Response to Comment (RTC) articles list issues raised by external stakeholders during the Proposed LCD comment period. 5. 0000007575 00000 n This code represents the administration of radiopharmaceutical and performance and interpretation of all scans. April 29, 2022. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2022 American Medical Association. Posted 12/29/2022: Due to CR 10901, this article is being retired effective 12/29/2022 due to no accompanying LCD. 7. In April I will be having a Transperineal biopsy with the Precisionpoint Transperineal Access System, and have a question to anyone who has gone through such a procedure. The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) announced that a letter sent to Aetna together with the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has led to the insurance company reversing their non-coverage for cardiac PET using hybrid PET/CT (CPT code 78429, 78431, 78433). Similarly, agent codes (e.g., A4641, A4642, A9500-A9507, A9600) administered in an inpatient or outpatient hospital are billed by the hospital to MAC A. As of January 1, 2022, CMS provided PSMA PET Scan (Pylarify) with a dedicated billing code, which in turn facilitated Medicare creating a consistent reimbursement schedule, making PSMA PET Scan reimbursable. For purpose of this exclusion, "the term 'usually' means more than 50 percent of the time for all Medicare beneficiaries who use the drug. Please note that if you choose to continue without enabling "JavaScript" certain functionalities on this website may not be available. Reactions may be delayed. If the procedure code and radiopharmaceutical are not billed on the same claim, it could result in payment delays or unnecessary denials. G.Use of radiopharmaceuticals is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under strict procedures and guidelines. I have virtually no symptoms except having to get up once a night on most nights. These patients were candidates for surgical removal of the prostate gland and pelvic lymph nodes and were considered at higher risk for metastasis. The AMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to or related to any use, non-use, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in this file/product. %PDF-1.7 % However, please note that once a group is collapsed, the browser Find function will not find codes in that group. A9547 Indium-in-111 Oxyquinoline, Diagnostic, per 0.5 mCi,Leukocyte labeling (CPT 78185, 78800, 78803)Platelet labeling. 0000005671 00000 n Below is the youtube link: The patient is then injected with labeled RBCs. Thus, the second trial demonstrated that Pylarify PET can detect sites of disease in patients with biochemical evidence of recurrent prostate cancer, thereby providing important information that may impact the approach to therapy. Example: A9500 is defined as Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose. Some articles contain a large number of codes. Read More They pay for the 18 F Pylarify (DCFPyl PET/CT )and by the Ga 68 PSMA PET/CT done at UCLA and UCSF. A. ARA to offer prostate cancer imaging agent Pylarify pending CMS approval, Precisionpoint Transperineal access system, I am questioning my pre diagnosis treatment, Univ.of Toronto: TULSA-PRO-Next Generation Prostate Cancer Treatment, Visit and Like ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer on Facebook, Sign up to receive emails and news from ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, Search prostate cancer clinical trials and studies. It is prepared external to the patient and is then administered intravenously for cardiac hot spot imaging. I was just told by PET Imaging of Florida http://www.petimagingflorida.com that medicare is now covering the Plarify PSMA PET Scan. Added new codes A9515, A9587, A9588, A9597, A9598. Your doctor will make that determination based upon many factors. Coverage will be added if the agent(s) become available in the future. A9512-Technetium tc-99m-pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie Thyroid study (CPT 78012, 78013, 78014, 78015)Brain death (CPT 78600- 78606, 78610, 78803)First-pass cardiac technique studies (CPT 78481, 78483)Meckels diverticulum 10-20 mCi (CPT 78261, 78290)Parathyroid study (CPT 78070, 78071, 78072)Parotid or salivary scan (CPT 78230-78232)Gastric mucosa (CPT 78261, 78290)Urinary bladder residual (CPT 78730)Ureteral reflux study (CPT 78740)Dacryocystography (CPT 78660)Testicular imaging with vascular flow (CPT 78761)Peritoneal-Venous Shunt Study (CPT 78291)Cerebrospinal Fluid study (CPT 78630-78650), 17. apply equally to all claims. INDICATION. A9555-Rubidium rb-82 diagnostic, per study dose up to 60 millicuries, 2. I have had an MRI, a CT scan, a bone scan and a 12 point biopsy. A4641-Technetium Tc-99m iminodiacetic Acid (IDA), Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classified Hepatobiliary scan agent (CPT 78226, 78227), 11. A9598Positron emission tomography radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, for non-tumor identification, not otherwise classified, 12. Some radiopharmaceutical code descriptions are defined as per millicurie (mCi). A9540-Technetium tc-99m macroaggregated albumin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries Lung perfusion agent (CPT 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598)Peritoneal-Venous Shunt Study (CPT 78291)Peritoneal cavity imaging prior to intraperitoneal chemotherapy (78800, 78801, 78803)Cardiac Shunt Detection (CPT 78216, 78428)Liver imaging (SPECT) (CPT 78201,78215, 78803), 12. This summary of benefits and coverage shows how you and The Standard would share the cost for covered vision care services. To report suspected adverse reactions for PYLARIFY, call 1-800-362-26681-800-362-2668 or contact FDA at 1-800-332-10881-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Instructions for enabling "JavaScript" can be found here. A9604-Samarium sm-153 lexidronam, therapeutic, per treatment dose up to 150 millicuries Therapeutic for the treatment of pain in patients with confirmed osteoblastic metastatic bone lesions that enhance on radionuclide bone scan (CPT 79101), 7. This page displays your requested Article. (CPT 78191, 78199), A9570 Indium-in-111 labeled autologous white blood cells, diagnostic, per study doseLeukocyte labeling (CPT 78185, 78800, 78803), A9571 Indium in-111 labeled autologous platelets, diagnostic, per study dose (A9571)Platelet labeling. The plan is to do a several directed biopsies to a suspicious area found on an MRI in the transition zone, plus an additional 15 cores in other areas of the prostate. Review completed 07/07/2022. This means premiums are going up as well . 78804 may only be reported once, no matter how many scans are reported. an effective method to share Articles that Medicare contractors develop. CMS believes that the Internet is Also, this information is not intended to imply that services or treatments described in the information are covered benefits under your plan. They say no Medicare code number yet and insurance needs a code to approve coverage. PYLARIFY PATIENT BROCHURE The PYLARIFY patient brochure includes information on prostate cancer, an overview of how PYLARIFY can help you and your doctor create an optimal treatment plan, as well as what to expect when having a PET/CT scan. PYLARIFY is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer: with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy. A9600-Strontium sr-89 chloride, therapeutic, per millicurie Therapeutic for treatment of bone pain due to skeletal metastases. The code lists in the article help explain which services (procedures) the related LCD applies to, the diagnosis codes for which the service is covered, or for which the service is not considered reasonable and necessary and therefore not covered. that coverage is not influenced by Revenue Code and the article should be assumed to apply equally to all Revenue Codes. Established in 1985, Merlin Law Group is a leading insurance litigation law firm committed to assisting policyholders receive fair and just outcomes from their insurance companies. authorized with an express license from the American Hospital Association. In addition, a delayed hypersensitivity reaction was reported in one patient (0.2%) with a history of allergic reactions. 0000003982 00000 n Another option is to use the Download button at the top right of the document view pages (for certain document types). used to report this service. 0000015087 00000 n A9567-Technetium tc-99m pentetate, diagnostic, aerosol, per study dose, up to 75 millicuriesLung ventilation (CPT 78579, 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598), 6. I had one in October 2021 and Medicare covered the bill. A9551-Technetium tc-99m succimer, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries Parenchymal renal scan (CPT Codes 78700 - 78709, 78803)Tumor detection (CPT 78800-78804), 4. Documentation RequirementsThe procedure note/medical record should document the findings supportive of the diagnosis stated on the claim. Food and Drug Administration. If two (2) per study doses of these agents are used, one for rest and one for the stress portion of the study, it would be billed as two (2) units. A9556- Gallium ga-67 citrate, diagnostic, per millicurie Used in scans searching for infections, inflammation, tumors (CPT 78800 -78804, 78999), 3. Only after symptoms became intense, and I asked for a referral was anything found. Contact us at our PSMA Fax Hotline: (954) 607-6757 or email to: psma@piisf.com for further details. Should the foregoing terms and conditions be acceptable to you, please indicate your agreement and acceptance by clicking below on the button labeled "I Accept". However, determination of insurance coverage is specific to your individual history, needs, coverage, and insurance plan. A federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. I'm thinking I shouldn't wait any longer my PSA spiked and, NEWSFDA APPROVES PYLARIFY AS FIRST AND ONLY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PSMA PET IMAGING AGENT FOR PROSTATE CANCER Current Dental Terminology © 2022 American Dental Association. A9542 Indium in-111 ibritumomab tiuxetan, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries. (CPT 79101) 11. Content has been moved to the new template. The American Cancer Society estimates in 2021, prostate cancer will be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men, with 248,530 new cases predicted. 