Field Name |
Field Value |
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code |
G0245 |
HCPCS Sequence Number |
0010 |
HCPCS Record Identification Code |
3 - First line of procedure record also contains detail information in positions 92-275 |
HCPCS Long Description |
Initial physician evaluation and management of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) which must include: (1) the diagnosis of lops, (2) a patient history, (3) a physical examination that consists of at least the following elements: (a) visual inspection of the forefoot, hindfoot and toe web spaces, (b) evaluation of a protective sensation, (c) evaluation of foot structure and biomechanics, (d) evaluation of vascular status and skin integrity, and (e) evaluation and recommendation of footwear and (4) patient education |
HCPCS Short Description |
Initial foot exam pt lops |
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 |
11 - Price established using national rvu's |
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology |
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1 |
50.81 |
HCPCS Coverage Code |
D - Special coverage instructions apply |
HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code |
M1A - Office visits - new |
HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 |
1 - Whole blood only eff 01/96, whole blood or packed red cells before 01/96 |
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity |
0 |
HCPCS Code Added Date |
7/1/2002 |
HCPCS Action Effective Date |
7/1/2002 |
HCPCS Action Code |
N - No maintenance for this code |