Add ICD-9-CM codes 038.12, 599.70, 599.71, 599.72, 780.60, 780.61, 780.62, 780.63, 780.64, 780.65, 788.91, and 788.99 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Urine Culture, Bacterial (190.12) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes 599.7, 780.6, and 788.9 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Urine Culture, Bacterial (190.12) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Urine Culture, Bacterial (190.12) NCD.
For HIV Testing:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the HIV Testing (Prognosis Including Monitoring (190.13)) NCD.
Add ICD-9-CM codes 078.12, 136.21, 136.29, 780.60, 780.61, 780.62, 780.63, 780.64, and 780.65 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the HIV Testing (Diagnosis) (190.14) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes 136.2 and 780.6 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the HIV Testing (Diagnosis) (190.14) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the HIV Testing (Diagnosis) (190.14) NCD.
For Blood Counts:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 078.12, V45.11, V45.12, V49.83, V51.0, V51.8, V61.01, V61.02, V61.03, V61.04, V61.05, V61.06, V61.09, V62.21, V62.22, V62.29 and V72.42 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes that Do Not Support Medical Necessity for the Blood Counts (190.15) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Blood Counts (190.15) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V45.1, V51, V61.0, and V62.2 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes that Do Not Support Medical Necessity for the Blood Counts (190.15) NCD
For Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT):
Add ICD-9-CM codes 275.5, 238.77, 571.42, 599.70, 599.71, 599.72, and 611.89 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) (190.16) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes 599.7 and 611.8 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) (190.16) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) (190.16) NCD.
For Prothrombin Time (PT):
Add ICD-9-CM codes 209.20, 209.21, 209.22, 209.23, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26, 209.27, 209.29, 238.77, 511.81, 511.89, 571.42, 599.70, 599.71, 599.72, 611.89, and 999.89 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Prothrombin Time (PT) (190.17) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes 511.8, 599.7, 611.8, and 999.8 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Prothrombin Time (PT) (190.17) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Prothrombin Time (PT) (190.17) NCD.
For Serum Iron Studies:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 199.2, 209.40, 209.41, 209.42, 209.43, 209.50, 209.51, 209.52, 209.53, 209.54, 209.55, 209.56, 209.57, 209.60, 209.61, 209.62, 209.63, 209.64, 209.65, 209.66, 209.67, 209.69, 209.30, 238.77, 571.42, 999.89, 209.00, 209.01, 209.02, 209.03, 209.10, 209.11, 209.12, 209.13, 209.14, 209.15, 209.16, 209.17, 209.20, 209.21, 209.22, 209.23, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26, 209.27, and 209.29 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Serum Iron Studies (190.18) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes 999.8 and V15.2 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Serum Iron Studies (190.18) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Serum Iron Studies (190.18) NCD.
For Collagen Crosslinks:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Collagen Crosslinks, Any Method (190.19) NCD.
For Blood Glucose Testing:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 038.12, 707.20, 707.21, 707.22, 707.23, 707.24, 707.25, 780.72, V23.85, and V23.86 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Blood Glucose Testing (190.20) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Blood Glucose Testing (190.20) NCD.
For Glycated Hemoglobin/Glycated Protein:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Glycated Hemoglobin/Glycated Protein (190.21) NCD.
For Thyroid Testing:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 275.5, 780.72, 780.60, 780.61, 780.62, 780.63, 780.64, and 780.65 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Thyroid Testing (190.22) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM code 780.6 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Thyroid Testing (190.22) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8.and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Thyroid Testing (190.22) NCD.
For Lipid Testing:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Lipids Testing (190.23) NCD.
For Digoxin Therapeutic Drug Assay:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 275.5, 339.3, and 780.72 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Digoxin Therapeutic Drug Assay (190.24) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Digoxin Therapeutic Drug Assay (190.24) NCD.
For Alpha-Fetoprotein:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 571.42, 209.20, 209.21, 209.22, 209.23, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26, 209.27, and 209.29 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Alpha-Fetoprotein (190.25) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Alpha-Fetoprotein (190.25) NCD.
For Carcinoembryonic Antigen:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 209.00, 209.01, 209.02, 209.03, 209.10, 209.11, 209.12, 209.13, 209.14, 209.15, 209.16, 209.17, 209.20, 209.21, 209.22, 209.23, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26, 209.27, and 209.29 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Carcinoembryonic Antigen (190.26) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Carcinoembryonic Antigen (190.26) NCD.
For Human Chorionic Gonadotropin:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (190.27) NCD.
For Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay-CA125:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay-CA125 (190.28) NCD.
For Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay-CA15-3/CA27.29:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay-CA15-3/CA27.29 (190.29) NCD.
For Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay-CA19-9:
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay-CA19-9 (190.30) NCD
For Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA):
Add ICD-9-CM codes 599.70, 599.71, and 599.72 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (190.31) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM code 599.7 from the list of codes covered by Medicare for the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (190.31) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the (PSA) (190.31) NCD.
For Gamma Glutamyl Transferase:
Add ICD-9-CM codes 275.5, 038.12, 209.20, 209.21, 209.22, 209.23, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26, 209.27, 209.29, 238.77, 558.41, 558.42, and 571.42 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (190.32) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (190.32) NCD.
For Hepatitis Panel/Acute Hepatitis Panel:
Add ICD-9-CM code 780.72 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Hepatitis Panel/Acute Hepatitis Panel (190.33) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the Hepatitis Panel/Acute Hepatitis Panel (190.33) NCD.
For Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT):
Add ICD-9-CM codes 209.40, 209.41, 209.42, 209.43, 209.50, 209.51, 209.52, 209.53, 209.54, 209.55, 209.56, 209.57, 209.00, 209.01, 209.02, 209.03, 209.10, 209.11, 209.12, 209.13, 209.14, 209.15, 209.16, 209.17, 530.13, 558.41, 558.42, 569.44, 571.42, and 780.72 to the list of ICD-9-CM codes covered by Medicare for the Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) (190.34 ) NCD.
Delete ICD-9-CM codes V28.8 and V68.0 from the list of ICD-9-CM codes denied by Medicare for the FOBT (190.34) NCD.
For All 23 NCDs (190.12-190.34):
Add ICD-9-CM codes V28.81, V28.82, V28.89, V68.01, and V68.09 to the list of denied ICD-9-CM codes for all 23 Lab NCDs.