AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2005 Quarter 4
Clarifications and corrections
In Coding Clinic for HCPCS, second quarter 2005, page 2, we addressed billing for split unit of blood. The CPT code 86895 was a typographical error; the correct CPT code is 86985 . ...
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Article Overview
This short article notes a correction to a previously published coding reference in Coding Clinic for HCPCS. It is relevant to coding professionals who need to track errata and maintain accurate reference materials for CPT-related billing guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Corrections like this help prevent the use of outdated or incorrect references in coding and billing workflows.
What You Will Learn
- How the article identifies and corrects a prior typographical error.
- Which coding reference was amended in the correction notice.
- Why tracking published errata matters for coding accuracy.
- The general context of the correction within HCPCS-related guidance.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
Codes Discussed
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