AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2004 Quarter 2
Clarification/correction
In Coding Clinic for HCPCS, First Quarter 2004, page 2, paragraph 2, line 4, “…reported utilizing CPT codes (7778 and 55859). CPT code 77778 , Interstitial radiation source application; simple, and code 55859…” The correct information should read: “…reported utilizing CPT codes ( 77778 and 55859). CPT code 77778 , Interstitial radiation source application; complex, and code 55859, …”. ...
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Article Overview
This short correction notice addresses an error published in Coding Clinic for HCPCS and provides the corrected reference for a previously cited CPT item. It is relevant to coding professionals who track official clarifications, errata, and terminology updates in HCPCS-related guidance. The article is limited to a single correction and does not present broader policy discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
Even small published corrections can affect accurate indexing, interpretation of historical coding guidance, and reference consistency in coding workflows and archives.
What You Will Learn
- How a published correction notice is structured
- Which official reference was corrected
- How errata are documented in a coding publication context
- What type of coding publication this notice relates to
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Coding reference librarians
Codes Discussed
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