New HCPCS Level II service code

A new code for services provided under OPPS will become effective October 1, 2014. The new code is listed in the table below: HCPCS codeEffective dateHCPCS Long descriptorC9741 10/1/2014 Right heart catheterization with implantation of wireless pressure sensor in the pulmonary artery, including any type of measurement, angiography, imaging supervision, interpretation, and report, includes provision of patient home electronics unit ...

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Article Overview

This brief update covers a newly added outpatient hospital service code under OPPS and identifies when it becomes effective. It is relevant to hospital outpatient coders, chargemasters, revenue integrity staff, and others tracking HCPCS Level II changes.

Why This Topic Matters

Updates to HCPCS Level II can affect outpatient billing, claim setup, and internal code maintenance workflows. Knowing when a new service code takes effect helps organizations keep coding references current.

What You Will Learn

  • What the article is about at a high level
  • Which code set is affected
  • The general timing of the change
  • Why outpatient providers and coders should monitor this update

Who Should Read This

  • Hospital outpatient coders
  • Revenue integrity teams
  • Chargemaster analysts
  • Billing staff
  • Healthcare compliance professionals

Codes Discussed

  • HCPCS Level II: C9741

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