US: Knee Orthosis LCD- Revised
Paul Prusakowski
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Title:
US: Knee Orthosis LCD- Revised
Creator:
Paul Prusakowski
Date:
10/9/2008
Text:
Thank you Elizabeth Carlstrom for providing us with this update. -Paul
Hi Paul,
Can you forward this to the list serve members? I think they will all
benefit from this knowledge. Thanks, Elizabeth Carlstrom
October 09, 2008
Knee Orthoses LCD - Revised
The Knee Orthoses Local Coverage Determination (LCD) has been revised. The
changes will be incorporated into a future publication of the policy. The
following is a summary of the changes, effective for dates of service on or
after July 1, 2008:
INDICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE:
Added: ICD-9 diagnosis codes 844.0 - 844.2 and 996.40 - 996.49 to
range of codes for L1830, L1832, L1834, L1843, L1844, L1845 and L1846.
ICD-9 CODES THAT SUPPORT MEDICAL NECESSITY:
Added: ICD-9 diagnosis codes 844.0 - 844.2 and 996.40 - 996.49 to
range of codes for L1830, L1832, L1834, L1843, L1844, L1845 and L1846.
DOCUMENTATION:
Added: Clarified that use of KX modifier is applicable to both the
base and addition codes.
Suppliers should review the entire Knee Orthoses policy for additional
information on the coding, coverage and documentation requirements for these
devices.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Carlstrom
O&P BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Change keeps us Growing & Moving in New Directions
PO Box 2165
Round Rock, Texas 78680-2165
512.388.7110 Office
512.388.7119 Fax
866.388.7110 Toll Free
Visit our Website @ www.OPBusinessSolutions.com
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Hi Paul,
Can you forward this to the list serve members? I think they will all
benefit from this knowledge. Thanks, Elizabeth Carlstrom
October 09, 2008
Knee Orthoses LCD - Revised
The Knee Orthoses Local Coverage Determination (LCD) has been revised. The
changes will be incorporated into a future publication of the policy. The
following is a summary of the changes, effective for dates of service on or
after July 1, 2008:
INDICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE:
Added: ICD-9 diagnosis codes 844.0 - 844.2 and 996.40 - 996.49 to
range of codes for L1830, L1832, L1834, L1843, L1844, L1845 and L1846.
ICD-9 CODES THAT SUPPORT MEDICAL NECESSITY:
Added: ICD-9 diagnosis codes 844.0 - 844.2 and 996.40 - 996.49 to
range of codes for L1830, L1832, L1834, L1843, L1844, L1845 and L1846.
DOCUMENTATION:
Added: Clarified that use of KX modifier is applicable to both the
base and addition codes.
Suppliers should review the entire Knee Orthoses policy for additional
information on the coding, coverage and documentation requirements for these
devices.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Carlstrom
O&P BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Change keeps us Growing & Moving in New Directions
PO Box 2165
Round Rock, Texas 78680-2165
512.388.7110 Office
512.388.7119 Fax
866.388.7110 Toll Free
Visit our Website @ www.OPBusinessSolutions.com
< <URL Redacted>>
Citation
Paul Prusakowski, “US: Knee Orthosis LCD- Revised,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229706.
