HCPCS Code C1716

Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source
Code effective Apr 01, 2001

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C1716 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source or (Brachytx, non-str, gold-198) for short. HCPCS C1716 has been effective since 04/01/2001 and applies to Therapeutic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - C1716

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C1716
Description

Long description:
Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source

Short description:
Brachytx, non-str, gold-198

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute number 1833(T)
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
ASC payment group code Effective Jan 01, 2008 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center.
BETOS2 code I4B - Imaging/procedure - other
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 6 - Therapeutic radiology
Effective date Effective Apr 01, 2001
Date added Added Apr 01, 2001

See also

  • HCPCS C1715 · Brachytherapy needle

  • HCPCS C1717 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate iridium-192, per source

  • HCPCS C1719 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, non-high dose rate iridium-192, per source

  • HCPCS C2616 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, yttrium-90, per source

  • HCPCS C2634 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high activity, iodine-125, greater than 1.01 mci (nist), per source

  • HCPCS C2635 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high activity, palladium-103, greater than 2.2 mci (nist), per source

  • HCPCS C2637 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, ytterbium-169, per source

  • HCPCS C2639 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, iodine-125, per source

  • HCPCS C2641 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, palladium-103, per source

  • HCPCS C2643 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, cesium-131, per source

  • HCPCS C2699 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, not otherwise specified, per source

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