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Monday, January 4, 2010

Jurisdiction B News: HCPCS Code Update 2010

 
 
 
 
HCPCS Code Update – (2010)The following list identifies changes to level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for 2010. Added Codes/Added Modifiers: New codes and modifiers are effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2010. Discontinued Codes/Deleted Modifiers: Codes or modifiers that are discontinued/deleted will continue to be valid for claims with dates of service on or before December 31, 2009, regardless of the date of claim submission. If there is a direct crosswalk for a discontinued/deleted code or modifier, it is listed in the table. The crosswalked codes are also added codes effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2010. There is no grace period that would allow submission of the discontinued code for dates of service in 2010. Narrative Changes/Revised Modifiers: A description change for an existing code or modifier is effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2010. To view the article in its entirety, please click on or copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: http://www.ngsmedicare.com/Content.aspx?CatID=3&DOCID=21242 

 
 Registration and playback for the "On Demand" Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention has been extended by popular demand to March 31, 2010.

National Government Services has extended the availability for registration and playback of the 2009 Medicare University Virtual Convention "On Demand" courses through March 31, 2010.  For the low cost of $150, you have access to over 60 unique on-demand courses, not offered through Medicare University, at a time that is convenient for you.  Plus, you can earn as many as 57 continuing education units!

Visit the Course page on the Medicare University 2009 Virtual Convention Web site to view a list of all the on-demand courses.  After March 31, 2010 there is no turning back, so register today at www.NGSMEDICARECONVENTION.com

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