 Biopsy forearm soft tissues T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
25075 Removal forearm lesion subcu T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
25076 Removal forearm lesion deep T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
25077 Remove tumor, forearm/wrist T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
25085 Incision of wrist capsule T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25100 Biopsy of wrist joint T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25101 Explore/treat wrist joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25105 Remove wrist joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25110 Remove wrist tendon lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25111 Remove wrist tendon lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
25112 Reremove wrist tendon lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
25115 Remove wrist/forearm lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25116 Remove wrist/forearm lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25118 Excise wrist tendon sheath T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25119 Partial removal of ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25120 Removal of forearm lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25125 Remove/graft forearm lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25126 Remove/graft forearm lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25130 Removal of wrist lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25135 Removegraft wrist lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25136 Removegraft wrist lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25145 Remove forearm bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25150 Partial removal of ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25151 Partial removal of radius T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25170 Extensive forearm surgery CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25210 Removal of wrist bone T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
25215 Removal of wrist bones T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
25230 Partial removal of radius T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25240 Partial removal of ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25246 Injection for wrist x-ray N
25248 Remove forearm foreign body T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25250 Removal of wrist prosthesis T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25251 Removal of wrist prosthesis T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25259 Manipulate wrist w/anesthes T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25260 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25263 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25265 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25270 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25272 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25274 Repair forearm tendon/muscle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25275 Repair forearm tendon sheath T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25280 Revise wrist/forearm tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25290 Incise wrist/forearm tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25295 Release wrist/forearm tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25300 Fusion of tendons at wrist T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25301 Fusion of tendons at wrist T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25310 Transplant forearm tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25312 Transplant forearm tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25315 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25316 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25320 Repair/revise wrist joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25332 Revise wrist joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
25335 Realignment of hand T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25337 Reconstruct ulna/radioulnar T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25350 Revision of radius CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25355 Revision of radius T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25360 Revision of ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25365 Revise radiusulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25370 Revise radius or ulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25375 Revise radiusulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25390 Shorten radius or ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25391 Lengthen radius or ulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25392 Shorten radiusulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25393 Lengthen radiusulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25394 Repair carpal bone, shorten T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
25400 Repair radius or ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25405 Repair/graft radius or ulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25415 Repair radiusulna T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
25420 Repair/graft radiusulna CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25425 Repair/graft radius or ulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25426 Repair/graft radiusulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25430 Vasc graft into carpal bone T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
25431 Repair nonunion carpal bone T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
25440 Repair/graft wrist bone CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25441 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
25442 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
25443 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
25444 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
25445 Reconstruct wrist joint T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
25446 Wrist replacement T 0425 105.1666 6,473.11 1,378.01 1,294.62
25447 Repair wrist joint(s) T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
25449 Remove wrist joint implant T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
25450 Revision of wrist joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25455 Revision of wrist joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25490 Reinforce radius T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25491 Reinforce ulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25492 Reinforce radius and ulna T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25500 Treat fracture of radius T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25505 Treat fracture of radius T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25515 Treat fracture of radius CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25520 Treat fracture of radius T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25525 Treat fracture of radius CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25526 Treat fracture of radius CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25530 Treat fracture of ulna T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25535 Treat fracture of ulna T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25545 Treat fracture of ulna CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25560 Treat fracture radiusulna T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25565 Treat fracture radiusulna T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25574 Treat fracture radiusulna CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
25575 Treat fracture radius/ulna CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
25600 Treat fracture radius/ulna T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25605 Treat fracture radius/ulna T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25611 Treat fracture radius/ulna CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25620 Treat fracture radius/ulna CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
25622 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25624 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25628 Treat wrist bone fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25630 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25635 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25645 Treat wrist bone fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25650 Treat wrist bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25651 Pin ulnar styloid fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25652 Treat fracture ulnar styloid CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
25660 Treat wrist dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25670 Treat wrist dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25671 Pin radioulnar dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25675 Treat wrist dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25676 Treat wrist dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25680 Treat wrist fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25685 Treat wrist fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25690 Treat wrist dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
25695 Treat wrist dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
25800 Fusion of wrist joint CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25805 Fusion/graft of wrist joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
25810 Fusion/graft of wrist joint CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25820 Fusion of hand bones T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
25825 Fuse hand bones with graft T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
25830 Fusion, radioulnar jnt/ulna CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
25907 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25922 Amputate hand at wrist T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
25929 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
25999 Forearm or wrist surgery T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26010 Drainage of finger abscess T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
26011 Drainage of finger abscess T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
26020 Drain hand tendon sheath T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26025 Drainage of palm bursa T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26030 Drainage of palm bursa(s) T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26034 Treat hand bone lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26035 Decompress fingers/hand T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26037 Decompress fingers/hand T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26040 Release palm contracture T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26045 Release palm contracture T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26055 Incise finger tendon sheath T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26060 Incision of finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26070 Explore/treat hand joint T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26075 Explore/treat finger joint T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26080 Explore/treat finger joint T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26100 Biopsy hand joint lining T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26105 Biopsy finger joint lining T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26110 Biopsy finger joint lining T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26115 Removal hand lesion subcut T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
26116 Removal hand lesion, deep T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
26117 Remove tumor, hand/finger T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
26121 Release palm contracture T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26123 Release palm contracture T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26125 Release palm contracture T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26130 Remove wrist joint lining T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26135 Revise finger joint, each T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26140 Revise finger joint, each T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26145 Tendon excision, palm/finger T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26160 Remove tendon sheath lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26170 Removal of palm tendon, each T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26180 Removal of finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26185 Remove finger bone T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26200 Remove hand bone lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26205 Remove/graft bone lesion T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26210 Removal of finger lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26215 Remove/graft finger lesion T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26230 Partial removal of hand bone T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26235 Partial removal, finger bone T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26236 Partial removal, finger bone T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26250 Extensive hand surgery T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26255 Extensive hand surgery T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26260 Extensive finger surgery T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26261 Extensive finger surgery T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26262 Partial removal of finger T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26320 Removal of implant from hand T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
26340 Manipulate finger w/anesth T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26350 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26352 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26356 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26357 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26358 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26370 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26372 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26373 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26390 Revise hand/finger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26392 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26410 Repair hand tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26412 Repair/graft hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26415 Excision, hand/finger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26416 Graft hand or finger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26418 Repair finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26420 Repair/graft finger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26426 Repair finger/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26428 Repair/graft finger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26432 Repair finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26433 Repair finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26434 Repair/graft finger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26437 Realignment of tendons T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26440 Release palm/finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26442 Release palmfinger tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26445 Release hand/finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26449 Release forearm/hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26450 Incision of palm tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26455 Incision of finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26460 Incise hand/finger tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26471 Fusion of finger tendons T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26474 Fusion of finger tendons T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26476 Tendon lengthening T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26477 Tendon shortening T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26478 Lengthening of hand tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26479 Shortening of hand tendon T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26480 Transplant hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26483 Transplant/graft hand tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26485 Transplant palm tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26489 Transplant/graft palm tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26490 Revise thumb tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26492 Tendon transfer with graft T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26494 Hand tendon/muscle transfer T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26496 Revise thumb tendon T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26497 Finger tendon transfer T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26498 Finger tendon transfer T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26499 Revision of finger T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26500 Hand tendon reconstruction T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26502 Hand tendon reconstruction T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26504 Hand tendon reconstruction T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26508 Release thumb contracture T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26510 Thumb tendon transfer T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26516 Fusion of knuckle joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26517 Fusion of knuckle joints T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26518 Fusion of knuckle joints T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26520 Release knuckle contracture T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26525 Release finger contracture T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26530 Revise knuckle joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
26531 Revise knuckle with implant T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
26535 Revise finger joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
26536 Revise/implant finger joint T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
26540 Repair hand joint T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26541 Repair hand joint with graft T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26542 Repair hand joint with graft T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26545 Reconstruct finger joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26546 Repair nonunion hand T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26548 Reconstruct finger joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26550 Construct thumb replacement T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26555 Positional change of finger T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26560 Repair of web finger T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26561 Repair of web finger T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26562 Repair of web finger T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26565 Correct metacarpal flaw T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26567 Correct finger deformity T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26568 Lengthen metacarpal/finger T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26580 Repair hand deformity T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26587 Reconstruct extra finger T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26590 Repair finger deformity T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26591 Repair muscles of hand T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26593 Release muscles of hand T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26596 Excision constricting tissue T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26600 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26605 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26607 Treat metacarpal fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26608 Treat metacarpal fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26615 Treat metacarpal fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26641 Treat thumb dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26645 Treat thumb fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26650 Treat thumb fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26665 Treat thumb fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26670 Treat hand dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26675 Treat hand dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26676 Pin hand dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26685 Treat hand dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26686 Treat hand dislocation CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
26700 Treat knuckle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26705 Treat knuckle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26706 Pin knuckle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26715 Treat knuckle dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26720 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26725 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26727 Treat finger fracture, each CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26735 Treat finger fracture, each CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26740 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26742 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26746 Treat finger fracture, each CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26750 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26755 Treat finger fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26756 Pin finger fracture, each CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26765 Treat finger fracture, each CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
26770 Treat finger dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26775 Treat finger dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
26776 Pin finger dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26785 Treat finger dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
26820 Thumb fusion with graft T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26841 Fusion of thumb T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26842 Thumb fusion with graft T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26843 Fusion of hand joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26844 Fusion/graft of hand joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26850 Fusion of knuckle T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26852 Fusion of knuckle with graft T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26860 Fusion of finger joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26861 Fusion of finger jnt, add-on T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26862 Fusion/graft of finger joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26863 Fuse/graft added joint T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26910 Amputate metacarpal bone T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
26951 Amputation of finger/thumb T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26952 Amputation of finger/thumb T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
26989 Hand/finger surgery T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
26990 Drainage of pelvis lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
26991 Drainage of pelvis bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27000 Incision of hip tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27001 Incision of hip tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27003 Incision of hip tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27033 Exploration of hip joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27035 Denervation of hip joint CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27040 Biopsy of soft tissues T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
27041 Biopsy of soft tissues T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
27047 Remove hip/pelvis lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27048 Remove hip/pelvis lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27049 Remove tumor, hip/pelvis T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27050 Biopsy of sacroiliac joint T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27052 Biopsy of hip joint T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27060 Removal of ischial bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27062 Remove femur lesion/bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27065 Removal of hip bone lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27066 Removal of hip bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27067 Remove/graft hip bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27080 Removal of tail bone T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27086 Remove hip foreign body T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
27087 Remove hip foreign body T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27093 Injection for hip x-ray N
27095 Injection for hip x-ray N
27097 Revision of hip tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27098 Transfer tendon to pelvis T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27100 Transfer of abdominal muscle T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27105 Transfer of spinal muscle T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27110 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27111 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27193 Treat pelvic ring fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27194 Treat pelvic ring fracture T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27200 Treat tail bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27202 Treat tail bone fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27216 Treat pelvic ring fracture T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27220 Treat hip socket fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27230 Treat thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27235 Treat thigh fracture T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27238 Treat thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27246 Treat thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27250 Treat hip dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27252 Treat hip dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27256 Treat hip dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27257 Treat hip dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27265 Treat hip dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27266 Treat hip dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27275 Manipulation of hip joint T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27299 Pelvis/hip joint surgery T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27301 Drain thigh/knee lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
27305 Incise thigh tendonfascia T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27306 Incision of thigh tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27307 Incision of thigh tendons T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27310 Exploration of knee joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27315 Partial removal, thigh nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
27320 Partial removal, thigh nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
27323 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues CH T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
27324 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27327 Removal of thigh lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27328 Removal of thigh lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27329 Remove tumor, thigh/knee T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27330 Biopsy, knee joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27331 Explore/treat knee joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27332 Removal of knee cartilage T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27333 Removal of knee cartilage T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27334 Remove knee joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27335 Remove knee joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27340 Removal of kneecap bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27345 Removal of knee cyst T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27347 Remove knee cyst T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27350 Removal of kneecap T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27355 Remove femur lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27356 Remove femur lesion/graft T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27357 Remove femur lesion/graft T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27358 Remove femur lesion/fixation T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27360 Partial removal, leg bone(s) T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27370 Injection for knee x-ray N
27372 Removal of foreign body T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27380 Repair of kneecap tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27381 Repair/graft kneecap tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27385 Repair of thigh muscle T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27386 Repair/graft of thigh muscle T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27390 Incision of thigh tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27391 Incision of thigh tendons T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27392 Incision of thigh tendons T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27393 Lengthening of thigh tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27394 Lengthening of thigh tendons T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27395 Lengthening of thigh tendons T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27396 Transplant of thigh tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27397 Transplants of thigh tendons T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27400 Revise thigh muscles/tendons T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27403 Repair of knee cartilage T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27405 Repair of knee ligament T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27407 Repair of knee ligament CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27409 Repair of knee ligaments T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27412 Autochondrocyte implant knee T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
27415 Osteochondral knee allograft T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
27418 Repair degenerated kneecap T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27420 Revision of unstable kneecap T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27422 Revision of unstable kneecap T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27424 Revision/removal of kneecap T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27425 Lat retinacular release open T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27427 Reconstruction, knee CH T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27428 Reconstruction, knee T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27429 Reconstruction, knee T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27430 Revision of thigh muscles T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27435 Incision of knee joint T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27437 Revise kneecap T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
27438 Revise kneecap with implant T 0048 47.1644 2,903.02 580.60
27440 Revision of knee joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
27441 Revision of knee joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
27442 Revision of knee joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
27443 Revision of knee joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
27446 Revision of knee joint T 0681 173.0706 10,652.67 2,130.53
27475 Surgery to stop leg growth T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27496 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27497 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27498 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27499 Decompression of thigh/knee T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27500 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27501 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27502 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27503 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27508 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27509 Treatment of thigh fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
27510 Treatment of thigh fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27516 Treat thigh fx growth plate T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27517 Treat thigh fx growth plate T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27520 Treat kneecap fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27524 Treat kneecap fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27530 Treat knee fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27532 Treat knee fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27538 Treat knee fracture(s) T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27550 Treat knee dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27552 Treat knee dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27560 Treat kneecap dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27562 Treat kneecap dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27566 Treat kneecap dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27570 Fixation of knee joint T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27594 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27599 Leg surgery procedure T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27600 Decompression of lower leg T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27601 Decompression of lower leg T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27602 Decompression of lower leg T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27603 Drain lower leg lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
27604 Drain lower leg bursa T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27605 Incision of achilles tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
27606 Incision of achilles tendon T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27607 Treat lower leg bone lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27610 Explore/treat ankle joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27612 Exploration of ankle joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27613 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
27614 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27615 Remove tumor, lower leg CH T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27618 Remove lower leg lesion T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
27619 Remove lower leg lesion T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
27620 Explore/treat ankle joint T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27625 Remove ankle joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27626 Remove ankle joint lining T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27630 Removal of tendon lesion T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27635 Remove lower leg bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27637 Remove/graft leg bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27638 Remove/graft leg bone lesion T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27640 Partial removal of tibia T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27641 Partial removal of fibula T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27647 Extensive ankle/heel surgery T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27648 Injection for ankle x-ray N
27650 Repair achilles tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27652 Repair/graft achilles tendon CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27654 Repair of achilles tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27656 Repair leg fascia defect T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27658 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27659 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27664 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27665 Repair of leg tendon, each T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27675 Repair lower leg tendons T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27676 Repair lower leg tendons T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27680 Release of lower leg tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27681 Release of lower leg tendons T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27685 Revision of lower leg tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27686 Revise lower leg tendons T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27687 Revision of calf tendon T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27690 Revise lower leg tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27691 Revise lower leg tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27692 Revise additional leg tendon T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27695 Repair of ankle ligament T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27696 Repair of ankle ligaments T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27698 Repair of ankle ligament T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27700 Revision of ankle joint T 0047 32.7543 2,016.06 537.03 403.21
27704 Removal of ankle implant T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27705 Incision of tibia T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27707 Incision of fibula T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27709 Incision of tibiafibula T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27730 Repair of tibia epiphysis T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27732 Repair of fibula epiphysis T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27734 Repair lower leg epiphyses T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27740 Repair of leg epiphyses T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27742 Repair of leg epiphyses T 0051 41.2543 2,539.24 507.85
27745 Reinforce tibia CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27750 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27752 Treatment of tibia fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27756 Treatment of tibia fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
27758 Treatment of tibia fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27759 Treatment of tibia fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
27760 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27762 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27766 Treatment of ankle fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27780 Treatment of fibula fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27781 Treatment of fibula fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27784 Treatment of fibula fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27786 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27788 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27792 Treatment of ankle fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27808 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27810 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27814 Treatment of ankle fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27816 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27818 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27822 Treatment of ankle fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27823 Treatment of ankle fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
27824 Treat lower leg fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27825 Treat lower leg fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27826 Treat lower leg fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27827 Treat lower leg fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
27828 Treat lower leg fracture CH T 0064 56.4195 3,472.68 825.22 694.54
27829 Treat lower leg joint CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27830 Treat lower leg dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27831 Treat lower leg dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27832 Treat lower leg dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27840 Treat ankle dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
27842 Treat ankle dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27846 Treat ankle dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27848 Treat ankle dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
27860 Fixation of ankle joint T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
27870 Fusion of ankle joint, open CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27871 Fusion of tibiofibular joint CH T 0052 65.8846 4,055.26 811.05
27884 Amputation follow-up surgery T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27889 Amputation of foot at ankle T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
27892 Decompression of leg T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27893 Decompression of leg T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27894 Decompression of leg T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
27899 Leg/ankle surgery procedure T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28001 Drainage of bursa of foot T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
28002 Treatment of foot infection T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
28003 Treatment of foot infection T 0049 20.8214 1,281.58 256.32
28005 Treat foot bone lesion T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28008 Incision of foot fascia T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28010 Incision of toe tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28011 Incision of toe tendons T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28020 Exploration of foot joint T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28022 Exploration of foot joint T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28024 Exploration of toe joint T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28030 Removal of foot nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
28035 Decompression of tibia nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
28043 Excision of foot lesion CH T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
28045 Excision of foot lesion T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28046 Resection of tumor, foot T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28050 Biopsy of foot joint lining T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28052 Biopsy of foot joint lining T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28054 Biopsy of toe joint lining T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28060 Partial removal, foot fascia T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28062 Removal of foot fascia T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28070 Removal of foot joint lining T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28072 Removal of foot joint lining T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28080 Removal of foot lesion T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28086 Excise foot tendon sheath T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28088 Excise foot tendon sheath T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28090 Removal of foot lesion T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28092 Removal of toe lesions T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28100 Removal of ankle/heel lesion T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28102 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28103 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28104 Removal of foot lesion T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28106 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28107 Remove/graft foot lesion T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28108 Removal of toe lesions T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28110 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28111 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28112 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28113 Part removal of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28114 Removal of metatarsal heads T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28116 Revision of foot T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28118 Removal of heel bone T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28119 Removal of heel spur T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28120 Part removal of ankle/heel T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28122 Partial removal of foot bone T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28124 Partial removal of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28126 Partial removal of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28130 Removal of ankle bone T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28140 Removal of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28150 Removal of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28153 Partial removal of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28160 Partial removal of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28171 Extensive foot surgery T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28173 Extensive foot surgery T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28175 Extensive foot surgery T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28190 Removal of foot foreign body T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
28192 Removal of foot foreign body T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
28193 Removal of foot foreign body T 0020 6.5128 400.87 98.57 80.17
28200 Repair of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28202 Repair/graft of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28208 Repair of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28210 Repair/graft of foot tendon T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28220 Release of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28222 Release of foot tendons T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28225 Release of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28226 Release of foot tendons T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28230 Incision of foot tendon(s) T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28232 Incision of toe tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28234 Incision of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28238 Revision of foot tendon T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28240 Release of big toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28250 Revision of foot fascia T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28260 Release of midfoot joint T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28261 Revision of foot tendon T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28262 Revision of foot and ankle T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28264 Release of midfoot joint T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28270 Release of foot contracture T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28272 Release of toe joint, each T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28280 Fusion of toes T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28285 Repair of hammertoe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28286 Repair of hammertoe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28288 Partial removal of foot bone T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28289 Repair hallux rigidus T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28290 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28292 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28293 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28294 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28296 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28297 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28298 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28299 Correction of bunion T 0057 28.0970 1,729.40 475.91 345.88
28300 Incision of heel bone T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28302 Incision of ankle bone T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28304 Incision of midfoot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28305 Incise/graft midfoot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28306 Incision of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28307 Incision of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28308 Incision of metatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28309 Incision of metatarsals T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28310 Revision of big toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28312 Revision of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28313 Repair deformity of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28315 Removal of sesamoid bone T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28320 Repair of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28322 Repair of metatarsals T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28340 Resect enlarged toe tissue T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28341 Resect enlarged toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28344 Repair extra toe(s) T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28345 Repair webbed toe(s) T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28360 Reconstruct cleft foot T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28400 Treatment of heel fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28405 Treatment of heel fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28406 Treatment of heel fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28415 Treat heel fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28420 Treat/graft heel fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28430 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28435 Treatment of ankle fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28436 Treatment of ankle fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28445 Treat ankle fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28450 Treat midfoot fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28455 Treat midfoot fracture, each T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28456 Treat midfoot fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28465 Treat midfoot fracture, each CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28470 Treat metatarsal fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28475 Treat metatarsal fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28476 Treat metatarsal fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28485 Treat metatarsal fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28490 Treat big toe fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28495 Treat big toe fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28496 Treat big toe fracture CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28505 Treat big toe fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28510 Treatment of toe fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28515 Treatment of toe fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28525 Treat toe fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28530 Treat sesamoid bone fracture T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28531 Treat sesamoid bone fracture CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28540 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28545 Treat foot dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28546 Treat foot dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28555 Repair foot dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28570 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28575 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28576 Treat foot dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28585 Repair foot dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28600 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28605 Treat foot dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28606 Treat foot dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28615 Repair foot dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28630 Treat toe dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28635 Treat toe dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
28636 Treat toe dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28645 Repair toe dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28660 Treat toe dislocation T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
28665 Treat toe dislocation T 0045 14.5502 895.58 268.47 179.12
28666 Treat toe dislocation CH T 0062 25.6702 1,580.03 375.46 316.01
28675 Repair of toe dislocation CH T 0063 37.5680 2,312.35 549.49 462.47
28705 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28715 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28725 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28730 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28735 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28737 Revision of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28740 Fusion of foot bones T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28750 Fusion of big toe joint T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28755 Fusion of big toe joint T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28760 Fusion of big toe joint T 0056 41.2239 2,537.37 507.47
28810 Amputation toemetatarsal T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28820 Amputation of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28825 Partial amputation of toe T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
28890 High energy eswt, plantar f CH T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
28899 Foot/toes surgery procedure T 0043 1.6914 104.11 20.82
29000 Application of body cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29010 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29015 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29020 Application of body cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29025 Application of body cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29035 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29040 Application of body cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29044 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29046 Application of body cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29049 Application of figure eight S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29055 Application of shoulder cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29058 Application of shoulder cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29065 Application of long arm cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29075 Application of forearm cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29085 Apply hand/wrist cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29086 Apply finger cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29105 Apply long arm splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29125 Apply forearm splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29126 Apply forearm splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29130 Application of finger splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29131 Application of finger splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29200 Strapping of chest S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29220 Strapping of low back S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29240 Strapping of shoulder S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29260 Strapping of elbow or wrist S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29280 Strapping of hand or finger S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29305 Application of hip cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29325 Application of hip casts S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29345 Application of long leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29355 Application of long leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29358 Apply long leg cast brace S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29365 Application of long leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29405 Apply short leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29425 Apply short leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29435 Apply short leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29440 Addition of walker to cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29445 Apply rigid leg cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29450 Application of leg cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29505 Application, long leg splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29515 Application lower leg splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29520 Strapping of hip S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29530 Strapping of knee S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29540 Strapping of ankle and/or ft S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29550 Strapping of toes S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29580 Application of paste boot S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29590 Application of foot splint S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29700 Removal/revision of cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29705 Removal/revision of cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29710 Removal/revision of cast S 0426 2.2728 139.89 27.98
29715 Removal/revision of cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29720 Repair of body cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29730 Windowing of cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29740 Wedging of cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29750 Wedging of clubfoot cast S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29799 Casting/strapping procedure S 0058 1.0504 64.65 12.93
29800 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29804 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29805 Shoulder arthroscopy, dx T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29806 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29807 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29819 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29820 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29821 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29822 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29823 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29824 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29825 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29826 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29827 Arthroscop rotator cuff repr T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29830 Elbow arthroscopy T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29834 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29835 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29836 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29837 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29838 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29840 Wrist arthroscopy T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29843 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29844 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29845 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29846 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29847 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29850 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29851 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29855 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29856 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29860 Hip arthroscopy, dx T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29861 Hip arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29862 Hip arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29863 Hip arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29866 Autgrft implnt, knee w/scope T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29867 Allgrft implnt, knee w/scope T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29868 Meniscal trnspl, knee w/scpe T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29870 Knee arthroscopy, dx T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29871 Knee arthroscopy/drainage T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29873 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29874 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29875 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29876 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29877 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29879 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29882 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29883 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29884 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29885 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29886 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29887 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29888 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29889 Knee arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29891 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29892 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29893 Scope, plantar fasciotomy T 0055 20.2255 1,244.90 355.34 248.98
29894 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29895 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29897 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29898 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0041 28.6279 1,762.08 352.42
29899 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery T 0042 45.0637 2,773.72 804.74 554.74
29900 Mcp joint arthroscopy, dx T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
29901 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
29902 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg T 0053 16.0343 986.93 253.49 197.39
29999 Arthroscopy of joint T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30110 Removal of nose polyp(s) T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30115 Removal of nose polyp(s) T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30117 Removal of intranasal lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30118 Removal of intranasal lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
30120 Revision of nose T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30124 Removal of nose lesion T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30125 Removal of nose lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30130 Excise inferior turbinate T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30140 Resect inferior turbinate T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
30150 Partial removal of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30160 Removal of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30200 Injection treatment of nose T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30210 Nasal sinus therapy T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30220 Insert nasal septal button T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30300 Remove nasal foreign body X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
30310 Remove nasal foreign body T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30320 Remove nasal foreign body T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30400 Reconstruction of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30410 Reconstruction of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30420 Reconstruction of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30430 Revision of nose T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
30435 Revision of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30450 Revision of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30460 Revision of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30462 Revision of nose T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30465 Repair nasal stenosis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30520 Repair of nasal septum T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
30540 Repair nasal defect T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30545 Repair nasal defect T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30560 Release of nasal adhesions T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
30580 Repair upper jaw fistula T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30600 Repair mouth/nose fistula T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30620 Intranasal reconstruction T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
30630 Repair nasal septum defect T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
30801 Ablate inf turbinate, superf T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30802 Cauterization, inner nose T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
30901 Control of nosebleed T 0250 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
30903 Control of nosebleed T 0250 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
30905 Control of nosebleed T 0250 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
30906 Repeat control of nosebleed T 0250 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
30915 Ligation, nasal sinus artery CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
30920 Ligation, upper jaw artery T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
30930 Ther fx, nasal inf turbinate T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
30999 Nasal surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
31000 Irrigation, maxillary sinus T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
31002 Irrigation, sphenoid sinus T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
31020 Exploration, maxillary sinus T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31030 Exploration, maxillary sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31032 Explore sinus, remove polyps T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31040 Exploration behind upper jaw T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31050 Exploration, sphenoid sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31051 Sphenoid sinus surgery T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31070 Exploration of frontal sinus T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31075 Exploration of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31080 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31081 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31084 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31085 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31086 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31087 Removal of frontal sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31090 Exploration of sinuses T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31200 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31201 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31205 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31231 Nasal endoscopy, dx T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31235 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31237 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg CH T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31238 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31239 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31240 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31254 Revision of ethmoid sinus T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31255 Removal of ethmoid sinus T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31256 Exploration maxillary sinus T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31267 Endoscopy, maxillary sinus T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31276 Sinus endoscopy, surgical T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31287 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31288 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31292 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31293 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31294 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31299 Sinus surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
31300 Removal of larynx lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31320 Diagnostic incision, larynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31400 Revision of larynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31420 Removal of epiglottis T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31500 Insert emergency airway S 0094 2.4630 151.60 46.29 30.32
31502 Change of windpipe airway T 0121 2.3431 144.22 43.80 28.84
31505 Diagnostic laryngoscopy T 0071 0.7572 46.61 11.03 9.32
31510 Laryngoscopy with biopsy T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31511 Remove foreign body, larynx T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31512 Removal of larynx lesion T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31513 Injection into vocal cord T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31515 Laryngoscopy for aspiration T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31520 Dx laryngoscopy, newborn T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31525 Dx laryngoscopy excl nb T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31526 Dx laryngoscopy w/oper scope T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31527 Laryngoscopy for treatment T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31528 Laryngoscopy and dilation T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31529 Laryngoscopy and dilation T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31530 Laryngoscopy w/fb removal T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31531 Laryngoscopy w/fbop scope T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31535 Laryngoscopy w/biopsy T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31536 Laryngoscopy w/bxop scope T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31540 Laryngoscopy w/exc of tumor T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31541 Larynscop w/tumr exc + scope T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31545 Remove vc lesion w/scope T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31546 Remove vc lesion scope/graft T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31560 Laryngoscop w/arytenoidectom T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31561 Larynscop, remve cart + scop T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31570 Laryngoscope w/vc inj T 0074 15.1300 931.27 295.70 186.25
31571 Laryngoscop w/vc inj + scope T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31575 Diagnostic laryngoscopy T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31576 Laryngoscopy with biopsy T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31577 Remove foreign body, larynx T 0073 3.8737 238.43 69.72 47.69
31578 Removal of larynx lesion T 0075 21.8010 1,341.87 445.92 268.37
31579 Diagnostic laryngoscopy T 0073 3.8737 238.43 69.72 47.69
31580 Revision of larynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31582 Revision of larynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31588 Revision of larynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31590 Reinnervate larynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31595 Larynx nerve surgery T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31599 Larynx surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
31600 Incision of windpipe T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31601 Incision of windpipe T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31603 Incision of windpipe T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
31605 Incision of windpipe T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
31610 Incision of windpipe T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31611 Surgery/speech prosthesis T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31612 Puncture/clear windpipe T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31613 Repair windpipe opening T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31614 Repair windpipe opening T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31615 Visualization of windpipe T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31620 Endobronchial us add-on S 0670 29.7322 1,830.05 536.10 366.01
31622 Dx bronchoscope/wash T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31623 Dx bronchoscope/brush T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31624 Dx bronchoscope/lavage T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31625 Bronchoscopy w/biopsy(s) T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31628 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, each T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31629 Bronchoscopy/needle bx, each T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31630 Bronchoscopy dilate/fx repr T 0415 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
31631 Bronchoscopy, dilate w/stent T 0415 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
31632 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, add'l T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31633 Bronchoscopy/needle bx add'l T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31635 Bronchoscopy w/fb removal T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31636 Bronchoscopy, bronch stents T 0415 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
31637 Bronchoscopy, stent add-on T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31638 Bronchoscopy, revise stent T 0415 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
31640 Bronchoscopy w/tumor excise T 0415 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
31641 Bronchoscopy, treat blockage T 0415 21.8803 1,346.75 459.92 269.35
31643 Diag bronchoscope/catheter T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31645 Bronchoscopy, clear airways T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31646 Bronchoscopy, reclear airway T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31656 Bronchoscopy, inj for x-ray T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
31700 Insertion of airway catheter T 0072 1.4038 86.41 21.27 17.28
31708 Instill airway contrast dye N
31710 Insertion of airway catheter N
31715 Injection for bronchus x-ray N
31717 Bronchial brush biopsy T 0073 3.8737 238.43 69.72 47.69
31720 Clearance of airways T 0071 0.7572 46.61 11.03 9.32
31730 Intro, windpipe wire/tube T 0073 3.8737 238.43 69.72 47.69
31750 Repair of windpipe T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31755 Repair of windpipe T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
31785 Remove windpipe lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31820 Closure of windpipe lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
31825 Repair of windpipe defect T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31830 Revise windpipe scar T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
31899 Airways surgical procedure T 0076 9.3905 577.99 189.82 115.60
32000 Drainage of chest T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32002 Treatment of collapsed lung T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32005 Treat lung lining chemically T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32019 Insert pleural catheter CH T 0652 29.2259 1,798.88 359.78
32020 Insertion of chest tube T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32201 Drain, percut, lung lesion T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32400 Needle biopsy chest lining T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
32405 Biopsy, lung or mediastinum T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
32420 Puncture/clear lung T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32601 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
32602 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
32603 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
32604 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
32605 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
32606 Thoracoscopy, diagnostic T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
32960 Therapeutic pneumothorax T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
32999 Chest surgery procedure T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
33010 Drainage of heart sac T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
33011 Repeat drainage of heart sac T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
33206 Insertion of heart pacemaker T 0089 121.9402 7,505.54 1,682.28 1,501.11
33207 Insertion of heart pacemaker T 0089 121.9402 7,505.54 1,682.28 1,501.11
33208 Insertion of heart pacemaker T 0655 153.1524 9,426.68 1,885.34
33210 Insertion of heart electrode T 0106 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
33211 Insertion of heart electrode T 0106 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
33212 Insertion of pulse generator T 0090 97.8357 6,021.89 1,612.80 1,204.38
33213 Insertion of pulse generator T 0654 112.2347 6,908.16 1,381.63
33214 Upgrade of pacemaker system T 0655 153.1524 9,426.68 1,885.34
33215 Reposition pacing-defib lead T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33216 Insert lead pace-defib, one T 0106 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
33217 Insert lead pace-defib, dual T 0106 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
33218 Repair lead pace-defib, one T 0106 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
33220 Repair lead pace-defib, dual T 0106 44.7574 2,754.86 550.97
33222 Revise pocket, pacemaker T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
33223 Revise pocket, pacing-defib T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
33224 Insert pacing leadconnect T 0418 267.8870 16,488.71 3,297.74
33225 L ventric pacing lead add-on T 0418 267.8870 16,488.71 3,297.74
33226 Reposition l ventric lead T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33233 Removal of pacemaker system T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33234 Removal of pacemaker system T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33235 Removal pacemaker electrode T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33241 Remove pulse generator T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33244 Remove eltrd, transven T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
33282 Implant pat-active ht record S 0680 74.8877 4,609.41 921.88
33284 Remove pat-active ht record T 0109 10.9541 674.24 134.85
33508 Endoscopic vein harvest N
33999 Cardiac surgery procedure T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
34101 Removal of artery clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34111 Removal of arm artery clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34201 Removal of artery clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34203 Removal of leg artery clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34421 Removal of vein clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34471 Removal of vein clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34490 Removal of vein clot T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34501 Repair valve, femoral vein T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34510 Transposition of vein valve T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34520 Cross-over vein graft T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
34530 Leg vein fusion T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35011 Repair defect of artery T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
35180 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35184 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35188 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35190 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35201 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35206 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35207 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35226 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35231 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35236 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35256 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35261 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
35266 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
35286 Repair blood vessel lesion T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
35321 Rechanneling of artery T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35458 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35459 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35460 Repair venous blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35470 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35471 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35472 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35473 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35474 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35475 Repair arterial blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35476 Repair venous blockage T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35484 Atherectomy, open T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35485 Atherectomy, open T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35490 Atherectomy, percutaneous T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35491 Atherectomy, percutaneous T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35492 Atherectomy, percutaneous T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35493 Atherectomy, percutaneous T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35494 Atherectomy, percutaneous T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35495 Atherectomy, percutaneous T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35500 Harvest vein for bypass T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
35572 Harvest femoropopliteal vein N
35685 Bypass graft patency/patch T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35686 Bypass graft/av fist patency T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35761 Exploration of artery/vein T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
35860 Explore limb vessels T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
35875 Removal of clot in graft T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35876 Removal of clot in graft T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35879 Revise graft w/vein T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35881 Revise graft w/vein T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
35903 Excision, graft, extremity T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
36000 Place needle in vein N
36002 Pseudoaneurysm injection trt S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
36005 Injection ext venography N
36010 Place catheter in vein N
36011 Place catheter in vein N
36012 Place catheter in vein N
36013 Place catheter in artery N
36014 Place catheter in artery N
36015 Place catheter in artery N
36100 Establish access to artery N
36120 Establish access to artery N
36140 Establish access to artery N
36145 Artery to vein shunt N
36160 Establish access to aorta N
36200 Place catheter in aorta N
36215 Place catheter in artery N
36216 Place catheter in artery N
36217 Place catheter in artery N
36218 Place catheter in artery N
36245 Place catheter in artery N
36246 Place catheter in artery N
36247 Place catheter in artery N
36248 Place catheter in artery N
36260 Insertion of infusion pump T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36261 Revision of infusion pump T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36262 Removal of infusion pump T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36299 Vessel injection procedure N
36400 Bl draw 3 yrs fem/jugular N
36405 Bl draw 3 yrs scalp vein N
36406 Bl draw 3 yrs other vein N
36410 Non-routine bl draw 3 yrs N
36416 Capillary blood draw N
36420 Vein access cutdown 1 yr T 0035 0.2016 12.41 2.48
36425 Vein access cutdown 1 yr T 0035 0.2016 12.41 2.48
36430 Blood transfusion service S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
36440 Bl push transfuse, 2 yr or S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
36450 Bl exchange/transfuse, nb S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
36455 Bl exchange/transfuse non-nb S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
36460 Transfusion service, fetal S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
36468 Injection(s), spider veins T 0098 1.1035 67.92 13.58
36469 Injection(s), spider veins T 0098 1.1035 67.92 13.58
36470 Injection therapy of vein T 0098 1.1035 67.92 13.58
36471 Injection therapy of veins T 0098 1.1035 67.92 13.58
36475 Endovenous rf, 1st vein T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
36476 Endovenous rf, vein add-on T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
36478 Endovenous laser, 1st vein CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
36479 Endovenous laser vein addon CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
36481 Insertion of catheter, vein N
36500 Insertion of catheter, vein N
36510 Insertion of catheter, vein N
36511 Apheresis wbc S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
36512 Apheresis rbc S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
36513 Apheresis platelets S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
36514 Apheresis plasma S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
36515 Apheresis, adsorp/reinfuse S 0112 30.6602 1,887.17 433.29 377.43
36516 Apheresis, selective S 0112 30.6602 1,887.17 433.29 377.43
36522 Photopheresis S 0112 30.6602 1,887.17 433.29 377.43
36540 Collect blood venous device CH Q 0624 0.5336 32.84 13.13 6.57
36550 Declot vascular device T 0676 2.0612 126.87 25.37
36555 Insert non-tunnel cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36556 Insert non-tunnel cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36557 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36558 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36560 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36561 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36563 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36565 Insert tunneled cv cath T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath CH T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36568 Insert picc cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36569 Insert picc cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36570 Insert picvad cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36571 Insert picvad cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36575 Repair tunneled cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36576 Repair tunneled cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36578 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36580 Replace cvad cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36581 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36582 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36583 Replace tunneled cv cath T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36584 Replace picc cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36585 Replace picvad cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36589 Removal tunneled cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36590 Removal tunneled cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36595 Mech remov tunneled cv cath T 0622 22.6984 1,397.11 279.42
36596 Mech remov tunneled cv cath T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36597 Reposition venous catheter T 0621 8.7841 540.67 108.13
36598 Inj w/fluor, eval cv device X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
36600 Withdrawal of arterial blood CH Q 0035 0.2016 12.41 2.48
36620 Insertion catheter, artery N
36625 Insertion catheter, artery N
36640 Insertion catheter, artery T 0623 28.4646 1,752.02 350.40
36680 Insert needle, bone cavity T 0002 1.0948 67.39 13.48
36800 Insertion of cannula T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
36810 Insertion of cannula T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
36815 Insertion of cannula T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
36818 Av fuse, uppr arm, cephalic T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36819 Av fuse, uppr arm, basilic T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36820 Av fusion/forearm vein T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36821 Av fusion direct any site T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36825 Artery-vein autograft T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36830 Artery-vein nonautograft T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36831 Open thrombect av fistula T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36832 Av fistula revision, open T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36833 Av fistula revision T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36834 Repair A-V aneurysm T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36835 Artery to vein shunt T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
36838 Dist revas ligation, hemo T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
36860 External cannula declotting T 0676 2.0612 126.87 25.37
36861 Cannula declotting T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
36870 Percut thrombect av fistula T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
37183 Remove hepatic shunt (tips) T 0229 66.0804 4,067.31 813.46
37184 Prim art mech thrombectomy T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
37185 Prim art m-thrombect add-on T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
37186 Sec art m-thrombect add-on T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
37187 Venous mech thrombectomy T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
37188 Venous m-thrombectomy add-on T 0653 31.0004 1,908.11 381.62
37195 Thrombolytic therapy, stroke T 0676 2.0612 126.87 25.37
