Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 016 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Division 06 - Medical Services
Rule 016.06.09-036 - Hospital Update #165 & Physician Update #178

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 016.06.09-036

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024

Section II Hospital/Critical Access Hospital (CAH)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

217.040 Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Morbid Obesity

Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity is payable under the Medicaid Program with prior authorization. (See Section 241.000 of this manual for instructions on obtaining prior authorization.)

Morbid obesity is defined as a condition in which the presence of excess weight causes physical trauma; pulmonary and circulatory insufficiencies and complications related to treatment of other medical conditions.

Requirements for Bariatric Surgery

A. The beneficiary must be between 18 and 65 years of age.

B. The beneficiary has a documented body-mass index [GREATER THAN]35 and has at least one comorbidity related to obesity.

C. The beneficiary must be free of endocrine disease as supported by an endocrine study consisting of a T3, T4, blood sugar and a 17-Keto Steroid or Plasma Cortisol.

D. Under the supervision of a physician, the beneficiary has made at least one documented attempt to lose weight in the past. The medically supervised weight loss attempt(s) as defined above must have been at least six months in duration.

E. Medical and psychiatric contraindications to the surgical procedure have been ruled out (and referrals made as necessary)
1. A complete history and physical, documenting the beneficiaries:
a. Height, Weight, and BMI;

b. The exclusion or diagnosis of genetic or syndromic obesity, such as Prader-Willi Syndrome

2. A psychiatric evaluation no more than three months prior to requesting authorization. The evaluation should address the following:
a. Ability to provide, without coercion, informed consent;

b. Family and social support;

c. Patient ability to comply with the postoperative care plan and identify potential psychiatric contraindications.

Note: Documentation that female beneficiaries have received counseling regarding potential birth defects from nutritional deficiencies if they should become pregnant during the weight stabilization period following bariatric surgery. Documentation all beneficiaries have been informed of possible adverse events related to the surgery.

Covered Procedures:

*Open and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)

*Open and laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

*Laparoscopic Adjustable gastric banding(LAGB)

*Vertical banded gastroplasty

*Gastric Bypass Non-Covered Procedures:

*Open adjustable gastric banding

*Open and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

244.000 Procedures that Require Prior Authorization
A. The procedures represented by the CPT and HCPCS codes in the following table require prior authorization (PA). The performing physician or dentist (or the referring physician or dentist, when lab work is ordered or injections are given by non-physician staff) is responsible for obtaining required PA and forwarding the PA control number to appropriate hospital staff for documentation and billing purposes. A claim for any hospital services that involve a PA-required procedure must contain the assigned PA control number or Medicaid will deny it.

J1565

Q0182

11960

11970

11971

15342

15343

15831

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

22520

22521

22522

30220

30400

30410

30420

30430

30435

30450

30460

30462

33140

33282

33284

36470

36471

37785

37788

38242

42820

42821

42825

42826

42842

42844

42845

42860

42870

43644

43645

43770

43771

43772

43773

43774

43842

43845

43846

43847

43848

43850

43855

43860

43865

50320

50340

50360

50365

50370

50380

51925

54360

54400

54415

54416

54417

55400

57335

58150

58152

58180

58260

58262

58263

58267

58270

58275

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

61850

61860

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

87901

87903

87904

92393

92607

92608

93980

93981

B. The following revenue codes require prior authorization.

Revenue

Code

Description

0361

Outpatient dental surgery, Group I

0360

Outpatient dental surgery, Group II

0369

Outpatient dental surgery, Group III

0509

Outpatient dental surgery, Group IV

Provider Manual Update Transmittal #178 TOC required

221.100 Additional Family Planning Benefit Information Regarding Aid Categories 69 and 61
A. Women in Aid Category 69, FP-W, are eligible for all family planning services, subject to the benefit limits listed in this manual.

Please refer to Section 243.100 for additional information regarding the Family Planning Services Demonstration Waiver.

B. Family planning services, including sterilization procedures, are also covered for women eligible in the Pregnant Woman-Poverty Level (PW-PL) category, Aid Category 61.Beneficiaries in aid category 61 are eligible for family planning services through the last day of the month in which the 60th day postpartum falls.

251.270 Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Morbid Obesity

Bariatric Surgery for treatment of morbid obesity is payable under the Arkansas Medicaid Program with prior authorization. Refer to Section 261.100 of this manual for instructions on obtaining prior authorization.

Morbid obesity is defined as a condition in which the presence of excess weight causes physical trauma, pulmonary and circulatory insufficiencies and complications related to treatment of other medical conditions.

Requirements for Bariatric Surgery

A. The patient must be between 18 and 65 years of age.

B. The beneficiary has a documented body-mass index [GREATER THAN]35 and has at least one co-morbidity related to obesity.

