We have completed our review of the 20 de octubre22 CPT code changes, including any category II performance measurement tracking codes and category II temporary codes for emerging technology. These updates will be added to our claims processing system and are effective 1 de octubre de 2022. The list includes codes that have special coverage or payment rules for standard products. (Some employers may customize their benefits.) We have included codes for services that are:

• “Not Covered" – This includes services not covered in the main member certificate (e.g., covered as a prescription drug).
• “Not Medically Necessary" – This indicates services where there is insufficient evidence to support it.
• “Not Separately Reimbursed" – Services that are not separately reimbursed are generally included in payment for another service or are reported using another code and may not be billed to your patient.
• “Subject to Medical Review" – Preauthorization is recommended for commercial products and required for BlueCHiP for Medicare.
• “Invalid" – Use alternate procedure codes, such as a CPT or HCPCS code.
• “Medicare Lab Network" – Codes that are reimbursed to a hospital laboratory outside of the laboratory network, physicians, or urgent care center providers for BlueCHiP for Medicare.
• “Pending CMS determination" – For BlueCHiP for Medicare Category III codes.

Please submit your comments and concerns regarding coverage and payment designations to:

Email: Medical.Policy@bcbsri.org

Mail:

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Attention: Medical Policy, CPT Review

500 Exchange Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Please note that as a participating provider, it is your responsibility to notify members about non-covered services prior to rendering them.

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20 de octubre22 CPT updates           

Please note: Coverage and/or payment rules for codes below may be subject to change for Medicare Advantage plans and/or commercial products.

The following codes are subject to medical review for professional and institutional providers for Medicare Advantage plans and are not medically necessary for commercial products:

0332U  0333U  0334U  0335U  0336U  0337U  0338U 0342U  0343U  0344U  0345U  0346U  0347U  0348U  0349U  0350U  0351U  0352U  0353U  0354U

The following codes are not covered for Medicare Advantage plans and are not medically necessary for commercial products:

0339U  0340U

The following code is covered and separately reimbursed for professional and institutional providers for Medicare Advantage plans and commercial products:

0341U