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Device-Intensive Procedure and Device Code Search

The Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) will return to the provider (RTP) any claim submitted with:

  • A device-intensive procedure code billed without at least one device code required for the procedure on the same claim with the same date of service
  • A device code billed without the procedure code that is necessary for the device to have therapeutic benefit to the patient on the same claim with the same date of service

Use the code search below to:

  • Determine if a procedure code is included on the device-intensive procedure list (i.e., requires a device code on the same claim with the same date of service)
  • Identify a valid device code to report on a claim with a device-intensive procedure

Also, review the Additional Billing Guidance section below for more information.

Code Search

Enter one procedure code or view a list of all procedure codes included on the device-intensive procedure list.

Procedure Code:

View all Procedure Codes:

Enter one device code or view a list of all device codes included on the device code list.

Device Code:

View all Device Codes:

Additional Billing Guidance

To prevent a claim error, or to correct a claim that RTP’d with reason code W7092, verify the following:

  1. The procedure and device code(s) reported on the claim are valid and correct.
  2. The procedure and device code(s) appear on the same claim with the same date of service.
  3. If the procedure was discontinued, report one of the following modifiers with the procedure code to bypass the edit that requires a device code on the claim:
    • 52 (Reduced services)
    • 73 (Discontinued outpatient procedure prior to anesthesia administration)
    • 74 (Discontinued outpatient procedure after anesthesia administration)
  4. If the procedure requires the use of a device that is not described by a specific HCPCS code, report HCPCS code C1889 (Implantable/insertable device, not otherwise classified) and charges for all devices used to perform the procedure.
  5. If insertion of a device is not completed (e.g., revision only), you may report modifier CG with certain device-intensive procedure codes to bypass the edit that requires a device code on the claim.

References:

Updated: 04.05.24

Disclaimer: CGS' online tools and calculators are informational and educational tools only, designed to assist suppliers and providers in submitting claims correctly. CGS makes no guarantee that this resource will result in Medicare reimbursement for services provided. Although we've made every reasonable effort to provide effective resources, CGS is not responsible for the consequences of any decisions or actions taken in reliance upon or as a result of the information that these tools provide. CGS is not responsible for any human or mechanical errors or omissions.

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