CMS announced the new codes on Nov. 1 as part of final rules for the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1676-P) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems (CMS-1678), according to Medtronic officials. The new rules take effect Jan. 1, 2018, with healthcare providers able to bill VenaSeal as a level 4 procedure under the new CPT codes 36482 and 35483.
“This definitely represents progress for us as we seek positive coverage for VenaSeal,” said Medtronic spokesperson Julia Baron.
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