HCPCS Code C9603

Official Description

Percutaneous transluminal coronary atherectomy, with drug-eluting intracoronary stent, with coronary angioplasty when performed; each additional branch of a major coronary artery (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Short Descr	Perc d-e cor stent ather br
Coverage	Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s)	53 – Statute
MPI	A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute	1833(t)
Processing Note	PAYMENT IS FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT ONLY. NOT PAYABLE UNDER THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH FR DATE 8/9/2002 (HOPPS), PAGE 52105.
BETOS	P2F – Major procedure, cardiovascular-Other
TOS Code(s)	2 – Surgery
Added Date	1/1/2013
APC Status Indicator	Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates
MUE	2
MUE	Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic	No
CCS Clinical Classification	45 - Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)