HCPCS 2013 Code Changes

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A4435 Ostomy pouch, drainable, high output, with extended wear barrier (one-piece system), with or without filter, each
G0455 Preparation with instillation of fecal microbiota by any method, including assessment of donor specimen
G8927 Adjuvant chemotherapy referred, prescribed or previously received for ajcc stage iii, colon cancer
G8938 Bmi is calculated, but patient not eligible for follow-up plan
J2212 Injection, methylnaltrexone, 0. 1 mg
L8605 Injectable bulking agent, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer implant, anal canal, 1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies
G9203 Rna testing for hepatitis c documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c
G9204 Rna testing for hepatitis c was not documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c, reason not given
G9205 Patient starting antiviral treatmentfor hepatitis c during the measurement period
G9206 Patient starting antiviral treatment for hepatitis c during the measurement period
G9207 Hepatitis c genotype testing documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c
G9208 Hepatitis c genotype testing was not documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c, reason not given
G9209 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing documented as performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment
G9210 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing not performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment for reasons documented by clinician (eg, patients whose treatment was discontinued during the testing period prior to testing, other medical reasons, patient declined, other patient reasons)
G9211 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing was not documented as performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment, reason not given
G6018 Ileoscopy,through stoma; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6019 Colonoscopy through stoma; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
G6020 Colonoscopy through stoma; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6021 Unlisted procedure, intestine
G6022 Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesions(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
G6023 Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6024 Colonoscopy, flexible; proximal to splenic flexure; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare tehnique
G6025 Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6027 Anoscopy, high resolution (hra) (with magnification and chemical agent enhancement); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed
G6028 Anoscopy, high resolution (hra) (with magnification and chemical agent enhancement); with biopsy(ies)
A4337 Incontinence supply, rectal insert, any type, each
G9499 Patient did not start or is not receiving antiviral treatment for hepatitis C during the measurement period
G9547 Incidental CT finding: liver lesion = 0.5 cm, cystic kidney lesion < 1.0 cm or adrenal lesion = 1.0 cm
G9548 Final reports for abdominal imaging studies with follow-up imaging recommended
G9550 Final reports for abdominal imaging studies with follow-up imaging not recommended
G9612 Photodocumentation of one or more cecal landmarks to establish a complete examination
G9613 Documentation of post-surgical anatomy (e.g., right hemicolectomy, ileocecal resection, etc.)
G9614 No photodocumentation of cecal landmarks to establish a complete examination
G9659 Patients greater than 85 years of age who did not have a history of colorectal cancer or valid medical reason for the colonoscopy, including: iron deficiency anemia, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, crohn's disease (i.e., regional enteritis), familial adenomatous polyposis, lynch syndrome (i.e., hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, abnormal finding of gastrointestinal tract, or changes in bowel habits
G9660 Documentation of medical reason(s) for a colonoscopy performed on a patient greater than 85 years of age (eg., last colonoscopy incomplete, last colonoscopy had inadequate prep, iron deficiency anemia, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, crohn's disease (i.e., regional enteritis), familial history of adenomatous polyposis, lynch syndrome (i.e., hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, abnormal finding of gastrointestinal tract, or changes in bowel habits)
G9661 Patients greater than 85 years of age who received a routine colonoscopy for a reason other than the following: an assessment of signs/symptoms of GI tract illness, and/or the patient is considered high risk, and/or to follow-up on previously diagnoses advance lesions
J0596 Injection, C1 esterase inhibitor (recombinant), ruconest, 10 units
J3380 Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg
G9683 This code is for the onsite acute care treatment of a nursing facility resident with fluid or electrolyte disorder or dehydration (similar pattern); may only be billed once per day per beneficiary
G9711 Patients with a diagnosis or past history of total colectomy or colorectal cancer
G9775 Patient received at least 2 prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively
G9776 Documentation of medical reason for not receiving at least 2 prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively (e.g., intolerance or other medical reason)
G9777 Patient did not receive at least 2 prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively
G9862 Documentation of medical reason(s) for not recommending at least a 10 year follow-up interval (e.g., inadequate prep, familial or personal history of colonic polyps, patient had no adenoma and age is = 66 years old, or life expectancy < 10 years old, other medical reasons)
