This code system https://bluebutton.cms.gov/assets/ig/CodeSystem-betos-cd defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition |
M1A | Office visits - new | Office visits - new |
M1B | Office visits - established | Office visits - established |
M2A | Hospital visit - initial | Hospital visit - initial |
M2B | Hospital visit - subsequent | Hospital visit - subsequent |
M2C | Hospital visit - critical care | Hospital visit - critical care |
M3 | Emergency room visit | Emergency room visit |
M4A | Home visit | Home visit |
M4B | Nursing home visit | Nursing home visit |
M5A | Specialist - pathology | Specialist - pathology |
M5B | Specialist - psychiatry | Specialist - psychiatry |
M5C | Specialist - ophthalmology | Specialist - ophthalmology |
M5D | Specialist - other | Specialist - other |
M6 | Consultations | Consultations |
P0 | Anesthesia | Anesthesia |
P1A | Major procedure - breast | Major procedure - breast |
P1B | Major procedure - colectomy | Major procedure - colectomy |
P1C | Major procedure - cholecystectomy | Major procedure - cholecystectomy |
P1D | Major procedure - turp | Major procedure - turp |
P1E | Major procedure - hysterectomy | Major procedure - hysterectomy |
P1F | Major procedure - explor/decompr/excisdisc | Major procedure - explor/decompr/excisdisc |
P1G | Major procedure - Other | Major procedure - Other |
P2A | Major procedure, cardiovascular-CABG | Major procedure, cardiovascular-CABG |
P2B | Major procedure, cardiovascular-Aneurysm repair | Major procedure, cardiovascular-Aneurysm repair |
P2C | Major Procedure, cardiovascular-Thromboendarterectomy | Major Procedure, cardiovascular-Thromboendarterectomy |
P2D | Major procedure, cardiovascualr-Coronary angioplasty (PTCA) | Major procedure, cardiovascualr-Coronary angioplasty (PTCA) |
P2E | Major procedure, cardiovascular-Pacemaker insertion | Major procedure, cardiovascular-Pacemaker insertion |
P2F | Major procedure, cardiovascular-Other | Major procedure, cardiovascular-Other |
P3A | Major procedure, orthopedic - Hip fracture repair | Major procedure, orthopedic - Hip fracture repair |
P3B | Major procedure, orthopedic - Hip replacement | Major procedure, orthopedic - Hip replacement |
P3C | Major procedure, orthopedic - Knee replacement | Major procedure, orthopedic - Knee replacement |
P3D | Major procedure, orthopedic - other | Major procedure, orthopedic - other |
P4A | Eye procedure - corneal transplant | Eye procedure - corneal transplant |
P4B | Eye procedure - cataract removal/lens insertion | Eye procedure - cataract removal/lens insertion |
P4C | Eye procedure - retinal detachment | Eye procedure - retinal detachment |
P4D | Eye procedure - treatment of retinal lesions | Eye procedure - treatment of retinal lesions |
P4E | Eye procedure - other | Eye procedure - other |
P5A | Ambulatory procedures - skin | Ambulatory procedures - skin |
P5B | Ambulatory procedures - musculoskeletal | Ambulatory procedures - musculoskeletal |
P5C | Ambulatory procedures - inguinal hernia repair | Ambulatory procedures - inguinal hernia repair |
P5D | Ambulatory procedures - lithotripsy | Ambulatory procedures - lithotripsy |
P5E | Ambulatory procedures - other | Ambulatory procedures - other |
P6A | Minor procedures - skin | Minor procedures - skin |
P6B | Minor procedures - musculoskeletal | Minor procedures - musculoskeletal |
P6C | Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule) | Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule) |
P6D | Minor procedures - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) | Minor procedures - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) |
P7A | Oncology - radiation therapy | Oncology - radiation therapy |
P7B | Oncology - other | Oncology - other |
P8A | Endoscopy - arthroscopy | Endoscopy - arthroscopy |
P8B | Endoscopy - upper gastrointestinal | Endoscopy - upper gastrointestinal |
P8C | Endoscopy - sigmoidoscopy | Endoscopy - sigmoidoscopy |
