2024 HCPCS Code Update - April Edition - Correct Coding


Joint DME MAC and PDAC Publication

The following tables identify changes to Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for April 2024. The tables contain only HCPCS codes applicable to items within Medicare DME MAC jurisdiction. There may be other HCPCS code changes for items under the jurisdiction of other Medicare contractors. Consult those contractors for information regarding HCPCS codes within their areas of responsibility.

All HCPCS code changes are effective for claims with dates of service on or after April 1, 2024.

Code Change Categories

  • Added Codes/Modifiers: Identifies newly created codes and modifiers. Listing of a code in the tables does not necessarily indicate coverage. Refer to the applicable Local Coverage Determination for information regarding Medicare reimbursement requirements.

  • Discontinued Codes/Deleted Modifiers: Identifies codes and modifiers discontinued or deleted in the new cycle. These codes and modifiers continue to be valid for Medicare claims with dates of service either on or before March 31, 2024. There is no grace period for submission of a discontinued code/modifier for claims with dates of service after its effective end date. If there is a direct crosswalk for a discontinued/deleted code or modifier, the crosswalk code will be displayed in a table.

  • Narrative Changes: Identifies changes in the narrative descriptor for an existing code or modifier.

Added Codes

Glucose Monitors

Code Narrative
A4271 INTEGRATED LANCING AND BLOOD SAMPLE TESTING CARTRIDGES FOR HOME BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR, PER MONTH
E2104 HOME BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR FOR USE WITH INTEGRATED LANCING/BLOOD SAMPLE TESTING CARTRIDGE

Immunosuppressive Drugs

Code Narrative
J2919 INJECTION METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE, 5 MG

Lower Limb Prostheses

Code Narrative
L5783 ADDITION TO LOWER EXTREMITY, USER ADJUSTABLE, MECHANICAL, RESIDUAL LIMB VOLUME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
L5841 ADDITION, ENDOSKELETAL KNEE-SHIN SYSTEM, POLYCENTRIC, PNEUMATIC SWING, AND STANCE PHASE CONTROL

Walkers

Code Narrative
E0152 WALKER, BATTERY POWERED, WHEELED, FOLDING, ADJUSTABLE OR FIXED HEIGHT

Wheelchair Options/Accessories

Code Narrative
E2298 COMPLEX REHABILITATIVE POWER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORY, POWER SEAT ELEVATION SYSTEM, ANY TYPE

Miscellaneous

Code Narrative
A4593 NEUROMODULATION STIMULATOR SYSTEM, ADJUNCT TO REHABILITATION THERAPY REGIME, CONTROLLER
A4594 NEUROMODULATION STIMULATOR SYSTEM, ADJUNCT TO REHABILITATION THERAPY REGIME, MOUTHPIECE EACH
E0468 HOME VENTILATOR, DUAL-FUNCTION RESPIRATORY DEVICE, ALSO PERFORMS ADDITIONAL FUNCTION OF COUGH STIMULATION, INCLUDES ALL ACCESSORIES, COMPONENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR ALL FUNCTIONS
E0736 TRANSCUTANEOUS TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATOR
E0738 UPPER EXTREMITY REHABILITATION SYSTEM PROVIDING ACTIVE ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE MUSCLE RE-EDUCATION, INCLUDE MICROPROCESSOR, ALL COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
E0739 REHAB SYSTEM WITH INTERACTIVE INTERFACE PROVIDING ACTIVE ASSISTANCE IN REHABILITATION THERAPY, INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES, MOTORS, MICROPROCESSORS, SENSORS
K1037 DOCKING STATION FOR USE WITH ORAL DEVICE/APPLIANCE USED TO REDUCE UPPER AIRWAY COLLAPSIBILITY
L1320 THORACIC, PECTUS CARINATUM ORTHOSIS, STERNAL COMPRESSION, RIGID CIRCUMFERENTIAL FRAME WITH ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR RIGID PADS, CUSTOM FABRICATED

Discontinued Codes

Immunosuppressive Drugs

Code Narrative
J2920 INJECTION, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE, UP TO 40 MG
J2930 INJECTION, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE, UP TO 125 MG

Wheelchair Options/Accessories

Code Narrative
E2300 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSORY, POWER SEAT ELEVATION SYSTEM, ANY TYPE

Narrative Changes

Immunosuppressive Drugs

Code Old Narrative New Narrative
J7516 CYCLOSPORIN, PARENTERAL, 250 MG INJECTION, CYCLOSPORINE, 250 MG

Miscellaneous

Code Old Narrative New Narrative
E2001 SUCTION PUMP, HOME MODEL, PORTABLE OR STATIONARY, ELECTRIC, ANY TYPE, FOR USE WITH EXTERNAL URINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUCTION PUMP, HOME MODEL, PORTABLE OR STATIONARY, ELECTRIC, ANY TYPE, FOR USE WITH EXTERNAL URINE AND/OR FECAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

For questions about correct coding or products not listed on the DMECS Product Classification List (PCL), contact the PDAC HCPCS Helpline at (877) 735-1326 during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You may also visit the PDAC website to chat with a representative or select the Contact Us button at the top of the PDAC website for email, FAX or postal mail information.

Revision History

Date Update
04/16/2024 Published on PDAC website


Last Updated: 04/16/2024