AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2009 Issue 3; FOR your INFORMATION
CMS implements four CPT CATEGORY III codes
As of July 1, 2009, four new Category III CPT codes have been implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Following are the four CPT codes and their corresponding code descriptors. See Table 3. Table 3. CPT CodeCode Descriptor0199T Physiologic recording of tremor using accelerometer(s) and gyroscope(s), (including frequency and amplitude) including interpretation and report 0200T Percutaneous sacral augmentation (sacroplasty), unilateral injection(s), including the use of a balloon or mechanical device (if utilized), one or more needles 0201T Percutaneous sacral augmentation (sacroplasty), bilateral injection(s), including the use of a balloon or mechanical device (if utilized), two...
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Article Overview
This short CMS-focused article explains a July 1, 2009 implementation update for Category III CPT codes. It is relevant to coding and reimbursement professionals who track new or emerging procedure codes and outpatient payment treatment. The article presents the new codes, places them in context with CMS implementation, and highlights a payment-status caveat for one code under the OPPS.
Why This Topic Matters
New Category III CPT updates can affect charge capture, claims processing, and outpatient payment workflows. Coding teams and revenue cycle staff need to know when CMS recognizes these codes and whether any payment-system restrictions apply.
What You Will Learn
- Which CMS update is discussed and when it took effect
- What type of CPT code category is involved
- Which new procedural topics are covered by the update
- How CMS outpatient payment status is addressed in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Outpatient facility billing teams
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice managers
Codes Discussed
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