HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C1609Vertebral device, motion-preserving, with screw fixation
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C1609
C1609 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing vertebral device, motion-preserving, with screw fixation.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2026.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Vert dev motion-preserv
- Date added
- 07/01/2026
- Action effective
- 07/01/2026
- BETOS
- P1G
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Common questions about C1609
Is HCPCS C1609 still valid?
- Yes. C1609 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C1609?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.