New set of 51 HCPCS codes for casting supplies

Why This Topic Matters

The update affects how practices identify, submit, and process claims for casting and splinting supplies under Medicare, including the transition away from earlier miscellaneous codes and the use of a revised HCPCS structure.

Article Sections

1. Billing and implementation overview

   Discusses the timing of the Medicare update, claim submission channels, and the general scope of the new casting-supply code set.

2. HCFA guidance and policy background

   Summarizes agency communication about reimbursement, jurisdiction, and the broader policy context for casting and splinting supplies.

3. CPT-HCPCS code crosswalk for casting supplies

   Provides a crosswalk linking procedure categories to the related HCPCS casting-supply coding structure.

4. 51 new Q codes and prices for casting supplies

   Lists the new HCPCS casting-supply code set along with pricing and general item groupings.