AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2015 Quarter 3; FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Deletion of HCPCS code C9448
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deleted HCPCS code C9448 , Netupitant 300 mg and palonestron 0.5 mg, oral, on June 30, 2015. HCPCS code C9448 was replaced with HCPCS code Q9978 , Netupitant 300 mg and Palonestron 0.5 mg, oral. As of July 1, 2015, HCPCS code Q9978 became effective for the reporting of services. ...
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Article Overview
This short CMS update is about a HCPCS code change affecting reporting for a specific oral drug product. It is relevant to billers, coders, and reimbursement staff who track Medicare code updates and effective dates.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help readers stay current on HCPCS changes that can affect claims processing, reporting, and code maintenance.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS code was deleted
- Which replacement HCPCS code was introduced
- When the change took effect for reporting purposes
- How CMS communicated the update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance staff
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
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