0000014256 00000 n 0000091341 00000 n Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration. ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer Support Community. This code includes the physician service, which includes counseling the patient and family, setting up and infusing the radiopharmaceutical and post-procedure time reviewing the appropriate blood work. CPT Long Description Change: 78130. By clicking below on the button labeled "I accept", you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to all terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. 10. Sign up to get the latest information about your choice of CMS topics in your inbox. FDA has approved Pylarify (piflufolastat F 18) a drug for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer. 02/01/2018 Annual reviewed completed 01/10/2018. AHA copyrighted materials including the UB‐04 codes and 0000003714 00000 n A9520-Technetium tc-99m, tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuriesLymphatics & Lymph glands (CPT 78195), a.A4641 Hippurate, Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classifiedRenogram (CPT 78700 78709, 78725, 78803), b.A9516-Iodine i-123 sodium iodide diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuriesThyroid imaging (CPT 78012-78018, 78020, 78070, 78071, 78072), c.A9509-Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per millicurieThyroid imaging (CPT 78012-78018, 78020, 78070, 78071, 78072)d.A9582-Iodine i-123 iobenguane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries Adrenal imaging/ Pheochromocytoma (CPT 78075)neuroblastoma imaging. These partners develop clinical coverage guidelines that will determine what procedures will be approvedwe can provide support to establish coverage and assist in pre-authorization of claims with the RBMs you deal with, Benefit Investigation: The Hotline will verify patient insurance benefits, including deductible and copayments, any prior authorization requirements, and determine any possible coverage restrictions such as to network or place of service, Prior Authorization (PA) Assistance: If PA is required, we will work with providers on submitting a request for prior authorization and assist in appealing a denied request for approval, Appeal/Peer-to-Peer Assistance: When a claim is denied, we offer assistance on appealing the denial with the payer, PYLARIFY Coding and Billing Guide: Includes PYLARIFY billing codes (NDC, Diagnosis/ICD 10 code[s], CPT, HCPCS [J-code, A-code]), as well as details about PYLARIFY access and reimbursement support services, PYLARIFY Access & Reimbursement Best Practices Guide: Includes recommendations for inquiring with a patients payer prior to administration, managing expectations for cost and coverage, steps to take upon potential denials, and reimbursement scenarios/cases, Patient Brochure: Includes information on prostate cancer, an overview on how PYLARIFY can help create an optimal treatment plan as well as what to expect when having a PET scan. All rights reserved. 6. The kits are prepared/mixed differently depending on the test that is performed. Cardiac blood pool imaging, There are two types of studies: first pass studies and equilibrium studies. 01/01/2017- Code update- removed deleted codes A9544 & A9545. "JavaScript" disabled. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. (78800-78804), c.A9517-Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), therapeutic, per millicurie Hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer (CPT 79005), d.A9530-Iodine i-131 sodium iodide solution, therapeutic, per millicurie Hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer (CPT 79005), e.A9528-Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), diagnostic, per millicurie Thyroid uptake and imaging (CPT 78012-78020, 78803), f.A9529-Iodine i-131 sodium iodide solution, diagnostic, per millicurie Thyroid uptake and imaging (CPT 78012-78020, 78803), g.A9531-Iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries) Thyroid uptake and imaging (CPT 78012-78020, 78803), h.A9524-Iodine i-131 iodinated serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuriesPlasma Volume (CPT 78110-78111, 78122)Brain imaging (CPT 78600-78606, 78610, 78803)Pulmonary perfusion imaging (CPT 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598)Cardiac imaging (CPT 78451-78454)Tumor imaging (CPT 78800-78804)Cardiac Blood Pooling imaging (CPT 78472-78473, 78481-78483), 1. 