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New Professional Claim Code Edits Coming June 2013

May 20, 2013

The following changes will apply to professional (nonfacility) claims submitted for Humana commercial fully insured and select self-funded* members, as well as Medicare Advantage (MA) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) members, as indicated below:

Category

Topic

Policy Statement

Lab/Pathology

Cryopreservation

According to Humana policy on infertility evaluation and treatment, CPT 89258, 89259 and 89335 are considered noncovered and will not be allowed for separate reimbursement.

Lab/Pathology

Storage of Embryo

According to Humana policy on infertility evaluation and treatment, CPT 89342, 89343, 89344 and S4027 are considered noncovered and will not be allowed for separate reimbursement.

Lab/Pathology

Thawing/ Cryopreservation

According to Humana policy on infertility evaluation and treatment, CPT 89352, 89353, 89354 and 89356 are considered noncovered and will not be allowed for separate reimbursement.

 

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