C1742 HCPCS code: Pressure monitoring system, compartmental intramuscular (implantable), continuous, including all components (e.g., introducer, sensor), excludes mobile (wireless) software application
C1742 is the HCPCS Level II code for pressure monitoring system, compartmental intramuscular (implantable), continuous, including all components (e.g., introducer, sensor), excludes mobile (wireless) software application. 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 | D1A — Medical/surgical supplies |
| Added | 2025-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-10-01 |
What changed for C1742
- October 2025: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2025-10-01: C1742 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 C1742?
C1742 is the HCPCS Level II code for pressure monitoring system, compartmental intramuscular (implantable), continuous, including all components (e.g., introducer, sensor), excludes mobile (wireless) software application. Short descriptor: "Pressure sens syst, cont im".
Does Medicare cover C1742?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related C17 codes
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- 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.