| ID |
Title |
Effective Date |
Revision Effective Date |
End Date |
Last Approval / Revision Date |
| A42032 | 2006 Add-On and ZZZ Procedure Codes Additions/Revisions | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A44009 | 2007 Therapy Codes that also Qualify for an Automatic Exception to the Therapy Cap | 4/12/2007 | N/A | N/A | 4/8/2007 |
| A45783 | Adjustment of Gastric Band after Bariatric Surgery | 8/16/2007 | 8/16/2007 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A41589 | Adult Liver Transplantation | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A25734 | Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy | 2/15/2005 | 2/15/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A42025 | Allergy Testing Utilization Reminders | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A38945 | Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Billing of Prosthetic Implants (L8699) | 3/23/2006 | 3/23/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A43126 | Antigen Preparation Billing Clarification | 1/11/2006 | 1/1/2007 | N/A | 7/5/2007 |
| A42750 | Appropriate billing of INR testing by Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities | 10/26/2006 | 10/26/2006 | N/A | 1/28/2007 |
| A41762 | Bexxar Coverage and Coding | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A45277 | Billing of Add-on Services for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging (Non-covered) | 5/7/2007 | N/A | N/A | 6/5/2007 |
| A35482 | Cardiac Stress Testing | 9/29/2005 | 9/29/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A35624 | Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine | 9/29/2005 | 1/1/2006 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A41761 | Care Plan Oversight and HHA/Hospice Certification/Recertification Billing Reminder | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A43119 | Chemosensitivity (Resistance) Testing - Coding and Billing | 2/19/2007 | 2/19/2007 | N/A | 11/14/2007 |
| A41552 | Clarification Regarding Effective Dates for Carrier Claim Adjustments: Denied Replacement Defibrillator Claims Lacking a QR Modifier | 9/5/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A43166 | Coding and Billing of Electrodiagnostic Studies | 2/19/2006 | 2/19/2006 | N/A | 2/23/2007 |
| A42578 | Coding for Stripping Keratoplasty Procedures | 10/19/2006 | N/A | N/A | 10/15/2006 |
| A46150 | Coding For Transfer Factor | 12/13/2007 | N/A | N/A | 12/9/2007 |
| A38614 | Coding Guidelines for Oncotype DX | 3/2/2006 | 3/2/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A38591 | Coding Guidelines When Infused Drugs are not on Fee Schedule | 2/23/2006 | 2/23/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A44067 | Coding Tips - Immunohistochemistry using CPT codes 88342, 88360, and 88361 | 4/19/2007 | 4/19/2007 | N/A | 4/16/2007 |
| A35700 | Comparative Billing Report (CBR) | 9/22/2005 | 9/22/2005 | N/A | 8/31/2007 |
| A42028 | Comparative Billing Report 2006 - Specialty 11 (Internal Medicine) | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2006 | N/A | 8/31/2007 |
| A42027 | Comparative Billing Report 2006- Specialty 08 (Family Practice) | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2007 | N/A | 8/31/2007 |
| A42023 | Comparative Billing Report - Nerve Conduction Studies in California, 2006 | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2006 | N/A | 10/1/2006 |
| A42022 | Comparative Billing Report 2006 - Specialty 01 (General Practice) | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2006 | N/A | 8/31/2007 |
| A42029 | Comparative Billing Report 2006 - Specialty 47 (Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility [IDTF]) | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2006 | N/A | 8/31/2007 |
| A41763 | Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Request for Medical Records | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41764 | Contigen/Durasphere Implant (51715) – Diagnostic Criteria | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A46313 | Correct Physician Coding for NDO Plicator Technology (C9724 / CPT 43999) | 1/17/2008 | N/A | N/A | 1/12/2008 |
| A44008 | Correction to Draft LCD on Tendon/Ligament Injections | 4/12/2007 | N/A | N/A | 4/8/2007 |
| A37613 | Coverage limitations for spinal therapies (VAX-D, DRS system, DRX9000, MEDX, Spina System) | 11/24/2005 | 11/24/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A25575 | CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) | 1/1/2005 | 1/1/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A38655 | Date of Service for Molecular Tests on Tissue Specimens | 3/2/2006 | 3/2/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A25296 | Diabetes Mellitus Therapy Using Hepatic Activation or PIVIT Therapy | 6/16/2005 | 1/1/2006 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A42579 | Direct Measurement of LDL (CPT Code 83721) | 10/19/2006 | N/A | N/A | 10/15/2006 |
| A44066 | Documentation Tips - Pathology Consultations | 4/19/2007 | N/A | N/A | 4/13/2007 |
| A25217 | Echocardiography, Transthoracic and Transesophageal | 6/16/2005 | 6/16/2005 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A25301 | Electrocardiograms | 9/15/2005 | N/A | N/A | 9/11/2005 |
| A41906 | Electrodiagnostic Testing Requirements | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41550 | Electronic Analyses of Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillators and Pacemakers | 7/10/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A45517 | Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (ESAs) - Billing Guidelines | 1/1/2007 | 1/1/2007 | N/A | 7/11/2007 |
| A41765 | Finger and Toe Modifiers | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A43950 | Flow Cytometry - Billing Guidelines | 1/1/2007 | N/A | N/A | 4/8/2007 |
