HCPCS C1876: Non‑coated Non‑covered Stent with Delivery System
HCPCS Level II code C1876 denotes a non-coated, non-covered stent supplied with its delivery system for endovascular implantation. This device-level code matters nationally because it identifies a commonly used implant during peripheral and possibly coronary vascular interventions, influences device reimbursement, supply-chain contracting, and claims processing, and is relevant for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and physician groups managing procedural device costs.
Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise view of what the code represents, payer coverage considerations, and the clinical contexts in which the device is used. The publication provides benchmarks where available, notes on coding and billing practice implications, and a clinical context for endovascular stent placement using a non-coated, non-covered device with delivery system.
This summary equips billing managers, revenue cycle professionals, and clinical leaders with the information needed to identify the code in claims, understand typical sites of service, and anticipate payer interactions. Data not available in the input is noted where relevant.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code C1876 describes a stent, non-coated/non-covered, with delivery system. This item represents an implantable vascular stent supplied together with its delivery system for placement during endovascular procedures. The service type associated with this code is endovascular stent placement, typically performed by interventional cardiology or vascular surgery teams.
The typical site of service for procedures using this device is an inpatient or outpatient hospital setting or an ambulatory surgical center, depending on clinical complexity and payer rules.
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