decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 7 (July)
‘Never events’ modifiers head new HCPCS additions
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Article Overview
This short coding update covers a CMS HCPCS change tied to Medicare’s long-standing nonpayment policy for certain surgical never events. It is aimed at coding and compliance professionals who need to stay current on HCPCS quarterly updates, CMS coverage guidance, and modifier reporting changes effective in mid-2009.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a CMS-issued coding change that affects how certain surgical events are identified for reporting and compliance purposes. Readers following HCPCS updates, Medicare policy, or hospital coding workflows will want to know about the new modifiers and their effective date.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS changed in the HCPCS update
- How the article frames the purpose of the new modifiers
- Where to find the official CMS update resource
- The general Medicare policy context behind the change
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hospital billing teams
Modifiers Discussed
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