AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2012 Issue 1; FOR your INFORMATION
New CPT code for Radiofrequency Energy Creation of Thermal Anal Lesions
For calendar year (CY) 2012, the CPT Editorial Panel created a new Category III code for radiofrequency energy creation of thermal anal lesions. Newly created CPT code 0288T, Anoscopy, with delivery of thermal energy to the muscle of the anal canal (eg, for fecal incontinence), was created effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2012. This code replaced HCPCS code C9716, Creations of thermal anal lesions by radiofrequency energy, which was deleted on December 31, 2011. ...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers a 2012 coding change involving the CPT Editorial Panel and a related HCPCS code update. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and compliance professionals who need to track code-set changes and effective-date transitions for procedures involving the anal canal. The article focuses on the new code, the replaced code, and the timing of the change.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals stay current with code-set revisions and ensure claims and documentation align with the correct reporting period. Tracking these updates is important for avoiding use of deleted codes and for understanding which code set applies after a transition.
What You Will Learn
- Which code sets are involved in the described coding update
- How the article frames the effective-date transition
- What type of procedural area the update concerns at a high level
- How CPT and HCPCS code-set changes may be documented in a transition notice
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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