HCPCS code C9760 — Non-blind interatrial shunt. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2026. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

C9760

Active

Non-blind interatrial shunt

Non-randomized, non-blinded procedure for nyha class ii, iii, iv heart failure; transcatheter implantation of interatrial shunt, including right and left heart catheterization, transeptal puncture, trans-esophageal echocardiography (tee)/intracardiac echocardiography (ice), and all imaging with or without guidance (e.g., ultrasound, fluoroscopy), performed in an approved investigational device exemption (ide) study

Category: Outpatient PPS
Section: C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: T — Significant procedure — subject to multiple procedure reduction
OPPS APC: 1592

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of C9760 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 2026-Q1
    Non-blind interatrial shunt