Placement and removal (if performed) of applicator into breast for intraoperative radiation therapy, add-on to primary breast procedure
Code effective Jan 01, 2014
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C9726 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Placement and removal (if performed) of applicator into breast for intraoperative radiation therapy, add-on to primary breast procedure or (Rxt breast appl place/remov) for short. HCPCS C9726 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Therapeutic radiology.
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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 | C9726 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
53 - Statute
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Statute number | 1833(T) |
| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | P7A - Oncology - radiation therapy |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 6 - Therapeutic radiology |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2014 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2006 |
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