| HCPCS Code: |
G0248 |
| Long Description: |
Demonstration, prior to initiation of home inr monitoring, for patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria, under the direction of a physician; includes: face-to-face demonstration of use and care of the inr monitor, obtaining at least one blood sample, provision of instructions for reporting home inr test results, and documentation of patient's ability to perform testing and report results |
| Short Description: |
Demonstrate use home inr mon |
| Pricing Indicator 1: |
11 (Price established using national rvu's) |
| Multiple Pricing Code: |
A (Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology) |
| Coverage Issues Manual 1: |
50.55 |
| Statute Number: |
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| Coverage Code: |
D (Special coverage instructions apply) |
| ASC Payment Group Code: |
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| Processing Note Number: |
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| Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: |
M1A (Office visits - new) |
| Type of Service Code 1: |
5 (Diagnostic laboratory) |
| Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: |
0 |
| Code Added: |
01-07-2002 |
| Action Effective Date: |
19-03-2008 |
| Action Code: |
N (No maintenance for this code) |
