Jurisdiction 6 Part B Targeted Probe and Educate: Medical Review Topics
Topic | CPT Code(s) | Common Denials | Resources |
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Incision and drainage of abscess (e.g., carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single | 10060 | TBD | Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33563 – Incision and Drainage of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures |
Incision and drainage of abscess (e.g., carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple | 10061 | TBD | Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33563 – Incision and Drainage of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures |
Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); First 20 sq cm or less | 11042 | A07 The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33614 – Debridement Services Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA), Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue if performed); First 20 sq cm or less | 11043 | TBD | Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33614 - Debridement Services |
Paring or Cutting of Benign Hyperkeratotic Lesion | 11055, 11057 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD): L33636 – Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 290 Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA), Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm | 11311 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Article A54602: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30 CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Sections 20 and 180 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Flap, trunk wound closure | 15734 | A98 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity of the service billed.
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CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Debridement of nails, any method; 6 or more | 11721 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD): L33636 – Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) |
Debridement of nails, any method; six or more when billed with an E/M code with modifier 25 | 11721 and E/M code | TBD | Local Coverage Determination (LCD): L33636 - Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833 (e) |
Destruction of Benign Lesions; up to 14 Lesions | 17110 | A98 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity of the service billed.
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Billing and Coding Article: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions (A54602) CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Section 20 and Section 180 CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.6.2.2 |
Total Knee Arthroplasty | 27447 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L36039-Total Joint Arthroplasty CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.2.3.8(A) and (B) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated | 36475 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33575-Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremity, Treatment of Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Extracapsular Cataract Removal | 66984 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines. The documentation lacks one or more of the following requirements:
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33558-Cataract Extraction CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 260.2 CMS IOM Publication 100-03, Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual, Chapter 1, Part 1, Sections 10.1 and 80 CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.2.3.8(A) and (B) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Ultrasound, Breast Complete | 76641 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33585-Breast Imaging: Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation | 90791 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines. The documentation lacks one or more of the following requirements:
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33632-Psychiatry and Psychology Services CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation with Medical Services | 90792 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines. The documentation lacks one or more of the following requirements:
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33632-Psychiatry and Psychology Services CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.2.3.8(A) and (B) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient | 90837 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33632-Psychiatry and Psychology Services CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 6, Section 70.1 CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Sections 30 and 60.1-60.2 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Psychotherapy with E/M | 90838 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33632-Psychiatry and Psychology Services CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Sections 30 and 60.1-60.2 CMS IOM Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, Section 190 CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.3.2.4 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A)) |
Duplex scan of extremity veins – bilateral |
93970 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
362 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity for the level of care billed. The documentation supported the medical necessity for a unilateral study; therefore, the claim was recoded to a lower level of care. |
Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33627 – Non-Invasive Vascular Studies CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 80 Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA), Section 1833(e) |
Duplex scan of extremity veins - unilateral or limited study | 93971 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33627 – Non-Invasive Vascular Studies CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 80 Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA), Section 1833(e) |
Health behavior assessment, or re-assessment | 96156 | A98 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity of the service billed.
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Local Coverage Article (LCA) A52434-Health and Behavior Assessment/Intervention CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Sections 30 and 160 CMS IOM Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, Sections 170.0 and 170.1 190 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A)) |
Debridement, Open Wound, first 20 square cm or less | 97597 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33614-Debridement Services |
Initial Hospital Inpatient or Observation Care, per Day, High Level of Medical Decision Making, Typically 75 Minutes, or More | 99223 | 118 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity for the level of care billed. The reviewer recoded the service to a higher or lower level of care, depending on what the documentation supported. B65 - Services not furnished directly to the patient and/or not documented.
A98 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity of the service billed.
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CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 30 and 60 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A)
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Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (ALS 1-emergency) | A0427 | A98 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity of the service billed.
A65 – Information requested from the provider was insufficient/incomplete.
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CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 10 CMS IOM Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 15 CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.3.2.4 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 424.36 Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA), Section 1833(e) |
Beovu (brolucizumab) with Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent | J0179 and 67028 | All reviewed claims have been paid/allowed. The primary reason for claims being denied under this review is due to nonresponse to the ADR by the provider. | Please view the links below for the ADR information and tips for best practices. |
Botox (onabotulinum toxin A) | J0585 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33646-Botulinum Toxins CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.6.2.2 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) |
Immune globulin (gammagard liquid), non-lyophilized, 500 mg | J1569 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33394- Drugs and Biologicals, Coverage of, for Label and Off-Label Uses CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Sections 30 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) |
Lucentis(ranibizumab) with Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent | J2778 with 67208 | All reviewed claims have been paid/allowed. The primary reason for claims being denied under this review is due to nonresponse to the ADR by the provider. | Please view the links below for the ADR information and tips for best practices. |
Hyaluronan or derivative, Gel-One or Monovisc, for intra-articular injection and arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa with or without ultrasound guidance | J7326, J7327 | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33394: Drugs and Biologicals, Coverage of, for Label and Off-Label Uses CMS IOM Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Section 3.6.2.2 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) MLN® Fact Sheet: Complying with Medicare Signature Requirements |
Outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech Language Pathology | All therapy codes when billed with KX modifier | A07 – The documentation does not support the medical necessity per policy guidelines.
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Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Services (L33631) CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Sections 30, 220 CMS IOM Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 5, Section 10.3.2-10.3.3 CMS IOM Publication 100- 08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 3, Sections 3.4.1.3, 3.6.2.1, 3.6.2.2 Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1833(e) Title XVIII of the SSA, Section 1862(a)(1)(A) 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 409.17, 409.44, 410.60, 410.61(a) and (c)
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*Not an all-inclusive list of resources
If a nonresponse to an ADR occurs, the claim may deny with denial code 692. A 692 denial will negatively impact a provider's error rate and may result in additional rounds of TPE review. By implementing TPE best practices and responding to ADRs, this is an easily preventable denial.
Additional References
- NGSConnex User Guide - Respond to ADR
- Best Practices for a Successful Targeted Probe and Educate Review
- TPE Manual
Revised 4/15/2024