HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C1749Endoscope, retrograde imaging/illumination colonoscope device (implantable)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C1749
C1749 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing endoscope, retrograde imaging/illumination colonoscope device (implantable).
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2010.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Endo, colon, retro imaging
- Date added
- 10/01/2010
- Action effective
- 10/01/2010
- BETOS
- D1A
Related C17xx codes
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- 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 C1749
Is HCPCS C1749 still valid?
- Yes. C1749 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C1749?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.