AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2002 Quarter 2
HCPCS code changes and corrections
Replacements of HCPCS codes The HCPCS codes listed below have been retired as of December 31, 2001, however, because of the delay in using new 2002 codes, these codes remain in effect for hospital outpatient billing for drugs furnished through March 31, 2002. These codes will no longer be reportable under the hospital OPPS beginning April 1, 2002, new HCPCS codes listed below will replace these codes are effective April 01, 2002. Old Code APC Short Descriptor New HCPCS Code APC Short Descriptor A4642 0704 Satumomab, pendetide, per dose C1066 1066 IN 111 satumomab pendetide C9001 9001 Linezolid inj...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes HCPCS Level II changes effective in early 2002, including codes that were retired or replaced, codes removed from hospital OPPS reporting, and corrections to published HCPCS code book descriptors. It is relevant to hospital outpatient billing, coding compliance, and anyone tracking HCPCS updates for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals.
Why This Topic Matters
The update helps coding and billing professionals identify which HCPCS items changed status, which code identifiers were superseded, and which published descriptors required correction. Staying current with these revisions supports accurate outpatient reporting and reduces the risk of using outdated code information.
Article Sections
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Replacements of HCPCS codes
Summarizes HCPCS Level II codes that were retired and the newer identifiers that replaced them for hospital outpatient billing. The section also places these changes in the context of effective dates and outpatient reporting under OPPS.
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Codes not reportable under the hospital OPPS
Identifies HCPCS codes that were no longer reportable under the hospital outpatient prospective payment system as of the effective date. The section explains the general basis for removal at a high level.
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Additional HCPCS code corrections
Lists additional HCPCS Level II corrections effective in April 2002, including status indicator updates and related informational changes. The section focuses on item-level corrections rather than broad policy changes.
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Correction to 2002 HCPCS code books
Covers transcription corrections for published HCPCS Level II code book entries involving drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceutical dosage units. The section reflects updated publication language and corrected dose notation.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS Level II items were replaced or retired in the update period
- Which codes were no longer reportable under hospital OPPS
- What types of HCPCS publication corrections were made for 2002
- How the article organizes changes by effective date and reporting status
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coders
- Revenue cycle and billing staff
- Coding compliance professionals
- Healthcare reimbursement specialists
- Professionals tracking HCPCS Level II updates
Codes Discussed
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