37200 Transcatheter biopsy T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
37201 Transcatheter therapy infuse T 0676 2.0612 126.87 25.37
37202 Transcatheter therapy infuse T 0676 2.0612 126.87 25.37
37203 Transcatheter retrieval T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
37204 Transcatheter occlusion T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
37205 Transcath iv stent, percut T 0229 66.0804 4,067.31 813.46
37206 Transcath iv stent/perc addl T 0229 66.0804 4,067.31 813.46
37207 Transcath iv stent, open T 0229 66.0804 4,067.31 813.46
37208 Transcath iv stent/open addl T 0229 66.0804 4,067.31 813.46
37209 Change iv cath at thromb tx T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
37250 Iv us first vessel add-on S 0416 32.2182 1,983.06 396.61
37251 Iv us each add vessel add-on S 0416 32.2182 1,983.06 396.61
37500 Endoscopy ligate perf veins CH T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37501 Vascular endoscopy procedure T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37565 Ligation of neck vein T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
37600 Ligation of neck artery T 0093 21.9703 1,352.29 270.46
37605 Ligation of neck artery T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37606 Ligation of neck artery CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37607 Ligation of a-v fistula T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37609 Temporal artery procedure T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
37615 Ligation of neck artery CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37620 Revision of major vein T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37650 Revision of major vein CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37700 Revise leg vein T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37718 Ligate/strip short leg vein CH T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37722 Ligate/strip long leg vein CH T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37735 Removal of leg veins/lesion CH T 0091 34.6279 2,131.38 426.28
37760 Ligation, leg veins, open CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37765 Phleb veins - extrem - to 20 CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37766 Phleb veins - extrem 20+ CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37780 Revision of leg vein CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37785 Ligate/divide/excise vein CH T 0092 24.5817 1,513.03 306.56 302.61
37790 Penile venous occlusion T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
37799 Vascular surgery procedure T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
38120 Laparoscopy, splenectomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
38129 Laparoscope proc, spleen T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
38200 Injection for spleen x-ray N
38204 Bl donor search management N
38205 Harvest allogenic stem cells S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
38206 Harvest auto stem cells S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
38220 Bone marrow aspiration T 0003 2.4295 149.54 29.91
38221 Bone marrow biopsy T 0003 2.4295 149.54 29.91
38230 Bone marrow collection S 0123 23.2490 1,431.00 286.20
38240 Bone marrow/stem transplant S 0123 23.2490 1,431.00 286.20
38241 Bone marrow/stem transplant S 0123 23.2490 1,431.00 286.20
38242 Lymphocyte infuse transplant S 0111 11.7005 720.18 198.40 144.04
38300 Drainage, lymph node lesion T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
38305 Drainage, lymph node lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
38308 Incision of lymph channels T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38500 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38505 Needle biopsy, lymph nodes T 0005 3.8051 234.21 71.59 46.84
38510 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38520 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38525 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38530 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38542 Explore deep node(s), neck T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
38550 Removal, neck/armpit lesion T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38555 Removal, neck/armpit lesion T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38570 Laparoscopy, lymph node biop T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
38571 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
38572 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
38589 Laparoscope proc, lymphatic T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
38700 Removal of lymph nodes, neck T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38720 Removal of lymph nodes, neck T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38740 Remove armpit lymph nodes T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
38745 Remove armpit lymph nodes T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
38760 Remove groin lymph nodes T 0113 21.3673 1,315.18 263.04
38790 Inject for lymphatic x-ray N
38792 Identify sentinel node CH Q 0389 1.4072 86.61 33.98 17.32
38794 Access thoracic lymph duct N
38999 Blood/lymph system procedure S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
39400 Visualization of chest T 0069 31.5464 1,941.71 591.64 388.34
40490 Biopsy of lip T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
40500 Partial excision of lip T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
40510 Partial excision of lip T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40520 Partial excision of lip T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
40525 Reconstruct lip with flap T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40527 Reconstruct lip with flap T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40530 Partial removal of lip T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40650 Repair lip T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40652 Repair lip T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40654 Repair lip T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40701 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40702 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40720 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40761 Repair cleft lip/nasal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40799 Lip surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
40800 Drainage of mouth lesion CH T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
40801 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40804 Removal, foreign body, mouth X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
40805 Removal, foreign body, mouth T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40806 Incision of lip fold T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
40808 Biopsy of mouth lesion T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
40810 Excision of mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
40812 Excise/repair mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
40814 Excise/repair mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
40816 Excision of mouth lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40818 Excise oral mucosa for graft T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
40819 Excise lip or cheek fold T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40820 Treatment of mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
40830 Repair mouth laceration T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
40831 Repair mouth laceration T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
40840 Reconstruction of mouth T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40842 Reconstruction of mouth T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40843 Reconstruction of mouth T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
40844 Reconstruction of mouth T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40845 Reconstruction of mouth T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
40899 Mouth surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41000 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41005 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41006 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41007 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41008 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41009 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41010 Incision of tongue fold T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41015 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41016 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41017 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41018 Drainage of mouth lesion T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41100 Biopsy of tongue T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41105 Biopsy of tongue T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41108 Biopsy of floor of mouth T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41110 Excision of tongue lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41112 Excision of tongue lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41113 Excision of tongue lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41114 Excision of tongue lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41115 Excision of tongue fold T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41116 Excision of mouth lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41120 Partial removal of tongue T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41250 Repair tongue laceration T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41251 Repair tongue laceration T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41252 Repair tongue laceration T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41500 Fixation of tongue T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41510 Tongue to lip surgery T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41520 Reconstruction, tongue fold T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41599 Tongue and mouth surgery T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
41800 Drainage of gum lesion CH T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
41805 Removal foreign body, gum T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41806 Removal foreign body,jawbone T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41820 Excision, gum, each quadrant T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41821 Excision of gum flap T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
41822 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41823 Excision of gum lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41825 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41826 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41827 Excision of gum lesion T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41828 Excision of gum lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41830 Removal of gum tissue T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41850 Treatment of gum lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41870 Gum graft T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41872 Repair gum T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
41874 Repair tooth socket T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
41899 Dental surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42000 Drainage mouth roof lesion T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42100 Biopsy roof of mouth T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
42104 Excision lesion, mouth roof T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42106 Excision lesion, mouth roof T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42107 Excision lesion, mouth roof T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42120 Remove palate/lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42140 Excision of uvula T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
42145 Repair palate, pharynx/uvula T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42160 Treatment mouth roof lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42180 Repair palate T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42182 Repair palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42200 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42205 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42210 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42215 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42220 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42225 Reconstruct cleft palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42226 Lengthening of palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42227 Lengthening of palate T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42235 Repair palate T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42260 Repair nose to lip fistula T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42280 Preparation, palate mold T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42281 Insertion, palate prosthesis T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42299 Palate/uvula surgery T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42300 Drainage of salivary gland T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42305 Drainage of salivary gland T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42310 Drainage of salivary gland T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42320 Drainage of salivary gland T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42330 Removal of salivary stone T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42335 Removal of salivary stone T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42340 Removal of salivary stone T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42400 Biopsy of salivary gland T 0005 3.8051 234.21 71.59 46.84
42405 Biopsy of salivary gland T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42408 Excision of salivary cyst T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42409 Drainage of salivary cyst T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42420 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42425 Excise parotid gland/lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42440 Excise submaxillary gland T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42450 Excise sublingual gland T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42500 Repair salivary duct T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42505 Repair salivary duct T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42507 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42508 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42509 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42510 Parotid duct diversion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42550 Injection for salivary x-ray N
42600 Closure of salivary fistula T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42650 Dilation of salivary duct T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
42660 Dilation of salivary duct T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42665 Ligation of salivary duct T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42699 Salivary surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42700 Drainage of tonsil abscess T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
42720 Drainage of throat abscess T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42725 Drainage of throat abscess T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42800 Biopsy of throat CH T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
42802 Biopsy of throat T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42804 Biopsy of upper nose/throat T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42806 Biopsy of upper nose/throat T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42808 Excise pharynx lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42809 Remove pharynx foreign body X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
42810 Excision of neck cyst T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42815 Excision of neck cyst T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42820 Remove tonsils and adenoids T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42821 Remove tonsils and adenoids T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42825 Removal of tonsils T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42826 Removal of tonsils T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42830 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42831 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42835 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42836 Removal of adenoids T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42842 Extensive surgery of throat T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42844 Extensive surgery of throat T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42860 Excision of tonsil tags T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42870 Excision of lingual tonsil T 0258 22.7757 1,401.87 437.25 280.37
42890 Partial removal of pharynx T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42892 Revision of pharyngeal walls T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42900 Repair throat wound T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
42950 Reconstruction of throat T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42955 Surgical opening of throat T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
42960 Control throat bleeding T 0250 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
42962 Control throat bleeding T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
42970 Control nose/throat bleeding T 0250 1.2021 73.99 25.50 14.80
42972 Control nose/throat bleeding T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
42999 Throat surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
43020 Incision of esophagus T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
43030 Throat muscle surgery T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
43130 Removal of esophagus pouch CH T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
43200 Esophagus endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43201 Esoph scope w/submucous inj T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43202 Esophagus endoscopy, biopsy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43204 Esoph scope w/sclerosis inj T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43205 Esophagus endoscopy/ligation T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43215 Esophagus endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43216 Esophagus endoscopy/lesion T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43217 Esophagus endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43219 Esophagus endoscopy T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
43220 Esoph endoscopy, dilation T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43226 Esoph endoscopy, dilation T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43227 Esoph endoscopy, repair T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43228 Esoph endoscopy, ablation T 0422 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
43231 Esoph endoscopy w/us exam T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43232 Esoph endoscopy w/us fn bx T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43234 Upper GI endoscopy, exam T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43236 Uppr gi scope w/submuc inj T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43237 Endoscopic us exam, esoph T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43238 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43239 Upper GI endoscopy, biopsy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43240 Esoph endoscope w/drain cyst T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43241 Upper GI endoscopy with tube T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43242 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43243 Upper gi endoscopyinject T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43244 Upper GI endoscopy/ligation T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43245 Uppr gi scope dilate strictr T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43246 Place gastrostomy tube T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43247 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43249 Esoph endoscopy, dilation T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43250 Upper GI endoscopy/tumor T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43251 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43255 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43256 Uppr gi endoscopy w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
43257 Uppr gi scope w/thrml txmnt T 0422 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
43258 Operative upper GI endoscopy T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43259 Endoscopic ultrasound exam T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43260 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43261 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43262 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43263 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43264 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43265 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43267 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43268 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
43269 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
43271 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43272 Endo cholangiopancreatograph T 0151 19.8125 1,219.48 245.46 243.90
43280 Laparoscopy, fundoplasty T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
43289 Laparoscope proc, esoph T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
43450 Dilate esophagus T 0140 5.3134 327.05 91.40 65.41
43453 Dilate esophagus T 0140 5.3134 327.05 91.40 65.41
43456 Dilate esophagus T 0140 5.3134 327.05 91.40 65.41
43458 Dilate esophagus T 0140 5.3134 327.05 91.40 65.41
43499 Esophagus surgery procedure T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43510 Surgical opening of stomach T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43600 Biopsy of stomach T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43651 Laparoscopy, vagus nerve T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
43652 Laparoscopy, vagus nerve T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
43653 Laparoscopy, gastrostomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
43659 Laparoscope proc, stom T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
43750 Place gastrostomy tube T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43752 Nasal/orogastric w/stent X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
43760 Change gastrostomy tube T 0121 2.3431 144.22 43.80 28.84
43761 Reposition gastrostomy tube T 0122 7.2859 448.45 89.69
43830 Place gastrostomy tube T 0422 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
43831 Place gastrostomy tube T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43870 Repair stomach opening T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
43886 Revise gastric port, open T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
43887 Remove gastric port, open T 0025 5.0931 313.49 95.46 62.70
43888 Change gastric port, open T 0686 13.3433 821.29 164.26
43999 Stomach surgery procedure T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
44100 Biopsy of bowel T 0141 8.3070 511.30 143.38 102.26
44180 Lap, enterolysis T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
44186 Lap, jejunostomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
44206 Lap part colectomy w/stoma T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
44207 L colectomy/coloproctostomy T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
44208 L colectomy/coloproctostomy T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
44213 Lap, mobil splenic fl add-on T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
44238 Laparoscope proc, intestine T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
44312 Revision of ileostomy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
44340 Revision of colostomy T 0027 21.2645 1,308.85 329.72 261.77
44360 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44361 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44363 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44364 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44365 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44366 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44369 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44370 Small bowel endoscopy/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
44372 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44373 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44376 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44377 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44378 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44379 S bowel endoscope w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
44380 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44382 Small bowel endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
44383 Ileoscopy w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
44385 Endoscopy of bowel pouch T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44386 Endoscopy, bowel pouch/biop T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44388 Colonoscopy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44389 Colonoscopy with biopsy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44390 Colonoscopy for foreign body T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44391 Colonoscopy for bleeding T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44392 Colonoscopypolypectomy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44393 Colonoscopy, lesion removal T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44394 Colonoscopy w/snare T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
44397 Colonoscopy w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
44500 Intro, gastrointestinal tube T 0121 2.3431 144.22 43.80 28.84
44701 Intraop colon lavage add-on N
44799 Unlisted procedure intestine CH T 0153 22.1758 1,364.94 397.95 272.99
44901 Drain app abscess, percut T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
44970 Laparoscopy, appendectomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
44979 Laparoscope proc, app T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
45000 Drainage of pelvic abscess T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
45005 Drainage of rectal abscess T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
45020 Drainage of rectal abscess T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
45100 Biopsy of rectum T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45108 Removal of anorectal lesion CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45150 Excision of rectal stricture T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45160 Excision of rectal lesion CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45170 Excision of rectal lesion CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45190 Destruction, rectal tumor CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy dx T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45305 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/bx T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45307 Proctosigmoidoscopy fb T 0428 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
45308 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45309 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45315 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45317 Proctosigmoidoscopy bleed T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45320 Proctosigmoidoscopy ablate T 0428 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
45321 Proctosigmoidoscopy volvul T 0428 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
45327 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
45330 Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
45331 Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
45332 Sigmoidoscopy w/fb removal T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
45333 Sigmoidoscopypolypectomy T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45334 Sigmoidoscopy for bleeding T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45335 Sigmoidoscopy w/submuc inj T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
45337 Sigmoidoscopydecompress T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
45338 Sigmoidoscopy w/tumr remove T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45339 Sigmoidoscopy w/ablate tumr T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45340 Sig w/balloon dilation T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45341 Sigmoidoscopy w/ultrasound T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45342 Sigmoidoscopy w/us guide bx T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
45345 Sigmoidoscopy w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
45355 Surgical colonoscopy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45379 Colonoscopy w/fb removal T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45381 Colonoscopy, submucous inj T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45382 Colonoscopy/control bleeding T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45386 Colonoscopy dilate stricture T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45387 Colonoscopy w/stent T 0384 22.6777 1,395.84 292.31 279.17
45391 Colonoscopy w/endoscope us T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45392 Colonoscopy w/endoscopic fnb T 0143 8.8143 542.53 186.06 108.51
45499 Laparoscope proc, rectum T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
45500 Repair of rectum T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45505 Repair of rectum T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
45520 Treatment of rectal prolapse T 0098 1.1035 67.92 13.58
45541 Correct rectal prolapse T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
45560 Repair of rectocele T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
45900 Reduction of rectal prolapse T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
45905 Dilation of anal sphincter T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45910 Dilation of rectal narrowing T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
45915 Remove rectal obstruction T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
45990 Surg dx exam, anorectal T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
45999 Rectum surgery procedure T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
46020 Placement of seton CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46030 Removal of rectal marker T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
46040 Incision of rectal abscess T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46045 Incision of rectal abscess CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46050 Incision of anal abscess T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
46060 Incision of rectal abscess CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46070 Incision of anal septum T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46080 Incision of anal sphincter T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46083 Incise external hemorrhoid CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
46200 Removal of anal fissure CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46210 Removal of anal crypt T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46211 Removal of anal crypts CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46220 Removal of anal tag T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46221 Ligation of hemorrhoid(s) T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
46230 Removal of anal tags T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46250 Hemorrhoidectomy CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46255 Hemorrhoidectomy CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46257 Remove hemorrhoidsfissure CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46258 Remove hemorrhoidsfistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46260 Hemorrhoidectomy CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46261 Remove hemorrhoidsfissure CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46262 Remove hemorrhoidsfistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46270 Removal of anal fistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46275 Removal of anal fistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46280 Removal of anal fistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46285 Removal of anal fistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46288 Repair anal fistula CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46320 Removal of hemorrhoid clot CH T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46500 Injection into hemorrhoid(s) T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46505 Chemodenervation anal musc T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
46600 Diagnostic anoscopy X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
46604 Anoscopy and dilation T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
46606 Anoscopy and biopsy T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
46608 Anoscopy, remove for body T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
46610 Anoscopy, remove lesion T 0428 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
46611 Anoscopy T 0147 8.5644 527.15 105.43
46612 Anoscopy, remove lesions T 0428 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
46614 Anoscopy, control bleeding T 0146 4.8005 295.48 64.40 59.10
46615 Anoscopy T 0428 20.4902 1,261.19 252.24
46700 Repair of anal stricture CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46706 Repr of anal fistula w/glue T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
46750 Repair of anal sphincter CH T 0171 37.2425 2,292.31 705.28 458.46
46753 Reconstruction of anus CH T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46754 Removal of suture from anus T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46760 Repair of anal sphincter CH T 0171 37.2425 2,292.31 705.28 458.46
46761 Repair of anal sphincter CH T 0171 37.2425 2,292.31 705.28 458.46
46762 Implant artificial sphincter CH T 0171 37.2425 2,292.31 705.28 458.46
46900 Destruction, anal lesion(s) T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
46910 Destruction, anal lesion(s) T 0017 17.7392 1,091.87 227.84 218.37
46916 Cryosurgery, anal lesion(s) T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
46917 Laser surgery, anal lesions T 0695 20.5802 1,266.73 266.59 253.35
46922 Excision of anal lesion(s) T 0695 20.5802 1,266.73 266.59 253.35
46924 Destruction, anal lesion(s) T 0695 20.5802 1,266.73 266.59 253.35
46934 Destruction of hemorrhoids T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46935 Destruction of hemorrhoids T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46936 Destruction of hemorrhoids T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46937 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46938 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
46940 Treatment of anal fissure T 0149 22.2336 1,368.50 293.06 273.70
46942 Treatment of anal fissure T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
46945 Ligation of hemorrhoids T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids T 0155 12.8778 792.64 158.53
46947 Hemorrhoidopexy by stapling T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
46999 Anus surgery procedure T 0148 4.8970 301.42 60.28
47000 Needle biopsy of liver T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
47001 Needle biopsy, liver add-on N
47011 Percut drain, liver lesion T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
47370 Laparo ablate liver tumor rf T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
47371 Laparo ablate liver cryosurg T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
47379 Laparoscope procedure, liver T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
47382 Percut ablate liver rf T 0423 39.0235 2,401.94 480.39
47399 Liver surgery procedure CH T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
47490 Incision of gallbladder T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47500 Injection for liver x-rays N
47505 Injection for liver x-rays N
47510 Insert catheter, bile duct T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47511 Insert bile duct drain T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47525 Change bile duct catheter T 0427 11.5220 709.19 141.84
47530 Revise/reinsert bile tube T 0427 11.5220 709.19 141.84
47552 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47553 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47554 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47555 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47556 Biliary endoscopy thru skin T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47560 Laparoscopy w/cholangio T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
47561 Laparo w/cholangio/biopsy T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
47563 Laparo cholecystectomy/graph T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
47564 Laparo cholecystectomy/explr T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
47579 Laparoscope proc, biliary T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
47630 Remove bile duct stone T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
47999 Bile tract surgery procedure T 0152 19.4515 1,197.26 239.45
48102 Needle biopsy, pancreas T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
48511 Drain pancreatic pseudocyst T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
48999 Pancreas surgery procedure T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
49021 Drain abdominal abscess T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
49041 Drain, percut, abdom abscess T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
49061 Drain, percut, retroper absc T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
49080 Puncture, peritoneal cavity T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
49081 Removal of abdominal fluid T 0070 3.6425 224.20 44.84
49085 Remove abdomen foreign body T 0153 22.1758 1,364.94 397.95 272.99
49180 Biopsy, abdominal mass T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
49200 Removal of abdominal lesion T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49250 Excision of umbilicus T 0153 22.1758 1,364.94 397.95 272.99
49320 Diag laparo separate proc T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49321 Laparoscopy, biopsy T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49322 Laparoscopy, aspiration T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49323 Laparo drain lymphocele T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49329 Laparo proc, abdm/per/oment T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49400 Air injection into abdomen N
49419 Insrt abdom cath for chemotx T 0115 29.4757 1,814.26 378.68 362.85
49420 Insert abdom drain, temp T 0652 29.2259 1,798.88 359.78
49421 Insert abdom drain, perm T 0652 29.2259 1,798.88 359.78
49422 Remove perm cannula/catheter T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
49423 Exchange drainage catheter T 0427 11.5220 709.19 141.84
49424 Assess cyst, contrast inject N
49426 Revise abdomen-venous shunt T 0153 22.1758 1,364.94 397.95 272.99
49427 Injection, abdominal shunt N
49429 Removal of shunt T 0105 23.4666 1,444.39 370.40 288.88
49491 Rpr hern preemie reduc T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49492 Rpr ing hern premie, blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49495 Rpr ing hernia baby, reduc T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49496 Rpr ing hernia baby, blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49500 Rpr ing hernia, init, reduce T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49501 Rpr ing hernia, init blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49505 Prp i/hern init reduc 5 yr T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49507 Prp i/hern init block 5 yr T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49520 Rerepair ing hernia, reduce T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49521 Rerepair ing hernia, blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49525 Repair ing hernia, sliding T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49540 Repair lumbar hernia T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49550 Rpr rem hernia, init, reduce T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49553 Rpr fem hernia, init blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49555 Rerepair fem hernia, reduce T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49557 Rerepair fem hernia, blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49560 Rpr ventral hern init, reduc T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49561 Rpr ventral hern init, block T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49565 Rerepair ventrl hern, reduce T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49566 Rerepair ventrl hern, block T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49568 Hernia repair w/mesh T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49570 Rpr epigastric hern, reduce T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49572 Rpr epigastric hern, blocked T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49580 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49582 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49585 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49587 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49590 Repair spigelian hernia T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49600 Repair umbilical lesion T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
49650 Laparo hernia repair initial T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
49651 Laparo hernia repair recur T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
49659 Laparo proc, hernia repair T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
49999 Abdomen surgery procedure T 0153 22.1758 1,364.94 397.95 272.99
50020 Renal abscess, open drain T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
50021 Renal abscess, percut drain T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
50080 Removal of kidney stone T 0429 42.9327 2,642.55 528.51
50081 Removal of kidney stone T 0429 42.9327 2,642.55 528.51
50200 Biopsy of kidney T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
50382 Change ureter stent, percut T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50384 Remove ureter stent, percut T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50387 Change ext/int ureter stent T 0122 7.2859 448.45 89.69
50389 Remove renal tube w/fluoro T 0156 3.5688 219.66 43.93
50390 Drainage of kidney lesion T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
50391 Instll rx agnt into rnal tub CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
50392 Insert kidney drain T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50393 Insert ureteral tube T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50394 Injection for kidney x-ray N
50395 Create passage to kidney T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50396 Measure kidney pressure T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
50398 Change kidney tube T 0122 7.2859 448.45 89.69
50541 Laparo ablate renal cyst T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
50542 Laparo ablate renal mass T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
50543 Laparo partial nephrectomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
50544 Laparoscopy, pyeloplasty T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
50549 Laparoscope proc, renal T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
50551 Kidney endoscopy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50553 Kidney endoscopy T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50555 Kidney endoscopybiopsy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50557 Kidney endoscopytreatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
50561 Kidney endoscopytreatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50562 Renal scope w/tumor resect T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50570 Kidney endoscopy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50572 Kidney endoscopy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50574 Kidney endoscopybiopsy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50575 Kidney endoscopy T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
50576 Kidney endoscopytreatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50590 Fragmenting of kidney stone T 0169 44.1144 2,715.29 1,009.47 543.06
50592 Perc rf ablate renal tumor T 0423 39.0235 2,401.94 480.39
50684 Injection for ureter x-ray N
50686 Measure ureter pressure CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
50688 Change of ureter tube/stent T 0122 7.2859 448.45 89.69
50690 Injection for ureter x-ray N
50945 Laparoscopy ureterolithotomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
50947 Laparo new ureter/bladder T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
50948 Laparo new ureter/bladder T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
50949 Laparoscope proc, ureter T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
50951 Endoscopy of ureter T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50953 Endoscopy of ureter T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50955 Ureter endoscopybiopsy T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50957 Ureter endoscopytreatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50961 Ureter endoscopytreatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50970 Ureter endoscopy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50972 Ureter endoscopycatheter T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
50974 Ureter endoscopybiopsy T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50976 Ureter endoscopytreatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
50980 Ureter endoscopytreatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
51000 Drainage of bladder T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51005 Drainage of bladder CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51010 Drainage of bladder T 0165 18.2333 1,122.28 224.46
51020 Incisetreat bladder T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51030 Incisetreat bladder T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51040 Incisedrain bladder T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51045 Incise bladder/drain ureter T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
51050 Removal of bladder stone T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51065 Remove ureter calculus T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51080 Drainage of bladder abscess T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
51500 Removal of bladder cyst T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
51520 Removal of bladder lesion T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51600 Injection for bladder x-ray N
51605 Preparation for bladder xray N
51610 Injection for bladder x-ray N
51700 Irrigation of bladder T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51701 Insert bladder catheter X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
51702 Insert temp bladder cath X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
51703 Insert bladder cath, complex CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51705 Change of bladder tube T 0121 2.3431 144.22 43.80 28.84
51710 Change of bladder tube T 0122 7.2859 448.45 89.69
51715 Endoscopic injection/implant T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
51720 Treatment of bladder lesion CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51725 Simple cystometrogram CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51726 Complex cystometrogram T 0156 3.5688 219.66 43.93
51736 Urine flow measurement CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51741 Electro-uroflowmetry, first CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51772 Urethra pressure profile CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51784 Anal/urinary muscle study CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51785 Anal/urinary muscle study CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51792 Urinary reflex study CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
51795 Urine voiding pressure study T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51797 Intraabdominal pressure test T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
51798 Us urine capacity measure X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
51880 Repair of bladder opening T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
51990 Laparo urethral suspension T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
51992 Laparo sling operation CH T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
51999 Laparoscope proc, bladder T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
52000 Cystoscopy T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
52001 Cystoscopy, removal of clots T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
52005 Cystoscopyureter catheter T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52007 Cystoscopy and biopsy T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52010 Cystoscopyduct catheter T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
52204 Cystoscopy T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52214 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52224 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52234 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52235 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52240 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52250 Cystoscopy and radiotracer T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52260 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52265 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
52270 Cystoscopyrevise urethra T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52275 Cystoscopyrevise urethra T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52276 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52277 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52281 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52282 Cystoscopy, implant stent T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52283 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52285 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52290 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52300 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52301 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52305 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52310 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0160 6.7325 414.39 105.06 82.88
52315 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52317 Remove bladder stone T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52318 Remove bladder stone T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52320 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52325 Cystoscopy, stone removal T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52327 Cystoscopy, inject material T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52330 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52332 Cystoscopy and treatment T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52334 Create passage to kidney T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52341 Cysto w/ureter stricture tx T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52342 Cysto w/up stricture tx T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52343 Cysto w/renal stricture tx T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52344 Cysto/uretero, stricture tx T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52345 Cysto/uretero w/up stricture T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52346 Cystouretero w/renal strict T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52351 Cystoureteroor pyeloscope T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52352 Cystouretero w/stone remove T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52353 Cystouretero w/lithotripsy T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52354 Cystouretero w/biopsy T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52355 Cystouretero w/excise tumor T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52400 Cystouretero w/congen repr T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52402 Cystourethro cut ejacul duct T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52450 Incision of prostate T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52500 Revision of bladder neck T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52510 Dilation prostatic urethra T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
52601 Prostatectomy (TURP) T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52606 Control postop bleeding T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52612 Prostatectomy, first stage T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52614 Prostatectomy, second stage T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52620 Remove residual prostate T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52630 Remove prostate regrowth T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
52640 Relieve bladder contracture T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
52647 Laser surgery of prostate T 0429 42.9327 2,642.55 528.51
52648 Laser surgery of prostate T 0429 42.9327 2,642.55 528.51
52700 Drainage of prostate abscess T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
53000 Incision of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53010 Incision of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53020 Incision of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53025 Incision of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53040 Drainage of urethra abscess T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53060 Drainage of urethra abscess T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53080 Drainage of urinary leakage T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53085 Drainage of urinary leakage T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53200 Biopsy of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53210 Removal of urethra T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53215 Removal of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53220 Treatment of urethra lesion T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53230 Removal of urethra lesion T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53235 Removal of urethra lesion T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53240 Surgery for urethra pouch T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53250 Removal of urethra gland T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53260 Treatment of urethra lesion T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53265 Treatment of urethra lesion T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53270 Removal of urethra gland T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53275 Repair of urethra defect T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53400 Revise urethra, stage 1 T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53405 Revise urethra, stage 2 T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53410 Reconstruction of urethra T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53420 Reconstruct urethra, stage 1 T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53425 Reconstruct urethra, stage 2 T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53430 Reconstruction of urethra T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53431 Reconstruct urethra/bladder T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53440 Male sling procedure S 0385 79.3730 4,885.49 977.10
53442 Remove/revise male sling T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53444 Insert tandem cuff S 0385 79.3730 4,885.49 977.10
53445 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter S 0386 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
53446 Remove uro sphincter T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53447 Remove/replace ur sphincter S 0386 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
53449 Repair uro sphincter T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53450 Revision of urethra T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53460 Revision of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53500 Urethrlys, transvag w/scope T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53502 Repair of urethra injury T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53505 Repair of urethra injury T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53510 Repair of urethra injury T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53515 Repair of urethra injury T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53520 Repair of urethra defect T 0168 28.5971 1,760.18 388.16 352.04
53600 Dilate urethra stricture T 0156 3.5688 219.66 43.93
53601 Dilate urethra stricture CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
53605 Dilate urethra stricture T 0161 19.2766 1,186.49 249.36 237.30
53620 Dilate urethra stricture T 0165 18.2333 1,122.28 224.46
53621 Dilate urethra stricture T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
53660 Dilation of urethra CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
53661 Dilation of urethra CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
53665 Dilation of urethra T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
53850 Prostatic microwave thermotx T 0675 42.3176 2,604.69 520.94
53852 Prostatic rf thermotx T 0675 42.3176 2,604.69 520.94
53853 Prostatic water thermother T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
53899 Urology surgery procedure CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
54000 Slitting of prepuce T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
54001 Slitting of prepuce T 0166 18.5138 1,139.54 227.91
54015 Drain penis lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
54050 Destruction, penis lesion(s) T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
54055 Destruction, penis lesion(s) T 0017 17.7392 1,091.87 227.84 218.37
54056 Cryosurgery, penis lesion(s) T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
54057 Laser surg, penis lesion(s) T 0017 17.7392 1,091.87 227.84 218.37
54060 Excision of penis lesion(s) T 0017 17.7392 1,091.87 227.84 218.37
54065 Destruction, penis lesion(s) T 0695 20.5802 1,266.73 266.59 253.35
54100 Biopsy of penis T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
54105 Biopsy of penis T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
54110 Treatment of penis lesion T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54111 Treat penis lesion, graft T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54112 Treat penis lesion, graft T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54115 Treatment of penis lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
54120 Partial removal of penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54150 Circumcision T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54152 Circumcision T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54160 Circumcision T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54161 Circumcision T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54162 Lysis penil circumic lesion T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54163 Repair of circumcision T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54164 Frenulotomy of penis T 0180 20.7418 1,276.68 304.87 255.34
54200 Treatment of penis lesion CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
54205 Treatment of penis lesion T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54220 Treatment of penis lesion CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
54230 Prepare penis study N
54231 Dynamic cavernosometry T 0165 18.2333 1,122.28 224.46
54235 Penile injection T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
54240 Penis study CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
54250 Penis study T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
54300 Revision of penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54304 Revision of penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54308 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54312 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54316 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54318 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54322 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54324 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54326 Reconstruction of urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54328 Revise penis/urethra T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54340 Secondary urethral surgery T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54344 Secondary urethral surgery T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54348 Secondary urethral surgery T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54352 Reconstruct urethra/penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54360 Penis plastic surgery T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54380 Repair penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54385 Repair penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54400 Insert semi-rigid prosthesis S 0385 79.3730 4,885.49 977.10
54401 Insert self-contd prosthesis S 0386 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
54405 Insert multi-comp penis pros S 0386 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
54406 Remove muti-comp penis pros T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54408 Repair multi-comp penis pros T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54410 Remove/replace penis prosth S 0386 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
54415 Remove self-contd penis pros T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54416 Remv/repl penis contain pros S 0386 135.7295 8,354.29 1,670.86
54420 Revision of penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54435 Revision of penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54440 Repair of penis T 0181 32.9991 2,031.13 621.82 406.23
54450 Preputial stretching T 0156 3.5688 219.66 43.93
54500 Biopsy of testis T 0037 10.2616 631.61 228.76 126.32
54505 Biopsy of testis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54512 Excise lesion testis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54520 Removal of testis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54522 Orchiectomy, partial T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54530 Removal of testis T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
54550 Exploration for testis T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
54560 Exploration for testis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54600 Reduce testis torsion T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54620 Suspension of testis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54640 Suspension of testis T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
54660 Revision of testis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54670 Repair testis injury T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54680 Relocation of testis(es) T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54690 Laparoscopy, orchiectomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
54692 Laparoscopy, orchiopexy T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
54699 Laparoscope proc, testis T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
54700 Drainage of scrotum T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54800 Biopsy of epididymis T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
54820 Exploration of epididymis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54830 Remove epididymis lesion T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54840 Remove epididymis lesion T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54860 Removal of epididymis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54861 Removal of epididymis T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54900 Fusion of spermatic ducts T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
54901 Fusion of spermatic ducts T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55000 Drainage of hydrocele T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
55040 Removal of hydrocele T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
55041 Removal of hydroceles T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
55060 Repair of hydrocele T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55100 Drainage of scrotum abscess CH T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
55110 Explore scrotum T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55120 Removal of scrotum lesion T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55150 Removal of scrotum T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55175 Revision of scrotum T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55180 Revision of scrotum T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55200 Incision of sperm duct T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55250 Removal of sperm duct(s) T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55300 Prepare, sperm duct x-ray N
55400 Repair of sperm duct T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55450 Ligation of sperm duct T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55500 Removal of hydrocele T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55520 Removal of sperm cord lesion T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55530 Revise spermatic cord veins T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55535 Revise spermatic cord veins T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
55540 Revise herniasperm veins T 0154 29.1491 1,794.16 464.85 358.83
55550 Laparo ligate spermatic vein T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
55559 Laparo proc, spermatic cord T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
55600 Incise sperm duct pouch T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55680 Remove sperm pouch lesion T 0183 23.7072 1,459.20 291.84
55700 Biopsy of prostate T 0184 5.9892 368.64 96.27 73.73
55705 Biopsy of prostate T 0184 5.9892 368.64 96.27 73.73
55720 Drainage of prostate abscess T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
55725 Drainage of prostate abscess T 0162 23.8562 1,468.37 293.67
55859 Percut/needle insert, pros T 0163 35.1024 2,160.59 432.12
55860 Surgical exposure, prostate T 0165 18.2333 1,122.28 224.46
55870 Electroejaculation T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
55873 Cryoablate prostate T 0674 107.8298 6,637.03 1,327.41
55899 Genital surgery procedure CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
56405 ID of vulva/perineum T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
56420 Drainage of gland abscess CH T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
56440 Surgery for vulva lesion T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
56441 Lysis of labial lesion(s) T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
56501 Destroy, vulva lesions, sim T 0017 17.7392 1,091.87 227.84 218.37
56515 Destroy vulva lesion/s compl T 0695 20.5802 1,266.73 266.59 253.35
56605 Biopsy of vulva/perineum T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
56606 Biopsy of vulva/perineum T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
56620 Partial removal of vulva T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
56625 Complete removal of vulva T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
56700 Partial removal of hymen T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
56720 Incision of hymen T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
56740 Remove vagina gland lesion T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
56800 Repair of vagina T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
56805 Repair clitoris T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
56810 Repair of perineum T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
56820 Exam of vulva w/scope T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
56821 Exam/biopsy of vulva w/scope T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57000 Exploration of vagina T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57010 Drainage of pelvic abscess T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57020 Drainage of pelvic fluid T 0192 6.9265 426.33 85.27
57022 Id vaginal hematoma, pp T 0007 10.9184 672.04 134.41
57023 Id vag hematoma, non-ob T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
57061 Destroy vag lesions, simple T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57065 Destroy vag lesions, complex T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57100 Biopsy of vagina T 0192 6.9265 426.33 85.27
57105 Biopsy of vagina T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57106 Remove vagina wall, partial T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57107 Remove vagina tissue, part T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57109 Vaginectomy partial w/nodes T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57120 Closure of vagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57130 Remove vagina lesion T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57135 Remove vagina lesion T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57150 Treat vagina infection T 0191 0.1501 9.24 1.85
57155 Insert uteri tandems/ovoids T 0192 6.9265 426.33 85.27
57160 Insert pessary/other device T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
57170 Fitting of diaphragm/cap T 0191 0.1501 9.24 1.85
57180 Treat vaginal bleeding T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57200 Repair of vagina T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57210 Repair vagina/perineum T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57220 Revision of urethra T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
57230 Repair of urethral lesion T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57240 Repair bladdervagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57250 Repair rectumvagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57260 Repair of vagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57265 Extensive repair of vagina T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
57267 Insert mesh/pelvic flr addon CH T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57268 Repair of bowel bulge T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57284 Repair paravaginal defect T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
57287 Revise/remove sling repair CH T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57288 Repair bladder defect T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
57289 Repair bladdervagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57291 Construction of vagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57292 Construct vagina with graft CH T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57295 Change vaginal graft T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57300 Repair rectum-vagina fistula T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57310 Repair urethrovaginal lesion T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
57320 Repair bladder-vagina lesion T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57330 Repair bladder-vagina lesion T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57335 Repair vagina CH T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57400 Dilation of vagina T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57410 Pelvic examination T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57415 Remove vaginal foreign body T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57420 Exam of vagina w/scope T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57421 Exam/biopsy of vag w/scope T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57425 Laparoscopy, surg, colpopexy T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
57452 Exam of cervix w/scope CH T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
57454 Bx/curett of cervix w/scope T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57455 Biopsy of cervix w/scope T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57456 Endocerv curettage w/scope T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57460 Bx of cervix w/scope, leep T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57461 Conz of cervix w/scope, leep T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57500 Biopsy of cervix CH T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57505 Endocervical curettage T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
57510 Cauterization of cervix T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57511 Cryocautery of cervix CH T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
57513 Laser surgery of cervix T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57520 Conization of cervix T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57522 Conization of cervix T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57530 Removal of cervix T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57550 Removal of residual cervix T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57555 Remove cervix/repair vagina T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
57556 Remove cervix, repair bowel T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
57700 Revision of cervix T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57720 Revision of cervix T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
57800 Dilation of cervical canal T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
57820 Dc of residual cervix T 0196 17.7635 1,093.36 338.23 218.67
58100 Biopsy of uterus lining T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
58120 Dilation and curettage T 0196 17.7635 1,093.36 338.23 218.67
58145 Myomectomy vag method T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58301 Remove intrauterine device CH T 0188 1.4050 86.48 17.30
58321 Artificial insemination T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
58322 Artificial insemination T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
58323 Sperm washing T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
58340 Catheter for hysterography N
58345 Reopen fallopian tube T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
58346 Insert heyman uteri capsule T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
58350 Reopen fallopian tube T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58353 Endometr ablate, thermal T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58356 Endometrial cryoablation T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
58545 Laparoscopic myomectomy T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
58546 Laparo-myomectomy, complex T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58550 Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy T 0132 70.8854 4,363.07 1,239.22 872.61
58552 Laparo-vag hyst incl t/o T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58553 Laparo-vag hyst, complex T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58554 Laparo-vag hyst w/t/o, compl T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58555 Hysteroscopy, dx, sep proc T 0190 21.4199 1,318.42 424.28 263.68
58558 Hysteroscopy, biopsy T 0190 21.4199 1,318.42 424.28 263.68
58559 Hysteroscopy, lysis T 0190 21.4199 1,318.42 424.28 263.68
58560 Hysteroscopy, resect septum T 0387 33.3029 2,049.83 655.55 409.97
58561 Hysteroscopy, remove myoma T 0387 33.3029 2,049.83 655.55 409.97
58562 Hysteroscopy, remove fb T 0190 21.4199 1,318.42 424.28 263.68
58563 Hysteroscopy, ablation T 0387 33.3029 2,049.83 655.55 409.97
58565 Hysteroscopy, sterilization T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
58578 Laparo proc, uterus T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
58579 Hysteroscope procedure T 0190 21.4199 1,318.42 424.28 263.68
58600 Division of fallopian tube T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58615 Occlude fallopian tube(s) T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
58660 Laparoscopy, lysis T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58661 Laparoscopy, remove adnexa T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58662 Laparoscopy, excise lesions T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58670 Laparoscopy, tubal cautery T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58671 Laparoscopy, tubal block T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58672 Laparoscopy, fimbrioplasty T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58673 Laparoscopy, salpingostomy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
58679 Laparo proc, oviduct-ovary T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
58770 Create new tubal opening T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
58820 Drain ovary abscess, open T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58823 Drain pelvic abscess, percut T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
58900 Biopsy of ovary(s) T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
58920 Partial removal of ovary(s) T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58925 Removal of ovarian cyst(s) T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
58970 Retrieval of oocyte T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
58974 Transfer of embryo T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
58976 Transfer of embryo T 0197 4.4108 271.49 54.30
58999 Genital surgery procedure T 0191 0.1501 9.24 1.85
59000 Amniocentesis, diagnostic T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59001 Amniocentesis, therapeutic T 0192 6.9265 426.33 85.27
59012 Fetal cord puncture,prenatal T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59015 Chorion biopsy T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59020 Fetal contract stress test CH T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
59025 Fetal non-stress test T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59030 Fetal scalp blood sample T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59070 Transabdom amnioinfus w/us T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59072 Umbilical cord occlud w/us T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59074 Fetal fluid drainage w/us T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59076 Fetal shunt placement, w/us T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59100 Remove uterus lesion T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
59150 Treat ectopic pregnancy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
59151 Treat ectopic pregnancy T 0131 43.5124 2,678.23 1,001.89 535.65
59160 Dc after delivery T 0196 17.7635 1,093.36 338.23 218.67
59200 Insert cervical dilator T 0189 2.9902 184.05 36.81
59300 Episiotomy or vaginal repair T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
59320 Revision of cervix T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
59409 Obstetrical care T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
59412 Antepartum manipulation T 0700 2.8011 172.41 34.48
59414 Deliver placenta T 0193 14.7958 910.70 182.14
59612 Vbac delivery only T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
59812 Treatment of miscarriage T 0201 18.5251 1,140.24 329.65 228.05
59820 Care of miscarriage T 0201 18.5251 1,140.24 329.65 228.05
59821 Treatment of miscarriage T 0201 18.5251 1,140.24 329.65 228.05
59840 Abortion T 0200 17.2607 1,062.41 248.39 212.48
59841 Abortion T 0200 17.2607 1,062.41 248.39 212.48
59866 Abortion (mpr) T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59870 Evacuate mole of uterus T 0201 18.5251 1,140.24 329.65 228.05
59871 Remove cerclage suture T 0194 20.5113 1,262.49 397.84 252.50
59897 Fetal invas px w/us T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
59898 Laparo proc, ob care/deliver T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
59899 Maternity care procedure T 0198 1.4026 86.33 32.19 17.27
60000 Drain thyroid/tongue cyst T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
60001 Aspirate/inject thyriod cyst T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
60100 Biopsy of thyroid T 0004 2.0863 128.41 25.68
60200 Remove thyroid lesion T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60210 Partial thyroid excision T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60212 Partial thyroid excision T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60220 Partial removal of thyroid T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60225 Partial removal of thyroid T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60240 Removal of thyroid T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60252 Removal of thyroid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
60260 Repeat thyroid surgery T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
60280 Remove thyroid duct lesion T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60281 Remove thyroid duct lesion T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
60500 Explore parathyroid glands T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
60512 Autotransplant parathyroid T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
60659 Laparo proc, endocrine T 0130 31.9353 1,965.65 659.53 393.13
60699 Endocrine surgery procedure T 0114 37.1283 2,285.28 461.19 457.06
61000 Remove cranial cavity fluid T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61001 Remove cranial cavity fluid T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61020 Remove brain cavity fluid T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61026 Injection into brain canal T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61050 Remove brain canal fluid T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61055 Injection into brain canal T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61070 Brain canal shunt procedure T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
61215 Insert brain-fluid device T 0224 45.6712 2,811.11 562.22
61330 Decompress eye socket T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
61334 Explore orbit/remove object T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
61623 Endovasc tempory vessel occl T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
61626 Transcath occlusion, non-cns T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
61720 Incise skull/brain surgery CH T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
61790 Treat trigeminal nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
61791 Treat trigeminal tract T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
61795 Brain surgery using computer S 0302 5.5005 338.56 105.94 67.71
61880 Revise/remove neuroelectrode T 0687 17.1830 1,057.63 423.05 211.53
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array S 0039 175.9328 10,828.84 2,165.77
61886 Implant neurostim arrays T 0315 235.5774 14,500.02 2,900.00
61888 Revise/remove neuroreceiver T 0688 33.9521 2,089.79 835.91 417.96
62000 Treat skull fracture CH T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
62160 Neuroendoscopy add-on T 0122 7.2859 448.45 89.69
62194 Replace/irrigate catheter T 0427 11.5220 709.19 141.84
62225 Replace/irrigate catheter T 0427 11.5220 709.19 141.84
62230 Replace/revise brain shunt T 0224 45.6712 2,811.11 562.22
62252 Csf shunt reprogram S 0691 2.8253 173.90 60.61 34.78
62263 Epidural lysis mult sessions T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
62264 Epidural lysis on single day T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
62268 Drain spinal cord cyst T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
62269 Needle biopsy, spinal cord T 0685 6.0729 373.79 115.47 74.76
62270 Spinal fluid tap, diagnostic T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
62272 Drain cerebro spinal fluid T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
62273 Inject epidural patch T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
62280 Treat spinal cord lesion T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62281 Treat spinal cord lesion T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62282 Treat spinal canal lesion T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62284 Injection for myelogram N
62287 Percutaneous diskectomy T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
62290 Inject for spine disk x-ray N
62291 Inject for spine disk x-ray N
62292 Injection into disk lesion T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
62294 Injection into spinal artery T 0212 3.0383 187.01 65.96 37.40
62310 Inject spine c/t T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62318 Inject spine w/cath, c/t T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62319 Inject spine w/cath l/s (cd) T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
62350 Implant spinal canal cath T 0223 29.2931 1,803.02 360.60
62351 Implant spinal canal cath T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
62355 Remove spinal canal catheter T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
62360 Insert spine infusion device T 0226 112.0147 6,894.62 1,378.92
62361 Implant spine infusion pump T 0227 183.1974 11,275.98 2,255.20
62362 Implant spine infusion pump T 0227 183.1974 11,275.98 2,255.20
62365 Remove spine infusion device T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
62367 Analyze spine infusion pump S 0691 2.8253 173.90 60.61 34.78
62368 Analyze spine infusion pump S 0691 2.8253 173.90 60.61 34.78
63001 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63003 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63005 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63011 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63012 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63015 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63016 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63017 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63020 Neck spine disk surgery T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63030 Low back disk surgery T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63035 Spinal disk surgery add-on T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63040 Laminotomy, single cervical T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63042 Laminotomy, single lumbar T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63045 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63046 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63047 Removal of spinal lamina T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63048 Remove spinal lamina add-on T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63055 Decompress spinal cord T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63056 Decompress spinal cord T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63057 Decompress spine cord add-on T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63064 Decompress spinal cord T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63066 Decompress spine cord add-on T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63075 Neck spine disk surgery T 0208 43.9030 2,702.27 540.45
63600 Remove spinal cord lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
63610 Stimulation of spinal cord T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
63615 Remove lesion of spinal cord T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
63650 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 56.3855 3,470.58 694.12
63655 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 84.2373 5,184.89 1,036.98
63660 Revise/remove neuroelectrode T 0687 17.1830 1,057.63 423.05 211.53
63685 Insrt/redo spine n generator T 0222 178.1307 10,964.12 2,192.82
63688 Revise/remove neuroreceiver T 0688 33.9521 2,089.79 835.91 417.96
63741 Install spinal shunt T 0228 36.1603 2,225.70 445.14
63744 Revision of spinal shunt T 0228 36.1603 2,225.70 445.14
63746 Removal of spinal shunt T 0109 10.9541 674.24 134.85
64400 N block inj, trigeminal T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64402 N block inj, facial T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64405 N block inj, occipital T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64408 N block inj, vagus T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64410 N block inj, phrenic T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64412 N block inj, spinal accessor T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64413 N block inj, cervical plexus T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64415 N block inj, brachial plexus T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64416 N block cont infuse, b plex T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64417 N block inj, axillary T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64418 N block inj, suprascapular T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64420 N block inj, intercost, sng T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64421 N block inj, intercost, mlt T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64425 N block inj, ilio-ing/hypogi T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64430 N block inj, pudendal T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64435 N block inj, paracervical T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64445 N block inj, sciatic, sng T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64446 N blk inj, sciatic, cont inf T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64447 N block inj fem, single T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64448 N block inj fem, cont inf T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64449 N block inj, lumbar plexus T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64450 N block, other peripheral T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64470 Inj paravertebral c/t T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64472 Inj paravertebral c/t add-on T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s add-on T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64479 Inj foramen epidural c/t T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64480 Inj foramen epidural add-on T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64484 Inj foramen epidural add-on T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64505 N block, spenopalatine gangl T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64508 N block, carotid sinus s/p T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64510 N block, stellate ganglion T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64517 N block inj, hypogas plxs T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64520 N block, lumbar/thoracic T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64530 N block inj, celiac pelus T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64553 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0225 234.1628 14,412.95 2,882.59
64555 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 56.3855 3,470.58 694.12
