C1888 HCPCS code: Catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable)
C1888 is the HCPCS Level II code for catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable). 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 | 2002-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
What changed for C1888
- 2002-07-01: C1888 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 C1888?
C1888 is the HCPCS Level II code for catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable). Short descriptor: "Endovas non-cardiac abl cath".
Does Medicare cover C1888?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C1888 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.