20 Miss. Code R. § 2-III

Current through June 25, 2024
Section 20-2-III - REIMBURSEMENT FOR REFILL OF PAIN PUMPS
A.Code 95990. This CPT code, which applies to refilling and maintenance of an implantable pump or reservoir for drug delivery spinal (intrathecal, epidural) or brain (intraventricular), is reimbursed at the specified MRA listed in the Medicine section of the Fee Schedule.
B.Evaluation and Management Services. Refilling and maintenance of implantable pump or reservoir for pain management drug delivery is a global service. A separate evaluation and management service is not paid unless significant additional or other cognitive services are provided and documented. To report a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service, append modifier 25 to the appropriate evaluation and management code. Documentation is required and payment will be allowed if supported by the documentation.
C.Drugs. Those drugs used in the refill of the pain pump shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Pharmacy Rules contained in the Pharmacy Rules section of this Fee Schedule.
D.Compounding Fee. If the drugs used in the refill of the pain pump must be compounded, the compounding service shall be reimbursed at $157.44 per individual refill. Report the compounding service with code S9430, Pharmacy compounding and dispensing services.
E. Non-FDA-approved drugs for intrathecal use will NOT be reimbursed.

20 Miss. Code. R. § 2-III

Amended 6/14/2017
Amended 6/15/2019