AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2006 Quarter 1; FOR your INFORMATION
New device pass-through category
One new device pass-through category has been established for transitional pass through payment effective January 1, 2006. Fig. 1 below shows coding information for HCPCS code C1820 . Fig. 1 Coding information for HCPCS Code C1820 HCPCS Effective date Short descriptor Long descriptor C1820 01/01/06 Generator neuro rechg bat sys Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system ...
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Article Overview
This short coding update covers a new transitional pass-through payment category for devices and presents the associated HCPCS code information effective in early 2006. It is relevant for facility coders, reimbursement staff, and others tracking outpatient payment updates, HCPCS code assignments, and device-related policy changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates of this type can affect how device-related claims are reported and processed under outpatient payment rules. Reviewing the article helps readers confirm the applicable HCPCS identifier and the timing of the change.
What You Will Learn
- What the article is about at a high level
- Which HCPCS code is associated with the new device pass-through category
- When the change became effective
- How the update is framed in the context of transitional pass-through payment
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Outpatient facility billing staff
- Reimbursement specialists
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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