HCPCS Code C7540

Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator, dual lead system, 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)
Code effective Jan 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C7540 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator, dual lead system, 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) or (Rmv&rplc pm dul w/l vnt lead) for short. HCPCS C7540 has been effective since 01/01/2023 and applies to Surgery.

HCPCS Code Details - C7540

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C7540
Description

Long description:
Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator, dual lead system, 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)

Short description:
Rmv&rplc pm dul w/l vnt 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 C - Carrier judgment
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 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)

  • HCPCS C7541 · Diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp), including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)

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

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