C8957 HCPCS code: Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump
C8957 is the HCPCS Level II code for intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump. 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 | 99 |
| BETOS category | P6D |
| Added | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2006-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | CMS Policy |
| practitioner claims | 2 | CMS Policy |
What changed for C8957
- 2006-01-01: C8957 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 C8957?
C8957 is the HCPCS Level II code for intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump. Short descriptor: "Prolonged iv inf, req pump".
Does Medicare cover C8957?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C8957 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- C8904 — Magnetic resonance imaging without contrast, breast; unilateral
- C8905 — Magnetic resonance imaging without contrast followed by with contrast, breast; unilateral
- C8906 — Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast, breast; bilateral
- C8907 — Magnetic resonance imaging without contrast, breast; bilateral
- C8908 — Magnetic resonance imaging without contrast followed by with contrast, breast; bilateral
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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.