AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2022 Quarter 4; For Your Information
New, revised and deleted HCPCS Level II codes
New HCPCS Level II codes effective May 11, 2022 HCPCS Level II Code Code Long Descriptor Effective Date G0310 Immunization counseling by a physician or other qualified health care professional when the vaccine(s) is not administered on the same date of service, 5 to 15 mins time (this code is used for medicaid billing purposes) May 11, 2022 G0311 Immunization counseling by a physician or other qualified health care professional when the vaccine(s) is not administered on the same date of service, 16-30 mins time (this code is used for medicaid billing purposes) May 11, 2022 G0312 Immunization counseling...
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Article Overview
This page reviews HCPCS Level II code changes effective in 2022, with separate coverage of new, revised, and deleted codes. It is useful for medical coders, billing staff, and compliance teams who track quarterly or midyear code updates, especially in areas such as immunization counseling, drugs and biologics, supplies, diagnostic agents, device-related services, behavioral health, and chaplain-related services. The article also identifies replacement relationships for deleted codes and notes an instance where a CPT code is referenced in connection with billing. The content is intended to help readers understand what changed and when, without requiring them to review each code entry individually.
Why This Topic Matters
HCPCS Level II updates can affect claim submission, code maintenance, and charge capture workflows. Tracking new, revised, and deleted codes helps organizations stay current with payer and billing requirements.
Article Sections
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New HCPCS Level II codes effective May 11, 2022
This section lists newly effective HCPCS Level II entries for mid-2022 and groups them by effective date. It focuses on several service and product categories covered by the update.
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New HCPCS Level II codes effective October 1, 2022
This section presents additional HCPCS Level II codes introduced later in 2022. The entries span multiple product, drug, device, and service categories.
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Revised HCPCS Level II codes effective October 1, 2022
This section identifies HCPCS Level II codes with updated long descriptors effective in October 2022. It highlights changes to terminology and scope for several existing entries.
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Deleted HCPCS Level II codes effective October 1, 2022
This section lists HCPCS Level II codes removed effective October 2022 and shows their replacement codes where applicable. It supports crosswalk review and code maintenance.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS Level II codes were added in 2022
- Which HCPCS Level II codes had revised descriptors in 2022
- Which HCPCS Level II codes were deleted in 2022
- How the article organizes code updates by effective date
- What types of HCPCS Level II services and products are affected by the update
- How replacement relationships are presented for deleted HCPCS Level II codes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance teams
- Health information management professionals
- Payer policy analysts
Codes Discussed
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