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HCPCS Level II Code Changes for 2020

HCPCS Level II code changes for 2020 were published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 8. These changes include a comprehensive list of new, revised, and deleted codes used to report Medicare Part B services. 2020 HCPCS Level II will include 191 new codes and modifiers, 62 revised codes, and […]

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HCPCS Code Changes – July 2019


The HCPCS code set is updated on a quarterly basis. CR 11296 informs MACs and providers of
the updated specific drug/biological HCPCS codes. The April 5, 2019, HCPCS file includes 10
new HCPCS codes. Beginning on July 1, 2019, these HCPCS codes will be established and
may be used in submitting claims under Medicare effective for claims with dates of service on or
after July 1, 2019,

1) J1444

a. Short Descriptor: Fe pyro cit pow 0.1 mg iron
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate powder, 0.1 mg of iron
c. Type of Service (TOS): 1, L

2) J7208

a. Short Descriptor: Inj. jivi 1 iu
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, factor viii, (antihemophilic factor, recombinant), pegylatedaucl, (jivi), 1 i.u.
c. TOS: 1

3) J7677

a. Short Descriptor: Revefenacin inh non-com 1mcg
b. Long Descriptor: Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, noncompounded, administered through DME, 1 microgram
c. TOS: 1, P

4) J9030

a. Short Descriptor: Bcg live intravesical 1mg
b. Long Descriptor: BCG live intravesical instillation, 1 mg
c. TOS: 1, P

5) J9036

a. Short Descriptor: Inj., belrapzo/bendamustine
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, bendamustine hydrochloride, (Belrapzo/bendamustine), 1
mg
c. TOS: 1

6) J9356

a. Short Descriptor: Inj. herceptin hylecta, 10mg
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, trastuzumab, 10 mg and Hyaluronidase-oysk
c. TOS: 1

7) Q5112

a. Short Descriptor: Inj ontruzant 10 mg
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, trastuzumab-dttb, biosimilar, (Ontruzant), 10 mg
c. TOS: 1, P

8) Q5113

a. Short Descriptor: Inj herzuma 10 mg
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, trastuzumab-pkrb, biosimilar, (Herzuma), 10 mg
c. TOS: 1, P

9) Q5114

a. Short Descriptor: Inj ogivri 10 mg
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, Trastuzumab-dkst, biosimilar, (Ogivri), 10 mg
c. TOS: 1, P

10) Q5115

a. Short Descriptor: Inj truxima 10 mg
b. Long Descriptor: Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (Truxima), 10 mg
c. TOS: 1, P

HCPCS code J9031 (Bcg (intravesical) per instillation) is being discontinued effective July 1,
2019, and may not be used in submitting claims under Medicare effective for claims with dates
of service on or after July 1, 2019.

The long and short descriptors for HCPCS code J9355 will be modified, effective for claims with
dates of service on or after July 1, 2019, The TOS and all other indicators will remain the same. 

• J9355 Short Descriptor: Inj trastuzumab excl biosimi
• J9355 Long Descriptor: Injection, trastuzumab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg


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Please help clarify HCPCS code G9008

Looking for a more specific description for HCPCS level II code G9008- My provider has been told he can bill this code when our NP does follow up calls on patients
that were seen either in ER or urgent care. Example: Patient seen in ER for broken bone, we receive notice that patient was seen in ER we call (document that patient was called) to see how they are doing patient tells us what happened and that ER sent them to see Orthopedics and when they have follow up appointment with Orthopedics scheduled. I’m not sure where our "Coordinated care oversight services" really are?? Would someone please help me to determine if this really is proper coding and where I might be able to find documentation? Thank you!

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21 New HCPCS Level II Codes for April

Medical coders who code pass-through drugs or home health have 21 new HCPCS Level II codes to use, effective April 1, 2019. The new codes include drugs for migraines, to initiate blood-clotting in patients on certain coagulants, chronic and hairy cell leukemia, and folic acid for chemotherapy patients. The home health codes help facilitate the […]

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G2010 and G2012 new HCPCS template for documentation

Does anyone know how our providers can format a note or remote telephone call or imaging consult for these 2 new codes?
Or does anyone have any information on documentation requirements for these new codes or a template or macro as an example of how to note these remote evaluations?
thank you

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Implant HCPCS codes

I keep receiving denials on HCPCS codes (C1725 and C1760) rev code 278. These items so not meet BCBS TX Implant reimbursement policy that states the item must remain in the body and cannot absorb. I have gotten a couple of these and not sure how to resolve this. Has anyone gotten a similar denial on this? If so how were you able to resolve this?

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