HCPCS codes added, deleted; a code effective date changed

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added nine new HCPCS codes and deleted two codes as part of its regular quarterly HCPCS updates. One code has a new effective date.

The new codes are listed below.

Code	Change	Coverage comments	Effective date
G0490	Added	Covered for facility only	April 1, 2016
G9679	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9680	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9681	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9682	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9683	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9684	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9685	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016
G9686	Added	Not covered	Oct. 1, 2016

The deleted codes are listed below.

Code	Change	Effective date
G0436	Deleted	Sept. 30, 2016
G0437	Deleted	Sept. 30, 2016

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