The following list includes Family Planning Services Program procedure codes payable to certified nurse-midwives. When filing paper claims for family planning services, certified nurse-midwives must use type of service code "A." Applicable modifiers must be used for both electronic and paper claims. All procedure codes in this table require a family planning diagnosis code in each claim detail.
Procedure Code | Required Modifier(s) | Description |
A4260 | FP | Norplant System (Complete Kit) |
J1055 | FP | Medroxyprogesterone Acetate for contraceptive use |
J7300 | FP | Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive |
J7302 | FP | Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Contraceptive System |
S0612* | FP, SB, UB | Annual Post-Sterilization Visit |
11975 | FP, SB | Implantation of Contraceptive Capsules |
11976 | FP, SB | Removal of Contraceptive Capsules |
11977 | FP, SB | Removal and Reinsertion of Contraceptive Capsules |
36415 | FP | Collection of Venous Blood by Venipuncture |
58300 | FP, SB | Insertion of Intrauterine Device |
58301 | FP, SB | Removal of Intrauterine Device |
99402 | FP, SB | Basic Family Planning Visit |
99401 | FP, SB, UA | Periodic Family Planning Visit |
* Women in the FP-W category (eligibility category 69) who have undergone sterilization are eligible only for this annual follow-up visit.
Certified nurse-midwives must use procedure code 59425 with modifier UA to bill for one to three visits for antepartum care without delivery.
Procedure code 59425 with no modifier must be used by providers to bill for four to six visits for antepartum care without delivery.
Use procedure code 59426 for seven or more visits for antepartum care without delivery.
This procedure code enables certified nurse-midwives rendering care to the patient during the pregnancy, but not delivering the baby, to receive reimbursement for their services provided. Coverage for this service will include routine sugar and protein analysis. One unit equals one visit. Units of service billed with this procedure code will not be counted against the patient's office visit benefit limit.
Providers must enter the "from" and "through" dates of service on the CMS-1500 claim form and the number of units being billed. One visit equals one unit of service. Providers must submit the claim within 12 months of the first date of service.
For example: An OB patient is seen by the certified nurse-midwife on 1-10-05, 2-10-05, 3-10-05, 4-10-05, 5-10-05 and 6-10-05. The patient then moves and begins seeing another provider prior to the delivery. The certified nurse-midwife may submit a claim with dates of service shown as 1-10-05 through 6-10-05 and 6 units of service entered in the appropriate field. This claim must be received by EDS prior to 12 months from 1-10-05 to fall within the 12-month filing deadline. The certified nurse-midwife must have on file the patient's medical record that reflects each date of service being billed.
A certified nurse-midwife may provide the risk management services listed below if he or she employs the professional staff indicated in the service descriptions below. If a certified nurse-midwife does not choose to provide the risk management services but believes the patient would benefit from them, he or she may refer the patient to a clinic that offers risk management services for pregnancy. Each of the risk management services described in parts A through E has a limited number of units of service that may be furnished. Coverage of these risk management services is limited to a maximum of 32 cumulative units.
A medical, nutritional and psychosocial assessment by the certified nurse-midwife or registered nurse to designate patients as high or low risk.
Maximum: 2 units per pregnancy
Procedure code 99402 - modifiers SB, U1, UA
Services by a certified nurse-midwife, licensed social worker or registered nurse that will assist pregnant women eligible under Medicaid in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services. (Examples: locating a source of services, making an appointment for services, arranging transportation, arranging hospital admission, locating a physician to perform delivery following-up to verify that the patient kept appointment, rescheduling appointment).
Maximum: 1 unit per month. A minimum of two contacts per month must be provided. A case management service contact may be with the patient, other professionals, family and/or other caregivers.
Low-risk: use procedure code 99402 - modifiers SB, U4, UA
High-risk: use procedure code 99402 - modifiers SB, U5, UA
Educational classes provided by a health professional (certified nurse-midwife, public health nurse, nutritionist or health educator) to include:
Maximum: 6 classes (units) per pregnancy Procedure code 99402 - modifiers SB, UA
Services provided for high-risk pregnant women by a registered dietitian or a nutritionist eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, to include at least one of the following:
Procedure code 99402 - modifiers SB, U2, UA
Services provided for high-risk pregnant women by a licensed social worker to include at least one of the following:
Procedure code 99402 - modifiers SB, U3, UA
If a certified nurse-midwife chooses to discharge a low-risk mother and newborn from the hospital early (less than 24 hours after delivery), the certified nurse-midwife may provide a home visit to the mother and baby within 72 hours of the hospital discharge or the certified nurse-midwife may request an early discharge home visit from any clinic that provides perinatal services. Visits will be made by certified nurse-midwife order (includes hospital discharge order).
