Extracorporeal Photopheresis
This CR reformats language in the Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04), Chapter 32, section 190, so that the instructions are clearer and to avoid misinterpretation. Additionally, ICD-9 diagnosis code 996.88, complications of transplanted organ, stem cell, ICD-10 diagnosis code T86.5, complications of stem cell transplant, are added for correctness and to align with coding implemented in CR8197, Transmittal 1199, dated March 14, 2013, and effective and implemented July 1, 2013.
Additionally, messaging changes were made to align with CR8691, Transmittal 1388, dated May 23, 2014. NOTE: This is a corresponding Manual clarification only. There are no edits associated with this CR.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 22, 2004
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