HCPCS code C9728 — Place device/marker, non pro. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2010. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

C9728

Active

Place device/marker, non pro

Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy/surgery guidance (e.g., fiducial markers, dosimeter), for other than the following sites (any approach): abdomen, pelvis, prostate, retroperitoneum, thorax, single or multiple

Category: Outpatient PPS
Section: C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective: Jan 1, 2010
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: S — Significant procedure — not subject to multiple procedure reduction
OPPS APC: 5613

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of C9728 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