HCPCS Code Update – 2011
The following list identifies changes to level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for 2011. Please refer to Change Requests 7064 and 7121 published on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) web site.
Added Codes/Added Modifiers: New codes and modifiers are effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2011.
Discontinued Codes/Deleted Modifiers: Codes or modifiers that are discontinued / deleted will continue to be valid for claims with dates of service on or before December 31, 2010, regardless of the date of claim submission. If there is a direct crosswalk for a discontinued/deleted code or modifier, it is listed in the table. The crosswalked codes are also “added” codes effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2011.
Narrative Changes/Revised Modifiers: A description change for an existing code or modifier is effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2011.
The appearance of a code in this list does not necessarily indicate coverage.
| Ankle-Foot/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses | ||
| Added Code | ||
| Code | Narrative | |
| L4631 | ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS, WALKING BOOT TYPE, VARUS/VALGUS CORRECTION, ROCKER BOTTOM, ANTERIOR TIBIAL SHELL, SOFT INTERFACE, CUSTOM ARCH SUPPORT, PLASTIC OR OTHER MATERIAL, INCLUDES STRAPS AND CLOSURES, CUSTOM FABRICATED | |
| Enteral Nutrition | ||
| Narrative Changes | ||
| Code | Old Narrative | New Narrative |
| B4034 | ENTERAL FEEDING SUPPLY KIT; SYRINGE FED, PER DAY | ENTERAL FEEDING SUPPLY KIT; SYRINGE FED, PER DAY, INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO FEEDING/FLUSHING SYRINGE, ADMINISTRATION SET TUBING, DRESSINGS, TAPE |
| B4035 | ENTERAL FEEDING SUPPLY KIT; PUMP FED, PER DAY | ENTERAL FEEDING SUPPLY KIT; PUMP FED, PER DAY, INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO FEEDING/FLUSHING SYRINGE, ADMINISTRATION SET TUBING, DRESSINGS, TAPE |