C. The beneficiary must be free of endocrine disease as supported by an endocrine study consisting of a T3, T4, blood sugar and a 17-Keto Steroid or Plasma Cortisol.

D. Under the supervision of a physician the beneficiary has made at least one documented attempt to lose weight in the past. The medically supervised weight loss attempt(s) as defined above must have been at least six months in duration.

E. Medical and psychiatric contraindications to the surgical procedure have been ruled out (and referrals made as necessary)
1. A complete history and physical, documenting a. beneficiary's height, weight, and BMI
b. the exclusion or diagnosis of genetic or syndromic obesity, such as Prader-Willi Syndrome,

2. A psychiatric evaluation no more than three months prior to the requesting authorization. The evaluation should address these issues:
a. Ability to provide, without coercion, informed consent,

b. family and social support,

c. patient ability to comply with the postoperative care plan and, identify potential psychiatric contraindications

Note: Documentation female candidates have received counseling regarding potential birth defects from nutritional deficiencies if they should become pregnant during the weight stabilization period following bariatric surgery. Documentation all candidates have been informed of possible adverse events related to the surgery.

Covered Procedures

See Section 261.100 for prior authorization instructions and the Arkansas Medicaid Physicians fee schedule for covered procedure codes.

* Open and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)

* Open and laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

* Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) Vertical banded gastroplasty

* Gastric Bypass

Non-covered Procedures

The following bariatric surgery procedures are non-covered:

* Open adjustable gastric banding

* Open and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

261.000 Obtaining Prior Authorization of Restricted Medical and Surgical Procedures
A. Certain medical and surgical procedures are covered only with prior authorization (PA). Most restricted procedures are prior authorized by the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. (AFMC). Refer to sections 261.100 through 261.220 for instructions on requesting PA from AFMC.

262.000 Procedures That Require Prior Authorization

The following procedure codes require prior authorization:

Procedure

Codes

D9220**

J7319

J7320

J7330

S0500

S2112

V2623

V2625

01966

11960

11970

11971

15400

15830

15847

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

27416

28446

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

43770

43771

43772

43773

43774

43842

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

58275

58280

58290

58291

58292

58293

58294

58345

58541*

58542*

58543*

58544*

58550

58552

58553

58554

58570***

58571***

58572***

58573***

58672

58673

58750

58752

59135

59840

59841

59850

59851

59852

59855

59856

59857

59866

61850

61860

61862

61870

61875

61880

61885

61886

61888

63650

63655

63660

63685

63688

64555

64573

64585

64809

64818

65710

65730

65750

65755

67900

69300

69310

69320

69714

69715

69717

69718

69930

87901

87903

87904

92326

93980

93981

* These procedure codes will be manually reviewed prior to payment and require prior authorization from AFMC and a paper claim with form DMS-2606 attached.

** Manually Priced

*** These procedure codes require a paper claim with form DMS-2606 attached.

292.590 Injections

Providers billing the Arkansas Medicaid Program for covered injections should bill the appropriate CPT or HCPCS procedure code for the specific injection administered. The procedure codes and their descriptions may be found in the CPT coding book, in the HCPCS coding book and in this section of this manual.

T1502 is payable for beneficiaries of all ages. T1502 may be used for billing the administration of subcutaneous and/or Intramuscular injections only. This procedure code cannot be billed when the medication is administered "ORALLY." No fee is billable for drugs administered orally.

T1502 cannot be billed to administer any medication given for family planning purposes.

No other fee is billable when the provider decides not to supply family planning injectable medications. T1502 cannot be billed when the drug administered is not FDA approved.

Procedure Code

Modifier

Eligibility Category

T1502

EP

ARKidsA (Ages 0-20)

T1502

ARKidsB

T1502

Ages 19 and above

Most of the covered drugs can be billed electronically. However, any drug marked with an asterisk (*) must be billed on paper with the name of the drug and dosage listed in the "Procedures, Services, or Supplies" column, Field 24D, of the CMS-1500 claim form. View a CMS-1500 sample form.H If requested, additional documentation may be required to justify medical necessity. Reimbursement is based on the "Red Book" drug price. If preferred, a copy of the invoice verifying the provider's cost of the drug may be attached to the Medicaid claim form.

Arkansas Medicaid follows the billing protocol per the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for drugs. See section 292.910 for further information.

292.591 Injections and Therapeutic Agents
A. Administration of therapeutic agents is payable only if provided in a physician's office, place of service code "11."These procedures are not payable to the physician if performed in any other setting. Therapeutic injections should only be provided by physicians experienced in the provision of these medications and who have the facilities to treat patients who may experience adverse reactions. The capability to treat infusion reactions with appropriate life support techniques should be immediately available. Only one administration fee is allowed per date of service unless "multiple sites" are indicated in the "Procedures, Services, or Supplies" field in the CMS-1500 claim format. Reimbursement for supplies is included in the administration fee. An administration fee is not allowed when drugs are given orally.

