Article Detail - JF Part A
Multiple Billing and Coding Articles Retirement - Effective November 6, 2025
Date Posted: November 6, 2025
The following Billing and Coding Articles have been retired under contractor numbers: 02101 (AK), 02201 (ID), 02301 (OR), 02401 (WA), 03101 (AZ), 03201 (MT), 03301 (ND), 03401 (SD), 03501 (UT), and 03601 (WY).
| Medicare Coverage Database Number | Billing and Coding Article Title | New Medicare Coverage Database Number |
|---|---|---|
| A55323 | Billing and Coding: Implantable Infusion Pumps for Chronic Pain | A55239 |
| A53009 | Billing and Coding: Intraocular Bevacizumab | A53008 |
| A52770 | Billing and Coding: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services | A56152 |
| A57957 | Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care | A57954 |
| A54931 | Billing and Coding: Single Chamber and Dual Chamber Permanent Cardiac Pacemakers - Coding and Billing | A54929 |
| A55057 | Billing and Coding: Testopel Coverage | A55056 |
| A55327 | Billing and Coding: Zika Virus Testing by PCR and ELISA Methods | A55326 |
| A52959 | Lymphedema Decongestive Treatment | A55710 |
| A54545 | Therapeutic Apheresis for Familial Hypercholesterolemia | A54543 |
Effective Date: November 6, 2025
Rationale: The above-mentioned Billing and Coding Articles were retired to consolidate JF policies with JE policies to have one unified document and policy number. Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), this update is considered non-substantive and does not alter the intent of coverage or non-coverage outlined in any article.
Visit the CMS Medicare Coverage Database (MCD) to access the Retired articles.
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