HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C1738Powered, single-use (i.e. disposable) endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy device
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C1738
C1738 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing powered, single-use (i.e. disposable) endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy device.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2025.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Power endo us-guid bx dev
- Date added
- 01/01/2025
- Action effective
- 01/01/2025
- BETOS
- P8I
Related C17xx codes
- C1713Anchor/screw for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to-bone (implantable)
- C1714Catheter, transluminal atherectomy, directional
- C1715Brachytherapy needle
- C1716Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source
- C1717Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, high dose rate iridium-192, per source
- C1719Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, non-high dose rate iridium-192, per source
- C1721Cardioverter-defibrillator, dual chamber (implantable)
- C1722Cardioverter-defibrillator, single chamber (implantable)
- C1724Catheter, transluminal atherectomy, rotational
- C1725Catheter, transluminal angioplasty, non-laser (may include guidance, infusion/perfusion capability)
- C1726Catheter, balloon dilatation, non-vascular
- C1727Catheter, balloon tissue dissector, non-vascular (insertable)
Common questions about C1738
Is HCPCS C1738 still valid?
- Yes. C1738 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C1738?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.