Transcription of External Urinary Collection Devices - PureWick System
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PG0492 06/30/2021 External Urinary Collection Devices - PureWick System Policy Number: PG0492 Last Review: 06/30/2021 GUIDELINES This policy does not certify benefits or authorization of benefits, which is designated by each individual policyholder contract. Paramount applies coding edits to all medical claims through coding logic software to evaluate the accuracy and adherence to accepted national standards. This guideline is solely for explaining correct procedure reporting and does not imply coverage and reimbursement. SCOPE X Professional/DME Provider _ Facility DESCRIPTION An External urine Collection device is category defined as a catheter or product that attaches to the External genitalia or pubic area.
Paramount considers external urinary collection devices, male external catheters (condom-type) (A4349) and female pouches or meatal cups (A4327, A4328), medically necessary prosthetics for members who have permanent urinary incontinence. The external urinary collection device is utilized as an alternative to an indwelling catheter.
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