AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2014 Quarter 2; For your information
Reporting of new services under the OPPS
New cystourethroscopy services are reportable under the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) since April 1, 2014. The new HCPCS codes are listed in the table below. HCPCS code Long descriptor C9739 Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 1 to 3 implants C9740 Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of transprostatic implant; 4 or more implants ...
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Article Overview
This article explains a Medicare outpatient prospective payment system update related to newly reportable cystourethroscopy services and identifies the new HCPCS codes associated with the service category. It is relevant for hospital outpatient coders, billing staff, and compliance teams tracking OPPS updates and code availability dates.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping pace with OPPS additions helps facilities report services using the correct HCPCS codes and align outpatient billing workflows with current Medicare guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a new OPPS reporting update
- Which coding system is used for the newly reportable services
- What service category the update concerns at a high level
- The effective timeframe noted for the update
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coders
- Outpatient billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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