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June 2022

Blue Cross payment policy for hyperbaric oxygen therapy will align with our medical policy

In support of correct coding and payment accuracy, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s payment policy for hyperbaric oxygen therapy will align with our medical policy.
 
Claims submitted with CPT code *99183 and HCPCS code G0277 will be evaluated to ensure that they include a diagnosis code that aligns with our established medical policy.

  • *99183 — Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
  • G0277 — Hyperbaric oxygen under pressure, per 30-minute interval

Claims that don’t contain a requisite diagnosis may receive a denial.   

The medical policy for hyperbaric oxygen therapy is available online.

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