HCPCS code changes for certain drugs, biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals

Effective July 1, 2016, new HCPCS Q codes will be replacing a couple of HCPCS C codes for the reporting of certain drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals. The HCPCS C codes and the new HCPCS Q codes are listed in the table below. Current HCPCS code Long descriptor Termination date New HCPCS code Long descriptor Effective date C9459 Flutemetamol fl 8, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries 06/30/2016 Q9982 Flutemetamol Fl 8, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries 07/01/2016 C9458 Florbetaben fl 8, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 8.1 millicuries 06/30/2016 Q9983 Florbetaben fl...

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Article Overview

This article covers a July 1, 2016 HCPCS update involving certain drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals. It is relevant for coding and billing professionals who track HCPCS code maintenance and effective dates. The article presents the affected code changes in a concise table format and identifies the source codes and replacement codes involved.

Why This Topic Matters

Keeping track of HCPCS code updates helps prevent reporting with outdated codes and supports accurate claims processing during code transitions.

What You Will Learn

  • Which HCPCS code update is being described
  • Which types of products are affected by the update
  • How the article organizes the affected code changes by effective and termination dates
  • What categories of HCPCS codes are involved in the transition

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance teams
  • Healthcare administrators

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