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Reimbursement Policy Updates for September 18, 2023

Reimbursement PolicyRevision
Diagnosis ValidityAdded “CMS instruction” to correct diagnostic coding in Reimbursement Guidelines. 
Drug and BiologicalsModifier JZ added to Billing and Coding. Instruction for drugs with multiple administration routes added to Reimbursement Guidelines.
Global SurgeryNon-physician practitioners reimbursement of a Major Procedure (90 day) language added to Reimbursement Guidelines.
Modifier GuidelinesAdded Erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA), GY, GZ, PI, and Q0 Modifiers.  Added language regarding deceased modifiers and set up of portable x-ray equipment.
Status CodesAdded Status Code “I” to Reimbursement Guidelines.