Additional 2014 HCPCS code changes for certain drugs, biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals

Several temporary HCPCS C-codes were deleted on December 31, 2014, and replaced with permanent HCPCS codes that became effective January 1, 2014. In addition, many HCPCS and CPT codes for drugs, biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals underwent changes as well in their HCPCS and CPT code descriptors. These changes also were effective for CY 2014. We published a partial listing of the HCPCS code changes in the Fourth Quarter 2013 issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS. The additional HCPCS code changes for CY 2014 are listed below. CY 2013 HCPCS/CPT code CY 2013 Long descriptor CY 2014 HCPCS/CPT code CY 2014...

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Article Overview

This article summarizes a set of 2014 coding updates affecting drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals across HCPCS and CPT. It is useful for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and reimbursement professionals who track annual code changes and descriptor updates. The content presents a side-by-side look at prior-year and 2014 code entries so readers can identify which items were revised, replaced, or consolidated.

Why This Topic Matters

Annual HCPCS and CPT updates can affect charge capture, claim submission, and code maintenance workflows. Understanding which drug and biologic entries changed helps organizations keep coding references current and reduce billing errors during a transition year.

Article Sections

  1. CY 2013 HCPCS/CPT code changes to CY 2014

    A tabular comparison of selected prior-year and 2014 HCPCS/CPT entries for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceutical-related items. The section focuses on code updates and descriptor revisions compiled for the 2014 calendar year.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article organizes 2013 and 2014 HCPCS/CPT updates for selected items
  • Which types of drug and biologic coding entries were updated for calendar year 2014
  • How annual code change listings are presented in a side-by-side format
  • Which categories of coding references were affected by descriptor changes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing and revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Practice managers
  • Hospital outpatient coding teams

Codes Discussed

  • HCPCS Level II: J0152
  • HCPCS Level II: J0151
  • HCPCS Level II: J0718
  • HCPCS Level II: J0717
  • HCPCS Level II: J1440
  • HCPCS Level II: J1442
  • HCPCS Level II: J1441
  • HCPCS Level II: Q0171
  • HCPCS Level II: Q0161
  • HCPCS Level II: Q172
  • HCPCS Level II: Q2027
  • HCPCS Level II: Q2028
  • HCPCS Level II: Q3025
  • HCPCS Level II: Q3027

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