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HCPCS codes / S / S9529

S9529

Routine venipuncture for collection of specimen(s), single home bound, nursing home, or skilled nursing facility patient

Code type
HCPCS Level II
Coverage
Not payable by Medicare
BETOS category
Z2
Pricing indicator
00
Effective date
20020101
CMS processing note"S" CODES ARE UNIQUE TEMPORARY CODES ESTABLISHED BY BCBSA AND HIAA FOR PRIVATE PAYOR USE. THEY ARE NOT VALID NOR PAYABLE BY MEDICARE.
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