AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2024 Quarter 2; For Your Information
New, Deleted and Revised HCPCS Level II Codes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updates the HCPCS Level II code set quarterly. Only a subset of the code changes effective April 1, 2024, have been provided here. For a full listing of the code changes, see the HCPCS Quarterly Update file at https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/healthcare-common-procedure-system/quarterly-update . New HCPCS Level II codes HCPCS Level II Code Long Descriptor Effective Date A2026 Restrata minimatrix, 5 mg April 1, 2024 A4271 Integrated lancing and blood sample testing cartridges for home blood glucose monitor, per month April 1, 2024 A4438 Adhesive clip applied to the skin to secure external electrical nerve...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes selected quarterly changes to the HCPCS Level II code set effective April 1, 2024. It is useful for coders, billers, and revenue cycle staff who track code set maintenance and want a high-level view of additions, deletions, and revisions across multiple product and service categories.
Why This Topic Matters
Quarterly HCPCS updates can affect charge capture, claims processing, and code set maintenance. Reviewing these changes helps coding and billing teams stay aligned with current HCPCS Level II structure and identify which code changes warrant a closer look in the full CMS update file.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS Level II codes
Presents a selected set of newly effective HCPCS Level II additions for the April 2024 quarterly update. The list spans supplies, devices, drugs, biologics, and other service-related items.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II code
Identifies selected HCPCS Level II codes scheduled for deletion effective April 1, 2024. The section is formatted as a short update table.
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Revised HCPCS Level II codes
Shows selected HCPCS Level II codes with updated long descriptors effective April 1, 2024. The section compares prior and revised wording for the affected codes.
What You Will Learn
- Which categories of HCPCS Level II changes are included in the April 2024 update
- How the article organizes new, deleted, and revised HCPCS Level II entries
- Which effective date applies to the changes highlighted in this summary
- What types of HCPCS Level II items are represented in the selected update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Coding managers
Codes Discussed
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