HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C9048Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg
Terminated 09/30/2019
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C9048
C9048 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2019, and its current record took effect 10/01/2019.
It was terminated on 09/30/2019 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
- Dexamethasone ophth insert
- Date added
- 07/01/2019
- Action effective
- 10/01/2019
- Termination date
- 09/30/2019
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about C9048
Is HCPCS C9048 still valid?
- No. C9048 was terminated on 09/30/2019.
Does Medicare cover C9048?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.