June 2019
HCPCS update: New codes added
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently added several new codes as part of its quarterly Health Care Procedure Coding System updates. The codes, effective date and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions are below.
Outpatient prospective payment system — Injections
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
C9040 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9041 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9042 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9043 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9044 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9045 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9046 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2019 |
C9141 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 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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