HCPCS Code for Conductive gel or paste, for use with electrical device (e.g., TENS, NMES), per oz A4558
HCPCS code A4558 for Conductive gel or paste, for use with electrical device (e.g., TENS, NMES), per oz as maintained by CMS falls under Various Medical Supplies Including Tapes and Surgical Dressings .
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DME supplies billed with A4556 & A4558 for a multi-functional electrical stimulation device that is NOT a TENS unit (billed and paid under HCPC code E0770/E1399). Some carriers are requesting ... [ Read More ]
I am needing help with coding for Tens Units for a DME company. I need to know the proper amount of units for supplies like batteries, lead wires and pads.
Is there a unit limitation per code and wha... [ Read More ]
I need a CPT code for: debridement of dead skin and callous from a prior hematoma (toe)
Medicaid is denying A4556 and A4558 stating needs modifier can anyone tell me the required modifier?
Thanks
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[b]Nevermind....[/b]
It's not covered - this is from their website:
[url]https://www.unitedhealthcareonline.com/ccmcontent/ProviderII/UHC/en-US/Assets/ProviderStaticFiles/ProviderStaticFilesHtml/Reim... [ Read More ]
Thank you sbicknell, that is what I thought. Here is the issue we are having.
A 6 month old child comes in for a well care visit, immunizations and mom is concerned about the childs vision so we perf... [ Read More ]
[b]answer and question[/b]
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We are currently getting the sales pitch on the VEP machine and are still undecided. According to this company you CAN bill A6411, A4558 and A4556 with the 95930 altho... [ Read More ]
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