Correct Coding - 2018 HCPCS Code Annual Update

DME MAC Joint Publication           

The following tables identify changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for 2018. The tables contain only the 2018 HCPCS codes that are applicable to items that fall within Medicare DME MAC jurisdiction. There may be other HCPCS code changes for items under the jurisdiction of other Medicare contractors. Consult with those contractors for information regarding HCPCS codes that fall within their areas of responsibility.

All HCPCS code changes are effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2018.

CODE CHANGE CATEGORIES

Added Codes/Added Modifiers: These are new codes and modifiers.

Discontinued Codes/Deleted Modifiers: These are codes and modifiers that are discontinued /deleted.  These codes and modifiers continue to be valid for Medicare claims with dates of service on or before December 31, 2017.

If there is a direct crosswalk for a discontinued/deleted code or modifier, the crosswalk code is listed in the table. The crosswalked codes are effective for claims with dates of service on or after January 1, 2018.

There is no grace period that allows for submission of a discontinued code/modifier for claims with dates of service in 2018.

Narrative Changes/Revised Modifiers: These are changes in the narrative descriptor for an existing code or modifier.

For products not listed on the DMECS Product Classification Lists, suppliers should evaluate whether a revised narrative changes their coding choices.

For questions about correct coding, contact the Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) Contact Center at (877) 735-1326 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or e-mail the PDAC by completing the DME PDAC Contact Form located on the PDAC website: https://www.dmepdac.com/

CODE TABLES

The appearance of a code in the tables below does not necessarily indicate coverage.  Refer to the applicable Local Coverage Determination for information regarding Medicare reimbursement requirements.

External Infusion Pumps

Added Code:

Code Narrative
J1555 INJECTION, IMMUNE GLOBULIN (CUVITRU), 100 MG

 

Lower Limb Prostheses

Added Code:

Code Narrative
L7700 GASKET OR SEAL, FOR USE WITH PROSTHETIC SOCKET INSERT, ANY TYPE, EACH

 

Upper Limb Orthoses

Added Code:

Code Narrative
L3761 ELBOW ORTHOSIS (EO), WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION LOCKING JOINT(S), PREFABRICATED, OFF-THE-SHELF

 

Narrative Changes:

Code Old Narrative New Narrative
L3760 ELBOW ORTHOSIS, WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION LOCKING JOINT(S), PREFABRICATED, INCLUDES FITTING AND ADJUSTMENTS, ANY TYPE ELBOW ORTHOSIS (EO), WITH ADJUSTABLE POSITION LOCKING JOINT(S), PREFABRICATED, ITEM THAT HAS BEEN TRIMMED, BENT, MOLDED, ASSEMBLED, OR OTHERWISE CUSTOMIZED TO FIT A SPECIFIC PATIENT BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH EXPERTISE

 

Wheelchair Options/Accessories

Added Code:

Code Narrative
E0954 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORY, FOOT BOX, ANY TYPE, INCLUDES ATTACHMENT AND MOUNTING HARDWARE, EACH FOOT

 

Wheelchair Seating

Added Code:

Code Narrative
E0953 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORY, LATERAL THIGH OR KNEE SUPPORT, ANY TYPE INCLUDING FIXED MOUNTING HARDWARE, EACH

 

Publication History

Date of Change Description
11/22/17 Original Publication

 

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