HCPCS Code for Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal/ metatarsal support, each L3020
HCPCS code L3020 for Foot, insert, removable, molded to patient model, longitudinal/ metatarsal support, each as maintained by CMS falls under Foot Inserts, Removable .
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Casting is to be billed out on date of casting. Many payers will pay for 29799 RT/LT or S0395 RT/LT for the casting. Then on the date of dispense the orthotic is billed out. You Mentioned L3020. I... [ Read More ]
What would be the correct date of service to bill for custom inserts? The day of casting/mold or the date the inserts are actually dispensed?... [ Read More ]
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Could you provide the location in the claims manual where this policy is located?
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I cannot speak to the "claims manual" but here is the link... [ Read More ]
[HEADING=2]Medicare has very specific coverage through their Durable Medical Equipment (DME) benefits. Functional orthotic inserts are covered by Medicare only when placed in a shoe attached to a brac... [ Read More ]
Hi everyone,
I work in an Orthopaedic office and they give out DME L3020's as bilateral all the time; however, most of the time the Dx codes are only for Lt or Rt, which gets denied often.
From the ... [ Read More ]
Hello! So i am coding for a Podiatry provider and he keeps charging a 99024 with custom orthotics L3020-LT L3020-RT. This patient never had surgery, it should be an office visit. Shes a regular patien... [ Read More ]
Hello! So i am coding for a Podiatry provider and he keeps charging a 99024 with custom orthotics L3020-LT L3020-RT. This patient never had surgery, it should be an office visit. Shes a regular patie... [ Read More ]
I need help with Horizon BCBS and these codes. All of a sudden we are having billing issues where they are only paying for 1 unit. These are orthotics and are made in pairs! I cannot find a medica... [ Read More ]
I am having trouble coding for both orthotics when the patient has a condition on only one foot. Here's the scenario:
A patient comes in and states that they are only having pain in the right foot. ... [ Read More ]
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