A certified nurse-midwife may order a home visit for the mother and/or infant discharged later than 24 hours if there is a specific medical reason for home follow-up.
Procedure codes: CPT procedure codes 99341, 99342, 99343, 99347, 99348 and 99349 as applicable.
DDTCS core services are reimbursable on a per unit basis. Partial units are not reimbursable. Service time less than a full unit of service may not be rounded up to a full unit of service and may not be carried over to the next service date.
Procedure Code | Required Modifier | Description |
T1015 | U4 | Early Intervention Services (1 unit equals 1 encounter of two hours or more; maximum of 1 unit per day.) |
T1015 | - | Adult Development Services (1 unit equals 1 hour of service; maximum of 5 cumulative units per day.) |
T1015 | U1 | Pre-School Services (1 unit equals 1 hour of service; maximum of 5 cumulative units per day.) |
T1023 | UB | Diagnosis and Evaluation Services (not to be billed for therapy evaluations) (1 unit equals 1 hour of service; maximum of 1 unit per date of service.) |
All therapy services must be provided outside the time DDTCS core services are furnished. The following procedure codes must be used for therapy services for Medicaid-eligible recipients of all ages.
Procedure Code | Required Modifier(s) | Description |
97003 | --- | Evaluation for occupational therapy (30-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30) |
97150 | U1, UB | Group occupational therapy by occupational therapy assistant (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day, maximum of 4 clients per group) |
97150 | U2 | Group occupational therapy (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day, maximum of 4 clients per group) |
97530 | - | Individual occupational therapy (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day) |
97530 | UB | Individual occupational therapy by occupational therapy assistant (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day) |
Procedure Code | Required Modifier(s) | Description |
97001 | - | Evaluation for physical therapy (30-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30) |
97110 | - | Individual physical therapy (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day) |
97110 | UB | Individual physical therapy by physical therapy assistant (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day) |
97150 | - | Group physical therapy (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day, maximum of 4 clients per group) |
97150 | U1, UB | Group physical therapy by physical therapy assistant (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day, maximum of 4 clients per group) |
Procedure Code | Required Modifier(s) | Description |
92506 | - | Evaluation for speech therapy (maximum of four 30-minute units per state fiscal year, July 1 through June 30) |
92507 | - | Individual speech session (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day) |
92507 | UB | Individual speech therapy by speech language pathology assistant (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day) |
92508 | - | Group speech session (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day, maximum of 4 clients per group) |
92508 | UB | Group speech therapy by speech language pathology assistant (15-minute unit; maximum of 4 units per day, maximum of 4 clients per group) |
Extension of benefits may be provided for occupational, physical and speech therapy if medically necessary for Medicaid beneficiaries under the age of 21. Form DMS-671, Request for Extension of Benefits for Clinical, Outpatient, Laboratory and X-Ray Services, must be used to request extension of benefits. Providers may order copies of form DMS-671 by completing the Medicaid Form Request and mailing it to the EDS Provider Assistance Center. View or print the EDS PAC contact information. View or print form DMS-671
The following table contains Family Planning Services Program procedure codes payable to nurse practitioners. For claims filed on paper, type of service (TOS) code "A" is required with these procedure codes. All of the following procedure codes require a family planning diagnosis code in each claim detail.
Procedure Code | Required Modifiers | Description |
A4260 | FP | Norplant System (Complete Kit) |
J1055 | FP | Medrozyprogesterone acetate for contraceptive use |
J7300 | FP | Supply of Intrauterine Device |
J7302 | FP | Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive system |
J7303 | FP | Contraceptive supply, hormone containing vaginal ring |
S0612* | FP, SA, UB | Annual Post-Sterilization Visit* |
11975 | FP, SA | Implantation of Contraceptive Capsules |
11976 | FP, SA | Removal of Contraceptive Capsules |
11977 | FP, SA | Removal and Reinsertion of Contraceptive Capsules |
36415 | FP | Routine venipuncture for blood collection |
58300 | FP,SA | Insertion of Intrauterine Device |
58301 | FP,SA | Removal of Intrauterine Device |
99402 | FP, SA | Basic Family Planning Visit |
99401 | FP, SA, UA | Periodic Family Planning Visit |
* Women in the aid category 69, FP-W, who have undergone sterilization are eligible only for this annual follow-up visit.
Covered nurse practitioner obstetrical services are limited to antepartum and postpartum care only. Claims for antepartum and postpartum services are filed using the appropriate office visit CPT procedure code.
