AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2023 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New, deleted and revised HCPCS Level II codes for drugs and biologicals
New HCPCS Level II codes for drugs and biologicals New HCPCS Level II Code Long Descriptor Effective Date C9143 Cocaine HCL nasal solution (Numbrino), 1 mg January 1, 2023 C9144 Injection, bupivacaine (Posimir), 1 mg January 1, 2023 J0134 Injection, acetaminophen (Fresenius Kabi) not therapeutically equivalent to J0131 , 10 mg January 1, 2023 J0136 Injection, acetaminophen (B. Braun) not therapeutically equivalent to J0131 , 10 mg January 1, 2023 J0173 Injection, epinephrine (Belcher) not therapeutically equivalent to J0171 , 0.1 mg January 1, 2023 J0225 Injection, vutrisiran, 1 mg January 1, 2023 J0283 Injection, amiodarone hydrochloride (Nexterone), 30 mg January...
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Article Overview
This article reviews January 1, 2023 HCPCS Level II updates for drugs and biologicals. It is intended for coding and reimbursement professionals who need to track code maintenance activity, identify affected product categories, and stay current with annual HCPCS changes across new, deleted, and revised entries.
Why This Topic Matters
HCPCS Level II code maintenance can affect charge capture, claims processing, and internal coding reference materials. Reviewing these updates helps billing and coding teams align their workflows with the current code set and monitor changes affecting drugs, biologics, and related products.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS Level II codes for drugs and biologicals
Lists newly established HCPCS Level II entries for drug and biological products with their effective date. The section presents a broad annual update to the code set.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II codes for drugs and biologicals
Identifies HCPCS Level II entries scheduled for deletion effective January 1, 2023. The section focuses on code maintenance affecting drug and biological reporting.
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Revised HCPCS Level II codes for drugs and biologicals
Summarizes HCPCS Level II entries with updated long descriptors effective January 1, 2023. The section highlights revisions to existing drug and biological codes.
What You Will Learn
- How the article is organized around new, deleted, and revised HCPCS Level II drug and biological codes
- Which categories of HCPCS Level II maintenance changes are covered
- The effective date for the reported HCPCS Level II updates
- Which types of products are included in the annual code update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Payer and reimbursement analysts
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
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