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C8957 - Prolonged iv inf, req pump

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HCPCS Code: C8957
Long Description: Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump
Short Description: Prolonged iv inf, req pump
Pricing Indicator 1: 99 (Value not established)
Multiple Pricing Code: 9 (Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established (pricing indicator is 99))
Statute Number: 1833(t)
Coverage Code: D (Special coverage instructions apply)
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Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) Code: P6D (Minor procedures - other (non-Medicare fee schedule))
Type of Service Code 1: 1 (Medical care)
Anesthesia Base Unit Quality: 0
Code Added: 01-01-2006
Action Effective Date: 01-01-2006
Action Code: N (No maintenance for this code)