Multiple units may be billed when applicable. Take-home drugs are not covered. Drugs loaded into an infusion pump are not classified as "take home drugs." Refer to CPT code ranges 90765 through 90779 and 96401 through 96549 for therapeutic and chemotherapy administration procedure codes.

B. The following is a list of covered therapeutic agents payable to the physician when furnished in the office. Multiple units may be billed, if appropriate. Take-home drugs are not covered. Drugs loaded into an infusion pump are not classified as "take-home drugs."

For coverage information regarding any drug not listed, please contact the Medicaid Reimbursement Unit. View or print Medicaid Reimbursement Unit contact information.

This list includes drugs covered for beneficiaries of all ages. However, when provided to individuals aged 21 or older, a diagnosis of ICD-9-CM 140.0 - 208.91, 230.0-238.9, or 042 is required.

Procedure

Codes

J0120

J0128

J0190

J0205

J0207

J0210

J0256

J0278

J0280

J0285

J0287

J0288

J0289

J0290

J0295

J0300

J0330

J0350

J0360

J0380

J0390

J0456

J0460

J0470

J0475

J0476

J0500

J0515

J0520

J0530

J0540

J0550

J0560

J0580

J0592

J0595

J0600

J0610

J0620

J0630

J0640

J0670

J0690

J0692

J0694

J0696

J0697

J0698

J0704

J0706

J0710

J0713

J0715

J0720

J0725

J0735

J0740

J0743

J0744

J0745

J0760

J0770

J0780

J0795

J0800

J0835

J0850

J0895

J0900

J0945

J0970

J1000

J1020

J1030

J1040

J1051

J1060

J1070

J1080

J1094

J1100

J1110

J1120

J1160

J1165

J1170

J1180

J1190

J1200

J1205

J1212

J1230

J1240

J1245

J1250

J1260

J1320

J1325

J1330

J1364

J1380

J1390

J1410

J1435

J1436

J1450

J1452

J1455

J1457

J1570

J1580

J1590

J1610

J1620

J1626

J1630

J1631

J1642

J1644

J1645

J1655

J1670

J1700

J1710

J1720

J1730

J1742

J1800

J1810

J1815

J1825

J1830

J1835

J1840

J1850

J1885

J1890

J1940

J1950

J1955

J1956

J1960

J1980

J1990

J2001

J2010

J2020

J2060

J2150

J2175

J2180

J2185

J2210

J2250

J2270

J2271

J2275

J2278

J2280

J2300

J2310

J2320

J2321

J2322

J2355

J2360

J2370

J2400

J2405

J2410

J2425

J2430

J2440

J2460

J2469

J2501

J2510

J2515

J2540

J2543

J2550

J2560

J2590

J2650

J2670

J2675

J2680

J2690

J2700

J2710

J2720

J2725

J2730

J2760

J2765

J2770

J2780

J2783*

J2800

J2820

J2920

J2930

J2941

J2950

J2995

J3000

J3010

J3030

J3070

J3105

J3120

J3130

J3140

J3150

J3230

J3240

J3250

J3260

J3265

J3280

J3301

J3302

J3303

J3305

J3310

J3315

J3320

J3350

J3360

J3364

J3365

J3370

J3400

J3410

J3430

J3470

J3475

J3480

J3485

J3490*

J3520

J7197

J7308

J7310

J7501

J7504

J7505

J7506

J7507

J7509

J7510

J7511

J7513

J7518

J7599*

J8530

J9000

J9001

J9010

J9015

J9017

J9020

J9031

J9040

J9045

J9050

J9060

J9062

J9065

J9070

J9080

J9090

J9091

J9092

J9093

J9094

J9095

J9096

J9097

J9098*

J9100

J9110

J9120

J9130

J9140

J9150

J9151

J9165

J9170

J9181

J9182

J9185

J9190

J9200

J9201

J9202

J9206

J9208

J9209

J9211

J9212

J9213

J9214

J9215

J9216

J9217

J9218

J9230

J9245

J9260

J9265

J9266

J9268

J9270

J9280

J9290

J9291

J9300

J9310

J9320

J9340

J9355

J9357

J9360

J9370

J9375

J9380

J9390

J9600

J9999*

Q0166**

Q2009

Q2017

S0017

S0021

S0023

S0028

S0030

S0032

S0034

S0039

S0040

S0073

S0074

S0077

S0080

S0081

S0092

S0093

S0108

S0164

S0177

S0179

S0187

*Procedure code requires paper billing. Include the name of the drug and the dose given to patient.

