A review of the 2009 CPT procedure codes has been completed, and the Arkansas Medicaid Program will begin accepting CPT 2009 procedure codes for dates of service on and after March 1,2009.
Procedure codes that are identified as deletions in CPT 2009 (Appendix B) are non-payable for dates of service on and after March 1, 2009.
For the benefit of those programs impacted by the conversions, the Arkansas Medicaid website fee schedule will be updated soon after the implementation of the 2009 CPT and HCPCS conversions.
65757 | 90650 | 90738 | 90951 | 90952 | 90953 | 90954 |
90955 | 90956 | 90957 | 90958 | 90959 | 90960 | 90961 |
90962 | 90963 | 90964 | 90965 | 90966 | 95803 | 96360 |
96361 | 96373 |
43273 | 61797 | 61799 | 61800 | 63621 | 96366 |
96367 | 96368 | 96370 | 96371 | 96372 | 96374 |
96375 | 96376 |
63035
96372 99462
99462
99462
The following 2009 CPT procedure code requires prior authorization from the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC).
65756
96379
The 2009 CPT procedure codes for newborn care are listed below. 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. Refer to the appropriate manual(s) for additional information about newborn screenings.
For ARKids A (EPSDT): Requires an EPSDT claim form or CMS 1500; may be billed electronically or on paper.
Procedure Code | Modifier #1 | Modifier #2 | Description |
99460 | EP | UA | 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.
Procedure Code | Modifier | Description |
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) |
For ARKids A (EPSDT) - Requires an EPSDT claim form or CMS 1500, may be billed electronically or on paper.
Procedure Code | Modifier | Description |
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) |
For ARKids First B - Requires a CMS-1500 claim form; may be billed electronically or on paper.
Procedure Code | Modifier | Description |
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) |
Reimbursement of the following existing outpatient surgical procedure codes have been assigned to outpatient group IV.
22862 | 22857 | 22865 |
20696 | 20697 | 64455 | 64632 |
14041 | 27685 |
The following 2009 CPT procedure codes are payable to Oral Surgeons through the Physician program:
41512 | 41530 | 96365 | 96366 | 96367 |
96368 | 96374 | 96375 | 96379 |
The following 2009 CPT procedure codes are payable to Certified Nurse Midwives:
96365 | 96366 | 96367 | 96368 | 96369 |
96370 | 96371 | 96374 | 96375 | 96379 |
99460 | 96461 | 99463 | 99465 |
The following 2009 CPT procedure codes are payable to Nurse Practitioners:
96365 | 96366 | 96367 | 96368 | 96369 |
96374 | 96375 | 96379 | 99460 | 99461 |
99463 | 99466 | 99467 |
The following 2009 CPT procedure codes are payable to ambulatory surgical centers:
20696 | 20697 | 22856 | 22861 | 22864 | 27027 |
27057 | 35535 | 35570 | 35632 | 35633 | 35634 |
41512 | 41530 | 43279 | 46930 | 49652 | 49653 |
49654 | 49655 | 49656 | 49657 | 55706 | 61796 |
61798 | 62267 | 63620 | 64455 | 64632 | 65756 |
77785 | 77786 | 77787 | 78808 | 83876 | 83951 |
85397 | 88720 | 88740 | 88741 | 93279 | 93280 |
93281 | 93282 | 93283 | 93284 | 93285 | 93286 |
93287 | 93288 | 93289 | 93290 | 93291 | 93292 |
93293 | 93294 | 93295 | 93296 | 93297 | 93298 |
93299 | 93306 | 93351 | 93352 |
Use procedure code 96365 for IV therapy. For additional hours, sequential and/or concurrent infusions, bill revenue code 0760 (for observation), up to 8 hours maximum per day.
The following 2009 CPT procedure codes will be payable with a primary diagnosis as is Indicated below.
Procedure Code , | Required Primary Diagnosis |
83951 | 571:5 |
88720 | 227.4, 774.2, 774.6, or 782.4 |
88740 | 986 |
88741 | 289.7 or 791.2 |
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Roy Jeffus, Director
SUBJECT: 2009 HCPCS Procedure Code Conversion
A review of the 2009 HCPCS procedure codes has been completed and the Arkansas Medicaid Program will begin accepting updated HCPCS procedure codes on claims with dates of service on and after March 1, 2009. Drug procedure codes require National Drug Code (NDC) billing protocol. Drug procedure codes that represent radiopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and allergen immunotherapy are exempt from the NDC billing protocol.
