HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C8010Percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device, including all system components and imaging guidance; bilateral
Terminated 09/30/2026
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C8010
C8010 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device, including all system components and imaging guidance; bilateral.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2026, and its current record took effect 10/01/2026.
It was terminated on 09/30/2026 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Pc plm pm c ctd emb prtc
- Date added
- 04/01/2026
- Action effective
- 10/01/2026
- Termination date
- 09/30/2026
- BETOS
- P1G
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Common questions about C8010
Is HCPCS C8010 still valid?
- No. C8010 was terminated on 09/30/2026.
Does Medicare cover C8010?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.