New Low Osmolar Contrast Material (LOCM) HCPCS Codes/Payment Criteria/Payment Level
To eliminate the restrictive criteria for the payment of Low Osmolar Contrast Media (LOCM) for non-hospital patients; as cited in Change Request 3728 to both provide the replacement codes for LOCM and specify payment for LOCM on the basis of the average selling price plus 6 percent.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 29, 2005
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