Procedure codes that are identified as deletions in 2009 HCPCS Level II will become non-payable for dates of service on and after March 1, 2009
Procedure codes are in separate tables. Tables are created for each affected provider type (e.g.: prosthetics, home health etc.).
The tables of payable procedure codes for all affected programs are designed with nine columns of information. All columns may not be applicable for each covered program, but are devised for ease of reference.
Arkansas Medicaid Medical Director. The letter "Y" in the column indicates that a procedure j code requires a prior approval letter and an "N" indicates that a prior approval letter is not required.
A prior approval letter, when required, must be attached to a paper claim when it is filed. Providers must obtain prior approval, in accordance with the following procedures, for special pharmacy, therapeutic agents and treatments:
Process for Acquisition of Prior Approval Letter:
Any change in approved treatment requires resubmission and a new approval letter.
Mailing address: | ||
Attention Medical Director | FAX: 501-682-8013 | |
Division of Medical Services | OR | PHONE: 501-682-9868 |
AR Department of Human Services | ||
PO Box 1437, SlotS412 | ||
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 |
Please Note: The Arkansas Medicaid website fee schedule will be updated soon after the implementation of the 2009 CPT and HCPCS conversions.
Certain procedure codes are covered only when the primary diagnosis is covered within a diagnosis - range or on a diagnosis list.
Diaanosis List 003 | Diaanosis List 029 | Diaanosis List 030 |
042, | 227.4 | 289.7 |
140.0 through 208.91 | 774.2 | 791.2 |
230.0 through 238.9 | 774.6 | |
511.81 | 782.4 | |
V58.11 through V58.12 | ||
V87.41 |
The following information is related to procedure codes found in the ASC table. For section IV, reference the superscript alpha character following the procedure code in the table to determine what coverage protocol listed below applies to that procedure code in the list. In addition to the special circumstances listed below with each alpha character, any other processes or requirements indicated in the table are also applicable.
A 04112,04113,04114
Each procedure code is manually reviewed and requires paper billing with an operative report attached that includes wound measurements.
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
C9356 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9358 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9359 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
G0416 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0417 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0418 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0419 | N | N | .N | N | ||||
Q4101 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4102 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4103 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4104 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4105 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4106 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4107 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4108 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4110 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4111 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4112A | N | Y | N | N | ||||
Q4113A | N | Y | N | N | ||||
Q4114A | N | Y | N | N |
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
Q4101 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4104 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4105 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4106 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4108 | N | N | N | N |
The following information is related to procedure codes found in the Prosthetics table.
Procedure codes in the table must be billed with appropriate modifiers. Modifier NU is indicated for beneficiaries 21 years of age and over. Modifier EP is indicated for beneficiaries under age 21 years of age.
For procedure codes that require a prior authorization, the written PA request must be obtained through the Utilization Review Section of the Division of Medical Services (DMS) for Wheelchairs and wheelchair related equipment and services. For other durable medical equipment, a written request must be submitted to the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. Please refer to your Arkansas Medicaid Prosthetics Provider Manual for details in requesting a DME prior authorization.
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
E1354 | Y | N | Y | NU | N | |||
E2231 E2231 | N N | N N | Y Y | NU EP | N N | |||
E2295 | Y | N | Y | EP | N | |||
K0672 K0672 | N N | N N | N N | NU EP | N N | |||
L6711 | N | N | Y | EP | N | |||
L6712 | N | N | Y | EP | N | |||
L6713 | N | N | N | Y | EP | |||
L6714 | N | N | Y | EP | N | |||
L6721 | N | N | Y | NU | N | |||
L6722 | N | N | Y | NU | N |
The following information is related to procedure codes found in the hospital table. For section VII reference the superscript alpha character following the procedure code in the table to determine what coverage protocol listed below applies to that procedure code in the list. Claims that require attachments (such as op-reports and prior approval letters) must be billed on a paper claim. See Section II of this notice for information on requesting a prior approval letter. See Section III of this notice for diagnosis codes contained in diagnosis list 003, 029 and 030.