A nurse practitioner may provide risk management services listed below if he or she receives a referral from the patient's physician or certified nurse-midwife and if the nurse practitioner employs the professional staff required. Complete service descriptions and coverage information may be found in section 214.620 of this manual. The services in the list below are considered to be one service and are limited to 32 cumulative units.
National Code | Required Modifiers | Description |
99402 | SA, U1, UA | Risk Assessment |
99402 | SA, U4, UA | Case Management Services, low-risk case |
99402 | SA, U5, UA | Case Management Services, high-risk case |
99402 | SA, UA | Perinatal Education |
99402 | SA, U3, UA | Social Work Consultation |
99402 | SA, U2, UA | Nutrition Consultation - Individual |
For an early discharge home visit, use one of the applicable CPT procedure codes: 99341, 99343, 99347, 99348 and 99349.
Procedure Codes | |||||||
J7320 | J7340 | S0512 | V5014 | 00170 | 01964 | 11960 | 11970 |
11971 | 15342 | 15343 | 15400 | 15831 | 19316 | 19318 | 19324 |
19325 | 19328 | 19330 | 19340 | 19342 | 19350 | 19355 | 19357 |
19361 | 19364 | 19366 | 19367 | 19368 | 19369 | 19370 | 19371 |
19380 | 20974 | 20975 | 21076 | 21077 | 21079 | 21080 | 21081 |
21082 | 21083 | 21084 | 21085 | 21086 | 21087 | 21088 | 21089 |
21120 | 21121 | 21122 | 21123 | 21125 | 21127 | 21137 | 21138 |
21139 | 21141 | 21142 | 21143 | 21145 | 21146 | 21147 | 21150 |
21151 | 21154 | 21155 | 21159 | 21160 | 21172 | 21175 | 21179 |
21180 | 21181 | 21182 | 21183 | 21184 | 21188 | 21193 | 21194 |
21195 | 21196 | 21198 | 21199 | 21208 | 21209 | 21244 | 21245 |
21246 | 21247 | 21248 | 21249 | 21255 | 21256 | 27412 | 27415 |
29866 | 29867 | 29868 | 30220 | 30400 | 30410 | 30420 | 30430 |
30435 | 30450 | 30460 | 30462 | 32851 | 32852 | 32853 | 32854 |
33140 | 33282 | 33284 | 33945 | 36470 | 36471 | 37785 | 37788 |
38240 | 38241 | 38242 | 42820 | 42821 | 42825 | 42826 | 42842 |
42844 | 42845 | 42860 | 42870 | 43257 | 43644 | 43645 | 43842 |
43843 | 43845 | 43846 | 43847 | 43848 | 43850 | 43855 | 43860 |
43865 | 47135 | 48155 | 48160 | 48554 | 48556 | 50320 | 50340 |
50360 | 50365 | 50370 | 50380 | 51925 | 54360 | 54400 | 54415 |
54416 | 54417 | 55400 | 57335 | 58150 | 58152 | 58180 | 58260 |
58262 | 58263 | 58267 | 58270 | 58280 | 58290 | 58291 | 58292 |
58293 | 58294 | 58345 | 58550 | 58552 | 58553 | 58554 | 58672 |
58673 | 58750 | 58752 | 59135 | 59840 | 59841 | 59850 | 59851 |
59852 | 59855 | 59856 | 59857 | 59866 | 60512 | 61850 | 61860 |
61862 | 61870 | 61875 | 61880 | 61885 | 61886 | 61888 | 63650 |
63655 | 63660 | 63685 | 63688 | 64573 | 64585 | 64809 | 64818 |
65710 | 65730 | 65750 | 65755 | 67900 | 69300 | 69310 | 69320 |
69714 | 69715 | 69717 | 69718 | 69930 | 76012 | 76013 | 87901 |
87903 | 87904 | 92081 | 92100 | 92326 | 92393 | 93980 | 93981 |
Procedure Code | Modifier | Description |
E0779 | RR | Ambulatory infusion device |
D0140 | EP | EPSDT interperiodic dental screen |
L8619 | EP | External sound processor |
S0512 | Daily wear specialty contact lens, per lens | |
V2501 | UA | Supplying and fitting Keratoconus lens (hard or gas permeable) -1 lens |
V2501 | U1 | Supplying and fitting of monocular lens (soft lens) - 1 lens |
92002 | UB | Low vision services - low vision evaluation |
The following procedure codes must be used by the nephrologist when billing for acute hemodialysis on hospitalized patients. Class I and Class II must have a secondary diagnosis listed to justify the level of care billed. Hemodialysis must be billed with type of service code (paper claims only) "1".
