Check new HCPCS codes to keep PM claims on track
Published on Wed Oct 07, 2009
Catch the changes to botulinum toxin and neurostimulator electrode codes. As a pain management coder, you're facing new CPT codes for posterior intrafacet implants, paravertebral facet joint injections, and sacroplasty. While preparing to implement these additions, don't overlook HCPCS changes for botulinum toxin injections and implantable neurostimulator electrodes. Pay Attention to Botox Units A new code for botulinum toxin type A -- and revisions to the older codes for botulinum toxin types A and B -- will have you double-checking calculations before filing claims. New option: The newest addition to your botulinum toxin choices is J0586 (Injection, abobotulinumtoxinA, 5 units). "J0586 will be used for Dysport, the botulinum toxin type A drug that the FDA approved in April 2009," says Marvel Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACSPM, CHCO, owner of MJH Consulting in Denver. "It's been used in Europe for more than 10 years but was released for use in the U.S. [...]
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