C1609 HCPCS code: Vertebral device, motion-preserving, with screw fixation
C1609 is the HCPCS Level II code for vertebral device, motion-preserving, with screw fixation. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | C codes — Outpatient PPS (hospital outpatient temporary codes) |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 53 |
| BETOS category | P1G |
| Added | 2026-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-07-01 |
What changed for C1609
- July 2026: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2026-07-01: C1609 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C1609?
C1609 is the HCPCS Level II code for vertebral device, motion-preserving, with screw fixation. Short descriptor: "Vert dev motion-preserv".
Does Medicare cover C1609?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.