S2900 HCPCS code: Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
S2900 is the HCPCS Level II code for surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure). Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | S codes — Temporary national codes (non-Medicare) |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2005-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2005-07-01 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
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Covered diagnoses (1,313 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| C40.21 | Malignant neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb | 1 |
| C40.22 | Malignant neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb | 1 |
| C47.21 | Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right lower limb, including hip | 1 |
| C47.22 | Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left lower limb, including hip | 1 |
| C49.20 | Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip | 1 |
| C49.21 | Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip | 1 |
| C49.22 | Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip | 1 |
| D16.21 | Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb | 1 |
| D16.22 | Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb | 1 |
| D21.21 | Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip | 1 |
Showing 10 of 1,313. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for S2900
- 2005-07-01: S2900 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 S2900?
S2900 is the HCPCS Level II code for surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure). Short descriptor: "Robotic surgical system".
Does Medicare cover S2900?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Which diagnoses support coverage for S2900?
Medicare policy articles that cite S2900 list 1,313 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include C40.21 (Malignant neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb), C40.22 (Malignant neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb), C47.21 (Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right lower limb, including hip). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
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Next steps
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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.