AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Issue 3; Clarification
Clarification
The Central Office on HCPCS has received requests for clarification of the advice published in the Second Quarter 2016, issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS, Page 3, regarding the assignment of CPT 76942, Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g., biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), imaging supervision and interpretation, instead of CPT code 10035, Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (e.g., clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion. The answer provided in this issue contained a typographical error. The correct answer should have read as follows: Assign CPT codes 19083, Biopsy, breast...
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Article Overview
This article provides a correction and clarification from the Central Office on HCPCS related to prior Coding Clinic guidance. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and compliance professionals who follow CPT and HCPCS-related updates, and it focuses on how the published advice should be read after the correction. The discussion centers on procedure coding references, a prior issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS, and the corrected assignment language.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate interpretation of coding guidance affects claim accuracy, compliance, and consistency in reporting procedures. This clarification helps readers distinguish a corrected statement from the earlier typographical error and understand the scope of the updated advice.
What You Will Learn
- The context of a Coding Clinic for HCPCS clarification notice
- How a prior published item was corrected
- Which procedure coding topics are being clarified at a high level
- The role of the Central Office on HCPCS in issuing clarification guidance
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician practice billers
Codes Discussed
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