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tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 28
Reader Question: Blink And You'll Have Missed Specialty Code 95
Question: Can you clarify under which circumstances we'll need to use specialty code 95 for ADI?Answer: Specialty code 95 will not be available for use to indicate advanced diagnostic imaging (ADI) accreditation.History: In April 2011, CMS issued Transmittal 2192, indicating a new specialty code 95 would apply to ADI accreditation.But on June 24, CMS issued Transmittal 2248 (www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R2248CP.pdf) eliminating the use of 95 for ADI. Instead, 95 will be defined as "open." As a result, the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) will not recognize specialty code 95.Caution: The specialty...
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