HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C9164Cantharidin for topical administration, 0.7%, single unit dose applicator (3.2 mg)
Terminated 03/31/2024
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C9164
C9164 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing cantharidin for topical administration, 0.7%, single unit dose applicator (3.2 mg).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2024, and its current record took effect 04/01/2024.
It was terminated on 03/31/2024 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
- Cantharidin top, applicator
- Date added
- 01/01/2024
- Action effective
- 04/01/2024
- Termination date
- 03/31/2024
- BETOS
- O1E
Related C91xx codes
Common questions about C9164
Is HCPCS C9164 still valid?
- No. C9164 was terminated on 03/31/2024.
Does Medicare cover C9164?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.