AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2020 Issue 1; For Your Information
New HCPCS Level II pass-through device category codes
The following new pass-through device category codes were effective January 1, 2020: New HCPCS Code Long Descriptor Effective Date C1734 Orthopedic/device/drug matrix for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to bone (implantable) January 1, 2020 C1824 Generator, cardiac contractility modulation (implantable) January 1, 2020 C1839 Iris prosthesis January 1, 2020 C1982 Catheter, pressure-generating, one-way valve, intermittently occlusive January 1, 2020 C2596 Probe, image-guided, robotic, waterjet ablation January 1, 2020 ...
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Article Overview
This brief reference notes a set of newly effective HCPCS Level II pass-through device category codes for January 1, 2020. It is relevant to coding professionals, billing teams, and reimbursement staff who track annual HCPCS updates and device-related coding changes. The article presents the code list and effective timing in a compact format for quick review.
Why This Topic Matters
New HCPCS updates can affect device reporting, claims processing, and compliance workflows. Readers use this type of update to monitor which pass-through device category codes became effective on the stated date.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS Level II pass-through device category codes were newly effective on the stated date.
- The effective date associated with each listed code.
- How the article is organized as a concise code update reference.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers and reimbursement staff
- Compliance teams
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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