HCPCS Level II 1997 code changes

Added effective January 1, 1997 (93)

• A4221 — Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately)
• A4222 — Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately)
• A4255 — Platforms for home blood glucose monitor, 50 per box
• A4321 — Therapeutic agent for urinary catheter irrigation
• A4353 — Intermittent urinary catheter, with insertion supplies
• A4368 — Ostomy filter, any type, each
• A4481 — Tracheostoma filter, any type, any size, each
• A6025 — Gel sheet for dermal or epidermal application, (e.g., silicone, hydrogel, other), each
• A6154 — Wound pouch, each
• A6196 — Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
• A6197 — Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
• A6198 — Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
• A6199 — Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches
• A6203 — Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6204 — Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6205 — Composite dressing, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6206 — Contact layer, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
• A6207 — Contact layer, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
• A6208 — Contact layer, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
• A6209 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6210 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6211 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6212 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6213 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6214 — Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6215 — Foam dressing, wound filler, sterile, per gram
• A6216 — Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6217 — Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6218 — Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6219 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6220 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6221 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6222 — Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6223 — Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6224 — Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6228 — Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6229 — Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6230 — Gauze, impregnated, water or normal saline, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6234 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6235 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6236 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6237 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6238 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6239 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6240 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce
• A6241 — Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram
• A6242 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6243 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6244 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6245 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6246 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6247 — Hydrogel dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6248 — Hydrogel dressing, wound filler, gel, per fluid ounce
• A6250 — Skin sealants, protectants, moisturizers, ointments, any type, any size
• A6251 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6252 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6253 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6254 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6255 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6256 — Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing
• A6257 — Transparent film, sterile, 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing
• A6258 — Transparent film, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
• A6259 — Transparent film, sterile, more than 48 sq. in., each dressing
• A6260 — Wound cleansers, any type, any size
• A6261 — Wound filler, gel/paste, per fluid ounce, not otherwise specified
• A6262 — Wound filler, dry form, per gram, not otherwise specified
• A6266 — Gauze, impregnated, other than water, normal saline, or zinc paste, sterile, any width, per linear yard
• A6402 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6403 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A6404 — Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing
• A9503 — Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries
• E0159 — Brake attachment for wheeled walker, replacement, each
• E0217 — Water circulating heat pad with pump
• E0218 — Fluid circulating cold pad with pump, any type
• E0370 — Air pressure elevator for heel
• E0760 — Osteogenesis stimulator, low intensity ultrasound, non-invasive
• J0270 — Injection, alprostadil, 1.25 mcg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
• J1190 — Injection, dexrazoxane hydrochloride, per 250 mg
• J1645 — Injection, dalteparin sodium, per 2500 iu
• J7310 — Ganciclovir, 4.5 mg, long-acting implant
• L2430 — Addition to knee joint, ratchet lock for active and progressive knee extension, each joint
• L2755 — Addition to lower extremity orthosis, high strength, lightweight material, all hybrid lamination/prepreg composite, per segment, for custom fabricated orthosis only
• L3956 — Addition of joint to upper extremity orthosis, any material; per joint
• L4205 — Repair of orthotic device, labor component, per 15 minutes
• L4392 — Replacement, soft interface material, static afo
• L4394 — Replace soft interface material, foot drop splint
• L4396 — Static or dynamic ankle foot orthosis, including soft interface material, adjustable for fit, for positioning, may be used for minimal ambulation, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise
• L4398 — Foot drop splint, recumbent positioning device, prefabricated, off-the-shelf
• L5814 — Addition, endoskeletal knee-shin system, polycentric, hydraulic swing phase control, mechanical stance phase lock
• L5987 — All lower extremity prosthesis, shank foot system with vertical loading pylon
• L7520 — Repair prosthetic device, labor component, per 15 minutes
• L7900 — Male vacuum erection system
• L8417 — Prosthetic sheath/sock, including a gel cushion layer, below knee or above knee, each