CMS provides a comprehensive list of new and revised brachytherapy HCPCS codes

Why This Topic Matters

These HCPCS updates affect how brachytherapy-related services are reported and tracked in the Medicare environment. Accurate awareness of the revised code set helps coding staff align claims reporting with the current CMS list and avoid using deleted codes after the effective date.

Article Sections

1. Overview of CMS brachytherapy HCPCS updates

   Introduces the CMS update to HCPCS coding for brachytherapy sources and notes that the list includes new and revised items. It also identifies the general source categories covered by the update.

2. Table 1. New and revised brachytherapy source codes

   Presents the updated HCPCS codes associated with brachytherapy sources and distinguishes between stranded and non-stranded forms. The section also notes the effective date of the new source codes.

3. Table 2. Deleted brachytherapy source codes and replacement codes

   Lists older brachytherapy source codes that were deleted and shows their corresponding replacement codes. The section highlights the reporting transition tied to the effective date.

4. Table 3. New placement code for radiation therapy/surgery guidance

   Identifies a newly created HCPCS code related to placement of an interstitial device for guidance purposes. The section places this update in the broader context of radiation therapy and surgery support coding.