J2840 Injection, sebelipase alfa, 1 mg
S0285 Colonoscopy consultation performed prior to a screening colonoscopy procedure
G9933 Adenoma(s) or colorectal cancer detected during screening colonoscopy
G9935 Adenoma(s) or colorectal cancer not detected during screening colonoscopy
G9936 Surveillance colonoscopy - personal history of colonic polyps, colon cancer, or other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
G9937 Diagnostic colonoscopy
J0565 Injection, bezlotoxumab, 10 mg
J1627 Injection, granisetron, extended-release, 0.1 mg
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G9210 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing not performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment for documented reason(s) (e.g., patients whose treatment was discontinued during the testing period prior to testing, other medical reasons, patient declined, other patient reasons)
G9277 Documentation that the patient is on daily aspirin or anti-platelet or has documentation of a valid contraindication or exception to aspirin/anti-platelet; contraindications/exceptions include anti-coagulant use, allergy to aspirin or anti-platelets, history of gastrointestinal bleed and bleeding disorder; additionally, the following exceptions documented by the physician as a reason for not taking daily aspirin or anti-platelet are acceptable (use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, documented risk for drug interaction, uncontrolled hypertension defined as >180 systolic or >110 diastolic or gastroesophageal reflux)
B9002 Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type
G9547 Incidental finding: liver lesion <= 0.5 cm, cystic kidney lesion < 1.0 cm or adrenal lesion <= 1.0 cm
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G8727 Patient receiving hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation
C9735 Anoscopy; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
G9252 Adenoma(s) or other neoplasm detected during screening colonoscopy
G9253 Adenoma(s) or other neoplasm not detected during screening colonoscopy
C9026 Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg
C9445 Injection, C-1 esterase inhibitor (recombinant), ruconest, 10 units
C9724 Endoscopic full-thickness plication of the stomach using endoscopic plication system (EPS); includes endoscopy
C9737 Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal ?sphincter augmentation with device (e.g., magnetic band)
G6018 Ileoscopy, through stoma; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6019 Colonoscopy through stoma; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
G6020 Colonoscopy through stoma; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6021 Unlisted procedure, intestine
G6022 Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesions(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
G6023 Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6024 Colonoscopy, flexible; proximal to splenic flexure; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
G6025 Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; with transendoscopic stent placement (includes predilation)
G6027 Anoscopy, high resolution (HRA) (with magnification and chemical agent enhancement); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed
G6028 Anoscopy, high resolution (HRA) (with magnification and chemical agent enhancement); with biopsy(ies)
G8870 Hepatitis B vaccine injection administered or previously received and is receiving a first course of anti-TNF therapy
S3890 DNA analysis, fecal, for colorectal cancer screening
B9000 Enteral nutrition infusion pump - without alarm
C9474 Injection, irinotecan liposome, 1 mg
C9478 Injection, sebelipase alfa, 1 mg
G8545 I intend to report the hepatitis c measures group
G8549 All quality actions for the applicable measures in the hepatitis c measures group have been performed for this patient
G8758 All quality actions for the applicable measures in the inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) measures group have been performed for this patient
G8899 I intend to report the inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) measures group
G8927 Adjuvant chemotherapy referred, prescribed or previously received for ajcc stage iii, colon cancer
G9203 Rna testing for hepatitis c documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c
G9204 Rna testing for hepatitis c was not documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c, reason not given
G9205 Patient starting antiviral treatmentfor hepatitis c during the measurement period
G9206 Patient starting antiviral treatment for hepatitis c during the measurement period
G9207 Hepatitis c genotype testing documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c
G9208 Hepatitis c genotype testing was not documented as performed within 12 months prior to initiation of antiviral treatment for hepatitis c, reason not given
G9209 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing documented as performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment
G9210 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing not performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment for documented reason(s) (e.g., patients whose treatment was discontinued during the testing period prior to testing, other medical reasons, patient declined, other patient reasons)
G9211 Hepatitis c quantitative rna testing was not documented as performed between 4-12 weeks after the initiation of antiviral treatment, reason not given
G9499 Patient did not start or is not receiving antiviral treatment for hepatitis c during the measurement period
Q9981 Rolapitant, oral, 1 mg
C9486 Injection, granisetron extended release, 0.1 mg
C9490 Injection, bezlotoxumab, 10 mg