hcpcs data

C2596

Probe, image-guided, robotic, waterjet ablation

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyC seriesAdded January 01, 2020

What C2596 means

C2596 (Probe, robotic, water-jet) 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
Probe, robotic, water-jet
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 F = Ambulatory surgical center (facility usage for surgical services)
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2023
Code added date
January 01, 2020
Data year
2026

Questions about C2596

What is HCPCS code C2596?

HCPCS code C2596 is a Level II code in the C series (Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)). Its full description is: "Probe, image-guided, robotic, waterjet ablation"

Is C2596 a CPT code?

No. C2596 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 C2596?

The Medicare coverage code for C2596 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code C2596 added?

C2596 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2020. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2023.

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