AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2008 Issue 3; FOR your INFORMATION
CMS creates four new C codes
Four HCPCS C codes were created effective for use on or after July 1, 2008. Table 3 shows the four new C codes and their corresponding code descriptors. Table 3. HCPCS codeLong descriptorC9242 Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg C9356 Tendon, porous matrix of cross-linked collagen and glycosaminoglycan matrix (TenoGlide Tendon Protector Sheet), per square centimeter C9357 Dermal substitute, granulated cross-linked collagen and glycosaminoglycan matrix (Flowable Wound Matrix), 1 cc C9358 Dermal substitute, native, non-denatured collagen (SurgiMend Collagen Matrix), per 0.5 square centimeters ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS HCPCS update effective in mid-2008 that added four new C codes. It is relevant for coders, billing staff, and reimbursement professionals who track code-set changes and need to stay current on newly created HCPCS entries and their associated descriptors.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates like this affect charge capture, claims processing, and code maintenance workflows. Keeping track of new HCPCS additions helps organizations align their coding references with current CMS changes.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS update is being discussed
- What type of code-set change occurred
- What codes were added in the update
- How the article is organized around the new HCPCS entries
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
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