HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C9753Destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, each additional vertebral body, including imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy), lumbar/sacrum (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Terminated 12/31/2021
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C9753
C9753 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve, each additional vertebral body, including imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy), lumbar/sacrum (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2019, and its current record took effect 01/01/2022.
It was terminated on 12/31/2021 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
- Intraosseous destruct add'l
- Date added
- 01/01/2019
- Action effective
- 01/01/2022
- Termination date
- 12/31/2021
- BETOS
- P5B
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Common questions about C9753
Is HCPCS C9753 still valid?
- No. C9753 was terminated on 12/31/2021.
Does Medicare cover C9753?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.