Corrections for the April 2006 update

The following table lists changes made in the January 2006 OPPS OCE and Addendum B that will be implemented in the April 2006 update: Deletions, additions, and reactivations HCPCS Action Effective date Short descriptor G8054 Added 01/01/06 Falls assess not docum 12 mo E0590 Deleted 01/01/06 Dispensing fee DME neb drug G0252 Reactivated 04/01/05 PET imaging initial dx E1239 Reactivated 01/01/06 Ped power wheelchair nos Short descriptor changes HCPCS Old short descriptor New short descriptor J7640 Formorterol injection Formoterol injection G8019 Diabetic pt w/LDL>100mg/dl Diabetic pt w/LDL>=100mg/dl G8020 Diab pt w/LDL =100mg> Diab pt w/LDL<100mg dl=""...

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Article Overview

This premium coding update note reviews corrections tied to the April 2006 OPPS OCE and Addendum B release. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and compliance teams who need to track HCPCS maintenance changes, including additions, deletions, reactivations, and descriptor updates, without relying on the full article.

Why This Topic Matters

Maintenance updates can affect claims processing, code availability, and reference materials. Reviewing these changes helps coding and billing teams keep internal resources aligned with the published update.

Article Sections

  1. Deletions, additions, and reactivations

    This section lists HCPCS status changes included in the April 2006 update and identifies the affected entries by maintenance category.

  2. Short descriptor changes

    This section summarizes revisions to HCPCS short descriptors associated with the update.

What You Will Learn

  • Which HCPCS entries were added, deleted, or reactivated in the update
  • How the article presents short descriptor changes for selected HCPCS entries
  • What types of OPPS OCE and Addendum B corrections were included in the April 2006 release note
  • How to recognize the maintenance categories referenced in the correction notice

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Coding auditors

Codes Discussed


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