Catheter, drainage
Code effective Jan 01, 2004
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C1729 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Catheter, drainage or (Cath, drainage) for short. HCPCS C1729 has been effective since 01/01/2004 and applies to Other medical items or services.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System |
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| HCPCS Code | C1729 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
53 - Statute
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Statute number | 1833(T) |
| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | D1A - Medical/surgical supplies |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 9 - Other medical items or services |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2004 |
| Date added | Added Apr 01, 2001 |
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