AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2023 Quarter 3; For Your Information
Status update for code C1748
HCPCS Level II Code Long Descriptor Expiration Date Device Pass-Through Status C1748 Endoscope, single-use (i.e. disposable), upper GI, imaging/illumination device (insertable) July 1, 2023 Effective July 1, 2023, the pass-through payment for HCPCS code C1748 will be packaged into the primary service as the pass-through status will expire on June 30, 2023. However, the code will remain active and should be reported on HOPD claims. ...
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Article Overview
This short article explains a change in the status of a HCPCS Level II device code and notes the date on which its pass-through status expires. It is relevant to hospital outpatient billing staff, coders, and reimbursement professionals who track device-related HCPCS updates and claim reporting requirements.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help billing and coding teams stay current on HCPCS Level II status changes that can affect outpatient claim processing and payment classification. It is especially useful for professionals responsible for maintaining accurate charge capture and claim submission workflows for hospital outpatient departments.
What You Will Learn
- How a HCPCS Level II device code status update is presented
- The timing of a pass-through status expiration
- The general claim-reporting context discussed in the update
- How status changes can affect hospital outpatient billing workflows
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Reimbursement analysts
- Compliance teams
Codes Discussed
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