HCPCS C1738
Power endo us-guid bx dev
HCPCS C1738 at a glance
- Code
- C1738
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Power endo us-guid bx dev
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code C1738?
HCPCS C1738 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Power endo us-guid bx dev". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS C1738 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C1738 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS C1738 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.