AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2026 Quarter 2; For Your Information
New, Deleted and Revised HCPCS Level II Codes
New, Deleted and Revised HCPCS Level II Codes Effective April 1, 2026 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services update the HCPCS Level II code set quarterly. Only a subset of the code changes effective April 1, 2026, 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 A2040 Microlyte PainGuard, per square centimeter April 1, 2026 A2041 Foundation DRS+ Duo, per square centimeter April 1, 2026 A2042 Foundation DRS+ Solo, per square...
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Article Overview
This page provides a curated snapshot of HCPCS Level II code changes effective April 1, 2026. It is useful for coding, billing, reimbursement, compliance, and product-reference monitoring, especially for users who track CMS quarterly updates and need to understand the scope of additions, deletions, and revisions covered in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Quarterly HCPCS updates can affect claim processing, charge capture, and internal coding reference files. This article helps readers identify which parts of the April 2026 update are included and what categories of HCPCS changes CMS highlighted.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS Level II Codes
Summarizes newly added HCPCS Level II identifiers effective in the April 2026 quarterly update. The section groups changes across supplies, devices, drugs, procedures, and other service categories.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II Codes
Lists HCPCS Level II identifiers that are being removed in the April 2026 update. The section is presented as a reference for code-set maintenance and transition planning.
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Revised HCPCS Level II Codes
Covers HCPCS Level II identifiers whose descriptors were updated in the April 2026 quarterly release. The section shows the article’s revised entries and their effective date.
What You Will Learn
- What types of HCPCS Level II changes are included in the April 2026 quarterly update
- How the article organizes new, deleted, and revised code entries
- Which general service and product categories are represented in the update
- How effective dates are presented for quarterly HCPCS changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
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