Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care (A57224) - R21 - Effective January 1, 2026

Date Posted: February 12, 2026

This Billing and Coding Article has been revised under contractor numbers: 02101 (AK), 02201 (ID), 02301 (OR), 02401 (WA), 03101 (AZ), 03201 (MT), 03301 (ND), 03401 (SD), 03501 (UT), and 03601 (WY).

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Summary of Changes: Removed Type of Bill (TOB) 022X, Skilled Nursing - Inpatient (Medicare Part B Only) to align with Internet Only Manual (IOM) 100-04, Chapter 7, Section 10.1.1.

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