C9767 HCPCS code: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed

C9767 is the HCPCS Level II code for revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $9,171.85 per service for C9767 across 44 services. 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. Medicare volume rose 175% from 2022 to 2024 (16 to 44 services). In 2024, about 9 clinicians billed Medicare for C9767 for 34 beneficiaries.

Code details

FieldValue
SectionC codes — Outpatient PPS (hospital outpatient temporary codes)
Coverage codeD — Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator53
BETOS categoryP2F
Added2020-07-01
Last action effective2020-07-01

Who bills C9767 (2024)

MeasureValue
Clinicians billing (by place of service)9
Medicare beneficiaries34
States with claims1

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Medicare utilization for C9767, 2022–2024

YearServicesBeneficiariesAvg. allowedAvg. paid
20221614$12,148.96$9,694.97
20232019$12,046.31$9,575.78
20244434$11,517.06$9,171.85

States with the most C9767 services (2024)

StateServicesAvg. paid
Kansas26$8,760.12

NCCI unit limits (MUE)

Claim typeMax units per dayRationale
outpatient hospital claims2Nature of Service/Procedure
practitioner claims2Nature of Service/Procedure

Medicare policy articles for this code

Covered diagnoses (212 ICD-10-CM codes)

The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:

ICD-10-CMDiagnosisArticles listing it
I70.201Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, right leg1
I70.202Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, left leg1
I70.208Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, other extremity1
I70.211Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg1
I70.212Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg1
I70.213Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs1
I70.218Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, other extremity1
I70.221Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg1
I70.222Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, left leg1
I70.223Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, bilateral legs1

Showing 10 of 212. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code C9767?

C9767 is the HCPCS Level II code for revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed. Short descriptor: "Revasc lithotrip-stent-ather".

How much does Medicare pay for C9767?

In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $9,171.85 per service (average allowed $11,517.06).

Does Medicare cover C9767?

Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.

Which diagnoses support coverage for C9767?

Medicare policy articles that cite C9767 list 212 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include I70.201 (Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, right leg), I70.202 (Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, left leg), I70.208 (Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, other extremity). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.

How many units of C9767 can be billed per day?

2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 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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