HCPCS C8957 Code. Prolonged iv inf, req pump


Table of content for "Prolonged iv inf, req pump" (HCPCS C8957)

General information on the “C8957” code

HCPCS Code: C8957
Long Description: Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump
Short Description: Prolonged iv inf, req pump

Original information is taken from C8957 page

Pricing indicators

Pricing Indicator Code 1: 99 – Value not established
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code 9 : Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established (pricing indicator is '99')

Certification and additional reference information


Statute Number: 1833(t)

Coverage

Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply

Type of service


Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): P6D – Minor procedures - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
Type Of Service 1: 1 – Medical care

Misc information

Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20060101
Code Effective Date: 20060101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code