64560 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 56.3855 3,470.58 694.12
64561 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 56.3855 3,470.58 694.12
64565 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0040 56.3855 3,470.58 694.12
64573 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0225 234.1628 14,412.95 2,882.59
64575 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 84.2373 5,184.89 1,036.98
64577 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 84.2373 5,184.89 1,036.98
64580 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 84.2373 5,184.89 1,036.98
64581 Implant neuroelectrodes S 0061 84.2373 5,184.89 1,036.98
64585 Revise/remove neuroelectrode T 0687 17.1830 1,057.63 423.05 211.53
64590 Insrt/redo perph n generator T 0222 178.1307 10,964.12 2,192.82
64595 Revise/remove neuroreceiver T 0688 33.9521 2,089.79 835.91 417.96
64600 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64605 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64610 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64612 Destroy nerve, face muscle T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64613 Destroy nerve, neck muscle T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64614 Destroy nerve, extrem musc T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64620 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64622 Destr paravertebrl nerve l/s T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64623 Destr paravertebral n add-on T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64626 Destr paravertebrl nerve c/t T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64627 Destr paravertebral n add-on T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64630 Injection treatment of nerve T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64640 Injection treatment of nerve T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
64650 Chemodenerv eccrine glands T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64653 Chemodenerv eccrine glands T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
64680 Injection treatment of nerve T 0207 6.3788 392.62 86.92 78.52
64681 Injection treatment of nerve T 0203 12.4432 765.89 240.33 153.18
64702 Revise finger/toe nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64704 Revise hand/foot nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64708 Revise arm/leg nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64712 Revision of sciatic nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64713 Revision of arm nerve(s) T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64714 Revise low back nerve(s) T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64716 Revision of cranial nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64718 Revise ulnar nerve at elbow T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64719 Revise ulnar nerve at wrist T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64722 Relieve pressure on nerve(s) T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64726 Release foot/toe nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64727 Internal nerve revision T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64732 Incision of brow nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64734 Incision of cheek nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64736 Incision of chin nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64738 Incision of jaw nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64740 Incision of tongue nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64742 Incision of facial nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64744 Incise nerve, back of head T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64746 Incise diaphragm nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64761 Incision of pelvis nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64763 Incise hip/thigh nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64766 Incise hip/thigh nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64771 Sever cranial nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64772 Incision of spinal nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64774 Remove skin nerve lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64776 Remove digit nerve lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64778 Digit nerve surgery add-on T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64782 Remove limb nerve lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64783 Limb nerve surgery add-on T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64784 Remove nerve lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64786 Remove sciatic nerve lesion T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64787 Implant nerve end T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64788 Remove skin nerve lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64790 Removal of nerve lesion T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64792 Removal of nerve lesion T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64795 Biopsy of nerve T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64802 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64804 Remove sympathetic nerves CH T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64820 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
64821 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
64822 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
64823 Remove sympathetic nerves T 0054 25.8425 1,590.63 318.13
64831 Repair of digit nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64832 Repair nerve add-on T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64834 Repair of hand or foot nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64835 Repair of hand or foot nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64836 Repair of hand or foot nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64837 Repair nerve add-on T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64840 Repair of leg nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64856 Repair/transpose nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64857 Repair arm/leg nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64858 Repair sciatic nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64859 Nerve surgery T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64861 Repair of arm nerves T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64862 Repair of low back nerves T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64864 Repair of facial nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64865 Repair of facial nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64870 Fusion of facial/other nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64872 Subsequent repair of nerve T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64874 Repairrevise nerve add-on T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64885 Nerve graft, head or neck T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64886 Nerve graft, head or neck T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64890 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64891 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64892 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64893 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64895 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64896 Nerve graft, hand or foot T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64897 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64898 Nerve graft, arm or leg T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64901 Nerve graft add-on T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64902 Nerve graft add-on T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64905 Nerve pedicle transfer T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64907 Nerve pedicle transfer T 0221 33.3035 2,049.86 463.62 409.97
64999 Nervous system surgery T 0204 2.2491 138.43 40.13 27.69
65091 Revise eye T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65093 Revise eye with implant CH T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65101 Removal of eye T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65103 Remove eye/insert implant T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65105 Remove eye/attach implant T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65110 Removal of eye T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65112 Remove eye/revise socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65114 Remove eye/revise socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65125 Revise ocular implant T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
65130 Insert ocular implant T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
65135 Insert ocular implant T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
65140 Attach ocular implant T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65150 Revise ocular implant T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
65155 Reinsert ocular implant T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
65175 Removal of ocular implant T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
65205 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
65210 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
65220 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
65222 Remove foreign body from eye S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
65235 Remove foreign body from eye T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65260 Remove foreign body from eye T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
65265 Remove foreign body from eye T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
65270 Repair of eye wound T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
65272 Repair of eye wound T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65275 Repair of eye wound T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65280 Repair of eye wound T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
65285 Repair of eye wound T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
65286 Repair of eye wound T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
65290 Repair of eye socket wound T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
65400 Removal of eye lesion T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65410 Biopsy of cornea T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65420 Removal of eye lesion T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65426 Removal of eye lesion T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65430 Corneal smear S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
65435 Curette/treat cornea T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
65436 Curette/treat cornea T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65450 Treatment of corneal lesion S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
65600 Revision of cornea T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
65710 Corneal transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65730 Corneal transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65750 Corneal transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65755 Corneal transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65770 Revise cornea with implant CH T 0293 50.6347 3,116.62 1,100.34 623.32
65772 Correction of astigmatism T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65775 Correction of astigmatism T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65780 Ocular reconst, transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65781 Ocular reconst, transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65782 Ocular reconst, transplant T 0244 37.9446 2,335.53 803.26 467.11
65800 Drainage of eye T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65805 Drainage of eye T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65810 Drainage of eye T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65815 Drainage of eye T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65820 Relieve inner eye pressure T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
65850 Incision of eye T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65855 Laser surgery of eye T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
65860 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
65865 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65870 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65875 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65880 Incise inner eye adhesions T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65900 Remove eye lesion T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
65920 Remove implant of eye T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
65930 Remove blood clot from eye T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66020 Injection treatment of eye T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
66030 Injection treatment of eye T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
66130 Remove eye lesion T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66150 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66155 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66160 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66165 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66170 Glaucoma surgery T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66172 Incision of eye CH T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66180 Implant eye shunt T 0673 37.3057 2,296.20 649.56 459.24
66185 Revise eye shunt T 0673 37.3057 2,296.20 649.56 459.24
66220 Repair eye lesion T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
66225 Repair/graft eye lesion T 0673 37.3057 2,296.20 649.56 459.24
66250 Follow-up surgery of eye T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
66500 Incision of iris T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
66505 Incision of iris T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
66600 Remove iris and lesion T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66605 Removal of iris T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66625 Removal of iris T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
66630 Removal of iris T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66635 Removal of iris T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66680 Repair irisciliary body T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66682 Repair irisciliary body T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66700 Destruction, ciliary body T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
66710 Ciliary transsleral therapy T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
66711 Ciliary endoscopic ablation T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
66720 Destruction, ciliary body T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
66740 Destruction, ciliary body T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66761 Revision of iris T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
66762 Revision of iris T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
66770 Removal of inner eye lesion T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
66820 Incision, secondary cataract T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
66821 After cataract laser surgery T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
66825 Reposition intraocular lens T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
66830 Removal of lens lesion T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
66840 Removal of lens material T 0245 14.5427 895.12 217.05 179.02
66850 Removal of lens material T 0249 28.5043 1,754.47 524.67 350.89
66852 Removal of lens material T 0249 28.5043 1,754.47 524.67 350.89
66920 Extraction of lens T 0249 28.5043 1,754.47 524.67 350.89
66930 Extraction of lens T 0249 28.5043 1,754.47 524.67 350.89
66940 Extraction of lens T 0245 14.5427 895.12 217.05 179.02
66982 Cataract surgery, complex T 0246 23.5664 1,450.54 495.96 290.11
66983 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage T 0246 23.5664 1,450.54 495.96 290.11
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage T 0246 23.5664 1,450.54 495.96 290.11
66985 Insert lens prosthesis T 0246 23.5664 1,450.54 495.96 290.11
66986 Exchange lens prosthesis T 0246 23.5664 1,450.54 495.96 290.11
66990 Ophthalmic endoscope add-on N
66999 Eye surgery procedure T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
67005 Partial removal of eye fluid T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67015 Release of eye fluid T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67025 Replace eye fluid T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67027 Implant eye drug system T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67028 Injection eye drug T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
67030 Incise inner eye strands T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67031 Laser surgery, eye strands T 0247 5.1266 315.55 104.31 63.11
67036 Removal of inner eye fluid T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67038 Strip retinal membrane T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67039 Laser treatment of retina T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67040 Laser treatment of retina T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67101 Repair detached retina T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67105 Repair detached retina T 0248 5.0285 309.51 95.08 61.90
67107 Repair detached retina T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67108 Repair detached retina T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67110 Repair detached retina T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67112 Rerepair detached retina T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
67115 Release encircling material T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67120 Remove eye implant material T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67121 Remove eye implant material T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67141 Treatment of retina T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
67145 Treatment of retina T 0248 5.0285 309.51 95.08 61.90
67208 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67210 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0248 5.0285 309.51 95.08 61.90
67218 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0236 16.3433 1,005.95 201.19
67220 Treatment of choroid lesion T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
67221 Ocular photodynamic ther T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
67225 Eye photodynamic ther add-on T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
67227 Treatment of retinal lesion CH T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67228 Treatment of retinal lesion T 0248 5.0285 309.51 95.08 61.90
67250 Reinforce eye wall T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67255 Reinforce/graft eye wall T 0237 26.9305 1,657.60 331.52
67299 Eye surgery procedure T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
67311 Revise eye muscle T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67312 Revise two eye muscles T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67314 Revise eye muscle T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67316 Revise two eye muscles T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67318 Revise eye muscle(s) T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67320 Revise eye muscle(s) add-on T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67331 Eye surgery follow-up add-on T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67332 Rerevise eye muscles add-on T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67334 Revise eye muscle w/suture T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67335 Eye suture during surgery T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67340 Revise eye muscle add-on T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67343 Release eye tissue T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67345 Destroy nerve of eye muscle T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67350 Biopsy eye muscle T 0699 13.9509 858.69 171.74
67399 Eye muscle surgery procedure T 0243 21.2885 1,310.33 431.09 262.07
67400 Explore/biopsy eye socket T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67405 Explore/drain eye socket T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67412 Explore/treat eye socket T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67413 Explore/treat eye socket T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67414 Explr/decompress eye socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67415 Aspiration, orbital contents T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67420 Explore/treat eye socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67430 Explore/treat eye socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67440 Explore/drain eye socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67445 Explr/decompress eye socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67450 Explore/biopsy eye socket T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67500 Inject/treat eye socket S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
67505 Inject/treat eye socket T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67515 Inject/treat eye socket T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67550 Insert eye socket implant T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67560 Revise eye socket implant T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67570 Decompress optic nerve T 0242 35.5217 2,186.40 597.36 437.28
67599 Orbit surgery procedure T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67700 Drainage of eyelid abscess T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67710 Incision of eyelid T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
67715 Incision of eyelid fold T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67800 Remove eyelid lesion T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67801 Remove eyelid lesions T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
67805 Remove eyelid lesions T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67808 Remove eyelid lesion(s) T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67810 Biopsy of eyelid T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67820 Revise eyelashes S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
67825 Revise eyelashes T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
67830 Revise eyelashes T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
67835 Revise eyelashes T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67840 Remove eyelid lesion T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
67850 Treat eyelid lesion T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
67875 Closure of eyelid by suture T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
67880 Revision of eyelid T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
67882 Revision of eyelid T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67900 Repair brow defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67901 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67902 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67903 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67904 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67906 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67908 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67909 Revise eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67911 Revise eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67912 Correction eyelid w/implant T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67914 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67915 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67916 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67917 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67921 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67922 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67923 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67924 Repair eyelid defect T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67930 Repair eyelid wound T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67935 Repair eyelid wound T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67938 Remove eyelid foreign body S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
67950 Revision of eyelid T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67961 Revision of eyelid T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67966 Revision of eyelid T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67971 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67973 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67974 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
67975 Reconstruction of eyelid T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
67999 Revision of eyelid T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
68020 Incise/drain eyelid lining T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68040 Treatment of eyelid lesions S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
68100 Biopsy of eyelid lining T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
68110 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0699 13.9509 858.69 171.74
68115 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68130 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
68135 Remove eyelid lining lesion T 0239 6.9354 426.88 85.38
68200 Treat eyelid by injection S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
68320 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68325 Revise/graft eyelid lining CH T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68326 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68328 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68330 Revise eyelid lining T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
68335 Revise/graft eyelid lining T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68340 Separate eyelid adhesions T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68360 Revise eyelid lining T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
68362 Revise eyelid lining T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
68371 Harvest eye tissue, alograft T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
68399 Eyelid lining surgery T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
68400 Incise/drain tear gland T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
68420 Incise/drain tear sac T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68440 Incise tear duct opening T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
68500 Removal of tear gland T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68505 Partial removal, tear gland T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68510 Biopsy of tear gland T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68520 Removal of tear sac T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68525 Biopsy of tear sac T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68530 Clearance of tear duct T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68540 Remove tear gland lesion T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68550 Remove tear gland lesion CH T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68700 Repair tear ducts T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68705 Revise tear duct opening T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
68720 Create tear sac drain CH T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68745 Create tear duct drain T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68750 Create tear duct drain CH T 0241 24.8502 1,529.55 384.47 305.91
68760 Close tear duct opening CH S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
68761 Close tear duct opening S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
68770 Close tear system fistula T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68801 Dilate tear duct opening S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
68810 Probe nasolacrimal duct S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
68811 Probe nasolacrimal duct T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68815 Probe nasolacrimal duct T 0240 17.0126 1,047.14 307.90 209.43
68840 Explore/irrigate tear ducts CH S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
68850 Injection for tear sac x-ray N
68899 Tear duct system surgery CH T 0238 2.8099 172.95 34.59
69000 Drain external ear lesion T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
69005 Drain external ear lesion T 0008 17.4686 1,075.21 215.04
69020 Drain outer ear canal lesion T 0006 1.4821 91.22 21.76 18.24
69100 Biopsy of external ear T 0019 4.0123 246.96 71.87 49.39
69105 Biopsy of external ear canal T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
69110 Remove external ear, partial T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
69120 Removal of external ear T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69140 Remove ear canal lesion(s) T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69145 Remove ear canal lesion(s) T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
69150 Extensive ear canal surgery T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
69200 Clear outer ear canal X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
69205 Clear outer ear canal T 0022 19.9760 1,229.54 354.45 245.91
69210 Remove impacted ear wax X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
69220 Clean out mastoid cavity T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
69222 Clean out mastoid cavity CH T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
69300 Revise external ear T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69310 Rebuild outer ear canal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69320 Rebuild outer ear canal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69399 Outer ear surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69400 Inflate middle ear canal T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69401 Inflate middle ear canal T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69405 Catheterize middle ear canal T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
69420 Incision of eardrum T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69421 Incision of eardrum T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
69424 Remove ventilating tube T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
69433 Create eardrum opening T 0252 7.7261 475.55 111.84 95.11
69436 Create eardrum opening T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
69440 Exploration of middle ear T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69450 Eardrum revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69501 Mastoidectomy T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69502 Mastoidectomy T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69505 Remove mastoid structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69511 Extensive mastoid surgery T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69530 Extensive mastoid surgery T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69540 Remove ear lesion T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
69550 Remove ear lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69552 Remove ear lesion T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69601 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69602 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69603 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69604 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69605 Mastoid surgery revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69610 Repair of eardrum T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69620 Repair of eardrum T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69631 Repair eardrum structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69632 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69633 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69635 Repair eardrum structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69636 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69637 Rebuild eardrum structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69641 Revise middle earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69642 Revise middle earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69643 Revise middle earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69644 Revise middle earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69645 Revise middle earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69646 Revise middle earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69650 Release middle ear bone T 0254 23.1564 1,425.30 321.35 285.06
69660 Revise middle ear bone T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69661 Revise middle ear bone T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69662 Revise middle ear bone T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69666 Repair middle ear structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69667 Repair middle ear structures T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69670 Remove mastoid air cells T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69676 Remove middle ear nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69700 Close mastoid fistula T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69711 Remove/repair hearing aid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69714 Implant temple bone w/stimul T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69715 Temple bne implnt w/stimulat T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69717 Temple bone implant revision T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69718 Revise temple bone implant T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69720 Release facial nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69725 Release facial nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69740 Repair facial nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69745 Repair facial nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69799 Middle ear surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69801 Incise inner ear T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69802 Incise inner ear T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69805 Explore inner ear T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69806 Explore inner ear T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69820 Establish inner ear window T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69840 Revise inner ear window T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69905 Remove inner ear T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69910 Remove inner earmastoid T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69915 Incise inner ear nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69930 Implant cochlear device T 0259 406.8232 25,040.37 8,698.43 5,008.07
69949 Inner ear surgery procedure T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69955 Release facial nerve T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69960 Release inner ear canal T 0256 37.7719 2,324.90 464.98
69979 Temporal bone surgery T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
69990 Microsurgery add-on N
70010 Contrast x-ray of brain S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
70015 Contrast x-ray of brain S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
70030 X-ray eye for foreign body X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70100 X-ray exam of jaw X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70110 X-ray exam of jaw X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70120 X-ray exam of mastoids X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70130 X-ray exam of mastoids X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70134 X-ray exam of middle ear X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
70140 X-ray exam of facial bones X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70150 X-ray exam of facial bones X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70160 X-ray exam of nasal bones X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70170 X-ray exam of tear duct X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
70190 X-ray exam of eye sockets X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70200 X-ray exam of eye sockets X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70210 X-ray exam of sinuses X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70220 X-ray exam of sinuses X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70240 X-ray exam, pituitary saddle X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70250 X-ray exam of skull X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70260 X-ray exam of skull X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
70300 X-ray exam of teeth X 0262 0.5818 35.81 7.16
70310 X-ray exam of teeth X 0262 0.5818 35.81 7.16
70320 Full mouth x-ray of teeth X 0262 0.5818 35.81 7.16
70328 X-ray exam of jaw joint X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70330 X-ray exam of jaw joints X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70332 X-ray exam of jaw joint S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
70336 Magnetic image, jaw joint S 0335 4.6629 287.01 114.80 57.40
70350 X-ray head for orthodontia X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70355 Panoramic x-ray of jaws X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70360 X-ray exam of neck X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70370 Throat x-rayfluoroscopy X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
70371 Speech evaluation, complex X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
70373 Contrast x-ray of larynx X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
70380 X-ray exam of salivary gland X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
70390 X-ray exam of salivary duct X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
70450 Ct head/brain w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
70460 Ct head/brain w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
70470 Ct head/brain w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
70480 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
70481 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
70482 Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
70486 Ct maxillofacial w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
70487 Ct maxillofacial w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
70488 Ct maxillofacial w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
70490 Ct soft tissue neck w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
70491 Ct soft tissue neck w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
70492 Ct sft tsue nck w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
70496 Ct angiography, head S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
70498 Ct angiography, neck S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
70540 Mri orbit/face/neck w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
70542 Mri orbit/face/neck w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
70543 Mri orbt/fac/nck w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
70544 Mr angiography head w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
70545 Mr angiography head w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
70546 Mr angiograph head w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
70547 Mr angiography neck w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
70548 Mr angiography neck w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
70549 Mr angiograph neck w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
70551 Mri brain w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
70552 Mri brain w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
70553 Mri brain w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
70557 Mri brain w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
70558 Mri brain w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
70559 Mri brain w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
71010 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71015 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71020 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71021 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71022 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71023 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
71030 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71034 Chest x-ray and fluoroscopy X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
71035 Chest x-ray X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71040 Contrast x-ray of bronchi X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
71060 Contrast x-ray of bronchi X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
71090 X-raypacemaker insertion X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
71100 X-ray exam of ribs X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71101 X-ray exam of ribs/chest X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71110 X-ray exam of ribs X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71111 X-ray exam of ribs/chest X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
71120 X-ray exam of breastbone X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71130 X-ray exam of breastbone X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
71250 Ct thorax w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
71260 Ct thorax w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
71270 Ct thorax w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
71275 Ct angiography, chest S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
71550 Mri chest w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
71551 Mri chest w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
71552 Mri chest w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
72010 X-ray exam of spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72020 X-ray exam of spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72040 X-ray exam of neck spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72050 X-ray exam of neck spine X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
72052 X-ray exam of neck spine X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
72069 X-ray exam of trunk spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72070 X-ray exam of thoracic spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72072 X-ray exam of thoracic spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72074 X-ray exam of thoracic spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72080 X-ray exam of trunk spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72090 X-ray exam of trunk spine X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
72100 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72110 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
72114 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
72120 X-ray exam of lower spine X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
72125 Ct neck spine w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
72126 Ct neck spine w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
72127 Ct neck spine w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
72128 Ct chest spine w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
72129 Ct chest spine w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
72130 Ct chest spine w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
72131 Ct lumbar spine w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
72132 Ct lumbar spine w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
72133 Ct lumbar spine w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
72141 Mri neck spine w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
72142 Mri neck spine w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
72146 Mri chest spine w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
72147 Mri chest spine w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
72148 Mri lumbar spine w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
72149 Mri lumbar spine w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
72156 Mri neck spine w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
72157 Mri chest spine w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
72158 Mri lumbar spine w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
72170 X-ray exam of pelvis X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72190 X-ray exam of pelvis X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72191 Ct angiograph pelv w/ow/dye S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
72192 Ct pelvis w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
72193 Ct pelvis w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
72194 Ct pelvis w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
72195 Mri pelvis w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
72196 Mri pelvis w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
72197 Mri pelvis w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
72200 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72202 X-ray exam sacroiliac joints X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72220 X-ray exam of tailbone X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
72240 Contrast x-ray of neck spine S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
72255 Contrast x-ray, thorax spine S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
72265 Contrast x-ray, lower spine S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
72270 Contrast x-ray, spine S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
72275 Epidurography S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
72285 X-ray c/t spine disk S 0388 14.2706 878.37 289.72 175.67
72295 X-ray of lower spine disk S 0388 14.2706 878.37 289.72 175.67
73000 X-ray exam of collar bone X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73010 X-ray exam of shoulder blade X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73020 X-ray exam of shoulder X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73030 X-ray exam of shoulder X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73040 Contrast x-ray of shoulder S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73050 X-ray exam of shoulders X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73060 X-ray exam of humerus X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73070 X-ray exam of elbow X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73080 X-ray exam of elbow X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73085 Contrast x-ray of elbow S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73090 X-ray exam of forearm X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73092 X-ray exam of arm, infant X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73100 X-ray exam of wrist X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73110 X-ray exam of wrist X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73115 Contrast x-ray of wrist S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73120 X-ray exam of hand X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73130 X-ray exam of hand X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73140 X-ray exam of finger(s) X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73200 Ct upper extremity w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
73201 Ct upper extremity w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
73202 Ct uppr extremity w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
73206 Ct angio upr extrm w/ow/dye S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
73218 Mri upper extremity w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
73219 Mri upper extremity w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
73220 Mri uppr extremity w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
73221 Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
73222 Mri joint upr extrem w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
73223 Mri joint upr extr w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
73500 X-ray exam of hip X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73510 X-ray exam of hip X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73520 X-ray exam of hips X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
73525 Contrast x-ray of hip S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73530 X-ray exam of hip X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
73540 X-ray exam of pelviships X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73542 X-ray exam, sacroiliac joint S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73550 X-ray exam of thigh X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73560 X-ray exam of knee, 1 or 2 X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73562 X-ray exam of knee, 3 X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73564 X-ray exam, knee, 4 or more X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73565 X-ray exam of knees X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73580 Contrast x-ray of knee joint S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73590 X-ray exam of lower leg X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73592 X-ray exam of leg, infant X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73600 X-ray exam of ankle X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73610 X-ray exam of ankle X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73615 Contrast x-ray of ankle S 0275 3.7021 227.87 69.09 45.57
73620 X-ray exam of foot X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73630 X-ray exam of foot X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73650 X-ray exam of heel X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73660 X-ray exam of toe(s) X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
73700 Ct lower extremity w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
73701 Ct lower extremity w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
73702 Ct lwr extremity w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
73706 Ct angio lwr extr w/ow/dye S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
73718 Mri lower extremity w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
73719 Mri lower extremity w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
73720 Mri lwr extremity w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
73721 Mri jnt of lwr extre w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
73722 Mri joint of lwr extr w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
73723 Mri joint lwr extr w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
74000 X-ray exam of abdomen X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
74010 X-ray exam of abdomen X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
74020 X-ray exam of abdomen X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
74022 X-ray exam series, abdomen X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
74150 Ct abdomen w/o dye S 0332 3.1631 194.69 75.24 38.94
74160 Ct abdomen w/dye S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
74170 Ct abdomen w/ow/dye S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
74175 Ct angio abdom w/ow/dye S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
74181 Mri abdomen w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
74182 Mri abdomen w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
74183 Mri abdomen w/ow/dye S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
74190 X-ray exam of peritoneum X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
74210 Contrst x-ray exam of throat S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74220 Contrast x-ray, esophagus S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74230 Cine/vid x-ray, throat/esoph S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74235 Remove esophagus obstruction CH S 0257 0.9770 60.14 12.03
74240 X-ray exam, upper gi tract S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74241 X-ray exam, upper gi tract S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74245 X-ray exam, upper gi tract S 0277 2.2764 140.11 54.63 28.02
74246 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74247 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74249 Contrst x-ray uppr gi tract S 0277 2.2764 140.11 54.63 28.02
74250 X-ray exam of small bowel S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74251 X-ray exam of small bowel S 0277 2.2764 140.11 54.63 28.02
74260 X-ray exam of small bowel CH S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74270 Contrast x-ray exam of colon S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74280 Contrast x-ray exam of colon S 0277 2.2764 140.11 54.63 28.02
74283 Contrast x-ray exam of colon S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74290 Contrast x-ray, gallbladder S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74291 Contrast x-rays, gallbladder S 0276 1.4519 89.37 34.97 17.87
74300 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
74301 X-rays at surgery add-on X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
74305 X-ray bile ducts/pancreas X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
74320 Contrast x-ray of bile ducts X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
74327 X-ray bile stone removal S 0296 2.7106 166.84 53.99 33.37
74328 X-ray bile duct endoscopy N
74329 X-ray for pancreas endoscopy N
74330 X-ray bile/panc endoscopy N
74340 X-ray guide for GI tube X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
74350 X-ray guide, stomach tube X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
74355 X-ray guide, intestinal tube X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
74360 X-ray guide, GI dilation CH S 0257 0.9770 60.14 12.03
74363 X-ray, bile duct dilation S 0297 3.6483 224.56 89.82 44.91
74400 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74410 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74415 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74420 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74425 Contrst x-ray, urinary tract S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74430 Contrast x-ray, bladder S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74440 X-ray, male genital tract S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74445 X-ray exam of penis S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74450 X-ray, urethra/bladder S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74455 X-ray, urethra/bladder S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
74470 X-ray exam of kidney lesion X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
74475 X-ray control, cath insert S 0297 3.6483 224.56 89.82 44.91
74480 X-ray control, cath insert S 0296 2.7106 166.84 53.99 33.37
74485 X-ray guide, GU dilation S 0296 2.7106 166.84 53.99 33.37
74710 X-ray measurement of pelvis X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
74740 X-ray, female genital tract X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
74742 X-ray, fallopian tube X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
74775 X-ray exam of perineum S 0278 2.4721 152.16 60.84 30.43
75552 Heart mri for morph w/o dye S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
75553 Heart mri for morph w/dye S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
75554 Cardiac MRI/function S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
75555 Cardiac MRI/limited study S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
75600 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75605 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75625 Contrast x-ray exam of aorta S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75630 X-ray aorta, leg arteries S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75635 Ct angio abdominal arteries S 0662 4.9203 302.85 118.88 60.57
75650 Artery x-rays, headneck S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75658 Artery x-rays, arm S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75660 Artery x-rays, headneck S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75662 Artery x-rays, headneck S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75665 Artery x-rays, headneck S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75671 Artery x-rays, headneck S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75676 Artery x-rays, neck S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75680 Artery x-rays, neck S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75685 Artery x-rays, spine S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75705 Artery x-rays, spine S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75710 Artery x-rays, arm/leg S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75716 Artery x-rays, arms/legs S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75722 Artery x-rays, kidney S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75724 Artery x-rays, kidneys S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75726 Artery x-rays, abdomen S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75731 Artery x-rays, adrenal gland S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75733 Artery x-rays, adrenals S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75736 Artery x-rays, pelvis S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75741 Artery x-rays, lung S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75743 Artery x-rays, lungs S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75746 Artery x-rays, lung S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75756 Artery x-rays, chest S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75774 Artery x-ray, each vessel S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75790 Visualize A-V shunt S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75801 Lymph vessel x-ray, arm/leg X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
75803 Lymph vessel x-ray,arms/legs X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
75805 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
75807 Lymph vessel x-ray, trunk X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
75809 Nonvascular shunt, x-ray X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
75810 Vein x-ray, spleen/liver S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75820 Vein x-ray, arm/leg S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75822 Vein x-ray, arms/legs S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75825 Vein x-ray, trunk S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75827 Vein x-ray, chest S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75831 Vein x-ray, kidney S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75833 Vein x-ray, kidneys S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75840 Vein x-ray, adrenal gland S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75842 Vein x-ray, adrenal glands S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75860 Vein x-ray, neck S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75870 Vein x-ray, skull S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75872 Vein x-ray, skull S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75880 Vein x-ray, eye socket S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75885 Vein x-ray, liver S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75887 Vein x-ray, liver S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75889 Vein x-ray, liver S 0280 20.9479 1,289.36 353.85 257.87
75891 Vein x-ray, liver S 0279 9.6539 594.21 150.03 118.84
75893 Venous sampling by catheter CH Q 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75894 X-rays, transcath therapy CH S 0298 8.4904 522.59 209.02 104.52
75896 X-rays, transcath therapy CH S 0298 8.4904 522.59 209.02 104.52
75898 Follow-up angiography X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
75901 Remove cva device obstruct X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
75902 Remove cva lumen obstruct X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
75940 X-ray placement, vein filter CH S 0298 8.4904 522.59 209.02 104.52
75945 Intravascular us S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
75946 Intravascular us add-on S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
75960 Transcath iv stent rsi S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75961 Retrieval, broken catheter S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75962 Repair arterial blockage S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75964 Repair artery blockage, each S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75966 Repair arterial blockage S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75968 Repair artery blockage, each S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75970 Vascular biopsy S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75978 Repair venous blockage S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75980 Contrast xray exam bile duct S 0297 3.6483 224.56 89.82 44.91
75982 Contrast xray exam bile duct S 0297 3.6483 224.56 89.82 44.91
75984 Xray control catheter change X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
75989 Abscess drainage under x-ray N
75992 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75993 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75994 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75995 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75996 Atherectomy, x-ray exam CH S 0668 6.3684 391.98 88.26 78.40
75998 Fluoroguide for vein device N
76000 Fluoroscope examination X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
76001 Fluoroscope exam, extensive N
76003 Needle localization by x-ray N
76005 Fluoroguide for spine inject N
76006 X-ray stress view X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76010 X-ray, nose to rectum X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76012 Percut vertebroplasty fluor S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
76013 Percut vertebroplasty, ct S 0274 2.6182 161.15 64.46 32.23
76020 X-rays for bone age X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76040 X-rays, bone evaluation CH X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76061 X-rays, bone survey X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
76062 X-rays, bone survey X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
76065 X-rays, bone evaluation CH X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76066 Joint survey, single view X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76070 Ct bone density, axial S 0288 1.2005 73.89 14.78
76071 Ct bone density, peripheral S 0282 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
76075 Dxa bone density, axial S 0288 1.2005 73.89 14.78
76076 Dxa bone density/peripheral S 0665 0.5569 34.28 6.86
76077 Dxa bone density/v-fracture X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76078 Radiographic absorptiometry CH X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
76080 X-ray exam of fistula X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
76086 X-ray of mammary duct X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
76088 X-ray of mammary ducts X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
76095 Stereotactic breast biopsy X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
76096 X-ray of needle wire, breast X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
76098 X-ray exam, breast specimen X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76100 X-ray exam of body section X 0261 1.2515 77.03 15.41
76101 Complex body section x-ray X 0263 1.7120 105.38 23.77 21.08
76102 Complex body section x-rays X 0264 2.9791 183.37 70.84 36.67
76120 Cine/video x-rays X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
76125 Cine/video x-rays add-on X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76150 X-ray exam, dry process X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76350 Special x-ray contrast study N
76355 Ct scan for localization S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
76360 Ct scan for needle biopsy S 0283 4.1858 257.64 102.17 51.53
76362 Ct guide for tissue ablation S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
76370 Ct scan for therapy guide S 0282 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
76376 3d render w/o postprocess X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
76377 3d rendering w/postprocess S 0282 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
76380 CAT scan follow-up study S 0282 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
76393 Mr guidance for needle place S 0335 4.6629 287.01 114.80 57.40
76394 Mri for tissue ablation S 0335 4.6629 287.01 114.80 57.40
76400 Magnetic image, bone marrow S 0335 4.6629 287.01 114.80 57.40
76496 Fluoroscopic procedure X 0272 1.2985 79.92 31.64 15.98
76497 Ct procedure S 0282 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
76498 Mri procedure S 0335 4.6629 287.01 114.80 57.40
76499 Radiographic procedure X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
76506 Echo exam of head S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76510 Ophth us, bquant a S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76511 Ophth us, quant a only S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76512 Ophth us, b w/non-quant a S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76513 Echo exam of eye, water bath S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76514 Echo exam of eye, thickness X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
76516 Echo exam of eye S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76519 Echo exam of eye S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76529 Echo exam of eye S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76536 Us exam of head and neck S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76604 Us exam, chest, b-scan CH S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76645 Us exam, breast(s) S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76700 Us exam, abdom, complete S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76705 Echo exam of abdomen S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76770 Us exam abdo back wall, comp S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76775 Us exam abdo back wall, lim S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76778 Us exam kidney transplant S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76800 Us exam, spinal canal S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76801 Ob us 14 wks, single fetus S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76802 Ob us 14 wks, add'l fetus S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76805 Ob us /= 14 wks, sngl fetus S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76810 Ob us /= 14 wks, addl fetus S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76811 Ob us, detailed, sngl fetus S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
76812 Ob us, detailed, addl fetus CH S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76815 Ob us, limited, fetus(s) S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76816 Ob us, follow-up, per fetus S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76817 Transvaginal us, obstetric CH S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76818 Fetal biophys profile w/nst S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76819 Fetal biophys profil w/o nst S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76820 Umbilical artery echo S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
76821 Middle cerebral artery echo S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
76825 Echo exam of fetal heart CH S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
76826 Echo exam of fetal heart S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
76827 Echo exam of fetal heart CH S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
76828 Echo exam of fetal heart S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
76830 Transvaginal us, non-ob S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76831 Echo exam, uterus S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
76856 Us exam, pelvic, complete S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76857 Us exam, pelvic, limited S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76870 Us exam, scrotum S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76872 Us, transrectal S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76873 Echograp trans r, pros study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76880 Us exam, extremity S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76885 Us exam infant hips, dynamic S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76886 Us exam infant hips, static CH S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76930 Echo guide, cardiocentesis S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76932 Echo guide for heart biopsy CH S 0309 2.1284 131.01 26.20
76936 Echo guide for artery repair CH S 0309 2.1284 131.01 26.20
76937 Us guide, vascular access N
76940 Us guide, tissue ablation S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76941 Echo guide for transfusion S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76942 Echo guide for biopsy S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76945 Echo guide, villus sampling S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76946 Echo guide for amniocentesis S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76948 Echo guide, ova aspiration CH S 0309 2.1284 131.01 26.20
76950 Echo guidance radiotherapy S 0268 1.1967 73.66 14.73
76965 Echo guidance radiotherapy CH S 0309 2.1284 131.01 26.20
76970 Ultrasound exam follow-up S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
76975 GI endoscopic ultrasound S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76977 Us bone density measure X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
76986 Ultrasound guide intraoper S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
76999 Echo examination procedure S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
77280 Set radiation therapy field X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77285 Set radiation therapy field X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77290 Set radiation therapy field X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77295 Set radiation therapy field X 0310 14.0578 865.27 325.27 173.05
77299 Radiation therapy planning X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77300 Radiation therapy dose plan X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77301 Radiotherapy dose plan, imrt X 0310 14.0578 865.27 325.27 173.05
77305 Teletx isodose plan simple X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77310 Teletx isodose plan intermed X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77315 Teletx isodose plan complex X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77321 Special teletx port plan X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77326 Brachytx isodose calc simp X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77327 Brachytx isodose calc interm X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77328 Brachytx isodose plan compl X 0305 4.0232 247.63 91.38 49.53
77331 Special radiation dosimetry X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77332 Radiation treatment aid(s) X 0303 2.9637 182.42 66.95 36.48
77333 Radiation treatment aid(s) X 0303 2.9637 182.42 66.95 36.48
77334 Radiation treatment aid(s) X 0303 2.9637 182.42 66.95 36.48
77336 Radiation physics consult X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77370 Radiation physics consult X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77399 External radiation dosimetry X 0304 1.6062 98.86 39.54 19.77
77401 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77402 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77403 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77404 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77406 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77407 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77408 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77409 Radiation treatment delivery S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77411 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77412 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77413 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77414 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77416 Radiation treatment delivery S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77417 Radiology port film(s) X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
77418 Radiation tx delivery, imrt S 0412 5.5021 338.66 67.73
77421 Stereoscopic x-ray guidance CH S 0257 0.9770 60.14 12.03
77422 Neutron beam tx, simple S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77423 Neutron beam tx, complex S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77470 Special radiation treatment S 0299 6.0322 371.29 74.26
77520 Proton trmt, simple w/o comp S 0664 18.4698 1,136.83 227.37
77522 Proton trmt, simple w/comp S 0664 18.4698 1,136.83 227.37
77523 Proton trmt, intermediate S 0667 22.0972 1,360.10 272.02
77525 Proton treatment, complex S 0667 22.0972 1,360.10 272.02
77600 Hyperthermia treatment S 0314 3.6583 225.17 66.65 45.03
77605 Hyperthermia treatment S 0314 3.6583 225.17 66.65 45.03
77610 Hyperthermia treatment S 0314 3.6583 225.17 66.65 45.03
77615 Hyperthermia treatment S 0314 3.6583 225.17 66.65 45.03
77620 Hyperthermia treatment S 0314 3.6583 225.17 66.65 45.03
77750 Infuse radioactive materials S 0301 2.2670 139.54 27.91
77761 Apply intrcav radiat simple S 0312 5.0185 308.89 61.78
77762 Apply intrcav radiat interm S 0312 5.0185 308.89 61.78
77763 Apply intrcav radiat compl S 0312 5.0185 308.89 61.78
77776 Apply interstit radiat simpl S 0312 5.0185 308.89 61.78
77777 Apply interstit radiat inter S 0312 5.0185 308.89 61.78
77778 Apply interstit radiat compl S 0651 16.6585 1,025.35 205.07
77781 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 13.3939 824.41 164.88
77782 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 13.3939 824.41 164.88
77783 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 13.3939 824.41 164.88
77784 High intensity brachytherapy S 0313 13.3939 824.41 164.88
77789 Apply surface radiation S 0300 1.5004 92.35 18.47
77790 Radiation handling N
77799 Radium/radioisotope therapy CH S 0312 5.0185 308.89 61.78
78000 Thyroid, single uptake S 0389 1.4072 86.61 33.98 17.32
78001 Thyroid, multiple uptakes S 0389 1.4072 86.61 33.98 17.32
78003 Thyroid suppress/stimul S 0392 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
78006 Thyroid imaging with uptake S 0390 2.3732 146.07 58.42 29.21
78007 Thyroid image, mult uptakes S 0391 2.7556 169.61 66.18 33.92
78010 Thyroid imaging S 0390 2.3732 146.07 58.42 29.21
78011 Thyroid imaging with flow S 0390 2.3732 146.07 58.42 29.21
78015 Thyroid met imaging S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78016 Thyroid met imaging/studies S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78018 Thyroid met imaging, body S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78020 Thyroid met uptake S 0399 1.5282 94.06 35.80 18.81
78070 Parathyroid nuclear imaging S 0391 2.7556 169.61 66.18 33.92
78075 Adrenal nuclear imaging S 0391 2.7556 169.61 66.18 33.92
78099 Endocrine nuclear procedure S 0390 2.3732 146.07 58.42 29.21
78102 Bone marrow imaging, ltd S 0400 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
78103 Bone marrow imaging, mult S 0400 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
78104 Bone marrow imaging, body S 0400 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
78110 Plasma volume, single S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78111 Plasma volume, multiple S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78120 Red cell mass, single S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78121 Red cell mass, multiple S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78122 Blood volume S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78130 Red cell survival study S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78135 Red cell survival kinetics S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78140 Red cell sequestration S 0393 3.5902 220.98 82.04 44.20
78185 Spleen imaging S 0400 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
78190 Platelet survival, kinetics S 0392 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
78191 Platelet survival S 0392 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
78195 Lymph system imaging S 0400 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
78199 Blood/lymph nuclear exam S 0400 3.9304 241.92 93.22 48.38
78201 Liver imaging S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78202 Liver imaging with flow S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78205 Liver imaging (3D) S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78206 Liver image (3d) with flow S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78215 Liver and spleen imaging S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78216 Liverspleen image/flow S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78220 Liver function study S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78223 Hepatobiliary imaging S 0394 4.4705 275.16 102.61 55.03
78230 Salivary gland imaging S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78231 Serial salivary imaging S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78232 Salivary gland function exam S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78258 Esophageal motility study S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78261 Gastric mucosa imaging S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78262 Gastroesophageal reflux exam S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78264 Gastric emptying study S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78270 Vit B-12 absorption exam S 0392 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
78271 Vit b-12 absrp exam, int fac S 0392 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
78272 Vit B-12 absorp, combined S 0392 2.0849 128.33 51.33 25.67
78278 Acute GI blood loss imaging S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78282 GI protein loss exam S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78290 Meckel's divert exam S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78291 Leveen/shunt patency exam S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78299 GI nuclear procedure S 0395 3.6937 227.35 89.73 45.47
78300 Bone imaging, limited area S 0396 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
78305 Bone imaging, multiple areas S 0396 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
78306 Bone imaging, whole body S 0396 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
78315 Bone imaging, 3 phase S 0396 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
78320 Bone imaging (3D) S 0396 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
78350 Bone mineral, single photon X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
78399 Musculoskeletal nuclear exam S 0396 4.0166 247.23 95.02 49.45
78414 Non-imaging heart function S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78428 Cardiac shunt imaging S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78445 Vascular flow imaging S 0397 2.2521 138.62 49.58 27.72
78456 Acute venous thrombus image S 0397 2.2521 138.62 49.58 27.72
78457 Venous thrombosis imaging S 0397 2.2521 138.62 49.58 27.72
78458 Ven thrombosis images, bilat S 0397 2.2521 138.62 49.58 27.72
78459 Heart muscle imaging (PET) CH S 0307 11.6773 718.75 287.49 143.75
78460 Heart muscle blood, single S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78461 Heart muscle blood, multiple S 0377 6.7443 415.12 158.84 83.02
78464 Heart image (3d), single S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78465 Heart image (3d), multiple S 0377 6.7443 415.12 158.84 83.02
78466 Heart infarct image S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78468 Heart infarct image (ef) S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78469 Heart infarct image (3D) S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78472 Gated heart, planar, single S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78473 Gated heart, multiple S 0376 4.9770 306.34 119.77 61.27
78478 Heart wall motion add-on S 0399 1.5282 94.06 35.80 18.81
78480 Heart function add-on S 0399 1.5282 94.06 35.80 18.81
78481 Heart first pass, single S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78483 Heart first pass, multiple S 0376 4.9770 306.34 119.77 61.27
78491 Heart image (pet), single CH S 0307 11.6773 718.75 287.49 143.75
78492 Heart image (pet), multiple S 0307 11.6773 718.75 287.49 143.75
78494 Heart image, spect S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78496 Heart first pass add-on S 0399 1.5282 94.06 35.80 18.81
78499 Cardiovascular nuclear exam S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
78580 Lung perfusion imaging S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78584 Lung V/Q image single breath S 0378 5.2084 320.58 128.23 64.12
78585 Lung V/Q imaging S 0378 5.2084 320.58 128.23 64.12
78586 Aerosol lung image, single S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78587 Aerosol lung image, multiple S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78588 Perfusion lung image S 0378 5.2084 320.58 128.23 64.12
78591 Vent image, 1 breath, 1 proj S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78593 Vent image, 1 proj, gas S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78594 Vent image, mult proj, gas S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78596 Lung differential function S 0378 5.2084 320.58 128.23 64.12
78599 Respiratory nuclear exam S 0401 3.2013 197.04 78.81 39.41
78600 Brain imaging, ltd static S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78601 Brain imaging, ltd w/flow S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78605 Brain imaging, complete S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78606 Brain imaging, compl w/flow S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78607 Brain imaging (3D) S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78608 Brain imaging (PET) CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78610 Brain flow imaging only S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78615 Cerebral vascular flow image S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78630 Cerebrospinal fluid scan S 0403 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
78635 CSF ventriculography S 0403 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
78645 CSF shunt evaluation S 0403 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
78647 Cerebrospinal fluid scan S 0403 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
78650 CSF leakage imaging S 0403 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
78660 Nuclear exam of tear flow S 0403 3.4867 214.61 83.35 42.92
78699 Nervous system nuclear exam S 0402 4.8596 299.11 119.64 59.82
78700 Kidney imaging, static S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78701 Kidney imaging with flow S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78704 Imaging renogram S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78707 Kidney flow/function image S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78708 Kidney flow/function image S 0405 4.1056 252.70 98.77 50.54
78709 Kidney flow/function image S 0405 4.1056 252.70 98.77 50.54
78710 Kidney imaging (3D) S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78715 Renal vascular flow exam S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78725 Kidney function study S 0389 1.4072 86.61 33.98 17.32
78730 Urinary bladder retention X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
78740 Ureteral reflux study S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78760 Testicular imaging S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78761 Testicular imaging/flow S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78799 Genitourinary nuclear exam S 0404 3.4235 210.72 84.28 42.14
78800 Tumor imaging, limited area S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78801 Tumor imaging, mult areas S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78802 Tumor imaging, whole body S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78803 Tumor imaging (3D) S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78804 Tumor imaging, whole body CH S 0408 4.9998 307.74 61.55
78805 Abscess imaging, ltd area S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78806 Abscess imaging, whole body CH S 0408 4.9998 307.74 61.55
78807 Nuclear localization/abscess S 0406 3.9386 242.42 96.96 48.48
78811 Tumor imaging (pet), limited CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78812 Tumor image (pet)/skul-thigh CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78813 Tumor image (pet) full body CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78814 Tumor image pet/ct, limited CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78815 Tumorimage pet/ct skul-thigh CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78816 Tumor image pet/ct full body CH S 0308 14.0093 862.29 172.46
78890 Nuclear medicine data proc N
78891 Nuclear med data proc N
78999 Nuclear diagnostic exam S 0389 1.4072 86.61 33.98 17.32
79005 Nuclear rx, oral admin S 0407 3.1506 193.92 77.56 38.78
79101 Nuclear rx, iv admin S 0407 3.1506 193.92 77.56 38.78
79200 Nuclear rx, intracav admin CH S 0413 5.1026 314.07 62.81
79300 Nuclr rx, interstit colloid S 0407 3.1506 193.92 77.56 38.78
79403 Hematopoietic nuclear tx CH S 0413 5.1026 314.07 62.81
79440 Nuclear rx, intra-articular CH S 0413 5.1026 314.07 62.81
79445 Nuclear rx, intra-arterial S 0407 3.1506 193.92 77.56 38.78
79999 Nuclear medicine therapy S 0407 3.1506 193.92 77.56 38.78
80103 Drug analysis, tissue prep N
80500 Lab pathology consultation X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
80502 Lab pathology consultation X 0342 0.0813 5.00 2.00 1.00
85097 Bone marrow interpretation X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
85396 Clotting assay, whole blood N
86077 Physician blood bank service X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
86078 Physician blood bank service X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
86079 Physician blood bank service X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
86485 Skin test, candida X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
86490 Coccidioidomycosis skin test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
86510 Histoplasmosis skin test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
86580 TB intradermal test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
86850 RBC antibody screen X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86860 RBC antibody elution X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86870 RBC antibody identification X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86880 Coombs test, direct X 0409 0.1237 7.61 2.20 1.52
86885 Coombs test, indirect, qual X 0409 0.1237 7.61 2.20 1.52
86886 Coombs test, indirect, titer X 0409 0.1237 7.61 2.20 1.52
86890 Autologous blood process X 0347 0.7394 45.51 11.24 9.10
86891 Autologous blood, op salvage X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86900 Blood typing, ABO X 0409 0.1237 7.61 2.20 1.52
86901 Blood typing, Rh (D) X 0409 0.1237 7.61 2.20 1.52
86903 Blood typing, antigen screen X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86904 Blood typing, patient serum X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86905 Blood typing, RBC antigens X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86906 Blood typing, Rh phenotype X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86920 Compatibility test, spin X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86921 Compatibility test, incubate X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86922 Compatibility test, antiglob X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86923 Compatibility test, electric X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86927 Plasma, fresh frozen X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86930 Frozen blood prep X 0347 0.7394 45.51 11.24 9.10
86931 Frozen blood thaw X 0347 0.7394 45.51 11.24 9.10
86932 Frozen blood freeze/thaw X 0347 0.7394 45.51 11.24 9.10
86945 Blood product/irradiation X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86950 Leukacyte transfusion X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86960 Vol reduction of blood/prod X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86965 Pooling blood platelets CH X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86970 RBC pretreatment X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86971 RBC pretreatment X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86972 RBC pretreatment X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86975 RBC pretreatment, serum CH X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86976 RBC pretreatment, serum X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86977 RBC pretreatment, serum CH X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86978 RBC pretreatment, serum CH X 0346 0.3494 21.51 4.39 4.30
86985 Split blood or products X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
86999 Transfusion procedure X 0345 0.2218 13.65 2.87 2.73
88104 Cytopathology, fluids X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88106 Cytopathology, fluids X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88107 Cytopathology, fluids X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88108 Cytopath, concentrate tech X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88112 Cytopath, cell enhance tech X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88125 Forensic cytopathology CH X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88141 Cytopath, c/v, interpret N
88160 Cytopath smear, other source X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88161 Cytopath smear, other source X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88162 Cytopath smear, other source X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88172 Cytopathology eval of fna X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88173 Cytopath eval, fna, report X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88182 Cell marker study CH X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88184 Flowcytometry/tc, 1 marker CH X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88185 Flowcytometry/tc, add-on CH X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88187 Flowcytometry/read, 2-8 X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88188 Flowcytometry/read, 9-15 X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88189 Flowcytometry/read, 16 X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88299 Cytogenetic study X 0342 0.0813 5.00 2.00 1.00
88300 Surgical path, gross X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88302 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88304 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88305 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88307 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88309 Tissue exam by pathologist X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88311 Decalcify tissue CH X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88312 Special stains X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88313 Special stains X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88314 Histochemical stain X 0342 0.0813 5.00 2.00 1.00