P8D | Endoscopy - colonoscopy | Endoscopy - colonoscopy |
P8E | Endoscopy - cystoscopy | Endoscopy - cystoscopy |
P8F | Endoscopy - bronchoscopy | Endoscopy - bronchoscopy |
P8G | Endoscopy - laparoscopic cholecystectomy | Endoscopy - laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
P8H | Endoscopy - laryngoscopy | Endoscopy - laryngoscopy |
P8I | Endoscopy - other | Endoscopy - other |
P9A | Dialysis services (Medicare fee schedule) | Dialysis services (Medicare fee schedule) |
P9B | Dialysis services (non-Medicare fee schedule) | Dialysis services (non-Medicare fee schedule) |
I1A | Standard imaging - chest | Standard imaging - chest |
I1B | Standard imaging - musculoskeletal | Standard imaging - musculoskeletal |
I1C | Standard imaging - breast | Standard imaging - breast |
I1D | Standard imaging - contrast gastrointestinal | Standard imaging - contrast gastrointestinal |
I1E | Standard imaging - nuclear medicine | Standard imaging - nuclear medicine |
I1F | Standard imaging - other | Standard imaging - other |
I2A | Advanced imaging - CAT/CT/CTA: brain/head/neck | Advanced imaging - CAT/CT/CTA: brain/head/neck |
I2B | Advanced imaging - CAT/CT/CTA: other | Advanced imaging - CAT/CT/CTA: other |
I2C | Advanced imaging - MRI/MRA: brain/head/neck | Advanced imaging - MRI/MRA: brain/head/neck |
I2D | Advanced imaging - MRI/MRA: other | Advanced imaging - MRI/MRA: other |
I3A | Echography/ultrasonography - eye | Echography/ultrasonography - eye |
I3B | Echography/ultrasonography - abdomen/pelvis | Echography/ultrasonography - abdomen/pelvis |
I3C | Echography/ultrasonography - heart | Echography/ultrasonography - heart |
I3D | Echography/ultrasonography - carotid arteries | Echography/ultrasonography - carotid arteries |
I3E | Echography/ultrasonography - prostate, transrectal | Echography/ultrasonography - prostate, transrectal |
I3F | Echography/ultrasonography - other | Echography/ultrasonography - other |
I4A | Imaging/procedure - heart including cardiac catheterization | Imaging/procedure - heart including cardiac catheterization |
I4B | Imaging/procedure - other | Imaging/procedure - other |
T1A | Lab tests - routine venipuncture (non-Medicare fee schedule) | Lab tests - routine venipuncture (non-Medicare fee schedule) |
T1B | Lab tests - automated general profiles | Lab tests - automated general profiles |
T1C | Lab tests - urinalysis | Lab tests - urinalysis |
T1D | Lab tests - blood counts | Lab tests - blood counts |
T1E | Lab tests - glucose | Lab tests - glucose |
T1F | Lab tests - bacterial cultures | Lab tests - bacterial cultures |
T1G | Lab tests - other (Medicare fee schedule) | Lab tests - other (Medicare fee schedule) |
T1H | Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) | Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) |
T2A | Other tests - electrocardiograms | Other tests - electrocardiograms |
T2B | Other tests - cardiovascular stress tests | Other tests - cardiovascular stress tests |
T2C | Other tests - EKG monitoring | Other tests - EKG monitoring |
T2D | Other tests - other | Other tests - other |
D1A | Medical/surgical supplies | Medical/surgical supplies |
D1B | Hospital beds | Hospital beds |
D1C | Oxygen and supplies | Oxygen and supplies |
D1D | Wheelchairs | Wheelchairs |
D1E | Other DME | Other DME |
D1F | Prosthetic/Orthotic devices | Prosthetic/Orthotic devices |
D1G | Drugs Administered through DME | Drugs Administered through DME |
O1A | Ambulance | Ambulance |
O1B | Chiropractic | Chiropractic |
O1C | Enteral and parenteral | Enteral and parenteral |
O1D | Chemotherapy | Chemotherapy |
O1E | Other drugs | Other drugs |
O1F | Hearing and speech services | Hearing and speech services |
O1G | Immunizations/Vaccinations | Immunizations/Vaccinations |
Y1 | Other - Medicare fee schedule | Other - Medicare fee schedule |
Y2 | Other - non-Medicare fee schedule | Other - non-Medicare fee schedule |
Z1 | Local codes | Local codes |
Z2 | Undefined codes | Undefined codes |