AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2008 Quarter 4
CY 2009 coding updates
Tables 1 and 2 contain a list of the new and deleted codes that are effective January 1, 2009. Hospitals/ providers are advised to refer to the long descriptors, which can be found in the CPT and HCPCS manuals, for the complete descriptions for each code. Table 1: NEW/ADDED CODES HCPCS code - Short descriptor 00211 —Anesth, cran surg, hemotoma 00567 —Anesth, cabg w/pump 20696 —Comp multiplane ext fixation 20697 —Comp ext fixate strut change 22856 —Cerv artific diskectomy 22861 —Revise cerv artific disc 22864 —Remove cerv artif disc 27027 —Buttock...
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Article Overview
This page presents a year-specific coding update reference for 2009, organized as lists of newly added and deleted/discontinued codes across multiple code sets. It is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and other healthcare professionals who need a quick view of which identifiers changed and which manual references should be consulted for full official descriptors. The article focuses on code update inventory rather than detailed coding policy or clinical guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual code changes can affect claim submission, documentation review, reporting workflows, and system maintenance. A concise update list helps organizations identify which code sets were revised and where manual cross-checking is needed.
Article Sections
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Table 1: New/Added Codes
A list of identifiers introduced as effective for the 2009 update period. The section spans multiple code sets and includes both procedure and reporting-related entries.
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Table 2: Deleted/Discontinued Codes
A list of identifiers removed from use for the 2009 update period. The section spans multiple code sets and includes both procedure and reporting-related entries.
What You Will Learn
- Which code sets were updated for the 2009 cycle
- How the article is organized into added and deleted code lists
- What broad categories of services and reporting measures were affected
- Which identifiers are associated with the update tables
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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