hcpcs data

C1776

Joint device (implantable)

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyC seriesAdded April 01, 2001

What C1776 means

C1776 (Joint device (implantable)) belongs to the HCPCS Level II C series (Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)). Its Medicare coverage status is Special coverage instructions apply. Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

Part B pricing: Statute.

Code details

Short description
Joint device (implantable)
Coverage code
D = Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator
53 = Statute
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
9 = Other medical items or services S = Surgical dressings or other medical supplies (eff 04/95)
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2004
Code added date
April 01, 2001
Data year
2026

Questions about C1776

What is HCPCS code C1776?

HCPCS code C1776 is a Level II code in the C series (Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)). Its full description is: "Joint device (implantable)"

Is C1776 a CPT code?

No. C1776 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code C1776?

The Medicare coverage code for C1776 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code C1776 added?

C1776 was added to the HCPCS code set on April 01, 2001. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2004.

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