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