Re: Traction L code RESPONSES
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Collection
Title:
Re: Traction L code RESPONSES
Date:
1/10/2008
Text:
Watch out because this item is taxable,
Mike Dodd
> [Original Message]
> From: Randy McFarland < <Email Address Redacted> >
> To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Date: 1/10/2008 11:09:42 AM
> Subject: [OANDP-L] Traction L code RESPONSES
>
> ORIGINAL POST
> On occasion, we're asked to provide cervical traction. What's the proper
> L code? We've used unlisted before as I recall. Randy McFarland, CPO
> Fullerton, CA
>
> RESPONSES
> Look on the E code list. Traction is DME.
>
> The code for overhead traction is E0942
>
> I think you will find the proper code for an over the door cervical
> traction unit is E0860
>
> Traction is an E-code because it is a DME item.
>
> I believe there is an E-code
>
> Its not an L code, its an E(DME) code
>
> This is a tough one and we finally found this code that at least pays
> something. It's and E Code and you must us the NU modifier (for NEW) or
> they will assume it's a rental. The code is E0860 NU and you can
> look up the description and the fees on the CMS fee web site.
>
> We have used E0880 in the past, although it has been a long time.
>
> We use an E code (E0860, I think) often times it is difficult to cover
> cost.
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Mike Dodd
> [Original Message]
> From: Randy McFarland < <Email Address Redacted> >
> To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Date: 1/10/2008 11:09:42 AM
> Subject: [OANDP-L] Traction L code RESPONSES
>
> ORIGINAL POST
> On occasion, we're asked to provide cervical traction. What's the proper
> L code? We've used unlisted before as I recall. Randy McFarland, CPO
> Fullerton, CA
>
> RESPONSES
> Look on the E code list. Traction is DME.
>
> The code for overhead traction is E0942
>
> I think you will find the proper code for an over the door cervical
> traction unit is E0860
>
> Traction is an E-code because it is a DME item.
>
> I believe there is an E-code
>
> Its not an L code, its an E(DME) code
>
> This is a tough one and we finally found this code that at least pays
> something. It's and E Code and you must us the NU modifier (for NEW) or
> they will assume it's a rental. The code is E0860 NU and you can
> look up the description and the fees on the CMS fee web site.
>
> We have used E0880 in the past, although it has been a long time.
>
> We use an E code (E0860, I think) often times it is difficult to cover
> cost.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Citation
“Re: Traction L code RESPONSES,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228966.
