HCPCS 2013 Code Changes

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C1822 Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system
G9529 Patient with minor blunt head trauma had an appropriate indication(s) for a head CT
G9530 Patient presented within 24 hours of a minor blunt head trauma with a GCS score of 15 and had a head CT ordered for trauma by an emergency care provider
G9533 Patient with minor blunt head trauma did not have an appropriate indication(s) for a head CT
G9580 Door to puncture time of less than 2 hours
G9582 Door to puncture time of greater than 2 hours, no reason given
G9594 Patient presented within 24 hours of a minor blunt head trauma with a GCS score of 15 and had a head CT ordered for trauma by an emergency care provider
G9597 pca patient with minor blunt head trauma not classified as low risk according to the pecarn prediction rules
Revised
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No Revised HCPCS code for 2013
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G8524 Patch closure used for patient undergoing conventional cea
G8525 Clinician documented that patient did not receive conventional cea
G8526 Patch closure not used for patient undergoing conventional cea, reason not specified