New 2008 HCPCS Codes Released

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released new codes, code deletions and code changes for 2008. AOPA has reviewed the list and isolated those changes that directly impact O&P billing. You may review this information on the AOPA Web site. When listing deleted codes, we have included the crosswalk information supplied by CMS. If a code is being deleted, then look to the far right column (labeled “CMS Crosswalk”) to see if Medicare has specified a code that should be used in its place.

The new pediatric terminal device codes were issued as L7611-L7622. At a later date, these may be repositioned into the L67XX range of codes. It appears that the current placement in the L76XX range may be the result of a transposition of the code numbers.

Additionally, the new code A9283 (foot pressure off loading/supportive device, any type, each) will be non-covered for Medicare.

Overall, the changes included the addition of 11 new O&P HCPCS codes, 42 deletions, and 10 codes descriptor changes. The additions mainly affected upper extremity orthoses and pediatric prosthetic terminal devices. The deletions consolidated several knee orthosis codes, as well as eliminated a number of upper extremity orthoses codes. The code descriptor changes focused on stretching devices described by E codes and the removal of brand name references from prosthetic batteries and chargers.