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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Issue 3; For Your Information
New HCPCS codes
HCPCS Code
Long Descriptor
Effective Date
C9745
Nasal endoscopy, surgical; balloon dilation of Eustachian tube
7/1/2017
C9746
Transperineal implantation of permanent adjustable balloon continence device, with cystourethroscopy, when performed and/or fluoroscopy, when performed
7/1/2017
C9747
Ablation of prostate, transrectal, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
7/1/2017
Q9984
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive system (kyleena), 19.5 mg
7/1/2017
Q9985
Injection, Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, not otherwise specified, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
7/1/2017
Q9986
Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate (Makena), 10 mg
7/1/2017
C9491
Injection, avelumab, 10 mg
10/1/2017
C9492
Injection, durvalumab, 10 mg
10/1/2017
C9493
Injection, edaravone, 1 mg
10/1/2017
C9494
Injection, ocrelizumab, 1 mg...
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