AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2014 Quarter 3; For Your Information
Public input on requests to discontinue certain HCPCS Level II codes
Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to initiate a limited demonstration for a web-based notice and comment mechanism, which will allow public input on requests to discontinue HCPCS Level II codes that are generated based on national program operating needs. These HCPCS Level II codes would not be identified in other notices or comment mechanisms and would not be replaced by other or new codes. This demonstration will add further transparency to the CMS HCPCS coding process by providing advance notice regarding internal decision to discontinue HCPCS codes and provide an opportunity for public...
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Article Overview
This Find-A-Code article summarizes a CMS notice about a limited demonstration that adds a public notice-and-comment step to the HCPCS Level II discontinuation process. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and health care organizations that follow HCPCS updates and CMS coding policy. The article provides a brief overview of the initiative, the general rationale CMS gave for the selected items, and where to find further information.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to HCPCS Level II code status can affect charge capture, claims processing, and internal coding workflows. This notice is important for organizations that monitor CMS coding developments and want to understand how public input may factor into future code discontinuation decisions.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS is doing to add public notice and comment to a limited HCPCS Level II process
- Which general types of HCPCS items are being reviewed for possible discontinuation
- Why CMS says the demonstration is being introduced
- Where to look for additional CMS information about the initiative
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
- Health care organizations that use HCPCS Level II codes
Codes Discussed
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