88318 Chemical histochemistry X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88319 Enzyme histochemistry X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88321 Microslide consultation X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88323 Microslide consultation X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88325 Comprehensive review of data X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88329 Path consult introp X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88331 Path consult intraop, 1 bloc X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88332 Path consult intraop, add'l X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88333 Intraop cyto path consult, 1 X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88334 Intraop cyto path consult, 2 X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88342 Immunohistochemistry X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88346 Immunofluorescent study X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88347 Immunofluorescent study X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88348 Electron microscopy X 0661 2.6066 160.44 64.17 32.09
88349 Scanning electron microscopy X 0661 2.6066 160.44 64.17 32.09
88355 Analysis, skeletal muscle X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88356 Analysis, nerve X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88358 Analysis, tumor X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88360 Tumor immunohistochem/manual CH X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88361 Tumor immunohistochem/comput X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88362 Nerve teasing preparations X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88365 Insitu hybridization (fish) X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88367 Insitu hybridization, auto X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88368 Insitu hybridization, manual X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
88380 Microdissection N
88384 Eval molecular probes, 11-50 X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
88385 Eval molecul probes, 51-250 X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
88386 Eval molecul probes, 251-500 X 0344 0.8107 49.90 15.66 9.98
89049 Chct for mal hyperthermia X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
89100 Sample intestinal contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89105 Sample intestinal contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89130 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89132 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89135 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89136 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89140 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89141 Sample stomach contents X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
89220 Sputum specimen collection X 0343 0.5309 32.68 10.84 6.54
89230 Collect sweat for test X 0433 0.2571 15.82 5.93 3.16
89250 Cultr oocyte/embryo 4 days X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89251 Cultr oocyte/embryo 4 days X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89253 Embryo hatching X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89254 Oocyte identification X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89255 Prepare embryo for transfer X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89257 Sperm identification X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89258 Cryopreservation; embryo(s) X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89259 Cryopreservation, sperm X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89260 Sperm isolation, simple X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89261 Sperm isolation, complex X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89264 Identify sperm tissue X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89268 Insemination of oocytes X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89272 Extended culture of oocytes X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89280 Assist oocyte fertilization X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89281 Assist oocyte fertilization X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89290 Biopsy, oocyte polar body X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89291 Biopsy, oocyte polar body X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89335 Cryopreserve testicular tiss X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89342 Storage/year; embryo(s) X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89343 Storage/year; sperm/semen X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89344 Storage/year; reprod tissue X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89346 Storage/year; oocyte(s) X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89352 Thawing cryopresrved; embryo X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89353 Thawing cryopresrved; sperm X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89354 Thaw cryoprsvrd; reprod tiss X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
89356 Thawing cryopresrved; oocyte X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
90296 Diphtheria antitoxin N
90371 Hep b ig, im K 1630 118.61 23.72
90375 Rabies ig, im/sc K 9133 63.98 12.80
90376 Rabies ig, heat treated K 9134 68.58 13.72
90385 Rh ig, minidose, im N
90393 Vaccina ig, im N
90396 Varicella-zoster ig, im K 9135 149.08 29.82
90471 Immunization admin CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
90472 Immunization admin, each add CH S 0436 0.1769 10.89 2.18
90473 Immune admin oral/nasal CH S 0436 0.1769 10.89 2.18
90474 Immune admin oral/nasal addl CH S 0436 0.1769 10.89 2.18
90476 Adenovirus vaccine, type 4 CH N
90477 Adenovirus vaccine, type 7 N
90581 Anthrax vaccine, sc CH N
90585 Bcg vaccine, percut K 9137 115.46 23.09
90632 Hep a vaccine, adult im N
90633 Hep a vacc, ped/adol, 2 dose N
90634 Hep a vacc, ped/adol, 3 dose N
90636 Hep a/hep b vacc, adult im CH N
90645 Hib vaccine, hboc, im N
90646 Hib vaccine, prp-d, im N
90647 Hib vaccine, prp-omp, im N
90648 Hib vaccine, prp-t, im N
90665 Lyme disease vaccine, im CH N
90675 Rabies vaccine, im K 9139 155.25 31.05
90676 Rabies vaccine, id K 9140 118.49 23.70
90680 Rotovirus vacc 3 dose, oral N
90690 Typhoid vaccine, oral N
90691 Typhoid vaccine, im N
90692 Typhoid vaccine, h-p, sc/id N
90693 Typhoid vaccine, akd, sc N
90698 Dtap-hib-ip vaccine, im N
90700 Dtap vaccine, 7 yrs, im N
90701 Dtp vaccine, im N
90702 Dt vaccine 7, im N
90703 Tetanus vaccine, im N
90704 Mumps vaccine, sc N
90705 Measles vaccine, sc N
90706 Rubella vaccine, sc N
90707 Mmr vaccine, sc N
90708 Measles-rubella vaccine, sc K 9141 44.62 8.92
90710 Mmrv vaccine, sc N
90712 Oral poliovirus vaccine N
90713 Poliovirus, ipv, sc/im N
90714 Td vaccine no prsrv /= 7 im CH N
90715 Tdap vaccine 7 im N
90716 Chicken pox vaccine, sc K 9142 66.84 13.37
90717 Yellow fever vaccine, sc CH N
90718 Td vaccine 7, im N
90719 Diphtheria vaccine, im N
90720 Dtp/hib vaccine, im CH K 3032 68.91 13.78
90721 Dtap/hib vaccine, im N
90725 Cholera vaccine, injectable N
90727 Plague vaccine, im CH K 0744 150.00 30.00
90733 Meningococcal vaccine, sc K 9143 84.46 16.89
90734 Meningococcal vaccine, im K 9145 143.12 28.62
90735 Encephalitis vaccine, sc K 9144 99.15 19.83
90749 Vaccine toxoid N
90772 Ther/proph/diag inj, sc/im CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
90773 Ther/proph/diag inj, ia CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
90779 Ther/prop/diag inj/inf proc CH S 0436 0.1769 10.89 2.18
90801 Psy dx interview S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90802 Intac psy dx interview S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90804 Psytx, office, 20-30 min S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90805 Psytx, off, 20-30 min w/em S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90806 Psytx, off, 45-50 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90807 Psytx, off, 45-50 min w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90808 Psytx, office, 75-80 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90809 Psytx, off, 75-80, w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90810 Intac psytx, off, 20-30 min S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90811 Intac psytx, 20-30, w/em S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90812 Intac psytx, off, 45-50 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90813 Intac psytx, 45-50 min w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90814 Intac psytx, off, 75-80 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90815 Intac psytx, 75-80 w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90816 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90817 Psytx, hosp, 20-30 min w/em S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90818 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90819 Psytx, hosp, 45-50 min w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90821 Psytx, hosp, 75-80 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90822 Psytx, hosp, 75-80 min w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90823 Intac psytx, hosp, 20-30 min S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90824 Intac psytx, hsp 20-30 w/em S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90826 Intac psytx, hosp, 45-50 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90827 Intac psytx, hsp 45-50 w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90828 Intac psytx, hosp, 75-80 min S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90829 Intac psytx, hsp 75-80 w/em S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90845 Psychoanalysis S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90846 Family psytx w/o patient S 0324 2.2087 135.95 27.19
90847 Family psytx w/patient S 0324 2.2087 135.95 27.19
90849 Multiple family group psytx S 0325 1.0787 66.40 14.51 13.28
90853 Group psychotherapy S 0325 1.0787 66.40 14.51 13.28
90857 Intac group psytx S 0325 1.0787 66.40 14.51 13.28
90862 Medication management X 0374 1.1509 70.84 14.17
90865 Narcosynthesis S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90870 Electroconvulsive therapy S 0320 5.5017 338.64 80.06 67.73
90880 Hypnotherapy S 0323 1.7170 105.68 21.14
90885 Psy evaluation of records N
90887 Consultation with family N
90889 Preparation of report N
90899 Psychiatric service/therapy S 0322 1.1749 72.32 14.46
90911 Biofeedback peri/uro/rectal S 0321 1.3693 84.28 21.72 16.86
90935 Hemodialysis, one evaluation S 0170 6.8096 419.14 83.83
90940 Hemodialysis access study N
90945 Dialysis, one evaluation S 0170 6.8096 419.14 83.83
91000 Esophageal intubation X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91010 Esophagus motility study X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91011 Esophagus motility study X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91012 Esophagus motility study X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91020 Gastric motility studies X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91022 Duodenal motility study X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91030 Acid perfusion of esophagus X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91034 Gastroesophageal reflux test X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91035 G-esoph reflx tst w/electrod CH X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91037 Esoph imped function test X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91038 Esoph imped funct test 1h X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91040 Esoph balloon distension tst X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91052 Gastric analysis test X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
91055 Gastric intubation for smear X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91060 Gastric saline load test X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91065 Breath hydrogen test X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91100 Pass intestine bleeding tube X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91105 Gastric intubation treatment X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91110 Gi tract capsule endoscopy T 0142 9.3878 577.83 152.78 115.57
91120 Rectal sensation test CH T 0126 1.0844 66.75 16.40 13.35
91122 Anal pressure record CH T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
91123 Irrigate fecal impaction N
91132 Electrogastrography X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91133 Electrogastrography w/test X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
91299 Gastroenterology procedure X 0360 1.3789 84.87 33.88 16.97
92002 Eye exam, new patient CH V 0605 1.0057 61.90 12.38
92004 Eye exam, new patient CH V 0606 1.3546 83.38 16.68
92012 Eye exam established pat CH V 0604 0.8083 49.75 9.95
92014 Eye examtreatment CH V 0605 1.0057 61.90 12.38
92018 New eye examtreatment T 0699 13.9509 858.69 171.74
92019 Eye examtreatment T 0699 13.9509 858.69 171.74
92020 Special eye evaluation S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92060 Special eye evaluation S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92065 Orthoptic/pleoptic training CH S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92070 Fitting of contact lens N
92081 Visual field examination(s) S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92082 Visual field examination(s) S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92083 Visual field examination(s) S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92100 Serial tonometry exam(s) N
92120 Tonographyeye evaluation S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92130 Water provocation tonography S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92135 Opthalmic dx imaging S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92136 Ophthalmic biometry S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
92140 Glaucoma provocative tests CH S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92225 Special eye exam, initial CH S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92226 Special eye exam, subsequent CH S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92230 Eye exam with photos CH S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
92235 Eye exam with photos S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
92240 Icg angiography S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
92250 Eye exam with photos S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92260 Ophthalmoscopy/dynamometry CH S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92265 Eye muscle evaluation S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92270 Electro-oculography S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92275 Electroretinography S 0231 2.1934 135.01 27.00
92283 Color vision examination S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92284 Dark adaptation eye exam S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
92285 Eye photography S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92286 Internal eye photography S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
92287 Internal eye photography S 0698 1.2244 75.36 16.52 15.07
92311 Contact lens fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92312 Contact lens fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92313 Contact lens fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92315 Prescription of contact lens X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92316 Prescription of contact lens X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92317 Prescription of contact lens X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92325 Modification of contact lens X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92326 Replacement of contact lens X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92352 Special spectacles fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92353 Special spectacles fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92354 Special spectacles fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92355 Special spectacles fitting X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92358 Eye prosthesis service X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92371 Repairadjust spectacles X 0362 0.5328 32.79 6.56
92499 Eye service or procedure S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
92502 Ear and throat examination T 0251 2.3768 146.29 29.26
92504 Ear microscopy examination N
92511 Nasopharyngoscopy T 0071 0.7572 46.61 11.03 9.32
92512 Nasal function studies X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92516 Facial nerve function test X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92520 Laryngeal function studies X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92531 Spontaneous nystagmus study N
92532 Positional nystagmus test N
92533 Caloric vestibular test N
92534 Optokinetic nystagmus test N
92541 Spontaneous nystagmus test X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92542 Positional nystagmus test X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92543 Caloric vestibular test X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92544 Optokinetic nystagmus test X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92545 Oscillating tracking test X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92546 Sinusoidal rotational test X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92547 Supplemental electrical test X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92548 Posturography X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92552 Pure tone audiometry, air X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92553 Audiometry, airbone X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92555 Speech threshold audiometry X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92556 Speech audiometry, complete X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92557 Comprehensive hearing test X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92561 Bekesy audiometry, diagnosis X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92562 Loudness balance test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92563 Tone decay hearing test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92564 Sisi hearing test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92565 Stenger test, pure tone X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92567 Tympanometry X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92568 Acoustic refl threshold tst X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92569 Acoustic reflex decay test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92571 Filtered speech hearing test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92572 Staggered spondaic word test X 0366 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
92573 Lombard test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92575 Sensorineural acuity test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92576 Synthetic sentence test X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92577 Stenger test, speech X 0366 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
92579 Visual audiometry (vra) X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92582 Conditioning play audiometry X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92583 Select picture audiometry X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92584 Electrocochleography X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92585 Auditor evoke potent, compre S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
92586 Auditor evoke potent, limit S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
92587 Evoked auditory test X 0363 0.8534 52.53 17.44 10.51
92588 Evoked auditory test X 0660 1.4988 92.25 29.07 18.45
92596 Ear protector evaluation X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92601 Cochlear implt f/up exam 7 X 0366 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
92602 Reprogram cochlear implt 7 X 0366 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
92603 Cochlear implt f/up exam 7 X 0366 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
92604 Reprogram cochlear implt 7 X 0366 1.8175 111.87 26.14 22.37
92620 Auditory function, 60 min X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92621 Auditory function, + 15 min N
92625 Tinnitus assessment X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92626 Eval aud rehab status X 0365 1.2467 76.74 18.52 15.35
92627 Eval aud status rehab add-on N
92700 Ent procedure/service X 0364 0.4637 28.54 7.06 5.71
92950 Heart/lung resuscitation cpr S 0094 2.4630 151.60 46.29 30.32
92953 Temporary external pacing S 0094 2.4630 151.60 46.29 30.32
92960 Cardioversion electric, ext S 0679 5.5435 341.21 95.30 68.24
92961 Cardioversion, electric, int S 0679 5.5435 341.21 95.30 68.24
92973 Percut coronary thrombectomy T 0088 37.9652 2,336.80 655.22 467.36
92974 Cath place, cardio brachytx T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
92977 Dissolve clot, heart vessel T 0676 2.0612 126.87 25.37
92978 Intravasc us, heart add-on S 0670 29.7322 1,830.05 536.10 366.01
92979 Intravasc us, heart add-on S 0416 32.2182 1,983.06 396.61
92980 Insert intracoronary stent T 0104 87.9808 5,415.31 1,083.06
92981 Insert intracoronary stent T 0104 87.9808 5,415.31 1,083.06
92982 Coronary artery dilation T 0083 57.4937 3,538.79 707.76
92984 Coronary artery dilation T 0083 57.4937 3,538.79 707.76
92986 Revision of aortic valve T 0083 57.4937 3,538.79 707.76
92987 Revision of mitral valve T 0083 57.4937 3,538.79 707.76
92990 Revision of pulmonary valve T 0083 57.4937 3,538.79 707.76
92995 Coronary atherectomy T 0082 76.2006 4,690.22 1,008.90 938.04
92996 Coronary atherectomy add-on T 0082 76.2006 4,690.22 1,008.90 938.04
92997 Pul art balloon repr, percut T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
92998 Pul art balloon repr, percut T 0081 42.8894 2,639.89 527.98
93005 Electrocardiogram, tracing S 0099 0.3835 23.60 4.72
93012 Transmission of ecg N
93017 Cardiovascular stress test X 0100 2.5352 156.04 41.44 31.21
93024 Cardiac drug stress test X 0100 2.5352 156.04 41.44 31.21
93025 Microvolt t-wave assess X 0100 2.5352 156.04 41.44 31.21
93041 Rhythm ECG, tracing S 0099 0.3835 23.60 4.72
93225 ECG monitor/record, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93226 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93231 Ecg monitor/record, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93232 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93236 ECG monitor/report, 24 hrs X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93270 ECG recording X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93271 Ecg/monitoring and analysis X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93278 ECG/signal-averaged S 0099 0.3835 23.60 4.72
93303 Echo transthoracic S 0269 3.2432 199.62 75.60 39.92
93304 Echo transthoracic S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
93307 Echo exam of heart S 0269 3.2432 199.62 75.60 39.92
93308 Echo exam of heart S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
93312 Echo transesophageal S 0270 6.2689 385.86 141.32 77.17
93313 Echo transesophageal S 0270 6.2689 385.86 141.32 77.17
93314 Echo transesophageal N
93315 Echo transesophageal S 0270 6.2689 385.86 141.32 77.17
93316 Echo transesophageal S 0270 6.2689 385.86 141.32 77.17
93317 Echo transesophageal N
93318 Echo transesophageal intraop S 0270 6.2689 385.86 141.32 77.17
93320 Doppler echo exam, heart CH S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
93321 Doppler echo exam, heart S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
93325 Doppler color flow add-on S 0697 1.6002 98.49 35.99 19.70
93350 Echo transthoracic S 0269 3.2432 199.62 75.60 39.92
93501 Right heart catheterization T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93503 Insert/place heart catheter T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
93505 Biopsy of heart lining T 0103 17.0436 1,049.05 223.63 209.81
93508 Cath placement, angiography T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93510 Left heart catheterization T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93511 Left heart catheterization T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93514 Left heart catheterization T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93524 Left heart catheterization T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93526 RtLt heart catheters T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93527 RtLt heart catheters T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93528 RtLt heart catheters T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93529 Rt, lt heart catheterization T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93530 Rt heart cath, congenital T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93531 Rl heart cath, congenital T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93532 Rl heart cath, congenital T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93533 Rl heart cath, congenital T 0080 37.1008 2,283.59 838.92 456.72
93539 Injection, cardiac cath N
93540 Injection, cardiac cath N
93541 Injection for lung angiogram N
93542 Injection for heart x-rays N
93543 Injection for heart x-rays N
93544 Injection for aortography N
93545 Inject for coronary x-rays N
93555 Imaging, cardiac cath N
93556 Imaging, cardiac cath N
93561 Cardiac output measurement N
93562 Cardiac output measurement N
93571 Heart flow reserve measure S 0670 29.7322 1,830.05 536.10 366.01
93572 Heart flow reserve measure S 0416 32.2182 1,983.06 396.61
93580 Transcath closure of asd T 0434 87.3424 5,376.01 1,075.20
93581 Transcath closure of vsd T 0434 87.3424 5,376.01 1,075.20
93600 Bundle of His recording T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93602 Intra-atrial recording T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93603 Right ventricular recording T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93609 Map tachycardia, add-on T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93610 Intra-atrial pacing T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93612 Intraventricular pacing T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93613 Electrophys map 3d, add-on T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93615 Esophageal recording T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93616 Esophageal recording T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93618 Heart rhythm pacing T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93619 Electrophysiology evaluation T 0085 34.7086 2,136.35 427.27
93620 Electrophysiology evaluation T 0085 34.7086 2,136.35 427.27
93621 Electrophysiology evaluation T 0085 34.7086 2,136.35 427.27
93622 Electrophysiology evaluation T 0085 34.7086 2,136.35 427.27
93623 Stimulation, pacing heart T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93624 Electrophysiologic study T 0085 34.7086 2,136.35 427.27
93631 Heart pacing, mapping T 0087 32.8298 2,020.71 404.14
93640 Evaluation heart device CH N
93641 Electrophysiology evaluation CH N
93642 Electrophysiology evaluation S 0084 9.9197 610.57 122.11
93650 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus T 0086 47.1472 2,901.96 812.36 580.39
93651 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus T 0086 47.1472 2,901.96 812.36 580.39
93652 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus T 0086 47.1472 2,901.96 812.36 580.39
93660 Tilt table evaluation S 0101 4.3122 265.42 100.24 53.08
93662 Intracardiac ecg (ice) S 0670 29.7322 1,830.05 536.10 366.01
93701 Bioimpedance, thoracic S 0099 0.3835 23.60 4.72
93721 Plethysmography tracing X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
93724 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93727 Analyze ilr system S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93731 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93732 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93733 Telephone analy, pacemaker S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93734 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93735 Analyze pacemaker system S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93736 Telephonic analy, pacemaker S 0690 0.3628 22.33 8.67 4.47
93740 Temperature gradient studies X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
93741 Analyze ht pace device sngl S 0689 0.5400 33.24 6.65
93742 Analyze ht pace device sngl S 0689 0.5400 33.24 6.65
93743 Analyze ht pace device dual S 0689 0.5400 33.24 6.65
93744 Analyze ht pace device dual S 0689 0.5400 33.24 6.65
93745 Set-up cardiovert-defibrill S 0689 0.5400 33.24 6.65
93770 Measure venous pressure N
93786 Ambulatory BP recording X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93788 Ambulatory BP analysis X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93797 Cardiac rehab S 0095 0.5792 35.65 13.86 7.13
93798 Cardiac rehab/monitor S 0095 0.5792 35.65 13.86 7.13
93799 Cardiovascular procedure CH X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
93875 Extracranial study S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
93880 Extracranial study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93882 Extracranial study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93886 Intracranial study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93888 Intracranial study CH S 0265 1.0145 62.44 23.63 12.49
93890 Tcd, vasoreactivity study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93892 Tcd, emboli detect w/o inj S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93893 Tcd, emboli detect w/inj S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93922 Extremity study S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
93923 Extremity study S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
93924 Extremity study S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
93925 Lower extremity study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93926 Lower extremity study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93930 Upper extremity study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93931 Upper extremity study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93965 Extremity study S 0096 1.5727 96.80 38.13 19.36
93970 Extremity study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93971 Extremity study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93975 Vascular study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93976 Vascular study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93978 Vascular study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93979 Vascular study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93980 Penile vascular study S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
93981 Penile vascular study S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
93990 Doppler flow testing S 0266 1.5947 98.16 37.80 19.63
94010 Breathing capacity test X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94014 Patient recorded spirometry X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94015 Patient recorded spirometry X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94060 Evaluation of wheezing X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94070 Evaluation of wheezing X 0369 2.8329 174.37 44.18 34.87
94150 Vital capacity test X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94200 Lung function test (MBC/MVV) X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94240 Residual lung capacity X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94250 Expired gas collection X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94260 Thoracic gas volume CH X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94350 Lung nitrogen washout curve CH X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94360 Measure airflow resistance X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94370 Breath airway closing volume X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94375 Respiratory flow volume loop X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94400 CO2 breathing response curve X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94450 Hypoxia response curve X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94452 Hast w/report X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94453 Hast w/oxygen titrate CH X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94620 Pulmonary stress test/simple X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94621 Pulm stress test/complex X 0369 2.8329 174.37 44.18 34.87
94640 Airway inhalation treatment S 0077 0.3383 20.82 7.74 4.16
94642 Aerosol inhalation treatment S 0078 1.0381 63.90 14.55 12.78
94656 Initial ventilator mgmt S 0079 2.7732 170.69 34.14
94657 Continued ventilator mgmt S 0079 2.7732 170.69 34.14
94660 Pos airway pressure, CPAP S 0068 1.3718 84.44 29.48 16.89
94662 Neg press ventilation, cnp S 0079 2.7732 170.69 34.14
94664 Evaluate pt use of inhaler S 0077 0.3383 20.82 7.74 4.16
94667 Chest wall manipulation S 0077 0.3383 20.82 7.74 4.16
94668 Chest wall manipulation S 0077 0.3383 20.82 7.74 4.16
94680 Exhaled air analysis, o2 X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94681 Exhaled air analysis, o2/co2 X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94690 Exhaled air analysis CH X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94720 Monoxide diffusing capacity X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94725 Membrane diffusion capacity X 0368 0.9568 58.89 22.77 11.78
94750 Pulmonary compliance study CH X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94760 Measure blood oxygen level N
94761 Measure blood oxygen level N
94762 Measure blood oxygen level CH Q 0443 0.9939 61.18 24.47 12.24
94770 Exhaled carbon dioxide test X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
94772 Breath recording, infant X 0369 2.8329 174.37 44.18 34.87
94799 Pulmonary service/procedure X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
95004 Percut allergy skin tests X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95010 Percut allergy titrate test X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95015 Id allergy titrate-drug/bug X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95024 Id allergy test, drug/bug X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95027 Id allergy titrate-airborne X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95028 Id allergy test-delayed type X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95044 Allergy patch tests X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95052 Photo patch test X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95056 Photosensitivity tests X 0370 1.0769 66.28 13.26
95060 Eye allergy tests X 0370 1.0769 66.28 13.26
95065 Nose allergy test X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95070 Bronchial allergy tests X 0369 2.8329 174.37 44.18 34.87
95071 Bronchial allergy tests X 0369 2.8329 174.37 44.18 34.87
95075 Ingestion challenge test X 0361 3.9319 242.01 83.23 48.40
95078 Provocative testing X 0370 1.0769 66.28 13.26
95115 Immunotherapy, one injection CH S 0436 0.1769 10.89 2.18
95117 Immunotherapy injections CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95144 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95145 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95146 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95147 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95148 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95149 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95165 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95170 Antigen therapy services CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
95180 Rapid desensitization X 0370 1.0769 66.28 13.26
95199 Allergy immunology services CH X 0381 0.2151 13.24 2.65
95250 Glucose monitoring, cont X 0421 1.6486 101.47 20.29
95805 Multiple sleep latency test S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95806 Sleep study, unattended S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95807 Sleep study, attended S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95808 Polysomnography, 1-3 S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95810 Polysomnography, 4 or more S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95811 Polysomnography w/cpap S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95812 Eeg, 41-60 minutes S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95813 Eeg, over 1 hour S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95816 Eeg, awake and drowsy S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95819 Eeg, awake and asleep S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95822 Eeg, coma or sleep only S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95824 Eeg, cerebral death only S 0214 1.2353 76.03 28.24 15.21
95827 Eeg, all night recording S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95829 Surgery electrocorticogram S 0214 1.2353 76.03 28.24 15.21
95857 Tensilon test S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95860 Muscle test, one limb S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95861 Muscle test, 2 limbs S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95863 Muscle test, 3 limbs S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95864 Muscle test, 4 limbs S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95865 Muscle test, larynx S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95866 Muscle test, hemidiaphragm S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95867 Muscle test cran nerv unilat S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95868 Muscle test cran nerve bilat S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95869 Muscle test, thor paraspinal S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95870 Muscle test, nonparaspinal S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95872 Muscle test, one fiber S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95873 Guide nerv destr, elec stim S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95874 Guide nerv destr, needle emg S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95875 Limb exercise test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95900 Motor nerve conduction test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95903 Motor nerve conduction test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95904 Sense nerve conduction test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95920 Intraop nerve test add-on S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95921 Autonomic nerv function test CH S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95922 Autonomic nerv function test CH S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95923 Autonomic nerv function test CH S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95925 Somatosensory testing S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95926 Somatosensory testing S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95927 Somatosensory testing S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95928 C motor evoked, uppr limbs S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95929 C motor evoked, lwr limbs S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95930 Visual evoked potential test S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95933 Blink reflex test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95934 H-reflex test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95936 H-reflex test S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95937 Neuromuscular junction test CH S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
95950 Ambulatory eeg monitoring S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95951 EEG monitoring/videorecord S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95953 EEG monitoring/computer S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95954 EEG monitoring/giving drugs S 0214 1.2353 76.03 28.24 15.21
95955 EEG during surgery S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95956 Eeg monitoring, cable/radio S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95957 EEG digital analysis S 0214 1.2353 76.03 28.24 15.21
95958 EEG monitoring/function test S 0213 2.3133 142.39 53.58 28.48
95961 Electrode stimulation, brain S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95962 Electrode stim, brain add-on S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
95965 Meg, spontaneous CH S 0038 51.2627 3,155.27 631.05
95966 Meg, evoked, single CH S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95967 Meg, evoked, each add'l CH S 0209 11.4847 706.89 268.73 141.38
95970 Analyze neurostim, no prog S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
95971 Analyze neurostim, simple S 0692 1.9519 120.14 30.16 24.03
95972 Analyze neurostim, complex S 0692 1.9519 120.14 30.16 24.03
95973 Analyze neurostim, complex CH S 0663 1.0752 66.18 16.96 13.24
95974 Cranial neurostim, complex S 0692 1.9519 120.14 30.16 24.03
95975 Cranial neurostim, complex S 0692 1.9519 120.14 30.16 24.03
95978 Analyze neurostim brain/1h S 0692 1.9519 120.14 30.16 24.03
95979 Analyz neurostim brain addon CH S 0663 1.0752 66.18 16.96 13.24
95990 Spin/brain pump refilmain T 0125 2.2200 136.64 27.33
95991 Spin/brain pump refilmain T 0125 2.2200 136.64 27.33
95999 Neurological procedure S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
96000 Motion analysis, video/3d S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
96001 Motion test w/ft press meas S 0216 2.6729 164.52 32.90
96002 Dynamic surface emg S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
96003 Dynamic fine wire emg S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
96101 Psycho testing by psych/phys X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96102 Psycho testing by technician X 0382 2.7541 169.52 67.80 33.90
96103 Psycho testing admin by comp X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96110 Developmental test, lim X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96111 Developmental test, extend X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96116 Neurobehavioral status exam X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96118 Neuropsych tst by psych/phys X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96119 Neuropsych testing by tech X 0382 2.7541 169.52 67.80 33.90
96120 Neuropsych tst admin w/comp X 0373 1.6262 100.09 20.02
96150 Assess hlth/behave, init S 0432 0.6006 36.97 7.39
96151 Assess hlth/behave, subseq S 0432 0.6006 36.97 7.39
96152 Intervene hlth/behave, indiv S 0432 0.6006 36.97 7.39
96153 Intervene hlth/behave, group S 0432 0.6006 36.97 7.39
96154 Interv hlth/behav, fam w/pt S 0432 0.6006 36.97 7.39
96401 Chemo, anti-neopl, sq/im CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
96402 Chemo hormon antineopl sq/im CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
96405 Chemo intralesional, up to 7 CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
96406 Chemo intralesional over 7 CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
96416 Chemo prolong infuse w/pump CH S 0441 2.5071 154.31 30.86
96420 Chemo, ia, push tecnique CH S 0439 1.5841 97.50 19.50
96422 Chemo ia infusion up to 1 hr CH S 0441 2.5071 154.31 30.86
96423 Chemo ia infuse each addl hr CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
96425 Chemotherapy,infusion method CH S 0441 2.5071 154.31 30.86
96440 Chemotherapy, intracavitary CH S 0439 1.5841 97.50 19.50
96445 Chemotherapy, intracavitary CH S 0439 1.5841 97.50 19.50
96450 Chemotherapy, into CNS CH S 0441 2.5071 154.31 30.86
96521 Refill/maint, portable pump CH S 0440 1.8285 112.55 22.51
96522 Refill/maint pump/resvr syst CH S 0440 1.8285 112.55 22.51
96523 Irrig drug delivery device CH Q 0624 0.5336 32.84 13.13 6.57
96542 Chemotherapy injection CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
96549 Chemotherapy, unspecified CH S 0436 0.1769 10.89 2.18
96567 Photodynamic tx, skin T 0016 2.6253 161.59 32.68 32.32
96570 Photodynamic tx, 30 min T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
96571 Photodynamic tx, addl 15 min T 0015 1.6062 98.86 20.13 19.77
96900 Ultraviolet light therapy S 0001 0.4896 30.14 7.00 6.03
96902 Trichogram N
96910 Photochemotherapy with UV-B S 0001 0.4896 30.14 7.00 6.03
96912 Photochemotherapy with UV-A S 0001 0.4896 30.14 7.00 6.03
96913 Photochemotherapy, UV-A or B S 0683 2.6902 165.58 33.12
96920 Laser tx, skin 250 sq cm T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
96921 Laser tx, skin 250-500 sq cm T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
96922 Laser tx, skin 500 sq cm T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
96999 Dermatological procedure T 0010 0.4829 29.72 8.14 5.94
97597 Active wound care/20 cm or T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
97598 Active wound care 20 cm T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
97602 Wound(s) care non-selective X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
97605 Neg press wound tx, 50 cm T 0012 0.8076 49.71 10.30 9.94
97606 Neg press wound tx, 50 cm T 0013 1.0876 66.94 13.39
98925 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98926 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98927 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98928 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98929 Osteopathic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98940 Chiropractic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98941 Chiropractic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
98942 Chiropractic manipulation S 0060 0.4904 30.18 6.04
99078 Group health education N
99091 Collect/review data from pt N
99143 Mod cs by same phys, 5 yrs N
99144 Mod cs by same phys, 5 yrs + N
99145 Mod cs by same phys add-on N
99148 Mod cs diff phys 5 yrs N
99149 Mod cs diff phys 5 yrs + N
99150 Mod cs diff phys add-on N
99170 Anogenital exam, child T 0191 0.1501 9.24 1.85
99175 Induction of vomiting N
99185 Regional hypothermia N
99186 Total body hypothermia N
99195 Phlebotomy X 0372 0.5814 35.79 10.09 7.16
99201 Office/outpatient visit, new CH B
99202 Office/outpatient visit, new CH B
99203 Office/outpatient visit, new CH B
99204 Office/outpatient visit, new CH B
99205 Office/outpatient visit, new CH B
99211 Office/outpatient visit, est CH B
99212 Office/outpatient visit, est CH B
99213 Office/outpatient visit, est CH B
99214 Office/outpatient visit, est CH B
99215 Office/outpatient visit, est CH B
99241 Office consultation CH B
99242 Office consultation CH B
99243 Office consultation CH B
99244 Office consultation CH B
99245 Office consultation CH B
99281 Emergency dept visit CH B
99282 Emergency dept visit CH B
99283 Emergency dept visit CH B
99284 Emergency dept visit CH B
99285 Emergency dept visit CH B
99289 Ped crit care transport N
99290 Ped crit care transport addl N
99291 Critical care, first hour CH B
99292 Critical care, add'l 30 min CH B
99300 Ic, infant pbw 2501-5000 gm N
99354 Prolonged service, office N
99355 Prolonged service, office N
99358 Prolonged serv, w/o contact N
99359 Prolonged serv, w/o contact N
99361 Physician/team conference N
99362 Physician/team conference N
99431 Initial care, normal newborn CH V 0605 1.0057 61.90 12.38
99432 Newborn care, not in hosp N
99436 Attendance, birth N
99440 Newborn resuscitation S 0094 2.4630 151.60 46.29 30.32
0003T Cervicography CH T 0191 0.1501 9.24 1.85
0008T Upper gi endoscopy w/suture T 0422 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
0016T Thermotx choroid vasc lesion T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
0017T Photocoagulat macular drusen T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
0018T Transcranial magnetic stimul S 0215 0.5760 35.45 7.09
0027T Endoscopic epidural lysis T 0220 17.7609 1,093.20 218.64
0028T Dexa body composition study N
0031T Speculoscopy N
0032T Speculoscopy w/direct sample N
0042T Ct perfusion w/contrast, cbf N
0044T Whole body photography N
0045T Whole body photography N
0046T Cath lavage, mammary duct(s T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
0047T Cath lavage, mammary duct(s) T 0021 14.9563 920.58 219.48 184.12
0054T Bone surgery using computer S 0302 5.5005 338.56 105.94 67.71
0055T Bone surgery using computer S 0302 5.5005 338.56 105.94 67.71
0056T Bone surgery using computer S 0302 5.5005 338.56 105.94 67.71
0058T Cryopreservation, ovary tiss X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
0059T Cryopreservation, oocyte X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
0062T Rep intradisc annulus;1 lev T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
0063T Rep intradisc annulus;1lev T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
0064T Spectroscop eval expired gas X 0367 0.6253 38.49 14.64 7.70
0067T Ct colonography;dx S 0333 5.0020 307.88 121.52 61.58
0069T Analysis only heart sound N
0070T Interp only heart sound N
0071T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 T 0195 28.7410 1,769.04 483.80 353.81
0072T U/s leiomyomata ablate 200 T 0202 42.8756 2,639.04 981.50 527.81
0073T Delivery, comp imrt S 0412 5.5021 338.66 67.73
0083T Stereotactic rad tx mngmt N
0084T Temp prostate urethral stent T 0164 2.1159 130.24 26.05
0085T Breath test heart reject X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
0086T L ventricle fill pressure N
0087T Sperm eval hyaluronan X 0348 0.8928 54.95 10.99
0088T Rf tongue base vol reduxn T 0253 16.4494 1,012.48 282.29 202.50
0089T Actigraphy testing, 3-day S 0218 1.1993 73.82 14.76
0099T Implant corneal ring T 0233 14.9969 923.07 266.33 184.61
0100T Prosth retina receivegen T 0672 36.8820 2,270.12 454.02
0101T Extracorp shockwv tx,hi enrg CH T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
0102T Extracorp shockwv tx,anesth CH T 0050 25.0600 1,542.47 308.49
0106T Touch quant sensory test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
0107T Vibrate quant sensory test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
0108T Cool quant sensory test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
0109T Heat quant sensory test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
0110T Nos quant sensory test X 0341 0.0914 5.63 2.25 1.13
0120T Fibroadenoma cryoablate, ea T 0029 28.1505 1,732.69 346.54
0123T Scleral fistulization T 0234 22.9479 1,412.47 511.31 282.49
0124T Conjunctival drug placement T 0232 5.9800 368.07 92.21 73.61
0126T Chd risk imt study N
0133T Esophageal implant injexn CH T 0422 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
0135T Perq cryoablate renal tumor CH T 0423 39.0235 2,401.94 480.39
0137T Prostate saturation sampling T 0184 5.9892 368.64 96.27 73.73
0144T CT heart wo dye; qual calc S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
0145T CT heart w/wo dye funct S 0376 4.9770 306.34 119.77 61.27
0146T CCTA w/wo dye S 0376 4.9770 306.34 119.77 61.27
0147T CCTA w/wo, quan calcium S 0376 4.9770 306.34 119.77 61.27
0148T CCTA w/wo, strxr S 0377 6.7443 415.12 158.84 83.02
0149T CCTA w/wo, strxr quan calc S 0377 6.7443 415.12 158.84 83.02
0150T CCTA w/wo, disease strxr S 0398 4.2511 261.66 100.06 52.33
0151T CT heart funct add-on S 0282 1.5552 95.72 37.92 19.14
0152T Computer chest add-on N
0154T Implant aneur sensor study X 0097 1.0245 63.06 23.79 12.61
A0800 Amb trans 7pm-7am CH E
A4218 Sterile saline or water N
A4220 Infusion pump refill kit N
A4248 Chlorhexidine antisept N
A4262 Temporary tear duct plug N
A4263 Permanent tear duct plug N
A4270 Disposable endoscope sheath N
A4300 Cath impl vasc access portal N
A4301 Implantable access syst perc N
A4561 Pessary rubber, any type N
A4562 Pessary, non rubber,any type N
A4641 Radiopharm dx agent noc N
A4642 In111 satumomab CH K 0704 192.12 38.42
A9500 Tc99m sestamibi CH K 1600 82.58 16.52
A9502 Tc99m tetrofosmin CH K 0705 73.81 14.76
A9503 Tc99m medronate N
A9504 Tc99m apcitide CH N
A9505 TL201 thallium CH K 1603 27.18 5.44
A9507 In111 capromab CH K 1604 928.19 185.64
A9508 I131 iodobenguate, dx CH K 1045 429.55 85.91
A9510 Tc99m disofenin CH N
A9512 Tc99m pertechnetate N
A9516 I123 iodide cap, dx CH K 9148 27.44 5.49
A9517 I131 iodide cap, rx CH K 1064 14.54 2.91
A9521 Tc99m exametazime CH K 1096 317.07 63.41
A9524 I131 serum albumin, dx CH K 9100 36.78 7.36
A9526 Nitrogen N-13 ammonia CH K 0737 230.77 46.15
A9528 Iodine I-131 iodide cap, dx CH K 1088 24.86 4.97
A9529 I131 iodide sol, dx CH N
A9530 I131 iodide sol, rx CH K 1150 12.60 2.52
A9531 I131 max 100uCi CH N
A9532 I125 serum albumin, dx CH N
A9535 Injection, methylene blue CH N
A9536 Tc99m depreotide CH K 0739 67.91 13.58
A9537 Tc99m mebrofenin N
A9538 Tc99m pyrophosphate N
A9539 Tc99m pentetate CH K 0722 56.77 11.35
A9540 Tc99m MAA N
A9541 Tc99m sulfur colloid N
A9542 In111 ibritumomab, dx CH K 1642 1,344.34 268.87
A9543 Y90 ibritumomab, rx CH K 1643 12,130.20 2,426.04
A9544 I131 tositumomab, dx CH K 1644 1,368.17 273.63
A9545 I131 tositumomab, rx CH K 1645 11,868.78 2,373.76
A9546 Co57/58 CH K 0723 149.44 29.89
A9547 In111 oxyquinoline CH K 1646 306.51 61.30
A9548 In111 pentetate CH K 1647 262.81 52.56
A9549 Tc99m arcitumomab CH K 1648 255.95 51.19
A9550 Tc99m gluceptate CH K 0740 236.53 47.31
A9551 Tc99m succimer CH K 1650 84.79 16.96
A9552 F18 fdg CH K 1651 235.56 47.11
A9553 Cr51 chromate CH K 0741 167.62 33.52
A9554 I125 iothalamate, dx CH N
A9555 Rb82 rubidium CH K 1654 239.83 47.97
A9556 Ga67 gallium CH K 1671 22.73 4.55
A9557 Tc99m bicisate CH K 1672 254.46 50.89
A9558 Xe133 xenon 10mci N
A9559 Co57 cyano CH K 0724 63.74 12.75
A9560 Tc99m labeled rbc CH K 0742 132.95 26.59
A9561 Tc99m oxidronate N
A9562 Tc99m mertiatide CH K 0743 180.08 36.02
A9563 P32 Na phosphate CH K 1675 117.11 23.42
A9564 P32 chromic phosphate CH K 1676 222.35 44.47
A9565 In111 pentetreotide CH K 1677 185.60 37.12
A9566 Tc99m fanolesomab CH K 1678 527.31 105.46
A9567 Technetium TC-99m aerosol CH N
A9600 Sr89 strontium CH K 0701 533.58 106.72
A9605 Sm 153 lexidronm CH K 0702 1,316.41 263.28
A9698 Non-rad contrast materialNOC N
A9699 Radiopharm rx agent noc N
C1178 BUSULFAN IV, 6 Mg K 1178 24.87 4.97
C1300 HYPERBARIC Oxygen S 0659 1.5925 98.02 19.60
C1713 Anchor/screw bn/bn,tis/bn N
C1714 Cath, trans atherectomy, dir N
C1715 Brachytherapy needle N
C1716 Brachytx source, Gold 198 CH K 1716 0.4493 27.65 5.53
C1717 Brachytx source, HDR Ir-192 CH K 1717 2.1922 134.93 26.99
C1718 Brachytx source, Iodine 125 CH K 1718 0.5754 35.42 7.08
C1719 Brachytx sour,Non-HDR Ir-192 CH K 1719 0.5108 31.44 6.29
C1720 Brachytx sour, Palladium 103 CH K 1720 0.7945 48.90 9.78
C1721 AICD, dual chamber N
C1722 AICD, single chamber N
C1724 Cath, trans atherec,rotation N
C1725 Cath, translumin non-laser N
C1726 Cath, bal dil, non-vascular N
C1727 Cath, bal tis dis, non-vas N
C1728 Cath, brachytx seed adm N
C1729 Cath, drainage N
C1730 Cath, EP, 19 or few elect N
C1731 Cath, EP, 20 or more elec N
C1732 Cath, EP, diag/abl, 3D/vect N
C1733 Cath, EP, othr than cool-tip N
C1750 Cath, hemodialysis,long-term N
C1751 Cath, inf, per/cent/midline N
C1752 Cath,hemodialysis,short-term N
C1753 Cath, intravas ultrasound N
C1754 Catheter, intradiscal N
C1755 Catheter, intraspinal N
C1756 Cath, pacing, transesoph N
C1757 Cath, thrombectomy/embolect N
C1758 Catheter, ureteral N
C1759 Cath, intra echocardiography N
C1760 Closure dev, vasc N
C1762 Conn tiss, human(inc fascia) N
C1763 Conn tiss, non-human N
C1764 Event recorder, cardiac N
C1765 Adhesion barrier N
C1766 Intro/sheath,strble,non-peel N
C1767 Generator, neuro non-recharg N
C1768 Graft, vascular N
C1769 Guide wire N
C1770 Imaging coil, MR, insertable N
C1771 Rep dev, urinary, w/sling N
C1772 Infusion pump, programmable N
C1773 Ret dev, insertable N
C1776 Joint device (implantable) N
C1777 Lead, AICD, endo single coil N
C1778 Lead, neurostimulator N
C1779 Lead, pmkr, transvenous VDD N
C1780 Lens, intraocular (new tech) N
C1781 Mesh (implantable) N
C1782 Morcellator N
C1783 Ocular imp, aqueous drain de N
C1784 Ocular dev, intraop, det ret N
C1785 Pmkr, dual, rate-resp N
C1786 Pmkr, single, rate-resp N
C1787 Patient progr, neurostim N
C1788 Port, indwelling, imp N
C1789 Prosthesis, breast, imp N
C1813 Prosthesis, penile, inflatab N
C1814 Retinal tamp, silicone oil N
C1815 Pros, urinary sph, imp N
C1816 Receiver/transmitter, neuro N
C1817 Septal defect imp sys N
C1818 Integrated keratoprosthesis N
C1819 Tissue localization-excision N
C1820 Generator neuro rechg bat sy H 1820
C1874 Stent, coated/cov w/del sys N
C1875 Stent, coated/cov w/o del sy N
C1876 Stent, non-coa/non-cov w/del N
C1877 Stent, non-coat/cov w/o del N
C1878 Matrl for vocal cord N
C1879 Tissue marker, implantable N
C1880 Vena cava filter N
C1881 Dialysis access system N
C1882 AICD, other than sing/dual N
C1883 Adapt/ext, pacing/neuro lead N
C1884 Embolization Protect syst N
C1885 Cath, translumin angio laser N
C1887 Catheter, guiding N
C1888 Endovas non-cardiac abl cath N
C1891 Infusion pump,non-prog, perm N
C1892 Intro/sheath,fixed,peel-away N
C1893 Intro/sheath, fixed,non-peel N
C1894 Intro/sheath, non-laser N
C1895 Lead, AICD, endo dual coil N
C1896 Lead, AICD, non sing/dual N
C1897 Lead, neurostim test kit N
C1898 Lead, pmkr, other than trans N
C1899 Lead, pmkr/AICD combination N
C1900 Lead, coronary venous N
C2614 Probe, perc lumb disc N
C2615 Sealant, pulmonary, liquid N
C2616 Brachytx source, Yttrium-90 CH K 2616 272.7710 16,789.33 3,357.87
C2617 Stent, non-cor, tem w/o del N
C2618 Probe, cryoablation N
C2619 Pmkr, dual, non rate-resp N
C2620 Pmkr, single, non rate-resp N
C2621 Pmkr, other than sing/dual N
C2622 Prosthesis, penile, non-inf N
C2625 Stent, non-cor, tem w/del sy N
C2626 Infusion pump, non-prog,temp N
C2627 Cath, suprapubic/cystoscopic N
C2628 Catheter, occlusion N
C2629 Intro/sheath, laser N
C2630 Cath, EP, cool-tip N
C2631 Rep dev, urinary, w/o sling N
C2632 Brachytx sol, I-125, per mCi CH K 2632 0.3139 19.32 3.86
C2633 Brachytx source, Cesium-131 CH K 2633 1.4622 90.00 18.00
C2634 Brachytx source, HA, I-125 CH K 2634 0.4172 25.68 5.14
C2635 Brachytx source, HA, P-103 CH K 2635 0.8820 54.29 10.86
C2636 Brachytx linear source,P-103 CH K 2636 0.6360 39.15 7.83
C2637 Brachytx, Ytterbium-169 CH K 2637 0.4172 25.68 5.14
C8900 MRA w/cont, abd S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
C8901 MRA w/o cont, abd S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
C8902 MRA w/o fol w/cont, abd S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
C8903 MRI w/cont, breast, uni S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
C8904 MRI w/o cont, breast, uni S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
C8905 MRI w/o fol w/cont, brst, un S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
C8906 MRI w/cont, breast, bi S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
C8907 MRI w/o cont, breast, bi S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
C8908 MRI w/o fol w/cont, breast, S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
C8909 MRA w/cont, chest S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
C8910 MRA w/o cont, chest S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
C8911 MRA w/o fol w/cont, chest S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
C8912 MRA w/cont, lwr ext S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
C8913 MRA w/o cont, lwr ext S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
C8914 MRA w/o fol w/cont, lwr ext S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
C8918 MRA w/cont, pelvis S 0284 6.2589 385.24 148.40 77.05
C8919 MRA w/o cont, pelvis S 0336 5.8500 360.07 139.68 72.01
C8920 MRA w/o fol w/cont, pelvis S 0337 8.3423 513.48 202.50 102.70
C8950 IV inf, tx/dx, up to 1 hr CH S 0440 1.8285 112.55 22.51
C8951 IV inf, tx/dx, each addl hr CH S 0437 0.4107 25.28 5.06
C8952 Tx, prophy, dx IV push CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
C8953 Chemotx adm, IV push CH S 0439 1.5841 97.50 19.50
C8954 Chemotx adm, IV inf up to 1h CH S 0441 2.5071 154.31 30.86
C8955 Chemotx adm, IV inf, addl hr CH S 0438 0.7892 48.58 9.72
C8957 Prolonged IV inf, req pump CH S 0441 2.5071 154.31 30.86
C9003 Palivizumab, per 50 mg K 9003 609.62 121.92
C9113 Inj pantoprazole sodium, via N
C9121 Injection, argatroban K 9121 16.40 3.28
C9220 Sodium hyaluronate CH K 9220 197.62 39.52
C9221 Graftjacket Reg Matrix CH B
C9222 Graftjacket SftTis CH K 9222 883.78 176.76
C9224 Injection, galsulfase K 9224 1,503.23 300.65
C9225 Fluocinolone acetonide G 9225 19,345.00 3,869.00
C9227 Injection, micafungin sodium G 9227 1.98 0.40
C9228 Injection, tigecycline G 9228 0.96 0.19
C9716 Radiofrequency energy to anu CH T 0150 29.4386 1,811.98 437.12 362.40
C9723 Dyn IR Perf Img S 1502 75.00 15.00
C9724 EPS gast cardia plic T 0422 27.5493 1,695.69 448.81 339.14
C9725 Place endorectal app S 1507 550.00 110.00
C9726 Rxt breast appl place/remov S 1508 650.00 130.00
D0150 Comprehensve oral evaluation S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0240 Intraoral occlusal film S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0250 Extraoral first film S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0260 Extraoral ea additional film S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0270 Dental bitewing single film S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0272 Dental bitewings two films S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0274 Dental bitewings four films S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0277 Vert bitewings-sev to eight S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D0460 Pulp vitality test S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D1510 Space maintainer fxd unilat S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D1515 Fixed bilat space maintainer S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D1520 Remove unilat space maintain S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D1525 Remove bilat space maintain S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D1550 Recement space maintainer S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D2999 Dental unspec restorative pr S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D3460 Endodontic endosseous implan S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D3999 Endodontic procedure S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4260 Osseous surgery per quadrant S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4263 Bone replce graft first site S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4264 Bone replce graft each add S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4268 Surgical revision procedure S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4270 Pedicle soft tissue graft pr S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4271 Free soft tissue graft proc S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4273 Subepithelial tissue graft S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4355 Full mouth debridement S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D4381 Localized delivery antimicro S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D5911 Facial moulage sectional S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D5912 Facial moulage complete S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D5983 Radiation applicator S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D5984 Radiation shield S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D5985 Radiation cone locator S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D5987 Commissure splint S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D6920 Dental connector bar S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7111 Extraction coronal remnants S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7140 Extraction erupted tooth/exr S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7210 Rem imp tooth w mucoper flp S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7220 Impact tooth remov soft tiss S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7230 Impact tooth remov part bony S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7240 Impact tooth remov comp bony S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7241 Impact tooth rem bony w/comp S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7250 Tooth root removal S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7260 Oral antral fistula closure S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7261 Primary closure sinus perf S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7291 Transseptal fiberotomy S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D7940 Reshaping bone orthognathic S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D9110 Tx dental pain minor proc N
D9230 Analgesia N
D9248 Sedation (non-iv) N
D9630 Other drugs/medicaments S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D9930 Treatment of complications S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D9940 Dental occlusal guard S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D9950 Occlusion analysis S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D9951 Limited occlusal adjustment S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
D9952 Complete occlusal adjustment S 0330 9.5891 590.22 118.04
E0616 Cardiac event recorder N
E0749 Elec osteogen stim implanted N
E0782 Non-programble infusion pump N
E0783 Programmable infusion pump N
E0785 Replacement impl pump cathet N
E0786 Implantable pump replacement N
E0830 Ambulatory traction device N
E1399 Durable medical equipment mi N
G0008 Admin influenza virus vac CH S 0350 0.4107 25.28 0.00 0.00
G0009 Admin pneumococcal vaccine CH S 0350 0.4107 25.28 0.00 0.00
G0101 CA screen;pelvic/breast exam CH V 0604 0.8083 49.75 9.95
G0102 Prostate ca screening; dre N
G0104 CA screen;flexi sigmoidscope S 0159 3.8973 239.88 59.97
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind T 0158 7.8134 480.92 120.23
G0106 Colon CA screen;barium enema S 0157 2.4974 153.72 30.74
G0117 Glaucoma scrn hgh risk direc S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
G0118 Glaucoma scrn hgh risk direc S 0230 0.8126 50.02 14.97 10.00
G0120 Colon ca scrn; barium enema S 0157 2.4974 153.72 30.74
G0121 Colon ca scrn not hi rsk ind T 0158 7.8134 480.92 120.23
G0127 Trim nail(s) T 0009 0.6803 41.87 8.37
G0129 Partial hosp prog service P 0033 3.3837 208.27 41.65
G0130 Single energy x-ray study X 0260 0.7276 44.78 8.96
G0166 Extrnl counterpulse, per tx T 0678 1.7263 106.26 21.25
G0173 Linear acc stereo radsur com CH S 0067 65.7255 4,045.47 809.09
G0175 OPPS Service,sched team conf CH V 0608 2.1226 130.65 26.13
G0176 OPPS/PHP;activity therapy P 0033 3.3837 208.27 41.65
G0177 OPPS/PHP; traineduc serv P 0033 3.3837 208.27 41.65
G0186 Dstry eye lesn,fdr vssl tech T 0235 4.0750 250.82 61.14 50.16
G0237 Therapeutic procd strg endur S 0411 0.3793 23.35 4.67
G0238 Oth resp proc, indiv S 0411 0.3793 23.35 4.67
G0239 Oth resp proc, group S 0411 0.3793 23.35 4.67
G0243 Multisour photon stero treat S 0127 126.8566 7,808.15 1,561.63
G0245 Initial foot exam pt lops CH V 0604 0.8083 49.75 9.95
G0246 Followup eval of foot pt lop CH V 0605 1.0057 61.90 12.38
G0247 Routine footcare pt w lops T 0009 0.6803 41.87 8.37
G0248 Demonstrate use home inr mon CH V 0604 0.8083 49.75 9.95
G0249 Provide test material,equipm CH V 0604 0.8083 49.75 9.95
G0251 Linear acc based stero radio CH S 0065 22.4428 1,381.38 276.28
G0257 Unsched dialysis ESRD pt hos S 0170 6.8096 419.14 83.83
G0259 Inject for sacroiliac joint N
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth T 0206 5.5439 341.23 75.55 68.25
G0267 Bone marrow or psc harvest S 0110 3.4570 212.78 42.56
G0268 Removal of impacted wax md X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
G0269 Occlusive device in vein art N
G0275 Renal angio, cardiac cath N
G0278 Iliac art angio,cardiac cath N
G0288 Recon, CTA for surg plan S 0417 3.1140 191.67 38.33
G0289 Arthro, loose body + chondro N
G0290 Drug-eluting stents, single T 0656 106.8902 6,579.20 1,315.84
G0291 Drug-eluting stents,each add T 0656 106.8902 6,579.20 1,315.84
G0293 Non-cov surg proc,clin trial CH X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
G0294 Non-cov proc, clinical trial CH X 0340 0.6211 38.23 7.65
G0297 Insert single chamber/cd T 0107 279.2049 17,185.34 3,437.07
G0298 Insert dual chamber/cd T 0107 279.2049 17,185.34 3,437.07
G0299 Inser/repos single icd+leads T 0108 370.5535 22,807.94 4,561.59
G0300 Insert reposit lead dual+gen T 0108 370.5535 22,807.94 4,561.59
G0302 Pre-op service LVRS complete S 1509 750.00 150.00
G0303 Pre-op service LVRS 10-15dos S 1507 550.00 110.00
G0304 Pre-op service LVRS 1-9 dos S 1504 250.00 50.00
G0305 Post op service LVRS min 6 S 1504 250.00 50.00
G0332 Preadmin IV immunoglobulin CH B
G0339 Robot lin-radsurg com, first CH S 0067 65.7255 4,045.47 809.09
G0340 Robt lin-radsurg fractx 2-5 CH S 0066 47.2213 2,906.52 581.30
G0344 Initial preventive exam CH V 0605 1.0057 61.90 12.38
G0364 Bone marrow aspirate biopsy CH T 0002 1.0948 67.39 13.48
G0365 Vessel mapping hemo access S 0267 2.5166 154.90 60.80 30.98
G0367 EKG tracing for initial prev S 0099 0.3835 23.60 4.72
G0375 Smoke/tobacco counselng 3-10 CH X 0031 0.1716 10.56 2.11
G0376 Smoke/tobacco counseling 10 CH X 0031 0.1716 10.56 2.11
G0378 Hospital observation per hr Q 0339 7.1587 440.63 88.13
G0379 Direct admit hospital observ CH Q 0604 0.8083 49.75 9.95
G3001 Admin + supply, tositumomab CH S 0442 24.5410 1,510.52 302.10
J0120 Tetracyclin injection N
J0128 Abarelix injection CH K 9216 66.20 13.24
J0130 Abciximab injection K 1605 452.96 90.59
J0132 Acetylcysteine injection K 1680 1.86 0.37
J0133 Acyclovir injection N
J0135 Adalimumab injection K 1083 304.40 60.88
J0150 Injection adenosine 6 MG K 0379 29.90 5.98
J0152 Adenosine injection K 0917 69.41 13.88
J0170 Adrenalin epinephrin inject N
J0180 Agalsidase beta injection K 9208 126.00 25.20
J0190 Inj biperiden lactate/5 mg CH K 3038 88.36 17.67
J0200 Alatrofloxacin mesylate N
J0205 Alglucerase injection K 0900 38.85 7.77
J0207 Amifostine K 7000 448.41 89.68
J0210 Methyldopate hcl injection K 2210 9.86 1.97
J0215 Alefacept K 1633 26.03 5.21
J0256 Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor K 0901 3.21 0.64
J0278 Amikacin sulfate injection CH N
J0280 Aminophyllin 250 MG inj N
J0282 Amiodarone HCl N
J0285 Amphotericin B CH N
J0287 Amphotericin b lipid complex K 9024 11.10 2.22
J0288 Ampho b cholesteryl sulfate K 0735 12.00 2.40
J0289 Amphotericin b liposome inj K 0736 17.40 3.48
J0290 Ampicillin 500 MG inj N
J0295 Ampicillin sodium per 1.5 gm N
J0300 Amobarbital 125 MG inj N
J0330 Succinycholine chloride inj N
J0350 Injection anistreplase 30 u K 1606 2,265.46 453.09
J0360 Hydralazine hcl injection N
J0365 Aprotonin, 10,000 kiu K 1682 2.32 0.46
J0380 Inj metaraminol bitartrate CH K 3039 17.68 3.54
J0390 Chloroquine injection N
J0395 Arbutamine HCl injection K 9031 160.00 32.00
J0456 Azithromycin N
J0460 Atropine sulfate injection N
J0470 Dimecaprol injection CH N
J0475 Baclofen 10 MG injection K 9032 191.50 38.30
J0476 Baclofen intrathecal trial K 1631 70.20 14.04
J0480 Basiliximab K 1683 1,388.81 277.76
J0500 Dicyclomine injection N
J0515 Inj benztropine mesylate N
J0520 Bethanechol chloride inject N
J0530 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0540 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0550 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0560 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0570 Penicillin g benzathine inj N
J0580 Penicillin g benzathine inj CH K 3040 67.86 13.57
J0583 Bivalirudin CH K 3041 1.62 0.32
J0585 Botulinum toxin a per unit K 0902 4.85 0.97
J0587 Botulinum toxin type B K 9018 7.85 1.57
J0592 Buprenorphine hydrochloride N
J0595 Butorphanol tartrate 1 mg N
J0600 Edetate calcium disodium inj K 0892 39.80 7.96
J0610 Calcium gluconate injection N
J0620 Calcium glycerlact/10 ML N
J0630 Calcitonin salmon injection CH N
J0636 Inj calcitriol per 0.1 mcg N
J0637 Caspofungin acetate K 9019 32.19 6.44
J0640 Leucovorin calcium injection N
J0670 Inj mepivacaine HCL/10 ml N
J0690 Cefazolin sodium injection N
J0692 Cefepime HCl for injection N
J0694 Cefoxitin sodium injection N
J0696 Ceftriaxone sodium injection N
J0697 Sterile cefuroxime injection N
J0698 Cefotaxime sodium injection N
J0702 Betamethasone acetsod phosp N
J0704 Betamethasone sod phosp/4 MG N
J0706 Caffeine citrate injection K 0876 3.34 0.67
J0710 Cephapirin sodium injection N
J0713 Inj ceftazidime per 500 mg N
J0715 Ceftizoxime sodium/500 MG N
J0720 Chloramphenicol sodium injec N
J0725 Chorionic gonadotropin/1000u N
J0735 Clonidine hydrochloride K 0935 62.71 12.54
J0740 Cidofovir injection K 9033 757.03 151.41
J0743 Cilastatin sodium injection N
J0744 Ciprofloxacin iv N
J0745 Inj codeine phosphate/30 MG N
J0760 Colchicine injection N
J0770 Colistimethate sodium inj N
J0780 Prochlorperazine injection N
J0795 Corticorelin ovine triflutal K 1684 4.22 0.84
J0800 Corticotropin injection K 1280 108.85 21.77
J0835 Inj cosyntropin per 0.25 MG K 0835 63.55 12.71
J0850 Cytomegalovirus imm IV/vial K 0903 755.79 151.16
J0878 Daptomycin injection CH K 9124 0.31 0.06
J0881 Darbepoetin alfa, non-esrd K 1685 3.00 0.60
J0882 Darbepoetin alfa, esrd use CH A
J0885 Epoetin alfa, non-esrd K 1686 9.25 1.85
J0886 Epoetin alfa, esrd CH A
J0895 Deferoxamine mesylate inj K 0895 14.77 2.95
J0900 Testosterone enanthate inj N
J0945 Brompheniramine maleate inj N
J0970 Estradiol valerate injection N
J1000 Depo-estradiol cypionate inj N
J1020 Methylprednisolone 20 MG inj N
J1030 Methylprednisolone 40 MG inj N
J1040 Methylprednisolone 80 MG inj N
J1051 Medroxyprogesterone inj N
J1060 Testosterone cypionate 1 ML N
J1070 Testosterone cypionat 100 MG N
J1080 Testosterone cypionat 200 MG N
J1094 Inj dexamethasone acetate N
J1100 Dexamethasone sodium phos N
J1110 Inj dihydroergotamine mesylt CH N
J1120 Acetazolamid sodium injectio N
J1160 Digoxin injection N
J1162 Digoxin immune fab (ovine) K 1687 527.46 105.49
J1165 Phenytoin sodium injection N
J1170 Hydromorphone injection N
J1180 Dyphylline injection CH N
J1190 Dexrazoxane HCl injection K 0726 179.62 35.92
J1200 Diphenhydramine hcl injectio N
J1205 Chlorothiazide sodium inj N
J1212 Dimethyl sulfoxide 50% 50 ML N
J1230 Methadone injection N
J1240 Dimenhydrinate injection N
J1245 Dipyridamole injection N
J1250 Inj dobutamine HCL/250 mg N
J1260 Dolasetron mesylate K 0750 6.76 1.35
J1265 Dopamine injection N
J1270 Injection, doxercalciferol N
J1320 Amitriptyline injection N
J1325 Epoprostenol injection N
J1327 Eptifibatide injection K 1607 13.31 2.66
J1330 Ergonovine maleate injection K 1330 27.56 5.51
J1335 Ertapenem injection N
J1364 Erythro lactobionate/500 MG N
J1380 Estradiol valerate 10 MG inj N
J1390 Estradiol valerate 20 MG inj N
J1410 Inj estrogen conjugate 25 MG K 9038 57.78 11.56
J1430 Ethanolamine oleate 100 mg K 1688 71.57 14.31
J1435 Injection estrone per 1 MG N
J1436 Etidronate disodium inj K 1436 70.73 14.15
J1438 Etanercept injection K 1608 154.12 30.82
J1440 Filgrastim 300 mcg injection K 0728 182.53 36.51
J1441 Filgrastim 480 mcg injection K 7049 289.59 57.92
J1450 Fluconazole N
J1451 Fomepizole, 15 mg K 1689 11.82 2.36
J1452 Intraocular Fomivirsen na K 9040 210.00 42.00
J1455 Foscarnet sodium injection CH K 3042 10.69 2.14
J1457 Gallium nitrate injection CH N
J1460 Gamma globulin 1 CC inj CH K 3043 10.59 2.12
J1565 RSV-ivig K 0906 16.02 3.20
J1566 Immune globulin, powder K 2731 22.05 4.41
J1567 Immune globulin, liquid K 2732 28.82 5.76
J1570 Ganciclovir sodium injection N
J1580 Garamycin gentamicin inj N
J1590 Gatifloxacin injection N
J1595 Injection glatiramer acetate N
J1600 Gold sodium thiomaleate inj N
J1610 Glucagon hydrochloride/1 MG K 9042 62.42 12.48
J1620 Gonadorelin hydroch/100 mcg K 7005 178.59 35.72
J1626 Granisetron HCl injection K 0764 6.80 1.36
J1630 Haloperidol injection N
J1631 Haloperidol decanoate inj N
J1640 Hemin, 1 mg K 1690 6.59 1.32
J1642 Inj heparin sodium per 10 u N
J1644 Inj heparin sodium per 1000u N
J1645 Dalteparin sodium N
J1650 Inj enoxaparin sodium N
J1652 Fondaparinux sodium N
J1655 Tinzaparin sodium injection K 1655 2.18 0.44
J1670 Tetanus immune globulin inj K 1670 90.71 18.14
J1700 Hydrocortisone acetate inj N
J1710 Hydrocortisone sodium ph inj N
J1720 Hydrocortisone sodium succ i N
J1730 Diazoxide injection K 1740 110.88 22.18
J1742 Ibutilide fumarate injection K 9044 249.01 49.80
J1745 Infliximab injection K 7043 53.73 10.75
J1751 Iron dextran 165 injection K 1691 12.30 2.46
J1752 Iron dextran 267 injection K 1692 10.17 2.03
J1756 Iron sucrose injection K 9046 0.36 0.07
J1785 Injection imiglucerase/unit K 0916 3.87 0.77
J1790 Droperidol injection N
J1800 Propranolol injection N
J1815 Insulin injection N
J1817 Insulin for insulin pump use N
J1830 Interferon beta-1b/.25 MG K 0910 91.34 18.27
J1835 Itraconazole injection K 9047 36.23 7.25
J1840 Kanamycin sulfate 500 MG inj N
J1850 Kanamycin sulfate 75 MG inj N
J1885 Ketorolac tromethamine inj N
J1890 Cephalothin sodium injection N
J1931 Laronidase injection K 9209 23.64 4.73
J1940 Furosemide injection N
J1945 Lepirudin K 1693 146.38 29.28
J1950 Leuprolide acetate/3.75 MG K 0800 440.36 88.07
J1956 Levofloxacin injection N
J1960 Levorphanol tartrate inj N
J1980 Hyoscyamine sulfate inj N
J1990 Chlordiazepoxide injection N
J2001 Lidocaine injection N
J2010 Lincomycin injection N
J2020 Linezolid injection K 9001 23.50 4.70
J2060 Lorazepam injection N
J2150 Mannitol injection N
J2175 Meperidine hydrochl/100 MG N
J2180 Meperidine/promethazine inj N
J2185 Meropenem CH K 3045 3.76 0.75
J2210 Methylergonovin maleate inj N
J2250 Inj midazolam hydrochloride N
J2260 Inj milrinone lactate/5 MG N
J2270 Morphine sulfate injection N
J2271 Morphine so4 injection 100mg N
J2275 Morphine sulfate injection N
J2278 Ziconotide injection G 1694 6.20 1.24
J2280 Inj, moxifloxacin 100 mg N
J2300 Inj nalbuphine hydrochloride N
J2310 Inj naloxone hydrochloride N
J2320 Nandrolone decanoate 50 MG N
J2321 Nandrolone decanoate 100 MG N
J2322 Nandrolone decanoate 200 MG N
J2325 Nesiritide injection K 1695 29.72 5.94
J2353 Octreotide injection, depot K 1207 89.50 17.90
J2354 Octreotide inj, non-depot CH K 3046 4.34 0.87
J2355 Oprelvekin injection K 7011 243.39 48.68
J2357 Omalizumab injection CH K 9300 16.34 3.27
J2360 Orphenadrine injection N
J2370 Phenylephrine hcl injection N
J2400 Chloroprocaine hcl injection N
J2405 Ondansetron hcl injection K 0768 3.69 0.74
J2410 Oxymorphone hcl injection N
J2425 Palifermin injection K 1696 11.37 2.27
J2430 Pamidronate disodium/30 MG K 0730 29.31 5.86
J2440 Papaverin hcl injection N
J2460 Oxytetracycline injection N
J2469 Palonosetron HCl K 9210 17.51 3.50
J2501 Paricalcitol N
J2503 Pegaptanib sodium injection G 1697 1,107.54 221.51
J2504 Pegademase bovine, 25 iu K 1739 164.50 32.90
J2505 Injection, pegfilgrastim 6mg K 9119 2,142.79 428.56
J2510 Penicillin g procaine inj N
J2513 Pentastarch 10% solution CH N
J2515 Pentobarbital sodium inj N
J2540 Penicillin g potassium inj N
J2543 Piperacillin/tazobactam N
J2550 Promethazine hcl injection N
J2560 Phenobarbital sodium inj N
J2590 Oxytocin injection N
J2597 Inj desmopressin acetate N
J2650 Prednisolone acetate inj N
J2670 Totazoline hcl injection N
J2675 Inj progesterone per 50 MG N
J2680 Fluphenazine decanoate 25 MG N
J2690 Procainamide hcl injection N
J2700 Oxacillin sodium injeciton CH N
J2710 Neostigmine methylslfte inj N
J2720 Inj protamine sulfate/10 MG N
J2725 Inj protirelin per 250 mcg N
J2730 Pralidoxime chloride inj CH N
J2760 Phentolaine mesylate inj N
J2765 Metoclopramide hcl injection N
J2770 Quinupristin/dalfopristin K 2770 108.03 21.61
J2780 Ranitidine hydrochloride inj N
J2783 Rasburicase CH K 0738 110.36 22.07
J2788 Rho d immune globulin 50 mcg K 9023 14.13 2.83
J2790 Rho d immune globulin inj K 0884 97.11 19.42
J2792 Rho(D) immune globulin h, sd K 1609 13.57 2.71
J2794 Risperidone, long acting CH K 9125 4.73 0.95
J2795 Ropivacaine HCl injection N
J2800 Methocarbamol injection N
J2805 Sincalide injection CH N
J2810 Inj theophylline per 40 MG N
J2820 Sargramostim injection K 0731 23.12 4.62
J2850 Inj secretin synthetic human K 1700 20.31 4.06
J2910 Aurothioglucose injeciton CH N
J2912 Sodium chloride injection N
J2916 Na ferric gluconate complex N
J2920 Methylprednisolone injection N
J2930 Methylprednisolone injection N
J2940 Somatrem injection K 2940 583.74 116.75
J2941 Somatropin injection K 7034 43.73 8.75
J2950 Promazine hcl injection N
J2993 Reteplase injection K 9005 754.71 150.94
J2995 Inj streptokinase/250000 IU K 0911 78.75 15.75
J2997 Alteplase recombinant K 7048 31.06 6.21
J3000 Streptomycin injection N
J3010 Fentanyl citrate injeciton N
J3030 Sumatriptan succinate/6 MG K 3030 51.75 10.35
J3070 Pentazocine injection N
J3100 Tenecteplase injection K 9002 2,059.01 411.80
J3105 Terbutaline sulfate inj N
J3120 Testosterone enanthate inj N
J3130 Testosterone enanthate inj N
J3140 Testosterone suspension inj N
J3150 Testosteron propionate inj N
J3230 Chlorpromazine hcl injection N
J3240 Thyrotropin injection K 9108 766.61 153.32
J3246 Tirofiban HCl K 7041 7.61 1.52
J3250 Trimethobenzamide hcl inj N
J3260 Tobramycin sulfate injection N
J3265 Injection torsemide 10 mg/ml N
J3280 Thiethylperazine maleate inj N
J3285 Treprostinil injection K 1701 53.51 10.70
J3301 Triamcinolone acetonide inj N
J3302 Triamcinolone diacetate inj N
J3303 Triamcinolone hexacetonl inj N
J3305 Inj trimetrexate glucoronate K 7045 144.39 28.88
J3310 Perphenazine injeciton N
J3315 Triptorelin pamoate K 9122 300.90 60.18
J3320 Spectinomycn di-hcl inj N
J3350 Urea injection K 9051 69.10 13.82
J3355 Urofollitropin, 75 iu K 1741 48.84 9.77
J3360 Diazepam injection N
J3364 Urokinase 5000 IU injection N
J3365 Urokinase 250,000 IU inj K 7036 453.41 90.68
J3370 Vancomycin hcl injection N
J3396 Verteporfin injection K 1203 8.89 1.78
J3400 Triflupromazine hcl inj N
J3410 Hydroxyzine hcl injection N
J3411 Thiamine hcl 100 mg N
J3415 Pyridoxine hcl 100 mg N
J3420 Vitamin b12 injection N
J3430 Vitamin k phytonadione inj N
J3465 Injection, voriconazole K 1052 4.55 0.91
J3470 Hyaluronidase injection CH N
J3471 Ovine, up to 999 USP units CH N
J3472 Ovine, 1000 USP units K 1703 133.77 26.75
J3475 Inj magnesium sulfate N
J3480 Inj potassium chloride N
J3485 Zidovudine N
J3486 Ziprasidone mesylate N
J3487 Zoledronic acid K 9115 200.82 40.16
J3490 Drugs unclassified injection N
J3530 Nasal vaccine inhalation N
J3590 Unclassified biologics N
J7030 Normal saline solution infus N
J7040 Normal saline solution infus N
J7042 5% dextrose/normal saline N
J7050 Normal saline solution infus N
J7060 5% dextrose/water N
J7070 D5w infusion N
J7100 Dextran 40 infusion N
J7110 Dextran 75 infusion N
J7120 Ringers lactate infusion N
J7130 Hypertonic saline solution N
J7188 Inj Vonwillebrand factor iu K 1704 0.87 0.17
J7189 Factor viia K 1705 1.08 0.22
J7190 Factor viii K 0925 0.68 0.14
J7191 Factor VIII (porcine) K 0926 0.66 0.13
J7192 Factor viii recombinant K 0927 1.05 0.21
J7193 Factor IX non-recombinant K 0931 0.88 0.18
J7194 Factor ix complex K 0928 0.63 0.13
J7195 Factor IX recombinant K 0932 0.98 0.20
J7197 Antithrombin iii injection K 0930 1.62 0.32
J7198 Anti-inhibitor K 0929 1.29 0.26
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl top K 7308 99.92 19.98
J7310 Ganciclovir long act implant K 0913 4,200.00 840.00
J7317 Sodium hyaluronate injection K 7316 112.04 22.41
J7320 Hylan G-F 20 injection K 1611 196.99 39.40
J7340 Metabolic active D/E tissue K 1632 27.56 5.51
J7341 Non-human, metabolic tissue K 1707 1.64 0.33
J7342 Metabolically active tissue K 9054 15.01 3.00
J7343 Nonmetabolic act d/e tissue K 1629 15.20 3.04
J7344 Nonmetabolic active tissue K 9156 66.39 13.28
J7350 Injectable human tissue CH N
J7500 Azathioprine oral 50mg N
J7501 Azathioprine parenteral K 0887 48.73 9.75
J7502 Cyclosporine oral 100 mg K 0888 3.88 0.78
J7504 Lymphocyte immune globulin K 0890 295.38 59.08
J7505 Monoclonal antibodies K 7038 860.94 172.19
J7506 Prednisone oral N
J7507 Tacrolimus oral per 1 MG K 0891 3.40 0.68
J7509 Methylprednisolone oral N
J7510 Prednisolone oral per 5 mg N
J7511 Antithymocyte globuln rabbit K 9104 301.48 60.30
J7513 Daclizumab, parenteral K 1612 345.07 69.01
J7515 Cyclosporine oral 25 mg CH N
J7516 Cyclosporin parenteral 250mg N
J7517 Mycophenolate mofetil oral K 9015 2.50 0.50
J7518 Mycophenolic acid CH K 9219 2.15 0.43
J7520 Sirolimus, oral K 9020 6.84 1.37
J7525 Tacrolimus injection K 9006 135.17 27.03
J7599 Immunosuppressive drug noc N
J7674 Methacholine chloride, neb N
J7799 Non-inhalation drug for DME N
J8501 Oral aprepitant G 0868 4.63 0.93
J8510 Oral busulfan K 7015 1.95 0.39
J8520 Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg K 7042 3.60 0.72
J8530 Cyclophosphamide oral 25 MG N
J8540 Oral dexamethasone CH N
J8560 Etoposide oral 50 MG K 0802 32.73 6.55
J8597 Antiemetic drug oral NOS N
J8600 Melphalan oral 2 MG CH K 3047 4.39 0.88
J8610 Methotrexate oral 2.5 MG N
J8700 Temozolomide K 1086 7.16 1.43
J9000 Doxorubic hcl 10 MG vl chemo CH K 3048 6.23 1.25
J9001 Doxorubicin hcl liposome inj K 7046 367.56 73.51
J9010 Alemtuzumab injection K 9110 525.75 105.15
J9015 Aldesleukin/single use vial K 0807 734.10 146.82
J9017 Arsenic trioxide K 9012 32.92 6.58
J9020 Asparaginase injection K 0814 53.66 10.73
J9025 Azacitidine injection K 1709 4.09 0.82
J9027 Clofarabine injection G 1710 116.68 23.34
J9031 Bcg live intravesical vac K 0809 110.48 22.10
J9035 Bevacizumab injection CH K 9214 56.36 11.27
J9040 Bleomycin sulfate injection CH N
J9041 Bortezomib injection K 9207 29.81 5.96
J9045 Carboplatin injection K 0811 13.74 2.75
J9050 Carmus bischl nitro inj K 0812 139.66 27.93
J9055 Cetuximab injection CH K 9215 49.39 9.88
J9060 Cisplatin 10 MG injection N
J9065 Inj cladribine per 1 MG K 0858 38.28 7.66
J9070 Cyclophosphamide 100 MG inj N
J9093 Cyclophosphamide lyophilized CH K 3049 5.47 1.09
J9098 Cytarabine liposome K 1166 374.75 74.95
J9100 Cytarabine hcl 100 MG inj N
J9120 Dactinomycin actinomycin d N
J9130 Dacarbazine 100 mg inj CH N
J9150 Daunorubicin K 0820 23.36 4.67
J9151 Daunorubicin citrate liposom K 0821 55.72 11.14
J9160 Denileukin diftitox, 300 mcg K 1084 1,391.05 278.21
J9165 Diethylstilbestrol injection N
J9170 Docetaxel K 0823 294.48 58.90
J9175 Elliotts b solution per ml N
J9178 Inj, epirubicin hcl, 2 mg K 1167 24.47 4.89
J9181 Etoposide 10 MG inj N
J9185 Fludarabine phosphate inj K 0842 230.11 46.02
J9190 Fluorouracil injection N
J9200 Floxuridine injection K 0827 62.61 12.52
J9201 Gemcitabine HCl K 0828 116.59 23.32
J9202 Goserelin acetate implant K 0810 197.59 39.52
J9206 Irinotecan injection K 0830 125.28 25.06
J9208 Ifosfomide injection K 0831 54.19 10.84
J9209 Mesna injection K 0732 7.87 1.57
J9211 Idarubicin hcl injection K 0832 265.53 53.11
J9212 Interferon alfacon-1 K 0912 3.92 0.78
J9213 Interferon alfa-2a inj K 0834 33.53 6.71
J9214 Interferon alfa-2b inj K 0836 13.54 2.71
J9215 Interferon alfa-n3 inj K 0865 50.33 10.07
J9216 Interferon gamma 1-b inj K 0838 289.87 57.97
J9217 Leuprolide acetate suspnsion K 9217 242.99 48.60
J9218 Leuprolide acetate injeciton K 0861 7.86 1.57
J9219 Leuprolide acetate implant K 7051 2,157.81 431.56
J9225 Histrelin implant K 1711 2,019.82 403.96
J9230 Mechlorethamine hcl inj N
J9245 Inj melphalan hydrochl 50 MG K 0840 1,190.81 238.16
J9250 Methotrexate sodium inj N
J9263 Oxaliplatin K 1738 8.47 1.69
J9264 Paclitaxel injection G 1712 8.73 1.75
J9265 Paclitaxel injection K 0863 15.44 3.09
J9266 Pegaspargase/singl dose vial K 0843 1,596.00 319.20
J9268 Pentostatin injection K 0844 2,000.96 400.19
J9270 Plicamycin (mithramycin) inj K 0860 173.66 34.73
J9280 Mitomycin 5 MG inj K 0862 18.82 3.76
J9293 Mitoxantrone hydrochl/5 MG K 0864 336.76 67.35
J9300 Gemtuzumab ozogamicin K 9004 2,265.57 453.11
J9305 Pemetrexed injection CH K 9213 40.90 8.18
J9310 Rituximab cancer treatment K 0849 465.23 93.05
J9320 Streptozocin injection K 0850 147.45 29.49
J9340 Thiotepa injection K 0851 45.38 9.08
J9350 Topotecan K 0852 780.54 156.11
J9355 Trastuzumab K 1613 54.59 10.92
J9357 Valrubicin, 200 mg K 9167 76.03 15.21
J9360 Vinblastine sulfate inj N
J9370 Vincristine sulfate 1 MG inj N
J9390 Vinorelbine tartrate/10 mg K 0855 22.04 4.41
J9395 Injection, Fulvestrant K 9120 80.31 16.06
J9600 Porfimer sodium K 0856 2,481.76 496.35
J9999 Chemotherapy drug N
L8600 Implant breast silicone/eq N
L8603 Collagen imp urinary 2.5 ml N
L8606 Synthetic implnt urinary 1ml N
L8609 Artificial cornea N
L8610 Ocular implant N
L8612 Aqueous shunt prosthesis N
L8613 Ossicular implant N
L8614 Cochlear device/system N
L8630 Metacarpophalangeal implant N
L8631 MCP joint repl 2 pc or more N
L8641 Metatarsal joint implant N
L8642 Hallux implant N
L8658 Interphalangeal joint spacer N
L8659 Interphalangeal joint repl N
L8670 Vascular graft, synthetic N
L8682 Implt neurostim radiofq rec N
L8699 Prosthetic implant NOS N
M0064 Visit for drug monitoring X 0374 1.1509 70.84 14.17
P9010 Whole blood for transfusion K 0950 2.1824 134.33 26.87
P9011 Blood split unit K 0967 2.2087 135.95 27.19
P9012 Cryoprecipitate each unit K 0952 0.8571 52.76 10.55
P9016 RBC leukocytes reduced K 0954 2.8738 176.89 35.38
P9017 Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr K 9508 1.1677 71.87 14.37
P9019 Platelets, each unit K 0957 0.9794 60.28 12.06
P9020 Plaelet rich plasma unit K 0958 2.5336 155.95 31.19
P9021 Red blood cells unit K 0959 2.1045 129.53 25.91
P9022 Washed red blood cells unit K 0960 3.5028 215.60 43.12
P9023 Frozen plasma, pooled, sd K 0949 0.9060 55.77 11.15
P9031 Platelets leukocytes reduced K 1013 1.5318 94.28 18.86
P9032 Platelets, irradiated K 9500 2.0957 128.99 25.80
P9033 Platelets leukoreduced irrad K 0968 2.1192 130.44 26.09
P9034 Platelets, pheresis K 9507 7.5381 463.98 92.80
P9035 Platelet pheres leukoreduced K 9501 7.9414 488.80 97.76
P9036 Platelet pheresis irradiated K 9502 6.6959 412.14 82.43
P9037 Plate pheres leukoredu irrad K 1019 9.9841 614.53 122.91
P9038 RBC irradiated K 9505 3.2600 200.66 40.13
P9039 RBC deglycerolized K 9504 5.7106 351.49 70.30
P9040 RBC leukoreduced irradiated K 0969 3.7037 227.97 45.59
P9041 Albumin (human),5%, 50ml K 0961 25.48 5.10
P9043 Plasma protein fract,5%,50ml K 0956 0.4016 24.72 4.94
P9044 Cryoprecipitatereducedplasma K 1009 1.2990 79.95 15.99
P9045 Albumin (human), 5%, 250 ml K 0963 72.09 14.42
P9046 Albumin (human), 25%, 20 ml K 0964 26.79 5.36
P9047 Albumin (human), 25%, 50ml K 0965 61.77 12.35
P9048 Plasmaprotein fract,5%,250ml K 0966 3.1309 192.71 38.54
P9050 Granulocytes, pheresis unit K 9506 4.1030 252.54 50.51
P9051 Blood, l/r, cmv-neg K 1010 2.1991 135.36 27.07
P9052 Platelets, hla-m, l/r, unit K 1011 10.5084 646.80 129.36
P9053 Plt, pher, l/r cmv-neg, irr K 1020 11.7025 720.30 144.06
P9054 Blood, l/r, froz/degly/wash K 1016 1.4462 89.02 17.80
P9055 Plt, aph/pher, l/r, cmv-neg K 1017 6.1508 378.59 75.72
P9056 Blood, l/r, irradiated K 1018 2.1765 133.97 26.79
P9057 RBC, frz/deg/wsh, l/r, irrad K 1021 6.9189 425.87 85.17
P9058 RBC, l/r, cmv-neg, irrad K 1022 4.2818 263.55 52.71
P9059 Plasma, frz between 8-24hour K 0955 1.1864 73.02 14.60
P9060 Fr frz plasma donor retested K 9503 1.1915 73.34 14.67
P9612 Catheterize for urine spec CH A
P9615 Urine specimen collect mult N
Q0035 Cardiokymography X 0100 2.5352 156.04 41.44 31.21
Q0091 Obtaining screen pap smear T 0191 0.1501 9.24 1.85
Q0092 Set up port xray equipment N
Q0163 Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg N
Q0164 Prochlorperazine maleate 5mg N
Q0166 Granisetron HCl 1 mg oral K 0765 37.08 7.42
Q0167 Dronabinol 2.5mg oral N
Q0169 Promethazine HCl 12.5mg oral N
Q0171 Chlorpromazine HCl 10mg oral N
Q0173 Trimethobenzamide HCl 250mg N
Q0174 Thiethylperazine maleate10mg N
Q0175 Perphenazine 4mg oral N
Q0177 Hydroxyzine pamoate 25mg N
Q0179 Ondansetron HCl 8mg oral K 0769 34.21 6.84
Q0180 Dolasetron mesylate oral K 0763 47.52 9.50
Q0512 Px sup fee anti-can sub pres CH B
Q0515 Sermorelin acetate injection CH K 3050 1.73 0.35
Q1003 Ntiol category 3 N
Q1004 Ntiol category 4 N
Q1005 Ntiol category 5 N
Q2004 Bladder calculi irrig sol N
Q2009 Fosphenytoin, 50 mg K 7028 5.18 1.04
Q2017 Teniposide, 50 mg K 7035 264.26 52.85
Q3019 ALS emer trans no ALS serv CH E
Q3020 ALS nonemer trans no ALS ser CH E
Q3025 IM inj interferon beta 1-a K 9022 97.99 19.60
