HCPCS code C7549 — Chge urtr stent w/ dil stric. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

C7549

Active

Chge urtr stent w/ dil stric

Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

Category: Outpatient PPS
Section: C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective: Jan 1, 2025
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: E1 — Items / services not paid by Medicare

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of C7549 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.

Service Type Max Units / Day
Outpatient Hospital 1
Practitioner Services 1

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2025-Q1
    Chge urtr stent w/ dil stric