** In addition use UB modifier for Q0166 -"Granistron HCI tab1mg.oral" (Kytril).

292.592 Other Covered Injections and Immunizations with Special

Instructions

Physicians may bill for immunization procedures on either the Child Health Services (EPSDT) DMS-694 claim form or the CMS-1500 claim form. View a DMS-694 sample form. View a CMS-1500 sample form.

When a patient is scheduled for immunization only, reimbursement is limited to the immunization. The provider may bill for the immunization only. Unless otherwise noted in this section of the manual, covered vaccines are payable only for beneficiaries under age 21.The following is a list of injections with special instructions for coverage and billing.

Procedure Code

Modifier(s)

Special Instructions

J0129*

Requires ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 714.0-714.2 as primary diagnosis. Patient must have had inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs such as Methotrexate or Tumor Necrosis Factor antagonists (Humira, Remicade, etc.). Records submitted with claim must include history and physical exam showing severity of rheumatoid arthritis, treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and treatment failure resulting in progression of joint destruction, swelling, tendonitis, etc. Prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required to be attached to each claim. See 244.100 for information regarding requests for prior approval letters.

J0133

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with diagnosis codes 053.0 -

054.9.

J0150

Procedure is covered for all ages with no diagnosis restriction. Maximum units 4 per day.

J0152*

Payable for all ages. When administered in the office, the provider must have nursing staff available to monitor the patient's vital signs during infusion. The provider must be able to treat cardiac shock and to provide advanced cardiac life support in the treatment area where the drug is infused. Requires paper claim with copy of report of diagnostic procedure. Maximum units 1 per day.

J0170

Payable if the service is performed on an emergency basis and is provided in a physician's office.

J0180*

This procedure is covered for treatment of Fabry's disease, ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 272.7. Procedure requires prior approval from DMS Medical Director. See section 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval.

J0220*

Requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 271.0. Evaluation by a physician with a specialty in clinical genetics documenting progress required annually. A prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required and must be attached to each claim. See 244.100 for information regarding acquiring the prior approval letter.

J0348

Valid for any condition below, along with ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 112.5 or 112.8 (and any valid 5th digits), or 112.9. (1) End-stage Renal Disease (ICD-9-CM codes 584 - 586) or (2) AIDS or cancer (ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes 042, 140.0-208.9, 230.0-238.9) or (3) Post transplant status (i.e., ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 986.80-996.89) or specify transplanted organ and transplant date

J0570

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J0585

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages when medically necessary. Botox A is reviewed for medical necessity based on diagnosis.

J0636

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages receiving dialysis due to renal failure (diagnosis codes 584-586).

J0637*

Covered when administered to patients with refractory aspergillosis who also have a diagnosis of malignant neoplasm or HIV disease. Complete history and physical exam, documentation of failure with other conventional therapy and dosage. After 30 days of use, an updated medical exam and history must be submitted.

J0702

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages. However, when provided to beneficiaries aged 21 and older, there must be a diagnosis of AIDS, cancer or complications during pregnancy (diagnosis code range 640 - 648.93).

J0881

Use the lowest dose that will gradually increase the Hgb concentration to the lowest level sufficient to avoid the need for red

J0885

blood cell transfusion.

In addition to the primary diagnosis, an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code from each column below must be billed on the claim.

Column 1

Column II

Code

Description

285.9 Secondary Anemia

V58.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

V67.2

Following chemotherapy

E933.1

Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs

Use ICD-9-CM code 285.29 (primary) with 070.54, 238.72-238.75, or 714.0-714.4 (secondary) to represent patients with anemia due to hepatitis C (patients being treated with ribavirin and interferon alfa or ribavirin and peginterferon alfa), myelodysplastic syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Use the lowest dose that will gradually increase the HGB concentration to the lowest level sufficient to avoid the need for red blood cell transfusion.

In addition to the primary diagnosis, an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code from each column below must be billed on the claim.

Column I

Column II

Code

Description

285.29 Anemia of other chronic disease

070.54

Chronic Hepatitis C without mention of coma

238.72-238.75

Myelodysplastic

714.0-714.4

Rheumatoid Arthritis

J0882 J0886

Payable for dates of service on and after March 1, 2006. Covered when administered to patients diagnosed with ESRD (diagnosis range 584 - 586).

J0894*

Requires ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes of 205.00-205.91, 238.71-238.76, or 238.79. Prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required to be attached to each claim. Refer to 244.100 for information regarding requesting prior approval.

J1100

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages. However, when provided to beneficiaries aged 21 and older, there must be a diagnosis of AIDS, cancer or complications during pregnancy (diagnosis code range 640 - 648.93).

J1270

Payable for beneficiaries with diagnosis codes 042,140.0 -208.91 + 230. 0-238-9 + 787.2 + 588.81;

Or

ESRD 584 - 586 +787.2+ 588.81.