Q3031 Collagen skin test N
Q4079 Natalizumab injection G 9126 6.39 1.28
Q9945 LOCM =149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml K 9157 0.30 0.06
Q9946 LOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml K 9158 1.84 0.37
Q9947 LOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml K 9159 1.25 0.25
Q9948 LOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml K 9160 0.32 0.06
Q9949 LOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml K 9161 0.34 0.07
Q9950 LOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml K 9162 0.21 0.04
Q9951 LOCM = 400 mg/ml iodine,1ml K 9163 0.30 0.06
Q9952 Inj Gad-base MR contrast,1ml K 9164 2.88 0.58
Q9953 Inj Fe-based MR contrast,1ml K 1713 30.12 6.02
Q9954 Oral MR contrast, 100 ml K 9165 8.87 1.77
Q9955 Inj perflexane lip micros,ml K 9203 8.22 1.64
Q9956 Inj octafluoropropane mic,ml K 9202 40.75 8.15
Q9957 Inj perflutren lip micros,ml K 9112 61.25 12.25
Q9958 HOCM =149 mg/ml iodine, 1ml CH N
Q9959 HOCM 150-199mg/ml iodine,1ml N
Q9960 HOCM 200-249mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9961 HOCM 250-299mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9962 HOCM 300-349mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9963 HOCM 350-399mg/ml iodine,1ml CH N
Q9964 HOCM= 400mg/ml iodine, 1ml CH N
V2630 Anter chamber intraocul lens N
V2631 Iris support intraoclr lens N
V2632 Post chmbr intraocular lens N
V2790 Amniotic membrane N

HCPCS Short Description New 2008 ASC approved procedure Designated as office based Payment capped at MPFS rate CY 08 ASC relative payment weight CY 08 payment without 50/50 transition CY 08 payment with 50/50 transition CY 08 copayment without 50/50 transition CY 08 copayment with 50/50 transition
10021 Fna w/o image Y Y 1.0948 $43.45 $43.45 $8.69 $8.69
10022 Fna w/image Y 2.0147 $79.96 $79.96 $15.99 $15.99
10040 Acne surgery Y Y 0.4829 $19.17 $19.17 $3.83 $3.83
10060 Drainage of skin abscess Y Y Y 1.1457 $45.47 $45.47 $9.09 $9.09
10061 Drainage of skin abscess Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
10080 Drainage of pilonidal cyst Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
10081 Drainage of pilonidal cyst Y Y Y 3.2148 $127.59 $127.59 $25.52 $25.52
10120 Remove foreign body Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
10121 Remove foreign body 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
10140 Drainage of hematoma/fluid Y Y Y 1.7090 $67.83 $67.83 $13.57 $13.57
10160 Puncture drainage of lesion Y Y 1.0534 $41.81 $41.81 $8.36 $8.36
10180 Complex drainage, wound 17.4686 $693.30 $569.65 $138.66 $113.93
11000 Debride infected skin Y Y Y 0.5503 $21.84 $21.84 $4.37 $4.37
11001 Debride infected skin add-on Y Y Y 0.1942 $7.71 $7.71 $1.54 $1.54
11010 Debride skin, fx 4.0123 $159.24 $203.10 $31.85 $40.62
11011 Debride skin/muscle, fx 4.0123 $159.24 $203.10 $31.85 $40.62
11012 Debride skin/muscle/bone, fx 4.0123 $159.24 $203.10 $31.85 $40.62
11040 Debride skin, partial Y Y Y 0.5040 $20.00 $20.00 $4.00 $4.00
11041 Debride skin, full Y Y Y 0.6042 $23.98 $23.98 $4.80 $4.80
11042 Debride skin/tissue 2.6253 $104.19 $132.89 $20.84 $26.58
11043 Debride tissue/muscle 2.6253 $104.19 $132.89 $20.84 $26.58
11044 Debride tissue/muscle/bone 6.7529 $268.01 $341.83 $53.60 $68.37
11055 Trim skin lesion Y Y Y 0.5762 $22.87 $22.87 $4.57 $4.57
11056 Trim skin lesions, 2 to 4 Y Y Y 0.6403 $25.41 $25.41 $5.08 $5.08
11057 Trim skin lesions, over 4 Y Y Y 0.7268 $28.85 $28.85 $5.77 $5.77
11100 Biopsy, skin lesion Y Y 1.0534 $41.81 $41.81 $8.36 $8.36
11101 Biopsy, skin add-on Y Y Y 0.3217 $12.77 $12.77 $2.55 $2.55
11200 Removal of skin tags Y Y Y 0.9713 $38.55 $38.55 $7.71 $7.71
11201 Remove skin tags add-on Y Y Y 0.1365 $5.42 $5.42 $1.08 $1.08
11300 Shave skin lesion Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
11301 Shave skin lesion Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
11302 Shave skin lesion Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
11303 Shave skin lesion Y Y Y 1.5547 $61.70 $61.70 $12.34 $12.34
11305 Shave skin lesion Y Y Y 0.8112 $32.20 $32.20 $6.44 $6.44
11306 Shave skin lesion Y Y Y 1.0789 $42.82 $42.82 $8.56 $8.56
11307 Shave skin lesion Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
11308 Shave skin lesion Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
11310 Shave skin lesion Y Y Y 1.0785 $42.80 $42.80 $8.56 $8.56
11311 Shave skin lesion Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
11312 Shave skin lesion Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
11313 Shave skin lesion Y Y Y 1.7299 $68.66 $68.66 $13.73 $13.73
11400 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.6618 $65.96 $65.96 $13.19 $13.19
11401 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.8178 $72.14 $72.14 $14.43 $14.43
11402 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.9768 $78.45 $78.45 $15.69 $15.69
11403 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.1118 $83.81 $83.81 $16.76 $16.76
11404 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 3.1-4 cm 14.9563 $593.59 $463.29 $118.72 $92.66
11406 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 4.0 cm 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
11420 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.5323 $60.81 $60.81 $12.16 $12.16
11421 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.8294 $72.61 $72.61 $14.52 $14.52
11422 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.9996 $79.36 $79.36 $15.87 $15.87
11423 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.2405 $88.92 $88.92 $17.78 $17.78
11424 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 3.1-4 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
11426 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 4 cm 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11440 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 1.8212 $72.28 $72.28 $14.46 $14.46
11441 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.0319 $80.64 $80.64 $16.13 $16.13
11442 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.2205 $88.13 $88.13 $17.63 $17.63
11443 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.4880 $98.75 $98.75 $19.75 $19.75
11444 Exc face-mm b9+marg 3.1-4 cm 6.5128 $258.48 $295.74 $51.70 $59.15
11446 Exc face-mm b9+marg 4 cm 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11450 Removal, sweat gland lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11451 Removal, sweat gland lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11462 Removal, sweat gland lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11463 Removal, sweat gland lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11470 Removal, sweat gland lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11471 Removal, sweat gland lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11600 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.2612 $89.74 $89.74 $17.95 $17.95
11601 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.5980 $103.11 $103.11 $20.62 $20.62
11602 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.8188 $111.87 $111.87 $22.37 $22.37
11603 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 3.0099 $119.46 $119.46 $23.89 $23.89
11604 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 3.1-4 cm 6.5128 $258.48 $329.68 $51.70 $65.94
11606 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 4 cm 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
11620 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.2902 $90.89 $90.89 $18.18 $18.18
11621 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.6216 $104.05 $104.05 $20.81 $20.81
11622 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.9059 $115.33 $115.33 $23.07 $23.07
11623 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 3.1563 $125.27 $125.27 $25.05 $25.05
11624 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 3.1-4 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
11626 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+mar 4 cm 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11640 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.4089 $95.60 $95.60 $19.12 $19.12
11641 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 2.8188 $111.87 $111.87 $22.37 $22.37
11642 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 3.1554 $125.23 $125.23 $25.05 $25.05
11643 Removal of skin lesion Y Y Y 3.4305 $136.15 $136.15 $27.23 $27.23
11644 Exc face-mm malig+marg 3.1-4 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
11646 Exc face-mm mlg+marg 4 cm 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
11719 Trim nail(s) Y Y Y 0.2643 $10.49 $10.49 $2.10 $2.10
11720 Debride nail, 1-5 Y Y Y 0.3393 $13.47 $13.47 $2.69 $2.69
11721 Debride nail, 6 or more Y Y Y 0.4134 $16.41 $16.41 $3.28 $3.28
11730 Removal of nail plate Y Y Y 0.9967 $39.56 $39.56 $7.91 $7.91
11732 Remove nail plate, add-on Y Y Y 0.4138 $16.42 $16.42 $3.28 $3.28
11740 Drain blood from under nail Y Y Y 0.5675 $22.52 $22.52 $4.50 $4.50
11750 Removal of nail bed Y Y Y 2.1520 $85.41 $85.41 $17.08 $17.08
11752 Remove nail bed/finger tip Y Y Y 3.0179 $119.78 $119.78 $23.96 $23.96
11755 Biopsy, nail unit Y Y Y 1.5236 $60.47 $60.47 $12.09 $12.09
11760 Repair of nail bed Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
11762 Reconstruction of nail bed Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
11765 Excision of nail fold, toe Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
11770 Removal of pilonidal lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
11771 Removal of pilonidal lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
11772 Removal of pilonidal lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
11900 Injection into skin lesions Y Y Y 0.6789 $26.94 $26.94 $5.39 $5.39
11901 Added skin lesions injection Y Y Y 0.7259 $28.81 $28.81 $5.76 $5.76
11920 Correct skin color defects Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
11921 Correct skin color defects Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
11922 Correct skin color defects Y Y Y 0.8864 $35.18 $35.18 $7.04 $7.04
11950 Therapy for contour defects Y Y Y 0.8811 $34.97 $34.97 $6.99 $6.99
11951 Therapy for contour defects Y Y Y 1.1485 $45.58 $45.58 $9.12 $9.12
11952 Therapy for contour defects Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
11954 Therapy for contour defects Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
11960 Insert tissue expander(s) 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
11970 Replace tissue expander 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
11971 Remove tissue expander(s) 19.9760 $792.81 $562.90 $158.56 $112.58
11976 Removal of contraceptive cap Y Y Y 1.4625 $58.04 $58.04 $11.61 $11.61
11980 Implant hormone pellet(s) Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
11981 Insert drug implant device Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
11982 Remove drug implant device Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
11983 Remove/insert drug implant Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
12001 Repair superficial wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12002 Repair superficial wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12004 Repair superficial wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12005 Repair superficial wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12006 Repair superficial wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12007 Repair superficial wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12011 Repair superficial wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12013 Repair superficial wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12014 Repair superficial wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12015 Repair superficial wound(s) Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12016 Repair superficial wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12017 Repair superficial wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12018 Repair superficial wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12020 Closure of split wound 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12021 Closure of split wound 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12031 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12032 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12034 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12035 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12036 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12037 Layer closure of wound(s) 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
12041 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12042 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12044 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12045 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12046 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12047 Layer closure of wound(s) 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
12051 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12052 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12053 Layer closure of wound(s) Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
12054 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12055 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12056 Layer closure of wound(s) 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
12057 Layer closure of wound(s) 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
13100 Repair of wound or lesion 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
13101 Repair of wound or lesion 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
13102 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
13120 Repair of wound or lesion 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
13121 Repair of wound or lesion 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
13122 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
13131 Repair of wound or lesion 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
13132 Repair of wound or lesion 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
13150 Repair of wound or lesion 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
13151 Repair of wound or lesion 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
13152 Repair of wound or lesion 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
13153 Repair wound/lesion add-on Y 1.4924 $59.23 $59.23 $11.85 $11.85
13160 Late closure of wound 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
14000 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $487.79 $105.91 $97.56
14001 Skin tissue rearrangement 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
14020 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
14021 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
14040 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $487.79 $105.91 $97.56
14041 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
14060 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
14061 Skin tissue rearrangement 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
14300 Skin tissue rearrangement 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
14350 Skin tissue rearrangement 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15000 Wound prep, 1st 100 sq cm 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15001 Wound prep, addl 100 sq cm 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15040 Harvest cultured skin graft 1.4924 $59.23 $75.55 $11.85 $15.11
15050 Skin pinch graft 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15100 Skin splt grft, trnk/arm/leg 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15101 Skin splt grft t/a/l, add-on 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15110 Epidrm autogrft trnk/arm/leg 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15111 Epidrm autogrft t/a/l add-on 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15115 Epidrm a-grft face/nck/hf/g 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15116 Epidrm a-grft f/n/hf/g addl 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15120 Skn splt a-grft fac/nck/hf/g 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15121 Skn splt a-grft f/n/hf/g add 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15130 Derm autograft, trnk/arm/leg 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15131 Derm autograft t/a/l add-on 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15135 Derm autograft face/nck/hf/g 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15136 Derm autograft, f/n/hf/g add 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15150 Cult epiderm grft t/arm/leg 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15151 Cult epiderm grft t/a/l addl 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15152 Cult epiderm graft t/a/l +% 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15155 Cult epiderm graft, f/n/hf/g 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15156 Cult epidrm grft f/n/hfg add 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15157 Cult epiderm grft f/n/hfg +% 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
15200 Skin full graft, trunk 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
15201 Skin full graft trunk add-on 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15220 Skin full graft sclp/arm/leg 13.3433 $529.57 $487.79 $105.91 $97.56
15221 Skin full graft add-on 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15240 Skin full grft face/genit/hf 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
15241 Skin full graft add-on 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15260 Skin full graft een lips 13.3433 $529.57 $487.79 $105.91 $97.56
15261 Skin full graft add-on 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15300 Apply skinallogrft, t/arm/lg 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15301 Apply sknallogrft t/a/l addl 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15320 Apply skin allogrft f/n/hf/g 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15321 Aply sknallogrft f/n/hfg add 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15330 Aply acell alogrft t/arm/leg 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15331 Aply acell grft t/a/l add-on 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15335 Apply acell graft, f/n/hf/g 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15336 Aply acell grft f/n/hf/g add 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15340 Apply cult skin substitute Y Y Y 3.2865 $130.44 $130.44 $26.09 $26.09
15341 Apply cult skin sub add-on Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
15360 Apply cult derm sub, t/a/l Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
15361 Aply cult derm sub t/a/l add Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
15365 Apply cult derm sub f/n/hf/g Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
15366 Apply cult derm f/hf/g add Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
15400 Apply skin xenograft, t/a/l 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15401 Apply skn xenogrft t/a/l add 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15420 Apply skin xgraft, f/n/hf/g 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15421 Apply skn xgrft f/n/hf/g add 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15430 Apply acellular xenograft 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15431 Apply acellular xgraft add 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15570 Form skin pedicle flap 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15572 Form skin pedicle flap 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15574 Form skin pedicle flap 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15576 Form skin pedicle flap 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
15600 Skin graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15610 Skin graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15620 Skin graft 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15630 Skin graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15650 Transfer skin pedicle flap 21.2645 $843.95 $780.47 $168.79 $156.09
15732 Muscle-skin graft, head/neck 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15734 Muscle-skin graft, trunk 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15736 Muscle-skin graft, arm 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15738 Muscle-skin graft, leg 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15740 Island pedicle flap graft 13.3433 $529.57 $487.79 $105.91 $97.56
15750 Neurovascular pedicle graft 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15760 Composite skin graft 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
15770 Derma-fat-fascia graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15775 Hair transplant punch grafts 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15776 Hair transplant punch grafts 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15780 Abrasion treatment of skin Y Y Y 10.0118 $397.35 $397.35 $79.47 $79.47
15781 Abrasion treatment of skin Y Y 4.0123 $159.24 $159.24 $31.85 $31.85
15782 Dressing change not for burn Y Y 4.0123 $159.24 $159.24 $31.85 $31.85
15783 Abrasion treatment of skin Y Y 2.6253 $104.19 $104.19 $20.84 $20.84
15786 Abrasion, lesion, single Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
15787 Abrasion, lesions, add-on Y Y Y 0.8221 $32.63 $32.63 $6.53 $6.53
15788 Chemical peel, face, epiderm Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
15789 Chemical peel, face, dermal Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
15792 Chemical peel, nonfacial Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
15793 Chemical peel, nonfacial Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
15819 Plastic surgery, neck Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
15820 Revision of lower eyelid 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15821 Revision of lower eyelid 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15822 Revision of upper eyelid 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15823 Revision of upper eyelid 13.3433 $529.57 $623.29 $105.91 $124.66
15824 Removal of forehead wrinkles 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15825 Removal of neck wrinkles 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15826 Removal of brow wrinkles 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15828 Removal of face wrinkles 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15829 Removal of skin wrinkles 21.2645 $843.95 $780.47 $168.79 $156.09
15831 Excise excessive skin tissue 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15832 Excise excessive skin tissue 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15833 Excise excessive skin tissue 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15834 Excise excessive skin tissue 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15835 Excise excessive skin tissue 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
15836 Excise excessive skin tissue 14.9563 $593.59 $551.79 $118.72 $110.36
15837 Excise excessive skin tissue Y 14.9563 $593.59 $593.59 $118.72 $118.72
15838 Excise excessive skin tissue Y 14.9563 $593.59 $593.59 $118.72 $118.72
15839 Excise excessive skin tissue 14.9563 $593.59 $551.79 $118.72 $110.36
15840 Graft for face nerve palsy 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15841 Graft for face nerve palsy 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15845 Skin and muscle repair, face 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15850 Removal of sutures Y 2.6253 $104.19 $104.19 $20.84 $20.84
15851 Removal of sutures Y Y Y 1.2829 $50.92 $50.92 $10.18 $10.18
15852 Dressing change not for burn Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
15860 Test for blood flow in graft Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
15876 Suction assisted lipectomy 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15877 Suction assisted lipectomy 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15878 Suction assisted lipectomy 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
15879 Suction assisted lipectomy 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15920 Removal of tail bone ulcer 4.0123 $159.24 $203.10 $31.85 $40.62
15922 Removal of tail bone ulcer 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15931 Remove sacrum pressure sore 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15933 Remove sacrum pressure sore 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15934 Remove sacrum pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15935 Remove sacrum pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15936 Remove sacrum pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15937 Remove sacrum pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15940 Remove hip pressure sore 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15941 Remove hip pressure sore 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15944 Remove hip pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15945 Remove hip pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15946 Remove hip pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15950 Remove thigh pressure sore 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
15951 Remove thigh pressure sore 19.9760 $792.81 $711.40 $158.56 $142.28
15952 Remove thigh pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15953 Remove thigh pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
15956 Remove thigh pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
15958 Remove thigh pressure sore 21.2645 $843.95 $736.97 $168.79 $147.39
16000 Initial treatment of burn(s) Y Y Y 0.6709 $26.63 $26.63 $5.33 $5.33
16020 Treatment of burn(s) Y Y Y 1.0167 $40.35 $40.35 $8.07 $8.07
16025 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, m 1.0876 $43.16 $55.05 $8.63 $11.01
16030 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, l 1.6062 $63.75 $81.30 $12.75 $16.26
17000 Destroy benign/premlg lesion Y Y 0.4829 $19.17 $19.17 $3.83 $3.83
17003 Destroy lesions, 2-14 Y Y Y 0.0928 $3.68 $3.68 $0.74 $0.74
17004 Destroy lesions, 15 or more Y Y Y 2.0221 $80.25 $80.25 $16.05 $16.05
17106 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 2.6478 $105.09 $105.09 $21.02 $21.02
17107 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 2.6478 $105.09 $105.09 $21.02 $21.02
17108 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 2.6478 $105.09 $105.09 $21.02 $21.02
17110 Destruct lesion, 1-14 Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
17111 Destruct lesion, 15 or more Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
17250 Chemical cautery, tissue Y Y Y 1.0812 $42.91 $42.91 $8.58 $8.58
17260 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y Y 1.1651 $46.24 $46.24 $9.25 $9.25
17261 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17262 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17263 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17264 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17266 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y Y 2.6129 $103.70 $103.70 $20.74 $20.74
17270 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17271 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
17272 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17273 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17274 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 2.6253 $104.19 $104.19 $20.84 $20.84
17276 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 2.6253 $104.19 $104.19 $20.84 $20.84
17280 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17281 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17282 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17283 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17284 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 2.6253 $104.19 $104.19 $20.84 $20.84
17286 Destruction of skin lesions Y Y 1.6062 $63.75 $63.75 $12.75 $12.75
17304 1 stage mohs, up to 5 spec Y Y 3.4844 $138.29 $138.29 $27.66 $27.66
17305 2 stage mohs, up to 5 spec Y Y 3.4844 $138.29 $138.29 $27.66 $27.66
17306 3 stage mohs, up to 5 spec Y Y 3.4844 $138.29 $138.29 $27.66 $27.66
17307 Mohs addl stage up to 5 spec Y Y 3.4844 $138.29 $138.29 $27.66 $27.66
17310 Mohs any stage 5 spec each Y Y Y 1.5657 $62.14 $62.14 $12.43 $12.43
17340 Cryotherapy of skin Y Y Y 0.3096 $12.29 $12.29 $2.46 $2.46
17360 Skin peel therapy Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
17380 Hair removal by electrolysis Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
19000 Drainage of breast lesion Y Y Y 1.7129 $67.98 $67.98 $13.60 $13.60
19001 Drain breast lesion add-on Y Y Y 0.2210 $8.77 $8.77 $1.75 $1.75
19020 Incision of breast lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $569.65 $138.66 $113.93
19100 Bx breast percut w/o image 3.8051 $151.02 $192.61 $30.20 $38.52
19101 Biopsy of breast, open 19.2250 $763.00 $604.50 $152.60 $120.90
19102 Bx breast percut w/image 3.8051 $151.02 $192.61 $30.20 $38.52
19103 Bx breast percut w/device 6.4482 $255.92 $326.40 $51.18 $65.28
19110 Nipple exploration 19.2250 $763.00 $604.50 $152.60 $120.90
19112 Excise breast duct fistula 19.2250 $763.00 $636.50 $152.60 $127.30
19120 Removal of breast lesion 19.2250 $763.00 $636.50 $152.60 $127.30
19125 Excision, breast lesion 19.2250 $763.00 $636.50 $152.60 $127.30
19126 Excision, addl breast lesion 19.2250 $763.00 $636.50 $152.60 $127.30
19140 Removal of breast tissue 19.2250 $763.00 $696.50 $152.60 $139.30
19160 Partial mastectomy 19.2250 $763.00 $636.50 $152.60 $127.30
19162 P-mastectomy w/ln removal 37.4843 $1,487.68 $1,241.34 $297.54 $248.27
19180 Removal of breast 28.1505 $1,117.24 $873.62 $223.45 $174.72
19182 Removal of breast 28.1505 $1,117.24 $873.62 $223.45 $174.72
19295 Place breast clip, percut Y 1.7625 $69.95 $69.95 $13.99 $13.99
19296 Place po breast cath for rad 40.7495 $1,617.27 $1,478.13 $323.45 $295.63
19297 Place breast cath for rad Y 28.1505 $1,117.24 $1,117.24 $223.45 $223.45
19298 Place breast rad tube/caths - $ - $166.50 $ - $33.30
19316 Suspension of breast 28.1505 $1,117.24 $873.62 $223.45 $174.72
19318 Reduction of large breast 37.4843 $1,487.68 $1,058.84 $297.54 $211.77
19324 Enlarge breast 37.4843 $1,487.68 $1,058.84 $297.54 $211.77
19325 Enlarge breast with implant 48.7796 $1,935.97 $1,637.48 $387.19 $327.50
19328 Removal of breast implant 28.1505 $1,117.24 $725.12 $223.45 $145.02
19330 Removal of implant material 28.1505 $1,117.24 $725.12 $223.45 $145.02
19340 Immediate breast prosthesis 40.7495 $1,617.27 $1,031.63 $323.45 $206.33
19342 Delayed breast prosthesis 48.7796 $1,935.97 $1,222.98 $387.19 $244.60
19350 Breast reconstruction 19.2250 $763.00 $696.50 $152.60 $139.30
19355 Correct inverted nipple(s) 28.1505 $1,117.24 $873.62 $223.45 $174.72
19357 Breast reconstruction 48.7796 $1,935.97 $1,326.48 $387.19 $265.30
19366 Breast reconstruction 28.1505 $1,117.24 $917.12 $223.45 $183.42
19370 Surgery of breast capsule 28.1505 $1,117.24 $873.62 $223.45 $174.72
19371 Removal of breast capsule 28.1505 $1,117.24 $873.62 $223.45 $174.72
19380 Revise breast reconstruction 40.7495 $1,617.27 $1,167.13 $323.45 $233.43
19396 Design custom breast implant Y 28.1505 $1,117.24 $1,117.24 $223.45 $223.45
20000 Incision of abscess Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
20005 Incision of deep abscess 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
20103 Explore wound, extremity Y 4.1133 $163.25 $163.25 $32.65 $32.65
20150 Excise epiphyseal bar Y 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,637.30 $327.46 $327.46
20200 Muscle biopsy 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
20205 Deep muscle biopsy 14.9563 $593.59 $551.79 $118.72 $110.36
20206 Needle biopsy, muscle 3.8051 $151.02 $192.61 $30.20 $38.52
20220 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle 4.0123 $159.24 $203.10 $31.85 $40.62
20225 Bone biopsy, trocar/needle 6.5128 $258.48 $329.68 $51.70 $65.94
20240 Bone biopsy, excisional 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
20245 Bone biopsy, excisional 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
20250 Open bone biopsy 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
20251 Open bone biopsy 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
20500 Injection of sinus tract Y Y Y 1.5496 $61.50 $61.50 $12.30 $12.30
20520 Removal of foreign body Y Y Y 2.3536 $93.41 $93.41 $18.68 $18.68
20525 Removal of foreign body 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
20526 Ther injection, carp tunnel Y Y Y 0.7740 $30.72 $30.72 $6.14 $6.14
20550 Inject tendon/ligament/cyst Y Y Y 0.5718 $22.69 $22.69 $4.54 $4.54
20551 Inj tendon origin/insertion Y Y Y 0.5635 $22.37 $22.37 $4.47 $4.47
20552 Inj trigger point, 1/2 muscl Y Y Y 0.5564 $22.08 $22.08 $4.42 $4.42
20553 Inject trigger points, 3 Y Y Y 0.6242 $24.77 $24.77 $4.95 $4.95
20600 Drain/inject, joint/bursa Y Y Y 0.5622 $22.31 $22.31 $4.46 $4.46
20605 Drain/inject, joint/bursa Y Y Y 0.6427 $25.51 $25.51 $5.10 $5.10
20610 Drain/inject, joint/bursa Y Y Y 0.8759 $34.76 $34.76 $6.95 $6.95
20612 Aspirate/inj ganglion cyst Y Y Y 0.6035 $23.95 $23.95 $4.79 $4.79
20615 Treatment of bone cyst Y Y 2.0863 $82.80 $82.80 $16.56 $16.56
20650 Insert and remove bone pin 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
20662 Application of pelvis brace Y Y Y 4.4737 $177.55 $177.55 $35.51 $35.51
20663 Application of thigh brace Y Y Y 4.2278 $167.79 $167.79 $33.56 $33.56
20665 Removal of fixation device Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
20670 Removal of support implant 14.9563 $593.59 $463.29 $118.72 $92.66
20680 Removal of support implant 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
20690 Apply bone fixation device 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
20692 Apply bone fixation device 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
20693 Adjust bone fixation device 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
20694 Remove bone fixation device 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
20822 Replantation digit, complete Y 25.8425 $1,025.64 $1,025.64 $205.13 $205.13
20900 Removal of bone for graft 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
20902 Removal of bone for graft 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
20910 Remove cartilage for graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
20912 Remove cartilage for graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
20920 Removal of fascia for graft 13.3433 $529.57 $579.79 $105.91 $115.96
20922 Removal of fascia for graft 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
20924 Removal of tendon for graft 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
20926 Removal of tissue for graft 13.3433 $529.57 $579.79 $105.91 $115.96
20972 Bone/skin graft, metatarsal Y 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,636.10 $327.22 $327.22
20973 Bone/skin graft, great toe Y Y Y 16.9974 $674.60 $674.60 $134.92 $134.92
20975 Electrical bone stimulation 0.6211 $24.65 $31.44 $4.93 $6.29
20982 Ablate, bone tumor(s) perq Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
21010 Incision of jaw joint 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
21015 Resection of facial tumor 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
21025 Excision of bone, lower jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21026 Excision of facial bone(s) 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21029 Contour of face bone lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21030 Removal of face bone lesion Y Y Y 5.9541 $236.31 $236.31 $47.26 $47.26
21031 Remove exostosis, mandible Y Y Y 4.9253 $195.47 $195.47 $39.09 $39.09
21032 Remove exostosis, maxilla Y Y Y 5.0435 $200.17 $200.17 $40.03 $40.03
21034 Excise max/zygoma mlg tumor 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
21040 Excise mandible lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
21044 Removal of jaw bone lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21046 Remove mandible cyst complex 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21047 Excise lwr jaw cyst w/repair 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21048 Remove maxilla cyst complex Y Y Y 10.3744 $411.74 $411.74 $82.35 $82.35
21050 Removal of jaw joint 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
21060 Remove jaw joint cartilage 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21070 Remove coronoid process 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
21076 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 8.9380 $354.73 $354.73 $70.95 $70.95
21077 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 21.8677 $867.89 $867.89 $173.58 $173.58
21079 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 15.4101 $611.60 $611.60 $122.32 $122.32
21080 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 17.6321 $699.78 $699.78 $139.96 $139.96
21081 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 16.1148 $639.56 $639.56 $127.91 $127.91
21082 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 14.8249 $588.37 $588.37 $117.67 $117.67
21083 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 14.5513 $577.51 $577.51 $115.50 $115.50
21084 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 16.8041 $666.92 $666.92 $133.38 $133.38
21085 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 6.5587 $260.30 $260.30 $52.06 $52.06
21086 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 16.0903 $638.59 $638.59 $127.72 $127.72
21087 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y Y 15.9673 $633.71 $633.71 $126.74 $126.74
21088 Prepare face/oral prosthesis Y Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21100 Maxillofacial fixation 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
21110 Interdental fixation Y Y 7.7261 $306.63 $306.63 $61.33 $61.33
21120 Reconstruction of chin 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21121 Reconstruction of chin 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21122 Reconstruction of chin 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21123 Reconstruction of chin 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21125 Augmentation, lower jaw bone 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21127 Augmentation, lower jaw bone 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
21137 Reduction of forehead Y 23.1564 $919.03 $919.03 $183.81 $183.81
21138 Reduction of forehead Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21139 Reduction of forehead Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21150 Reconstruct midface, lefort Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21181 Contour cranial bone lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21198 Reconstr lwr jaw segment Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21199 Reconstr lwr jaw w/advance Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21206 Reconstruct upper jaw bone 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21208 Augmentation of facial bones 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21209 Reduction of facial bones 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21210 Face bone graft 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21215 Lower jaw bone graft 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21230 Rib cartilage graft 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21235 Ear cartilage graft 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21240 Reconstruction of jaw joint 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
21242 Reconstruction of jaw joint 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21243 Reconstruction of jaw joint 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21244 Reconstruction of lower jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21245 Reconstruction of jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21246 Reconstruction of jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21248 Reconstruction of jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21249 Reconstruction of jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21260 Revise eye sockets Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21267 Revise eye sockets 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21270 Augmentation, cheek bone 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21275 Revision, orbitofacial bones 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
21280 Revision of eyelid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21282 Revision of eyelid 16.4494 $652.85 $684.92 $130.57 $136.98
21295 Revision of jaw muscle/bone 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
21296 Revision of jaw muscle/bone 23.1564 $919.03 $626.02 $183.81 $125.20
21300 Treatment of skull fracture 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
21310 Treatment of nose fracture 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
21315 Treatment of nose fracture 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
21320 Treatment of nose fracture 7.7261 $306.63 $376.32 $61.33 $75.26
21325 Treatment of nose fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $774.52 $183.81 $154.90
21330 Treatment of nose fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $818.02 $183.81 $163.60
21335 Treatment of nose fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21336 Treat nasal septal fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
21337 Treat nasal septal fracture 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
21338 Treat nasoethmoid fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $774.52 $183.81 $154.90
21339 Treat nasoethmoid fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $818.02 $183.81 $163.60
21340 Treatment of nose fracture 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
21345 Treat nose/jaw fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
21355 Treat cheek bone fracture 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
21356 Treat cheek bone fracture Y 23.1564 $919.03 $919.03 $183.81 $183.81
21390 Treat eye socket fracture Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21400 Treat eye socket fracture 7.7261 $306.63 $376.32 $61.33 $75.26
21401 Treat eye socket fracture 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
21406 Treat eye socket fracture Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21407 Treat eye socket fracture Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
21421 Treat mouth roof fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $774.52 $183.81 $154.90
21440 Treat dental ridge fracture Y Y Y 7.6734 $304.54 $304.54 $60.91 $60.91
21445 Treat dental ridge fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $774.52 $183.81 $154.90
21450 Treat lower jaw fracture 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
21451 Treat lower jaw fracture 7.7261 $306.63 $391.09 $61.33 $78.22
21452 Treat lower jaw fracture 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
21453 Treat lower jaw fracture 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
21454 Treat lower jaw fracture 23.1564 $919.03 $818.02 $183.81 $163.60
21461 Treat lower jaw fracture 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
21462 Treat lower jaw fracture 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
21465 Treat lower jaw fracture 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
21480 Reset dislocated jaw 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
21485 Reset dislocated jaw 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
21490 Repair dislocated jaw 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
21495 Treat hyoid bone fracture Y 16.4494 $652.85 $652.85 $130.57 $130.57
21497 Interdental wiring 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
21501 Drain neck/chest lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $569.65 $138.66 $113.93
21502 Drain chest lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
21550 Biopsy of neck/chest Y 6.5128 $258.48 $258.48 $51.70 $51.70
21555 Remove lesion, neck/chest 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
21556 Remove lesion, neck/chest 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
21557 Remove tumor, neck/chest Y 19.9760 $792.81 $792.81 $158.56 $158.56
21600 Partial removal of rib 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
21610 Partial removal of rib 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
21685 Hyoid myotomy suspension Y 7.7261 $306.63 $306.63 $61.33 $61.33
21700 Revision of neck muscle 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
21720 Revision of neck muscle 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
21725 Revision of neck muscle 1.4821 $58.82 $75.02 $11.76 $15.00
21800 Treatment of rib fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
21805 Treatment of rib fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
21820 Treat sternum fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
21920 Biopsy soft tissue of back Y Y Y 3.3341 $132.32 $132.32 $26.46 $26.46
21925 Biopsy soft tissue of back 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
21930 Remove lesion, back or flank 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
21935 Remove tumor, back 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
22102 Remove part, lumbar vertebra Y 43.9030 $1,742.43 $1,742.43 $348.49 $348.49
22103 Remove extra spine segment Y 43.9030 $1,742.43 $1,742.43 $348.49 $348.49
22305 Treat spine process fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
22310 Treat spine fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
22315 Treat spine fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
22505 Manipulation of spine 14.5502 $577.47 $511.73 $115.49 $102.35
22520 Percut vertebroplasty thor Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
22521 Percut vertebroplasty lumb Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
22522 Percut vertebroplasty add'l Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
22523 Percut kyphoplasty, thor Y 65.8846 $2,614.83 $2,614.83 $522.97 $522.97
22524 Percut kyphoplasty, lumbar Y 65.8846 $2,614.83 $2,614.83 $522.97 $522.97
22525 Percut kyphoplasty, add-on Y 65.8846 $2,614.83 $2,614.83 $522.97 $522.97
22900 Remove abdominal wall lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $711.40 $158.56 $142.28
23000 Removal of calcium deposits 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
23020 Release shoulder joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,041.65 $327.46 $208.33
23030 Drain shoulder lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $513.15 $138.66 $102.63
23031 Drain shoulder bursa 17.4686 $693.30 $601.65 $138.66 $120.33
23035 Drain shoulder bone lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
23040 Exploratory shoulder surgery 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
23044 Exploratory shoulder surgery 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23065 Biopsy shoulder tissues Y Y Y 2.3504 $93.28 $93.28 $18.66 $18.66
23066 Biopsy shoulder tissues 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
23075 Removal of shoulder lesion 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
23076 Removal of shoulder lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
23077 Remove tumor of shoulder 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
23100 Biopsy of shoulder joint 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
23101 Shoulder joint surgery 25.0600 $994.58 $994.79 $198.92 $198.96
23105 Remove shoulder joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23106 Incision of collarbone joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23107 Explore treat shoulder joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23120 Partial removal, collar bone 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
23125 Removal of collar bone 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
23130 Remove shoulder bone, part 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
23140 Removal of bone lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $728.18 $165.27 $145.64
23145 Removal of bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
23146 Removal of bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
23150 Removal of humerus lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23155 Removal of humerus lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
23156 Removal of humerus lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
23170 Remove collar bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
23172 Remove shoulder blade lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
23174 Remove humerus lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
23180 Remove collar bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23182 Remove shoulder blade lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23184 Remove humerus lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23190 Partial removal of scapula 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
23195 Removal of head of humerus 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
23330 Remove shoulder foreign body 6.5128 $258.48 $295.74 $51.70 $59.15
23331 Remove shoulder foreign body 19.9760 $792.81 $562.90 $158.56 $112.58
23395 Muscle transfer,shoulder/arm 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
23397 Muscle transfers 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,804.92 $522.97 $360.98
23400 Fixation of shoulder blade 25.0600 $994.58 $994.79 $198.92 $198.96
23405 Incision of tendon muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
23406 Incise tendon(s) muscle(s) 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
23410 Repair rotator cuff, acute 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
23412 Repair rotator cuff, chronic 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,316.15 $327.46 $263.23
23415 Release of shoulder ligament 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
23420 Repair of shoulder 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,316.15 $327.46 $263.23
23430 Repair biceps tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
23440 Remove/transplant tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
23450 Repair shoulder capsule 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,665.92 $522.97 $333.18
23455 Repair shoulder capsule 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,804.92 $522.97 $360.98
23460 Repair shoulder capsule 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,665.92 $522.97 $333.18
23462 Repair shoulder capsule 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,316.15 $327.46 $263.23
23465 Repair shoulder capsule 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,665.92 $522.97 $333.18
23466 Repair shoulder capsule 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,316.15 $327.46 $263.23
23480 Revision of collar bone 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
23485 Revision of collar bone 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,804.92 $522.97 $360.98
23490 Reinforce clavicle 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
23491 Reinforce shoulder bones 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
23500 Treat clavicle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23505 Treat clavicle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23515 Treat clavicle fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
23520 Treat clavicle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23525 Treat clavicle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23530 Treat clavicle dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
23532 Treat clavicle dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $824.40 $203.76 $164.88
23540 Treat clavicle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23545 Treat clavicle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23550 Treat clavicle dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
23552 Treat clavicle dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
23570 Treat shoulder blade fx 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23575 Treat shoulder blade fx 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23585 Treat scapula fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
23600 Treat humerus fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
23605 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23615 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
23616 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
23620 Treat humerus fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
23625 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23630 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,478.09 $447.84 $295.62
23650 Treat shoulder dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23655 Treat shoulder dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
23660 Treat shoulder dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
23665 Treat dislocation/fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23670 Treat dislocation/fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
23675 Treat dislocation/fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
23680 Treat dislocation/fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
23700 Fixation of shoulder 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
23800 Fusion of shoulder joint 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
23802 Fusion of shoulder joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,316.15 $327.46 $263.23
23921 Amputation follow-up surgery 5.0931 $202.14 $257.81 $40.43 $51.56
23930 Drainage of arm lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $513.15 $138.66 $102.63
23931 Drainage of arm bursa 17.4686 $693.30 $569.65 $138.66 $113.93
23935 Drain arm/elbow bone lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
24000 Exploratory elbow surgery 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24006 Release elbow joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24065 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue Y Y Y 3.1861 $126.45 $126.45 $25.29 $25.29
24066 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
24075 Remove arm/elbow lesion 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
24076 Remove arm/elbow lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
24077 Remove tumor of arm/elbow 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
24100 Biopsy elbow joint lining 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
24101 Explore/treat elbow joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24102 Remove elbow joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24105 Removal of elbow bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
24110 Remove humerus lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
24115 Remove/graft bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24116 Remove/graft bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24120 Remove elbow lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
24125 Remove/graft bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24126 Remove/graft bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24130 Removal of head of radius 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24134 Removal of arm bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24136 Remove radius bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24138 Remove elbow bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24140 Partial removal of arm bone 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24145 Partial removal of radius 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24147 Partial removal of elbow 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24149 Radical resection of elbow Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
24152 Extensive radius surgery Y 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,637.30 $327.46 $327.46
24153 Extensive radius surgery Y 65.8846 $2,614.83 $2,614.83 $522.97 $522.97
24155 Removal of elbow joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24160 Remove elbow joint implant 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24164 Remove radius head implant 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24200 Removal of arm foreign body Y Y Y 2.6370 $104.66 $104.66 $20.93 $20.93
24201 Removal of arm foreign body 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
24300 Manipulate elbow w/anesth Y 14.5502 $577.47 $577.47 $115.49 $115.49
24301 Muscle/tendon transfer 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24305 Arm tendon lengthening 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24310 Revision of arm tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
24320 Repair of arm tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24330 Revision of arm muscles 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
24331 Revision of arm muscles 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24332 Tenolysis, triceps Y 20.8214 $826.36 $826.36 $165.27 $165.27
24340 Repair of biceps tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24341 Repair arm tendon/muscle 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24342 Repair of ruptured tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24343 Repr elbow lat ligmnt w/tiss Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
24344 Reconstruct elbow lat ligmnt Y 65.8846 $2,614.83 $2,614.83 $522.97 $522.97
24345 Repr elbw med ligmnt w/tissu 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24346 Reconstruct elbow med ligmnt Y 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,637.30 $327.46 $327.46
24350 Repair of tennis elbow 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24351 Repair of tennis elbow 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24352 Repair of tennis elbow 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24354 Repair of tennis elbow 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24356 Revision of tennis elbow 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
24360 Reconstruct elbow joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
24361 Reconstruct elbow joint 105.1666 $4,173.86 $2,445.43 $834.77 $489.09
24362 Reconstruct elbow joint 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,294.43 $374.37 $258.89
24363 Replace elbow joint 105.1666 $4,173.86 $2,584.43 $834.77 $516.89
24365 Reconstruct head of radius 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
24366 Reconstruct head of radius 105.1666 $4,173.86 $2,445.43 $834.77 $489.09
24400 Revision of humerus 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24410 Revision of humerus 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
24420 Revision of humerus 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24430 Repair of humerus 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
24435 Repair humerus with graft 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
24470 Revision of elbow joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
24495 Decompression of forearm 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
24498 Reinforce humerus 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
24500 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24505 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24515 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
24516 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
24530 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24535 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24538 Treat humerus fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
24545 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
24546 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,478.09 $447.84 $295.62
24560 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24565 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24566 Treat humerus fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
24575 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
24576 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24577 Treat humerus fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24579 Treat humerus fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
24582 Treat humerus fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
24586 Treat elbow fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
24587 Treat elbow fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,478.09 $447.84 $295.62
24600 Treat elbow dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24605 Treat elbow dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $511.73 $115.49 $102.35
24615 Treat elbow dislocation 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
24620 Treat elbow fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24635 Treat elbow fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
24640 Treat elbow dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
24650 Treat radius fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
24655 Treat radius fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24665 Treat radius fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
24666 Treat radius fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
24670 Treat ulnar fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24675 Treat ulnar fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
24685 Treat ulnar fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
24800 Fusion of elbow joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
24802 Fusion/graft of elbow joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
24925 Amputation follow-up surgery 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25000 Incision of tendon sheath 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25001 Incise flexor carpi radialis Y 20.8214 $826.36 $826.36 $165.27 $165.27
25020 Decompress forearm 1 space 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25023 Decompress forearm 1 space 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25024 Decompress forearm 2 spaces 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25025 Decompress forearm 2 spaces 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25028 Drainage of forearm lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
25031 Drainage of forearm bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
25035 Treat forearm bone lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
25040 Explore/treat wrist joint 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
25065 Biopsy forearm soft tissues Y Y Y 3.2509 $129.02 $129.02 $25.80 $25.80
25066 Biopsy forearm soft tissues 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
25075 Removal forearm lesion subcu 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
25076 Removal forearm lesion deep 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
25077 Remove tumor, forearm/wrist 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
25085 Incision of wrist capsule 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25100 Biopsy of wrist joint 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
25101 Explore/treat wrist joint 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25105 Remove wrist joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25107 Remove wrist joint cartilage 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25110 Remove wrist tendon lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25111 Remove wrist tendon lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
25112 Reremove wrist tendon lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
25115 Remove wrist/forearm lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $728.18 $165.27 $145.64
25116 Remove wrist/forearm lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $728.18 $165.27 $145.64
25118 Excise wrist tendon sheath 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
25119 Partial removal of ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25120 Removal of forearm lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25125 Remove/graft forearm lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25126 Remove/graft forearm lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25130 Removal of wrist lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25135 Remove graft wrist lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25136 Remove graft wrist lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25145 Remove forearm bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
25150 Partial removal of ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
25151 Partial removal of radius 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
25210 Removal of wrist bone 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
25215 Removal of wrist bones 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
25230 Partial removal of radius 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25240 Partial removal of ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25248 Remove forearm foreign body 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
25250 Removal of wrist prosthesis 25.0600 $994.58 $663.79 $198.92 $132.76
25251 Removal of wrist prosthesis 25.0600 $994.58 $663.79 $198.92 $132.76
25259 Manipulate wrist w/anesthes Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25260 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25263 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
25265 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25270 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25272 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25274 Repair forearm tendon/muscle 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25275 Repair forearm tendon sheath 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25280 Revise wrist/forearm tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25290 Incise wrist/forearm tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25295 Release wrist/forearm tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25300 Fusion of tendons at wrist 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25301 Fusion of tendons at wrist 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25310 Transplant forearm tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25312 Transplant forearm tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
25315 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25316 Revise palsy hand tendon(s) 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
25320 Repair/revise wrist joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25332 Revise wrist joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
25335 Realignment of hand 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25337 Reconstruct ulna/radioulnar 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
25350 Revision of radius 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
25355 Revision of radius 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25360 Revision of ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25365 Revise radius ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25370 Revise radius or ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25375 Revise radius ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
25390 Shorten radius or ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25391 Lengthen radius or ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
25392 Shorten radius ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25393 Lengthen radius ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
25394 Repair carpal bone, shorten Y 16.0343 $636.37 $636.37 $127.27 $127.27
25400 Repair radius or ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25405 Repair/graft radius or ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
25415 Repair radius ulna 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
25420 Repair/graft radius ulna 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
25425 Repair/graft radius or ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25426 Repair/graft radius ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
25430 Vasc graft into carpal bone Y 25.8425 $1,025.64 $1,025.64 $205.13 $205.13
25431 Repair nonunion carpal bone Y 25.8425 $1,025.64 $1,025.64 $205.13 $205.13
25440 Repair/graft wrist bone 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
25441 Reconstruct wrist joint 105.1666 $4,173.86 $2,445.43 $834.77 $489.09
25442 Reconstruct wrist joint 105.1666 $4,173.86 $2,445.43 $834.77 $489.09
25443 Reconstruct wrist joint 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,294.43 $374.37 $258.89
25444 Reconstruct wrist joint 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,294.43 $374.37 $258.89
25445 Reconstruct wrist joint 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,294.43 $374.37 $258.89
25446 Wrist replacement 105.1666 $4,173.86 $2,584.43 $834.77 $516.89
25447 Repair wrist joint(s) 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
25449 Remove wrist joint implant 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
25450 Revision of wrist joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25455 Revision of wrist joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25490 Reinforce radius 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25491 Reinforce ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25492 Reinforce radius and ulna 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
25500 Treat fracture of radius Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25505 Treat fracture of radius 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25515 Treat fracture of radius 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
25520 Treat fracture of radius 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25525 Treat fracture of radius 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
25526 Treat fracture of radius 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,104.00 $298.20 $220.80
25530 Treat fracture of ulna Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25535 Treat fracture of ulna 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25545 Treat fracture of ulna 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
25560 Treat fracture radius ulna Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25565 Treat fracture radius ulna 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25574 Treat fracture radius ulna 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
25575 Treat fracture radius/ulna 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
25600 Treat fracture radius/ulna Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25605 Treat fracture radius/ulna 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25611 Treat fracture radius/ulna 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
25620 Treat fracture radius/ulna 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,478.09 $447.84 $295.62
25622 Treat wrist bone fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25624 Treat wrist bone fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25628 Treat wrist bone fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
25630 Treat wrist bone fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25635 Treat wrist bone fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25645 Treat wrist bone fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
25650 Treat wrist bone fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
25651 Pin ulnar styloid fracture Y 25.6702 $1,018.80 $1,018.80 $203.76 $203.76
25652 Treat fracture ulnar styloid Y 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,491.00 $298.20 $298.20
25660 Treat wrist dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25670 Treat wrist dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
25671 Pin radioulnar dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $675.90 $203.76 $135.18
25675 Treat wrist dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25676 Treat wrist dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
25680 Treat wrist fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25685 Treat wrist fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
25690 Treat wrist dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
25695 Treat wrist dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
25800 Fusion of wrist joint 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
25805 Fusion/graft of wrist joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,177.15 $327.46 $235.43
25810 Fusion/graft of wrist joint 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,665.92 $522.97 $333.18
25820 Fusion of hand bones 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
25825 Fuse hand bones with graft 25.8425 $1,025.64 $871.32 $205.13 $174.26
25830 Fusion, radioulnar jnt/ulna 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,665.92 $522.97 $333.18
25907 Amputation follow-up surgery 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25922 Amputate hand at wrist 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
25929 Amputation follow-up surgery 13.3433 $529.57 $519.79 $105.91 $103.96
26010 Drainage of finger abscess Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
26011 Drainage of finger abscess 10.9184 $433.33 $383.17 $86.67 $76.63
26020 Drain hand tendon sheath 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26025 Drainage of palm bursa 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26030 Drainage of palm bursa(s) 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26034 Treat hand bone lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26035 Decompress fingers/hand Y 16.0343 $636.37 $636.37 $127.27 $127.27
26040 Release palm contracture 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26045 Release palm contracture 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26055 Incise finger tendon sheath 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26060 Incision of finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26070 Explore/treat hand joint 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26075 Explore/treat finger joint 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26080 Explore/treat finger joint 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26100 Biopsy hand joint lining 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26105 Biopsy finger joint lining 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26110 Biopsy finger joint lining 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26115 Removal hand lesion subcut 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
26116 Removal hand lesion, deep 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
26117 Remove tumor, hand/finger 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
26121 Release palm contracture 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26123 Release palm contracture 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26125 Release palm contracture 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26130 Remove wrist joint lining 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26135 Revise finger joint, each 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26140 Revise finger joint, each 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26145 Tendon excision, palm/finger 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26160 Remove tendon sheath lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26170 Removal of palm tendon, each 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26180 Removal of finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26185 Remove finger bone 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26200 Remove hand bone lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26205 Remove/graft bone lesion 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26210 Removal of finger lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26215 Remove/graft finger lesion 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26230 Partial removal of hand bone 16.0343 $636.37 $811.65 $127.27 $162.33
26235 Partial removal, finger bone 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26236 Partial removal, finger bone 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26250 Extensive hand surgery 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26255 Extensive hand surgery 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26260 Extensive finger surgery 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26261 Extensive finger surgery 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26262 Partial removal of finger 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26320 Removal of implant from hand 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
26340 Manipulate finger w/anesth Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26350 Repair finger/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $679.32 $205.13 $135.86
26352 Repair/graft hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26356 Repair finger/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26357 Repair finger/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26358 Repair/graft hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26370 Repair finger/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26372 Repair/graft hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26373 Repair finger/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26390 Revise hand/finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26392 Repair/graft hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26410 Repair hand tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26412 Repair/graft hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26415 Excision, hand/finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26416 Graft hand or finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26418 Repair finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26420 Repair/graft finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26426 Repair finger/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26428 Repair/graft finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26432 Repair finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26433 Repair finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26434 Repair/graft finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26437 Realignment of tendons 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26440 Release palm/finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26442 Release palm finger tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26445 Release hand/finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26449 Release forearm/hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26450 Incision of palm tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26455 Incision of finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26460 Incise hand/finger tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26471 Fusion of finger tendons 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26474 Fusion of finger tendons 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26476 Tendon lengthening 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26477 Tendon shortening 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26478 Lengthening of hand tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26479 Shortening of hand tendon 16.0343 $636.37 $484.69 $127.27 $96.94
26480 Transplant hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26483 Transplant/graft hand tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26485 Transplant palm tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $735.82 $205.13 $147.16
26489 Transplant/graft palm tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26490 Revise thumb tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26492 Tendon transfer with graft 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26494 Hand tendon/muscle transfer 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26496 Revise thumb tendon 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26497 Finger tendon transfer 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26498 Finger tendon transfer 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26499 Revision of finger 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26500 Hand tendon reconstruction 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26502 Hand tendon reconstruction 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26504 Hand tendon reconstruction 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26508 Release thumb contracture 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26510 Thumb tendon transfer 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26516 Fusion of knuckle joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $679.32 $205.13 $135.86
26517 Fusion of knuckle joints 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26518 Fusion of knuckle joints 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26520 Release knuckle contracture 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26525 Release finger contracture 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26530 Revise knuckle joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $904.98 $259.99 $181.00
26531 Revise knuckle with implant 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,433.43 $374.37 $286.69
26535 Revise finger joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
26536 Revise/implant finger joint 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,294.43 $374.37 $258.89
26540 Repair hand joint 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26541 Repair hand joint with graft 25.8425 $1,025.64 $1,010.32 $205.13 $202.06
26542 Repair hand joint with graft 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26545 Reconstruct finger joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26546 Repair nonunion hand 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26548 Reconstruct finger joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26550 Construct thumb replacement 25.8425 $1,025.64 $735.82 $205.13 $147.16
26555 Positional change of finger 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26560 Repair of web finger 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26561 Repair of web finger 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26562 Repair of web finger 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26565 Correct metacarpal flaw 25.8425 $1,025.64 $871.32 $205.13 $174.26
26567 Correct finger deformity 25.8425 $1,025.64 $871.32 $205.13 $174.26
26568 Lengthen metacarpal/finger 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26580 Repair hand deformity 16.0343 $636.37 $676.69 $127.27 $135.34
26587 Reconstruct extra finger 16.0343 $636.37 $676.69 $127.27 $135.34
26590 Repair finger deformity 16.0343 $636.37 $676.69 $127.27 $135.34
26591 Repair muscles of hand 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26593 Release muscles of hand 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
26596 Excision constricting tissue 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26600 Treat metacarpal fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26605 Treat metacarpal fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26607 Treat metacarpal fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26608 Treat metacarpal fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $824.40 $203.76 $164.88
26615 Treat metacarpal fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
26641 Treat thumb dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26645 Treat thumb fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26650 Treat thumb fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
26665 Treat thumb fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
26670 Treat hand dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26675 Treat hand dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26676 Pin hand dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
26685 Treat hand dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
26686 Treat hand dislocation 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
26700 Treat knuckle dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26705 Treat knuckle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26706 Pin knuckle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26715 Treat knuckle dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
26720 Treat finger fracture, each Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26725 Treat finger fracture, each Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26727 Treat finger fracture, each 25.6702 $1,018.80 $1,006.90 $203.76 $201.38
26735 Treat finger fracture, each 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
26740 Treat finger fracture, each Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26742 Treat finger fracture, each 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
26746 Treat finger fracture, each 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,104.00 $298.20 $220.80
26750 Treat finger fracture, each Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26755 Treat finger fracture, each Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26756 Pin finger fracture, each 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
26765 Treat finger fracture, each 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
26770 Treat finger dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
26775 Treat finger dislocation Y 14.5502 $577.47 $577.47 $115.49 $115.49
26776 Pin finger dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
26785 Treat finger dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
26820 Thumb fusion with graft 25.8425 $1,025.64 $871.32 $205.13 $174.26
26841 Fusion of thumb 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26842 Thumb fusion with graft 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26843 Fusion of hand joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26844 Fusion/graft of hand joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26850 Fusion of knuckle 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26852 Fusion of knuckle with graft 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26860 Fusion of finger joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26861 Fusion of finger jnt, add-on 25.8425 $1,025.64 $735.82 $205.13 $147.16
26862 Fusion/graft of finger joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
26863 Fuse/graft added joint 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26910 Amputate metacarpal bone 25.8425 $1,025.64 $767.82 $205.13 $153.56
26951 Amputation of finger/thumb 16.0343 $636.37 $541.19 $127.27 $108.24
26952 Amputation of finger/thumb 16.0343 $636.37 $633.19 $127.27 $126.64
26990 Drainage of pelvis lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
26991 Drainage of pelvis bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
27000 Incision of hip tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27001 Incision of hip tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27003 Incision of hip tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27033 Exploration of hip joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27035 Denervation of hip joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27040 Biopsy of soft tissues 6.5128 $258.48 $295.74 $51.70 $59.15
27041 Biopsy of soft tissues 6.5128 $258.48 $329.68 $51.70 $65.94
27047 Remove hip/pelvis lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
27048 Remove hip/pelvis lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
27049 Remove tumor, hip/pelvis 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
27050 Biopsy of sacroiliac joint 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27052 Biopsy of hip joint 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27060 Removal of ischial bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $771.68 $165.27 $154.34
27062 Remove femur lesion/bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $771.68 $165.27 $154.34
27065 Removal of hip bone lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $771.68 $165.27 $154.34
27066 Removal of hip bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
27067 Remove/graft hip bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
27080 Removal of tail bone 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27086 Remove hip foreign body 6.5128 $258.48 $295.74 $51.70 $59.15
27087 Remove hip foreign body 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27097 Revision of hip tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27098 Transfer tendon to pelvis 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27100 Transfer of abdominal muscle 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27105 Transfer of spinal muscle 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27110 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27111 Transfer of iliopsoas muscle 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27193 Treat pelvic ring fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27194 Treat pelvic ring fracture 14.5502 $577.47 $511.73 $115.49 $102.35
27200 Treat tail bone fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
27202 Treat tail bone fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $968.50 $298.20 $193.70
27230 Treat thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27238 Treat thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27246 Treat thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27250 Treat hip dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27252 Treat hip dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $511.73 $115.49 $102.35
27256 Treat hip dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
27257 Treat hip dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $543.73 $115.49 $108.75
27265 Treat hip dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27266 Treat hip dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $511.73 $115.49 $102.35
27275 Manipulation of hip joint 14.5502 $577.47 $511.73 $115.49 $102.35
27301 Drain thigh/knee lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $601.65 $138.66 $120.33
27305 Incise thigh tendon fascia 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27306 Incision of thigh tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27307 Incision of thigh tendons 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27310 Exploration of knee joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27315 Partial removal, thigh nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
27320 Partial removal, thigh nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
27323 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues 6.5128 $258.48 $295.74 $51.70 $59.15
27324 Biopsy, thigh soft tissues 19.9760 $792.81 $562.90 $158.56 $112.58
27327 Removal of thigh lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
27328 Removal of thigh lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
27329 Remove tumor, thigh/knee 19.9760 $792.81 $711.40 $158.56 $142.28
27330 Biopsy, knee joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27331 Explore/treat knee joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27332 Removal of knee cartilage 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27333 Removal of knee cartilage 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27334 Remove knee joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27335 Remove knee joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27340 Removal of kneecap bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27345 Removal of knee cyst 20.8214 $826.36 $728.18 $165.27 $145.64
27347 Remove knee cyst 20.8214 $826.36 $728.18 $165.27 $145.64
27350 Removal of kneecap 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27355 Remove femur lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27356 Remove femur lesion/graft 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27357 Remove femur lesion/graft 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
27358 Remove femur lesion/fixation 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
