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(FDG) PET for Brain, Cervical, Ovarian, Pancreatic, Small Cell Lung, and Testicular Cancers - 220.6.14
NCD
(FDG) PET for Colorectal Cancer - 220.6.4
NCD
24-Hour Ambulatory Esophageal pH Monitoring - 100.3
NCD
Abarelix for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer - 110.19
NCD
Abortion - 140.1
NCD
Acupuncture - 30.3
NCD
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia - 30.3.1
NCD
Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis - 30.3.2
NCD
Acute Care: Inpatient, Observation and Treatment Room Services
- L27548
Part
A/Part
B
Add-on Codes - 00.10.20g
Claim
Payment
Adult Liver Transplantation - 260.1
NCD
Air-Fluidized Bed - 280.8
NCD
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - 190.25
NCD
Ambulance (Ground) Services - L32252
Part
A/Part
B
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring - 20.19
NCD
Ambulatory EEG Monitoring - 160.22
NCD
Anesthesia in Cardiac Pacemaker Surgery - 10.6
NCD
Anesthesia Services for a Cancelled or Discontinued Procedure - 01.00.02b
Claim
Payment
Ankle-Foot/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis - L11527
DME
MAC
Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer - 110.17
NCD
Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex (AICC) - 110.3
NCD
Antigens Prepared for Sublingual Administration - 110.9
NCD
Apheresis (Therapeutic Pheresis) - 110.14
NCD
Aprepitant for Chemotherapy-Induced Emesis - 110.18
NCD
Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee - 150.9
NCD
Artificial Hearts and Related Devices - 20.9
NCD
Assessing Patient's Suitability for Electrical Nerve Stimulation Therapy - 160.7.1
NCD
Autogenous Epidural Blood Graft - 10.5
NCD
Autologous Cellular Immunotherapy Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer - 110.22
NCD
Automatic External Defibrillators - L13613
DME
MAC
B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Assays - L30559
Part
A/Part
B
Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Morbid Obesity - 100.1
NCD
Biofeedback Therapy - 30.1
NCD
Biofeedback Therapy for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence - 30.1.1
NCD
Bladder Stimulators (Pacemakers) - 230.16
NCD
Blepharoplasty/Blepharoptosis - L27474
Part
A/Part
B
Blood-Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds - 270.3
NCD
Blood Brain Barrier Osmotic Disruption for Treatment of Brain Tumors - 110.20
NCD
Blood Counts - 190.15
NCD
Blood Glucose Monitoring in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) - L27475
Part
A/Part
B
Blood Glucose Testing - 190.20
NCD
Blood Platelet Transfusions - 110.8
NCD
Blood Transfusions - 110.7
NCD
Bone (Mineral) Density Studies - 150.3
NCD
Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy - 140.2
NCD
C-Reactive Protein Testing - L30256
Part
A/Part
B
Canes and Crutches - L11496
DME
MAC
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) - 190.26
NCD
Cardiac Catheterization Performed in Other than a Hospital Setting - 20.25
NCD
Cardiac Output Monitoring by Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance (TEB) - 20.16
NCD
Cardiac Pacemaker Evaluation Services - 20.8.1
NCD
Cardiac Pacemakers - 20.8
NCD
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Services - L31481
Part
A/Part
B
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs - 20.10
NCD
Cardiac Rhythm Device Evaluation - L30529
Part
A/Part
B
Cardiointegram (CIG) as an Alternative to Stress Test or Thallium Stress Test - 20.27
NCD
Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine - L31187
Part
A/Part
B
Cardiovascular Stress Testing - L27478
Part
A/Part
B
Carotid Body Resection/Carotid Body Denervation - 20.18
NCD
Carotid Sinus Nerve Stimulator - 160.6
NCD
Cast and Splint Applications and Associated Supplies Provided in the Office Setting - 00.10.15a
Claim
Payment
Cataract Surgery - L27479
Part
A/Part
B
Cavernous Nerves by Electrical Stimulation with Penile Plethysmography - 160.26
