AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2009 Quarter 3; FOR your INFORMATION
New HCPCS codes
Effective July 1, 2009, the following new HCPCS codes have been added to the HCPCS code set. See Table 1. Table 1. HCPCS Code Code Descriptor C9250 Human plasma fibrin sealant, vapor-heated, solvent-detergent (Artiss), 2 ml C9251 Injection, C1 esterase inhibitor (human), 10 units C9252 Injection, plerixafor, 1 mg C9253 Injection, temozolomide, 1 mg C9360 Dermal substitute, native, non-denatured collagen, neonatal bovine origin (SurgiMend Collagen Matrix), per 0.5 square centimeters C9361 Collagen matrix nerve wrap (NeuroMend Collagen Nerve Wrap), per 0.5 centimeter length C9362 Porous purified collagen matrix bone void filler (Integra Mozaik Osteoconductive Scaffold Strip), per...
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article summarizes a July 1, 2009 HCPCS code update and presents the newly added items in table form. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and compliance teams who track HCPCS changes and need to identify which additions appear in that update.
Why This Topic Matters
HCPCS updates affect charge capture, claim reporting, and code set maintenance. Articles like this help readers monitor new additions to the HCPCS code set without having to review the full update source.
What You Will Learn
- What the article is about at a high level
- Which code set update the article addresses
- The effective date associated with the update
- That the page contains a table of newly added HCPCS items
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance teams
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com