Policy Updates Reimbursement PoliciesCommercialAugust 1, 2024

Reimbursement policy update: Outpatient Facility Revenue Code Billing Requirements — Facility

Beginning with dates of service on or after November 1, 2024, Anthem will update the related coding section of the Outpatient Facility Revenue Code Billing Requirements — Facility reimbursement policy. The policy requires HCPCS or CPT® codes to be submitted for reimbursement when submitted with certain revenue codes. The policy is updated to include the following revenue codes that require a corresponding HCPCS or CPT code:

  • 0270 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — General
  • 0271 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Nonsterile
  • 0272 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Sterile
  • 0273 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Take-home supplies
  • 0274 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Prosthetic/orthotic devices
  • 0275 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Pacemaker
  • 0276 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Intraocular lens
  • 0277 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Take-home oxygen
  • 0279 Medical/Surgical Supplies and Devices — Other supplies/devices
  • 0280 Oncology — General
  • 0920 Other diagnostic services — General
  • 0940 Other therapeutic services — General

For specific policy details, visit the reimbursement policy page at anthem.com.

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PUBLICATIONS: August 2024 Provider Newsletter