HCPCS Code C9771

Nasal/sinus endoscopy, cryoablation nasal tissue(s) and/or nerve(s), unilateral or bilateral
Code effective Jan 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C9771 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Nasal/sinus endoscopy, cryoablation nasal tissue(s) and/or nerve(s), unilateral or bilateral or (Nsl/sins cryo post nasal tis) for short. HCPCS C9771 has been effective since 01/01/2024 and applies to Surgery.

HCPCS Code Details - C9771

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C9771
Description

Long description:
Nasal/sinus endoscopy, cryoablation nasal tissue(s) and/or nerve(s), unilateral or bilateral

Short description:
Nsl/sins cryo post nasal tis

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 P5E - Ambulatory procedures - other
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, 2021
Termination date Dec 31, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS C9770 · Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach, with subretinal injection of pharmacologic/biologic agent

  • HCPCS C9772 · Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies), with intravascular lithotripsy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performed

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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