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)
Code effective Jan 01, 2024
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C7541 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning 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) or (Ercp w/ pancreatoscopy) for short. HCPCS C7541 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Surgery.
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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 | C7541 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
11 - Price established using national RVU's
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | P8B - Endoscopy - upper gastrointestinal |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 2 - Surgery |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2024 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2023 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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