NCD
Cellular Therapy - 30.8
NCD
Certain Drugs Distributed by the National Cancer Institute - 110.2
NCD
Cervical Traction Devices - L15844
DME
MAC
Challenge Ingestion Food Testing - 110.12
NCD
Chelation Therapy for Treatment of Atherosclerosis - 20.21
NCD
Chemical Aversion Therapy for Treatment of Alcoholism - 130.3
NCD
Chiropractic Services - L27480
Part
A/Part
B
Closed-Loop Blood Glucose Control Device (CBGCD) - 40.3
NCD
Co-Management of Surgical Procedures - L27481
Part
A/Part
B
Cochlear Implantation - 50.3
NCD
Cochleostomy with Neurovascular Transplant for Meniere's Disease - 50.7
NCD
Cold Therapy - L5038
DME
MAC
Collagen Crosslinks, any Method - 190.19
NCD
Collagen Meniscus Implant - 150.12
NCD
Collection and Interpretation of Physiologic Data - 00.10.21b
Claim
Payment
Colonic Irrigation - 100.7
NCD
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests - 210.3
NCD
Commodes - L11497
DME
MAC
Complex Cataract Extraction - L27482
Part
A/Part
B
Computed Tomographic Angiography of the Chest - L27483
Part
A/Part
B
Computed Tomography - 220.1
NCD
Computer Analysis and Generation of Automated Data in Conjunction with Diagnostic Studies - 06.00.01d
Claim
Payment
Computer Enhanced Perimetry - 80.9
NCD
Consultation Services Rendered by a Podiatrist in a Skilled Nursing Facility - 70.2
NCD
Consultations with a Beneficiary's Family and Associates - 70.1
NCD
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) - L31165
Part
A/Part
B
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy For Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - 240.4
NCD
Corset Used as Hernia Support - 280.11
NCD
Counseling to Prevent Tobacco Use - 210.4.1
NCD
Coverage of Services and Procedures in Nursing Facilities - L27485
Part
A/Part
B
Cryosurgery of Prostate - 230.9
NCD
Cytogenetic Analysis - L30538
Part
A/Part
B
Cytogenetic Studies - 190.3
NCD
Cytotoxic Food Tests - 110.13
NCD
Debridement of Mycotic Nails - L27487
Part
A/Part
B
Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease - 160.24
NCD
Dental Examination Prior to Kidney Transplantation - 260.6
NCD
Dermal Injections for Treatment of Facial Lipodystrophy Syndrome (LDS) - 250.5
NCD
Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training - 40.1
NCD
Diagnosis and Treatment of Impotence - 230.4
NCD
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Agents - 09.00.32g
Claim
Payment
Diagnostic Breath Analyses - 100.5
NCD
Diagnostic Endocardial Electrical Stimulation (Pacing) - 20.12
NCD
Diagnostic Laryngoscopy - L27488
Part
A/Part
B
Diagnostic Pap Smears - 190.2
NCD
Diathermy Treatment - 150.5
NCD
Digital Subtraction Angiography - 220.9
NCD
Digoxin Therapeutic Drug Assay - 190.24
NCD
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) - 230.12
NCD
Displacement Cardiography - 20.24
NCD
Durable Medical Equipment Reference List - 280.1
NCD
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Not Subject to a Rental to Purchase Maximum - 05.00.48e
Claim
Payment
Dynamic Electrocardiography - L31173
Part
A/Part
B
Dysphagia - Home Health - L336
RHHI
Echocardiography Contrast Agents - 09.00.11b
Claim
Payment
Electrical Aversion Therapy for Treatment of Alcoholism - 130.4
NCD
Electrical Continence Aid - 230.15
NCD
Electrical Nerve Stimulators - 160.7
NCD
Electrical Stimulation (ES) and Electromagnetic Therapy for the Treatment of Wounds - 270.1
NCD
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Reported with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) - 03.02.12b
Claim
Payment
Electrocardiographic (EKG) Services - 20.15
NCD
Electrocardiography - L27490
Part
A/Part
B
Electroencephalographic (EEG) Monitoring During Surgical Procedures Involving the Cerebral Vasculature - 160.8
NCD
Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies - L29547
Part
A/Part
B
Electron Microscope - 190.4
NCD
Electronecephalographic (EEG) Monitoring During Open-Heart Surgery - 160.9
NCD
Electronic Speech Aids - 50.2
NCD
