HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C7556Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, with bronchial alveolar lavage and transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (ebus) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s), including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C7556
C7556 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, with bronchial alveolar lavage and transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (ebus) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s), including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Bronch lavage w/ebus
- Date added
- 01/01/2024
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- P8F
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Common questions about C7556
Is HCPCS C7556 still valid?
- Yes. C7556 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C7556?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.