HCPCS Code C1776

Official Description

Joint device (implantable)

Short Descr	Joint device (implantable)
Coverage	Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s)	53 – Statute
MPI	A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute	1833(T)
BETOS	D1A – Medical/surgical supplies
TOS Code(s)	9 – Other medical items or services
Added Date	4/1/2001
APC Status Indicator	Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates
ASC Payment Indicator	Packaged service/item; no separate payment made.
MUE	10
MUE	Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic	No
CCS Clinical Classification	243 - DME and supplies

LT	Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
27	Multiple outpatient hospital e/m encounters on the same date: for hospital outpatient reporting purposes, utilization of hospital resources related to separate and distinct e/m encounters performed in multiple outpatient hospital settings on the same date may be reported by adding modifier 27 to each appropriate level outpatient and/or emergency department e/m code(s). this modifier provides a means of reporting circumstances involving evaluation and management services provided by physician(s) in more than one (multiple) outpatient hospital setting(s) (eg, hospital emergency department, clinic). note: this modifier is not to be used for physician reporting of multiple e/m services performed by the same physician on the same date. for physician reporting of all outpatient evaluation and management services provided by the same physician on the same date and performed in multiple outpatient setting(s) (eg, hospital emergency department, clinic), see evaluation and management, emergency department, or preventive medicine services codes.
RT	Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
SG	Ambulatory surgical center (asc) facility service