Electrosleep Therapy - 30.4
NCD
Electrotherapy for Treatment of Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) - 160.15
NCD
Endoscopy - 100.2
NCD
Endothelial Cell Photography - 80.8
NCD
Enteral and Parenteral Nutritional Therapy - 180.2
NCD
Enteral Nutrition - L5041
DME
MAC
Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) - L27492
Part
A/Part
B
Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions - 110.21
NCD
Esophageal Manometry - 100.4
NCD
Ethylenediamine-Tetra-Acetic (EDTA) Chelation Therapy for Treatment of Atherosclerosis - 20.22
NCD
Evaluation and Management Services in a Nursing Facility - L27496
Part
A/Part
B
Evaluation or Setup of a Cardiac Pacemaker Reported with an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) - 03.02.13b
Claim
Payment
Evoked Response Tests - 160.10
NCD
Extended Ophthalmoscopy - L27509
Part
A/Part
B
External Breast Prostheses - L5043
DME
MAC
External Counterpulsation (ECP) for Severe Angina - 20.20
NCD
External Infusion Pumps - L5044
DME
MAC
Extracorporeal Immunoadsorption (ECI) Using Protein A Columns - 20.5
NCD
Extracorporeal Photopheresis - 110.4
NCD
Extracranial-Intracranial (EC-IC) Arterial Bypass Surgery - 20.2
NCD
Eye Prosthesis
- L11529
DME
MAC
Fabric Wrapping of Abdominal Aneurysms - 20.23
NCD
Facial Prostheses - L5046
DME
MAC
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) - 190.34
NCD
Fluidized Therapy Dry Heat for Certain Musculoskeletal Disorders - 150.8
NCD
Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green Angiography - L27497
Part
A/Part
B
Food Allergy Testing and Treatment - 110.11
NCD
Fundus Photography - L27498
Part
A/Part
B
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) - 190.32
NCD
Gastric Balloon for Treatment of Obesity - 100.11
NCD
Gastric Freezing - 100.6
NCD
Gastrophotography - 100.12
NCD
Glucose Monitors - L11530
DME
MAC
Glycated Hemoglobin/Glycated Protein - 190.21
NCD
Granulocyte Transfusions - 110.5
NCD
Gravlee Jet Washer - 230.5
NCD
Hair Analysis - 190.6
NCD
Heart Transplants - 260.9
NCD
Heartsbreath Test for Heart Transplant Rejection - 260.10
NCD
Heat Treatment, including the Use of Diathermy and Ultrasound for Pulmonary Conditions - 240.3
NCD
Heating Pads and Heat Lamps - L28480
DME
MAC
Hemodialysis for Treatment of Schizophrenia - 130.8
NCD
Hemorheograph - 250.2
NCD
Hepatitis Panel/Acute Hepatitis Panel - 190.33
NCD
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices - L12870
DME
MAC
High Osmolar Contrast Agents - 09.00.13b
Claim
Payment
HIS Bundle Study - 20.13
NCD
Histocompatibility Testing - 190.1
NCD
Home Blood Glucose Monitors - 40.2
NCD
Home Health Nurses' Visits to Patients Requiring Heparin Injection - 290.2
NCD
Home Health Visits to a Blind Diabetic - 290.1
NCD
Home Oxygen Use to Treat Cluster Headache - 240.2.2
NCD
Home Prothrombin Time INR Monitoring for Anticoagulation Management - 190.11
NCD
Home Use of Oxygen - 240.2
NCD
Home Use of Oxygen in Approved Clinical Trials - 240.2.1
NCD
Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Admission Diagnostic Procedures - 70.5
NCD
Hospital Beds - 280.7
NCD
Hospital Beds And Accessories - L5049
DME
MAC
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) - 190.27
NCD
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing (Diagnosis) - 190.14
NCD
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing (Prognosis Including Monitoring) - 190.13
NCD
Human Skin Equivalents (HSE) - Use in the Treatment of Chronic Cutaneous Ulcer Wounds - L27549
Part
A/Part
B
Human Tumor Stem Cell Drug Sensitivity Assays - 190.7
NCD
Hyaluronan Acid Therapies for Osteoarthritis of the Knee - L32237
Part
A/Part
B
Hydrophilic Contact Lens For Corneal Bandage - 80.1
NCD
Hydrophilic Contact Lenses - 80.4
NCD
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - 20.29
NCD
Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy - L32018
Part
A/Part
B
Hyperthermia for Treatment of Cancer - 110.1
NCD
Immunosuppressive Drugs - L11531
DME
MAC