AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2009 Quarter 3; FOR your INFORMATION
REVISED HCPCS code descriptors
Effective July 1, 2009, code descriptors were changed for two HCPCS codes. Following are the two HCPCS codes and the corresponding revised code descriptors. See Table 2. Table 2. HCPCS Code Revised Short Descriptor Revised Long Descriptor C9358 SurgiMend, fetal Dermal substitute, native, nondenatured collagen, fetal bovine origin (SurgiMend Collagen Matrix), per 0.5 square centimeters C9359 Implnt, bon void filler-putty ***N/A-Long descriptor unchanged ...
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Article Overview
This brief article explains a July 1, 2009 HCPCS descriptor update and identifies the specific code entries affected. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement professionals who need to track terminology changes in HCPCS reference material and verify whether a code’s short or long descriptor changed.
Why This Topic Matters
Descriptor updates can affect charge capture, documentation review, and code lookup accuracy even when the underlying code itself does not change. Staying current helps reduce lookup errors and supports consistent use of HCPCS references.
What You Will Learn
- Which HCPCS entries were affected by the July 1, 2009 descriptor update
- How the article frames revised short and long descriptor information
- What type of terminology maintenance the update represents for HCPCS reference use
- How to identify the code entries discussed in the table
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare documentation teams
Codes Discussed
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