27360 Partial removal, leg bone(s) 25.0600 $994.58 $855.79 $198.92 $171.16
27372 Removal of foreign body 19.9760 $792.81 $893.90 $158.56 $178.78
27380 Repair of kneecap tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
27381 Repair/graft kneecap tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27385 Repair of thigh muscle 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27386 Repair/graft of thigh muscle 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27390 Incision of thigh tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
27391 Incision of thigh tendons 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27392 Incision of thigh tendons 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27393 Lengthening of thigh tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27394 Lengthening of thigh tendons 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27395 Lengthening of thigh tendons 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27396 Transplant of thigh tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27397 Transplants of thigh tendons 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27400 Revise thigh muscles/tendons 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27403 Repair of knee cartilage 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27405 Repair of knee ligament 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27407 Repair of knee ligament 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
27409 Repair of knee ligaments 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27418 Repair degenerated kneecap 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27420 Revision of unstable kneecap 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27422 Revision of unstable kneecap 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,316.15 $327.46 $263.23
27424 Revision/removal of kneecap 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27425 Lat retinacular release open 25.0600 $994.58 $994.79 $198.92 $198.96
27427 Reconstruction, knee 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27428 Reconstruction, knee 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
27429 Reconstruction, knee 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
27430 Revision of thigh muscles 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27435 Incision of knee joint 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27437 Revise kneecap 32.7543 $1,299.96 $964.98 $259.99 $193.00
27438 Revise kneecap with implant 47.1644 $1,871.86 $1,294.43 $374.37 $258.89
27441 Revision of knee joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
27442 Revision of knee joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
27443 Revision of knee joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
27496 Decompression of thigh/knee 20.8214 $826.36 $771.68 $165.27 $154.34
27497 Decompression of thigh/knee 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27498 Decompression of thigh/knee 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27499 Decompression of thigh/knee 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27500 Treatment of thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27501 Treatment of thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27502 Treatment of thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27503 Treatment of thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27508 Treatment of thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27509 Treatment of thigh fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
27510 Treatment of thigh fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27516 Treat thigh fx growth plate 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27517 Treat thigh fx growth plate 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27520 Treat kneecap fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27530 Treat knee fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27532 Treat knee fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27538 Treat knee fracture(s) 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27550 Treat knee dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27552 Treat knee dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
27560 Treat kneecap dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27562 Treat kneecap dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
27566 Treat kneecap dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $968.50 $298.20 $193.70
27570 Fixation of knee joint 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
27594 Amputation follow-up surgery 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27600 Decompression of lower leg 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27601 Decompression of lower leg 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27602 Decompression of lower leg 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27603 Drain lower leg lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $569.65 $138.66 $113.93
27604 Drain lower leg bursa 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27605 Incision of achilles tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $567.86 $160.54 $113.57
27606 Incision of achilles tendon 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
27607 Treat lower leg bone lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27610 Explore/treat ankle joint 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27612 Exploration of ankle joint 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27613 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue Y Y Y 3.0423 $120.74 $120.74 $24.15 $24.15
27614 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
27615 Remove tumor, lower leg 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27618 Remove lower leg lesion 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
27619 Remove lower leg lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $651.40 $158.56 $130.28
27620 Explore/treat ankle joint 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27625 Remove ankle joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27626 Remove ankle joint lining 25.0600 $994.58 $812.29 $198.92 $162.46
27630 Removal of tendon lesion 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27635 Remove lower leg bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27637 Remove/graft leg bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27638 Remove/graft leg bone lesion 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27640 Partial removal of tibia 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,041.65 $327.46 $208.33
27641 Partial removal of fibula 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27647 Extensive ankle/heel surgery 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27650 Repair achilles tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27652 Repair/graft achilles tendon 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
27654 Repair of achilles tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27656 Repair leg fascia defect 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27658 Repair of leg tendon, each 20.8214 $826.36 $579.68 $165.27 $115.94
27659 Repair of leg tendon, each 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27664 Repair of leg tendon, each 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27665 Repair of leg tendon, each 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27675 Repair lower leg tendons 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27676 Repair lower leg tendons 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27680 Release of lower leg tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27681 Release of lower leg tendons 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27685 Revision of lower leg tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27686 Revise lower leg tendons 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27687 Revision of calf tendon 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27690 Revise lower leg tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27691 Revise lower leg tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,133.65 $327.46 $226.73
27692 Revise additional leg tendon 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,073.65 $327.46 $214.73
27695 Repair of ankle ligament 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27696 Repair of ankle ligaments 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27698 Repair of ankle ligament 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27700 Revision of ankle joint 32.7543 $1,299.96 $1,008.48 $259.99 $201.70
27704 Removal of ankle implant 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27705 Incision of tibia 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,041.65 $327.46 $208.33
27707 Incision of fibula 20.8214 $826.36 $636.18 $165.27 $127.24
27709 Incision of tibia fibula 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27730 Repair of tibia epiphysis 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27732 Repair of fibula epiphysis 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27734 Repair lower leg epiphyses 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27740 Repair of leg epiphyses 25.0600 $994.58 $720.29 $198.92 $144.06
27742 Repair of leg epiphyses 41.2543 $1,637.30 $1,041.65 $327.46 $208.33
27745 Reinforce tibia 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,562.42 $522.97 $312.48
27750 Treatment of tibia fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27752 Treatment of tibia fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27756 Treatment of tibia fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
27758 Treatment of tibia fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
27759 Treatment of tibia fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
27760 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27762 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27766 Treatment of ankle fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27780 Treatment of fibula fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27781 Treatment of fibula fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27784 Treatment of fibula fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27786 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27788 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27792 Treatment of ankle fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27808 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27810 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27814 Treatment of ankle fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27816 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27818 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27822 Treatment of ankle fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27823 Treatment of ankle fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
27824 Treat lower leg fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27825 Treat lower leg fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27826 Treat lower leg fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27827 Treat lower leg fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,374.59 $447.84 $274.92
27828 Treat lower leg fracture 56.4195 $2,239.18 $1,434.59 $447.84 $286.92
27829 Treat lower leg joint 37.5680 $1,491.00 $968.50 $298.20 $193.70
27830 Treat lower leg dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27831 Treat lower leg dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27832 Treat lower leg dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $968.50 $298.20 $193.70
27840 Treat ankle dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
27842 Treat ankle dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
27846 Treat ankle dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27848 Treat ankle dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
27860 Fixation of ankle joint 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
27870 Fusion of ankle joint, open 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
27871 Fusion of tibiofibular joint 65.8846 $2,614.83 $1,622.42 $522.97 $324.48
27884 Amputation follow-up surgery 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27889 Amputation of foot at ankle 25.0600 $994.58 $752.29 $198.92 $150.46
27892 Decompression of leg 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27893 Decompression of leg 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
27894 Decompression of leg 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
28001 Drainage of bursa of foot Y Y Y 2.9456 $116.90 $116.90 $23.38 $23.38
28002 Treatment of foot infection 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
28003 Treatment of foot infection 20.8214 $826.36 $668.18 $165.27 $133.64
28005 Treat foot bone lesion 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28008 Incision of foot fascia 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28010 Incision of toe tendon Y Y Y 2.2064 $87.57 $87.57 $17.51 $17.51
28011 Incision of toe tendons 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28020 Exploration of foot joint 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28022 Exploration of foot joint 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28024 Exploration of toe joint 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28030 Removal of foot nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $667.45 $140.98 $133.49
28035 Decompression of tibia nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $667.45 $140.98 $133.49
28043 Excision of foot lesion 19.9760 $792.81 $619.40 $158.56 $123.88
28045 Excision of foot lesion 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28046 Resection of tumor, foot 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28050 Biopsy of foot joint lining 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28052 Biopsy of foot joint lining 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28054 Biopsy of toe joint lining 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28060 Partial removal, foot fascia 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28062 Removal of foot fascia 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28070 Removal of foot joint lining 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28072 Removal of foot joint lining 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28080 Removal of foot lesion 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28086 Excise foot tendon sheath 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28088 Excise foot tendon sheath 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28090 Removal of foot lesion 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28092 Removal of toe lesions 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28100 Removal of ankle/heel lesion 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28102 Remove/graft foot lesion 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28103 Remove/graft foot lesion 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28104 Removal of foot lesion 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28106 Remove/graft foot lesion 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28107 Remove/graft foot lesion 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28108 Removal of toe lesions 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28110 Part removal of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28111 Part removal of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28112 Part removal of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28113 Part removal of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28114 Removal of metatarsal heads 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28116 Revision of foot 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28118 Removal of heel bone 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28119 Removal of heel spur 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28120 Part removal of ankle/heel 20.2255 $802.71 $898.86 $160.54 $179.77
28122 Partial removal of foot bone 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28124 Partial removal of toe Y Y Y 4.9541 $196.62 $196.62 $39.32 $39.32
28126 Partial removal of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28130 Removal of ankle bone 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28140 Removal of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28150 Removal of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28153 Partial removal of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28160 Partial removal of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28171 Extensive foot surgery 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28173 Extensive foot surgery 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28175 Extensive foot surgery 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28190 Removal of foot foreign body Y Y Y 3.1309 $124.26 $124.26 $24.85 $24.85
28192 Removal of foot foreign body 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
28193 Removal of foot foreign body 6.5128 $258.48 $329.68 $51.70 $65.94
28200 Repair of foot tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28202 Repair/graft of foot tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28208 Repair of foot tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28210 Repair/graft of foot tendon 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28220 Release of foot tendon Y Y Y 4.6712 $185.39 $185.39 $37.08 $37.08
28222 Release of foot tendons 20.2255 $802.71 $567.86 $160.54 $113.57
28225 Release of foot tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $567.86 $160.54 $113.57
28226 Release of foot tendons 20.2255 $802.71 $567.86 $160.54 $113.57
28230 Incision of foot tendon(s) Y Y Y 4.6363 $184.00 $184.00 $36.80 $36.80
28232 Incision of toe tendon Y Y Y 4.4311 $175.86 $175.86 $35.17 $35.17
28234 Incision of foot tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28238 Revision of foot tendon 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28240 Release of big toe 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28250 Revision of foot fascia 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28260 Release of midfoot joint 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28261 Revision of foot tendon 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28262 Revision of foot and ankle 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28264 Release of midfoot joint 41.2239 $1,636.10 $984.55 $327.22 $196.91
28270 Release of foot contracture 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28272 Release of toe joint, each Y Y Y 4.2127 $167.19 $167.19 $33.44 $33.44
28280 Fusion of toes 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28285 Repair of hammertoe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28286 Repair of hammertoe 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28288 Partial removal of foot bone 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28289 Repair hallux rigidus 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28290 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $780.56 $223.02 $156.11
28292 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $780.56 $223.02 $156.11
28293 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $812.56 $223.02 $162.51
28294 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $812.56 $223.02 $162.51
28296 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $812.56 $223.02 $162.51
28297 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $812.56 $223.02 $162.51
28298 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $812.56 $223.02 $162.51
28299 Correction of bunion 28.0970 $1,115.12 $916.06 $223.02 $183.21
28300 Incision of heel bone 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,041.05 $327.22 $208.21
28302 Incision of ankle bone 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28304 Incision of midfoot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,041.05 $327.22 $208.21
28305 Incise/graft midfoot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,073.05 $327.22 $214.61
28306 Incision of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28307 Incision of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28308 Incision of metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28309 Incision of metatarsals 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28310 Revision of big toe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28312 Revision of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $656.36 $160.54 $131.27
28313 Repair deformity of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28315 Removal of sesamoid bone 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28320 Repair of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28322 Repair of metatarsals 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28340 Resect enlarged toe tissue 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28341 Resect enlarged toe 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28344 Repair extra toe(s) 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28345 Repair webbed toe(s) 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28400 Treatment of heel fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
28405 Treatment of heel fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
28406 Treatment of heel fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28415 Treat heel fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28420 Treat/graft heel fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
28430 Treatment of ankle fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28435 Treatment of ankle fracture 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
28436 Treatment of ankle fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28445 Treat ankle fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28450 Treat midfoot fracture, each Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28455 Treat midfoot fracture, each Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28456 Treat midfoot fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28465 Treat midfoot fracture, each 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28470 Treat metatarsal fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28475 Treat metatarsal fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28476 Treat metatarsal fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28485 Treat metatarsal fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,060.50 $298.20 $212.10
28490 Treat big toe fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28495 Treat big toe fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28496 Treat big toe fracture 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28505 Treat big toe fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28510 Treatment of toe fracture Y Y Y 1.3651 $54.18 $54.18 $10.84 $10.84
28515 Treatment of toe fracture Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28525 Treat toe fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28530 Treat sesamoid bone fracture Y Y Y 1.3078 $51.90 $51.90 $10.38 $10.38
28531 Treat sesamoid bone fracture 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28540 Treat foot dislocation Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28545 Treat foot dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $675.90 $203.76 $135.18
28546 Treat foot dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28555 Repair foot dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $968.50 $298.20 $193.70
28570 Treat foot dislocation Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28575 Treat foot dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
28576 Treat foot dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
28585 Repair foot dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28600 Treat foot dislocation Y Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28605 Treat foot dislocation 1.6914 $67.13 $85.62 $13.43 $17.12
28606 Treat foot dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $732.40 $203.76 $146.48
28615 Repair foot dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28630 Treat toe dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28635 Treat toe dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
28636 Treat toe dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
28645 Repair toe dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28660 Treat toe dislocation Y 1.6914 $67.13 $67.13 $13.43 $13.43
28665 Treat toe dislocation 14.5502 $577.47 $455.23 $115.49 $91.05
28666 Treat toe dislocation 25.6702 $1,018.80 $764.40 $203.76 $152.88
28675 Repair of toe dislocation 37.5680 $1,491.00 $1,000.50 $298.20 $200.10
28705 Fusion of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28715 Fusion of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28725 Fusion of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28730 Fusion of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28735 Fusion of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28737 Revision of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,176.55 $327.22 $235.31
28740 Fusion of foot bones 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28750 Fusion of big toe joint 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28755 Fusion of big toe joint 20.2255 $802.71 $716.36 $160.54 $143.27
28760 Fusion of big toe joint 41.2239 $1,636.10 $1,133.05 $327.22 $226.61
28810 Amputation toe metatarsal 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28820 Amputation of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28825 Partial amputation of toe 20.2255 $802.71 $624.36 $160.54 $124.87
28890 High energy eswt, plantar f Y 25.0600 $994.58 $994.58 $198.92 $198.92
29010 Application of body cast Y Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29015 Application of body cast Y Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29020 Application of body cast Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29025 Application of body cast Y Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29035 Application of body cast Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29040 Application of body cast Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29044 Application of body cast Y Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29049 Application of figure eight Y Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29055 Application of shoulder cast Y Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29058 Application of shoulder cast Y Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29065 Application of long arm cast Y Y Y 1.1406 $45.27 $45.27 $9.05 $9.05
29075 Application of forearm cast Y Y Y 1.0379 $41.19 $41.19 $8.24 $8.24
29085 Apply hand/wrist cast Y Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29086 Apply finger cast Y Y Y 0.8720 $34.61 $34.61 $6.92 $6.92
29105 Apply long arm splint Y Y Y 1.0024 $39.78 $39.78 $7.96 $7.96
29125 Apply forearm splint Y Y Y 0.8527 $33.84 $33.84 $6.77 $6.77
29126 Apply forearm splint Y Y Y 0.9572 $37.99 $37.99 $7.60 $7.60
29130 Application of finger splint Y Y Y 0.3862 $15.33 $15.33 $3.07 $3.07
29131 Application of finger splint Y Y Y 0.5869 $23.29 $23.29 $4.66 $4.66
29200 Strapping of chest Y Y Y 0.5597 $22.21 $22.21 $4.44 $4.44
29220 Strapping of low back Y Y Y 0.5669 $22.50 $22.50 $4.50 $4.50
29240 Strapping of shoulder Y Y Y 0.6464 $25.66 $25.66 $5.13 $5.13
29260 Strapping of elbow or wrist Y Y Y 0.5940 $23.58 $23.58 $4.72 $4.72
29280 Strapping of hand or finger Y Y Y 0.6225 $24.70 $24.70 $4.94 $4.94
29305 Application of hip cast Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29325 Application of hip casts Y 2.2728 $90.20 $90.20 $18.04 $18.04
29345 Application of long leg cast Y Y Y 1.5007 $59.56 $59.56 $11.91 $11.91
29355 Application of long leg cast Y Y Y 1.4561 $57.79 $57.79 $11.56 $11.56
29358 Apply long leg cast brace Y Y Y 1.7938 $71.19 $71.19 $14.24 $14.24
29365 Application of long leg cast Y Y Y 1.4129 $56.08 $56.08 $11.22 $11.22
29405 Apply short leg cast Y Y Y 1.0527 $41.78 $41.78 $8.36 $8.36
29425 Apply short leg cast Y Y Y 1.0639 $42.22 $42.22 $8.44 $8.44
29435 Apply short leg cast Y Y Y 1.3502 $53.59 $53.59 $10.72 $10.72
29440 Addition of walker to cast Y Y Y 0.5600 $22.23 $22.23 $4.45 $4.45
29445 Apply rigid leg cast Y Y Y 1.4713 $58.39 $58.39 $11.68 $11.68
29450 Application of leg cast Y Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29505 Application, long leg splint Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29515 Application lower leg splint Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29520 Strapping of hip Y Y Y 0.6469 $25.67 $25.67 $5.13 $5.13
29530 Strapping of knee Y Y Y 0.6104 $24.23 $24.23 $4.85 $4.85
29540 Strapping of ankle and/or ft Y Y Y 0.4057 $16.10 $16.10 $3.22 $3.22
29550 Strapping of toes Y Y Y 0.4128 $16.38 $16.38 $3.28 $3.28
29580 Application of paste boot Y Y Y 0.5844 $23.19 $23.19 $4.64 $4.64
29590 Application of foot splint Y Y Y 0.4639 $18.41 $18.41 $3.68 $3.68
29700 Removal/revision of cast Y Y Y 0.7997 $31.74 $31.74 $6.35 $6.35
29705 Removal/revision of cast Y Y Y 0.6912 $27.43 $27.43 $5.49 $5.49
29710 Removal/revision of cast Y Y Y 1.3029 $51.71 $51.71 $10.34 $10.34
29715 Removal/revision of cast Y Y Y 1.0504 $41.69 $41.69 $8.34 $8.34
29720 Repair of body cast Y Y Y 1.0084 $40.02 $40.02 $8.00 $8.00
29730 Windowing of cast Y Y Y 0.6775 $26.89 $26.89 $5.38 $5.38
29740 Wedging of cast Y Y Y 0.9533 $37.83 $37.83 $7.57 $7.57
29750 Wedging of clubfoot cast Y Y Y 0.8453 $33.55 $33.55 $6.71 $6.71
29800 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29804 Jaw arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29805 Shoulder arthroscopy, dx 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29806 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29807 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29819 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29820 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29821 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29822 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29823 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29824 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $926.59 $227.24 $185.32
29825 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29826 Shoulder arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29827 Arthroscop rotator cuff repr 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,252.75 $357.70 $250.55
29830 Elbow arthroscopy 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29834 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29835 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29836 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29837 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29838 Elbow arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29840 Wrist arthroscopy 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29843 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29844 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29845 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29846 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29847 Wrist arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29848 Wrist endoscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $1,237.59 $227.24 $247.52
29850 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29851 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,209.25 $357.70 $241.85
29855 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,209.25 $357.70 $241.85
29856 Tibial arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29860 Hip arthroscopy, dx 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29861 Hip arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29862 Hip arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,563.75 $357.70 $312.75
29863 Hip arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,209.25 $357.70 $241.85
29866 Autgrft implnt, knee w/scope Y 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,788.49 $357.70 $357.70
29870 Knee arthroscopy, dx 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29871 Knee arthroscopy/drainage 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29873 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29874 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29875 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29876 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29877 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29879 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29880 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29881 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $883.09 $227.24 $176.62
29882 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29883 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29884 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29885 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29886 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29887 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29888 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29889 Knee arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29891 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29892 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29893 Scope, plantar fasciotomy 20.2255 $802.71 $1,023.81 $160.54 $204.76
29894 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29895 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29897 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29898 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 28.6279 $1,136.19 $823.09 $227.24 $164.62
29899 Ankle arthroscopy/surgery 45.0637 $1,788.49 $1,149.25 $357.70 $229.85
29900 Mcp joint arthroscopy, dx 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
29901 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
29902 Mcp joint arthroscopy, surg 16.0343 $636.37 $573.19 $127.27 $114.64
30000 Drainage of nose lesion Y Y 2.3768 $94.33 $94.33 $18.87 $18.87
30020 Drainage of nose lesion Y Y 2.3768 $94.33 $94.33 $18.87 $18.87
30100 Intranasal biopsy Y Y Y 1.9302 $76.60 $76.60 $15.32 $15.32
30110 Removal of nose polyp(s) Y Y Y 3.0207 $119.89 $119.89 $23.98 $23.98
30115 Removal of nose polyp(s) 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
30117 Removal of intranasal lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
30118 Removal of intranasal lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
30120 Revision of nose 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
30124 Removal of nose lesion Y Y Y 3.1426 $124.72 $124.72 $24.94 $24.94
30125 Removal of nose lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
30130 Excise inferior turbinate 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
30140 Resect inferior turbinate 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
30150 Partial removal of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
30160 Removal of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
30200 Injection treatment of nose Y Y Y 1.5377 $61.03 $61.03 $12.21 $12.21
30210 Nasal sinus therapy Y Y Y 1.9430 $77.11 $77.11 $15.42 $15.42
30220 Insert nasal septal button 7.7261 $306.63 $391.09 $61.33 $78.22
30300 Remove nasal foreign body Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
30310 Remove nasal foreign body 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
30320 Remove nasal foreign body 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
30400 Reconstruction of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
30410 Reconstruction of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
30420 Reconstruction of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
30430 Revision of nose 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
30435 Revision of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
30450 Revision of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
30460 Revision of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
30462 Revision of nose 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
30465 Repair nasal stenosis 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
30520 Repair of nasal septum 23.1564 $919.03 $774.52 $183.81 $154.90
30540 Repair nasal defect 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
30545 Repair nasal defect 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
30560 Release of nasal adhesions 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
30580 Repair upper jaw fistula 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
30600 Repair mouth/nose fistula 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
30620 Intranasal reconstruction 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
30630 Repair nasal septum defect 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
30801 Ablate inf turbinate, superf 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
30802 Cauterization, inner nose 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
30901 Control of nosebleed Y Y Y 1.1029 $43.77 $43.77 $8.75 $8.75
30903 Control of nosebleed 1.2021 $47.71 $60.85 $9.54 $12.17
30905 Control of nosebleed 1.2021 $47.71 $60.85 $9.54 $12.17
30906 Repeat control of nosebleed 1.2021 $47.71 $60.85 $9.54 $12.17
30915 Ligation, nasal sinus artery 24.5817 $975.60 $710.80 $195.12 $142.16
30920 Ligation, upper jaw artery 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
30930 Ther fx, nasal inf turbinate 16.4494 $652.85 $641.42 $130.57 $128.28
31000 Irrigation, maxillary sinus Y Y 2.3768 $94.33 $94.33 $18.87 $18.87
31002 Irrigation, sphenoid sinus Y Y Y 2.4899 $98.82 $98.82 $19.76 $19.76
31020 Exploration, maxillary sinus 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
31030 Exploration, maxillary sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
31032 Explore sinus, remove polyps 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31040 Exploration behind upper jaw Y Y Y 7.3501 $291.71 $291.71 $58.34 $58.34
31050 Exploration, sphenoid sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31051 Sphenoid sinus surgery 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31070 Exploration of frontal sinus 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
31075 Exploration of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31080 Removal of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31081 Removal of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31084 Removal of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31085 Removal of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31086 Removal of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31087 Removal of frontal sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
31090 Exploration of sinuses 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31200 Removal of ethmoid sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31201 Removal of ethmoid sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31205 Removal of ethmoid sinus 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
31231 Nasal endoscopy, dx Y Y 1.4038 $55.71 $55.71 $11.14 $11.14
31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx 1.4038 $55.71 $71.06 $11.14 $14.21
31235 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, dx 15.1300 $600.48 $466.74 $120.10 $93.35
31237 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31238 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 15.1300 $600.48 $466.74 $120.10 $93.35
31239 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 21.8010 $865.24 $747.62 $173.05 $149.52
31240 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31254 Revision of ethmoid sinus 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31255 Removal of ethmoid sinus 21.8010 $865.24 $791.12 $173.05 $158.22
31256 Exploration maxillary sinus 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31267 Endoscopy, maxillary sinus 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31276 Sinus endoscopy, surgical 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31287 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31288 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31300 Removal of larynx lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $818.02 $183.81 $163.60
31320 Diagnostic incision, larynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31400 Revision of larynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31420 Removal of epiglottis 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31502 Change of windpipe airway Y 2.3431 $92.99 $92.99 $18.60 $18.60
31505 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y Y 0.7572 $30.05 $30.05 $6.01 $6.01
31510 Laryngoscopy with biopsy 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31511 Remove foreign body, larynx 1.4038 $55.71 $71.06 $11.14 $14.21
31512 Removal of larynx lesion 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31513 Injection into vocal cord 1.4038 $55.71 $71.06 $11.14 $14.21
31515 Laryngoscopy for aspiration 15.1300 $600.48 $466.74 $120.10 $93.35
31520 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y 1.4038 $55.71 $55.71 $11.14 $11.14
31525 Dx laryngoscopy excl nb 15.1300 $600.48 $466.74 $120.10 $93.35
31526 Dx laryngoscopy w/oper scope 21.8010 $865.24 $655.62 $173.05 $131.12
31527 Laryngoscopy for treatment 21.8010 $865.24 $599.12 $173.05 $119.82
31528 Laryngoscopy and dilation 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31529 Laryngoscopy and dilation 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31530 Laryngoscopy w/fb removal 21.8010 $865.24 $655.62 $173.05 $131.12
31531 Laryngoscopy w/fb op scope 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31535 Laryngoscopy w/biopsy 21.8010 $865.24 $655.62 $173.05 $131.12
31536 Laryngoscopy w/bx op scope 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31540 Laryngoscopy w/exc of tumor 21.8010 $865.24 $687.62 $173.05 $137.52
31541 Larynscop w/tumr exc + scope 21.8010 $865.24 $747.62 $173.05 $149.52
31545 Remove vc lesion w/scope 21.8010 $865.24 $747.62 $173.05 $149.52
31546 Remove vc lesion scope/graft 21.8010 $865.24 $747.62 $173.05 $149.52
31560 Laryngoscop w/arytenoidectom 21.8010 $865.24 $791.12 $173.05 $158.22
31561 Larynscop, remve cart + scop 21.8010 $865.24 $791.12 $173.05 $158.22
31570 Laryngoscope w/vc inj 15.1300 $600.48 $523.24 $120.10 $104.65
31571 Laryngoscop w/vc inj + scope 21.8010 $865.24 $655.62 $173.05 $131.12
31575 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y Y 1.4038 $55.71 $55.71 $11.14 $11.14
31576 Laryngoscopy with biopsy 21.8010 $865.24 $655.62 $173.05 $131.12
31577 Remove foreign body, larynx 3.8737 $153.74 $196.08 $30.75 $39.22
31578 Removal of larynx lesion 21.8010 $865.24 $655.62 $173.05 $131.12
31579 Diagnostic laryngoscopy Y Y Y 2.8542 $113.28 $113.28 $22.66 $22.66
31580 Revision of larynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31582 Revision of larynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31588 Revision of larynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31590 Reinnervate larynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31595 Larynx nerve surgery 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31603 Incision of windpipe 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
31605 Incision of windpipe Y 7.7261 $306.63 $306.63 $61.33 $61.33
31611 Surgery/speech prosthesis 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
31612 Puncture/clear windpipe 23.1564 $919.03 $626.02 $183.81 $125.20
31613 Repair windpipe opening 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
31614 Repair windpipe opening 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31615 Visualization of windpipe 9.3905 $372.69 $352.85 $74.54 $70.57
31620 Endobronchial us add-on Y 29.7322 $1,180.01 $1,180.01 $236.00 $236.00
31622 Dx bronchoscope/wash 9.3905 $372.69 $352.85 $74.54 $70.57
31623 Dx bronchoscope/brush 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31624 Dx bronchoscope/lavage 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31625 Bronchoscopy w/biopsy(s) 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31628 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, each 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31629 Bronchoscopy/needle bx, each 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31630 Bronchoscopy dilate/fx repr 21.8803 $868.39 $657.19 $173.68 $131.44
31631 Bronchoscopy, dilate w/stent 21.8803 $868.39 $657.19 $173.68 $131.44
31632 Bronchoscopy/lung bx, add'l Y 9.3905 $372.69 $372.69 $74.54 $74.54
31633 Bronchoscopy/needle bx add'l Y 9.3905 $372.69 $372.69 $74.54 $74.54
31635 Bronchoscopy w/fb removal 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31636 Bronchoscopy, bronch stents 21.8803 $868.39 $657.19 $173.68 $131.44
31637 Bronchoscopy, stent add-on 9.3905 $372.69 $352.85 $74.54 $70.57
31638 Bronchoscopy, revise stent 21.8803 $868.39 $657.19 $173.68 $131.44
31640 Bronchoscopy w/tumor excise 21.8803 $868.39 $657.19 $173.68 $131.44
31641 Bronchoscopy, treat blockage 21.8803 $868.39 $657.19 $173.68 $131.44
31643 Diag bronchoscope/catheter 9.3905 $372.69 $409.35 $74.54 $81.87
31645 Bronchoscopy, clear airways 9.3905 $372.69 $352.85 $74.54 $70.57
31646 Bronchoscopy, reclear airway 9.3905 $372.69 $352.85 $74.54 $70.57
31656 Bronchoscopy, inj for x-ray 9.3905 $372.69 $352.85 $74.54 $70.57
31700 Insertion of airway catheter 1.4038 $55.71 $71.06 $11.14 $14.21
31717 Bronchial brush biopsy 3.8737 $153.74 $196.08 $30.75 $39.22
31720 Clearance of airways 0.7572 $30.05 $38.33 $6.01 $7.67
31730 Intro, windpipe wire/tube 3.8737 $153.74 $196.08 $30.75 $39.22
31750 Repair of windpipe 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
31755 Repair of windpipe 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
31820 Closure of windpipe lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
31825 Repair of windpipe defect 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
31830 Revise windpipe scar 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
32000 Drainage of chest 3.6425 $144.56 $184.38 $28.91 $36.88
32002 Treatment of collapsed lung Y 3.6425 $144.56 $144.56 $28.91 $28.91
32019 Insert pleural catheter Y 29.2259 $1,159.92 $1,159.92 $231.98 $231.98
32020 Tube thoracostomy Y 3.6425 $144.56 $144.56 $28.91 $28.91
32400 Needle biopsy chest lining 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
32405 Biopsy, lung or mediastinum 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
32420 Puncture/clear lung 3.6425 $144.56 $184.38 $28.91 $36.88
32960 Therapeutic pneumothorax Y 3.6425 $144.56 $144.56 $28.91 $28.91
33010 Drainage of heart sac 3.6425 $144.56 $184.38 $28.91 $36.88
33011 Repeat drainage of heart sac 3.6425 $144.56 $184.38 $28.91 $36.88
33206 Insertion of heart pacemaker Y 121.9402 $4,839.57 $4,839.57 $967.91 $967.91
33212 Insertion of pulse generator 97.8357 $3,882.91 $2,196.46 $776.58 $439.29
33213 Insertion of pulse generator 112.2347 $4,454.38 $2,482.19 $890.88 $496.44
33214 Upgrade of pacemaker system Y 153.1524 $6,078.33 $6,078.33 $1,215.67 $1,215.67
33215 Reposition pacing-defib lead Y 23.4666 $931.34 $931.34 $186.27 $186.27
33216 Insert lead pace-defib, one Y 44.7574 $1,776.34 $1,776.34 $355.27 $355.27
33217 Insert lead pace-defib, dual Y 44.7574 $1,776.34 $1,776.34 $355.27 $355.27
33218 Repair lead pace-defib, one Y 44.7574 $1,776.34 $1,776.34 $355.27 $355.27
33220 Repair lead pace-defib, dual Y 44.7574 $1,776.34 $1,776.34 $355.27 $355.27
33222 Revise pocket, pacemaker 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
33223 Revise pocket, pacing-defib 21.2645 $843.95 $644.97 $168.79 $128.99
33224 Insert pacing lead connect Y 267.8870 $10,631.92 $10,631.92 $2,126.38 $2,126.38
33225 L ventric pacing lead add-on Y 267.8870 $10,631.92 $10,631.92 $2,126.38 $2,126.38
33226 Reposition l ventric lead Y 23.4666 $931.34 $931.34 $186.27 $186.27
33233 Removal of pacemaker system 23.4666 $931.34 $688.67 $186.27 $137.73
33234 Removal of pacemaker system Y 23.4666 $931.34 $931.34 $186.27 $186.27
33241 Remove pulse generator Y 23.4666 $931.34 $931.34 $186.27 $186.27
33282 Implant pat-active ht record Y 74.8877 $2,972.15 $2,972.15 $594.43 $594.43
33284 Remove pat-active ht record Y 10.9541 $434.75 $434.75 $86.95 $86.95
35188 Repair blood vessel lesion 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,068.38 $301.35 $213.68
35207 Repair blood vessel lesion 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,068.38 $301.35 $213.68
35473 Repair arterial blockage Y 42.8894 $1,702.20 $1,702.20 $340.44 $340.44
35474 Repair arterial blockage Y 42.8894 $1,702.20 $1,702.20 $340.44 $340.44
35476 Repair venous blockage Y 42.8894 $1,702.20 $1,702.20 $340.44 $340.44
35492 Atherectomy, percutaneous Y 42.8894 $1,702.20 $1,702.20 $340.44 $340.44
35761 Exploration of artery/vein Y 29.4757 $1,169.83 $1,169.83 $233.97 $233.97
35875 Removal of clot in graft 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,422.88 $301.35 $284.58
35876 Removal of clot in graft 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,422.88 $301.35 $284.58
36002 Pseudoaneurysm injection trt Y 2.5166 $99.88 $99.88 $19.98 $19.98
36260 Insertion of infusion pump 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36261 Revision of infusion pump 28.4646 $1,129.71 $787.85 $225.94 $157.57
36262 Removal of infusion pump 22.6984 $900.86 $616.93 $180.17 $123.39
36420 Vein access cutdown 1 yr Y 0.2016 $8.00 $8.00 $1.60 $1.60
36425 Vein access cutdown 1 yr Y Y Y 0.1841 $7.31 $7.31 $1.46 $1.46
36430 Blood transfusion service Y Y Y 0.8269 $32.82 $32.82 $6.56 $6.56
36440 Bl push transfuse, 2 yr or Y Y Y 0.3133 $12.43 $12.43 $2.49 $2.49
36450 Bl exchange/transfuse, nb Y Y 0.6213 $24.66 $24.66 $4.93 $4.93
36468 Injection(s), spider veins Y Y 1.1035 $43.80 $43.80 $8.76 $8.76
36469 Injection(s), spider veins Y 1.1035 $43.80 $43.80 $8.76 $8.76
36470 Injection therapy of vein Y Y 1.1035 $43.80 $43.80 $8.76 $8.76
36471 Injection therapy of veins Y Y 1.1035 $43.80 $43.80 $8.76 $8.76
36475 Endovenous rf, 1st vein 34.6279 $1,374.32 $942.16 $274.86 $188.43
36476 Endovenous rf, vein add-on 34.6279 $1,374.32 $942.16 $274.86 $188.43
36478 Endovenous laser, 1st vein 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
36479 Endovenous laser vein addon 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
36511 Apheresis wbc Y 11.7005 $464.37 $464.37 $92.87 $92.87
36512 Apheresis rbc Y 11.7005 $464.37 $464.37 $92.87 $92.87
36513 Apheresis platelets Y 11.7005 $464.37 $464.37 $92.87 $92.87
36514 Apheresis plasma Y 11.7005 $464.37 $464.37 $92.87 $92.87
36515 Apheresis, adsorp/reinfuse Y 30.6602 $1,216.84 $1,216.84 $243.37 $243.37
36516 Apheresis, selective Y 30.6602 $1,216.84 $1,216.84 $243.37 $243.37
36522 Photopheresis Y 30.6602 $1,216.84 $1,216.84 $243.37 $243.37
36550 Declot vascular device Y Y Y 0.5176 $20.54 $20.54 $4.11 $4.11
36555 Insert non-tunnel cv cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36556 Insert non-tunnel cv cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36557 Insert tunneled cv cath 22.6984 $900.86 $673.43 $180.17 $134.69
36558 Insert tunneled cv cath 22.6984 $900.86 $673.43 $180.17 $134.69
36560 Insert tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36561 Insert tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36563 Insert tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36565 Insert tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36566 Insert tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36568 Insert picc cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36569 Insert picc cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36570 Insert picvad cath 22.6984 $900.86 $705.43 $180.17 $141.09
36571 Insert picvad cath 22.6984 $900.86 $705.43 $180.17 $141.09
36575 Repair tunneled cv cath 8.7841 $348.62 $397.31 $69.72 $79.46
36576 Repair tunneled cv cath 8.7841 $348.62 $397.31 $69.72 $79.46
36578 Replace tunneled cv cath 22.6984 $900.86 $673.43 $180.17 $134.69
36580 Replace cvad cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36581 Replace tunneled cv cath 22.6984 $900.86 $673.43 $180.17 $134.69
36582 Replace tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36583 Replace tunneled cv cath 28.4646 $1,129.71 $819.85 $225.94 $163.97
36584 Replace picc cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36585 Replace picvad cath 22.6984 $900.86 $705.43 $180.17 $141.09
36589 Removal tunneled cv cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36590 Removal tunneled cv cath 8.7841 $348.62 $340.81 $69.72 $68.16
36595 Mech remov tunneled cv cath Y 22.6984 $900.86 $900.86 $180.17 $180.17
36596 Mech remov tunneled cv cath Y 8.7841 $348.62 $348.62 $69.72 $69.72
36598 Inj w/fluor, eval cv device Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
36640 Insertion catheter, artery 28.4646 $1,129.71 $731.35 $225.94 $146.27
36680 Insert needle, bone cavity Y 1.0948 $43.45 $43.45 $8.69 $8.69
36800 Insertion of cannula 29.4757 $1,169.83 $839.92 $233.97 $167.98
36810 Insertion of cannula 29.4757 $1,169.83 $839.92 $233.97 $167.98
36815 Insertion of cannula 29.4757 $1,169.83 $839.92 $233.97 $167.98
36818 Av fuse, uppr arm, cephalic Y 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,506.77 $301.35 $301.35
36819 Av fuse, uppr arm, basilic 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,008.38 $301.35 $201.68
36820 Av fusion/forearm vein 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,008.38 $301.35 $201.68
36821 Av fusion direct any site 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,008.38 $301.35 $201.68
36825 Artery-vein autograft 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,068.38 $301.35 $213.68
36830 Artery-vein nonautograft 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,068.38 $301.35 $213.68
36831 Open thrombect av fistula 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,422.88 $301.35 $284.58
36832 Av fistula revision, open 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,068.38 $301.35 $213.68
36833 Av fistula revision 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,068.38 $301.35 $213.68
36834 Repair a-v aneurysm 37.9652 $1,506.77 $1,008.38 $301.35 $201.68
36835 Artery to vein shunt 29.4757 $1,169.83 $899.92 $233.97 $179.98
36860 External cannula declotting 2.0612 $81.81 $104.34 $16.36 $20.87
36861 Cannula declotting 29.4757 $1,169.83 $839.92 $233.97 $167.98
36870 Percut thrombect av fistula 31.0004 $1,230.35 $1,284.67 $246.07 $256.93
37184 Prim art mech thrombectomy Y 31.0004 $1,230.35 $1,230.35 $246.07 $246.07
37185 Prim art m-thrombect add-on Y 17.0436 $676.43 $676.43 $135.29 $135.29
37186 Sec art m-thrombect add-on Y 17.0436 $676.43 $676.43 $135.29 $135.29
37187 Venous mech thrombectomy Y 31.0004 $1,230.35 $1,230.35 $246.07 $246.07
37188 Venous m-thrombectomy add-on Y 31.0004 $1,230.35 $1,230.35 $246.07 $246.07
37200 Transcatheter biopsy Y 6.0729 $241.02 $241.02 $48.20 $48.20
37203 Transcatheter retrieval Y 17.0436 $676.43 $676.43 $135.29 $135.29
37205 Transcath iv stent, percut Y 66.0804 $2,622.60 $2,622.60 $524.52 $524.52
37250 Iv us first vessel add-on Y 32.2182 $1,278.68 $1,278.68 $255.74 $255.74
37251 Iv us each add vessel add-on Y 32.2182 $1,278.68 $1,278.68 $255.74 $255.74
37500 Endoscopy ligate perf veins 34.6279 $1,374.32 $942.16 $274.86 $188.43
37607 Ligation of a-v fistula 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
37609 Temporal artery procedure 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
37650 Revision of major vein 24.5817 $975.60 $710.80 $195.12 $142.16
37700 Revise leg vein 34.6279 $1,374.32 $910.16 $274.86 $182.03
37718 Ligate/strip short leg vein 34.6279 $1,374.32 $942.16 $274.86 $188.43
37722 Ligate/strip long leg vein 34.6279 $1,374.32 $942.16 $274.86 $188.43
37735 Removal of leg veins/lesion 34.6279 $1,374.32 $942.16 $274.86 $188.43
37760 Ligation, leg veins, open 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
37765 Phleb veins - extrem - to 20 Y Y Y 3.5230 $139.82 $139.82 $27.96 $27.96
37766 Phleb veins - extrem 20+ Y Y Y 4.0582 $161.06 $161.06 $32.21 $32.21
37780 Revision of leg vein 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
37785 Ligate/divide/excise vein 24.5817 $975.60 $742.80 $195.12 $148.56
37790 Penile venous occlusion 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
38205 Harvest allogenic stem cells Y 11.7005 $464.37 $464.37 $92.87 $92.87
38206 Harvest auto stem cells Y 11.7005 $464.37 $464.37 $92.87 $92.87
38220 Bone marrow aspiration Y Y 2.4295 $96.42 $96.42 $19.28 $19.28
38221 Bone marrow biopsy Y Y 2.4295 $96.42 $96.42 $19.28 $19.28
38230 Bone marrow collection Y 23.2490 $922.71 $922.71 $184.54 $184.54
38241 Bone marrow/stem transplant Y 23.2490 $922.71 $922.71 $184.54 $184.54
38242 Lymphocyte infuse transplant Y Y Y 0.6143 $24.38 $24.38 $4.88 $4.88
38300 Drainage, lymph node lesion 10.9184 $433.33 $383.17 $86.67 $76.63
38305 Drainage, lymph node lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $569.65 $138.66 $113.93
38308 Incision of lymph channels 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
38500 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
38505 Needle biopsy, lymph nodes 3.8051 $151.02 $192.61 $30.20 $38.52
38510 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
38520 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
38525 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
38530 Biopsy/removal, lymph nodes 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
38542 Explore deep node(s), neck 37.1283 $1,473.55 $959.78 $294.71 $191.96
38550 Removal, neck/armpit lesion 21.3673 $848.03 $679.01 $169.61 $135.80
38555 Removal, neck/armpit lesion 21.3673 $848.03 $739.01 $169.61 $147.80
38570 Laparoscopy, lymph node biop 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
38571 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy 70.8854 $2,813.31 $2,076.15 $562.66 $415.23
38572 Laparoscopy, lymphadenectomy 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
38700 Removal of lymph nodes, neck Y 21.3673 $848.03 $848.03 $169.61 $169.61
38740 Remove armpit lymph nodes 37.1283 $1,473.55 $959.78 $294.71 $191.96
38745 Remove armpit lymph nodes 37.1283 $1,473.55 $1,051.78 $294.71 $210.36
38760 Remove groin lymph nodes 21.3673 $848.03 $647.01 $169.61 $129.40
40490 Biopsy of lip Y Y Y 1.6094 $63.87 $63.87 $12.77 $12.77
40500 Partial excision of lip 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
40510 Partial excision of lip 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
40520 Partial excision of lip 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
40525 Reconstruct lip with flap 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
40527 Reconstruct lip with flap 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
40530 Partial removal of lip 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
40650 Repair lip 7.7261 $306.63 $391.09 $61.33 $78.22
40652 Repair lip 7.7261 $306.63 $391.09 $61.33 $78.22
40654 Repair lip 7.7261 $306.63 $391.09 $61.33 $78.22
40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
40701 Repair cleft lip/nasal 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
40702 Repair cleft lip/nasal Y Y Y 6.6019 $262.02 $262.02 $52.40 $52.40
40720 Repair cleft lip/nasal 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
40761 Repair cleft lip/nasal 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
40800 Drainage of mouth lesion Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
40801 Drainage of mouth lesion 7.7261 $306.63 $376.32 $61.33 $75.26
40804 Removal, foreign body, mouth Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
40805 Removal, foreign body, mouth Y Y Y 4.1994 $166.66 $166.66 $33.33 $33.33
40806 Incision of lip fold Y Y Y 1.8622 $73.91 $73.91 $14.78 $14.78
40808 Biopsy of mouth lesion Y Y 2.3768 $94.33 $94.33 $18.87 $18.87
40810 Excision of mouth lesion Y Y Y 2.8430 $112.83 $112.83 $22.57 $22.57
40812 Excise/repair mouth lesion Y Y Y 3.6275 $143.97 $143.97 $28.79 $28.79
40814 Excise/repair mouth lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
40816 Excision of mouth lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
40818 Excise oral mucosa for graft 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
40819 Excise lip or cheek fold 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
40820 Treatment of mouth lesion Y Y Y 3.9656 $157.39 $157.39 $31.48 $31.48
40830 Repair mouth laceration Y 2.3768 $94.33 $94.33 $18.87 $18.87
40831 Repair mouth laceration 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
40840 Reconstruction of mouth 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
40842 Reconstruction of mouth 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
40843 Reconstruction of mouth 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
40844 Reconstruction of mouth 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
40845 Reconstruction of mouth 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
41000 Drainage of mouth lesion Y Y Y 2.1048 $83.53 $83.53 $16.71 $16.71
41005 Drainage of mouth lesion 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
41006 Drainage of mouth lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $626.02 $183.81 $125.20
41007 Drainage of mouth lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
41008 Drainage of mouth lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
41009 Drainage of mouth lesion 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
41010 Incision of tongue fold 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
41015 Drainage of mouth lesion 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
41016 Drainage of mouth lesion 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
41017 Drainage of mouth lesion 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
41018 Drainage of mouth lesion 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
41100 Biopsy of tongue Y Y Y 2.1907 $86.95 $86.95 $17.39 $17.39
41105 Biopsy of tongue Y Y Y 2.1418 $85.00 $85.00 $17.00 $17.00
41108 Biopsy of floor of mouth Y Y Y 1.9697 $78.17 $78.17 $15.63 $15.63
41110 Excision of tongue lesion Y Y Y 2.8336 $112.46 $112.46 $22.49 $22.49
41112 Excision of tongue lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
41113 Excision of tongue lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
41114 Excision of tongue lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
41115 Excision of tongue fold Y Y Y 3.3338 $132.31 $132.31 $26.46 $26.46
41116 Excision of mouth lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
41120 Partial removal of tongue 23.1564 $919.03 $818.02 $183.81 $163.60
41250 Repair tongue laceration 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
41251 Repair tongue laceration 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
41252 Repair tongue laceration 7.7261 $306.63 $376.32 $61.33 $75.26
41500 Fixation of tongue 23.1564 $919.03 $626.02 $183.81 $125.20
41510 Tongue to lip surgery 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
41520 Reconstruction, tongue fold 7.7261 $306.63 $376.32 $61.33 $75.26
41800 Drainage of gum lesion 1.4821 $58.82 $75.02 $11.76 $15.00
41805 Removal foreign body, gum Y Y Y 3.2618 $129.45 $129.45 $25.89 $25.89
41806 Removal foreign body,jawbone Y Y Y 4.1774 $165.79 $165.79 $33.16 $33.16
41820 Excision, gum, each quadrant Y Y 7.7261 $306.63 $306.63 $61.33 $61.33
41821 Excision of gum flap Y 7.7261 $306.63 $306.63 $61.33 $61.33
41822 Excision of gum lesion Y Y Y 3.7793 $149.99 $149.99 $30.00 $30.00
41823 Excision of gum lesion Y Y Y 5.3407 $211.96 $211.96 $42.39 $42.39
41825 Excision of gum lesion Y Y Y 2.9473 $116.97 $116.97 $23.39 $23.39
41826 Excision of gum lesion Y Y Y 3.3501 $132.96 $132.96 $26.59 $26.59
41827 Excision of gum lesion 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
41828 Excision of gum lesion Y Y Y 3.4999 $138.90 $138.90 $27.78 $27.78
41830 Removal of gum tissue Y Y Y 4.8590 $192.84 $192.84 $38.57 $38.57
41850 Treatment of gum lesion Y Y 16.4494 $652.85 $652.85 $130.57 $130.57
41870 Gum graft Y 23.1564 $919.03 $919.03 $183.81 $183.81
41872 Repair gum Y Y Y 1.6239 $64.45 $64.45 $12.89 $12.89
41874 Repair tooth socket Y Y Y 4.6763 $185.59 $185.59 $37.12 $37.12
42000 Drainage mouth roof lesion 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
42100 Biopsy roof of mouth Y Y Y 1.8757 $74.44 $74.44 $14.89 $14.89
42104 Excision lesion, mouth roof Y Y Y 2.6328 $104.49 $104.49 $20.90 $20.90
42106 Excision lesion, mouth roof Y Y Y 3.3670 $133.63 $133.63 $26.73 $26.73
42107 Excision lesion, mouth roof 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
42120 Remove palate/lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
42140 Excision of uvula 7.7261 $306.63 $376.32 $61.33 $75.26
42145 Repair palate, pharynx/uvula 23.1564 $919.03 $818.02 $183.81 $163.60
42160 Treatment mouth roof lesion Y Y Y 3.4534 $137.06 $137.06 $27.41 $27.41
42180 Repair palate 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
42182 Repair palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
42200 Reconstruct cleft palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
42205 Reconstruct cleft palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
42210 Reconstruct cleft palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
42215 Reconstruct cleft palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
42220 Reconstruct cleft palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
42226 Lengthening of palate 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
42235 Repair palate 16.4494 $652.85 $684.92 $130.57 $136.98
42260 Repair nose to lip fistula 23.1564 $919.03 $774.52 $183.81 $154.90
42280 Preparation, palate mold Y Y Y 1.8635 $73.96 $73.96 $14.79 $14.79
42281 Insertion, palate prosthesis Y 16.4494 $652.85 $652.85 $130.57 $130.57
42300 Drainage of salivary gland 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
42305 Drainage of salivary gland 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
42310 Drainage of salivary gland 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
42320 Drainage of salivary gland 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
42330 Removal of salivary stone Y Y Y 2.7864 $110.59 $110.59 $22.12 $22.12
42335 Removal of salivary stone Y Y Y 4.5522 $180.67 $180.67 $36.13 $36.13
42340 Removal of salivary stone 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
42400 Biopsy of salivary gland Y Y Y 1.5674 $62.21 $62.21 $12.44 $12.44
42405 Biopsy of salivary gland 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
42408 Excision of salivary cyst 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
42409 Drainage of salivary cyst 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
42420 Excise parotid gland/lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
42425 Excise parotid gland/lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
42440 Excise submaxillary gland 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
42450 Excise sublingual gland 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
42500 Repair salivary duct 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
42505 Repair salivary duct 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
42507 Parotid duct diversion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
42508 Parotid duct diversion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
42509 Parotid duct diversion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
42510 Parotid duct diversion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
42600 Closure of salivary fistula 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
42650 Dilation of salivary duct Y Y Y 1.0121 $40.17 $40.17 $8.03 $8.03
42660 Dilation of salivary duct Y Y Y 1.2294 $48.79 $48.79 $9.76 $9.76
42665 Ligation of salivary duct 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
42700 Drainage of tonsil abscess 2.3768 $94.33 $120.31 $18.87 $24.06
42720 Drainage of throat abscess 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
42725 Drainage of throat abscess 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
42800 Biopsy of throat Y Y Y 1.9620 $77.87 $77.87 $15.57 $15.57
42802 Biopsy of throat 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
42804 Biopsy of upper nose/throat 16.4494 $652.85 $492.92 $130.57 $98.58
42806 Biopsy of upper nose/throat 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
42808 Excise pharynx lesion 16.4494 $652.85 $549.42 $130.57 $109.88
42809 Remove pharynx foreign body Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
42810 Excision of neck cyst 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
42815 Excision of neck cyst 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
42820 Remove tonsils and adenoids 22.7757 $903.92 $706.96 $180.78 $141.39
42821 Remove tonsils and adenoids 22.7757 $903.92 $810.46 $180.78 $162.09
42825 Removal of tonsils 22.7757 $903.92 $766.96 $180.78 $153.39
42826 Removal of tonsils 22.7757 $903.92 $766.96 $180.78 $153.39
42830 Removal of adenoids 22.7757 $903.92 $766.96 $180.78 $153.39
42831 Removal of adenoids 22.7757 $903.92 $766.96 $180.78 $153.39
42835 Removal of adenoids 22.7757 $903.92 $766.96 $180.78 $153.39
42836 Removal of adenoids 22.7757 $903.92 $766.96 $180.78 $153.39
42860 Excision of tonsil tags 22.7757 $903.92 $706.96 $180.78 $141.39
42870 Excision of lingual tonsil 22.7757 $903.92 $706.96 $180.78 $141.39
42890 Partial removal of pharynx 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
42892 Revision of pharyngeal walls 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
42900 Repair throat wound 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
42950 Reconstruction of throat 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
42955 Surgical opening of throat 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
42960 Control throat bleeding 1.2021 $47.71 $60.85 $9.54 $12.17
42962 Control throat bleeding 37.7719 $1,499.09 $972.55 $299.82 $194.51
42970 Control nose/throat bleeding Y Y 1.2021 $47.71 $47.71 $9.54 $9.54
42972 Control nose/throat bleeding 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
43030 Throat muscle surgery Y 16.4494 $652.85 $652.85 $130.57 $130.57
43200 Esophagus endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43201 Esoph scope w/submucous inj 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43202 Esophagus endoscopy, biopsy 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43204 Esoph scope w/sclerosis inj 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43205 Esophagus endoscopy/ligation 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43215 Esophagus endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43216 Esophagus endoscopy/lesion 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43217 Esophagus endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43219 Esophagus endoscopy 22.6777 $900.03 $616.52 $180.01 $123.30
43220 Esoph endoscopy, dilation 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43226 Esoph endoscopy, dilation 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43227 Esoph endoscopy, repair 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43228 Esoph endoscopy, ablation 27.5493 $1,093.38 $769.69 $218.68 $153.94
43231 Esoph endoscopy w/us exam 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43232 Esoph endoscopy w/us fn bx 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43234 Upper gi endoscopy, exam 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43235 Uppr gi endoscopy, diagnosis 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43236 Uppr gi scope w/submuc inj 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43237 Endoscopic us exam, esoph 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43238 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43239 Upper gi endoscopy, biopsy 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43240 Esoph endoscope w/drain cyst 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43241 Upper gi endoscopy with tube 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43242 Uppr gi endoscopy w/us fn bx 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43243 Upper gi endoscopy inject 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43244 Upper gi endoscopy/ligation 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43245 Uppr gi scope dilate strictr 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43246 Place gastrostomy tube 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43247 Operative upper gi endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43248 Uppr gi endoscopy/guide wire 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43249 Esoph endoscopy, dilation 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43250 Upper gi endoscopy/tumor 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43251 Operative upper gi endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43255 Operative upper gi endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43256 Uppr gi endoscopy w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $705.02 $180.01 $141.00
43257 Uppr gi scope w/thrml txmnt Y 27.5493 $1,093.38 $1,093.38 $218.68 $218.68
43258 Operative upper gi endoscopy 8.3070 $329.69 $419.84 $65.94 $83.97
43259 Endoscopic ultrasound exam 8.3070 $329.69 $419.84 $65.94 $83.97
43260 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43261 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43262 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43263 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43264 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43265 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43267 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43268 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 22.6777 $900.03 $673.02 $180.01 $134.60
43269 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 22.6777 $900.03 $673.02 $180.01 $134.60
43271 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43272 Endo cholangiopancreatograph 19.8125 $786.32 $616.16 $157.26 $123.23
43450 Dilate esophagus 5.3134 $210.88 $268.96 $42.18 $53.79
43453 Dilate esophagus 5.3134 $210.88 $268.96 $42.18 $53.79
43456 Dilate esophagus 5.3134 $210.88 $268.96 $42.18 $53.79
43458 Dilate esophagus 5.3134 $210.88 $268.96 $42.18 $53.79
43600 Biopsy of stomach 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43653 Laparoscopy, gastrostomy 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
43750 Place gastrostomy tube 8.3070 $329.69 $387.84 $65.94 $77.57
43760 Change gastrostomy tube 2.3431 $92.99 $118.61 $18.60 $23.72
43761 Reposition gastrostomy tube Y 7.2859 $289.16 $289.16 $57.83 $57.83
43870 Repair stomach opening 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
43886 Revise gastric port, open Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
43887 Remove gastric port, open Y 5.0931 $202.14 $202.14 $40.43 $40.43
43888 Change gastric port, open Y 13.3433 $529.57 $529.57 $105.91 $105.91
44100 Biopsy of bowel 8.3070 $329.69 $331.34 $65.94 $66.27
44312 Revision of ileostomy 21.2645 $843.95 $588.47 $168.79 $117.69
44340 Revision of colostomy 21.2645 $843.95 $676.97 $168.79 $135.39
44360 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44361 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44363 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44364 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44365 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44366 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44369 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44370 Small bowel endoscopy/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $1,119.52 $180.01 $223.90
44372 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44373 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44376 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44377 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44378 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $409.29 $74.52 $81.86
44379 Sbowel endoscope w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $1,119.52 $180.01 $223.90
44380 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $352.79 $74.52 $70.56
44382 Small bowel endoscopy 9.3878 $372.58 $352.79 $74.52 $70.56
44383 Ileoscopy w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $1,119.52 $180.01 $223.90
44385 Endoscopy of bowel pouch 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44386 Endoscopy, bowel pouch/biop 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44388 Colonoscopy 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44389 Colonoscopy with biopsy 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44390 Colonoscopy for foreign body 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44391 Colonoscopy for bleeding 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44392 Colonoscopy polypectomy 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44393 Colonoscopy, lesion removal 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44394 Colonoscopy w/snare 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
44397 Colonoscopy w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $616.52 $180.01 $123.30
45000 Drainage of pelvic abscess 4.8970 $194.35 $247.89 $38.87 $49.58
45005 Drainage of rectal abscess 12.8778 $511.10 $478.55 $102.22 $95.71
45020 Drainage of rectal abscess 12.8778 $511.10 $478.55 $102.22 $95.71
45100 Biopsy of rectum 22.2336 $882.41 $607.70 $176.48 $121.54
45108 Removal of anorectal lesion 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
45150 Excision of rectal stricture 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
45160 Excision of rectal lesion 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
45170 Excision of rectal lesion 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
45190 Destruction, rectal tumor 22.2336 $882.41 $1,110.70 $176.48 $222.14
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy dx Y Y Y 1.5109 $59.96 $59.96 $11.99 $11.99
45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate Y Y 8.5644 $339.90 $339.90 $67.98 $67.98
45305 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/bx 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45307 Proctosigmoidoscopy fb 20.4902 $813.22 $573.11 $162.64 $114.62
45308 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45309 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45315 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45317 Proctosigmoidoscopy bleed 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45320 Proctosigmoidoscopy ablate 20.4902 $813.22 $573.11 $162.64 $114.62
45321 Proctosigmoidoscopy volvul 20.4902 $813.22 $573.11 $162.64 $114.62
45327 Proctosigmoidoscopy w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $616.52 $180.01 $123.30
45330 Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy Y Y Y 2.0624 $81.85 $81.85 $16.37 $16.37
45331 Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy 4.8005 $190.52 $243.00 $38.10 $48.60
45332 Sigmoidoscopy w/fb removal 4.8005 $190.52 $243.00 $38.10 $48.60
45333 Sigmoidoscopy polypectomy 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45334 Sigmoidoscopy for bleeding 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45335 Sigmoidoscopy w/submuc inj 4.8005 $190.52 $243.00 $38.10 $48.60
45337 Sigmoidoscopy decompress 4.8005 $190.52 $243.00 $38.10 $48.60
45338 Sigmoidoscopy w/tumr remove 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45339 Sigmoidoscopy w/ablate tumr 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45340 Sig w/balloon dilation 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45341 Sigmoidoscopy w/ultrasound 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45342 Sigmoidoscopy w/us guide bx 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
45345 Sigmoidoscopy w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $616.52 $180.01 $123.30
45355 Surgical colonoscopy 8.8143 $349.82 $341.41 $69.96 $68.28
45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45379 Colonoscopy w/fb removal 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45381 Colonoscopy, submucous inj 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45382 Colonoscopy/control bleeding 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45383 Lesion removal colonoscopy 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45384 Lesion remove colonoscopy 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45385 Lesion removal colonoscopy 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45386 Colonoscopy dilate stricture 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45387 Colonoscopy w/stent 22.6777 $900.03 $616.52 $180.01 $123.30
45391 Colonoscopy w/endoscope us 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45392 Colonoscopy w/endoscopic fnb 8.8143 $349.82 $397.91 $69.96 $79.58
45500 Repair of rectum 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
45505 Repair of rectum 29.4386 $1,168.36 $807.18 $233.67 $161.44
45520 Treatment of rectal prolapse Y Y 1.1035 $43.80 $43.80 $8.76 $8.76
45560 Repair of rectocele 29.4386 $1,168.36 $807.18 $233.67 $161.44
45900 Reduction of rectal prolapse 4.8970 $194.35 $247.89 $38.87 $49.58
45905 Dilation of anal sphincter 22.2336 $882.41 $607.70 $176.48 $121.54
45910 Dilation of rectal narrowing 22.2336 $882.41 $607.70 $176.48 $121.54
45915 Remove rectal obstruction 4.8970 $194.35 $247.89 $38.87 $49.58
45990 Surg dx exam, anorectal 4.8970 $194.35 $247.89 $38.87 $49.58
46020 Placement of seton 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46030 Removal of rectal marker 4.8970 $194.35 $247.89 $38.87 $49.58
46040 Incision of rectal abscess 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46045 Incision of rectal abscess 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46050 Incision of anal abscess 4.8970 $194.35 $247.89 $38.87 $49.58
46060 Incision of rectal abscess 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46070 Incision of anal septum Y 12.8778 $511.10 $511.10 $102.22 $102.22
46080 Incision of anal sphincter 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46083 Incise external hemorrhoid Y Y Y 2.0708 $82.18 $82.18 $16.44 $16.44
46200 Removal of anal fissure 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46210 Removal of anal crypt 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46211 Removal of anal crypts 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46220 Removal of anal tag 22.2336 $882.41 $607.70 $176.48 $121.54
46221 Ligation of hemorrhoid(s) Y Y Y 2.7306 $108.37 $108.37 $21.67 $21.67
46230 Removal of anal tags 22.2336 $882.41 $607.70 $176.48 $121.54
46250 Hemorrhoidectomy 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46255 Hemorrhoidectomy 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46257 Remove hemorrhoids fissure 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46258 Remove hemorrhoids fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46260 Hemorrhoidectomy 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46261 Remove hemorrhoids fissure 22.2336 $882.41 $756.20 $176.48 $151.24
46262 Remove hemorrhoids fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $756.20 $176.48 $151.24
46270 Removal of anal fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46275 Removal of anal fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46280 Removal of anal fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $756.20 $176.48 $151.24
46285 Removal of anal fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $607.70 $176.48 $121.54
46288 Repair anal fistula 22.2336 $882.41 $756.20 $176.48 $151.24
46320 Removal of hemorrhoid clot Y Y Y 1.9331 $76.72 $76.72 $15.34 $15.34
46500 Injection into hemorrhoid(s) Y Y Y 2.4529 $97.35 $97.35 $19.47 $19.47
46505 Chemodenervation anal musc Y 4.8970 $194.35 $194.35 $38.87 $38.87
46600 Diagnostic anoscopy Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
46604 Anoscopy and dilation Y Y 8.5644 $339.90 $339.90 $67.98 $67.98
46606 Anoscopy and biopsy Y Y Y 3.3278 $132.07 $132.07 $26.41 $26.41
46608 Anoscopy, remove for body 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
46610 Anoscopy, remove lesion 20.4902 $813.22 $573.11 $162.64 $114.62
46611 Anoscopy 8.5644 $339.90 $336.45 $67.98 $67.29
46612 Anoscopy, remove lesions 20.4902 $813.22 $573.11 $162.64 $114.62
46614 Anoscopy, control bleeding Y Y Y 2.1904 $86.93 $86.93 $17.39 $17.39
46615 Anoscopy 20.4902 $813.22 $629.61 $162.64 $125.92
46700 Repair of anal stricture 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46706 Repr of anal fistula w/glue 29.4386 $1,168.36 $750.68 $233.67 $150.14
46750 Repair of anal sphincter 37.2425 $1,478.08 $994.04 $295.62 $198.81
46753 Reconstruction of anus 22.2336 $882.41 $696.20 $176.48 $139.24
46754 Removal of suture from anus 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46760 Repair of anal sphincter 37.2425 $1,478.08 $962.04 $295.62 $192.41
46761 Repair of anal sphincter 37.2425 $1,478.08 $994.04 $295.62 $198.81
46762 Implant artificial sphincter 37.2425 $1,478.08 $1,236.54 $295.62 $247.31
46900 Destruction, anal lesion(s) Y Y 2.6253 $104.19 $104.19 $20.84 $20.84
46910 Destruction, anal lesion(s) Y Y Y 2.9131 $115.62 $115.62 $23.12 $23.12
46916 Cryosurgery, anal lesion(s) Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
46917 Laser surgery, anal lesions 20.5802 $816.79 $574.89 $163.36 $114.98
46922 Excision of anal lesion(s) 20.5802 $816.79 $574.89 $163.36 $114.98
46924 Destruction, anal lesion(s) 20.5802 $816.79 $574.89 $163.36 $114.98
46934 Destruction of hemorrhoids Y Y Y 4.4793 $177.78 $177.78 $35.56 $35.56
46935 Destruction of hemorrhoids Y Y Y 3.0462 $120.90 $120.90 $24.18 $24.18
46936 Destruction of hemorrhoids Y Y Y 4.7722 $189.40 $189.40 $37.88 $37.88
46937 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion 22.2336 $882.41 $664.20 $176.48 $132.84
46938 Cryotherapy of rectal lesion 29.4386 $1,168.36 $807.18 $233.67 $161.44
46940 Treatment of anal fissure Y Y Y 2.0705 $82.17 $82.17 $16.43 $16.43
46942 Treatment of anal fissure Y Y Y 1.9967 $79.25 $79.25 $15.85 $15.85
46945 Ligation of hemorrhoids Y Y Y 3.4793 $138.09 $138.09 $27.62 $27.62
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids Y Y Y 3.6051 $143.08 $143.08 $28.62 $28.62
46947 Hemorrhoidopexy by stapling 29.4386 $1,168.36 $839.18 $233.67 $167.84
47000 Needle biopsy of liver 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
47382 Percut ablate liver rf Y 39.0235 $1,548.77 $1,548.77 $309.75 $309.75
47510 Insert catheter, bile duct 19.4515 $771.99 $609.00 $154.40 $121.80
47511 Insert bile duct drain 19.4515 $771.99 $984.63 $154.40 $196.93
47525 Change bile duct catheter 11.5220 $457.29 $395.14 $91.46 $79.03
47530 Revise/reinsert bile tube 11.5220 $457.29 $395.14 $91.46 $79.03
47552 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 19.4515 $771.99 $609.00 $154.40 $121.80
47553 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 19.4515 $771.99 $641.00 $154.40 $128.20
47554 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 19.4515 $771.99 $641.00 $154.40 $128.20
47555 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 19.4515 $771.99 $641.00 $154.40 $128.20
47556 Biliary endoscopy thru skin 19.4515 $771.99 $984.63 $154.40 $196.93
47560 Laparoscopy w/cholangio 31.9353 $1,267.45 $888.73 $253.49 $177.75
47561 Laparo w/cholangio/biopsy 31.9353 $1,267.45 $888.73 $253.49 $177.75
47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Y 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,726.92 $345.38 $345.38
47563 Laparo cholecystectomy/graph Y 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,726.92 $345.38 $345.38
47630 Remove bile duct stone 19.4515 $771.99 $641.00 $154.40 $128.20
48102 Needle biopsy, pancreas 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
49080 Puncture, peritoneal cavity 3.6425 $144.56 $184.38 $28.91 $36.88
49081 Removal of abdominal fluid 3.6425 $144.56 $184.38 $28.91 $36.88
49085 Remove abdomen foreign body 22.1758 $880.12 $663.06 $176.02 $132.61
49180 Biopsy, abdominal mass 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
49250 Excision of umbilicus 22.1758 $880.12 $755.06 $176.02 $151.01
49320 Diag laparo separate proc 31.9353 $1,267.45 $888.73 $253.49 $177.75
49321 Laparoscopy, biopsy 31.9353 $1,267.45 $948.73 $253.49 $189.75
49322 Laparoscopy, aspiration 31.9353 $1,267.45 $948.73 $253.49 $189.75
49419 Insrt abdom cath for chemotx 29.4757 $1,169.83 $751.42 $233.97 $150.28
49420 Insert abdom drain, temp 29.2259 $1,159.92 $746.46 $231.98 $149.29
49421 Insert abdom drain, perm 29.2259 $1,159.92 $746.46 $231.98 $149.29
49422 Remove perm cannula/catheter 23.4666 $931.34 $632.17 $186.27 $126.43
49423 Exchange drainage catheter Y 11.5220 $457.29 $457.29 $91.46 $91.46
49426 Revise abdomen-venous shunt 22.1758 $880.12 $663.06 $176.02 $132.61
49429 Removal of shunt Y 23.4666 $931.34 $931.34 $186.27 $186.27
49495 Rpr ing hernia baby, reduc 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49496 Rpr ing hernia baby, blocked 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49500 Rpr ing hernia, init, reduce 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49501 Rpr ing hernia, init blocked 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49505 Prp i/hern init reduc >5 yr 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49507 Prp i/hern init block >5 yr 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49520 Rerepair ing hernia, reduce 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,075.94 $231.37 $215.19
49521 Rerepair ing hernia, blocked 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49525 Repair ing hernia, sliding 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49540 Repair lumbar hernia 29.1491 $1,156.87 $801.44 $231.37 $160.29
49550 Rpr rem hernia, init, reduce 29.1491 $1,156.87 $936.94 $231.37 $187.39
49553 Rpr fem hernia, init blocked 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49555 Rerepair fem hernia, reduce 29.1491 $1,156.87 $936.94 $231.37 $187.39
49557 Rerepair fem hernia, blocked 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49560 Rpr ventral hern init, reduc 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49561 Rpr ventral hern init, block 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49565 Rerepair ventrl hern, reduce 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49566 Rerepair ventrl hern, block 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49568 Hernia repair w/mesh 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,075.94 $231.37 $215.19
49570 Rpr epigastric hern, reduce 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49572 Rpr epigastric hern, blocked 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49580 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49582 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49585 Rpr umbil hern, reduc 5 yr 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49587 Rpr umbil hern, block 5 yr 29.1491 $1,156.87 $1,247.94 $231.37 $249.59
49590 Repair spigelian hernia 29.1491 $1,156.87 $833.44 $231.37 $166.69
49600 Repair umbilical lesion 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
49650 Laparo hernia repair initial 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,178.46 $345.38 $235.69
49651 Laparo hernia repair recur 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,360.96 $345.38 $272.19
50200 Biopsy of kidney 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
50382 Change ureter stent, percut Y 19.2766 $765.05 $765.05 $153.01 $153.01
50384 Remove ureter stent, percut Y 19.2766 $765.05 $765.05 $153.01 $153.01
50387 Change ext/int ureter stent Y 7.2859 $289.16 $289.16 $57.83 $57.83
50389 Remove renal tube w/fluoro Y 3.5688 $141.64 $141.64 $28.33 $28.33
50390 Drainage of kidney lesion 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
50391 Instll rx agnt into rnal tub Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
50392 Insert kidney drain 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50393 Insert ureteral tube 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50395 Create passage to kidney 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50396 Measure kidney pressure 2.1159 $83.98 $107.11 $16.80 $21.42
50398 Change kidney tube 7.2859 $289.16 $311.08 $57.83 $62.22
50551 Kidney endoscopy 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
