HCPCS C9781
Arthro/shoul surg; with spacer
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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HCPCS C9781 at a glance
- Code
- C9781
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Arthro/shoul surg; w/spacer
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $10,217.78 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code C9781?
HCPCS C9781 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for Arthro/shoul surg; with spacer. Its official short descriptor is "Arthro/shoul surg; w/spacer". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS C9781 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C9781 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS C9781 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C9781?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C9781 is $10,217.78 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.