In addition to the special circumstances listed below with each alpha character, any other processes or requirements indicated in the table are also applicable.
This procedure code is covered for beneficiaries with a primary diagnosis of 198.5. It requires a paper claim with a manufacturer's invoice identifying the cost of the radiopharmaceutical.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 19 years and older. It requires a primary diagnosis of 287.31.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older.
This procedure code is payable for beneficiaries of all ages. It is restricted to a diagnosis code of 170,0 through 170.9. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and a copy must be attached to each paper claim.
Approved Only:
See section II of this notice for instructions on requesting a prior approval letter.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 16 years and older..
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 17 years and older.
This HCPCS procedure code replaces deleted procedure code J3100. J3101 is payable for beneficiaries of all ages; for ages 21 years and above, a diagnosis code from List 003 or 410.00 through 410.92 is required.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older. It requires a primary diagnosis code of 200.30 through 200.48, 202.01 through 202.08,202.8, 203.00, 203.10, 203.80, 204.10 through 204.12, or 238.6. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and a copy must be attached to each paper claim. See section II of this notice for instructions on requesting a prior approval letter.
This procedure is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and above. It requires a diagnosis of 174.0 through 175.9. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required . and a copy must be attached to each paper claim. See section II of this notice for instructions oh requesting a prior approval letter.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older. It requires a diagnosis 189.0 through 189.1.
Each of these procedure codes are manually reviewed and requires paper billing with an operative report that includes wound measurements.
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List (See section III details) | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
Agsso* | Y | 198.5 | 198.5 | N | N | N | ||
C9245B | Y | 287.31 | 287.31 | N | N | N | ||
C9246c | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9247 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9248 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9356 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9358 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9359 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
G0413 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0414 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0416 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0417 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0418 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0419 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J0641D | N | 170.0 | 170.9 | N | N | Y | ||
J1267 | N | 003 | N | N | N | |||
J1453 | N | 003 | N | N | N | |||
J1459E | N | N | N | N | ||||
J1750 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J1930 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J1953F | N | N | N | N | ||||
J3101G | N | 410.00 | 410.92 | 003 | N | N | N | |
J3300 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J7186 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J8705 | N | 003 | N | N | N | |||
J9033H | N | 200.30 202.01 202.8 203.00 203.10 203.80 204.10 238.6 | 200.48 202.08 202.8 203.00 203.10 203.80 204.12 238.6 | Y | N | Y | ||
J92071 | N | 174.0 | 175.9 | Y | N | Y | ||
J9330J | N | 189.0 | 189.1 | N | N | N | ||
Q4101 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4102 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4103 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4104 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4105 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4106 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4107 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4108 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4110 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4111 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4112K | N | Y | N | N | ||||
Q4113K | N | Y | N | N | ||||
Q4114K | N | Y | N | N | ||||
S2118 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S2270 | Y | 003 | N | N | N | |||
S3628 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3860 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3861 | Y - | N | N | N | ||||
S3862 | Y | N | N | N |
The following information is related to procedure codes found in the independent laboratory table.
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
G0416 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0417 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0418 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0419 | N | N | N | N | ||||
S3628 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3860 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3861 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3862 | Y | N | N | N |
The following information is related to procedure codes found in the Independent Radiology table. This procedure requires a paper claim with a manufacturer's invoice identifying the cost of the radiopharmaceutical.
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
A9580 | Y | 198.5 | 198.5 | N | N | N |
The following information is related to procedure codes found in the physicians and AHECs section ' table. For section X, reference the superscript alpha character following the procedure code in the table to determine what coverage protocol applies to that procedure code in the list. Claims that require attachments (such as operative reports and prior approval letters) must be billed on a paper claim. See section II of this notice for information on requesting a prior approval letter. See section
II I of this notice for diagnosis codes contained in diagnosis list 003, 029 and 030. In addition to the special circumstances listed below with each alpha character, any other processes or requirements indicated in the table are also applicable.
