What Is Cpt G0248

G0248: Demonstration, at initial use, of home INR monitoring for patient with mechanical heart valve(s) who meets Medicare coverage criteria, under the direction of a physician; includes: demonstration use and care of the INR monitor, obtaining at least one blood sample, provision of instructions for reporting home INR …

Is G0248 a DME?

These are Contractor priced, although there are RVUs in the fee schedule. They were not deleted with the addition of the CPT® codes. G0248 is similar to the new CPT® code 93972. … This is not a DME benefit but is a paid under the physician fee schedule.

What is CPT G0249?

HCPCS code G0249 for Provision of test materials and equipment for home INR monitoring of patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets Medicare coverage criteria; includes: provision of materials for use in the home and reporting of test results to …