C2636 HCPCS code: Brachytherapy linear source, non-stranded, palladium-103, per 1 mm
C2636 is the HCPCS Level II code for brachytherapy linear source, non-stranded, palladium-103, per 1 mm. 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 690 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 | I4B |
| Added | 2005-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2007-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 690 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 690 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for C2636
- 2005-01-01: C2636 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 C2636?
C2636 is the HCPCS Level II code for brachytherapy linear source, non-stranded, palladium-103, per 1 mm. Short descriptor: "Brachy linear, non-str,p-103".
Does Medicare cover C2636?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C2636 can be billed per day?
690 on outpatient hospital claims; 690 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.