Skin substitute, synthetic, resorbable, per square centimeter
Code effective Jan 01, 2023
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C1849 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Skin substitute, synthetic, resorbable, per square centimeter or (Skin substitute, synthetic) for short. HCPCS C1849 has been effective since 01/01/2023 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 | C1849 |
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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, 2023 |
| Date added | Added Jul 01, 2020 |
| Termination date | Dec 31, 2022 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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