HCPCS code C9777 — Esophag muc integ w/eso egd.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2022.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
C9777
ActiveEsophag muc integ w/eso egd
Esophageal mucosal integrity testing by electrical impedance, transoral, includes esophagoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Category:
Outpatient PPS
Section:
C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective:
Jan 1, 2022
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
J1
— Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC (C-APC)
OPPS APC:
5303
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of C9777 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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