This procedure code is covered for beneficiaries with a primary diagnosis of 198.5. It requires a paper claim with a manufacturer's invoice identifying the cost of the radiopharmaceutical.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 19 years and older. It requires a primary diagnosis of 287.31
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older.
This procedure code is payable for beneficiaries of all ages. It is restricted to a diagnosis code of 170.0 through 170.9. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and a copy must be attached to each paper claim.
Approved Only:
See section II of this notice for instructions on requesting a prior approval letter.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 16 years and older.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 17 years and older.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older. It requires a primary diagnosis code of 200.30 through 200.48, 202.01 through 202.08, 202.8, 203.00, 203.10, 203.80, 204.10 through 204.12 or 238.6. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and a copy must be attached to each paper claim. See section II of this notice for instructions on requesting a prior approval letter.
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older. It requires a primary diagnosis code of 174.0 through 175.9. A prior approval letter from the DMS Medical Director is required and a copy must be attached to each paper claim. See section II of this notice for instructions on requesting a prior approval letter. '
This procedure code is restricted to beneficiaries age 21 years and older. It requires a diagnosis of 189.0 through 189.1.
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
A9580A | Y | 198.5 | 198.5 | N | N | N | ||
C9245B | Y | 287.31 | 287.31 | N | N | N | ||
C9246c | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9247 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
C9248 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
G0413 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0414 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0416 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0417 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0418 | N | N | N | N | ||||
G0419 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J0641D | N | 170.0 | 170.9 | Y | N | Y | ||
J1267 | N | 003 | N | N | N | |||
J1453 | N | 003 | N | N | N | |||
J1459E | N | N | N | N | ||||
J1750 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J1930 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J1953F | N | N | N | N | ||||
J3300 | N. | N | N | N | ||||
J7186 | N | N | N | N | ||||
J8705 | N | 003 | N | N | N | |||
J9033G | N | 200.30 202.01 202.8 203.00 203.10 203.80 204.10 238.6 | 200.48 202.08 ; 202.8 203.00 203.10 203.80 204.12 238.6 | 003 | Y | N | Y | |
J9207H | N | 174.0 | 175.9 | Y | N | Y | ||
J9330' | N ,, | 189.0 | 189.1 | N | N | N | ||
Q4101 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4102 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4103 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4104. | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4105 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4106 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4107 | N | N | N | N | ||||
Q4108 | N | N | N | N | ||||
S2118 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S2270 | Y | 003 | N | N | N | |||
S3628 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3860 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3861 | Y | N | N | N | ||||
S3862 | Y | N | N | N |
2009 Codes | Manually Priced Y/N | Beginning Diagnosis Range | Ending Diagnosis Range | Diagnosis List | Review Y/N | PA Y/N | Modifier | Prior Approval Letter (Y/N) |
J1750 | N | N | N | N |
C8929 | C8930 | C9898 | G0409 | G0410 | G0411 | G0412 | G0415 |
G8510 | G8511 | G8516 | G8517 | Q4109 |
The following procedure codes are not covered by Arkansas Medicaid.
A6545 | A9284 | C9899 | E0487 | E0656 | E0657 | E0770 | E1356 |
E1357 | E1358 | E2230 | G0398 | G0399 | G0400 | G0402 | G0403 |
G0404 | G0405 | G0406 | G0407 | G0408 | G8485 | G8486 | G8487 |
G8488 | G8489 | G8490 | G8491 | G8492 | G8493 | G8494 | G8495 |
G8496 | G8497 | G8498 | G8499 | G8500 | G8501 | G8502 | G8503 |
G8504 | G8505 | G8506 | G8507 | G8508 | G8509 | G8512 | G8513 |
G8514 | G8515 | G8518 | G85.19 | G8520 | G8521 | G8522 | G8523 |
G8524 | G8525 | G8526 | G8527 | G8528 | G8529 | G8530 | G8531 |
G8532 | G8533 | G8534 | G8535 | G8536 | G8537 | G8538 | G8539 |
G8540 | G8541 | G8542 | G8543 | G8544 | J2785 | J7606 | L0113 |
L8604 | Q4100 | S3711 | S9433 |
016.06.09 Ark. Code R. 002