2025 HCPCS code C1889
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Assorted Devices, Implants, and Systems - C1760-C2615 C1713-C9899: Assorted Devices, Implants, and Systems Feed
Implantable/insertable device, not otherwise classified.
Medical necessity for the device should be supported by the patient's diagnosis and the clinical indication for the procedure in which the device is used.
Use this code for implantable or insertable devices placed during a procedure when no other HCPCS code applies. The device must have received FDA marketing authorization or an FDA investigational device exemption and be classified as a Category B device.
In simple words: This code is used for implantable or insertable medical devices when there's no specific code for that particular device.
This code represents an implantable or insertable device used in a procedure when a more specific HCPCS code is not available.
Example 1: A surgeon uses a novel bioabsorbable implant during a laparoscopic procedure.As there isn't a specific HCPCS code for this new implant, C1889 is used., A patient receives a temporary tissue expander for breast reconstruction. The specific type of expander used doesn't have its own HCPCS code, so C1889 is reported., A new type of bone graft material is used during spinal fusion surgery. In the absence of a specific code for this material, C1889 is used to report the device.
Documentation should clearly identify the device used, including the product name, manufacturer, and any relevant specifications. The procedure note should also confirm the device's implantation or insertion.
** For accurate reporting and reimbursement, it's crucial to verify the device's FDA status and confirm the absence of a more specific HCPCS code.Consulting with the device manufacturer or internal resources can be helpful in determining the appropriate code.
- Revenue Code: 270 (Medical/Surgical Supplies)
- Payment Status: Packaged into payment for other services
- Specialties:Various surgical specialties, depending on the procedure and type of device.
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center