![]() ![]() National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Policy Manual Hospital APC Version 19.2, Chapter IV, Part F, Sections 3 and 15ĪPPLICATION OF MULTI-LAYER COMPRESSION SYSTEM LEG (BELOW KNEE), INCLUDING ANKLE AND FOOTĪPPLICATION OF MULTI-LAYER COMPRESSION SYSTEM UPPER ARM, FOREARM, HAND, AND FINGERS.97597 - Should not be reported with casting/splinting/strapping (29580 or 29581) for the same anatomic area.97140 - Should not be reported for any type of manual therapy provided during the same patient encounter in the same anatomic region where a multi-layer compression system is applied.29584 - upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers. ![]() 29581 - Application of multi-layer compression system leg (below knee), including ankle and foot.Medical necessity for the education must be clearly indicated in the patient's record and must meet the code descriptor requirements for CPT 97535, supporting home management training.įollowing review of the current literature, the practices of our providers, and the January 2012 implementation of the specific CPT codes describing the application of multi-layered compression bandage systems, Noridian will cover and separately reimburse the costs of the following procedures for non-lymphedema applications that meet Medicare coverage requirements: ![]() three or fewer sessions if no new specific issues are identified, of patient and/or caregiver education for home management of lymphedema with compression wrap applications may be medically necessary and reimbursable. Providers should note that the treatment of lymphedema with the application of high compression bandage systems continues to be non-covered by Medicare. A number of graduated, high-compression bandage systems products have been developed, including Profore®, Dyna-Flex®, Surepress®, Setopress®, and other similar product systems. Multi-layered, sustained, graduated, high compression bandage systems are used primarily to treat lymphedema and venous or stasis leg ulcers. Not endorsed by the AHA or any of its affiliates. Presented in the material do not necessarily represent the views of the AHA. Preparation of this material, or the analysis of information provided in the material. The American Hospital Association (the "AHA") has not reviewed, and is not responsible for, the completeness orĪccuracy of any information contained in this material, nor was the AHA or any of its affiliates, involved in the Resale and/or to be used in any product or publication creating any modified or derivative work of the UB‐04 Manual and/or codes and descriptions Īnd/or making any commercial use of UB‐04 Manual or any portion thereof, including the codes and/or descriptions, is onlyĪuthorized with an express license from the American Hospital Association. Making copies or utilizing the content of the UB‐04 Manual, including the codes and/or descriptions, for internal purposes, ![]() If an entity wishes to utilize any AHA materials, please contact the AHA at 312‐893‐6816. AHA copyrighted materials including the UB‐04 codes andĭescriptions may not be removed, copied, or utilized within any software, product, service, solution or derivative work No portion of the American Hospital Association (AHA) copyrighted materials contained within this publication may beĬopied without the express written consent of the AHA. All rights reserved.Ĭopyright © 2023, the American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.Ĭurrent Dental Terminology © 2022 American Dental Association. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply.įee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not AMA CPT / ADA CDT / AHA NUBC Copyright StatementĬPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2022 American Medical Association. ![]()
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