AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2024 Quarter 4; For Your Information
New, deleted and revised HCPCS Level II codes effective October 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 October 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 A2027 MatriDerm, per square centimeter October 1, 2024 A2028 MicroMatrix Flex, per mg October 1, 2024 A2029 MiroTract Wound Matrix sheet, per cubic centimeter October 1, 2024 A4543 Supplies for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, for nerves in the...
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Article Overview
This article provides a selected quarterly update to the HCPCS Level II code set for October 1, 2024. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement teams who need to track current code changes across supplies, drugs, orthotics, devices, and related HCPCS categories. The article presents newly added codes, deleted codes, and revised code descriptions, along with the effective date of the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Quarterly HCPCS changes can affect charge capture, claim accuracy, and coding workflows. Reviewing the update helps teams stay aligned with CMS-maintained code set changes and identify items that may require system, documentation, or billing updates.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS Level II codes
Lists newly established HCPCS Level II entries effective in the update period. The section spans multiple product and service categories.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II codes
Identifies HCPCS Level II entries removed in this quarterly update. The section supports tracking of code set changes over time.
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Revised HCPCS Level II codes
Shows HCPCS Level II entries whose long descriptors were updated in the effective date cycle. The section is organized as old and new descriptor comparisons.
What You Will Learn
- How the quarterly HCPCS Level II update is organized
- Which categories of HCPCS entries were newly added, deleted, or revised
- What types of HCPCS items are affected by the October 1, 2024 update
- How CMS communications present effective dates for code-set changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Healthcare administrators
- Reimbursement analysts
Codes Discussed
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