New HCPCS codes for pathogen-reduced blood products

Pathogen-Reduced Blood Products represents a means to reduce the risk of transfusion transmitted infections by inactivating a broad range of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and parasites that may be present in donated blood. The term “pathogen reduction” describes various techniques (including treatment with Amotosalen and UVA light) used on blood products to eliminate certain pathogens and reduce the risk of transfusion-associated infections. Three new HCPCS P-codes were created for the reporting of the new pathogen-reduced blood products and became effective January 1, 2016. The new HCPCS P-codes for the reporting of Pathogen-Reduced Blood Products are listed in...

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Article Overview

This article covers a HCPCS coding update for pathogen-reduced blood products, including the clinical context for pathogen reduction, the effective date of the update, and the newly introduced P-codes associated with these products. It is useful for coders, billers, transfusion service staff, and compliance teams who need to track HCPCS changes affecting blood product reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Healthcare organizations that report blood product services need to stay current with HCPCS additions so claims and internal charge capture reflect the appropriate product categories and effective dates. This article helps readers identify the scope of the update and the official code set involved without requiring them to interpret the full premium content.

What You Will Learn

  • The general purpose of pathogen reduction for blood products
  • Which code set was updated for these products
  • When the update became effective
  • The scope of the newly introduced blood product reporting categories

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Medical billers
  • Transfusion service staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance staff

Codes Discussed

  • HCPCS Level II: P9070
  • HCPCS Level II: P9071
  • HCPCS Level II: P9072

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