0000044400 00000 n The individual components of preparing tagged red blood cells will not be paid for separately. Marketed Ga 68 PSMA-11 is currently only available locally at two sites in California. On May 27, 2021, Lantheus Holdings announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Pylarify, an F 18-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging agent targeted to identify suspected metastasis or recurrence of prostate cancer. House Bill 2177 now moves to the state Senate after the House passed the measure with an 80-18 vote. Aetna considers prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening a medically necessary preventive service for men 45 years of age and older who are considered average-risk for prostate cancer, and for men 40 years of age and older who are considered at high-risk for prostate cancer. The inclusion of a code does not imply any right to reimbursement or guarantee claim payment. If you are acting on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to act on behalf of such organization and that your acceptance of the terms of this agreement creates a legally enforceable obligation of the organization. 10. of the Medicare program. Self-Administered Drug (SAD) Exclusion List articles list the CPT/HCPCS codes that are excluded from coverage under this category. 1. Trademarks, registered or otherwise, are the property of their respective owner(s). The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. Enroll in health insurance. with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Reimbursement for these agents is based on the radiopharmaceutical only. Your MCD session is currently set to expire in 5 minutes due to inactivity. 0000028189 00000 n Pylarify received priority review designation for this approval. Typo corrected with grammatical change. Roughly 84 million people . We use cookies to enhance your experience and to help us improve our website. A9526-Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries, 4. A.Technetium (Tc) labeled radiopharmaceuticals: 1. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2022 American Medical Association. The SNMMI communicated this change to its membership . Always have trained staff and resuscitation equipment available. 0000001456 00000 n 13Invoices must clearly indicate the name of the radiopharmaceutical and the dosage billed must correspond to the HCPCs code description. I am 56 years old, had my prostate removed in March 2022. Claims reviewed for cardiac blood pool imaging/gated Equilibrium studies (78472, 78473, 78494, and 78496) were submitted with incorrect radiopharmaceutical codes. Effective on FDA approval date 05/26/2021. g}9cGU&hC/}t!lb*@-pt8Z':I^!C/4A:m>{9Ol/cpAe8R~+ m&E74,a$F`L-my U@,u&u`x2p@iCyE(9~~h&C= ^SE,5@Yj)GUXydbH&5vUs -rT6nDJFjFrF^PR9\g BoYB=l_1;5zhN~GU/B=cMr+%mq0#3u7)youb$p ' q endstream endobj 169 0 obj <>stream A9512 will not be paid when billed with A9560. 12. The .gov means its official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. A9562 -Technetium tc-99m mertiatide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries Renal scan agent (CPT 78700 78709, 78725, 78803), 14. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The Medicare program provides limited benefits for outpatient prescription drugs. The FDA indication and usage for Pylarify are: PSMA positive lesions in men with prostate cancer: The American Hospital Association ("the AHA") has not reviewed, and is not responsible for, the completeness or accuracy of any information contained in this material, nor was the AHA or any of its affiliates, involved in the preparation of this material, or the analysis of information provided in the material. A link to Professor Klotzs presentation is below: 161 58 with suspected recurrence based on . To find out more about how we use cookies, read our Privacy Policy. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein. 0000833559 00000 n A4642 Indium-in-111 satumomab pendetide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 6 millicuriesAgent for imaging colorectal or ovarian cancers (CPT 78800-78804), 7. Please review and accept the agreements in order to view Medicare Coverage documents, which may include licensed information and codes. 0000012592 00000 n PYLARIFY AI is an FDA-cleared artificial intelligence platform developed to assist in standardized quantification of PSMA PET/CT scans San Francisco, CA (UroToday.com) -- Lantheus Holdings, Inc., an established leader and fully integrated provider committed to innovative imaging diagnostics, targeted therapeutics, and artificial intelligence solutions to find, fight and follow serious medical . Complete absence of all Bill Types indicates It is not appropriate to bill per mCi for the codes that include per study dose in its HCPCS description. Policy. No portion of the American Hospital Association (AHA) copyrighted materials contained within this publication may be Rituximab prior to the administration of Zevalin is separately payable. (CPT 52000, 52204, 52214-52240), 1. A9591 "Fluoroestradiol f 18, diagnostic,1 millicurie (Cerianna), 14. A9536 Technetium tc-99m depreotide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 35 millicuries, 4. 