New 2014 HCPCS codes for certain drugs, biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals

Several new HCPCS codes were created for the reporting of drugs and biologicals in the hospital outpatient setting. These new HCPCS codes became effective January 1, 2014, and are listed below. CY 2014 HCPCS code CY 2014 Long descriptor A9575 Injection, Gadoterate Meglumine, 0.1 mL A9586 Florbetapir fl 8, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries A9599 Radiopharmaceutical, Diagnostic, For Beta-amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging, Per Study Dose C9133 Factor ix (antihemophilic factor, recombinant), Rixubis, per i.u. C9441 Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg C9497 Lozapine, inhalation powder, 10 mg J0401 Injection, Aripiprazole, Extended Release, 1...

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Article Overview

This article provides a concise HCPCS code update focused on newly created codes for drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals used in the hospital outpatient setting. It is most relevant to outpatient coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and reimbursement professionals who need to track annual HCPCS changes and recognize which product categories were added for 2014.

Why This Topic Matters

Annual HCPCS updates affect reporting, charge capture, and claims processing for hospital outpatient services. Knowing which new product codes were introduced helps coding and billing teams stay current with 2014 reporting changes.

What You Will Learn

  • Which categories of HCPCS codes were newly introduced for 2014
  • How the article groups new drug, biological, and radiopharmaceutical reporting codes
  • Which outpatient product types were added to the HCPCS set for the effective date noted in the article
  • How to identify the new HCPCS entries referenced in the update

Who Should Read This

  • Hospital outpatient coders
  • Medical billers
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Reimbursement analysts

Codes Discussed


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