HCPCS code C9610 — Cath coronary drug-delivery.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
C9610
ActiveCath coronary drug-delivery
Catheter, transluminal drug delivery with or without angioplasty, coronary, non-laser (insertable)
Category:
Outpatient PPS
Section:
C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective:
Jan 1, 2025
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
H
— Pass-through device categories
OPPS APC:
2050
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of C9610 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.
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New Code 2025-Q1Cath coronary drug-delivery