Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump
Code effective Jan 01, 2006
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C8957 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump or (Prolonged iv inf, req pump) for short. HCPCS C8957 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Medical care.
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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 | C8957 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
99 - Value not established
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
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| Statute number | 1833(t) |
| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | P6D - Minor procedures - other (non-Medicare fee schedule) |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 1 - Medical care |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2006 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2006 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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