Claims will be manually reviewed prior to reimbursement.

J1440 J1441

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J1458*

Payable for treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS VI), diagnosis code 277.5. Prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required. Copy of prior approval letter must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval.

J1460 J1470 J1480 J1490 J1500 J1510 J1520 J1530 J1540 J1550 J1560

Covered for individuals of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J1561

Claims are reviewed for medical necessity based on the diagnosis code.

J1562

Payable for all ages without diagnosis restriction.

J1566 J1568 J1569

Claims are reviewed for medical necessity, based on the diagnosis code.

J1600

Payable for patients with a detail diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (diagnosis code range 714.0 - 714.9).

J1640

Payable when administered to all beneficiaries with ICD-9-CM detail diagnosis 277.1).

J1650

Payable for all ages with no diagnosis restriction.

J1652

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J1740

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J1743*

Requires ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 277.5 (MPS II). An evaluation by a physician with a specialty in clinical genetics, documenting progress and response to the medication is required annually. Requires prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director and a copy must be attached to each paper claim. Refer to section 244.100 for information on how to acquire a prior approval letter.

J1745*

For beneficiaries under 18 years of age:

Effective for dates of service on and after 05/20/06, J1745is payable without an approval letter for beneficiaries under age 18 years when the diagnosis is 555.0, 555.1 or 555.9. No other diagnosis is required. All other diagnoses for beneficiaries under age 18 years will continue to require a prior approval letter.

For beneficiaries aged 18 years and above:

Procedure code J1745is payable when one of the following conditions exist:

1) ICD-9-CM code 555.9 as the primary detail diagnosis ANDa secondary diagnosis of 565.1 or 569.81

OR

2) ICD-9-CM code range 556.0 - 556.9

OR

3) ICD-9-CM code 696.0

OR

4) ICD-9-CM code 714.0

NOTE:ICD-9 diagnosis code 714.0 requires a prior approval letter from the Medical Director. The request for approval must include documentation showing failed trial of Enbrel or Humira.

Claims must be submitted to EDS with any applicable attachments. Claims will be manually reviewed by Medicaid medical staff prior to payment.

OR

5) ICD-9-CM 724.9.

NOTE:ICD-9 diagnosis code 724.9 requires a prior approval letter from the Medical Director. The request for approval must include documentation showing failed trial of Enbrel or Humira.

Claims must be submitted to EDS with any applicable attachments. Claims will be manually reviewed by Medicaid medical staff prior to payment.

J1750

Payable for all ages with no diagnosis restriction.

J1785*

This procedure is covered for the treatment of Type I Gaucher disease with complications, with a detail diagnosis of ICD-9 code 272.7. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required. See section 244.001 and 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval. A copy of the prior approval letter must be attached to each claim.

J1931*

This procedure is covered for treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS I), ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 277.5. Prior approval from DMS Medical Director is required. See section 244.001 and 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval. A copy of the prior approval letter must

be attached to each claim.

J2260

Payable for Medicaid beneficiaries of all ages with congestive heart failure (ICD-9 diagnosis codes 428.0-428.9).

J2323*

Procedure requires a prior approval letter. See section 244.100. The history and physical showing a relapse of multiple sclerosis must be submitted with the request for the prior approval letter. This procedure must be billed on a paper claim. The approval letter must be attached to each claim. Requires review before payment.

J2353* J2354*

Payable for Medicaid beneficiaries of all ages. For ages 21 and older, J2353 and J2354 are covered for diagnosis of AIDs and cancer (ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes 140.0 - 208.91, 230.0 - 238.9 or 042). For other diagnoses, a prior approval letter is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for information of requesting a prior approval letter.

J2503

Payable for beneficiaries diagnosed with macular degeneration (ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 362.50 - 362.52).

J2504

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with a primary detail diagnosis of 279.2.

J2505

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with a detail diagnosis from diagnosis code ranges 162.0 - 165.9, or174.0 - 175.9 or201.00 - 201.98 or202.80 - 202.88. Diagnosis codes 288.00-288.04, 288.09 or 288.4 or 288.50-288.51 or 288.59, 289.53, V58.69, V67.51 and E933.1 are covered along with a diagnosis of AIDS or cancer. Diagnosis codes must be shown on the claim form.

J2513

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J2597

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J2778*

Requires ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 362.50 or 362.52 as primary diagnosis. Requires prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director attached to each claim. Refer to section 244.100 for information on how to acquire a prior approval letter.

J2788

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J2790 J2791

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J2792

Payable without restriction.

J2910

Payable for all beneficiaries with a primary detail diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (ICD-9 diagnosis codes 714.0 - 714.9).

J2916

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no restrictions.

J2993

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions. Limited to 4 units per day in the office place of service. For the purpose of declotting catheters. Bill diagnosis 996.74 on the claim.

