Missing Codes, Part One

Missing Codes, Part One

Charles H Pritham

12/25/2008

This message is broken into two parts inasmuch as it is too long to be
handled in one.

      I asked earlier about this issue, but have received no response. So, I
am trying again. I will share any relevant responses.

      Enumerated below is a list of some 71 codes from the 2008 CMS fee
schedule that are apparently missing from the 2009 schedule and not
accounted for. This list does not include codes that have otherwise been
identified as being intentionally deleted.

     Can anyone shed any light on this matter? Have they been deliberately
dropped from the 2009 schedule, or is this an accidental omission?

     Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all.



*HCPCS Code*

*HCFA Desc*

A4280

Adhesive Skin Support Attachment for Use with External Breast Prosthesis,
Each

A5508

For Diabetics Only, Deluxe Feature of Off-The-Shelf Depth Inlay Shoe or
Custom Molded Shoe, Per Shoe

A5510

For Diabetics Only, Direct Formed, Compression Molded to Patient's Foot
Without External Heat Source, Multiple Density Insert(s), Prefabricated, Per
Shoe

A6513

Compression Burn Mask, Face and/or Neck, Plastic or Equal, Custom Fabricated

A6530

Gradient Compression Stocking, Below Knee, 18-30 mmhg, Each

A6533

Gradient Compression Stocking, Above Knee, 18-30 mm Hg, Each

A6534

Gradient Compression Stocking, Above Knee, 30-40 mm Hg, Each

A6535

Gradient Compression Stocking, Above Knee, 40-50 mm Hg, Each

A6536

Gradient Compression Stocking, Full Length/Chap Style, 18-30 mm Hg, Each

A6537

Gradient Compression Stocking, Full Length/Chap Style, 30-40 mm Hg, Each

A6538

Gradient Compression Stocking, Full Length/Chap Style, 40-50 mm Hg, Each

A6539

Gradient Compression Stocking, Leotards, 18-30 mm Hg, Each

A6540

Gradient compression stocking, waist length, 30-40 mmhg, each

A6541

Gradient Compression Stocking, Leotards, 40-50 mm Hg, Each

A6542

Gradient Compression Stocking, Custom Made

A6543

Gradient Compression Stocking, Lymphedema

A6544

Gradient Compression Stocking, Garter Belt

A6549

Gradient Compression Stocking, not otherwise specified

A8000

Helmet, Protective, Soft, Prefabricated, Includes All Components and
Accessories

A8001

Helmet, Protective, Hard, Prefabricated, Includes All Components and
Accessories

A8002

Helmet, Protective, Soft, Custom Fabricated, Includes All Components and
Accessories

A8003

Helmet, Protective, Hard, Custom Fabricated, Includes All Components and
Accessories

A8004

Soft Interface for Helmet, Replacement Only

A9283

FOOT PRESSURE OFF LOADING/SUPPORTIVE DEVICE, ANY TYPE, EACH

L0999

Addition to spinal orthosis, not otherwise specified

L1499

Unlisted Procedures for Spinal Orthosis

L2999

Lower Extremity Orthoses, Not Otherwise Specified

L3160

Foot, Adjustable Shoe-Styled Positioning Device

L3201

Orthopedic Shoe, Oxford with Supinator or Pronator, Infant


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Charles H Pritham CPO