C1982 HCPCS code: Catheter, pressure-generating, (e.g., one-way valve, intermittently occlusive)
C1982 is the HCPCS Level II code for catheter, pressure-generating, (e.g., one-way valve, intermittently occlusive). 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 1 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 | 2020-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-10-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
What changed for C1982
- October 2025: Descriptor revised (Was: Catheter, pressure-generating, one-way valve, intermittently occlusive)
- 2025-10-01: Last CMS action: long description changed
- 2020-01-01: C1982 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 C1982?
C1982 is the HCPCS Level II code for catheter, pressure-generating, (e.g., one-way valve, intermittently occlusive). Short descriptor: "Cath, pressure,valve-occlu".
Does Medicare cover C1982?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C1982 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 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.