AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2011 Quarter 3; FOR your INFORMATION
July 2011 OPPS Updates
Several HCPCS codes have been created for OPPS reporting. Following are the new C and Q HCPCS codes that became effective on July 1, 2011: New HCPCS codes effective for services on or after July 1, 2011 HCPCS Code Long Descriptor C9283 Injection, acetaminophen, 10 mg C9284 Injection, ipilimumab, 1 mg C9285 Lidocaine 70 mg/tetracaine 70 mg, per patch C9365 Oasis Ultra tri-Layer Matrix, per square centimeter C9406 Iodine I-123 ioflupane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries C9730 Bronchoscopic bronchial thermoplasty with imaging guidance (if performed), radiofrequency ablation of airway smooth muscle, 1 lobe C9731 Bronchoscopic...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers July 2011 OPPS reporting updates for new HCPCS codes effective on or after July 1, 2011. It is relevant to hospital outpatient coding, billing, and compliance teams tracking changes to HCPCS code availability and replacement notices. The article presents the newly created codes, identifies the affected code set, and notes one deleted code that was replaced by a new code.
Why This Topic Matters
Coders and reimbursement teams need timely awareness of HCPCS changes to support accurate OPPS reporting and maintain compliant claim workflows. This update helps readers determine whether their facilities are affected by the July 2011 code additions and related crosswalk notice.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS codes effective for services on or after July 1, 2011
Lists the newly effective HCPCS additions associated with the July 2011 OPPS update. The section also includes a brief replacement note tied to one deleted code.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS code set updates were effective for July 2011 OPPS reporting.
- What broad categories of services and products were added in the update.
- How the article frames the relationship between a newly created code and a deleted code.
- How to identify whether the update is relevant to outpatient hospital coding workflows.
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coders
- OPPS billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Coding compliance professionals
- Healthcare reimbursement analysts
Codes Discussed
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