2012 HCPCS Code G0249
Provision of test materials and equipment for home inr monitoring of patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria; includes: provision of materials for use in the home and reporting of test results to physician; testing not occurring more frequently than once a week; testing materials, billing units of service include 4 tests
HCPCS G0249 was added on: Monday, July 01, 2002
Type of Service Classification:
- 5 = Diagnostic laboratory
Methodology for developing unique pricing amounts under Medicare Part B:
- 11 = Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule -> Price established using national rvu's
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code: A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section:
