AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2016 Issue 3
List of device category HCPCS codes
List of device category HCPCS codes and definitions used for present and previous pass-through payment *** HCPCS CodesCategory Long DescriptorDate First PopulatedPass-Through Expiration Date***C1883* Adaptor/extension, pacing lead or neurostimulator lead (implantable) 8/1/00 12/31/02 C1765* Adhesion barrier 10/01/00 – 3/31/01; 7/1/01 12/31/03 C1713* Anchor/screw for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to-bone (implantable) 8/1/00 12/31/02 L8690 Auditory osseointegrated device, includes all internal and external components 1/1/07 12/31/08 C1715 Brachytherapy needle 8/1/00 12/31/02 C1716# Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, Gold-198, per source 10/1/00 12/31/02 C1717# Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate Iridium-192, per source 1/1/01 12/31/02 C1718# Brachytherapy source, Iodine 125, per source 8/1/00 12/31/02...
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Article Overview
This article is a reference list of HCPCS device category codes tied to present and previous pass-through payment periods. It is useful for hospital billing, OPPS reporting, and coding staff who need a broad view of device category code coverage, date ranges, and source notes from CMS-related guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps users identify which device category HCPCS codes are discussed in one place and understand how the list is organized by code, category descriptor, and timing information. The article also flags related device coding notes that can affect claim reporting and follow-up research.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes device category HCPCS references by code and descriptor
- What kinds of timing information are included for each device category entry
- Which broad device categories and pass-through payment notes are covered in the reference list
- What additional footnotes and update notes accompany the code list
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coders
- OPPS billing staff
- Revenue integrity teams
- Coding educators
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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