AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2023 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New and expiring pass-through status for HCPCS Level II codes
New pass-through status codes HCPCS Level II Code Long Descriptor Effective Date Device Pass-through Status C1747 Endoscope, single-use (i.e. disposable), urinary tract, imaging/illumination device (insertable) C1747 should always be billed with one of the following CPT codes: 50575 , 50951 , 50953 , 50955 , 50957 , 50961 , 50970 , 50972 , 50974 , 50976 , 50980 , 52344 - 46, 52351 - 56, C9761 January 1, 2023 C1826 Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), includes closed feedback loop leads and all implantable components, with rechargeable battery and charging system C1826 should always be billed with CPT code 63685 January 1, 2023 C1827 Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), nonrechargeable, with implantable stimulation lead...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes recent HCPCS Level II device pass-through status changes, including newly effective codes, an expiring code, and a reminder about hospital reporting under OPPS. It is relevant to hospital outpatient coding, device reporting, and compliance teams monitoring CMS updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Pass-through status changes affect how hospitals track and report device-related HCPCS Level II codes and stay aligned with CMS outpatient reporting expectations.
Article Sections
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New pass-through status codes
Lists newly effective HCPCS Level II device-related codes and the associated effective dates. The section also notes related CPT references used in the article context.
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Expiring pass-through status code
Identifies the HCPCS Level II device code whose pass-through status is ending and provides the expiration date.
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Reminder for OPPS hospitals
Provides a brief CMS-related reminder about reporting device category HCPCS codes in the hospital outpatient setting.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS Level II device codes are newly effective for pass-through status.
- Which HCPCS Level II device code is expiring from pass-through status.
- What general OPPS reporting reminder accompanies the update.
- intended_audiences":["Hospital outpatient coding staff","Revenue cycle teams","Compliance professionals","Medical coding auditors","Health information management professionals"],
- topics":["HCPCS Level II","OPPS","Pass-through status","Device reporting","CMS guidance"],
- medical_specialties":["Hospital outpatient","Urology","Neurology"],
- code_sets":["HCPCS Level II","CPT"],
- codes":[{
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coding staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance professionals
- Medical coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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