HCPCS C1773
Ret dev, insertable
HCPCS C1773 at a glance
- Code
- C1773
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ret dev, insertable
- 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 C1773?
HCPCS C1773 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Ret dev, insertable". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS C1773 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C1773 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 C1773 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.