Healthcare News: CMS releases 14 HCPCS drug codes effective July 1

Why This Topic Matters

CMS HCPCS updates can affect claim reporting, code maintenance, and system updates on a scheduled basis. This article helps readers understand the scope of the quarterly changes and identify the HCPCS items affected.

Article Sections

1. CMS HCPCS Application Summaries and Coding Recommendations

   Overview of the quarterly CMS review process for HCPCS Level II requests and final coding decisions. This section frames the update and the types of items addressed.

2. New HCPCS Level II codes effective July 1

   List of newly established HCPCS Level II product codes taking effect on the stated date. The section organizes the additions by broad code category.

3. Temporary codes

   Temporary HCPCS items included in the update and grouped as a separate category. This section identifies additional products addressed by CMS.

4. Codes deleted effective June 30

   HCPCS codes scheduled for deletion and replacement as part of the same CMS release. The section notes the affected temporary hospital OPPS items.