AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2017 Issue 3; For Your Information
New HCPCS codes
HCPCS Code Long Descriptor Effective Date C9745 Nasal endoscopy, surgical; balloon dilation of Eustachian tube 7/1/2017 C9746 Transperineal implantation of permanent adjustable balloon continence device, with cystourethroscopy, when performed and/or fluoroscopy, when performed 7/1/2017 C9747 Ablation of prostate, transrectal, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) 7/1/2017 Q9984 Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive system (kyleena), 19.5 mg 7/1/2017 Q9985 Injection, Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, not otherwise specified, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 7/1/2017 Q9986 Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate (Makena), 10 mg 7/1/2017 C9491 Injection, avelumab, 10 mg 10/1/2017 C9492 Injection, durvalumab, 10 mg 10/1/2017 C9493 Injection, edaravone, 1 mg 10/1/2017 C9494 Injection, ocrelizumab, 1 mg...
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Article Overview
This article provides a straightforward HCPCS update for 2017, covering newly added temporary codes and related effective dates. It is useful for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and reimbursement professionals who track quarterly code changes across procedures, pharmaceuticals, and specialty services. The content is primarily an identifier-and-effective-date listing rather than a narrative discussion, so readers can quickly check whether the update affects their workflow.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping up with newly effective HCPCS codes helps organizations maintain accurate claim reporting, charge capture, and internal coding references when new services or products are introduced.
What You Will Learn
- Which newly effective HCPCS code entries are listed in the update
- What broad types of procedures, drugs, and devices are represented
- How the effective dates are organized within the table
- Which categories of services the update touches in a general sense
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Practice managers
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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