Procedure Code | Required Modifier | Description |
90937 | Class I - Acute renal failure complicated by illness or failure of other organ systems | |
90935 | Class II - Acute renal failure without failure of other organ systems but with other dysfunction in other areas requiring attention | |
99221 99231 | U1 U1 | Class III - Acute renal failure with minor or no other complicating medical problems |
These are global codes. Hospital visits are included and must not be billed separately.
The following procedure codes must be used when billing for physician inpatient management of peritoneal dialysis. Class I and Class II must have a secondary diagnosis code listed to justify the level of care billed. Peritoneal dialysis must be billed with type of service code (paper only) "1."
Procedure Code | Required Modifier(s) | Description |
90947 | Class I - Acute renal failure complicated by illness or failure of other organ systems (peritoneal dialysis) | |
90945 | Class II - Acute renal failure, without failure of other organ systems but with dysfunction in other areas receiving attention (peritoneal dialysis) | |
99221 99231 | UB UB | Class III - Acute renal failure with minor or no other complicating medical problems |
These are global codes. Hospital visits are included and must not be billed separately.
The Arkansas Medicaid Program will reimburse for outpatient management of dialysis under procedure codes 90922, 90923, 90924 and 90925.
One day of dialysis management equals one unit of service. A provider may bill one day of outpatient management for each day of the month unless the beneficiary is hospitalized. When billing for an entire month of management, be sure to include the dates of management in the "Date of Service" column. Only one month of management must be reflected per claim line with a maximum of 31 units per month. If a patient is hospitalized, these days must not be included in the monthly charge. These days must be split billed. An example is:
Date of Service | Procedures, Services, or Supplies CPT/HCPCS | Days or Units |
6-1-05 through 6-14-05 | 90922 | 14 |
6-21-05 through 6-30-05 | 90922 | 11 |
Arkansas Medicaid also covers Iron Dextran for beneficiaries of all ages who receive dialysis due to acute renal failure. Use procedure code J1750 when administering in a physician's office. Units billed are equal to the milliliters administered (1 unit = 50 mg).
Procedure code J0636 (Injection, Calcitrol, 1 mcg, ampule) is payable for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries of all ages who receive dialysis due to acute renal failure (diagnosis codes 584 - 586).
When billing for office consultations when the place of service is the provider's office (POS: Paper 3/Electronic 11) or inpatient hospital (POS: Paper 1/Electronic 21), use the appropriate CPT procedure codes according to the description of each level of service. When filing paper claims, use type of service code "1."
The consultation procedure codes listed below must be used when the place of service is outpatient hospital or emergency room-hospital (POS: Paper 2 or X, respectively/Electronic 22 or 23, respectively) or ambulatory surgical center (POS: Paper B/Electronic 24).
Procedure Code | Required Modifier(s) | Description |
99241 | UA, UB | Other Outpatient Consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: A problem-focused history, A problem-focused examination and Straightforward medical decision-making. |
99242 | UA, UB | Other Outpatient Consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: An expanded problem-focused history, An expanded problem-focused examination and Straightforward medical decision-making. |
99243 | UA, UB | Other Outpatient Consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: A detailed history; A detailed examination and Medical decision making of low complexity. |
99244 | U1, UA | Other Outpatient Consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: A comprehensive history, A comprehensive examination and Medical decision making of moderate complexity. |
99245 | U1, UA | Other Outpatient Consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: A comprehensive history, An expanded problem-focused examination and Medical decision making of high complexity. |
Medicaid does not cover follow-up consultations. A consulting physician assuming care of a patient is providing a primary evaluation and management service and bills Medicaid accordingly within CPT standards.
For information on benefit limits for all consultation (inpatient and outpatient) refer to section 226.100 of this manual.
The following table contains Family Planning Services Program procedure codes payable to physicians. Physicians must use type of service code (paper only) "A" with these procedure codes. All procedure codes in this table require a family planning or sterilization diagnosis code in each claim detail.
Procedure Codes | |||||||
11975 | 11976 | 11977 | 55250 | 55450 | 58300 | 58301 | 58600 |
58605 | 58611 | 58615 | 58661* | 58670 | 58671 | 58700* | J1055 |
* CPT codes 58661 and 58700 represent procedures to treat medical conditions as well as for elective sterilizations. When filing paper claims for either of these services for elective sterilizations, enter type of service code "A". When using either of these codes for treatment of a medical condition, type of service code "2" must be entered for the primary surgeon or Jype of service code "8" for an assistant surgeon.
