HCPCS G0248 Code. Demonstrate use home inr mon

HCPCS Code: G0248
Long Description: Demonstration, prior to initiation of home inr monitoring, for patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria, under the direction of a physician; includes: face-to-face demonstration of use and care of the inr monitor, obtaining at least one blood sample, provision of instructions for reporting home inr test results, and documentation of patient's ability to perform testing and report results
Short Description: Demonstrate use home inr mon

Original information is taken from G0248 page

Pricing Indicator Code 1: 11 – Price established using national rvu's. Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology

Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 50.55

Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply

Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): M1A – Office visits - new
Type Of Service 1: 5 – Diagnostic laboratory

Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20020701
Code Effective Date: 20080319
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code