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July 2017
HCPCS update: New codes added, deleted
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added several new codes and deleted one as part of its quarterly HCPCS 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 |
C9487 |
Deleted |
Deleted |
June 30, 2017 |
C9489 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
C9490 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
C9745 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
C9746 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
C9747 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
Medical/Surgical Supplies
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
K0553 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
K0554 |
Added |
Not covered |
July 1, 2017 |
Medicine Supplementary Drugs Other Than Chemotherapy/Contraception/Devices and Supplies
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
Q9984 |
Added |
Covered |
July 1, 2017 |
Medicine Supplementary/Injections
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
Q9985 |
Added |
Covered |
July 1, 2017 |
Q9986 |
Added |
Covered |
July 1, 2017 |
Q9989 |
Added |
Covered |
July 1, 2017 |
Pathology and Laboratory/Professional Services/Transfusion Medicine/Miscellaneous Blood Products
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
Q9987 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
July 1, 2017 |
Q9988 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
July 1, 2017 |
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. |