J2997

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions. Limited to 4 units per day in the office place of service. For the purpose of declotting catheters. Bill diagnosis 996.74 on the claim.

J3396

Covered for all ages if one of the following diagnoses exist: ICD-9 diagnosis code 362.50 or 362.52; orICD-9 diagnosis code 360.21; orICD-9 diagnosis code 115.02 or115.12 or 115.92. Claims may be filed electronically or on paper. See section 244.002 for additional coverage information.

J3420

Payable for patients with a primary detail diagnosis of pernicious anemia, 281.0. Coverage includes the B-12, administration and supplies. It must not be billed in multiple units.

J3465*

Covered for non-pregnant beneficiaries of all ages with no restrictions.

J3487

Payable to physicians when provided in the office if one of the following diagnoses exist: A primary diagnosis of AIDS or cancer, or diagnosis code 275.42, 198.5, 203.0, or 733.90. Claims will be manually reviewed prior to payment. Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J3488

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J7187 J7190 J7191 J7192 J7193 J7194 J7195 J7197

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J7198

Payable for all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J7199

For consideration, this code must be billed on a paper claim form with the name of the drug, dosage and the route of administration.

J7321 J7322 J7323 J7324

Requires prior authorization through Utilization Review Section of DMS. Providers must specify brand name of Hyaluronon (sodium hyaluronate) or derivative when requesting prior authorization. Written request must be submitted to DMS Utilization Review. Refer to 261.240 for PA information.

J7330

Requires prior authorization from AFMC for all providers. See sections 260.000, 261.000, 261.100 and 261.110.

J7340

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions

J7341

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J7346

Requires submission of operative report with each claim.

J7502

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J7515

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions.

J7516

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions

J7517

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with no diagnosis restrictions

J7520 J7525 J7599*

For consideration, this code must be billed on a paper claim form with the name of the drug, dosage and the route of administration.

J9025

Coverage of this procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis within the code range of 205.00 - 205.91, 238.71 - 238.76 or 238.79. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required to be attached to each claim. Refer to 244.100 for information regarding requesting prior approval.

J9035*

Coverage of this procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis within the code range of 153.0 - 154.8, 162.0 - 162.9, 174.0-175.9, or 189.0 - 189.9. A prior approval letter is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for information on requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9041

Coverage of this procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 203.0 - 203.8, and 200.40-200.48. A prior approval letter is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for information on requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9055

This procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 140.0 - 140.9, 153.0 - 154,, 160.0 - 161.9, 171.0, 172.0 - 172.4,173.0 - 173.4, or 195.0. A prior approval letter is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for information on requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9160

This procedure code is covered for all ages with ICD-9-CM diagnosis within the diagnosis range 202.10 - 202.18, 202.20 -202.28, or 202.80 - 202.88. A prior approval letter is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for information on requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9178

This procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 150.0-150.8, 151.0-151.9, 162.0-162.9, 171.0-171.9,174.0 - 175.9, 183.0, 200.0-200.8 or 202.0 - 202.90. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and must be attached to

each claim. See section 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval.

J9219

Payable for male beneficiaries of all ages with ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 185, 198.82 or V10.46. Benefit limit is one procedure every 12 months.

J9225

Payable for male beneficiaries with a diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of prostate (ICD-9-CM code 185).

J9226

Supprelin LA: Coverage of this procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 259.1 Approved only for children 12 years of age and under. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required to be attached to each claim. Prior to initiation of treatment a clinical diagnosis of CPP, 259.1, should be confirmed by measurement of blood concentrations of total sex steroids, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) following stimulation with a GnRH analog, and assessment of bone age versus chronological age. Baseline evaluations should include height and weight measurements, diagnostic imaging of the brain (to rule out intracranial tumor),

pelvic/testicular/adrenal ultrasound (to rule out steroid secreting tumors), human chorionic gonadotropin levels (to rule out a chorionic gonadotropin secreting tumor, and adrenal steroids to exclude congenital adrenal hyperplasia. All tests and screenings must be documented by medical records and submitted with History and Physical examination when requesting prior approval. Refer to 244.100 for information regarding requesting prior approval.

J9250

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages without restriction.

J9261

Requires ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes of 202.80 - 202.89 or 204.0 -208.90. The disease must have not responded to, or either has relapsed, following treatment with at least 2 chemotherapy regimens. Prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required. See section 244.100 for information on requesting prior approval.

