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HCPCS codes / G / G0249

G0249

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

Code type
HCPCS Level II
Coverage
Special coverage instructions
BETOS category
Y1
Pricing indicator
11
Effective date
20080319
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