50553 Kidney endoscopy 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50555 Kidney endoscopy biopsy 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
50557 Kidney endoscopy treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $639.90 $189.36 $127.98
50561 Kidney endoscopy treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50562 Renal scope w/tumor resect Y 6.7325 $267.20 $267.20 $53.44 $53.44
50570 Kidney endoscopy Y 6.7325 $267.20 $267.20 $53.44 $53.44
50572 Kidney endoscopy Y 6.7325 $267.20 $267.20 $53.44 $53.44
50574 Kidney endoscopy biopsy Y 6.7325 $267.20 $267.20 $53.44 $53.44
50575 Kidney endoscopy Y 35.1024 $1,393.15 $1,393.15 $278.63 $278.63
50576 Kidney endoscopy treatment Y 19.2766 $765.05 $765.05 $153.01 $153.01
50590 Fragmenting of kidney stone Y 44.1144 $1,750.82 $1,750.82 $350.16 $350.16
50592 Perc rf ablate renal tumor Y 39.0235 $1,548.77 $1,548.77 $309.75 $309.75
50686 Measure ureter pressure Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
50688 Change of ureter tube/stent 7.2859 $289.16 $311.08 $57.83 $62.22
50947 Laparo new ureter/bladder 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
50948 Laparo new ureter/bladder 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
50951 Endoscopy of ureter 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
50953 Endoscopy of ureter 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
50955 Ureter endoscopy biopsy 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50957 Ureter endoscopy treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50961 Ureter endoscopy treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50970 Ureter endoscopy 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
50972 Ureter endoscopy catheter 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
50974 Ureter endoscopy biopsy 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50976 Ureter endoscopy treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
50980 Ureter endoscopy treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $549.03 $153.01 $109.81
51000 Drainage of bladder Y Y Y 1.2446 $49.40 $49.40 $9.88 $9.88
51005 Drainage of bladder Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
51010 Drainage of bladder 18.2333 $723.64 $528.32 $144.73 $105.66
51020 Incise treat bladder 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
51030 Incise treat bladder 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
51040 Incise drain bladder 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
51045 Incise bladder/drain ureter 6.7325 $267.20 $340.80 $53.44 $68.16
51050 Removal of bladder stone 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
51065 Remove ureter calculus 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
51080 Drainage of bladder abscess 17.4686 $693.30 $513.15 $138.66 $102.63
51500 Removal of bladder cyst 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
51520 Removal of bladder lesion 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
51700 Irrigation of bladder Y Y Y 1.3433 $53.31 $53.31 $10.66 $10.66
51701 Insert bladder catheter Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
51702 Insert temp bladder cath Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
51703 Insert bladder cath, complex Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
51705 Change of bladder tube Y Y Y 1.8609 $73.85 $73.85 $14.77 $14.77
51710 Change of bladder tube 7.2859 $289.16 $311.08 $57.83 $62.22
51715 Endoscopic injection/implant 28.5971 $1,134.96 $822.48 $226.99 $164.50
51720 Treatment of bladder lesion Y Y Y 1.4579 $57.86 $57.86 $11.57 $11.57
51725 Simple cystometrogram Y Y 2.1159 $83.98 $83.98 $16.80 $16.80
51726 Complex cystometrogram 3.5688 $141.64 $180.65 $28.33 $36.13
51736 Urine flow measurement Y Y Y 0.6370 $25.28 $25.28 $5.06 $5.06
51741 Electro-uroflowmetry, first Y Y Y 0.8854 $35.14 $35.14 $7.03 $7.03
51772 Urethra pressure profile 2.1159 $83.98 $107.11 $16.80 $21.42
51784 Anal/urinary muscle study Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
51785 Anal/urinary muscle study 1.0844 $43.04 $54.89 $8.61 $10.98
51792 Urinary reflex study Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
51795 Urine voiding pressure study Y Y 2.1159 $83.98 $83.98 $16.80 $16.80
51797 Intraabdominal pressure test Y Y 2.1159 $83.98 $83.98 $16.80 $16.80
51798 Us urine capacity measure Y Y Y 0.4057 $16.10 $16.10 $3.22 $3.22
51880 Repair of bladder opening 23.8562 $946.81 $639.90 $189.36 $127.98
51992 Laparo sling operation 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,221.96 $345.38 $244.39
52000 Cystoscopy 6.7325 $267.20 $300.10 $53.44 $60.02
52001 Cystoscopy, removal of clots 6.7325 $267.20 $340.80 $53.44 $68.16
52005 Cystoscopy ureter catheter 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52007 Cystoscopy and biopsy 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52010 Cystoscopy duct catheter 6.7325 $267.20 $340.80 $53.44 $68.16
52204 Cystoscopy 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52214 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52224 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52234 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52235 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52240 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52250 Cystoscopy and radiotracer 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
52260 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52265 Cystoscopy and treatment Y Y 6.7325 $267.20 $267.20 $53.44 $53.44
52270 Cystoscopy revise urethra 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52275 Cystoscopy revise urethra 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52276 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $637.53 $153.01 $127.51
52277 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52281 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52282 Cystoscopy, implant stent 35.1024 $1,393.15 $1,366.07 $278.63 $273.21
52283 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52285 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52290 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52300 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52301 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $637.53 $153.01 $127.51
52305 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52310 Cystoscopy and treatment 6.7325 $267.20 $340.80 $53.44 $68.16
52315 Cystoscopy and treatment 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
52317 Remove bladder stone 23.8562 $946.81 $639.90 $189.36 $127.98
52318 Remove bladder stone 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52320 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $831.90 $189.36 $166.38
52325 Cystoscopy, stone removal 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
52327 Cystoscopy, inject material 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52330 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52332 Cystoscopy and treatment 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52334 Create passage to kidney 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52341 Cysto w/ureter stricture tx 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52342 Cysto w/up stricture tx 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52343 Cysto w/renal stricture tx 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52344 Cysto/uretero, stricture tx 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52345 Cysto/uretero w/up stricture 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52346 Cystouretero w/renal strict 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52351 Cystouretero or pyeloscope 19.2766 $765.05 $637.53 $153.01 $127.51
52352 Cystouretero w/stone remove 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
52353 Cystouretero w/lithotripsy 35.1024 $1,393.15 $1,011.57 $278.63 $202.31
52354 Cystouretero w/biopsy 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
52355 Cystouretero w/excise tumor 23.8562 $946.81 $788.40 $189.36 $157.68
52400 Cystouretero w/congen repr 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52402 Cystourethro cut ejacul duct 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52450 Incision of prostate 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52500 Revision of bladder neck 23.8562 $946.81 $728.40 $189.36 $145.68
52510 Dilation prostatic urethra 19.2766 $765.05 $637.53 $153.01 $127.51
52601 Prostatectomy (turp) 35.1024 $1,393.15 $1,011.57 $278.63 $202.31
52606 Control postop bleeding 23.8562 $946.81 $639.90 $189.36 $127.98
52612 Prostatectomy, first stage 35.1024 $1,393.15 $919.57 $278.63 $183.91
52614 Prostatectomy, second stage 35.1024 $1,393.15 $863.07 $278.63 $172.61
52620 Remove residual prostate 35.1024 $1,393.15 $863.07 $278.63 $172.61
52630 Remove prostate regrowth 35.1024 $1,393.15 $919.57 $278.63 $183.91
52640 Relieve bladder contracture 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
52647 Laser surgery of prostate 42.9327 $1,703.92 $1,521.46 $340.78 $304.29
52648 Laser surgery of prostate 42.9327 $1,703.92 $1,521.46 $340.78 $304.29
52700 Drainage of prostate abscess 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
53000 Incision of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $533.89 $146.96 $106.78
53010 Incision of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $533.89 $146.96 $106.78
53020 Incision of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $533.89 $146.96 $106.78
53025 Incision of urethra Y Y Y 0.3551 $14.09 $14.09 $2.82 $2.82
53040 Drainage of urethra abscess 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53060 Drainage of urethra abscess Y Y Y 1.7500 $69.45 $69.45 $13.89 $13.89
53080 Drainage of urinary leakage 18.5138 $734.78 $622.39 $146.96 $124.48
53085 Drainage of urinary leakage Y 18.5138 $734.78 $734.78 $146.96 $146.96
53200 Biopsy of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $533.89 $146.96 $106.78
53210 Removal of urethra 28.5971 $1,134.96 $925.98 $226.99 $185.20
53215 Removal of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $725.89 $146.96 $145.18
53220 Treatment of urethra lesion 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53230 Removal of urethra lesion 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53235 Removal of urethra lesion 18.5138 $734.78 $622.39 $146.96 $124.48
53240 Surgery for urethra pouch 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53250 Removal of urethra gland 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53260 Treatment of urethra lesion 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53265 Treatment of urethra lesion 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53270 Removal of urethra gland 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53275 Repair of urethra defect 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53400 Revise urethra, stage 1 28.5971 $1,134.96 $822.48 $226.99 $164.50
53405 Revise urethra, stage 2 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53410 Reconstruction of urethra 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53420 Reconstruct urethra, stage 1 28.5971 $1,134.96 $822.48 $226.99 $164.50
53425 Reconstruct urethra, stage 2 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53430 Reconstruction of urethra 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53431 Reconstruct urethra/bladder 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53440 Male sling procedure 79.3730 $3,150.16 $1,798.08 $630.03 $359.62
53442 Remove/revise male sling 28.5971 $1,134.96 $733.98 $226.99 $146.80
53444 Insert tandem cuff 79.3730 $3,150.16 $1,798.08 $630.03 $359.62
53445 Insert uro/ves nck sphincter 135.7295 $5,386.84 $2,859.92 $1,077.37 $571.98
53446 Remove uro sphincter 28.5971 $1,134.96 $733.98 $226.99 $146.80
53447 Remove/replace ur sphincter 135.7295 $5,386.84 $2,859.92 $1,077.37 $571.98
53449 Repair uro sphincter 28.5971 $1,134.96 $733.98 $226.99 $146.80
53450 Revision of urethra 28.5971 $1,134.96 $733.98 $226.99 $146.80
53460 Revision of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $533.89 $146.96 $106.78
53502 Repair of urethra injury 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53505 Repair of urethra injury 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53510 Repair of urethra injury 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
53515 Repair of urethra injury 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53520 Repair of urethra defect 28.5971 $1,134.96 $790.48 $226.99 $158.10
53600 Dilate urethra stricture Y Y Y 0.9900 $39.29 $39.29 $7.86 $7.86
53601 Dilate urethra stricture Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
53605 Dilate urethra stricture 19.2766 $765.05 $605.53 $153.01 $121.11
53620 Dilate urethra stricture Y Y Y 1.6003 $63.51 $63.51 $12.70 $12.70
53621 Dilate urethra stricture Y Y Y 1.6839 $66.83 $66.83 $13.37 $13.37
53660 Dilation of urethra Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
53661 Dilation of urethra Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
53665 Dilation of urethra 18.5138 $734.78 $533.89 $146.96 $106.78
53850 Prostatic microwave thermotx Y Y 42.3176 $1,679.50 $1,679.50 $335.90 $335.90
53852 Prostatic rf thermotx Y Y 42.3176 $1,679.50 $1,679.50 $335.90 $335.90
53853 Prostatic water thermother Y Y 23.8562 $946.81 $946.81 $189.36 $189.36
54000 Slitting of prepuce 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
54001 Slitting of prepuce 18.5138 $734.78 $590.39 $146.96 $118.08
54015 Drain penis lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $661.65 $138.66 $132.33
54050 Destruction, penis lesion(s) Y Y 1.0876 $43.16 $43.16 $8.63 $8.63
54055 Destruction, penis lesion(s) Y Y Y 1.5372 $61.01 $61.01 $12.20 $12.20
54056 Cryosurgery, penis lesion(s) Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
54057 Laser surg, penis lesion(s) 17.7392 $704.03 $518.52 $140.81 $103.70
54060 Excision of penis lesion(s) 17.7392 $704.03 $518.52 $140.81 $103.70
54065 Destruction, penis lesion(s) 20.5802 $816.79 $574.89 $163.36 $114.98
54100 Biopsy of penis 14.9563 $593.59 $463.29 $118.72 $92.66
54105 Biopsy of penis 19.9760 $792.81 $562.90 $158.56 $112.58
54110 Treatment of penis lesion 32.9991 $1,309.67 $877.84 $261.93 $175.57
54111 Treat penis lesion, graft 32.9991 $1,309.67 $877.84 $261.93 $175.57
54112 Treat penis lesion, graft 32.9991 $1,309.67 $877.84 $261.93 $175.57
54115 Treatment of penis lesion 17.4686 $693.30 $513.15 $138.66 $102.63
54120 Partial removal of penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $877.84 $261.93 $175.57
54150 Circumcision 20.7418 $823.20 $578.10 $164.64 $115.62
54152 Circumcision 20.7418 $823.20 $578.10 $164.64 $115.62
54160 Circumcision 20.7418 $823.20 $634.60 $164.64 $126.92
54161 Circumcision 20.7418 $823.20 $634.60 $164.64 $126.92
54162 Lysis penil circumic lesion 20.7418 $823.20 $634.60 $164.64 $126.92
54163 Repair of circumcision 20.7418 $823.20 $634.60 $164.64 $126.92
54164 Frenulotomy of penis 20.7418 $823.20 $634.60 $164.64 $126.92
54200 Treatment of penis lesion Y Y Y 1.6501 $65.49 $65.49 $13.10 $13.10
54205 Treatment of penis lesion 32.9991 $1,309.67 $969.84 $261.93 $193.97
54220 Treatment of penis lesion 2.1159 $83.98 $107.11 $16.80 $21.42
54231 Dynamic cavernosometry Y Y Y 1.3889 $55.12 $55.12 $11.02 $11.02
54235 Penile injection Y Y Y 1.0170 $40.36 $40.36 $8.07 $8.07
54240 Penis study Y Y Y 1.0844 $43.04 $43.04 $8.61 $8.61
54250 Penis study Y Y Y 0.9079 $36.03 $36.03 $7.21 $7.21
54300 Revision of penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54304 Revision of penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54308 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54312 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54316 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54318 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54322 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54324 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54326 Reconstruction of urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54328 Revise penis/urethra 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54340 Secondary urethral surgery 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54344 Secondary urethral surgery 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54348 Secondary urethral surgery 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54352 Reconstruct urethra/penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54360 Penis plastic surgery 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54380 Repair penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54385 Repair penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54400 Insert semi-rigid prosthesis 79.3730 $3,150.16 $1,830.08 $630.03 $366.02
54401 Insert self-contd prosthesis 135.7295 $5,386.84 $2,948.42 $1,077.37 $589.68
54405 Insert multi-comp penis pros 135.7295 $5,386.84 $2,948.42 $1,077.37 $589.68
54406 Remove muti-comp penis pros 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54408 Repair multi-comp penis pros 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54410 Remove/replace penis prosth 135.7295 $5,386.84 $2,948.42 $1,077.37 $589.68
54415 Remove self-contd penis pros 32.9991 $1,309.67 $909.84 $261.93 $181.97
54416 Remv/repl penis contain pros 135.7295 $5,386.84 $2,948.42 $1,077.37 $589.68
54420 Revision of penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $969.84 $261.93 $193.97
54435 Revision of penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $969.84 $261.93 $193.97
54440 Repair of penis 32.9991 $1,309.67 $969.84 $261.93 $193.97
54450 Preputial stretching 3.5688 $141.64 $180.65 $28.33 $36.13
54500 Biopsy of testis 10.2616 $407.26 $370.13 $81.45 $74.03
54505 Biopsy of testis 23.7072 $940.89 $636.95 $188.18 $127.39
54512 Excise lesion testis 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
54520 Removal of testis 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54522 Orchiectomy, partial 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54530 Removal of testis 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
54550 Exploration for testis 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
54560 Exploration for testis Y 23.7072 $940.89 $940.89 $188.18 $188.18
54600 Reduce testis torsion 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
54620 Suspension of testis 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54640 Suspension of testis 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
54660 Revision of testis 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
54670 Repair testis injury 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54680 Relocation of testis(es) 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54690 Laparoscopy, orchiectomy 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
54700 Drainage of scrotum 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
54800 Biopsy of epididymis 2.0863 $82.80 $105.61 $16.56 $21.12
54820 Exploration of epididymis 23.7072 $940.89 $636.95 $188.18 $127.39
54830 Remove epididymis lesion 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54840 Remove epididymis lesion 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
54860 Removal of epididymis 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
54861 Removal of epididymis 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
54900 Fusion of spermatic ducts 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
54901 Fusion of spermatic ducts 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
55000 Drainage of hydrocele Y Y Y 1.6905 $67.09 $67.09 $13.42 $13.42
55040 Removal of hydrocele 29.1491 $1,156.87 $833.44 $231.37 $166.69
55041 Removal of hydroceles 29.1491 $1,156.87 $936.94 $231.37 $187.39
55060 Repair of hydrocele 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
55100 Drainage of scrotum abscess 10.9184 $433.33 $383.17 $86.67 $76.63
55110 Explore scrotum 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
55120 Removal of scrotum lesion 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
55150 Removal of scrotum 23.7072 $940.89 $636.95 $188.18 $127.39
55175 Revision of scrotum 23.7072 $940.89 $636.95 $188.18 $127.39
55180 Revision of scrotum 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
55200 Incision of sperm duct 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
55250 Removal of sperm duct(s) 23.7072 $940.89 $693.45 $188.18 $138.69
55400 Repair of sperm duct 23.7072 $940.89 $636.95 $188.18 $127.39
55450 Ligation of sperm duct Y Y Y 5.6047 $222.44 $222.44 $44.49 $44.49
55500 Removal of hydrocele 23.7072 $940.89 $725.45 $188.18 $145.09
55520 Removal of sperm cord lesion 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
55530 Revise spermatic cord veins 23.7072 $940.89 $785.45 $188.18 $157.09
55535 Revise spermatic cord veins 29.1491 $1,156.87 $893.44 $231.37 $178.69
55540 Revise hernia sperm veins 29.1491 $1,156.87 $936.94 $231.37 $187.39
55550 Laparo ligate spermatic vein 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
55559 Laparo proc, spermatic cord Y 31.9353 $1,267.45 $1,267.45 $253.49 $253.49
55600 Incise sperm duct pouch Y Y Y 3.5462 $140.74 $140.74 $28.15 $28.15
55680 Remove sperm pouch lesion 23.7072 $940.89 $636.95 $188.18 $127.39
55700 Biopsy of prostate 5.9892 $237.70 $303.17 $47.54 $60.63
55705 Biopsy of prostate 5.9892 $237.70 $303.17 $47.54 $60.63
55720 Drainage of prostate abscess 23.8562 $946.81 $639.90 $189.36 $127.98
55725 Drainage of prostate abscess 23.8562 $946.81 $696.40 $189.36 $139.28
55859 Percut/needle insert, pros 35.1024 $1,393.15 $1,366.07 $278.63 $273.21
55860 Surgical exposure, prostate Y 18.2333 $723.64 $723.64 $144.73 $144.73
55870 Electroejaculation Y Y Y 1.7213 $68.32 $68.32 $13.66 $13.66
55873 Cryoablate prostate 107.8298 $4,279.56 $2,809.28 $855.91 $561.86
56405 I D of vulva/perineum Y Y Y 1.0685 $42.41 $42.41 $8.48 $8.48
56420 Drainage of gland abscess Y Y 1.4050 $55.76 $55.76 $11.15 $11.15
56440 Surgery for vulva lesion 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
56441 Lysis of labial lesion(s) 14.7958 $587.22 $460.11 $117.44 $92.02
56501 Destroy, vulva lesions, sim Y Y Y 1.4690 $58.30 $58.30 $11.66 $11.66
56515 Destroy vulva lesion/s compl 20.5802 $816.79 $663.39 $163.36 $132.68
56605 Biopsy of vulva/perineum Y Y Y 0.8450 $33.54 $33.54 $6.71 $6.71
56606 Biopsy of vulva/perineum Y Y Y 0.3647 $14.47 $14.47 $2.89 $2.89
56620 Partial removal of vulva 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
56625 Complete removal of vulva 28.7410 $1,140.68 $1,067.84 $228.14 $213.57
56700 Partial removal of hymen 20.5113 $814.05 $573.53 $162.81 $114.71
56720 Incision of hymen 14.7958 $587.22 $460.11 $117.44 $92.02
56740 Remove vagina gland lesion 20.5113 $814.05 $662.03 $162.81 $132.41
56800 Repair of vagina 20.5113 $814.05 $662.03 $162.81 $132.41
56810 Repair of perineum 20.5113 $814.05 $765.53 $162.81 $153.11
56820 Exam of vulva w/scope Y Y Y 1.0682 $42.39 $42.39 $8.48 $8.48
56821 Exam/biopsy of vulva w/scope Y Y Y 1.4089 $55.92 $55.92 $11.18 $11.18
57000 Exploration of vagina 14.7958 $587.22 $460.11 $117.44 $92.02
57010 Drainage of pelvic abscess 14.7958 $587.22 $516.61 $117.44 $103.32
57020 Drainage of pelvic fluid 6.9265 $274.90 $350.61 $54.98 $70.12
57022 I d vaginal hematoma, pp Y 10.9184 $433.33 $433.33 $86.67 $86.67
57023 I d vag hematoma, non-ob 17.4686 $693.30 $513.15 $138.66 $102.63
57061 Destroy vag lesions, simple Y Y Y 1.3555 $53.80 $53.80 $10.76 $10.76
57065 Destroy vag lesions, complex 20.5113 $814.05 $573.53 $162.81 $114.71
57100 Biopsy of vagina Y Y Y 0.8573 $34.02 $34.02 $6.80 $6.80
57105 Biopsy of vagina 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57130 Remove vagina lesion 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57135 Remove vagina lesion 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57150 Treat vagina infection Y Y 0.1501 $5.96 $5.96 $1.19 $1.19
57155 Insert uteri tandems/ovoids 6.9265 $274.90 $350.61 $54.98 $70.12
57160 Insert pessary/other device Y Y Y 0.8815 $34.98 $34.98 $7.00 $7.00
57170 Fitting of diaphragm/cap Y Y 0.1501 $5.96 $5.96 $1.19 $1.19
57180 Treat vaginal bleeding 2.9902 $118.68 $151.36 $23.74 $30.27
57200 Repair of vagina 20.5113 $814.05 $573.53 $162.81 $114.71
57210 Repair vagina/perineum 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57220 Revision of urethra 42.8756 $1,701.65 $1,105.83 $340.33 $221.17
57230 Repair of urethral lesion 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
57240 Repair bladder vagina 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
57250 Repair rectum vagina 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
57260 Repair of vagina 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
57265 Extensive repair of vagina 42.8756 $1,701.65 $1,348.33 $340.33 $269.67
57268 Repair of bowel bulge 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
57287 Revise/remove sling repair Y 28.7410 $1,140.68 $1,140.68 $228.14 $228.14
57288 Repair bladder defect 42.8756 $1,701.65 $1,209.33 $340.33 $241.87
57289 Repair bladder vagina 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
57291 Construction of vagina 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
57300 Repair rectum-vagina fistula 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
57320 Repair bladder-vagina lesion Y 28.7410 $1,140.68 $1,140.68 $228.14 $228.14
57400 Dilation of vagina 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57410 Pelvic examination 14.7958 $587.22 $516.61 $117.44 $103.32
57415 Remove vaginal foreign body 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57420 Exam of vagina w/scope Y Y Y 1.1018 $43.73 $43.73 $8.75 $8.75
57421 Exam/biopsy of vag w/scope Y Y Y 1.4710 $58.38 $58.38 $11.68 $11.68
57452 Examination of vagina Y Y Y 1.0518 $41.75 $41.75 $8.35 $8.35
57454 Vagina examination biopsy Y Y Y 1.2983 $51.53 $51.53 $10.31 $10.31
57455 Biopsy of cervix w/scope Y Y Y 1.3775 $54.67 $54.67 $10.93 $10.93
57456 Endocerv curettage w/scope Y Y Y 1.3315 $52.85 $52.85 $10.57 $10.57
57460 Cervix excision Y Y Y 4.3623 $173.13 $173.13 $34.63 $34.63
57461 Conz of cervix w/scope, leep Y Y Y 4.6015 $182.62 $182.62 $36.52 $36.52
57500 Biopsy of cervix Y Y Y 1.9587 $77.74 $77.74 $15.55 $15.55
57505 Endocervical curettage Y Y Y 1.1880 $47.15 $47.15 $9.43 $9.43
57510 Cauterization of cervix Y Y Y 1.2257 $48.65 $48.65 $9.73 $9.73
57511 Cryocautery of cervix Y Y 1.4050 $55.76 $55.76 $11.15 $11.15
57513 Laser surgery of cervix 14.7958 $587.22 $516.61 $117.44 $103.32
57520 Conization of cervix 20.5113 $814.05 $630.03 $162.81 $126.01
57522 Conization of cervix 28.7410 $1,140.68 $793.34 $228.14 $158.67
57530 Removal of cervix 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
57550 Removal of residual cervix 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
57556 Remove cervix, repair bowel 42.8756 $1,701.65 $1,209.33 $340.33 $241.87
57700 Revision of cervix 20.5113 $814.05 $573.53 $162.81 $114.71
57720 Revision of cervix 20.5113 $814.05 $662.03 $162.81 $132.41
57800 Dilation of cervical canal Y Y Y 0.6280 $24.92 $24.92 $4.98 $4.98
57820 D c of residual cervix 17.7635 $705.00 $607.50 $141.00 $121.50
58100 Biopsy of uterus lining Y Y Y 1.0495 $41.65 $41.65 $8.33 $8.33
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on Y Y Y 0.4041 $16.04 $16.04 $3.21 $3.21
58120 Dilation and curettage 17.7635 $705.00 $575.50 $141.00 $115.10
58145 Myomectomy vag method 28.7410 $1,140.68 $928.84 $228.14 $185.77
58301 Remove intrauterine device Y Y Y 1.0140 $40.24 $40.24 $8.05 $8.05
58321 Artificial insemination Y Y Y 0.9178 $36.42 $36.42 $7.28 $7.28
58322 Artificial insemination Y Y Y 0.9612 $38.15 $38.15 $7.63 $7.63
58323 Sperm washing Y Y Y 0.2946 $11.69 $11.69 $2.34 $2.34
58345 Reopen fallopian tube Y Y Y 1.9449 $77.19 $77.19 $15.44 $15.44
58346 Insert heyman uteri capsule 14.7958 $587.22 $516.61 $117.44 $103.32
58350 Reopen fallopian tube 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
58353 Endometr ablate, thermal 28.7410 $1,140.68 $885.34 $228.14 $177.07
58356 Endometrial cryoablation Y Y 42.8756 $1,701.65 $1,701.65 $340.33 $340.33
58545 Laparoscopic myomectomy 31.9353 $1,267.45 $1,303.23 $253.49 $260.65
58546 Laparo-myomectomy, complex 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,532.96 $345.38 $306.59
58550 Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy 70.8854 $2,813.31 $2,076.15 $562.66 $415.23
58552 Laparo-vag hyst incl t/o Y 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,726.92 $345.38 $345.38
58555 Hysteroscopy, dx, sep proc 21.4199 $850.11 $591.56 $170.02 $118.31
58558 Hysteroscopy, biopsy 21.4199 $850.11 $680.06 $170.02 $136.01
58559 Hysteroscopy, lysis 21.4199 $850.11 $648.06 $170.02 $129.61
58560 Hysteroscopy, resect septum 33.3029 $1,321.73 $915.86 $264.35 $183.17
58561 Hysteroscopy, remove myoma 33.3029 $1,321.73 $915.86 $264.35 $183.17
58562 Hysteroscopy, remove fb 21.4199 $850.11 $680.06 $170.02 $136.01
58563 Hysteroscopy, ablation 33.3029 $1,321.73 $975.86 $264.35 $195.17
58565 Hysteroscopy, sterilization 42.8756 $1,701.65 $1,165.83 $340.33 $233.17
58600 Division of fallopian tube Y 28.7410 $1,140.68 $1,140.68 $228.14 $228.14
58615 Occlude fallopian tube(s) Y 20.5113 $814.05 $814.05 $162.81 $162.81
58660 Laparoscopy, lysis 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,221.96 $345.38 $244.39
58661 Laparoscopy, remove adnexa 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,221.96 $345.38 $244.39
58662 Laparoscopy, excise lesions 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,221.96 $345.38 $244.39
58670 Laparoscopy, tubal cautery 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,118.46 $345.38 $223.69
58671 Laparoscopy, tubal block 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,118.46 $345.38 $223.69
58672 Laparoscopy, fimbrioplasty 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,221.96 $345.38 $244.39
58673 Laparoscopy, salpingostomy 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,221.96 $345.38 $244.39
58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) 14.7958 $587.22 $548.61 $117.44 $109.72
58820 Drain ovary abscess, open 28.7410 $1,140.68 $825.34 $228.14 $165.07
58900 Biopsy of ovary(s) 14.7958 $587.22 $548.61 $117.44 $109.72
58970 Retrieval of oocyte 4.4108 $175.06 $223.27 $35.01 $44.65
58974 Transfer of embryo 4.4108 $175.06 $223.27 $35.01 $44.65
58976 Transfer of embryo 4.4108 $175.06 $223.27 $35.01 $44.65
59000 Amniocentesis, diagnostic Y Y 1.4026 $55.67 $55.67 $11.13 $11.13
59001 Amniocentesis, therapeutic Y Y Y 1.0624 $42.16 $42.16 $8.43 $8.43
59012 Fetal cord puncture,prenatal Y 1.4026 $55.67 $55.67 $11.13 $11.13
59015 Chorion biopsy Y Y Y 1.2728 $50.52 $50.52 $10.10 $10.10
59020 Fetal contract stress test Y Y Y 0.7961 $31.60 $31.60 $6.32 $6.32
59025 Fetal non-stress test Y Y Y 0.4581 $18.18 $18.18 $3.64 $3.64
59070 Transabdom amnioinfus w/us Y 1.4026 $55.67 $55.67 $11.13 $11.13
59072 Umbilical cord occlud w/us Y 1.4026 $55.67 $55.67 $11.13 $11.13
59076 Fetal shunt placement, w/us Y 1.4026 $55.67 $55.67 $11.13 $11.13
59100 Remove uterus lesion Y Y Y 5.2552 $208.57 $208.57 $41.71 $41.71
59150 Treat ectopic pregnancy Y 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,726.92 $345.38 $345.38
59151 Treat ectopic pregnancy Y 43.5124 $1,726.92 $1,726.92 $345.38 $345.38
59160 D c after delivery 17.7635 $705.00 $607.50 $141.00 $121.50
59200 Insert cervical dilator Y Y Y 0.9139 $36.27 $36.27 $7.25 $7.25
59300 Episiotomy or vaginal repair Y Y Y 1.8766 $74.48 $74.48 $14.90 $14.90
59320 Revision of cervix 20.5113 $814.05 $573.53 $162.81 $114.71
59412 Antepartum manipulation Y 2.8011 $111.17 $111.17 $22.23 $22.23
59812 Treatment of miscarriage 18.5251 $735.23 $726.11 $147.05 $145.22
59820 Care of miscarriage 18.5251 $735.23 $726.11 $147.05 $145.22
59821 Treatment of miscarriage 18.5251 $735.23 $726.11 $147.05 $145.22
59840 Abortion 17.2607 $685.04 $701.02 $137.01 $140.20
59841 Abortion 17.2607 $685.04 $701.02 $137.01 $140.20
59866 Abortion (mpr) Y 1.4026 $55.67 $55.67 $11.13 $11.13
59870 Evacuate mole of uterus 18.5251 $735.23 $726.11 $147.05 $145.22
59871 Remove cerclage suture 20.5113 $814.05 $765.53 $162.81 $153.11
60000 Drain thyroid/tongue cyst 7.7261 $306.63 $319.82 $61.33 $63.96
60001 Aspirate/inject thyriod cyst Y Y Y 1.4633 $58.08 $58.08 $11.62 $11.62
60100 Biopsy of thyroid Y Y Y 1.1901 $47.23 $47.23 $9.45 $9.45
60200 Remove thyroid lesion 37.1283 $1,473.55 $959.78 $294.71 $191.96
60280 Remove thyroid duct lesion 37.1283 $1,473.55 $1,051.78 $294.71 $210.36
60281 Remove thyroid duct lesion 37.1283 $1,473.55 $1,051.78 $294.71 $210.36
61000 Remove cranial cavity fluid Y Y Y 0.9167 $36.38 $36.38 $7.28 $7.28
61001 Remove cranial cavity fluid Y Y Y 0.9655 $38.32 $38.32 $7.66 $7.66
61020 Remove brain cavity fluid 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
61026 Injection into brain canal 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
61050 Remove brain canal fluid 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
61055 Injection into brain canal 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
61070 Brain canal shunt procedure 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
61215 Insert brain-fluid device 45.6712 $1,812.60 $1,161.30 $362.52 $232.26
61330 Decompress eye socket Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
61334 Explore orbit/remove object Y 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,499.09 $299.82 $299.82
61790 Treat trigeminal nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
61791 Treat trigeminal tract 5.5439 $220.03 $280.63 $44.01 $56.13
61795 Brain surgery using computer Y 5.5005 $218.30 $218.30 $43.66 $43.66
61880 Revise/remove neuroelectrode Y 17.1830 $681.96 $681.96 $136.39 $136.39
61885 Insrt/redo neurostim 1 array 175.9328 $6,982.44 $3,714.22 $1,396.49 $742.84
61886 Implant neurostim arrays 235.5774 $9,349.62 $4,929.81 $1,869.92 $985.96
61888 Revise/remove neuroreceiver 33.9521 $1,347.49 $840.25 $269.50 $168.05
62194 Replace/irrigate catheter 11.5220 $457.29 $395.14 $91.46 $79.03
62225 Replace/irrigate catheter 11.5220 $457.29 $395.14 $91.46 $79.03
62230 Replace/revise brain shunt 45.6712 $1,812.60 $1,129.30 $362.52 $225.86
62252 Csf shunt reprogram Y Y Y 1.1258 $44.68 $44.68 $8.94 $8.94
62263 Epidural lysis mult sessions 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
62264 Epidural lysis on single day 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
62268 Drain spinal cord cyst 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
62269 Needle biopsy, spinal cord 6.0729 $241.02 $287.01 $48.20 $57.40
62270 Spinal fluid tap, diagnostic 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
62272 Drain cerebro spinal fluid 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
62273 Inject epidural patch 5.5439 $220.03 $276.51 $44.01 $55.30
62280 Treat spinal cord lesion 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62281 Treat spinal cord lesion 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62282 Treat spinal canal lesion 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62287 Percutaneous diskectomy 33.3035 $1,321.75 $1,330.38 $264.35 $266.08
62292 Injection into disk lesion Y 3.0383 $120.58 $120.58 $24.12 $24.12
62294 Injection into spinal artery 3.0383 $120.58 $153.80 $24.12 $30.76
62310 Inject spine c/t 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62311 Inject spine l/s (cd) 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62318 Inject spine w/cath, c/t 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62319 Inject spine w/cath l/s (cd) 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
62350 Implant spinal canal cath 29.2931 $1,162.59 $804.29 $232.52 $160.86
62355 Remove spinal canal catheter 12.4432 $493.85 $469.92 $98.77 $93.98
62360 Insert spine infusion device 112.0147 $4,445.65 $2,445.82 $889.13 $489.16
62361 Implant spine infusion pump 183.1974 $7,270.75 $3,858.38 $1,454.15 $771.68
62362 Implant spine infusion pump 183.1974 $7,270.75 $3,858.38 $1,454.15 $771.68
62365 Remove spine infusion device 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
62367 Analyze spine infusion pump Y Y Y 0.4369 $17.34 $17.34 $3.47 $3.47
62368 Analyze spine infusion pump Y Y Y 0.5519 $21.90 $21.90 $4.38 $4.38
63600 Remove spinal cord lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
63610 Stimulation of spinal cord 17.7609 $704.90 $518.95 $140.98 $103.79
63615 Remove lesion of spinal cord Y Y Y 6.2719 $248.92 $248.92 $49.78 $49.78
63650 Implant neuroelectrodes 56.3855 $2,237.83 $1,341.92 $447.57 $268.38
63655 Implant neuroelectrodes Y 84.2373 $3,343.22 $3,343.22 $668.64 $668.64
63660 Revise/remove neuroelectrode 17.1830 $681.96 $507.48 $136.39 $101.50
63685 Insrt/redo spine n generator 178.1307 $7,069.67 $3,757.83 $1,413.93 $751.57
63688 Revise/remove neuroreceiver 33.9521 $1,347.49 $840.25 $269.50 $168.05
63744 Revision of spinal shunt 36.1603 $1,435.13 $972.57 $287.03 $194.51
63746 Removal of spinal shunt 10.9541 $434.75 $440.37 $86.95 $88.07
64400 N block inj, trigeminal Y Y Y 1.4194 $56.33 $56.33 $11.27 $11.27
64402 N block inj, facial Y Y Y 1.3219 $52.46 $52.46 $10.49 $10.49
64405 N block inj, occipital Y Y Y 1.1245 $44.63 $44.63 $8.93 $8.93
64408 N block inj, vagus Y Y Y 1.3388 $53.13 $53.13 $10.63 $10.63
64410 Nblock inj, phrenic 5.5439 $220.03 $276.51 $44.01 $55.30
64412 N block inj, spinal accessor Y Y Y 2.0074 $79.67 $79.67 $15.93 $15.93
64413 N block inj, cervical plexus Y Y Y 1.3483 $53.51 $53.51 $10.70 $10.70
64415 Nblock inj, brachial plexus 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
64416 N block cont infuse, b plex Y 2.2491 $89.26 $89.26 $17.85 $17.85
64417 Nblock inj, axillary 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
64418 N block inj, suprascapular Y Y Y 1.9395 $76.98 $76.98 $15.40 $15.40
64420 Nblock inj, intercost, sng 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
64421 Nblock inj, intercost, mlt 5.5439 $220.03 $276.51 $44.01 $55.30
64425 N block inj ilio-ing/hypogi Y Y Y 1.2794 $50.78 $50.78 $10.16 $10.16
64430 Nblock inj, pudendal 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
64435 N block inj, paracervical Y Y Y 1.9447 $77.18 $77.18 $15.44 $15.44
64445 Injection for nerve block Y Y Y 1.8559 $73.66 $73.66 $14.73 $14.73
64450 N block, other peripheral Y Y Y 1.0671 $42.35 $42.35 $8.47 $8.47
64470 Inj paravertebral c/t 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64472 Inj paravertebral c/t add-on 5.5439 $220.03 $276.51 $44.01 $55.30
64475 Inj paravertebral l/s 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64476 Inj paravertebral l/s add-on 5.5439 $220.03 $276.51 $44.01 $55.30
64479 Inj foramen epidural c/t 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64480 Inj foramen epidural add-on 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64483 Inj foramen epidural l/s 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64484 Inj foramen epidural add-on 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64505 N block, spenopalatine gangl Y Y Y 1.0101 $40.09 $40.09 $8.02 $8.02
64508 N block, carotid sinus s/p Y Y Y 2.2491 $89.26 $89.26 $17.85 $17.85
64510 Nblock, stellate ganglion 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64517 Nblock inj, hypogas plxs 2.2491 $89.26 $113.85 $17.85 $22.77
64520 Nblock, lumbar/thoracic 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64530 Nblock inj, celiac pelus 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64553 Implant neuroelectrodes 234.1628 $9,293.47 $4,813.24 $1,858.69 $962.65
64555 Implant neuroelectrodes Y Y Y 2.4298 $96.44 $96.44 $19.29 $19.29
64560 Implant neuroelectrodes Y 56.3855 $2,237.83 $2,237.83 $447.57 $447.57
64561 Implant neuroelectrodes 56.3855 $2,237.83 $1,373.92 $447.57 $274.78
64565 Implant neuroelectrodes Y Y Y 2.4267 $96.31 $96.31 $19.26 $19.26
64573 Implant neuroelectrodes 234.1628 $9,293.47 $4,813.24 $1,858.69 $962.65
64575 Implant neuroelectrodes 84.2373 $3,343.22 $1,838.11 $668.64 $367.62
64577 Implant neuroelectrodes 84.2373 $3,343.22 $1,838.11 $668.64 $367.62
64580 Implant neuroelectrodes 84.2373 $3,343.22 $1,838.11 $668.64 $367.62
64581 Implant neuroelectrodes 84.2373 $3,343.22 $1,926.61 $668.64 $385.32
64585 Revise/remove neuroelectrode 17.1830 $681.96 $507.48 $136.39 $101.50
64590 Insrt/redo perph n generator 178.1307 $7,069.67 $3,757.83 $1,413.93 $751.57
64595 Revise/remove neuroreceiver 33.9521 $1,347.49 $840.25 $269.50 $168.05
64600 Injection treatment of nerve 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
64605 Injection treatment of nerve 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
64610 Injection treatment of nerve 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
64612 Destroy nerve, face muscle Y Y Y 1.7396 $69.04 $69.04 $13.81 $13.81
64613 Destroy nerve, spine muscle Y Y Y 1.8356 $72.85 $72.85 $14.57 $14.57
64614 Destroy nerve, extrem musc Y Y Y 2.0569 $81.63 $81.63 $16.33 $16.33
64620 Injection treatment of nerve 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
64622 Destr paravertebrl nerve l/s 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
64623 Destr paravertebral n add-on 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64626 Destr paravertebrl nerve c/t 12.4432 $493.85 $413.42 $98.77 $82.68
64627 Destr paravertebral n add-on 6.3788 $253.16 $293.08 $50.63 $58.62
64630 Injection treatment of nerve 5.5439 $220.03 $280.63 $44.01 $56.13
64640 Injection treatment of nerve Y Y Y 2.8054 $111.34 $111.34 $22.27 $22.27
64650 Chemodenerv eccrine glands Y 2.2491 $89.26 $89.26 $17.85 $17.85
64653 Chemodenerv eccrine glands Y 2.2491 $89.26 $89.26 $17.85 $17.85
64680 Injection treatment of nerve 6.3788 $253.16 $322.89 $50.63 $64.58
64681 Injection treatment of nerve 12.4432 $493.85 $469.92 $98.77 $93.98
64702 Revise finger/toe nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $518.95 $140.98 $103.79
64704 Revise hand/foot nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $518.95 $140.98 $103.79
64708 Revise arm/leg nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64712 Revision of sciatic nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64713 Revision of arm nerve(s) 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64714 Revise low back nerve(s) 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64716 Revision of cranial nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
64718 Revise ulnar nerve at elbow 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64719 Revise ulnar nerve at wrist 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64721 Carpal tunnel surgery 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64722 Relieve pressure on nerve(s) 17.7609 $704.90 $518.95 $140.98 $103.79
64726 Release foot/toe nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $518.95 $140.98 $103.79
64727 Internal nerve revision 17.7609 $704.90 $518.95 $140.98 $103.79
64732 Incision of brow nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64734 Incision of cheek nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64736 Incision of chin nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64738 Incision of jaw nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64740 Incision of tongue nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64742 Incision of facial nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64744 Incise nerve, back of head 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64746 Incise diaphragm nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64761 Incision of pelvis nerve Y 17.7609 $704.90 $704.90 $140.98 $140.98
64763 Incise hip/thigh nerve Y 17.7609 $704.90 $704.90 $140.98 $140.98
64766 Incise hip/thigh nerve Y 33.3035 $1,321.75 $1,321.75 $264.35 $264.35
64771 Sever cranial nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64772 Incision of spinal nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64774 Remove skin nerve lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64776 Remove digit nerve lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
64778 Digit nerve surgery add-on 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64782 Remove limb nerve lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
64783 Limb nerve surgery add-on 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64784 Remove nerve lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
64786 Remove sciatic nerve lesion 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64787 Implant nerve end 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64788 Remove skin nerve lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
64790 Removal of nerve lesion 17.7609 $704.90 $607.45 $140.98 $121.49
64792 Removal of nerve lesion 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64795 Biopsy of nerve 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64802 Remove sympathetic nerves 17.7609 $704.90 $575.45 $140.98 $115.09
64820 Remove sympathetic nerves Y 17.7609 $704.90 $704.90 $140.98 $140.98
64821 Remove sympathetic nerves 25.8425 $1,025.64 $827.82 $205.13 $165.56
64822 Remove sympathetic nerves Y 25.8425 $1,025.64 $1,025.64 $205.13 $205.13
64823 Remove sympathetic nerves Y 25.8425 $1,025.64 $1,025.64 $205.13 $205.13
64831 Repair of digit nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $975.88 $264.35 $195.18
64832 Repair nerve add-on 33.3035 $1,321.75 $827.38 $264.35 $165.48
64834 Repair of hand or foot nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64835 Repair of hand or foot nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64836 Repair of hand or foot nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64837 Repair nerve add-on 33.3035 $1,321.75 $827.38 $264.35 $165.48
64840 Repair of leg nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64856 Repair/transpose nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64857 Repair arm/leg nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64858 Repair sciatic nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64859 Nerve surgery 33.3035 $1,321.75 $827.38 $264.35 $165.48
64861 Repair of arm nerves 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64862 Repair of low back nerves 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64864 Repair of facial nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64865 Repair of facial nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $975.88 $264.35 $195.18
64870 Fusion of facial/other nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $975.88 $264.35 $195.18
64872 Subsequent repair of nerve 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64874 Repair revise nerve add-on 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64885 Nerve graft, head or neck 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64886 Nerve graft, head or neck 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64890 Nerve graft, hand or foot 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64891 Nerve graft, hand or foot 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64892 Nerve graft, arm or leg 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64893 Nerve graft, arm or leg 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64895 Nerve graft, hand or foot 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64896 Nerve graft, hand or foot 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64897 Nerve graft, arm or leg 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64898 Nerve graft, arm or leg 33.3035 $1,321.75 $915.88 $264.35 $183.18
64901 Nerve graft add-on 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64902 Nerve graft add-on 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64905 Nerve pedicle transfer 33.3035 $1,321.75 $883.88 $264.35 $176.78
64907 Nerve pedicle transfer 33.3035 $1,321.75 $827.38 $264.35 $165.48
65091 Revise eye 35.5217 $1,409.79 $959.89 $281.96 $191.98
65093 Revise eye with implant 35.5217 $1,409.79 $959.89 $281.96 $191.98
65101 Removal of eye 35.5217 $1,409.79 $959.89 $281.96 $191.98
65103 Remove eye/insert implant 35.5217 $1,409.79 $959.89 $281.96 $191.98
65105 Remove eye/attach implant 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,019.89 $281.96 $203.98
65110 Removal of eye 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,063.39 $281.96 $212.68
65112 Remove eye/revise socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,202.39 $281.96 $240.48
65114 Remove eye/revise socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,202.39 $281.96 $240.48
65125 Revise ocular implant Y 17.0126 $675.20 $675.20 $135.04 $135.04
65130 Insert ocular implant 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
65135 Insert ocular implant 24.8502 $986.26 $716.13 $197.25 $143.23
65140 Attach ocular implant 35.5217 $1,409.79 $959.89 $281.96 $191.98
65150 Revise ocular implant 24.8502 $986.26 $716.13 $197.25 $143.23
65155 Reinsert ocular implant 35.5217 $1,409.79 $959.89 $281.96 $191.98
65175 Removal of ocular implant 17.0126 $675.20 $504.10 $135.04 $100.82
65205 Remove foreign body from eye Y Y Y 0.5328 $21.15 $21.15 $4.23 $4.23
65210 Remove foreign body from eye Y Y Y 0.6756 $26.81 $26.81 $5.36 $5.36
65220 Remove foreign body from eye Y 1.2244 $48.59 $48.59 $9.72 $9.72
65222 Remove foreign body from eye Y Y Y 0.7394 $29.35 $29.35 $5.87 $5.87
65235 Remove foreign body from eye 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
65260 Remove foreign body from eye 16.3433 $648.63 $579.32 $129.73 $115.86
65265 Remove foreign body from eye 26.9305 $1,068.82 $849.41 $213.76 $169.88
65270 Repair of eye wound 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
65272 Repair of eye wound 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
65275 Repair of eye wound 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
65280 Repair of eye wound 16.3433 $648.63 $639.32 $129.73 $127.86
65285 Repair of eye wound 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,046.89 $292.76 $209.38
65286 Repair of eye wound Y Y 5.9800 $237.33 $237.33 $47.47 $47.47
65290 Repair of eye socket wound 21.2885 $844.90 $677.45 $168.98 $135.49
65400 Removal of eye lesion 14.9969 $595.20 $464.10 $119.04 $92.82
65410 Biopsy of cornea 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
65420 Removal of eye lesion 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
65426 Removal of eye lesion 22.9479 $910.76 $813.88 $182.15 $162.78
65430 Corneal smear Y Y Y 1.0593 $42.04 $42.04 $8.41 $8.41
65435 Curette/treat cornea Y Y Y 0.8260 $32.78 $32.78 $6.56 $6.56
65436 Curette/treat cornea Y 14.9969 $595.20 $595.20 $119.04 $119.04
65450 Treatment of corneal lesion Y 2.1934 $87.05 $87.05 $17.41 $17.41
65600 Revision of cornea Y Y Y 4.1704 $165.51 $165.51 $33.10 $33.10
65710 Corneal transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,250.47 $301.19 $250.09
65730 Corneal transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,250.47 $301.19 $250.09
65750 Corneal transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,250.47 $301.19 $250.09
65755 Corneal transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,250.47 $301.19 $250.09
65770 Revise cornea with implant 50.6347 $2,009.59 $1,502.30 $401.92 $300.46
65772 Correction of astigmatism 14.9969 $595.20 $612.60 $119.04 $122.52
65775 Correction of astigmatism 14.9969 $595.20 $612.60 $119.04 $122.52
65780 Ocular reconst, transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,111.47 $301.19 $222.29
65781 Ocular reconst, transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,111.47 $301.19 $222.29
65782 Ocular reconst, transplant 37.9446 $1,505.95 $1,111.47 $301.19 $222.29
65800 Drainage of eye 14.9969 $595.20 $464.10 $119.04 $92.82
65805 Drainage of eye 14.9969 $595.20 $464.10 $119.04 $92.82
65810 Drainage of eye 22.9479 $910.76 $710.38 $182.15 $142.08
65815 Drainage of eye 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
65820 Relieve inner eye pressure 5.9800 $237.33 $285.17 $47.47 $57.03
65850 Incision of eye 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
65855 Laser surgery of eye Y Y Y 3.4882 $138.44 $138.44 $27.69 $27.69
65860 Incise inner eye adhesions Y Y Y 3.2701 $129.78 $129.78 $25.96 $25.96
65865 Incise inner eye adhesions 14.9969 $595.20 $464.10 $119.04 $92.82
65870 Incise inner eye adhesions 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
65875 Incise inner eye adhesions 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
65880 Incise inner eye adhesions 14.9969 $595.20 $612.60 $119.04 $122.52
65900 Remove eye lesion 14.9969 $595.20 $656.10 $119.04 $131.22
65920 Remove implant of eye 22.9479 $910.76 $952.88 $182.15 $190.58
65930 Remove blood clot from eye 22.9479 $910.76 $813.88 $182.15 $162.78
66020 Injection treatment of eye 14.9969 $595.20 $464.10 $119.04 $92.82
66030 Injection treatment of eye 5.9800 $237.33 $285.17 $47.47 $57.03
66130 Remove eye lesion 22.9479 $910.76 $952.88 $182.15 $190.58
66150 Glaucoma surgery 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
66155 Glaucoma surgery 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
66160 Glaucoma surgery 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
66165 Glaucoma surgery 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
66170 Glaucoma surgery 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
66172 Incision of eye 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
66180 Implant eye shunt 37.3057 $1,480.59 $1,098.80 $296.12 $219.76
66185 Revise eye shunt 37.3057 $1,480.59 $963.30 $296.12 $192.66
66220 Repair eye lesion 36.8820 $1,463.78 $986.89 $292.76 $197.38
66225 Repair/graft eye lesion 37.3057 $1,480.59 $1,055.30 $296.12 $211.06
66250 Follow-up surgery of eye 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
66500 Incision of iris 5.9800 $237.33 $285.17 $47.47 $57.03
66505 Incision of iris 5.9800 $237.33 $285.17 $47.47 $57.03
66600 Remove iris and lesion 22.9479 $910.76 $710.38 $182.15 $142.08
66605 Removal of iris 22.9479 $910.76 $710.38 $182.15 $142.08
66625 Removal of iris 5.9800 $237.33 $302.70 $47.47 $60.54
66630 Removal of iris 22.9479 $910.76 $710.38 $182.15 $142.08
66635 Removal of iris 22.9479 $910.76 $710.38 $182.15 $142.08
66680 Repair iris ciliary body 22.9479 $910.76 $710.38 $182.15 $142.08
66682 Repair iris ciliary body 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
66700 Destruction, ciliary body 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
66710 Ciliary transsleral therapy 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
66711 Ciliary endoscopic ablation 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
66720 Destruction, ciliary body 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
66740 Destruction, ciliary body 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
66761 Revision of iris Y Y Y 4.6821 $185.82 $185.82 $37.16 $37.16
66762 Revision of iris Y Y Y 4.7458 $188.35 $188.35 $37.67 $37.67
66770 Removal of inner eye lesion Y Y Y 5.1266 $203.46 $203.46 $40.69 $40.69
66820 Incision, secondary cataract Y 5.9800 $237.33 $237.33 $47.47 $47.47
66821 After cataract laser surgery 5.1266 $203.46 $259.51 $40.69 $51.90
66825 Reposition intraocular lens 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
66830 Removal of lens lesion 5.9800 $237.33 $302.70 $47.47 $60.54
66840 Removal of lens material 14.5427 $577.17 $603.59 $115.43 $120.72
66850 Removal of lens material 28.5043 $1,131.28 $1,063.14 $226.26 $212.63
66852 Removal of lens material 28.5043 $1,131.28 $880.64 $226.26 $176.13
66920 Extraction of lens 28.5043 $1,131.28 $880.64 $226.26 $176.13
66930 Extraction of lens 28.5043 $1,131.28 $924.14 $226.26 $184.83
66940 Extraction of lens 14.5427 $577.17 $647.09 $115.43 $129.42
66982 Cataract surgery, complex 23.5664 $935.31 $954.15 $187.06 $190.83
66983 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage 23.5664 $935.31 $954.15 $187.06 $190.83
66984 Cataract surg w/iol, 1 stage 23.5664 $935.31 $954.15 $187.06 $190.83
66985 Insert lens prosthesis 23.5664 $935.31 $880.65 $187.06 $176.13
66986 Exchange lens prosthesis 23.5664 $935.31 $880.65 $187.06 $176.13
67005 Partial removal of eye fluid 26.9305 $1,068.82 $849.41 $213.76 $169.88
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid 26.9305 $1,068.82 $849.41 $213.76 $169.88
67015 Release of eye fluid 26.9305 $1,068.82 $700.91 $213.76 $140.18
67025 Replace eye fluid 26.9305 $1,068.82 $700.91 $213.76 $140.18
67027 Implant eye drug system 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,046.89 $292.76 $209.38
67028 Injection eye drug Y Y Y 2.1499 $85.32 $85.32 $17.06 $17.06
67030 Incise inner eye strands 16.3433 $648.63 $490.82 $129.73 $98.16
67031 Laser surgery, eye strands 5.1266 $203.46 $259.51 $40.69 $51.90
67036 Removal of inner eye fluid 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,046.89 $292.76 $209.38
67038 Strip retinal membrane 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,090.39 $292.76 $218.08
67039 Laser treatment of retina 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,229.39 $292.76 $245.88
67040 Laser treatment of retina 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,229.39 $292.76 $245.88
67101 Repair detached retina Y Y Y 7.7847 $308.96 $308.96 $61.79 $61.79
67105 Repair detached retina Y Y 5.0285 $199.57 $199.57 $39.91 $39.91
67107 Repair detached retina 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,090.39 $292.76 $218.08
67108 Repair detached retina 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,229.39 $292.76 $245.88
67110 Repair detached retina Y Y Y 8.4635 $335.90 $335.90 $67.18 $67.18
67112 Rerepair detached retina 36.8820 $1,463.78 $1,229.39 $292.76 $245.88
67115 Release encircling material 16.3433 $648.63 $547.32 $129.73 $109.46
67120 Remove eye implant material 16.3433 $648.63 $547.32 $129.73 $109.46
67121 Remove eye implant material 26.9305 $1,068.82 $757.41 $213.76 $151.48
67141 Treatment of retina 4.0750 $161.73 $206.27 $32.35 $41.25
67145 Treatment of retina Y Y Y 4.8836 $193.82 $193.82 $38.76 $38.76
67208 Treatment of retinal lesion Y Y Y 5.2064 $206.63 $206.63 $41.33 $41.33
67210 Treatment of retinal lesion Y Y 5.0285 $199.57 $199.57 $39.91 $39.91
67218 Treatment of retinal lesion 16.3433 $648.63 $682.82 $129.73 $136.56
67220 Treatment of choroid lesion Y Y 4.0750 $161.73 $161.73 $32.35 $32.35
67221 Ocular photodynamic ther Y Y Y 3.3107 $131.39 $131.39 $26.28 $26.28
67225 Eye photodynamic ther add-on Y Y Y 0.2131 $8.46 $8.46 $1.69 $1.69
67227 Treatment of retinal lesion 26.9305 $1,068.82 $700.91 $213.76 $140.18
67228 Treatment of retinal lesion Y Y 5.0285 $199.57 $199.57 $39.91 $39.91
67250 Reinforce eye wall 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67255 Reinforce/graft eye wall 26.9305 $1,068.82 $789.41 $213.76 $157.88
67311 Revise eye muscle 21.2885 $844.90 $677.45 $168.98 $135.49
67312 Revise two eye muscles 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67314 Revise eye muscle 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67316 Revise two eye muscles 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67318 Revise eye muscle(s) 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67320 Revise eye muscle(s) add-on 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67331 Eye surgery follow-up add-on 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67332 Rerevise eye muscles add-on 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67334 Revise eye muscle w/suture 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67335 Eye suture during surgery 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67340 Revise eye muscle add-on 21.2885 $844.90 $737.45 $168.98 $147.49
67343 Release eye tissue 21.2885 $844.90 $919.95 $168.98 $183.99
67345 Destroy nerve of eye muscle Y Y Y 2.1183 $84.07 $84.07 $16.81 $16.81
67350 Biopsy eye muscle 13.9509 $553.68 $443.34 $110.74 $88.67
67400 Explore/biopsy eye socket 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
67405 Explore/drain eye socket 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
67412 Explore/treat eye socket 24.8502 $986.26 $851.63 $197.25 $170.33
67413 Explore/treat eye socket 24.8502 $986.26 $851.63 $197.25 $170.33
67414 Explr/decompress eye socket Y 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,409.79 $281.96 $281.96
67415 Aspiration, orbital contents 17.0126 $675.20 $504.10 $135.04 $100.82
67420 Explore/treat eye socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,063.39 $281.96 $212.68
67430 Explore/treat eye socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,063.39 $281.96 $212.68
67440 Explore/drain eye socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,063.39 $281.96 $212.68
67445 Explr/decompress eye socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,063.39 $281.96 $212.68
67450 Explore/biopsy eye socket 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,063.39 $281.96 $212.68
67500 Inject/treat eye socket Y 2.1934 $87.05 $87.05 $17.41 $17.41
67505 Inject/treat eye socket Y 2.8099 $111.52 $111.52 $22.30 $22.30
67515 Inject/treat eye socket Y Y Y 0.6151 $24.41 $24.41 $4.88 $4.88
67550 Insert eye socket implant 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,019.89 $281.96 $203.98
67560 Revise eye socket implant 24.8502 $986.26 $716.13 $197.25 $143.23
67570 Decompress optic nerve 35.5217 $1,409.79 $1,019.89 $281.96 $203.98
67700 Drainage of eyelid abscess Y Y 2.8099 $111.52 $111.52 $22.30 $22.30
67710 Incision of eyelid Y Y Y 4.0013 $158.80 $158.80 $31.76 $31.76
67715 Incision of eyelid fold 17.0126 $675.20 $504.10 $135.04 $100.82
67800 Remove eyelid lesion Y Y Y 1.3373 $53.08 $53.08 $10.62 $10.62
67801 Remove eyelid lesions Y Y Y 1.6194 $64.27 $64.27 $12.85 $12.85
67805 Remove eyelid lesions Y Y Y 2.0923 $83.04 $83.04 $16.61 $16.61
67808 Remove eyelid lesion(s) 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
67810 Biopsy of eyelid Y Y 2.8099 $111.52 $111.52 $22.30 $22.30
67820 Revise eyelashes Y Y Y 0.4905 $19.47 $19.47 $3.89 $3.89
67825 Revise eyelashes Y Y Y 1.3893 $55.14 $55.14 $11.03 $11.03
67830 Revise eyelashes 6.9354 $275.25 $351.07 $55.05 $70.21
67835 Revise eyelashes 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
67840 Remove eyelid lesion Y Y Y 4.1405 $164.33 $164.33 $32.87 $32.87
67850 Treat eyelid lesion Y Y Y 2.9051 $115.30 $115.30 $23.06 $23.06
67875 Closure of eyelid by suture Y 6.9354 $275.25 $275.25 $55.05 $55.05
67880 Revision of eyelid 14.9969 $595.20 $552.60 $119.04 $110.52
67882 Revision of eyelid 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67900 Repair brow defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67901 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $696.10 $135.04 $139.22
67902 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $696.10 $135.04 $139.22
67903 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67904 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67906 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $696.10 $135.04 $139.22
67908 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67909 Revise eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67911 Revise eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67912 Correction eyelid w/implant 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67914 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67915 Repair eyelid defect Y Y Y 4.5979 $182.48 $182.48 $36.50 $36.50
67916 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67917 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67921 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67922 Repair eyelid defect Y Y Y 4.5261 $179.63 $179.63 $35.93 $35.93
67923 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67924 Repair eyelid defect 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
67930 Repair eyelid wound Y Y Y 4.4580 $176.93 $176.93 $35.39 $35.39
67935 Repair eyelid wound 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
67938 Remove eyelid foreign body Y Y 1.2244 $48.59 $48.59 $9.72 $9.72
67950 Revision of eyelid 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
67961 Revision of eyelid 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67966 Revision of eyelid 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
67971 Reconstruction of eyelid 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
67973 Reconstruction of eyelid 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
67974 Reconstruction of eyelid 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
67975 Reconstruction of eyelid 17.0126 $675.20 $592.60 $135.04 $118.52
68020 Incise/drain eyelid lining Y Y Y 1.1738 $46.59 $46.59 $9.32 $9.32
68040 Treatment of eyelid lesions Y Y Y 0.5826 $23.12 $23.12 $4.62 $4.62
68100 Biopsy of eyelid lining Y Y Y 2.4727 $98.14 $98.14 $19.63 $19.63
68110 Remove eyelid lining lesion Y Y Y 3.1702 $125.82 $125.82 $25.16 $25.16
68115 Remove eyelid lining lesion 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
68130 Remove eyelid lining lesion 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
68135 Remove eyelid lining lesion Y Y Y 1.5122 $60.01 $60.01 $12.00 $12.00
68200 Treat eyelid by injection Y Y Y 0.4396 $17.45 $17.45 $3.49 $3.49
68320 Revise/graft eyelid lining 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
68325 Revise/graft eyelid lining 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68326 Revise/graft eyelid lining 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68328 Revise/graft eyelid lining 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68330 Revise eyelid lining 22.9479 $910.76 $770.38 $182.15 $154.08
68335 Revise/graft eyelid lining 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68340 Separate eyelid adhesions 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
68360 Revise eyelid lining 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
68362 Revise eyelid lining 22.9479 $910.76 $678.38 $182.15 $135.68
68371 Harvest eye tissue, alograft 14.9969 $595.20 $520.60 $119.04 $104.12
68400 Incise/drain tear gland Y Y 2.8099 $111.52 $111.52 $22.30 $22.30
68420 Incise/drain tear sac Y Y Y 4.7254 $187.54 $187.54 $37.51 $37.51
68440 Incise tear duct opening Y Y Y 1.4355 $56.97 $56.97 $11.39 $11.39
68500 Removal of tear gland 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
68505 Partial removal, tear gland 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
68510 Biopsy of tear gland 17.0126 $675.20 $504.10 $135.04 $100.82
68520 Removal of tear sac 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
68525 Biopsy of tear sac 17.0126 $675.20 $504.10 $135.04 $100.82
68530 Clearance of tear duct Y Y Y 6.0445 $239.89 $239.89 $47.98 $47.98
68540 Remove tear gland lesion 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
68550 Remove tear gland lesion 24.8502 $986.26 $748.13 $197.25 $149.63
68700 Repair tear ducts 24.8502 $986.26 $716.13 $197.25 $143.23
68705 Revise tear duct opening Y Y 2.8099 $111.52 $111.52 $22.30 $22.30
68720 Create tear sac drain 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68745 Create tear duct drain 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68750 Create tear duct drain 24.8502 $986.26 $808.13 $197.25 $161.63
68760 Close tear duct opening Y Y 2.1934 $87.05 $87.05 $17.41 $17.41
68761 Close tear duct opening Y Y Y 1.8117 $71.90 $71.90 $14.38 $14.38
68770 Close tear system fistula 17.0126 $675.20 $652.60 $135.04 $130.52
68801 Dilate tear duct opening Y Y 1.2244 $48.59 $48.59 $9.72 $9.72
68810 Probe nasolacrimal duct 2.1934 $87.05 $111.03 $17.41 $22.21
68811 Probe nasolacrimal duct 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
68815 Probe nasolacrimal duct 17.0126 $675.20 $560.60 $135.04 $112.12
68840 Explore/irrigate tear ducts Y Y 1.2244 $48.59 $48.59 $9.72 $9.72
69000 Drain external ear lesion Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
69005 Drain external ear lesion Y Y Y 2.4802 $98.44 $98.44 $19.69 $19.69
69020 Drain outer ear canal lesion Y Y 1.4821 $58.82 $58.82 $11.76 $11.76
69100 Biopsy of external ear Y Y Y 1.5436 $61.26 $61.26 $12.25 $12.25
69105 Biopsy of external ear canal Y Y Y 2.1216 $84.20 $84.20 $16.84 $16.84
69110 Remove external ear, partial 14.9563 $593.59 $463.29 $118.72 $92.66
69120 Removal of external ear 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
69140 Remove ear canal lesion(s) 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
69145 Remove ear canal lesion(s) 14.9563 $593.59 $519.79 $118.72 $103.96
69150 Extensive ear canal surgery 7.7261 $306.63 $391.09 $61.33 $78.22
69200 Clear outer ear canal Y Y 0.6211 $24.65 $24.65 $4.93 $4.93
69205 Clear outer ear canal 19.9760 $792.81 $562.90 $158.56 $112.58
69210 Remove impacted ear wax Y Y Y 0.5077 $20.15 $20.15 $4.03 $4.03
69220 Clean out mastoid cavity Y Y 0.8076 $32.05 $32.05 $6.41 $6.41
69222 Clean out mastoid cavity Y Y Y 3.3054 $131.19 $131.19 $26.24 $26.24
69300 Revise external ear 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
69310 Rebuild outer ear canal 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
69320 Rebuild outer ear canal 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69400 Inflate middle ear canal Y Y Y 2.1026 $83.45 $83.45 $16.69 $16.69
69401 Inflate middle ear canal Y Y Y 1.1906 $47.25 $47.25 $9.45 $9.45
69405 Catheterize middle ear canal Y Y Y 3.0530 $121.17 $121.17 $24.23 $24.23
69420 Incision of eardrum Y Y 2.3768 $94.33 $94.33 $18.87 $18.87
69421 Incision of eardrum 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
69424 Remove ventilating tube Y Y Y 1.9136 $75.95 $75.95 $15.19 $15.19
69433 Create eardrum opening Y Y Y 2.7076 $107.46 $107.46 $21.49 $21.49
69436 Create eardrum opening 16.4494 $652.85 $581.42 $130.57 $116.28
69440 Exploration of middle ear 23.1564 $919.03 $714.52 $183.81 $142.90
69450 Eardrum revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $916.05 $299.82 $183.21
69501 Mastoidectomy 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69502 Mastoidectomy 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
69505 Remove mastoid structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69511 Extensive mastoid surgery 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69530 Extensive mastoid surgery 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69540 Remove ear lesion Y Y Y 3.2334 $128.33 $128.33 $25.67 $25.67
69550 Remove ear lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69552 Remove ear lesion 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69601 Mastoid surgery revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69602 Mastoid surgery revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69603 Mastoid surgery revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69604 Mastoid surgery revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69605 Mastoid surgery revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69610 Repair of eardrum Y Y Y 4.4163 $175.28 $175.28 $35.06 $35.06
69620 Repair of eardrum 23.1564 $919.03 $682.52 $183.81 $136.50
69631 Repair eardrum structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69632 Rebuild eardrum structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69633 Rebuild eardrum structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69635 Repair eardrum structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69636 Rebuild eardrum structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69637 Rebuild eardrum structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69641 Revise middle ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69642 Revise middle ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69643 Revise middle ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69644 Revise middle ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69645 Revise middle ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69646 Revise middle ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69650 Release middle ear bone 23.1564 $919.03 $957.02 $183.81 $191.40
69660 Revise middle ear bone 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69661 Revise middle ear bone 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69662 Revise middle ear bone 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69666 Repair middle ear structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
69667 Repair middle ear structures 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,064.55 $299.82 $212.91
69670 Remove mastoid air cells 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
69676 Remove middle ear nerve 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
69700 Close mastoid fistula 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,004.55 $299.82 $200.91
69711 Remove/repair hearing aid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $916.05 $299.82 $183.21
69714 Implant temple bone w/stimul 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
69715 Temple bne implnt w/stimulat 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
69717 Temple bone implant revision 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
69718 Revise temple bone implant 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,419.05 $299.82 $283.81
69720 Release facial nerve 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69740 Repair facial nerve 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69745 Repair facial nerve 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69801 Incise inner ear 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69802 Incise inner ear 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69805 Explore inner ear 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69806 Explore inner ear 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69820 Establish inner ear window 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69840 Revise inner ear window 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,108.05 $299.82 $221.61
69905 Remove inner ear 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69910 Remove inner ear mastoid 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69915 Incise inner ear nerve 37.7719 $1,499.09 $1,247.05 $299.82 $249.41
69930 Implant cochlear device 406.8232 $16,146.03 $8,570.52 $3,229.21 $1,714.10
G0104 CA screen;flexi sigmoidscope Y Y 1.7292 $68.63 $68.63 $13.73 $13.73
G0105 Colorectal scrn; hi risk ind 7.8134 $310.10 $378.05 $62.02 $75.61
G0121 Colon ca scrn; not high rsk 7.8134 $310.10 $378.05 $62.02 $75.61
G0127 Trim nail(s) Y Y 0.2665 $10.58 $10.58 $2.12 $2.12
G0186 Dstry eye lesn,fdr vssl tech Y Y 4.0750 $161.73 $161.73 $32.35 $32.35
G0260 Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth 5.5439 $220.03 $276.51 $44.01 $55.30
G0268 Removal of impacted wax md Y Y 0.5409 $21.47 $21.47 $4.29 $4.29
G0364 Bone marrow aspirate biops Y Y 0.1293 $5.13 $5.13 $1.03 $1.03

HCPCS Short Description
10021 Fna w/o image
10040 Acne surgery
10060 Drainage of skin abscess
10061 Drainage of skin abscess
10080 Drainage of pilonidal cyst
10081 Drainage of pilonidal cyst
10120 Remove foreign body
10140 Drainage of hematoma/fluid
10160 Puncture drainage of lesion
11000 Debride infected skin
11001 Debride infected skin add-on
11040 Debride skin, partial
11041 Debride skin, full
11055 Trim skin lesion
11056 Trim skin lesions, 2 to 4
11057 Trim skin lesions, over 4
11100 Biopsy, skin lesion
11101 Biopsy, skin add-on
11200 Removal of skin tags
11201 Remove skin tags add-on
11300 Shave skin lesion
11301 Shave skin lesion
11302 Shave skin lesion
11303 Shave skin lesion
11305 Shave skin lesion
11306 Shave skin lesion
11307 Shave skin lesion
11308 Shave skin lesion
11310 Shave skin lesion
11311 Shave skin lesion
11312 Shave skin lesion
11313 Shave skin lesion
11400 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.5 cm
11401 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 0.6-1 cm
11402 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 1.1-2 cm
11403 Exc tr-ext b9+marg 2.1-3 cm
11420 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.5
11421 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 0.6-1
11422 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 1.1-2
11423 Exc h-f-nk-sp b9+marg 2.1-3
11440 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.5 cm
11441 Exc face-mm b9+marg 0.6-1 cm
11442 Exc face-mm b9+marg 1.1-2 cm
11443 Exc face-mm b9+marg 2.1-3 cm
11600 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.5 cm
11601 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 0.6-1 cm
11602 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 1.1-2 cm
11603 Exc tr-ext mlg+marg 2.1-3 cm
11620 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.5
11621 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 0.6-1
11622 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 1.1-2
11623 Exc h-f-nk-sp mlg+marg 2.1-3
11640 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.5
11641 Exc face-mm malig+marg 0.6-1
11642 Exc face-mm malig+marg 1.1-2
11643 Exc face-mm malig+marg 2.1-3
11719 Trim nail(s)
11720 Debride nail, 1-5
11721 Debride nail, 6 or more
11730 Removal of nail plate
11732 Remove nail plate, add-on
11740 Drain blood from under nail
11750 Removal of nail bed
11752 Remove nail bed/finger tip
11755 Biopsy, nail unit
11762 Reconstruction of nail bed
11765 Excision of nail fold, toe
11900 Injection into skin lesions
11901 Added skin lesions injection
11920 Correct skin color defects
11921 Correct skin color defects
11922 Correct skin color defects
11950 Therapy for contour defects
11951 Therapy for contour defects
11952 Therapy for contour defects
11954 Therapy for contour defects
11976 Removal of contraceptive cap
11980 Implant hormone pellet(s)
11981 Insert drug implant device
11982 Remove drug implant device
11983 Remove/insert drug implant
12001 Repair superficial wound(s)
12002 Repair superficial wound(s)
12004 Repair superficial wound(s)
12011 Repair superficial wound(s)
12013 Repair superficial wound(s)
12014 Repair superficial wound(s)
12031 Layer closure of wound(s)
12032 Layer closure of wound(s)
12041 Layer closure of wound(s)
12042 Layer closure of wound(s)
12051 Layer closure of wound(s)
12052 Layer closure of wound(s)
12053 Layer closure of wound(s)
13133 Repair wound/lesion add-on
15340 Apply cult skin substitute
15780 Abrasion treatment of skin
15781 Abrasion treatment of skin
15782 Abrasion treatment of skin
15783 Abrasion treatment of skin
15786 Abrasion, lesion, single
15787 Abrasion, lesions, add-on
15788 Chemical peel, face, epiderm
15789 Chemical peel, face, dermal
15792 Chemical peel, nonfacial
15793 Chemical peel, nonfacial
15851 Removal of sutures
16000 Initial treatment of burn(s)
16020 Dress/debrid p-thick burn, s
17000 Destroy benign/premlg lesion
17003 Destroy lesions, 2-14
17004 Destroy lesions, 15 or more
17106 Destruction of skin lesions
17107 Destruction of skin lesions
17108 Destruction of skin lesions
17110 Destruct lesion, 1-14
17111 Destruct lesion, 15 or more
17250 Chemical cautery, tissue
17260 Destruction of skin lesions
17261 Destruction of skin lesions
17262 Destruction of skin lesions
17263 Destruction of skin lesions
17264 Destruction of skin lesions
17266 Destruction of skin lesions
17270 Destruction of skin lesions
17271 Destruction of skin lesions
17272 Destruction of skin lesions
17273 Destruction of skin lesions
17274 Destruction of skin lesions
17276 Destruction of skin lesions
17280 Destruction of skin lesions
17281 Destruction of skin lesions
17282 Destruction of skin lesions
17283 Destruction of skin lesions
17284 Destruction of skin lesions
17286 Destruction of skin lesions
17304 1 stage mohs, up to 5 spec
17305 2 stage mohs, up to 5 spec
17306 3 stage mohs, up to 5 spec
17307 Mohs addl stage up to 5 spec
17310 Mohs any stage 5 spec each
17340 Cryotherapy of skin
17360 Skin peel therapy
17380 Hair removal by electrolysis
19000 Drainage of breast lesion
19001 Drain breast lesion add-on
20000 Incision of abscess
20500 Injection of sinus tract
20520 Removal of foreign body
20526 Ther injection, carp tunnel
20550 Inj tendon sheath/ligament
20551 Inj tendon origin/insertion
20552 Inj trigger point, 1/2 muscl
20553 Inject trigger points, =/>3
20600 Drain/inject, joint/bursa
20605 Drain/inject, joint/bursa
20610 Drain/inject, joint/bursa
20612 Aspirate/inj ganglion cyst
20615 Treatment of bone cyst
20662 Application of pelvis brace
20663 Application of thigh brace
20973 Bone/skin graft, great toe
20974 Electrical bone stimulation
20979 Us bone stimulation
21030 Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor
21031 Remove exostosis, mandible
21032 Remove exostosis, maxilla
21048 Remove maxilla cyst complex
21076 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21077 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21079 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21080 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21081 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21082 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21083 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21084 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21085 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21086 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21087 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21088 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21089 Prepare face/oral prosthesis
21110 Interdental fixation
21440 Treat dental ridge fracture
21920 Biopsy soft tissue of back
23065 Biopsy shoulder tissues
23600 Treat humerus fracture
23620 Treat humerus fracture
24065 Biopsy arm/elbow soft tissue
24200 Removal of arm foreign body
24650 Treat radius fracture
25065 Biopsy forearm soft tissues
25500 Treat fracture of radius
25530 Treat fracture of ulna
25560 Treat fracture radiusamp; ulna
25600 Treat fracture radius/ulna
25622 Treat wrist bone fracture
25630 Treat wrist bone fracture
25650 Treat wrist bone fracture
26010 Drainage of finger abscess
26600 Treat metacarpal fracture
26720 Treat finger fracture, each
26725 Treat finger fracture, each
26740 Treat finger fracture, each
26750 Treat finger fracture, each
27200 Treat tail bone fracture
27613 Biopsy lower leg soft tissue
28001 Drainage of bursa of foot
28010 Incision of toe tendon
28124 Partial removal of toe
28190 Removal of foot foreign body
28220 Release of foot tendon
28230 Incision of foot tendon(s)
28232 Incision of toe tendon
28272 Release of toe joint, each
28430 Treatment of ankle fracture
28450 Treat midfoot fracture, each
28455 Treat midfoot fracture, each
28470 Treat metatarsal fracture
28475 Treat metatarsal fracture
28490 Treat big toe fracture
28495 Treat big toe fracture
28510 Treatment of toe fracture
28515 Treatment of toe fracture
28530 Treat sesamoid bone fracture
28540 Treat foot dislocation
28570 Treat foot dislocation
28600 Treat foot dislocation
29010 Application of body cast
29015 Application of body cast
29025 Application of body cast
29049 Application of figure eight
29055 Application of shoulder cast
29058 Application of shoulder cast
29065 Application of long arm cast
29075 Application of forearm cast
29085 Apply hand/wrist cast
29086 Apply finger cast
29105 Apply long arm splint
29125 Apply forearm splint
29126 Apply forearm splint
29130 Application of finger splint
29131 Application of finger splint
29200 Strapping of chest
29220 Strapping of low back
29240 Strapping of shoulder
29260 Strapping of elbow or wrist
29280 Strapping of hand or finger
29345 Application of long leg cast
29355 Application of long leg cast
29358 Apply long leg cast brace
29365 Application of long leg cast
29405 Apply short leg cast
29425 Apply short leg cast
29435 Apply short leg cast
29440 Addition of walker to cast
29445 Apply rigid leg cast
29450 Application of leg cast
29520 Strapping of hip
29530 Strapping of knee
29540 Strapping of ankle and/or ft
29550 Strapping of toes
29580 Application of paste boot
29590 Application of foot splint
29700 Removal/revision of cast
29705 Removal/revision of cast
29710 Removal/revision of cast
29715 Removal/revision of cast
29720 Repair of body cast
29730 Windowing of cast
29740 Wedging of cast
29750 Wedging of clubfoot cast
30000 Drainage of nose lesion
30020 Drainage of nose lesion
30100 Intranasal biopsy
30110 Removal of nose polyp(s)
30124 Removal of nose lesion
30200 Injection treatment of nose
30210 Nasal sinus therapy
30300 Remove nasal foreign body
30901 Control of nosebleed
31000 Irrigation, maxillary sinus
31002 Irrigation, sphenoid sinus
31040 Exploration behind upper jaw
31231 Nasal endoscopy, dx
31505 Diagnostic laryngoscopy
31575 Diagnostic laryngoscopy
31579 Diagnostic laryngoscopy
36425 Vein access cutdown 1 yr
36430 Blood transfusion service
36440 Bl push transfuse, 2 yr or lgt;
36468 Injection(s), spider veins
36470 Injection therapy of vein
36471 Injection therapy of veins
36550 Declot vascular device
36598 Inj w/fluor, eval cv device
37765 Phleb veins - extrem - to 20
37766 Phleb veins - extrem 20+
38220 Bone marrow aspiration
38221 Bone marrow biopsy
38242 Lymphocyte infuse transplant
40490 Biopsy of lip
40702 Repair cleft lip/nasal
40800 Drainage of mouth lesion
40804 Removal, foreign body, mouth
40805 Removal, foreign body, mouth
40806 Incision of lip fold
40808 Biopsy of mouth lesion
40810 Excision of mouth lesion
40812 Excise/repair mouth lesion
40820 Treatment of mouth lesion
41000 Drainage of mouth lesion
41100 Biopsy of tongue
41105 Biopsy of tongue
41108 Biopsy of floor of mouth
41110 Excision of tongue lesion
41115 Excision of tongue fold
41805 Removal foreign body, gum
41806 Removal foreign body,jawbone
41820 Excision, gum, each quadrant
41822 Excision of gum lesion
41823 Excision of gum lesion
41825 Excision of gum lesion
41826 Excision of gum lesion
41828 Excision of gum lesion
41830 Removal of gum tissue
41850 Treatment of gum lesion
41872 Repair gum
41874 Repair tooth socket
42100 Biopsy roof of mouth
42104 Excision lesion, mouth roof
42106 Excision lesion, mouth roof
42160 Treatment mouth roof lesion
42280 Preparation, palate mold
42330 Removal of salivary stone
42335 Removal of salivary stone
42400 Biopsy of salivary gland
42650 Dilation of salivary duct
42660 Dilation of salivary duct
42800 Biopsy of throat
42970 Control nose/throat bleeding
45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy dx
45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate
45330 Diagnostic sigmoidoscopy
45520 Treatment of rectal prolapse
46083 Incise external hemorrhoid
46221 Ligation of hemorrhoid(s)
46320 Removal of hemorrhoid clot
46500 Injection into hemorrhoid(s)
46600 Diagnostic anoscopy
46604 Anoscopy and dilation
46606 Anoscopy and biopsy
46614 Anoscopy, control bleeding
46900 Destruction, anal lesion(s)
46910 Destruction, anal lesion(s)
46916 Cryosurgery, anal lesion(s)
46934 Destruction of hemorrhoids
46935 Destruction of hemorrhoids
46936 Destruction of hemorrhoids
46940 Treatment of anal fissure
46942 Treatment of anal fissure
46945 Ligation of hemorrhoids
46946 Ligation of hemorrhoids
50391 Instll rx agnt into rnal tub
50686 Measure ureter pressure
51000 Drainage of bladder
51005 Drainage of bladder
51700 Irrigation of bladder
51701 Insert bladder catheter
51702 Insert temp bladder cath
51703 Insert bladder cath, complex
51705 Change of bladder tube
51720 Treatment of bladder lesion
51725 Simple cystometrogram
51736 Urine flow measurement
51741 Electro-uroflowmetry, first
51784 Anal/urinary muscle study
51792 Urinary reflex study
51795 Urine voiding pressure study
51797 Intraabdominal pressure test
51798 Us urine capacity measure
52265 Cystoscopy and treatment
53025 Incision of urethra
53060 Drainage of urethra abscess
53600 Dilate urethra stricture
53601 Dilate urethra stricture
53620 Dilate urethra stricture
53621 Dilate urethra stricture
53660 Dilation of urethra
53661 Dilation of urethra
53850 Prostatic microwave thermotx
53852 Prostatic rf thermotx
53853 Prostatic water thermother
54050 Destruction, penis lesion(s)
54055 Destruction, penis lesion(s)
54056 Cryosurgery, penis lesion(s)
54200 Treatment of penis lesion
54231 Dynamic cavernosometry
54235 Penile injection
54240 Penis study
54250 Penis study
55000 Drainage of hydrocele
55450 Ligation of sperm duct
55600 Incise sperm duct pouch
55870 Electroejaculation
56405 I D of vulva/perineum
56420 Drainage of gland abscess
56501 Destroy, vulva lesions, sim
56605 Biopsy of vulva/perineum
56606 Biopsy of vulva/perineum
56820 Exam of vulva w/scope
56821 Exam/biopsy of vulva w/scope
57061 Destroy vag lesions, simple
57100 Biopsy of vagina
57150 Treat vagina infection
57160 Insert pessary/other device
57170 Fitting of diaphragm/cap
57420 Exam of vagina w/scope
57421 Exam/biopsy of vag w/scope
57452 Exam of cervix w/scope
57454 Bx/curett of cervix w/scope
57455 Biopsy of cervix w/scope
57456 Endocerv curettage w/scope
57460 Bx of cervix w/scope, leep
57461 Conz of cervix w/scope, leep
57500 Biopsy of cervix
57505 Endocervical curettage
57510 Cauterization of cervix
57511 Cryocautery of cervix
57800 Dilation of cervical canal
58100 Biopsy of uterus lining
58110 Bx done w/colposcopy add-on
58300 Insert intrauterine device
58301 Remove intrauterine device
58321 Artificial insemination
58322 Artificial insemination
58323 Sperm washing
58345 Reopen fallopian tube
58356 Endometrial cryoablation
59000 Amniocentesis, diagnostic
59001 Amniocentesis, therapeutic
59015 Chorion biopsy
59020 Fetal contract stress test
59025 Fetal non-stress test
59100 Remove uterus lesion
59200 Insert cervical dilator
59300 Episiotomy or vaginal repair
60001 Aspirate/inject thyriod cyst
60100 Biopsy of thyroid
61000 Remove cranial cavity fluid
61001 Remove cranial cavity fluid
62252 Csf shunt reprogram
62367 Analyze spine infusion pump
62368 Analyze spine infusion pump
63615 Remove lesion of spinal cord
64400 N block inj, trigeminal
64402 N block inj, facial
64405 N block inj, occipital
64408 N block inj, vagus
64412 N block inj, spinal accessor
64413 N block inj, cervical plexus
64418 N block inj, suprascapular
64425 N block inj, ilio-ing/hypogi
64435 N block inj, paracervical
64445 N block inj, sciatic, sng
64450 N block, other peripheral
64505 N block, spenopalatine gangl
64508 N block, carotid sinus s/p
64550 Apply neurostimulator
64555 Implant neuroelectrodes
64565 Implant neuroelectrodes
64612 Destroy nerve, face muscle
64613 Destroy nerve, neck muscle
64614 Destroy nerve, extrem musc
64640 Injection treatment of nerve
65205 Remove foreign body from eye
65210 Remove foreign body from eye
65222 Remove foreign body from eye
65286 Repair of eye wound
65430 Corneal smear
65435 Curette/treat cornea
65600 Revision of cornea
65855 Laser surgery of eye
65860 Incise inner eye adhesions
66761 Revision of iris
66762 Revision of iris
66770 Removal of inner eye lesion
67028 Injection eye drug
67101 Repair detached retina
67105 Repair detached retina
67110 Repair detached retina
67145 Treatment of retina
67208 Treatment of retinal lesion
67210 Treatment of retinal lesion
67220 Treatment of choroid lesion
67221 Ocular photodynamic ther
67225 Eye photodynamic ther add-on
67228 Treatment of retinal lesion
67345 Destroy nerve of eye muscle
67515 Inject/treat eye socket
67700 Drainage of eyelid abscess
67710 Incision of eyelid
67800 Remove eyelid lesion
67801 Remove eyelid lesions
67805 Remove eyelid lesions
67810 Biopsy of eyelid
67820 Revise eyelashes
67825 Revise eyelashes
67840 Remove eyelid lesion
67850 Treat eyelid lesion
67915 Repair eyelid defect
67922 Repair eyelid defect
67930 Repair eyelid wound
67938 Remove eyelid foreign body
68020 Incise/drain eyelid lining
68040 Treatment of eyelid lesions
68100 Biopsy of eyelid lining
68110 Remove eyelid lining lesion
68135 Remove eyelid lining lesion
68200 Treat eyelid by injection
68400 Incise/drain tear gland
68420 Incise/drain tear sac
68440 Incise tear duct opening
68530 Clearance of tear duct
68705 Revise tear duct opening
68760 Close tear duct opening
68761 Close tear duct opening
68801 Dilate tear duct opening
68840 Explore/irrigate tear ducts
69000 Drain external ear lesion
69005 Drain external ear lesion
69020 Drain outer ear canal lesion
69100 Biopsy of external ear
69105 Biopsy of external ear canal
69200 Clear outer ear canal
69210 Remove impacted ear wax
69220 Clean out mastoid cavity
69222 Clean out mastoid cavity
69399 Outer ear surgery procedure
69400 Inflate middle ear canal
69401 Inflate middle ear canal
69405 Catheterize middle ear canal
69410 Inset middle ear (baffle)
69420 Incision of eardrum
69424 Remove ventilating tube
69433 Create eardrum opening
69540 Remove ear lesion
69610 Repair of eardrum

Indicator Item/code/service OPPS payment status
A Services furnished to a hospital outpatient that are paid under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS, for example: • Ambulance Services • Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services • Non-Implantable Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices Not paid under OPPS. Paid by fiscal intermediaries under a fee schedule or payment system other than OPPS.
