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HCPCS Level II/C-Codes/C8000

C8000 HCPCS Level II Code: Support device, extravascular, for arteriovenous fistula (implantable)

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Pricing indicator: 53
  • BETOS: P1G — Major procedure - other
  • Last CMS action effective: January 1, 2025

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Support device, extravascular, for arteriovenous fistula (implantable) is a HCPCS Level II code (C8000). CMS assigns coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Short description: Suprt dev, a-v fistula, imp.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to C8000 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • C8001 — 3d anatomical segmentation imaging for preoperative planning, data preparation and transmission, obtained from previous diagnostic computed tomographic or magnetic resonance examination of the same anatomy
  • C8002 — Preparation of skin cell suspension autograft, automated, including all enzymatic processing and device components (do not report with manual suspension preparation)
  • C8003 — Implantation of medial knee extraarticular implantable shock absorber spanning the knee joint from distal femur to proximal tibia, open, includes measurements, positioning and adjustments, with imaging guidance (e.g., fluoroscopy)
  • C8004 — Simulation angiogram with use of a pressure-generating catheter (e.g., one-way valve, intermittently occluding), inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the angiogram, for subsequent therapeutic radioembolization of tumors
  • C8005 — Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, non-thermal transbronchial ablation of lesion(s) by pulsed electric field (pef) energy, including fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guidance, when performed, with computed tomography acquisition(s) and 3d rendering, computer-assisted, image-guided navigation, and endobronchial ultrasound (ebus) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (e.g., aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]) of lung(s) and all mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures, and therapeutic intervention(s)
  • C8006 — Insertion of pleural-peritoneal shunt with intercostal pump chamber, including imaging, injection(s) of contrast with radiological supervision and interpretation, when performed
  • C8007 — Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array and pulse generator, not requiring insertion of a separate distal respiratory sensor electrode or electrode array
  • C8008 — Revision or replacement of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array including connection to existing pulse generator
  • C8009 — Removal of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator array and pulse generator
  • C8010 — Percutaneous placement of permanent common carotid embolic protection device, including all system components and imaging guidance; bilateral