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Coding => Coding => : catooch October 16, 2008, 02:44:46 PM

: Code E0238
: catooch October 16, 2008, 02:44:46 PM

Dear Michelle,

I'm in a chiro office.   Does E0238 replace the code 97010?  If so do we get paid on it?

Thanks,
Cathy

: Re: Code E0238
: Michele October 16, 2008, 08:39:26 PM

The E0238 is actually the HCPCS code for a heating pad.  I am not aware of any HCPCS code that replaces the 97010 code.  Most insurances do not allow the 97010 anymore, even ones that used to pay for it. 

I know UHC has a denial that is very misleading that states "This is not a separately reimbursable service or supply. As a reminder; supply codes should be submitted with HCPC codes."

Many people think that it means that they need a HCPCS code for the 97010.

Michele