AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2013 Issue 4; FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Additional new and deleted HCPCS C-codes
CY 2013 HCPCS CodeCY 2014 HCPCS CodeHCPCS Long descriptorC1204 A9520 Technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuries C9130 J1556 Injection, immune globulin (Bivigam), 500 mg C9131 J9354 Injection, ado-trastuzumab emtansine, 1mg C9292 J9306 Injection, pertuzumab, 1 mg C9294 J3060 Injection, taliglucerase alfa, 10 units C9295 J9047 Injection, carfilzomib, 1mg C9296 J9400 Injection, ziv-aflibercept, 1 mg C9297 J9262 Injection, omacetaxine mepesuccinate, 0.01 mg C9298 J7316 Injection, ocriplasmin, 0.125 mg C9735 C9735 Anoscopy; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance C9736 0336T Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of uterine fibroid(s), including intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring, radiofrequency N/A C9133*...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a short HCPCS update showing how certain C-codes changed between CY 2013 and CY 2014, including newly effective replacements and a small number of new codes added midyear. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, reimbursement teams, and compliance personnel who monitor HCPCS updates and code crosswalks. The content focuses on the identifiers involved, their timing, and the broad context of the changes without providing operational guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
HCPCS code updates can affect charge capture, claims processing, and code-set maintenance. This article helps readers identify which code changes were introduced and when they became effective so they can review internal systems and reference materials accordingly.
What You Will Learn
- How a HCPCS code crosswalk is presented across two calendar years
- Which kinds of code changes are included in the update
- What timing notes are associated with select HCPCS changes
- How to recognize the scope of a brief code update notice
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance teams
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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