HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2018 Issue 21 (May)
Healthcare News: July HCPCS update brings four new drug codes
May 18th, 2018
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Article Overview
This news item covers CMS’s July HCPCS quarterly update for drug and biological services. It is relevant to billing and coding professionals who track HCPCS code changes, Medicare outpatient payment status, and related CMS transmittals and MLN Matters guidance. The article provides a concise overview of the newly added codes, their effective date, and a payment-related update tied to one of the reported codes.
Why This Topic Matters
HCPCS quarterly updates can affect charge capture, claim submission, and Medicare payment handling. Keeping current with these changes helps coding and billing teams recognize new reportable drugs and stay aligned with CMS guidance.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS included in the July HCPCS quarterly update
- Which general categories of drug and biological coding changes were announced
- How the update relates to effective dates and Medicare payment status
- What related CMS transmittal and MLN Matters references are mentioned
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Hospital outpatient department staff
- Medicare billing professionals
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