AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2016 Quarter 4; For Your Information
A New HCPCS C code
A new HCPCS C code was created by Medicare for the reporting of an abdominal ultrasound with contrast. This new HCPCS C code became effective October 1, 2016. The new HCPCS C code is listed in the table below: HCPCS Long Descriptor Effective Date * C9744 Ultrasound, abdominal, with contrast 10/01/2016 * For reporting of the contrast agent LUMASON®, report HCPCS code Q9950 , Injection, sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres, per ml. ...
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Article Overview
This brief article covers a Medicare-created HCPCS Level II code change for an abdominal ultrasound service with contrast and identifies the effective date of the update. It also references the associated contrast agent coding used for reporting the linked product. The content is relevant to coders, billers, and revenue cycle staff who track outpatient and Medicare coding updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding professionals stay current with new HCPCS Level II additions and related reporting references that can affect claim preparation and code selection for imaging services.
What You Will Learn
- What type of Medicare HCPCS Level II update is being announced
- When the new code became effective
- Which related contrast agent code is referenced in connection with the update
- How the article is structured as a concise coding notice
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Outpatient billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Radiology billing specialists
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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