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August 2019

HCPCS update: New codes added

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added several new codes as part of its quarterly Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates. The codes, effective dates and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions are below.

Outpatient prospective payment system

Code Change Coverage comments Effective date
C9042 Deleted Deleted June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
C9047 Added Covered July 1, 2019
C9048 Added Not covered July 1, 2019
C9049 Added Covered July 1, 2019
C9050 Added Covered July 1, 2019
C9051 Added Covered July 1, 2019
C9052 Added Covered July 1, 2019
C9141 Deleted Deleted June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
C9746 Deleted Deleted June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019
C9756 Added Not covered July 1, 2019

None of the information included in this article is intended to be legal advice and, as such, it remains the provider’s responsibility to ensure that all coding and documentation are done in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

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