On Oct. 31, CMS released the HCPCS Level II codes that go into effect Jan. 1, 2012, a set that includes 285 code additions, 48 revisions and 75 deletions compared to the previous version, according to an AAPC report.
Another 18 codes were added and eight deleted throughout 2011, according to the report. As in years past, many C and Q codes have been deleted and replaced by new J codes. For example, C9272 has been replaced by J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and Q2040 has been replaced by J0588 Injection, incobotulinumtoxin A, 1 unit.
The largest number of changes affects those G codes used to report quality indicators for the Physician Quality Reporting System. Eligible professionals who successfully report on quality measures through PQRS are eligible for a 0.5 percent Medicare payment incentive for years 2012-2014. Starting in 2015, eligible professionals and groups that do not report quality data will face financial penalties.
Read about other code additions, revisions and deletions to HCPCS Level II here.
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Another 18 codes were added and eight deleted throughout 2011, according to the report. As in years past, many C and Q codes have been deleted and replaced by new J codes. For example, C9272 has been replaced by J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and Q2040 has been replaced by J0588 Injection, incobotulinumtoxin A, 1 unit.
The largest number of changes affects those G codes used to report quality indicators for the Physician Quality Reporting System. Eligible professionals who successfully report on quality measures through PQRS are eligible for a 0.5 percent Medicare payment incentive for years 2012-2014. Starting in 2015, eligible professionals and groups that do not report quality data will face financial penalties.
Read about other code additions, revisions and deletions to HCPCS Level II here.
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