PDAC Email Distributions



3/28/2025
2025 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding
3/18/2025
New HCPCS Codes for Wheelchair Accessories - Coding and Billing
3/10/2025
VYALEV® (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the VYAFUSER Pump, and Related Infusion Supplies - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised
2/7/2025
New HCPCS Codes for Dynamic Adjustable Joint Stretching Devices - Coding and Billing
2/3/2025
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - February 17, 2025
1/27/2025
Nebulizers, External Infusion Pumps and Related Drugs
1/24/2025
Concentric Adjustable Torsion Joints - Correct Coding - Revised
Ohtuvayre® (ensifentrine) - Correct Coding and Coverage - Revised
1/16/2025
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 20, 2025
1/3/2025
2025 HCPCS Code Update - January Edition - Correct Coding
12/31/2024
Hydrophilic Intermittent Urinary Catheter Crosswalk
12/23/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - December 24 and 25, 2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 1, 2025
11/20/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 28 and 29, 2024
11/13/2024
Code Verification Review Requirement for Lower Limb Orthoses (L1832, L1833, and L1851) and Lumbar Sacral Orthoses (L0648 and L0650) - Revised
10/29/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 11, 2024
10/9/2024
Pneumatic Compression Devices - Correct Coding and Billing
9/30/2024
2024 HCPCS Code Update - October Edition - Correct Coding
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - October 14, 2024
9/10/2024
Prior Authorization and Code Verification Review Requirement for Lower Limb Orthoses (L1843, L1845, L1951) and Spinal Orthoses (L0631, L0637, L0639)
8/29/2024
Correct Coding of Elbow, Shoulder, Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand and Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand-Finger Braces (Orthoses) – Revised
8/28/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - September 2, 2024
8/21/2024
Ohtuvayre® (ensifentrine) - Correct Coding and Coverage
7/23/2024
ALYGLO® (immune globulin intravenous, human-stwk), 10% Liquid - Correct Coding and Coverage
6/26/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - July 4, 2024
6/13/2024
PDAC Coding Guidelines for Gradient Compression Garments for Lymphedema Treatment
REVISED - Section C Form for Gradient Compression Garments
6/6/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - June 19, 2024
6/3/2024
Code Verification Review Requirement for Lower Limb Orthoses (L1843, L1951) and Osteogenesis Stimulator (E0747, E0748, E0760)
5/16/2024
Code Verification Review Requirement for Multi-Functional Ventilators
Correct Billing and Coding of Ventilators
5/10/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - May 27, 2024
4/16/2024
2024 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding
4/1/2024
PureWick Urine Collection System - Coding and Billing Instructions - Revised
3/20/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - March 29, 2024
3/5/2024
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised
2/27/2024
External Infusion Pumps and Related Drugs - Revised
2/14/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - February 19, 2024
2/5/2024
3-D Printed Orthotic Devices - Correct Coding
1/30/2024
External Infusion Pumps and Related Drugs
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items Requirement for Registration with the Food and Drug Administration
1/9/2024
2024 HCPCS Code Update - January Edition - Correct Coding
1/8/2024
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 15, 2024
1/4/2024
HCPCS Codes K1018 and K1019 - Correct Coding - Revised
Powered Lower Extremity Exoskeleton - Correct Coding
1/3/2024
Powered Upper Extremity Exoskeleton - Correct Coding
PureWick Urine Collection System - Coding and Billing Instructions - Revised
12/15/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - December 25 and 26, 2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 1, 2024
12/13/2023
Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items - Correct Coding and Billing
11/20/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 23 and 24, 2023
10/26/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 10, 2023
10/3/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - October 9, 2023
9/29/2023
2023 HCPCS Code Update - October Edition - Correct Coding
9/15/2023
L1681 Prefabricated Bilateral Hip Abduction Orthosis - Correct Coding
9/13/2023
Correct Coding and Coverage of Ventilators - Revised
8/28/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - September 4, 2023
6/30/2023
2023 HCPCS Code Update - July Edition - Correct Coding
6/29/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - July 4, 2023
6/12/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - June 19, 2023
5/18/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - May 29, 2023
5/5/2023
2023 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding
4/18/2023
PureWick Urine Collection System - Coding and Billing Instructions - Revised
4/4/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - April 7, 2023
3/31/2023
NEW - Online Application for Code Verification Review
1/25/2023
2023 HCPCS Code Update - January Edition - Correct Coding
1/6/2023
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 16, 2023
12/20/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 2, 2023
12/13/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - December 23 and 26, 2022
11/29/2022
