C1741 HCPCS code: Anchor/screw for bone fixation, absorbable (implantable)
C1741 is the HCPCS Level II code for anchor/screw for bone fixation, absorbable (implantable). 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 | P3D |
| Added | 2025-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-10-01 |
What changed for C1741
- October 2025: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2025-10-01: C1741 added to HCPCS Level II
- 2025-10-01: Last CMS action: code added
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C1741?
C1741 is the HCPCS Level II code for anchor/screw for bone fixation, absorbable (implantable). Short descriptor: "Anchor/screw bone absorb".
Does Medicare cover C1741?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related C17 codes
- C1713 — Anchor/screw for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to-bone (implantable)
- C1714 — Catheter, transluminal atherectomy, directional
- C1715 — Brachytherapy needle
- C1716 — Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source
- C1717 — Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate iridium-192, 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)
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; 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.