AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2012 Quarter 1; FOR your INFORMATION
Reporting HCPCS code C1840
CMS has provided instructions that HCPCS code C1840 , Lens, intraocular (telescopic), should be reported with HCPCS code C9732 , Insertion of ocular telescope prosthetic including removal of crystalline lens, when provided. This advice has been effective since January 1, 2012. ...
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Article Overview
This brief coding article summarizes CMS guidance on how a specific HCPCS supply code relates to an ophthalmic procedure code. It is intended for coders and billing staff who work with outpatient and ophthalmology-related reporting and need to understand the scope of the CMS instruction and its effective date.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting for ophthalmic procedures and related supplies depends on recognizing CMS guidance that links a supply item to a covered procedure. This article helps users identify when the instruction applies and confirms the timing of the policy.
What You Will Learn
- How this CMS guidance relates a supply item to an ophthalmic procedure
- The effective date associated with the instruction
- The general reporting context for the codes involved in the article
- Which coding areas the article addresses in outpatient ophthalmology billing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Outpatient hospital billers
- Ophthalmology billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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