Panzyga (Immunoglobulin Intravenous (Human), 10%) Correct Coding and Coverage - Revised
11/10/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 24 and 25, 2022
11/1/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 11, 2022
10/31/2022
2022 HCPCS Code Update - October Edition - Correct Coding
10/3/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - October 10, 2022
9/12/2022
Basics of Choosing the Correct HCPCS Code - Correct Coding
8/24/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - September 5, 2022
7/5/2022
2022 HCPCS Code Update - July Edition - Correct Coding
6/30/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - July 4, 2022
5/19/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - May 30, 2022
4/20/2022
2022 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding - Revised
4/5/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - April 15, 2022
4/4/2022
Code Verification Review Requirement for Lower Limb Orthoses (L1832, L1833, and L1851) and Lumbar Sacral Orthoses (L0648 and L0650)
Upper Limb Protheses - Correct Coding
3/21/2022
Continuous Glucose Monitors - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised
Correct Coding and Billing of Halo Procedure
PDAC Code Verification Reviews for CGM Devices - Coding and Billing
3/1/2022
Continuous Glucose Monitors - Correct Coding and Billing
2/15/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - February 21, 2022
2/14/2022
Irrigation Supply Sleeves - Correct Coding
1/21/2022
HCPCS Codes K1018 and K1019 - Correct Coding
1/10/2022
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 17, 2022
12/22/2021
2022 HCPCS Code Update - January Edition - Correct Coding
Enteral Nutrition - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - December 23 and 24, 2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - December 31, 2021
Parenteral Nutrition - Correct Coding and Billing - Revised
Partial Foot, Shoe Insert (Toe Fillers), and Shoe Inserts for Diabetics - Coding Based on Benefit Category - Correct Coding
11/24/2021
Correct Coding of Elbow, Shoulder, Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand and Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand-Finger Braces (Orthoses)
Correct Coding of Finger, Hand, Hand-Finger and Wrist-Hand-Finger Braces (Orthoses) - Revised
11/23/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 25 and 26, 2021
11/17/2021
Articulating Digit(s) and Prosthetic Hands - Correct Coding - Revised
11/16/2021
Billing and Code Verification of HCPCS Code E0467 (Multi-Functional Ventilator) - Correct Coding
11/3/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 11, 2021
11/2/2021
Correct Coding of Finger, Hand, Hand-Finger and Wrist-Hand-Finger Braces (Orthoses)
Medicare Coverage for Shoes - Correct Coding - Revised
10/13/2021
2021 HCPCS Code Update - October Edition - Correct Coding
PureWick Urine Collection System - Coding and Billing Instructions
10/5/2021
Insulin Used with Continuous External Insulin Infusion Pumps - Correct Coding - Revised
10/4/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - October 11, 2021
10/1/2021
Warranty, Reasonable Useful Lifetime (RUL), and the Minimum Lifetime Requirement (MLR) for Durable Medical Equipment - Correct Coding - Revised
9/22/2021
UPDATE: Revision to PDAC Code Verification Review Application and Related Forms
8/31/2021
L1690 Prefabricated Bilateral Lumbo-sacral Hip Orthosis - Correct Coding - Revised
8/30/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - September 6, 2021
8/6/2021
HCPCS Code Updates - July 2021, April 2021, and October 2020 - Correct Coding
7/7/2021
Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code A9279 - Correct Coding - Revised
6/21/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - July 5, 2021
6/15/2021
Code Verification Review Requirement for Articulating Digit(s) and Prosthetic Hands - Revised
6/11/2021
Recent Updates to PDAC Website
6/4/2021
Code Verification Review Requirement for Articulating Digit(s) and Prosthetic Hands
5/26/2021
Important: DMECS PCL Update Process Change
5/24/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - May 31, 2021
5/18/2021
Custom Fabricated Wheelchair Seat and Back Cushions - Correct Coding - Revised
3/29/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - April 2, 2021
3/12/2021
Custom Fitted Orthotic HCPCS Codes Without a Corresponding Off-the-Shelf Code - Correct Coding
Definitions Used for Off-the-Shelf versus Custom Fitted Prefabricated Orthotics (Braces) - Correct Coding - Revised
2/8/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - February 15, 2021
2/3/2021
MyoPro (Myomo, Inc.) Assist Device - Correct Coding - Revised
2/1/2021
Additions to PDAC Product Sample Requirements
1/15/2021
Intermittent Outage on PDAC Website
1/14/2021
Correct use of Not Otherwise Specified L-codes for Orthoses and Prostheses - Billing Reminder
1/12/2021
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 18, 2021
12/9/2020
PDAC Coding Guidelines for Off-the-Shelf Diabetic Shoes (A5500)
11/19/2020
Billing of Powered L-Coded Items - Correct Coding - Revised
Incorrect Use of HCPCS Codes for Custom Fit Orthotics
L1005 - Tension Based Scoliosis Orthosis and Accessory Pads, Includes Fitting and Adjustment - Correct Coding
L1690 Prefabricated Bilateral Lumbo-sacral Hip Orthosis - Correct Coding
11/9/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 11, 2020
10/27/2020
Ankle-Foot Orthoses - Arizona-Type - Correct Coding - Revised
10/13/2020
Enteral Nutrition - Correct Coding and Billing
Parenteral Nutrition - Correct Coding and Billing
