C codes

HCPCS codes that include device categories, new technology procedures, and drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals that do not have other HCPCS assigned.

CA

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating the procedure is payable only in the inpatient setting but the patient was seen as an emergency (outpatient) and expired before admission to the facility as an inpatient.

CB

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a service is ordered by a renal dialysis facility (RDF) physician because of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but service is not part of the composite rate and is separately reimbursable. The patient must be admitted to a Medicare Part A stay in the skilled nursing facility.

CD

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating AMCC test for end-stage renal disease or MCP MD.

CE

1. HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating medical necessity AMCC test separate reimbursement. 2. Abbreviation for covered entity. See covered entity (CE) . 3. Abbreviation for consultative examiner. See consultative examiner (CE). 4. Abbreviation for continuing education. See continuing education (CE).

CG

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating innovator drug dispensed.