AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2015 Quarter 2; For Your Information
New replacement HCPCS code for Factor VIII
HCPCS code C9136 , Injection, factor viii, fc fusion protein, (recombinant) per i.u., has been replaced with HCPCS code Q9975 , Injection, factor viii, fc fusion protein, (recombinant, per i.u, as of April 1, 2015. This information can be located at http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/Downloads/R3235CP.pdf ...
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Article Overview
This article provides a short HCPCS coding update about a replacement identifier related to a Factor VIII product and notes when the change took effect. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who track HCPCS updates and product-specific code changes issued through CMS guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Staying current on HCPCS changes helps support accurate claim reporting and reduces confusion when a code is replaced or updated in CMS guidance.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS code update is being discussed
- When the replacement took effect
- Where the update was published by CMS
- How to recognize that this is a code-change notice rather than a clinical discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Payers
- Healthcare compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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