HCPCS C1885
Cath, translumin angio laser
HCPCS C1885 at a glance
- Code
- C1885
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cath, translumin angio laser
- 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 C1885?
HCPCS C1885 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Cath, translumin angio laser". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS C1885 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C1885 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 C1885 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.