AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2019 Quarter 1; For Your Information
New HCPCS codes
Several new HCPCS codes were created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These new HCPCS codes became effective on January 1, 2019. The new HCPCS codes are listed in the table below. HCPCS Code Long Descriptor Effective Date C9751 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, transbronchial ablation of lesion(s) by microwave energy, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed, with computed tomography acquisition(s) and 3-D rendering, computer-assisted, image-guided navigation, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (e.g., aspiration(s)/biopsy[ies]) and all mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures and therapeutic intervention(s) January 1, 2019 C9752 Destruction of...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes newly created HCPCS codes released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and effective January 1, 2019. It is intended for coding professionals, billers, and compliance staff who need to track recent HCPCS updates and understand the scope of the new entries covered in the table.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping current with HCPCS updates helps coding teams monitor newly introduced service and supply identifiers and stay aligned with annual code changes.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad HCPCS updates were introduced effective January 1, 2019.
- What types of services and supplies are represented in the newly listed entries.
- How the article presents the new codes in a tabular format with effective dates.
- What CMS update timeframe the article addresses.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
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