HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C9738Adjunctive blue light cystoscopy with fluorescent imaging agent (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C9738
C9738 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing adjunctive blue light cystoscopy with fluorescent imaging agent (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2018.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Blue light cysto imag agent
- Date added
- 01/01/2018
- Action effective
- 01/01/2018
- BETOS
- I1F
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Common questions about C9738
Is HCPCS C9738 still valid?
- Yes. C9738 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C9738?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.