HCPCS update: New codes added

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

Medicine supplementary — Injections

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
Q9991	Added	Covered	July 1, 2018
Q9992	Added	Covered	July 1, 2018
Q9993	Added	Covered	July 1, 2018

Medicine supplementary — Durable medical equipment

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
Q9994	Added	Not covered	July 1, 2018

Medicine supplementary (anti-hemophilia drugs) — Injections

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
Q9995	Added	Covered	July 1, 2018

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