HCPCS Code C9756

Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic mapping of lymph node(s) (sentinel or tumor draining) with administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Code effective Jul 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C9756 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic mapping of lymph node(s) (sentinel or tumor draining) with administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) or (Fluorescence lymph map w/icg) for short. HCPCS C9756 has been effective since 07/01/2019 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.


HCPCS Code Details - C9756

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C9756
Description

Long description:
Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic mapping of lymph node(s) (sentinel or tumor draining) with administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Short description:
Fluorescence lymph map w/icg

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute number 1833(t)
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code I4B - Imaging/procedure - other
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jul 01, 2019
Date added Added Jul 01, 2019

See also

  • HCPCS C9755 · Creation of arteriovenous fistula, percutaneous using magnetic-guided arterial and venous catheters and radiofrequency energy, including flow-directing procedures (e.g., vascular coil embolization with radiologic supervision and interpretation, when performed) and fistulogram(s), angiography, venography, and/or ultrasound, with radiologic supervision and interpretation, when performed

  • HCPCS C9776 · Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging of major extra-hepatic bile duct(s) (e.g., cystic duct, common bile duct and common hepatic duct) with intravenous administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

  • HCPCS C9757 · Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and excision of herniated intervertebral disc, and repair of annular defect with implantation of bone anchored annular closure device, including annular defect measurement, alignment and sizing assessment, and image guidance; 1 interspace, lumbar

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