Tag: G Codes

HCPCS G-Codes

AUC Program & HCPCS G-Codes: Ensuring Compliance in Medicare Billing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated the educational and operations testing phase of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program. During this period, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) began accepting AUC-related modifiers and HCPCS G-Codes on claims for advanced diagnostic imaging services provided to Medicare Part B patients. Understanding AUC Program Requirements Under the […]
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HCPCS Level II Code Update for January 2024

HCPCS Level II Code Update for January 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented its proposal to introduce codes for the collection of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The latest update for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II, applicable from January 2024, is now accessible on the CMS website. This update comprises significant alterations, including the […]
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Medicare Retires G Codes for Mammograms

Medicare Retires G Codes for Mammograms

Ensure that your practice’s medical coding for preventive screening mammograms aligns with the most recent guidelines during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Coding Mammograms for Medicare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now acknowledges the CPT® mammogram codes, aligning with industry standards. This streamlines the process for coders to accurately document mammogram […]
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Hospitals Urge CMS To Eliminate Temporary CPT Codes

Hospitals Urge CMS To Eliminate ‘Temporary CPT Codes’ For Non-physician Services

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to eliminate certain “temporary CPT codes” to standardize coding and documentation requirements for outpatient billing. Hospitals primarily use Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes to bill for products, supplies, and services not covered under Current Procedural Terminology […]
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