AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2012 Quarter 3; For Your Information
Reporting CPT code 0308T with HCPCS code C1840
Since July 1, 2012, device pass-through category HCPCS code C1840 , must be reported with CPT code 0308T , Insertion of ocular telescope prosthesis including removal of crystalline lens. Additional information regarding the reporting of the device pass-through category HCPCS code C1840 can be located at http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/HospitalOutpatientPPS. ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare billing update that links a specific CPT procedure with a device pass-through HCPCS code, and it points readers to CMS outpatient payment resources for additional guidance. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with hospital outpatient claims and ophthalmic procedure reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help billing and coding professionals stay aligned with CMS outpatient reporting requirements and avoid claim-processing issues related to procedure-device reporting.
What You Will Learn
- How a Medicare reporting update connects a procedure code with a device pass-through HCPCS code
- Where to look for additional CMS information on hospital outpatient payment reporting
- Which coding and billing stakeholders are affected by this type of guidance
- How device pass-through reporting is addressed in the context of an ophthalmic procedure
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Hospital outpatient departments
- Ophthalmology practices
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