2009 Annual HCPCS Updates

Information posted November 7, 2008: On January 1, 2009, TMHP will implement the annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) additions, changes, and deletions that are effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2009. Deleted procedure codes will no longer be benefits of Texas Medicaid or the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program for dates of service after December 31, 2008. Details of the changes to procedure codes will be published in the January 2009 HCPCS Special Bulletin, No. 222, which will be available by December 31, 2008, on this website. Providers will be mailed a printed copy of the bulletin in February 2009.