Date Posted: Dec. 2, 2022
The following tables show the upcoming code changes to the EmblemHealth Preauthorization List starting Nov. 15, 2022, and Dec. 1, 2022
As part of our continued review of our homecare preauthorization requirements, the following codes were added to our preauthorization list effective Dec. 1, 2022.
Codes Added to Preauthorization List Starting Dec. 1, 2022
CPT Code | CPT Code Description |
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G0151 |
Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
G0299 |
Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (RN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
G0300 |
Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes |
G2168 |
Services performed by a physical therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective physical therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes |
G2168 |
Services performed by an occupational therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes |
M0244 |
Intravenous infusion or subcutaneous injection, casirivimab and imdevimab, includes infusion or injection and post administration monitoring in the home or residence; this includes a beneficiary's home that has been made provider-based to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency |
M0246 |
Intravenous infusion, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, includes infusion and post administration monitoring in the home or residence; this includes a beneficiary's home that has been made provider-based to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency |
S5108 |
Home care training to home care client, per 15 minutes |
S5109 |
Home care training to home care client, per session |
S5110 |
Home care training, family; per 15 minutes |
S5111 |
Home care training, family; per session |
S5115 |
Home care training, nonfamily; per 15 minutes |
S5116 |
Home care training, nonfamily; per session |
S5180 |
Home health respiratory therapy, initial evaluation |
S5181 |
Home health respiratory therapy, NOS, per diem |
S9097 |
Home visit for wound care |
S9122 |
Home health aide or certified nurse assistant, providing care in the home; per hour |
T1000 |
Private duty/independent nursing service(s), licensed, up to 15 minutes |
T1002 |
RN services, up to 15 minutes |
T1021 |
Home health aide or certified nurse assistant, per visit |
T1022 |
Contracted home health agency services, all services provided under contract, per day |
T1030 |
Nursing care, in the home, by registered nurse, per diem |
T1031 |
Nursing care, in the home, by licensed practical nurse, per diem |