C1822 HCPCS code: Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system
C1822 is the HCPCS Level II code for generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system. 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 2 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 | D1A — Medical/surgical supplies |
| Added | 2016-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2018-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for C1822
- 2016-01-01: C1822 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 C1822?
C1822 is the HCPCS Level II code for generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system. Short descriptor: "Gen, neuro, hf, rechg bat".
Does Medicare cover C1822?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C1822 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- C1818 — Integrated keratoprosthesis
- C1819 — Surgical tissue localization and excision device (implantable)
- C1820 — Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system
- C1821 — Interspinous process distraction device (implantable)
- C1823 — Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), non-rechargeable, with transvenous sensing and stimulation leads
- C1824 — Generator, cardiac contractility modulation (implantable)
- C1825 — Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), non-rechargeable with carotid sinus baroreceptor stimulation lead(s)
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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.