C7508 HCPCS code: Percutaneous vertebral augmentations, first lumbar and any additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral bodies, including cavity creations (fracture reductions and bone biopsies included when performed) using mechanical device (e.g., kyphoplasty), unilateral or bilateral cannulations, inclusive of all imaging guidance

C7508 is the HCPCS Level II code for percutaneous vertebral augmentations, first lumbar and any additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral bodies, including cavity creations (fracture reductions and bone biopsies included when performed) using mechanical device (e.g., kyphoplasty), unilateral or bilateral cannulations, inclusive of all imaging guidance. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $4,873.18 per service for C7508 across 61 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 17% from 2023 to 2024 (52 to 61 services). In 2024, about 43 clinicians billed Medicare for C7508 for 61 beneficiaries.

Code details

FieldValue
SectionC codes — Outpatient PPS (hospital outpatient temporary codes)
Coverage codeC — Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator11 — Priced using national relative value units (Physician Fee Schedule)
BETOS categoryP3D
Added2023-01-01
Last action effective2023-01-01

Who bills C7508 (2024)

MeasureValue
Clinicians billing (by place of service)43
Medicare beneficiaries61
States with claims2

Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.

Medicare utilization for C7508, 2023–2024

YearServicesBeneficiariesAvg. allowedAvg. paid
20235249$6,076.13$4,839.58
20246161$6,111.95$4,873.18

States with the most C7508 services (2024)

StateServicesAvg. paid
Florida11$4,796.05
California11$5,648.20

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Claim typeMax units per dayRationale
outpatient hospital claims1Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction
practitioner claims1Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction

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Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code C7508?

C7508 is the HCPCS Level II code for percutaneous vertebral augmentations, first lumbar and any additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral bodies, including cavity creations (fracture reductions and bone biopsies included when performed) using mechanical device (e.g., kyphoplasty), unilateral or bilateral cannulations, inclusive of all imaging guidance. Short descriptor: "Perq lumb&thor vert aug".

How much does Medicare pay for C7508?

In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $4,873.18 per service (average allowed $6,111.95).

Does Medicare cover C7508?

Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

How many units of C7508 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.

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