| A39517 | Guidelines for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis | 5/25/2006 | 5/25/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A25828 | Implantable Infusion Pump for Treatment of Chronic Intractable Pain | 1/1/2004 | 1/1/2004 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A41907 | Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) - Reminders | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A26346 | Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities - Supervision and Medical Responsibility Requirements | 3/24/2005 | 3/24/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A43165 | Insertion of X Stop Device for Back Pain | 1/18/2007 | 1/18/2007 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A41903 | Internet Access and Analysis of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Data – Correction | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A43989 | Intraoperative Monitoring (CPT Code 95920) | 4/5/2007 | N/A | N/A | 4/1/2007 |
| A43169 | Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg) Billing Information | 1/2/2007 | 7/1/2007 | N/A | 7/16/2007 |
| A42383 | Intravenous Iron Therapy in Non-dialysis Patients | 10/5/2006 | 10/5/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A41556 | Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41557 | Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement | 5/16/2006 | 5/16/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A25577 | Macugen® Treatment of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Revision 1 | 2/10/2005 | 1/1/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A46315 | Medical Review Post Payment Service Specific Widespread Probe Results for Colonoscopy | 1/17/2008 | N/A | N/A | 1/13/2008 |
| A46316 | Medical Review Post Payment Service Specific Widespread Probe Results for Therapeutic Activities | 1/17/2008 | N/A | N/A | 1/13/2008 |
| A42627 | Method of Denial for Cosmetic Surgery | 11/1/2006 | 11/1/2006 | N/A | 1/28/2007 |
| A42030 | Modifier 55: Postoperative Care Management Only –Billing Reminders | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41555 | Modifier Update for Islet Cell Transplantation in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trials | 5/1/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A42024 | Nerve Conduction Studies | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A38730 | NHIC, Corp. Enrollment of Providers Contingent on California Regulations | 3/9/2006 | 3/9/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A43190 | Optometrists (Specialty 41) - Payable Services within the Scope of Practice, State of California | 1/1/2007 | N/A | N/A | 1/14/2007 |
| A41558 | Pancreas Transplants Alone | 4/26/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41551 | Payment for Carotid Artery Stenting Post Approval Extension Studies | 2/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41767 | Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Carotid Artery with Stent Placement | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A25001 | Pharmacologic Management | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A38699 | Physician Assistants (PA) Guidance for Medicare Part B California | 3/9/2006 | 3/9/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A41904 | Physician's Certification and Recertification of Need for Treatment and Therapy Plans of Care for Outpatient Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A33859 | Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans | 1/28/2005 | 1/28/2005 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A36711 | Progressive Corrective Action - Chiropractic Referrals | 10/27/2005 | 10/27/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A36713 | Progressive Corrective Action - Documentation not Substantiating Extension of Physical Therapy Services | 10/27/2005 | 10/27/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A41900 | Progressive Corrective Action - Evaluation and Management Services | 9/28/2006 | 9/28/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A42031 | Prolonged Physician Services (With Direct Face-to-Face Contact) | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A41553 | Provider Enrollment – New Enrollment and Update Changes | 7/1/2006 | 7/1/2006 | N/A | 11/8/2006 |
| A43333 | Removal of Impacted Cerumen (CPT 69210) – Coding and Billing Guidance | 2/15/2007 | N/A | N/A | 2/9/2007 |
| A45873 | Repeat Microvolt T-wave Alternans Testing | 9/27/2007 | N/A | N/A | 9/23/2007 |
| A43332 | Restrictions on Additional Payment For Use of Operating Microscope | 2/15/2007 | N/A | N/A | 2/9/2007 |
| A33651 | Robotic Arm in Cardiac/Vascular Surgery | 5/12/2005 | 5/12/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A46314 | Routine Billing of Blood Glucose Labs by Institutions or Home Health | 1/17/2008 | N/A | N/A | 1/12/2008 |
| A20472 | Routine Foot Care | 6/24/2004 | 7/15/2004 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A41905 | Rural Health Center Services Billing | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A43162 | Self-Administered Drugs Exclusion List 2007 | 1/1/2007 | N/A | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A45856 | Status of Services Which Support Non-covered Services or Devices | 8/30/2007 | N/A | N/A | 8/26/2007 |
| A43158 | Teleradiology - How to Bill Medicare | 1/11/2007 | N/A | N/A | 1/7/2007 |
| A37611 | Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)/Splint Fabrication and Fitting | 12/1/2005 | 12/1/2005 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A20659 | Therapeutic Infusions Associated with Chemotherapy - Revision 1 | 6/4/2004 | 1/1/2006 | N/A | 11/10/2007 |
| A45784 | Trofile Test for Maraviroc Therapy – Coding Guidance | 8/24/2007 | N/A | N/A | 8/16/2007 |
| A37301 | Wastage of Drugs in “Single-Use Vials” | 3/30/2006 | 3/30/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A41901 | Weekly Radiation Therapy Management | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A39115 | When Clinics Must Enroll as Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) | 3/30/2006 | 3/30/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A41021 | When Home Health Agency Billing for 82962 is not Appropriate | 8/10/2006 | 8/10/2006 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |
| A45893 | When Outpatient Lab Tests Should be Billed to Part B | 9/20/2007 | N/A | N/A | 9/16/2007 |
| A41902 | Wireless Capsule Endoscopy | 9/28/2006 | N/A | N/A | 9/24/2006 |
| A45209 | X-Rays and Electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs) Provided in the Hospital Emergency Room | 6/7/2007 | N/A | N/A | 5/31/2007 |
| A24592 | Xeloda (capecitabine) in lieu of 5-FU for cancer therapy | 12/10/2004 | 12/10/2004 | N/A | 11/7/2006 |