HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C8003Implantation of medial knee extraarticular implantable shock absorber spanning the knee joint from distal femur to proximal tibia, open, includes measurements, positioning and adjustments, with imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C8003
C8003 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing implantation of medial knee extraarticular implantable shock absorber spanning the knee joint from distal femur to proximal tibia, open, includes measurements, positioning and adjustments, with imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2025.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Imp extar knee shck absrb
- Date added
- 01/01/2025
- Action effective
- 01/01/2025
- BETOS
- P3D
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Common questions about C8003
Is HCPCS C8003 still valid?
- Yes. C8003 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C8003?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.