• EPO for ESRD Patients • Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy • Routine Dialysis Services for ESRD Patients Provided in a Certified Dialysis Unit of a Hospital • Diagnostic Mammography • Screening Mammography
B Codes that are not recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x and 13x) Not paid under OPPS. • May be paid by intermediaries when submitted on a different bill type, for example, 75x (CORF), but not paid under OPPS. • An alternate code that is recognized by OPPS when submitted on an outpatient hospital Part B bill type (12x and 13x) may be available.
C Inpatient Procedures Not paid under OPPS. Admit patient. Bill as inpatient.
D Discontinued Codes Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
E Items, Codes, and Services: • That are not covered by Medicare based on statutory exclusion • That are not covered by Medicare for reasons other than statutory exclusion Not paid under OPPS or any other Medicare payment system.
• That are not recognized by Medicare but for which an alternate code for the same item or service may be available • For which separate payment is not provided by Medicare.
F Corneal Tissue Acquisition; Certain CRNA Services; and Hepatitis B Vaccines Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost.
G Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment includes pass-through amount.
H Pass-Through Device Categories Separate cost-based pass-through payment; Not subject to coinsurance.
K (1) Non-Pass-Through Drugs and Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceutical Agents (1) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(2) Brachytherapy Sources (2) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
(3) Blood and Blood Products (3) Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
L Influenza Vaccine; Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine Not paid under OPPS. Paid at reasonable cost; Not subject to deductible or coinsurance.
M Items and Services Not Billable to the Fiscal Intermediary Not paid under OPPS.
N Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates Paid under OPPS; Payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
P Partial Hospitalization Paid under OPPS; Per diem APC payment.
Q Packaged Services Subject to Separate Payment Under OPPS Payment Criteria Paid under OPPS; Addendum B displays APC assignments when services are separately payable. (1) Separate APC payment based on OPPS payment criteria. (2) If criteria are not met, payment is packaged into payment for other services, including outliers. Therefore, there is no separate APC payment.
S Significant Procedure, Not Discounted when Multiple Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
T Significant Procedure, Multiple Reduction Applies Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
V Clinic or Emergency Department Visit Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.
Y Non-Implantable Durable Medical Equipment Not paid under OPPS. All institutional providers other than home health agencies bill to DMERC.
X Ancillary Services Paid under OPPS; Separate APC payment.

Comment indicator Descriptor
NF New code, final APC assignment; Comments were accepted on a proposed APC assignment in the Proposed Rule; APC assignment is no longer open to comment.
NI New code, interim APC assignment; Comments will be accepted on the interim APC assignment for the new code.
CH Active HCPCS codes in current year and next calendar year; status indicator and/or APC assignment have changed.

CPT/HCPCS Description CY 2007 Proposed Rule Status Indicator
00176 Anesth, pharyngeal surgery C
00192 Anesth, facial bone surgery C
00214 Anesth, skull drainage C
00215 Anesth, skull repair/fract C
00404 Anesth, surgery of breast C
00406 Anesth, surgery of breast C
00452 Anesth, surgery of shoulder C
00474 Anesth, surgery of rib(s) C
00524 Anesth, chest drainage C
00540 Anesth, chest surgery C
00542 Anesth, release of lung C
00546 Anesth, lung, chest wall surg C
00560 Anesth, heart surg w/o pump C
00561 Anesth, heart surgry age 1 C
00562 Anesth, heart surg w/pump C
00580 Anesth, heart/lung transplnt C
00604 Anesth, sitting procedure C
00622 Anesth, removal of nerves C
00632 Anesth, removal of nerves C
00670 Anesth, spine, cord surgery C
00792 Anesth, hemorr/excise liver C
00794 Anesth, pancreas removal C
00796 Anesth, for liver transplant C
00802 Anesth, fat layer removal C
00844 Anesth, pelvis surgery C
00846 Anesth, hysterectomy C
00848 Anesth, pelvic organ surg C
00864 Anesth, removal of bladder C
00865 Anesth, removal of prostate C
00866 Anesth, removal of adrenal C
00868 Anesth, kidney transplant C
00882 Anesth, major vein ligation C
00904 Anesth, perineal surgery C
00908 Anesth, removal of prostate C
00932 Anesth, amputation of penis C
00934 Anesth, penis, nodes removal C
00936 Anesth, penis, nodes removal C
00944 Anesth, vaginal hysterectomy C
01140 Anesth, amputation at pelvis C
01150 Anesth, pelvic tumor surgery C
01212 Anesth, hip disarticulation C
01214 Anesth, hip arthroplasty C
01232 Anesth, amputation of femur C
01234 Anesth, radical femur surg C
01272 Anesth, femoral artery surg C
01274 Anesth, femoral embolectomy C
01402 Anesth, knee arthroplasty C
01404 Anesth, amputation at knee C
01442 Anesth, knee artery surg C
01444 Anesth, knee artery repair C
01486 Anesth, ankle replacement C
01502 Anesth, lwr leg embolectomy C
01632 Anesth, surgery of shoulder C
01634 Anesth, shoulder joint amput C
01636 Anesth, forequarter amput C
01638 Anesth, shoulder replacement C
01652 Anesth, shoulder vessel surg C
01654 Anesth, shoulder vessel surg C
01656 Anesth, arm-leg vessel surg C
01756 Anesth, radical humerus surg C
01990 Support for organ donor C
11004 Debride genitalia perineum C
11005 Debride abdom wall C
11006 Debride genit/per/abdom wall C
11008 Remove mesh from abd wall C
15756 Free myo/skin flap microvasc C
15757 Free skin flap, microvasc C
15758 Free fascial flap, microvasc C
16036 Escharotomy; add'l incision C
19200 Removal of breast C
19220 Removal of breast C
19271 Revision of chest wall C
19272 Extensive chest wall surgery C
19361 Breast reconstruction C
19364 Breast reconstruction C
19367 Breast reconstruction C
19368 Breast reconstruction C
19369 Breast reconstruction C
20660 Apply, rem fixation device C
20661 Application of head brace C
20664 Halo brace application C
20802 Replantation, arm, complete C
20805 Replant forearm, complete C
20808 Replantation hand, complete C
20816 Replantation digit, complete C
20824 Replantation thumb, complete C
20827 Replantation thumb, complete C
20838 Replantation foot, complete C
20930 Spinal bone allograft C
20931 Spinal bone allograft C
20936 Spinal bone autograft C
20937 Spinal bone autograft C
20938 Spinal bone autograft C
20955 Fibula bone graft, microvasc C
20956 Iliac bone graft, microvasc C
20957 Mt bone graft, microvasc C
20962 Other bone graft, microvasc C
20969 Bone/skin graft, microvasc C
20970 Bone/skin graft, iliac crest C
21045 Extensive jaw surgery C
21141 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21142 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21143 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21145 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21146 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21147 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21151 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21154 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21155 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21159 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21160 Reconstruct midface, lefort C
21172 Reconstruct orbit/forehead C
21179 Reconstruct entire forehead C
21180 Reconstruct entire forehead C
21182 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21183 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21184 Reconstruct cranial bone C
21188 Reconstruction of midface C
21193 Reconst lwr jaw w/o graft C
21194 Reconst lwr jaw w/graft C
21196 Reconst lwr jaw w/fixation C
21247 Reconstruct lower jaw bone C
21255 Reconstruct lower jaw bone C
21256 Reconstruction of orbit C
21268 Revise eye sockets C
21343 Treatment of sinus fracture C
21344 Treatment of sinus fracture C
21346 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21347 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21348 Treat nose/jaw fracture C
21360 Treat cheek bone fracture C
21365 Treat cheek bone fracture C
21366 Treat cheek bone fracture C
21385 Treat eye socket fracture C
21386 Treat eye socket fracture C
21387 Treat eye socket fracture C
21395 Treat eye socket fracture C
21422 Treat mouth roof fracture C
21423 Treat mouth roof fracture C
21431 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21432 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21433 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21435 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21436 Treat craniofacial fracture C
21510 Drainage of bone lesion C
21615 Removal of rib C
21616 Removal of rib and nerves C
21620 Partial removal of sternum C
21627 Sternal debridement C
21630 Extensive sternum surgery C
21632 Extensive sternum surgery C
21705 Revision of neck muscle/rib C
21740 Reconstruction of sternum C
21750 Repair of sternum separation C
21810 Treatment of rib fracture(s) C
21825 Treat sternum fracture C
22010 Id, p-spine, c/t/cerv-thor C
22015 Id, p-spine, l/s/ls C
22110 Remove part of neck vertebra C
22112 Remove part, thorax vertebra C
22114 Remove part, lumbar vertebra C
22116 Remove extra spine segment C
22210 Revision of neck spine C
22212 Revision of thorax spine C
22214 Revision of lumbar spine C
22216 Revise, extra spine segment C
22220 Revision of neck spine C
22224 Revision of lumbar spine C
22226 Revise, extra spine segment C
22318 Treat odontoid fx w/o graft C
22319 Treat odontoid fx w/graft C
22325 Treat spine fracture C
22326 Treat neck spine fracture C
22327 Treat thorax spine fracture C
22328 Treat each add spine fx C
22532 Lat thorax spine fusion C
22533 Lat lumbar spine fusion C
22534 Lat thor/lumb, add'l seg C
22548 Neck spine fusion C
22554 Neck spine fusion C
22556 Thorax spine fusion C
22558 Lumbar spine fusion C
22585 Additional spinal fusion C
22590 Spine skull spinal fusion C
22595 Neck spinal fusion C
22600 Neck spine fusion C
22610 Thorax spine fusion C
22630 Lumbar spine fusion C
22632 Spine fusion, extra segment C
22800 Fusion of spine C
22802 Fusion of spine C
22804 Fusion of spine C
22808 Fusion of spine C
22810 Fusion of spine C
22812 Fusion of spine C
22818 Kyphectomy, 1-2 segments C
22819 Kyphectomy, 3 or more C
22830 Exploration of spinal fusion C
22840 Insert spine fixation device C
22841 Insert spine fixation device C
22842 Insert spine fixation device C
22843 Insert spine fixation device C
22844 Insert spine fixation device C
22845 Insert spine fixation device C
22846 Insert spine fixation device C
22847 Insert spine fixation device C
22848 Insert pelv fixation device C
22849 Reinsert spinal fixation C
22850 Remove spine fixation device C
22851 Apply spine prosth device C
22852 Remove spine fixation device C
22855 Remove spine fixation device C
23200 Removal of collar bone C
23210 Removal of shoulder blade C
23220 Partial removal of humerus C
23221 Partial removal of humerus C
23222 Partial removal of humerus C
23332 Remove shoulder foreign body C
23472 Reconstruct shoulder joint C
23900 Amputation of arm girdle C
23920 Amputation at shoulder joint C
24900 Amputation of upper arm C
24920 Amputation of upper arm C
24930 Amputation follow-up surgery C
24931 Amputate upper arm implant C
24940 Revision of upper arm C
25900 Amputation of forearm C
25905 Amputation of forearm C
25909 Amputation follow-up surgery C
25915 Amputation of forearm C
25920 Amputate hand at wrist C
25924 Amputation follow-up surgery C
25927 Amputation of hand C
25931 Amputation follow-up surgery C
26551 Great toe-hand transfer C
26553 Single transfer, toe-hand C
26554 Double transfer, toe-hand C
26556 Toe joint transfer C
26992 Drainage of bone lesion C
27005 Incision of hip tendon C
27006 Incision of hip tendons C
27025 Incision of hip/thigh fascia C
27030 Drainage of hip joint C
27036 Excision of hip joint/muscle C
27054 Removal of hip joint lining C
27070 Partial removal of hip bone C
27071 Partial removal of hip bone C
27075 Extensive hip surgery C
27076 Extensive hip surgery C
27077 Extensive hip surgery C
27078 Extensive hip surgery C
27079 Extensive hip surgery C
27090 Removal of hip prosthesis C
27091 Removal of hip prosthesis C
27120 Reconstruction of hip socket C
27122 Reconstruction of hip socket C
27125 Partial hip replacement C
27130 Total hip arthroplasty C
27132 Total hip arthroplasty C
27134 Revise hip joint replacement C
27137 Revise hip joint replacement C
27138 Revise hip joint replacement C
27140 Transplant femur ridge C
27146 Incision of hip bone C
27147 Revision of hip bone C
27151 Incision of hip bones C
27156 Revision of hip bones C
27158 Revision of pelvis C
27161 Incision of neck of femur C
27165 Incision/fixation of femur C
27170 Repair/graft femur head/neck C
27175 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27176 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27177 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27178 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27179 Revise head/neck of femur C
27181 Treat slipped epiphysis C
27185 Revision of femur epiphysis C
27187 Reinforce hip bones C
27215 Treat pelvic fracture(s) C
27217 Treat pelvic ring fracture C
27218 Treat pelvic ring fracture C
27222 Treat hip socket fracture C
27226 Treat hip wall fracture C
27227 Treat hip fracture(s) C
27228 Treat hip fracture(s) C
27232 Treat thigh fracture C
27236 Treat thigh fracture C
27240 Treat thigh fracture C
27244 Treat thigh fracture C
27245 Treat thigh fracture C
27248 Treat thigh fracture C
27253 Treat hip dislocation C
27254 Treat hip dislocation C
27258 Treat hip dislocation C
27259 Treat hip dislocation C
27280 Fusion of sacroiliac joint C
27282 Fusion of pubic bones C
27284 Fusion of hip joint C
27286 Fusion of hip joint C
27290 Amputation of leg at hip C
27295 Amputation of leg at hip C
27303 Drainage of bone lesion C
27365 Extensive leg surgery C
27445 Revision of knee joint C
27447 Total knee arthroplasty C
27448 Incision of thigh C
27450 Incision of thigh C
27454 Realignment of thigh bone C
27455 Realignment of knee C
27457 Realignment of knee C
27465 Shortening of thigh bone C
27466 Lengthening of thigh bone C
27468 Shorten/lengthen thighs C
27470 Repair of thigh C
27472 Repair/graft of thigh C
27477 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27479 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27485 Surgery to stop leg growth C
27486 Revise/replace knee joint C
27487 Revise/replace knee joint C
27488 Removal of knee prosthesis C
27495 Reinforce thigh C
27506 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27507 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27511 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27513 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27514 Treatment of thigh fracture C
27519 Treat thigh fx growth plate C
27535 Treat knee fracture C
27536 Treat knee fracture C
27540 Treat knee fracture C
27556 Treat knee dislocation C
27557 Treat knee dislocation C
27558 Treat knee dislocation C
27580 Fusion of knee C
27590 Amputate leg at thigh C
27591 Amputate leg at thigh C
27592 Amputate leg at thigh C
27596 Amputation follow-up surgery C
27598 Amputate lower leg at knee C
27645 Extensive lower leg surgery C
27646 Extensive lower leg surgery C
27702 Reconstruct ankle joint C
27703 Reconstruction, ankle joint C
27712 Realignment of lower leg C
27715 Revision of lower leg C
27720 Repair of tibia C
27722 Repair/graft of tibia C
27724 Repair/graft of tibia C
27725 Repair of lower leg C
27727 Repair of lower leg C
27880 Amputation of lower leg C
27881 Amputation of lower leg C
27882 Amputation of lower leg C
27886 Amputation follow-up surgery C
27888 Amputation of foot at ankle C
28800 Amputation of midfoot C
28805 Amputation thru metatarsal C
31225 Removal of upper jaw C
31230 Removal of upper jaw C
31290 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg C
31291 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surg C
31360 Removal of larynx C
31365 Removal of larynx C
31367 Partial removal of larynx C
31368 Partial removal of larynx C
31370 Partial removal of larynx C
31375 Partial removal of larynx C
31380 Partial removal of larynx C
31382 Partial removal of larynx C
31390 Removal of larynx pharynx C
31395 Reconstruct larynx pharynx C
31584 Treat larynx fracture C
31587 Revision of larynx C
31725 Clearance of airways C
31760 Repair of windpipe C
31766 Reconstruction of windpipe C
31770 Repair/graft of bronchus C
31775 Reconstruct bronchus C
31780 Reconstruct windpipe C
31781 Reconstruct windpipe C
31786 Remove windpipe lesion C
31800 Repair of windpipe injury C
31805 Repair of windpipe injury C
32035 Exploration of chest C
32036 Exploration of chest C
32095 Biopsy through chest wall C
32100 Exploration/biopsy of chest C
32110 Explore/repair chest C
32120 Re-exploration of chest C
32124 Explore chest free adhesions C
32140 Removal of lung lesion(s) C
32141 Remove/treat lung lesions C
32150 Removal of lung lesion(s) C
32151 Remove lung foreign body C
32160 Open chest heart massage C
32200 Drain, open, lung lesion C
32215 Treat chest lining C
32220 Release of lung C
32225 Partial release of lung C
32310 Removal of chest lining C
32320 Free/remove chest lining C
32402 Open biopsy chest lining C
32440 Removal of lung C
32442 Sleeve pneumonectomy C
32445 Removal of lung C
32480 Partial removal of lung C
32482 Bilobectomy C
32484 Segmentectomy C
32486 Sleeve lobectomy C
32488 Completion pneumonectomy C
32491 Lung volume reduction C
32500 Partial removal of lung C
32501 Repair bronchus add-on C
32503 Resect apical lung tumor C
32504 Resect apical lung tum/chest C
32540 Removal of lung lesion C
32650 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32651 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32652 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32653 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32654 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32655 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32656 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32657 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32658 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32659 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32660 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32661 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32662 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32663 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32664 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32665 Thoracoscopy, surgical C
32800 Repair lung hernia C
32810 Close chest after drainage C
32815 Close bronchial fistula C
32820 Reconstruct injured chest C
32850 Donor pneumonectomy C
32851 Lung transplant, single C
32852 Lung transplant with bypass C
32853 Lung transplant, double C
32854 Lung transplant with bypass C
32855 Prepare donor lung, single C
32856 Prepare donor lung, double C
32900 Removal of rib(s) C
32905 Revise repair chest wall C
32906 Revise repair chest wall C
32940 Revision of lung C
32997 Total lung lavage C
33015 Incision of heart sac C
33020 Incision of heart sac C
33025 Incision of heart sac C
33030 Partial removal of heart sac C
33031 Partial removal of heart sac C
33050 Removal of heart sac lesion C
33120 Removal of heart lesion C
33130 Removal of heart lesion C
33140 Heart revascularize (tmr) C
33141 Heart tmr w/other procedure C
33200 Insertion of heart pacemaker C
33201 Insertion of heart pacemaker C
33236 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33237 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33238 Remove electrode/thoracotomy C
33243 Remove eltrd/thoracotomy C
33245 Insert epic eltrd pace-defib C
33246 Insert epic eltrd/generator C
33250 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33251 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33253 Reconstruct atria C
33261 Ablate heart dysrhythm focus C
33300 Repair of heart wound C
33305 Repair of heart wound C
33310 Exploratory heart surgery C
33315 Exploratory heart surgery C
33320 Repair major blood vessel(s) C
33321 Repair major vessel C
33322 Repair major blood vessel(s) C
33330 Insert major vessel graft C
33332 Insert major vessel graft C
33335 Insert major vessel graft C
33400 Repair of aortic valve C
33401 Valvuloplasty, open C
33403 Valvuloplasty, w/cp bypass C
33404 Prepare heart-aorta conduit C
33405 Replacement of aortic valve C
33406 Replacement of aortic valve C
33410 Replacement of aortic valve C
33411 Replacement of aortic valve C
33412 Replacement of aortic valve C
33413 Replacement of aortic valve C
33414 Repair of aortic valve C
33415 Revision, subvalvular tissue C
33416 Revise ventricle muscle C
33417 Repair of aortic valve C
33420 Revision of mitral valve C
33422 Revision of mitral valve C
33425 Repair of mitral valve C
33426 Repair of mitral valve C
33427 Repair of mitral valve C
33430 Replacement of mitral valve C
33460 Revision of tricuspid valve C
33463 Valvuloplasty, tricuspid C
33464 Valvuloplasty, tricuspid C
33465 Replace tricuspid valve C
33468 Revision of tricuspid valve C
33470 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33471 Valvotomy, pulmonary valve C
33472 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33474 Revision of pulmonary valve C
33475 Replacement, pulmonary valve C
33476 Revision of heart chamber C
33478 Revision of heart chamber C
33496 Repair, prosth valve clot C
33500 Repair heart vessel fistula C
33501 Repair heart vessel fistula C
33502 Coronary artery correction C
33503 Coronary artery graft C
33504 Coronary artery graft C
33505 Repair artery w/tunnel C
33506 Repair artery, translocation C
33507 Repair art, intramural C
33510 CABG, vein, single C
33511 CABG, vein, two C
33512 CABG, vein, three C
33513 CABG, vein, four C
33514 CABG, vein, five C
33516 Cabg, vein, six or more C
33517 CABG, artery-vein, single C
33518 CABG, artery-vein, two C
33519 CABG, artery-vein, three C
33521 CABG, artery-vein, four C
33522 CABG, artery-vein, five C
33523 Cabg, art-vein, six or more C
33530 Coronary artery, bypass/reop C
33533 CABG, arterial, single C
33534 CABG, arterial, two C
33535 CABG, arterial, three C
33536 Cabg, arterial, four or more C
33542 Removal of heart lesion C
33545 Repair of heart damage C
33548 Restore/remodel, ventricle C
33572 Open coronary endarterectomy C
33600 Closure of valve C
33602 Closure of valve C
33606 Anastomosis/artery-aorta C
33608 Repair anomaly w/conduit C
33610 Repair by enlargement C
33611 Repair double ventricle C
33612 Repair double ventricle C
33615 Repair, modified fontan C
33617 Repair single ventricle C
33619 Repair single ventricle C
33641 Repair heart septum defect C
33645 Revision of heart veins C
33647 Repair heart septum defects C
33660 Repair of heart defects C
33665 Repair of heart defects C
33670 Repair of heart chambers C
33681 Repair heart septum defect C
33684 Repair heart septum defect C
33688 Repair heart septum defect C
33690 Reinforce pulmonary artery C
33692 Repair of heart defects C
33694 Repair of heart defects C
33697 Repair of heart defects C
33702 Repair of heart defects C
33710 Repair of heart defects C
33720 Repair of heart defect C
33722 Repair of heart defect C
33730 Repair heart-vein defect(s) C
33732 Repair heart-vein defect C
33735 Revision of heart chamber C
33736 Revision of heart chamber C
33737 Revision of heart chamber C
33750 Major vessel shunt C
33755 Major vessel shunt C
33762 Major vessel shunt C
33764 Major vessel shunt graft C
33766 Major vessel shunt C
33767 Major vessel shunt C
33768 Cavopulmonary shunting C
33770 Repair great vessels defect C
33771 Repair great vessels defect C
33774 Repair great vessels defect C
33775 Repair great vessels defect C
33776 Repair great vessels defect C
33777 Repair great vessels defect C
33778 Repair great vessels defect C
33779 Repair great vessels defect C
33780 Repair great vessels defect C
33781 Repair great vessels defect C
33786 Repair arterial trunk C
33788 Revision of pulmonary artery C
33800 Aortic suspension C
33802 Repair vessel defect C
33803 Repair vessel defect C
33813 Repair septal defect C
33814 Repair septal defect C
33820 Revise major vessel C
33822 Revise major vessel C
33824 Revise major vessel C
33840 Remove aorta constriction C
33845 Remove aorta constriction C
33851 Remove aorta constriction C
33852 Repair septal defect C
33853 Repair septal defect C
33860 Ascending aortic graft C
33861 Ascending aortic graft C
33863 Ascending aortic graft C
33870 Transverse aortic arch graft C
33875 Thoracic aortic graft C
33877 Thoracoabdominal graft C
33880 Endovasc taa repr incl subcl C
33881 Endovasc taa repr w/o subcl C
33883 Insert endovasc prosth, taa C
33884 Endovasc prosth, taa, add-on C
33886 Endovasc prosth, delayed C
33889 Artery transpose/endovas taa C
33891 Car-car bp grft/endovas taa C
33910 Remove lung artery emboli C
33915 Remove lung artery emboli C
33916 Surgery of great vessel C
33917 Repair pulmonary artery C
33920 Repair pulmonary atresia C
33922 Transect pulmonary artery C
33924 Remove pulmonary shunt C
33925 Rpr pul art unifocal w/o cpb C
33926 Repr pul art, unifocal w/cpb C
33930 Removal of donor heart/lung C
33933 Prepare donor heart/lung C
33935 Transplantation, heart/lung C
33940 Removal of donor heart C
33944 Prepare donor heart C
33945 Transplantation of heart C
33960 External circulation assist C
33961 External circulation assist C
33967 Insert ia percut device C
33968 Remove aortic assist device C
33970 Aortic circulation assist C
33971 Aortic circulation assist C
33973 Insert balloon device C
33974 Remove intra-aortic balloon C
33975 Implant ventricular device C
33976 Implant ventricular device C
33977 Remove ventricular device C
33978 Remove ventricular device C
33979 Insert intracorporeal device C
33980 Remove intracorporeal device C
34001 Removal of artery clot C
34051 Removal of artery clot C
34151 Removal of artery clot C
34401 Removal of vein clot C
34451 Removal of vein clot C
34502 Reconstruct vena cava C
34800 Endovas aaa repr w/sm tube C
34802 Endovas aaa repr w/2-p part C
34803 Endovas aaa repr w/3-p part C
34804 Endovas aaa repr w/1-p part C
34805 Endovas aaa repr w/long tube C
34808 Endovas iliac a device addon C
34812 Xpose for endoprosth, femorl C
34813 Femoral endovas graft add-on C
34820 Xpose for endoprosth, iliac C
34825 Endovasc extend prosth, init C
34826 Endovasc exten prosth, add'l C
34830 Open aortic tube prosth repr C
34831 Open aortoiliac prosth repr C
34832 Open aortofemor prosth repr C
34833 Xpose for endoprosth, iliac C
34834 Xpose, endoprosth, brachial C
34900 Endovasc iliac repr w/graft C
35001 Repair defect of artery C
35002 Repair artery rupture, neck C
35005 Repair defect of artery C
35013 Repair artery rupture, arm C
35021 Repair defect of artery C
35022 Repair artery rupture, chest C
35045 Repair defect of arm artery C
35081 Repair defect of artery C
35082 Repair artery rupture, aorta C
35091 Repair defect of artery C
35092 Repair artery rupture, aorta C
35102 Repair defect of artery C
35103 Repair artery rupture, groin C
35111 Repair defect of artery C
35112 Repair artery rupture,spleen C
35121 Repair defect of artery C
35122 Repair artery rupture, belly C
35131 Repair defect of artery C
35132 Repair artery rupture, groin C
35141 Repair defect of artery C
35142 Repair artery rupture, thigh C
35151 Repair defect of artery C
35152 Repair artery rupture, knee C
35182 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35189 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35211 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35216 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35221 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35241 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35246 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35251 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35271 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35276 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35281 Repair blood vessel lesion C
35301 Rechanneling of artery C
35311 Rechanneling of artery C
35331 Rechanneling of artery C
35341 Rechanneling of artery C
35351 Rechanneling of artery C
35355 Rechanneling of artery C
35361 Rechanneling of artery C
35363 Rechanneling of artery C
35371 Rechanneling of artery C
35372 Rechanneling of artery C
35381 Rechanneling of artery C
35390 Reoperation, carotid add-on C
35400 Angioscopy C
35450 Repair arterial blockage C
35452 Repair arterial blockage C
35454 Repair arterial blockage C
35456 Repair arterial blockage C
35480 Atherectomy, open C
35481 Atherectomy, open C
35482 Atherectomy, open C
35483 Atherectomy, open C
35501 Artery bypass graft C
35506 Artery bypass graft C
35507 Artery bypass graft C
35508 Artery bypass graft C
35509 Artery bypass graft C
35510 Artery bypass graft C
35511 Artery bypass graft C
35512 Artery bypass graft C
35515 Artery bypass graft C
35516 Artery bypass graft C
35518 Artery bypass graft C
35521 Artery bypass graft C
35522 Artery bypass graft C
35525 Artery bypass graft C
35526 Artery bypass graft C
35531 Artery bypass graft C
35533 Artery bypass graft C
35536 Artery bypass graft C
35541 Artery bypass graft C
35546 Artery bypass graft C
35548 Artery bypass graft C
35549 Artery bypass graft C
35551 Artery bypass graft C
35556 Artery bypass graft C
35558 Artery bypass graft C
35560 Artery bypass graft C
35563 Artery bypass graft C
35565 Artery bypass graft C
35566 Artery bypass graft C
35571 Artery bypass graft C
35583 Vein bypass graft C
35585 Vein bypass graft C
35587 Vein bypass graft C
35600 Harvest artery for cabg C
35601 Artery bypass graft C
35606 Artery bypass graft C
35612 Artery bypass graft C
35616 Artery bypass graft C
35621 Artery bypass graft C
35623 Bypass graft, not vein C
35626 Artery bypass graft C
35631 Artery bypass graft C
35636 Artery bypass graft C
35641 Artery bypass graft C
35642 Artery bypass graft C
35645 Artery bypass graft C
35646 Artery bypass graft C
35647 Artery bypass graft C
35650 Artery bypass graft C
35651 Artery bypass graft C
35654 Artery bypass graft C
35656 Artery bypass graft C
35661 Artery bypass graft C
35663 Artery bypass graft C
35665 Artery bypass graft C
35666 Artery bypass graft C
35671 Artery bypass graft C
35681 Composite bypass graft C
35682 Composite bypass graft C
35683 Composite bypass graft C
35691 Arterial transposition C
35693 Arterial transposition C
35694 Arterial transposition C
35695 Arterial transposition C
35697 Reimplant artery each C
35700 Reoperation, bypass graft C
35701 Exploration, carotid artery C
35721 Exploration, femoral artery C
35741 Exploration popliteal artery C
35800 Explore neck vessels C
35820 Explore chest vessels C
35840 Explore abdominal vessels C
35870 Repair vessel graft defect C
35901 Excision, graft, neck C
35905 Excision, graft, thorax C
35907 Excision, graft, abdomen C
36660 Insertion catheter, artery C
36822 Insertion of cannula(s) C
36823 Insertion of cannula(s) C
37140 Revision of circulation C
37145 Revision of circulation C
37160 Revision of circulation C
37180 Revision of circulation C
37181 Splice spleen/kidney veins C
37182 Insert hepatic shunt (tips) C
37215 Transcath stent, cca w/eps C
37216 Transcath stent, cca w/o eps C
37616 Ligation of chest artery C
37617 Ligation of abdomen artery C
37618 Ligation of extremity artery C
37660 Revision of major vein C
37788 Revascularization, penis C
38100 Removal of spleen, total C
38101 Removal of spleen, partial C
38102 Removal of spleen, total C
38115 Repair of ruptured spleen C
38380 Thoracic duct procedure C
38381 Thoracic duct procedure C
38382 Thoracic duct procedure C
38562 Removal, pelvic lymph nodes C
38564 Removal, abdomen lymph nodes C
38724 Removal of lymph nodes, neck C
38746 Remove thoracic lymph nodes C
38747 Remove abdominal lymph nodes C
38765 Remove groin lymph nodes C
38770 Remove pelvis lymph nodes C
38780 Remove abdomen lymph nodes C
39000 Exploration of chest C
39010 Exploration of chest C
39200 Removal chest lesion C
39220 Removal chest lesion C
39499 Chest procedure C
39501 Repair diaphragm laceration C
39502 Repair paraesophageal hernia C
39503 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39520 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39530 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39531 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39540 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39541 Repair of diaphragm hernia C
39545 Revision of diaphragm C
39560 Resect diaphragm, simple C
39561 Resect diaphragm, complex C
39599 Diaphragm surgery procedure C
41130 Partial removal of tongue C
41135 Tongue and neck surgery C
41140 Removal of tongue C
41145 Tongue removal, neck surgery C
41150 Tongue, mouth, jaw surgery C
41153 Tongue, mouth, neck surgery C
41155 Tongue, jaw, neck surgery C
42426 Excise parotid gland/lesion C
42845 Extensive surgery of throat C
42894 Revision of pharyngeal walls C
42953 Repair throat, esophagus C
42961 Control throat bleeding C
42971 Control nose/throat bleeding C
43045 Incision of esophagus C
43100 Excision of esophagus lesion C
43101 Excision of esophagus lesion C
43107 Removal of esophagus C
43108 Removal of esophagus C
43112 Removal of esophagus C
43113 Removal of esophagus C
43116 Partial removal of esophagus C
43117 Partial removal of esophagus C
43118 Partial removal of esophagus C
43121 Partial removal of esophagus C
43122 Partial removal of esophagus C
43123 Partial removal of esophagus C
43124 Removal of esophagus C
43135 Removal of esophagus pouch C
43300 Repair of esophagus C
43305 Repair esophagus and fistula C
43310 Repair of esophagus C
43312 Repair esophagus and fistula C
43313 Esophagoplasty congenital C
43314 Tracheo-esophagoplasty cong C
43320 Fuse esophagus stomach C
43324 Revise esophagus stomach C
43325 Revise esophagus stomach C
43326 Revise esophagus stomach C
43330 Repair of esophagus C
43331 Repair of esophagus C
43340 Fuse esophagus intestine C
43341 Fuse esophagus intestine C
43350 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43351 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43352 Surgical opening, esophagus C
43360 Gastrointestinal repair C
43361 Gastrointestinal repair C
43400 Ligate esophagus veins C
43401 Esophagus surgery for veins C
43405 Ligate/staple esophagus C
43410 Repair esophagus wound C
43415 Repair esophagus wound C
43420 Repair esophagus opening C
43425 Repair esophagus opening C
43460 Pressure treatment esophagus C
43496 Free jejunum flap, microvasc C
43500 Surgical opening of stomach C
43501 Surgical repair of stomach C
43502 Surgical repair of stomach C
43520 Incision of pyloric muscle C
43605 Biopsy of stomach C
43610 Excision of stomach lesion C
43611 Excision of stomach lesion C
43620 Removal of stomach C
43621 Removal of stomach C
43622 Removal of stomach C
43631 Removal of stomach, partial C
43632 Removal of stomach, partial C
43633 Removal of stomach, partial C
43634 Removal of stomach, partial C
43635 Removal of stomach, partial C
43640 Vagotomy pylorus repair C
43641 Vagotomy pylorus repair C
43644 Lap gastric bypass/roux-en-y C
43645 Lap gastr bypass incl smll i C
43770 Lap, place gastr adjust band C
43771 Lap, revise adjust gast band C
43772 Lap, remove adjust gast band C
43773 Lap, change adjust gast band C
43774 Lap remov adj gast band/port C
43800 Reconstruction of pylorus C
43810 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43820 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43825 Fusion of stomach and bowel C
43832 Place gastrostomy tube C
43840 Repair of stomach lesion C
43842 V-band gastroplasty C
43843 Gastroplasty w/o v-band C
43845 Gastroplasty duodenal switch C
43846 Gastric bypass for obesity C
43847 Gastric bypass incl small i C
43848 Revision gastroplasty C
43850 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43855 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43860 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43865 Revise stomach-bowel fusion C
43880 Repair stomach-bowel fistula C
44005 Freeing of bowel adhesion C
44010 Incision of small bowel C
44015 Insert needle cath bowel C
44020 Explore small intestine C
44021 Decompress small bowel C
44025 Incision of large bowel C
44050 Reduce bowel obstruction C
44055 Correct malrotation of bowel C
44110 Excise intestine lesion(s) C
44111 Excision of bowel lesion(s) C
44120 Removal of small intestine C
44121 Removal of small intestine C
44125 Removal of small intestine C
44126 Enterectomy w/o taper, cong C
44127 Enterectomy w/taper, cong C
44128 Enterectomy cong, add-on C
44130 Bowel to bowel fusion C
44132 Enterectomy, cadaver donor C
44133 Enterectomy, live donor C
44135 Intestine transplnt, cadaver C
44136 Intestine transplant, live C
44137 Remove intestinal allograft C
44139 Mobilization of colon C
44140 Partial removal of colon C
44141 Partial removal of colon C
44143 Partial removal of colon C
44144 Partial removal of colon C
44145 Partial removal of colon C
44146 Partial removal of colon C
44147 Partial removal of colon C
44150 Removal of colon C
44151 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44152 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44153 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44155 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44156 Removal of colon/ileostomy C
44160 Removal of colon C
44187 Lap, ileo/jejuno-stomy C
44188 Lap, colostomy C
44202 Lap, enterectomy C
44203 Lap resect s/intestine, addl C
44204 Laparo partial colectomy C
44205 Lap colectomy part w/ileum C
44210 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44211 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44212 Laparo total proctocolectomy C
44227 Lap, close enterostomy C
44300 Open bowel to skin C
44310 Ileostomy/jejunostomy C
44314 Revision of ileostomy C
44316 Devise bowel pouch C
44320 Colostomy C
44322 Colostomy with biopsies C
44345 Revision of colostomy C
44346 Revision of colostomy C
44602 Suture, small intestine C
44603 Suture, small intestine C
44604 Suture, large intestine C
44605 Repair of bowel lesion C
44615 Intestinal stricturoplasty C
44620 Repair bowel opening C
44625 Repair bowel opening C
44626 Repair bowel opening C
44640 Repair bowel-skin fistula C
44650 Repair bowel fistula C
44660 Repair bowel-bladder fistula C
44661 Repair bowel-bladder fistula C
44680 Surgical revision, intestine C
44700 Suspend bowel w/prosthesis C
44715 Prepare donor intestine C
44720 Prep donor intestine/venous C
44721 Prep donor intestine/artery C
44800 Excision of bowel pouch C
44820 Excision of mesentery lesion C
44850 Repair of mesentery C
44899 Bowel surgery procedure C
44900 Drain app abscess, open C
44950 Appendectomy C
44955 Appendectomy add-on C
44960 Appendectomy C
45110 Removal of rectum C
45111 Partial removal of rectum C
45112 Removal of rectum C
45113 Partial proctectomy C
45114 Partial removal of rectum C
45116 Partial removal of rectum C
45119 Remove rectum w/reservoir C
45120 Removal of rectum C
45121 Removal of rectum and colon C
45123 Partial proctectomy C
45126 Pelvic exenteration C
45130 Excision of rectal prolapse C
45135 Excision of rectal prolapse C
45136 Excise ileoanal reservior C
45395 Lap, removal of rectum C
45397 Lap, remove rectum w/pouch C
45400 Laparoscopic proctopexy C
45402 Lap proctopexy w/sig resect C
45540 Correct rectal prolapse C
45550 Repair rectum/remove sigmoid C
45562 Exploration/repair of rectum C
45563 Exploration/repair of rectum C
45800 Repair rect/bladder fistula C
45805 Repair fistula w/colostomy C
45820 Repair rectourethral fistula C
45825 Repair fistula w/colostomy C
46705 Repair of anal stricture C
46710 Repr per/vag pouch sngl proc C
46712 Repr per/vag pouch dbl proc C
46715 Rep perf anoper fistu C
46716 Rep perf anoper/vestib fistu C
46730 Construction of absent anus C
46735 Construction of absent anus C
46740 Construction of absent anus C
46742 Repair of imperforated anus C
46744 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46746 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46748 Repair of cloacal anomaly C
46751 Repair of anal sphincter C
47010 Open drainage, liver lesion C
47015 Inject/aspirate liver cyst C
47100 Wedge biopsy of liver C
47120 Partial removal of liver C
47122 Extensive removal of liver C
47125 Partial removal of liver C
47130 Partial removal of liver C
47133 Removal of donor liver C
47135 Transplantation of liver C
47136 Transplantation of liver C
47140 Partial removal, donor liver C
47141 Partial removal, donor liver C
47142 Partial removal, donor liver C
47143 Prep donor liver, whole C
47144 Prep donor liver, 3-segment C
47145 Prep donor liver, lobe split C
47146 Prep donor liver/venous C
47147 Prep donor liver/arterial C
47300 Surgery for liver lesion C
47350 Repair liver wound C
47360 Repair liver wound C
47361 Repair liver wound C
47362 Repair liver wound C
47380 Open ablate liver tumor rf C
47381 Open ablate liver tumor cryo C
47400 Incision of liver duct C
47420 Incision of bile duct C
47425 Incision of bile duct C
47460 Incise bile duct sphincter C
47480 Incision of gallbladder C
47550 Bile duct endoscopy add-on C
47570 Laparo cholecystoenterostomy C
47600 Removal of gallbladder C
47605 Removal of gallbladder C
47610 Removal of gallbladder C
47612 Removal of gallbladder C
47620 Removal of gallbladder C
47700 Exploration of bile ducts C
47701 Bile duct revision C
47711 Excision of bile duct tumor C
47712 Excision of bile duct tumor C
47715 Excision of bile duct cyst C
47716 Fusion of bile duct cyst C
47720 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47721 Fuse upper gi structures C
47740 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47741 Fuse gallbladder bowel C
47760 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47765 Fuse liver ducts bowel C
47780 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47785 Fuse bile ducts and bowel C
47800 Reconstruction of bile ducts C
47801 Placement, bile duct support C
47802 Fuse liver duct intestine C
47900 Suture bile duct injury C
48000 Drainage of abdomen C
48001 Placement of drain, pancreas C
48005 Resect/debride pancreas C
48020 Removal of pancreatic stone C
48100 Biopsy of pancreas, open C
48120 Removal of pancreas lesion C
48140 Partial removal of pancreas C
48145 Partial removal of pancreas C
48146 Pancreatectomy C
48148 Removal of pancreatic duct C
48150 Partial removal of pancreas C
48152 Pancreatectomy C
48153 Pancreatectomy C
48154 Pancreatectomy C
48155 Removal of pancreas C
48180 Fuse pancreas and bowel C
48400 Injection, intraop add-on C
48500 Surgery of pancreatic cyst C
48510 Drain pancreatic pseudocyst C
48520 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel C
48540 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel C
48545 Pancreatorrhaphy C
48547 Duodenal exclusion C
48551 Prep donor pancreas C
48552 Prep donor pancreas/venous C
48554 Transpl allograft pancreas C
48556 Removal, allograft pancreas C
49000 Exploration of abdomen C
49002 Reopening of abdomen C
49010 Exploration behind abdomen C
49020 Drain abdominal abscess C
49040 Drain, open, abdom abscess C
49060 Drain, open, retrop abscess C
49062 Drain to peritoneal cavity C
49201 Remove abdom lesion, complex C
49215 Excise sacral spine tumor C
49220 Multiple surgery, abdomen C
49255 Removal of omentum C
49425 Insert abdomen-venous drain C
49428 Ligation of shunt C
49605 Repair umbilical lesion C
49606 Repair umbilical lesion C
49610 Repair umbilical lesion C
49611 Repair umbilical lesion C
49900 Repair of abdominal wall C
49904 Omental flap, extra-abdom C
49905 Omental flap, intra-abdom C
49906 Free omental flap, microvasc C
50010 Exploration of kidney C
50040 Drainage of kidney C
50045 Exploration of kidney C
50060 Removal of kidney stone C
50065 Incision of kidney C
50070 Incision of kidney C
50075 Removal of kidney stone C
50100 Revise kidney blood vessels C
50120 Exploration of kidney C
50125 Explore and drain kidney C
50130 Removal of kidney stone C
50135 Exploration of kidney C
50205 Biopsy of kidney C
50220 Remove kidney, open C
50225 Removal kidney open, complex C
50230 Removal kidney open, radical C
50234 Removal of kidney ureter C
50236 Removal of kidney ureter C
50240 Partial removal of kidney C
50250 Cryoablate renal mass open C
50280 Removal of kidney lesion C
50290 Removal of kidney lesion C
50300 Remove cadaver donor kidney C
50320 Remove kidney, living donor C
50323 Prep cadaver renal allograft C
50325 Prep donor renal graft C
50327 Prep renal graft/venous C
50328 Prep renal graft/arterial C
50329 Prep renal graft/ureteral C
50340 Removal of kidney C
50360 Transplantation of kidney C
50365 Transplantation of kidney C
50370 Remove transplanted kidney C
50380 Reimplantation of kidney C
50400 Revision of kidney/ureter C
50405 Revision of kidney/ureter C
50500 Repair of kidney wound C
50520 Close kidney-skin fistula C
50525 Repair renal-abdomen fistula C
50526 Repair renal-abdomen fistula C
50540 Revision of horseshoe kidney C
50545 Laparo radical nephrectomy C
50546 Laparoscopic nephrectomy C
50547 Laparo removal donor kidney C
50548 Laparo remove w/ureter C
50580 Kidney endoscopy treatment C
50600 Exploration of ureter C
50605 Insert ureteral support C
50610 Removal of ureter stone C
50620 Removal of ureter stone C
50630 Removal of ureter stone C
50650 Removal of ureter C
50660 Removal of ureter C
50700 Revision of ureter C
50715 Release of ureter C
50722 Release of ureter C
50725 Release/revise ureter C
50727 Revise ureter C
50728 Revise ureter C
50740 Fusion of ureter kidney C
50750 Fusion of ureter kidney C
50760 Fusion of ureters C
50770 Splicing of ureters C
50780 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50782 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50783 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50785 Reimplant ureter in bladder C
50800 Implant ureter in bowel C
50810 Fusion of ureter bowel C
50815 Urine shunt to intestine C
50820 Construct bowel bladder C
50825 Construct bowel bladder C
50830 Revise urine flow C
50840 Replace ureter by bowel C
50845 Appendico-vesicostomy C
50860 Transplant ureter to skin C
50900 Repair of ureter C
50920 Closure ureter/skin fistula C
50930 Closure ureter/bowel fistula C
50940 Release of ureter C
51060 Removal of ureter stone C
51525 Removal of bladder lesion C
51530 Removal of bladder lesion C
51535 Repair of ureter lesion C
51550 Partial removal of bladder C
51555 Partial removal of bladder C
51565 Revise bladder ureter(s) C
51570 Removal of bladder C
51575 Removal of bladder nodes C
51580 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51585 Removal of bladder nodes C
51590 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51595 Remove bladder/revise tract C
51596 Remove bladder/create pouch C
51597 Removal of pelvic structures C
51800 Revision of bladder/urethra C
51820 Revision of urinary tract C
51840 Attach bladder/urethra C
51841 Attach bladder/urethra C
51845 Repair bladder neck C
51860 Repair of bladder wound C
51865 Repair of bladder wound C
51900 Repair bladder/vagina lesion C
51920 Close bladder-uterus fistula C
51925 Hysterectomy/bladder repair C
51940 Correction of bladder defect C
51960 Revision of bladder bowel C
51980 Construct bladder opening C
53415 Reconstruction of urethra C
53448 Remov/replc ur sphinctr comp C
54125 Removal of penis C
54130 Remove penis nodes C
54135 Remove penis nodes C
54332 Revise penis/urethra C
54336 Revise penis/urethra C
54390 Repair penis and bladder C
54411 Remov/replc penis pros, comp C
54417 Remv/replc penis pros, compl C
54430 Revision of penis C
54535 Extensive testis surgery C
54650 Orchiopexy (Fowler-Stephens) C
55605 Incise sperm duct pouch C
55650 Remove sperm duct pouch C
55801 Removal of prostate C
55810 Extensive prostate surgery C
55812 Extensive prostate surgery C
55815 Extensive prostate surgery C
55821 Removal of prostate C
55831 Removal of prostate C
55840 Extensive prostate surgery C
55842 Extensive prostate surgery C
55845 Extensive prostate surgery C
55862 Extensive prostate surgery C
55865 Extensive prostate surgery C
55866 Laparo radical prostatectomy C
56630 Extensive vulva surgery C
56631 Extensive vulva surgery C
56632 Extensive vulva surgery C
56633 Extensive vulva surgery C
56634 Extensive vulva surgery C
56637 Extensive vulva surgery C
56640 Extensive vulva surgery C
57110 Remove vagina wall, complete C
57111 Remove vagina tissue, compl C
57112 Vaginectomy w/nodes, compl C
57270 Repair of bowel pouch C
57280 Suspension of vagina C
57282 Colpopexy, extraperitoneal C
57283 Colpopexy, intraperitoneal C
57305 Repair rectum-vagina fistula C
57307 Fistula repair colostomy C
57308 Fistula repair, transperine C
57311 Repair urethrovaginal lesion C
57531 Removal of cervix, radical C
57540 Removal of residual cervix C
57545 Remove cervix/repair pelvis C
58140 Myomectomy abdom method C
58146 Myomectomy abdom complex C
58150 Total hysterectomy C
58152 Total hysterectomy C
58180 Partial hysterectomy C
58200 Extensive hysterectomy C
58210 Extensive hysterectomy C
58240 Removal of pelvis contents C
58260 Vaginal hysterectomy C
58262 Vag hyst including t/o C
58263 Vag hyst w/t/o vag repair C
58267 Vag hyst w/urinary repair C
58270 Vag hyst w/enterocele repair C
58275 Hysterectomy/revise vagina C
58280 Hysterectomy/revise vagina C
58285 Extensive hysterectomy C
58290 Vag hyst complex C
58291 Vag hyst incl t/o, complex C
58292 Vag hyst t/o repair, compl C
58293 Vag hyst w/uro repair, compl C
58294 Vag hyst w/enterocele, compl C
58400 Suspension of uterus C
58410 Suspension of uterus C
58520 Repair of ruptured uterus C
58540 Revision of uterus C
58605 Division of fallopian tube C
58611 Ligate oviduct(s) add-on C
58700 Removal of fallopian tube C
58720 Removal of ovary/tube(s) C
58740 Revise fallopian tube(s) C
58750 Repair oviduct C
58752 Revise ovarian tube(s) C
58760 Remove tubal obstruction C
58805 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s) C
58822 Drain ovary abscess, percut C
58825 Transposition, ovary(s) C
58940 Removal of ovary(s) C
58943 Removal of ovary(s) C
58950 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58951 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58952 Resect ovarian malignancy C
58953 Tah, rad dissect for debulk C
58954 Tah rad debulk/lymph remove C
58956 Bso, omentectomy w/tah C
58960 Exploration of abdomen C
59120 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59121 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59130 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59135 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59136 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59140 Treat ectopic pregnancy C
59325 Revision of cervix C
59350 Repair of uterus C
59514 Cesarean delivery only C
59525 Remove uterus after cesarean C
59620 Attempted vbac delivery only C
59830 Treat uterus infection C
59850 Abortion C
59851 Abortion C
59852 Abortion C
59855 Abortion C
59856 Abortion C
59857 Abortion C
60254 Extensive thyroid surgery C
60270 Removal of thyroid C
60271 Removal of thyroid C
60502 Re-explore parathyroids C
60505 Explore parathyroid glands C
60520 Removal of thymus gland C
60521 Removal of thymus gland C
60522 Removal of thymus gland C
60540 Explore adrenal gland C
60545 Explore adrenal gland C
60600 Remove carotid body lesion C
60605 Remove carotid body lesion C
60650 Laparoscopy adrenalectomy C
61105 Twist drill hole C
61107 Drill skull for implantation C
61108 Drill skull for drainage C
61120 Burr hole for puncture C
61140 Pierce skull for biopsy C
61150 Pierce skull for drainage C
61151 Pierce skull for drainage C
61154 Pierce skull remove clot C
61156 Pierce skull for drainage C
61210 Pierce skull, implant device C
61250 Pierce skull explore C
61253 Pierce skull explore C
61304 Open skull for exploration C
61305 Open skull for exploration C
61312 Open skull for drainage C
61313 Open skull for drainage C
61314 Open skull for drainage C
61315 Open skull for drainage C
61316 Implt cran bone flap to abdo C
61320 Open skull for drainage C
61321 Open skull for drainage C
61322 Decompressive craniotomy C
61323 Decompressive lobectomy C
61332 Explore/biopsy eye socket C
61333 Explore orbit/remove lesion C
61340 Subtemporal decompression C
61343 Incise skull (press relief) C
61345 Relieve cranial pressure C
61440 Incise skull for surgery C
61450 Incise skull for surgery C
61458 Incise skull for brain wound C
61460 Incise skull for surgery C
61470 Incise skull for surgery C
61480 Incise skull for surgery C
61490 Incise skull for surgery C
61500 Removal of skull lesion C
61501 Remove infected skull bone C
61510 Removal of brain lesion C
61512 Remove brain lining lesion C
61514 Removal of brain abscess C
61516 Removal of brain lesion C
61517 Implt brain chemotx add-on C
61518 Removal of brain lesion C
61519 Remove brain lining lesion C
61520 Removal of brain lesion C
61521 Removal of brain lesion C
61522 Removal of brain abscess C
61524 Removal of brain lesion C
61526 Removal of brain lesion C
61530 Removal of brain lesion C
61531 Implant brain electrodes C
61533 Implant brain electrodes C
61534 Removal of brain lesion C
61535 Remove brain electrodes C
61536 Removal of brain lesion C
61537 Removal of brain tissue C
61538 Removal of brain tissue C
61539 Removal of brain tissue C
61540 Removal of brain tissue C
61541 Incision of brain tissue C
61542 Removal of brain tissue C
61543 Removal of brain tissue C
61544 Remove treat brain lesion C
61545 Excision of brain tumor C
61546 Removal of pituitary gland C
61548 Removal of pituitary gland C
61550 Release of skull seams C
61552 Release of skull seams C
61556 Incise skull/sutures C
61557 Incise skull/sutures C
61558 Excision of skull/sutures C
61559 Excision of skull/sutures C
61563 Excision of skull tumor C
61564 Excision of skull tumor C
61566 Removal of brain tissue C
61567 Incision of brain tissue C
61570 Remove foreign body, brain C
61571 Incise skull for brain wound C
61575 Skull base/brainstem surgery C
61576 Skull base/brainstem surgery C
61580 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61581 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61582 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61583 Craniofacial approach, skull C
61584 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61585 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61586 Resect nasopharynx, skull C
61590 Infratemporal approach/skull C
61591 Infratemporal approach/skull C
61592 Orbitocranial approach/skull C
61595 Transtemporal approach/skull C
61596 Transcochlear approach/skull C
61597 Transcondylar approach/skull C
61598 Transpetrosal approach/skull C
61600 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61601 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61605 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61606 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61607 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61608 Resect/excise cranial lesion C
61609 Transect artery, sinus C
61610 Transect artery, sinus C
61611 Transect artery, sinus C
61612 Transect artery, sinus C
61613 Remove aneurysm, sinus C
61615 Resect/excise lesion, skull C
61616 Resect/excise lesion, skull C
61618 Repair dura C
61619 Repair dura C
61624 Transcath occlusion, cns C
61680 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61682 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61684 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61686 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61690 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61692 Intracranial vessel surgery C
61697 Brain aneurysm repr, complx C
61698 Brain aneurysm repr, complx C
61700 Brain aneurysm repr, simple C
61702 Inner skull vessel surgery C
61703 Clamp neck artery C
61705 Revise circulation to head C
61708 Revise circulation to head C
61710 Revise circulation to head C
61711 Fusion of skull arteries C
61735 Incise skull/brain surgery C
61750 Incise skull/brain biopsy C
61751 Brain biopsy w/ct/mr guide C
61760 Implant brain electrodes C
61770 Incise skull for treatment C
61850 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61860 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61863 Implant neuroelectrode C
61864 Implant neuroelectrde, addl C
61867 Implant neuroelectrode C
61868 Implant neuroelectrde, add'l C
61870 Implant neuroelectrodes C
61875 Implant neuroelectrodes C
62005 Treat skull fracture C
62010 Treatment of head injury C
62100 Repair brain fluid leakage C
62115 Reduction of skull defect C
62116 Reduction of skull defect C
62117 Reduction of skull defect C
62120 Repair skull cavity lesion C
62121 Incise skull repair C
62140 Repair of skull defect C
62141 Repair of skull defect C
62142 Remove skull plate/flap C
62143 Replace skull plate/flap C
62145 Repair of skull brain C
62146 Repair of skull with graft C
62147 Repair of skull with graft C
62148 Retr bone flap to fix skull C
62161 Dissect brain w/scope C
62162 Remove colloid cyst w/scope C
62163 Neuroendoscopy w/fb removal C
62164 Remove brain tumor w/scope C
62165 Remove pituit tumor w/scope C
62180 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62190 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62192 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62200 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62201 Brain cavity shunt w/scope C
62220 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62223 Establish brain cavity shunt C
62256 Remove brain cavity shunt C
62258 Replace brain cavity shunt C
63043 Laminotomy, add'l cervical C
63044 Laminotomy, add'l lumbar C
63050 Cervical laminoplasty C
63051 C-laminoplasty w/graft/plate C
63076 Neck spine disk surgery C
63077 Spine disk surgery, thorax C
63078 Spine disk surgery, thorax C
63081 Removal of vertebral body C
63082 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63085 Removal of vertebral body C
63086 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63087 Removal of vertebral body C
63088 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63090 Removal of vertebral body C
63091 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63101 Removal of vertebral body C
63102 Removal of vertebral body C
63103 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63170 Incise spinal cord tract(s) C
63172 Drainage of spinal cyst C
63173 Drainage of spinal cyst C
63180 Revise spinal cord ligaments C
63182 Revise spinal cord ligaments C
63185 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63190 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63191 Incise spinal column/nerves C
63194 Incise spinal column cord C
63195 Incise spinal column cord C
63196 Incise spinal column cord C
63197 Incise spinal column cord C
63198 Incise spinal column cord C
63199 Incise spinal column cord C
63200 Release of spinal cord C
63250 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63251 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63252 Revise spinal cord vessels C
63265 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63266 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63267 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63268 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63270 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63271 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63272 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63273 Excise intraspinal lesion C
63275 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63276 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63277 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63278 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63280 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63281 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63282 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63283 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63285 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63286 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63287 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63290 Biopsy/excise spinal tumor C
63295 Repair of laminectomy defect C
63300 Removal of vertebral body C
63301 Removal of vertebral body C
63302 Removal of vertebral body C
63303 Removal of vertebral body C
63304 Removal of vertebral body C
63305 Removal of vertebral body C
63306 Removal of vertebral body C
63307 Removal of vertebral body C
63308 Remove vertebral body add-on C
63700 Repair of spinal herniation C
63702 Repair of spinal herniation C
63704 Repair of spinal herniation C
63706 Repair of spinal herniation C
63707 Repair spinal fluid leakage C
63709 Repair spinal fluid leakage C
63710 Graft repair of spine defect C
63740 Install spinal shunt C
64752 Incision of vagus nerve C
64755 Incision of stomach nerves C
64760 Incision of vagus nerve C
64809 Remove sympathetic nerves C
64818 Remove sympathetic nerves C
64866 Fusion of facial/other nerve C
64868 Fusion of facial/other nerve C
65273 Repair of eye wound C
69155 Extensive ear/neck surgery C
69535 Remove part of temporal bone C
69554 Remove ear lesion C
69950 Incise inner ear nerve C
69970 Remove inner ear lesion C
75900 Intravascular cath exchange C
75952 Endovasc repair abdom aorta C
75953 Abdom aneurysm endovas rpr C
75954 Iliac aneurysm endovas rpr C
75956 Xray, endovasc thor ao repr C
75957 Xray, endovasc thor ao repr C
75958 Xray, place prox ext thor ao C
75959 Xray, place dist ext thor ao C
92970 Cardioassist, internal C
92971 Cardioassist, external C
92975 Dissolve clot, heart vessel C
92992 Revision of heart chamber C
92993 Revision of heart chamber C
99190 Special pump services C
99191 Special pump services C
99192 Special pump services C
99251 Initial inpatient consult C
99252 Initial inpatient consult C
99253 Initial inpatient consult C
99254 Initial inpatient consult C
99255 Initial inpatient consult C
99293 Ped critical care, initial C
99294 Ped critical care, subseq C
99295 Neonate crit care, initial C
99296 Neonate critical care subseq C
99298 Ic for lbw infant 1500 gm C
99299 Ic, lbw infant 1500-2500 gm C
99356 Prolonged service, inpatient C
99357 Prolonged service, inpatient C
99433 Normal newborn care/hospital C
0021T Fetal oximetry, trnsvag/cerv C
0024T Transcath cardiac reduction C
0048T Implant ventricular device C
0049T External circulation assist C
0050T Removal circulation assist C
0051T Implant total heart system C
0052T Replace component heart syst C
0053T Replace component heart syst C
0075T Perq stent/chest vert art C
0076T Si stent/chest vert art C
0077T Cereb therm perfusion probe C
0078T Endovasc aort repr w/device C
0079T Endovasc visc extnsn repr C
0080T Endovasc aort repr rad si C
0081T Endovasc visc extnsn si C
0090T Cervical artific disc C
0091T Lumbar artific disc C
0092T Artific disc addl C
0093T Cervical artific diskectomy C
0094T Lumbar artific diskectomy C
0095T Artific diskectomy addl C
0096T Rev cervical artific disc C
0097T Rev lumbar artific disc C
0098T Rev artific disc addl C
0153T Implant aneur sensor add-on C
G0341 Percutaneous islet celltrans C
G0342 Laparoscopy islet cell trans C
G0343 Laparotomy islet cell transp C

[FR Doc. 06-6846 Filed 8-8-06; 4:15 pm]

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