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May 2020
HCPCS update: New codes added, deleted
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.
Annual
Physical/Occupational therapy visit
| Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
| G2168 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
Jan. 1, 2020 |
| G2169 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
Jan. 1, 2020 |
First quarter
Professional/Data gathering codes
| Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
| G1000 |
Deleted |
Deleted March 31, 2020 |
| G1012 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
| G1013 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
| G1014 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
| G1015 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
| G1016 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
| G1017 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
| G1018 |
Added |
Not covered |
April 1, 2020 |
First quarter
Injections C-codes
| Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
| C9053 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2020 |
| C9056 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2020 |
| C9057 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2020 |
| C9058 |
Added |
Covered for facility only |
April 1, 2020 |
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. |
