HCPCS Code C7537

Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with atrial transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (e.g., for upgrade to dual chamber system)
Code effective Jan 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C7537 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with atrial transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (e.g., for upgrade to dual chamber system) or (Insrt atril pm w/l vent lead) for short. HCPCS C7537 has been effective since 01/01/2023 and applies to Surgery.

HCPCS Code Details - C7537

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C7537
Description

Long description:
Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with atrial transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (e.g., for upgrade to dual chamber system)

Short description:
Insrt atril pm w/l vent lead

HCPCS Pricing indicator 11 - Price established using national RVU's
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
ASC payment group code Effective Jan 01, 2023 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center.
BETOS2 code P2E - Major procedure, cardiovascular-Pacemaker insertion
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 2 - Surgery
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2023
Date added Added Jan 01, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS C7535 · Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(ies), unilateral, with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed, with intravascular ultrasound (initial noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation

  • HCPCS C7538 · Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with ventricular transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (e.g., for upgrade to dual chamber system)

  • HCPCS C7539 · Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with atrial and ventricular transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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