HCPCS Code C7543

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, 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

C7543 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s) or (Ercp w/otomy, pancreatoscopy) for short. HCPCS C7543 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Surgery.

HCPCS Code Details - C7543

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C7543
Description

Long description:
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)

Short description:
Ercp w/otomy, pancreatoscopy

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
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

See also

  • HCPCS C7542 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with biopsy, single or multiple, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)

  • HCPCS C7544 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s), with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)

  • HCPCS C7560 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s) and endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s)

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