J9263

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with diagnosis of 151.0-151.9, 153.0 - 154.8, 183.0 - 183.9 and 202.00 - 202.99. Prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required with letter attached to claim. See section 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9264

Coverage of this procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 141.0 - 151.9, 158.8, 158.9, 160.9, 161.9, 162.0 - 162.9, 174.0 - 176.9, 180.9, 182.0, 183.0 - 183.9, 185.0, 186.0 - 186.9, 188.0 - 188.9, 195.9, 199.0 and 199.1. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for additional coverage

information and instructions for requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9293

Payable for all ages. Will be manually reviewed for medical necessity based on diagnosis code for cancer or AIDS or diagnosis code 340.

J9303*

Requires ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 153.0 - 154.8. Prior approval letter from DMS Medical Director required with copy attached to each claim. Refer to section 244.100 for information on how to acquire a prior approval letter.

J9305

Coverage of this procedure code requires an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code of 162.0 - 163.9. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed ranges is acceptable.

J9350

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages with a primary detail diagnosis of 162.0-162.9 or 180.0-180.9 or 183.0 or 205.10-205.11 or 230.9-238.9.

J9395*

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages, with a diagnosis of 174.0 - 175.9.

A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and must be attached to each claim. See section 244.100 for additional coverage information and instructions for requesting prior approval. Any one of the diagnosis codes from the above listed range is acceptable.

P9041

Payable to beneficiaries of all ages with no restrictions.

P9045

Payable to beneficiaries of all ages with no restrictions.

P9046

Payable to beneficiaries of all ages with no restrictions.

P9047

Payable to beneficiaries of all ages with no restrictions.

Q3025 Q3026

These procedure codes are covered for all ages based on medical necessity.

S0145 S0146

Procedures are payable when there is a primary detail diagnosis ICD-9-CM 070.54

Z1847

Torecan oral tablets. Limit of (4) 10mg tabs per day.

90371

One unit equals 1/2 cc, with a maximum of 10 units payable per day. Payable for Medicaid beneficiaries of all ages in the physician's office.

90375* 90376*

Covered for all ages. Billing requires paper claims with procedure code and dosage entered infield 24.D of claim form CMS-1500 for each date of service. If date spans are used, units of service must

be identified for each date within the span. The manufacturer's invoice must be attached. Reimbursement rate includes administration fee.

90385

Limited to one injection per pregnancy.

90581*

Payable for ages 18 years and older. Indicate dose and attach manufacturer's invoice.

90585

Payable for all ages.

90586

Payable for ages 18 years and older.

90632

Payable when administered to beneficiaries ages 19 years and older.

90633 90634

EP, TJ

Payable when administered to beneficiaries ages 12 months - 18 years. See section 292.593.

90636

EP, TJ

Payable when administered to beneficiaries age 18 years and older. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries aged 18 years. See section 292.593.

90645 90646 90647

EP, TJ

Payable when administered to beneficiaries of all ages. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries aged 18 years and younger. See section 292.593 for billing instructions when administered to beneficiaries aged 18 years and younger.

90648

EP, TJ

Payable when administered to beneficiaries aged 18 years and younger. Refer to section 292.593 for more information.

90655 90657

EP, TJ

Influenza vaccines payable through the VFC program for beneficiaries 6 - 35 months of age. See section 292.593 for billing instructions.

90656 90658

EP, TJ

Influenza vaccines payable for beneficiaries aged 3 years and older. Modifiers required only when administered to children under age 19. Refer to sections 292.593 and 292.594 for influenza vaccine policy.

90660

EP, TJ

Covered for healthy individuals aged 2-49 and not pregnant. Modifiers required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19. See sections 292.593 and 292.594 of this manual.

90665

Payable when administered to beneficiaries ages 19 years and older.

90669

EP, TJ

Administration of vaccine is covered for children under age 5 years. See section 292.593 for billing instructions.

90675* 90676*

Covered for all ages without diagnosis restrictions. Billing requires paper claims with procedure code and dosage entered in field 24.D of claim form CMS-1500 for each date of service. If date spans are used, appropriate units of service must be indicated and must be identified for each date within the span. The manufacturer's invoice must be attached. Reimbursement rate includes administration fee.

90680

EP, TJ

VFC vaccine payable when administered to beneficiaries ages 6 weeks - 32 weeks. See section 292.593 for more information.

90690

Payable for beneficiaries ages 6 years and older.

90691

Payable for beneficiaries aged 3 years and older.

90700

EP, TJ

VFC vaccine payable when administered to beneficiaries under age 7 years. Modifiers are required. See section 292.593 for more information.

90702

EP, TJ

Payable for beneficiaries ages 0-6 years of age.

90703

Payable for all ages without restrictions and without modifiers.

90704

Payable for beneficiaries aged 1 year and older.

90705

Payable for ages 9 months and older.

90706

Payable for ages 1 year and older.

90707

U1

Payable when provided to women of childbearing age, ages 21 through 44, who may be at risk of exposure to these diseases. Coverage is limited to two (2) injections per lifetime. U1 modifier is required for this age group.

