ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 13
HCPCS: Look for Three New HCPCS Codes Effective July 1
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Article Overview
This article explains a July 2009 CMS HCPCS update that introduces new HCPCS codes and HCPCS modifiers effective July 1. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and reimbursement professionals who need to track quarterly HCPCS changes affecting hospital and physician claims, especially for skin substitute products and factor VIII-related reporting. The article also discusses the general payment status of the new codes and points readers to the CMS update source.
Why This Topic Matters
Quarterly HCPCS updates can affect claim reporting, payment processing, and code availability. Readers working with outpatient hospital services, product billing, or Medicare reimbursement need to know when new codes or modifiers become available and where CMS publishes the official update.
What You Will Learn
- What types of HCPCS updates CMS announced for the July 2009 quarter.
- Which broad clinical product areas the new HCPCS codes relate to.
- Which new HCPCS modifiers were added in the update.
- Where to find the official CMS quarterly HCPCS update.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance staff
- Reimbursement analysts
- Outpatient hospital billing teams
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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