C1717 HCPCS code: Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate iridium-192, per source
C1717 is the HCPCS Level II code for brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate iridium-192, per source. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 10 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
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 | I4B |
| Added | 2001-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-04-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 10 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 10 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for C1717
- 2001-04-01: C1717 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 C1717?
C1717 is the HCPCS Level II code for brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate iridium-192, per source. Short descriptor: "Brachytx, non-str,hdr ir-192".
Does Medicare cover C1717?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C1717 can be billed per day?
10 on outpatient hospital claims; 10 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related C17 codes
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- C1714 — Catheter, transluminal atherectomy, directional
- C1715 — Brachytherapy needle
- C1716 — Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source
- C1719 — Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, non-high dose rate iridium-192, per source
- C1721 — Cardioverter-defibrillator, dual chamber (implantable)
- C1722 — Cardioverter-defibrillator, single chamber (implantable)
- C1724 — Catheter, transluminal atherectomy, rotational
- C1725 — Catheter, transluminal angioplasty, non-laser (may include guidance, infusion/perfusion capability)
- C1726 — Catheter, balloon dilatation, non-vascular
- C1727 — Catheter, balloon tissue dissector, non-vascular (insertable)
- C1728 — Catheter, brachytherapy seed administration
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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.