HCPCS C9779
Esd endoscopy or colonoscopy
HCPCS C9779 at a glance
- Code
- C9779
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Esd endoscopy or colonoscopy
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,986.55 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code C9779?
HCPCS C9779 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Esd endoscopy or colonoscopy". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS C9779 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C9779 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS C9779 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C9779?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C9779 is $1,986.55 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.