10/6/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - October 12, 2020
9/25/2020
MyoPro® (Myomo, Inc.) Assist Device - Correct Coding - Revised
9/21/2020
L1686 Prefabricated Hip Abduction Orthosis - Correct Coding
9/1/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - September 7, 2020
7/28/2020
Scoliosis Brace - Correct Coding
Scoliosis Brace - Correct Coding
7/21/2020
Correct Coding and Coverage of Ventilators - Revised July 2020
Insulin Infusion Pumps with Integrated Continuous Glucose Sensing Capabilities and Related Accessories/Supplies - Codes E0787 and A4226 - Correct Coding
Insulin Infusion Pumps with Integrated Continuous Glucose Sensing Capabilities and Related Accessories/Supplies - Codes E0787 and A4226 - Correct Coding
6/26/2020
Prosthetic Feet and Additions to Lower Limb Extremity Prostheses - Correct Coding and Coding Verification Review Requirement
6/23/2020
Xembify - Correct Coding
6/12/2020
Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code A9279 - Correct Coding
5/18/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - May 25, 2020
4/3/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - April 10, 2020
3/24/2020
L3960 - Coding Verification Review Requirement
2/11/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - February 17, 2020
1/14/2020
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 20, 2020
12/23/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - January 1, 2020
12/20/2019
2020 HCPCS Code Annual Update - Correct Coding
Endoskeletal Prosthetic Knee-Shin Systems - Correct Coding
12/17/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - December 24 and 25, 2019
12/4/2019
LIM Innovation Infinite Socket - Correct Coding - Revised
Panzyga (Immunoglobulin Intravenous (Human), 10%) Correct Coding and Coverage - Revised
11/22/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed - November 28 and 29, 2019
10/28/2019
Continuous Glucose Monitor Supplies - Correct Coding and Billing
10/10/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed October 14, 2019
8/30/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed September 2, 2019
6/11/2019
PDAC Website Enhancements
4/16/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed April 19, 2019
2/15/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed February 18, 2019
1/16/2019
PDAC HCPCS Helpline Closed January 21, 2019
Product Classification List Update - RELiZORB (Alcresta Therapeutics) In-Line Cartridge
12/18/2018
Palmetto GBA Will Be the PDAC Contractor Beginning January 15, 2019
12/16/2018
Contract Change: Important Notice
11/19/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - November 22 and 23, 2018
10/24/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - November 6, 2018
10/18/2018
Topical Oxygen Therapy Used for Wound Care - an Update
10/1/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - October 8, 2018
9/21/2018
New DMECS Features Now Available - September 21, 2018
9/12/2018
New DMECS Features Coming Soon
8/30/2018
New Applications Only - Effective September 1, 2018
8/28/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - September 3, 2018
8/20/2018
Correct Coding - A9286 - Hygienic Item or Device, Disposable or Non-disposable, Any Type, Each
Correct Coding - Porta-Lung Negative Pressure Ventilator - Revised
7/27/2018
Correct Coding - Q9994 (In-Line Cartridge Containing Digestive Enzyme(s) For Enteral Feeding, Each) Coverage Indicator Change
7/18/2018
Continuous Glucose Monitors - Use of Smart Devices
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Battery Replacement
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Replacement of Wheelchair Seat and Back Upholstery
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Wheelchair Tray
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Wheelchair Ventilator Tray
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for a Battery Charger
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for a Drive Wheel Gear Box
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for a Wheelchair Headrest
Correct Coding - Replacement Cecostomy Tube
6/28/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - July 4, 2018
5/24/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - May 28, 2018
3/27/2018
Correct Coding - Custom Fabricated Wheelchair Seat and Back Cushions
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Anti-Tip Devices for Manual Wheelchairs
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Front Riggings: Calf Pad or Calf Support
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Front Riggings: Shoe Holder or Shoe Holder Replacement Straps
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Labor Chargers
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for a Privacy Flap
Correct Coding - Incorrect Use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for an Actuator
Correct Coding - Incorrect use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for Transit System and Associated Bracket
Correct Coding - Incorrect use of HCPCS Code K0108 to Bill for a Wheel Lock Brake Extension for Manual Wheelchairs
3/26/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - March 30, 2018
2/16/2018
DMECS Update Listing
2/15/2018
Correct Coding - Warranty, Reasonable Useful Lifetime (RUL), and the Minimum Lifetime Requirement (MLR) for Durable Medical Equipment
2/6/2018
PDAC Contact Center Closed - February 15, 2018
2/5/2018
Correct Coding - Inserts Used with Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes (A5512, A5513, K0903)