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HCPCS Level II/C-Codes/C8005

C8005 HCPCS Level II Code: 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)

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Pricing indicator: 53
  • BETOS: P8F — Endoscopy - bronchoscopy
  • Last CMS action effective: April 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

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) is a HCPCS Level II code (C8005). CMS assigns coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Short description: Pef bronch ablt 3d nav ebus.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to C8005 in its code family, with their registry titles.

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  • 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