HCPCS G0249 Code. Provide inr test mater/equip

HCPCS Code: G0249
Long Description: Provision of test materials and equipment for home inr monitoring of patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria; includes: provision of materials for use in the home and reporting of test results to physician; testing not occurring more frequently than once a week; testing materials, billing units of service include 4 tests
Short Description: Provide inr test mater/equip

Original information is taken from G0249 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): Y1 – Other - Medicare fee schedule
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