0000084702 00000 n Code update based on CR 12175. You can collapse such groups by clicking on the group header to make navigation easier. A9593 Gallium ga-68 psma-11, diagnostic, (ucsf), 1 millicurie. The first pass technique only views the initial flow of the radiopharmaceutical as it moves through the heart. If your session expires, you will lose all items in your basket and any active searches. A9561-Technetium tc-99m Oxidronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries Bone scan agent (CPT 78300-78315, 78399, 78803), 16. All rights reserved. Use of this information is subject to the terms of our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy. Deleted CPT Codes: 78805, 78806, and 78807. A9541-Technetium tc-99m sulfur colloid, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries Liver spleen scans (CPT 78201-78216)Spleen scan (CPT 78185)GI bleed studies (CPT 78278)Bone marrow studies (CPT 78102-78104)Gastric emptying, gastric emptying with colonic transit studies (CPT 78264, 78265, 78266)Gastroesophageal reflux studies (CPT 78258, 78262) Ureteral reflux study (CPT 78740)Urinary bladder residual study (CPT 78730)Lymphatics & Lymph glands (CPT 78195)Peritoneal-pleural shunt studies (CPT 78291), 21. Codes 78012-79999 can be billed with the modifiers -26 (Professional Component) and -TC. The radiopharmaceutical agents may be subject to CCI (Corrective Coding Initiative) editing and hospital outpatient prospective payment system rules. A9596 Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie, 18. 0000016465 00000 n CC-BY-4.. UPDATE: On March 23, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 177 Lu-PSMA-617 (Pluvicto) to treat some adults with metastatic prostate cancer. A9597 Positron emission tomography radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, for tumor identification, not otherwise classified, 11. A9589 Instillation, hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride, 100 mgA diagnostic agent instilled into the bladder for detection of carcinoma of the bladder. 2022 Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Lantheus company. Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination. Billing and Coding articles typically include CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, as well as Bill Type, Revenue, and CPT/HCPCS Modifier codes. The license granted herein is expressly conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms and conditions contained in this agreement. 0000075294 00000 n A9557-Technetium tc-99m bicisate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries Brain imaging (CPT 78600 - 78606, 78610, 78803), 3. Billing and Coding articles provide guidance for the related Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and assist providers in submitting correct claims for payment. 0000022303 00000 n A9558-Xenon xe-133 gas, diagnostic, per 10 millicuries Lung study (CPT 78579, 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598), 9. Per study dose, up to 30 millicuries is one unit of service. In no event shall CMS be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential A9502-Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study doseMyocardial perfusion studies (CPT 78451-78454)Parathyroid study (CPT 78070, 78071, 78072, 78803), 22. As used herein, "you" and "your" refer to you and any organization on behalf of which you are acting. The availability of this information prior to treatment is expected to have important implications for patient care. Applications are available at the American Dental Association web site. Among the patients who proceeded to surgery, those with positive readings in the pelvic lymph nodes on Pylarify PET had a clinically important rate of metastatic cancer confirmed by surgical pathology. 0000084402 00000 n 0000006967 00000 n 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Radiation exposure is associated with a dose-dependent increased risk of cancer. Please do not use this feature to contact CMS. An official website of the United States government. PSMA is approved for patients who have undergone definitive therapy and have a rising PSA or those with high-risk prostate cancer. required field. b.HCPCs descriptions that state per study dose, up to a specified number of millicuries: A9539 Technetium tc-99m Pentetate, Diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 mCi's, Per study dose, up to 25 millicuries is one unit of service. Call 844-339-8514 . A9594 Gallium ga-68 psma-11, diagnostic, (ucla), 1 millicurie . 0:04. Computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and certain nuclear medicine scans are conventional methods commonly used to image patients with prostate cancer. 14. The cost for the pertechnetate, in this instance, is considered part of the payment for A9560 and thus not separately payable. |&#EL":!S-Q$)rJG~n76kT,GR~U;* )x`#++0yL9,ir@ .`n~D=uMp137fFeY^2Y)7n3_0cFGye('yhY Q^=wNn&vw] L $eS^.x~DHqsC\l !_} (TJu08DP'!CZ|xsRK7eUB8X/a~lR -yzHR=|l4?6(}-A>E9I!IvEb*f*^ 90JH(H&>U, \XCuW2sI%EFuqXkND3( Ja^&oQ#2g;KTw[Gwiw wyVA sOB6b.. In PET Scan radiopharmaceuticals and Group 1 Codes added: A9591 Fluoroestradiol f 18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie (Cerianna). 78483 is a multiple first pass study at rest and stress, and requires two injections of appropriate radiopharmaceutical agent(s). Draft articles have document IDs that begin with "DA" (e.g., DA12345). 0000084363 00000 n A9566 Technetium tc-99m fanolesomab, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries, 6. 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