--- title: List of New C Codes for ASC Reporting description: CMS instituted the use of C code to better facilitate ASC coding and billing. Report the C‐codes with Category I CPT codes. OPPS Status Indicator E1 will allow additional payment for packed services for ASC. image: https://hiacode.com/hubfs/C%20Codes%20for%20ASC%20Reporting-1.jpg --- # List of New C Codes for ASC Reporting ![Pat Maccariella-Hafey, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS‑P, CIRCC, Retired Executive Director of Education](https://hiacode.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pat-2-e1494921947277-May-12-2022-07-08-29-71-PM.png) [Pat Maccariella-Hafey, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS‑P, CIRCC, Retired Executive Director of Education](https://hiacode.com/blog/author/pat-maccariella-hafey) Jan 31, 2023 [Industry News](https://hiacode.com/blog/tag/industry-news) [Medical Coding Tips](https://hiacode.com/blog/tag/medical-coding-tips) [Annual Code Updates](https://hiacode.com/blog/tag/annual-code-updates) ![C Codes for ASC Reporting](https://hiacode.com/hubfs/C%20Codes%20for%20ASC%20Reporting-1.jpg) - Share on: - [![](https://hiacode.com/hubfs/Facebook%20svg.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://hiacode.com/blog/c-codes-for-asc-reporting) - [![](https://hiacode.com/hs-fs/hubfs/twitter.png?width=32&height=32&name=twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://hiacode.com/blog/c-codes-for-asc-reporting) - [![](https://hiacode.com/hubfs/LinkedIn%20svg.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://hiacode.com/blog/c-codes-for-asc-reporting) - [![](https://hiacode.com/hubfs/mdi_email.svg)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://hiacode.com/blog/c-codes-for-asc-reporting%20&body=Check%20out%20https://hiacode.com/blog/c-codes-for-asc-reporting&media=https://learn.hiacode.com/hubfs/C%20Codes%20for%20ASC%20Reporting-1.jpg) - ![](https://hiacode.com/hubfs/entypo_link.svg) copied On December 21, CMS released the following Transmittal 11762 with new C codes to be used by ASCs (Ambulatory Surgery Centers): [https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r11762cp.pdf](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r11762cp.pdf)    **Please note these C codes are for ASC coding only! ** Note, this information is for those responsible for adding or checking the C codes on the ASC claim.Usually coders do not have to do this however auditors (and sometimes coders)  may be asked to verify them. The C series of HCPCS (“C codes”) reports drug, biological, and device codes that must be used by ASCs and/or Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) hospitals for reporting facility (technical) services. ## What are the new C codes? CMS instituted the use of C code to better facilitate ASC coding and billing. **Report the C **codes with Category I CPT codes. OPPS Status Indicator E1 will allow additional payment for packed services for ASC. The following twenty-six new procedures are separately payable in the ASC setting and became effective on January 1, 2023 for ASC coding of Medicare patients that are reported **IN ADDITION TO THE CPT I PROCEDURE CODE.** Some other payors may have adopted them as well so facilities may want to check with their payors. For example, at an ASC, code C7519 Catheter placement in coronary artery(ies) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation, with catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) including intraprocedural injection(s) for bypass graft angiography with intravascular doppler velocity and/or pressure derived coronary flow reserve measurement (initial coronary vessel or graft) during coronary angiography including pharmacologically induced stress **would be reported with codes 93455, +93571‐ +93572.   The Transmittal R11762CP at link above will give the Primary and secondary HCPCS codes that the C codes should be reported with.** ### C7533 Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, single major coronary artery or branch with transcatheter placement of radiation delivery device for subsequent coronary intravascular brachytherapy ### C7534 Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(ies), unilateral, with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed with intravascular ultrasound (initial noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7535 Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(ies), unilateral, with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed, with intravascular ultrasound (initial noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7537 Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with atrial transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) ### C7538 Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with ventricular transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) ### C7539 Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with atrial and ventricular transvenous electrode(s), with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) ### C7540 Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator, dual lead system, with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) ### C7541 Diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s) ### C7542 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biopsy, single or multiple, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s) ### C7543 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s) ### C7544 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s), with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s) ### C7545 Percutaneous exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), with removal of calculi/debris from biliary duct(s) and/or gallbladder, including destruction of calculi by any method (eg, mechanical, electrohydraulic, lithotripsy) when performed, including diagnostic cholangiography(ies) when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7546 Removal and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including imaging guidance and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7547 Convert nephrostomy catheter to nephroureteral catheter, percutaneous via pre-existing nephrostomy tract, with ureteral stricture balloon dilatation, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7548 Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7549 Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation ### C7550 Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(ies) with adjunctive blue light cystoscopy with fluorescent imaging agent ### C7551 Excision of major peripheral nerve neuroma, except sciatic, with implantation of nerve end into bone or muscle ### C7552 Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation; with catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) including intraprocedural injection(s) for bypass graft angiography and right heart catheterization with intravascular doppler velocity and/or pressure derived coronary flow reserve measurement (coronary vessel or graft) during coronary angiography including pharmacologically induced stress, initial vessel ### C7553 Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation; with right and left heart catheterization including intraprocedural injection(s) for left ventriculography, when performed, catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) with bypass graft angiography with pharmacologic agent administration (eg, inhaled nitric oxide, intravenous infusion of nitroprusside, dobutamine, milrinone, or other agent) including assessing hemodynamic measurements before, during, after and repeat pharmacologic agent administration, when performed ### C7554 Cystourethroscopy with adjunctive blue light cystoscopy with fluorescent imaging agent ### C7555 Thyroidectomy, total or complete with parathyroid autotransplantation ### C7900 Service for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, initial 15-29 minutes, provided remotely by hospital staff who are licensed to provide mental health services under applicable state law(s), when the patient is in their home, and there is no associated professional service ### C7901 Service for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, initial 30-60 minutes, provided remotely by hospital staff who are licensed to provided mental health services under applicable state law(s), when the patient is in their home, and there is no associated professional service ### C7902 Service for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health or substance 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