C8010 HCPCS code: Percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device, including all system components and imaging guidance; bilateral
C8010 is the HCPCS Level II code for percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device, including all system components and imaging guidance; bilateral. CMS terminated C8010 on 2026-09-30; do not bill it for later dates of service. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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 | P1G |
| Added | 2026-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-10-01 |
| Terminated | 2026-09-30 |
What changed for C8010
- April 2026: Code appears in this HCPCS release
- 2026-10-01: Last CMS action: code discontinued
- 2026-04-01: C8010 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 C8010?
C8010 is the HCPCS Level II code for percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device, including all system components and imaging guidance; bilateral. Short descriptor: "Pc plm pm c ctd emb prtc".
Does Medicare cover C8010?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.