Q/A: Do we Need to Charge for Non-covered Services Performed Under a Maintenance Visit if we Use the S8990 Code When Billing Medicare?
Question
Do we need to charge for non-covered services performed under a maintenance visit if we use the S8990 code when billing Medicare?
Answer
Medicare prohibits the use of the S8990 code for maintenance visits. You must use the standard 98940-98942 codes, collect the appropriate ABN form for maintenance care and append the GA modifier to the 9894- service.