AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2024 Quarter 3; For Your Information
New, deleted and revised HCPCS Level II codes effective July 1, 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updates the HCPCS Level II code set quarterly. Only a subset of the code changes effective July 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 A9506 Graphite crucible for preparation of technetium Tc 99m-labeled carbon aerosol, one crucible July 1, 2024 C1605 Pacemaker, leadless, dual chamber (right atrial and right ventricular implantable components), rate-responsive, including all necessary components for implantation July 1, 2024...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a subset of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quarterly HCPCS Level II code changes effective July 1, 2024. It is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinical documentation teams who need to track newly added, deleted, and revised HCPCS Level II entries and understand the scope of the update. The content focuses on code-set maintenance across multiple service and product categories, including selected additions, removals, and descriptor changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Quarterly HCPCS Level II changes can affect claim reporting, charge capture, and internal code set maintenance. Reviewing the July 1, 2024 update helps organizations stay aligned with CMS changes and identify which entries need workflow, master-file, or documentation review.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS Level II codes
Lists selected HCPCS Level II additions effective July 1, 2024. The section spans multiple categories of supplies, drugs, devices, and model-specific services.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II codes
Lists selected HCPCS Level II entries removed effective July 1, 2024. The section covers discontinued items across several product and procedure categories.
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Revised HCPCS Level II codes
Summarizes selected HCPCS Level II descriptor updates effective July 1, 2024. The section shows where existing entries received updated wording or expanded scope.
What You Will Learn
- Which categories of HCPCS Level II changes were included in the July 1, 2024 update
- How the article groups newly added, deleted, and revised entries
- Which types of services, products, and model-related items were affected
- How CMS quarterly HCPCS maintenance is presented in this summary
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Hospital and physician office billers
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Payer and coding analysts
Codes Discussed
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