Payable when administered to beneficiaries aged 19 and 20 years without modifiers.

90707

EP, TJ

Payable when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. Modifiers are required when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90708

Payable for beneficiaries 9 months of age and older.

90710

EP, TJ

Payable for beneficiaries under age 21 years. Modifiers are required only when administered to children under age 19. See section 292.593 for additional information.

90713

EP, TJ

Payable for beneficiaries of all ages. However, modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90714

EP, TJ

Payable for beneficiaries ages 7 years and older. Modifiers are required when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90715

EP, TJ

This vaccine is covered for individuals aged 7 years and older. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90716

EP, TJ

This vaccine is covered for beneficiaries under age 21. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19. See section 292.593.

90717

Payable for all ages. Submit invoice with claim.

90718

EP, TJ

This vaccine is covered for individuals aged 7 years and older. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19years. See section 292.593.

90719

This vaccine is covered for individuals of all ages.

90720

EP, TJ

This vaccine is covered under the VFC program for ages 0-18 years of age. Modifiers are required.

90721

EP, TJ

Covered for beneficiaries under age 21 years. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90723

EP, TJ

Covered for beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90725*

Payable for all ages; submit manufacturer's invoice.

90727*

Payable for all ages; submit manufacturer's invoice.

90732

This code is payable for individuals aged 2 years and older. Patients age 21 years and older who receive the injection must be considered by the provider as high risk. All beneficiaries over age 65 may be considered high risk.

90733

Covered for beneficiaries of all ages.

90734

EP, TJ

Covered for beneficiaries of all ages. Modifiers are required only when administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90735

Payable for individuals under age 21 years.

90740

Three dose schedule. Payable for individuals of all ages.

90743

EP, TJ

Two dose schedule. Payable only when administered to children aged 0 - 18 years. See section 292.593.

90744

EP, TJ

Three dose schedule. Payable for ages 0 - 18 years. See section 292.593.

90746

Payable for ages 19 years and older.

90747

EP, TJ

Covered for beneficiaries of all ages. Modifiers are required onlywhen administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

90748

EP, TJ

Covered for beneficiaries of all ages. Modifiers are required onlywhen administered to beneficiaries under age 19 years. See section 292.593.

* Procedure code requires paper billing with applicable attachments.

292.620 Office Medical Supplies - Beneficiaries Under Age 21

For beneficiaries under age 21, procedure code 99070 is payable to physicians for supplies and materials (except eyeglasses), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered. Procedure code 99070 must not be billed for the provision of drug supply samples and may not be billed on the same date of service as a surgery code. Procedure code 99070 is limited to beneficiaries under age 21. Use the EP modifier for ARKids A.

292.660 Newborn Care

All newborn services must be billed under the newborn's own Medicaid identification number.

The parent(s) of the newborn will be responsible for applying for and meeting eligibility requirements for a newborn to be certified eligible. The hospital/physician can refer interested individuals to Human Services through the Hospital/Physician Referral Program. If the newborn is not certified as Medicaid eligible, the parent(s) will be responsible for the charges incurred by the newborn.

Newborn Care Services (Initial Screening)

These procedure codes represent the initial newborn screening. This screening includes the physical exam of the baby and the conference(s) with newborn's parent(s) and is considered to be the initial newborn care/screen. Payment of these codes is considered a global rate and subsequent visits may not be billed in addition to codes 99460, 99461, and 99463.

Note the descriptions, modifiers, and required diagnosis range. The newborn care procedure codes require a modifier or modifiers and a primary detail diagnosis of V30.00-V37.21 for all providers.

A. Physician Billing Instructions for Newborn Care

For ARKids A (EPSDT): Requires an EPSDT claim form or CMS 1500; may be billed electronically or on paper.

Procedure Code

99460

Modifier 1

EP

Modifier 2

UA

Description

Initial hospital/birthing center care, normal newborn (global)

99461

EP

UA

Initial care normal newborn other than hospital/birthing center (global)

99463

EP

UA

Initial hospital/birthing center care, normal newborn admitted/discharged same date of service (global)

For ARKids First B: Requires CMS-1500 claim form; may be billed electronically or on paper.

99460 UA Initial hospital/birthing center care, normal newborn (global)

99461 UA Initial care normal newborn other than hospital/birthing center (global)

99463 UA Initial hospital/birthing center care, normal newborn admitted/discharged same date of service (global)

View or print Child Health Services contact information.

For illness care, e.g., neonatal jaundice, use procedure codes 9922 through 99233. Do not bill 99431, 99432 or 99435 in addition to these codes.

When billing for critical care services, refer to the CPT book for procedure codes and billing information.

For newborn resuscitation, use procedure code 99440.

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