HCPCS code C8003 — Imp extar knee shck absrb. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

C8003

Active

Imp extar knee shck absrb

Implantation of medial knee extraarticular implantable shock absorber spanning the knee joint from distal femur to proximal tibia, open, includes measurements, positioning and adjustments, with imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy)

Category: Outpatient PPS
Section: C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective: Jan 1, 2025
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: J1 — Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC (C-APC)
OPPS APC: 5116

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of C8003 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

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  • New Code 2025-Q1
    Imp extar knee shck absrb