C9016 HCPCS code: Injection, triptorelin extended release, 3.75 mg
C9016 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, triptorelin extended release, 3.75 mg. CMS terminated C9016 on 2018-12-31; 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 | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2018-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2019-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2018-12-31 |
What changed for C9016
- 2018-01-01: C9016 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 C9016?
C9016 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, triptorelin extended release, 3.75 mg. Short descriptor: "Inj, triptorelin ext rel".
Does Medicare cover C9016?
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 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.