Effective for dates of service on and after April 1, 2005, procedure code 58565 is covered as a family planning service. Procedure code 58565 includes payment for the device.
Procedure Code | Modifier(s) | Description |
A4260 | FP | Norplant System (Complete Kit) |
J7300 | FP | Supply of Intrauterine Device |
J7302 | FP | Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive system |
J7303 | FP | Contraceptive Supply, Hormone Containing Vaginal Ring |
S0612** | FP, TS | Annual Post-Sterilization Visit (This procedure code is unique to aid category 69, FP-W. After sterilization, this is the only service covered for individuals in aid category 69.) |
36415 | Routine Venipuncture for Blood Collection | |
99401 | FP, UA, UB | Periodic Family Planning Visit |
99401 | FP, UA, U1 | Arkansas Division of Health Periodic/Follow-Up Visit |
99402 | FP, UA | Arkansas Division of Health Basic Visit |
99402 | FP, UA, UB | Basic Family Planning Visit |
99401 | FP, UA, U1 | Arkansas Dept. of Health Periodic/Follow-Up Visit |
When filing family planning claims for physician services in an outpatient clinic, use modifiers U6, UA for the basic family planning visit and the periodic family planning visit. If filing on paper, use type of service code "J".
Obstetrical care without delivery may be billed using procedure code 59425, modifier UA, and procedure code 59426 with no modifier.
These procedure codes enable physicians rendering care to the patient during the pregnancy, but not delivering the baby, to receive reimbursement for these services. Units of service billed with these procedure codes will not be counted against the patient's physician visit benefit limit and will include routine sugar and protein analysis. Other lab tests must be billed separately and within 12 months of the date of service.
The procedure codes must be billed with a type of service code "1" when filing paper claims. Providers must enter the dates of service in the CMS-1500 claim format and the number of units being billed. One visit equals one unit of service. Providers must submit the claim within 12 months of the first date of service.
View a CMS-1500 sample form.
For example: An OB patient is seen by Dr. Smith on 1-10-05, 2-10-05, 3-10-05, 4-10-05, 5-10-05 and 6-10-05. The patient then moves and begins seeing another physician prior to the delivery. Dr. Smith may submit a claim with dates of service shown as 1-10-05 through 6-10-05 and 6 units of service entered in the appropriate field. EDS must receive the claim within the 12 months from the first date of service. Dr. Smith must have on file the patient's medical record that reflects each date of service being billed. Dr. Smith must bill the appropriate code: 59425 with modifier UA for antepartum care only (4-6 visits) or 59426 for antepartum care only (7 or more visits).
A physician may provide risk management services for pregnant women if he or she employs the professional staff indicated in service descriptions found in section 247.200 of this manual. These services may be billed separately from obstetrical fees. The services in the list below are considered to be one service and are limited to 32 cumulative units. Use the modifiers when filing claims to identify the service provided.
Procedure Code | Modifier(s) | Description |
99402 | U1, UA | Risk Assessment |
99402 | U4, UA | Case Management Services, low-risk |
99402 | U5, UA | Case Management Services, high-risk |
99402 | UA | Perinatal Education |
99402 | U3, UA | Social Work Consultation |
99402 | U2, UA | Nutrition Consultation - Individual |
For early discharge home visits, use one of the applicable CPT procedure codes: 99341, 99343, 99347, 99348, and 99349.
Occupational therapy services are payable only to a qualified occupational therapist. Some speech and physical therapy services may be payable to the physician, when provided. The following procedure codes must be used when filing claims for therapy services.
Procedure Code | Modifier(s) | Description | Benefit Limit |
92506 | Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, auditory processing and/or aural rehabilitation | 30-minute unit. Maximum of 4 units per State Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30) | |
97001 | Evaluation for Physical Therapy | 30-minute unit. Maximum of 4 units per State Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30) | |
97110 | Individual Physical Therapy | 15-minute unit. Maximum of 4 units per day | |
97110 | UB | Individual Physical Therapy by Physical Therapy Assistant | 15-minute unit. Maximum of 4 units per day |
97150 | Group Physical Therapy | 15-minute unit. Maximum of 4 units per day; Maximum of 4 clients per group | |
97150 | UB | Group Physical Therapy by Physical Therapy Assistant | 15-minute unit. Maximum of 4 units per day; Maximum of 4 clients per group |
A provider must furnish a full unit of service to bill Medicaid for a unit of service. Partial units are not reimbursable. Extension of the benefit may be requested for physical and speech therapy if medically necessary for Medicaid beneficiaries under the age of 21.
Refer to section 227.000 of this manual for more information on benefit limits.
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