Endoscopic outlet reduction, gastric pouch application, with endoscopy and intraluminal tube insertion, if performed, including all system and tissue anchoring components
Code effective Jan 01, 2026
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C9785 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Endoscopic outlet reduction, gastric pouch application, with endoscopy and intraluminal tube insertion, if performed, including all system and tissue anchoring components or (Endo outlet restrict w/tube) for short. HCPCS C9785 has been effective since 01/01/2026 and applies to Surgery.
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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 | C9785 |
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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 |
| ASC payment group code | Effective Jan 01, 2026 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center. |
| BETOS2 code | P1G - Major procedure - Other |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 2 - Surgery |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2026 |
| Date added | Added Jul 01, 2023 |
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