Effective April 1, 2004, hospitals receive special payments for four additional services under updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Hospitals receive payment updates from CMS
May 1, 2004
Hospitals receive payment updates from CMS
Effective April 1, 2004, hospitals receive special payments for four additional services under updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These are temporary until sufficient cost data are available to develop an appropriate price, according to CMS. The services are:
- Health care common procedure coding system (HCPCS) code C9712, insert pH capsule, GERD. This is insertion of a special device for measuring acid levels associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The payment is $450.
- HCPCS C9713, noncontact laser vap prosta. This is a procedure using a laser device that vaporizes the prostate and controls bleeding. The payment is $3,750.
- HCPCS C9714 Breast inters rad tx, immed. This is immediate placement of a balloon catheter in the breast for interstitial radiation therapy following a partial mastectomy. The payment is $2,750.
- HCPCS C9715 Breast inters rad tx, delay. This is delayed placement of a balloon catheter in the breast for interstitial radiation therapy following a partial mastectomy. The payment is $3,250.
For more information, go to www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/pm_trans/R132CP.pdf.