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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2011 Issue 1; FOR your INFORMATION
Calendar Year (CY) changes to 2011 HCPCS and CPT codes for Certain Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals
For calendar year 2011 many HCPCS and CPT code descriptors for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals, were changed. Additionally, several temporary HCPCS C codes were deleted as of December 31, 2010, and replaced with permanent HCPCS C codes. Therefore, hospitals should pay close attention to ensure accurate billing for units of services consistent with the dosages contained in the long descriptors of the active CY 2011 HCPCS and CPT codes.
Listing of the CY 2011 HCPCS and CPT Code Changes for Certain Drugs, Biologicals, and Radiopharmaceuticals
CY 2010 HCPCS/CPT CodeCY 2010 Long DescriptorCY 2010 HCPCS/CPT CodeCY 2010 Long Descriptor90644
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