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: 01111 (CA), 01211 (AS, GU, HI, NMI), 01311 (NV), and 01911 (CA, HI & Territories).

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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Last Updated Feb 12 , 2026