BioStem Technologies, Inc. Awarded Q Code for VENDAJE® Product Line From CMS.

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BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: BSEM) announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Q-code (Q4252) for its VENDAJE product. This decision, effective October 1, 2021, enables Medicare claims processing for the product, enhancing reimbursement strategies. CEO Jason Matuszewski emphasized that this Q-code is a crucial step for providing better billing options for healthcare providers and patients, potentially leading to significant growth opportunities.

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• Approval of Q-code Q4252 for VENDAJE enhances billing for Medicare claims.
• Expected growth opportunities from improved access for patients and providers.

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Pompano Beach, Fl., July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: BSEM) ("BioStem" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on harnessing elements of perinatal tissue for use in regenerative therapies; announces that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has published a new code pursuant to the Company’s application for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (“HCPCS”) “Q” codes. The Company initially filed an application in July of 2020 to have CMS establish a new HCPCS Q code for VENDAJE^® and has now received a favorable decision in July of 2021.

The HCPCS Q-code assigned to VENDAJE will be billed as Q4252, and will be effective October 1st, 2021. Q-Codes are established to identify drugs, biologicals, and medical equipment or services not identified by national HCPCS Level II codes, but for which codes are needed for Medicare claims processing. CMS, via its sub-committee, the HCPCS Committee, assigns Q-Codes based on the Committee's review and they are maintained by the HCPCS national panel, which is comprised of representatives from the Health Insurance Association of America, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and CMS.

Jason Matuszewski, CEO of BioStem Technologies, states, "Establishment of a unique Q-code for VENDAJE is an integral building block to our growth and reimbursement strategy and will offer greater access to our tissue allografts for patients and providers through Medicare and the CMS system. We are excited about the opportunities that this new Q-code provides for our customers to now more appropriately bill and code for VENDAJE and we anticipate significant growth opportunities. We will continue to work to ensure we can deliver better outcomes that improve quality of life, reduce recovery times, and lower costs.”

About BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: BSEM): BioStem Technologies, Inc. is a pre-clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on harnessing elements of perinatal tissue and the body’s innate biology to repair or reverse damage caused by a broad range of degenerative diseases. Our proprietary approach, called Local Microenvironment Activation^®, or LMA^®, uses combinations of small molecules, cytokines, and growth factors to activate the microenvironment within the body to create communication for repair in the tissue. BioStem Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality brands that include RHEO^™, OROPRO^®, VENDAJE^®, VENDAJE AC^®, and VENDAJE OPTIC^®. The Company is comprised of a diverse group of scientists, physicians, and entrepreneurs who collaborate to create innovative products. These technologies improve the Quality of Life for our patients and, as a result, drive shareholder value. 

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FAQ

What is the new Q-code assigned to BioStem Technologies' VENDAJE?

The new Q-code assigned to VENDAJE is Q4252.

When will the new Q-code Q4252 for VENDAJE be effective?

The Q-code Q4252 will be effective on October 1, 2021.

How does the new Q-code impact BioStem Technologies' business?

The new Q-code is expected to enhance billing and reimbursement strategies, leading to potential growth opportunities.

What is the significance of the CMS decision for BioStem Technologies?

The CMS decision allows for better billing options and greater access for patients and providers under Medicare.

Who is the CEO of BioStem Technologies?

The CEO of BioStem Technologies is Jason Matuszewski.