AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2020 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New separately payable procedure code
Effective January 1, 2020 the following new HCPCS code has been created New HCPCS Code Long Descriptor Effective Date C9757 Laminotomy (hemilaminetomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and excision of herniated intervertebral disc, and repair of annular defect with implantation of bone anchored annular closure device, including annular defect measurement, alignment and sizing assessment, and image guidance; 1 interspace, lumbar January 1, 2020 ...
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Article Overview
This premium article is a brief coding update focused on a new HCPCS procedure code that became effective in 2020. It is relevant to coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who track newly available procedure reporting options and effective dates. The content provides a concise notice of the change and the general clinical/procedural context associated with the code.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates like this affect code set maintenance, claim reporting readiness, and awareness of newly introduced procedure codes. Readers use this type of article to stay current on official coding changes and effective dates.
What You Will Learn
- What new HCPCS procedure code was introduced
- When the code became effective
- The broad procedural area associated with the update
- Which coding audience should pay attention to the change
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Coding auditors
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
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