Description
The purpose of this policy is to provide direction on how the Plan handles paying for services billed on a generic revenue code that does not require a HCPCS.
Policy
Outpatient medical claims that include revenue codes that do not require a HCPCS will be limited to 60% of charges. This policy applies to the following revenue codes:
- 0250 - 0259 (Pharmacy)
- 0270, 0271 and 0272 (Medical/Surgical Supplies – General)
- 0370 - 0379 (Anesthesia)
- 0637 (Self-Administered Drug(s))
Note: This policy does not apply to Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Groups (EAPGs) payments as HCPCS are required for EAPG payments.
Limitations and Exclusions:
While reimbursement is considered, payment determination is subject to, but not limited to:
- Group or Individual benefit
- Provider Participation Agreement
- Routine claim editing logic, including but not limited to incidental or mutually exclusive logic, payment integrity edits and medical necessity
- Mandated or legislative required criteria will always supersede.
In instances where the provider is participating, based on member benefits, co-payment, coinsurance, and/or deductible shall apply.
Cross References
Official UB-04 Data Specifications Manual
History:
Date
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Updates
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8/24/2020
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Note was added regarding 102% rate adjustment.
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10/15/2020
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Added a note that this policy does not apply to EAPG payments.
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2/02/2022
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Updated formatting
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9/22/2022
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Note removed on % increases
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8/23/2023
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Policy annual review completed
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