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HCPCS
C9797

HCPCS Code C9797

Official Description

Vascular embolization or occlusion procedure with use of a pressure-generating catheter (e.g., one-way valve, intermittently occluding), inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
Short Descr Vasc emb/occ w/prs cath
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 53 – Statute
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute 1833(t)
ASC Payment Group Code YY – 1/01/2024
BETOS P1G – Major procedure - Other
TOS Code(s) 2 – Surgery
Added Date 1/1/2024
APC Status Indicator Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC
ASC Payment Indicator Device-intensive procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later; paid at adjusted rate.
MUE 1
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
Date
Action
Notes
2025-01-01 Added First appearance in codebook.
2024-01-01 Added Code added.
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