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HCPCS Level II/C-Codes/C8012

C8012 HCPCS Level II Code: Revision or replacement of hypoglossal nerve(s) neurostimulator electrode array(s) and receiver

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment (CMS coverage code C)
  • Pricing indicator: 11
  • BETOS: P1G
  • Effective: January 1, 2026

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

Revision or replacement of hypoglossal nerve(s) neurostimulator electrode array(s) and receiver is a HCPCS Level II code (C8012). CMS assigns coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Short description: Rv/rpl hpgls ns ary rec.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to C8012 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • C8011 — Open implantation of hypoglossal nerve(s) neurostimulator electrode array(s) and receiver, including external power source and all system components
  • C8013 — Removal of hypoglossal nerve(s) neurostimulator electrode array(s) and receiver
  • C8014 — Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy, with lithotripsy, including use of a suction enabled ureteral access sheath, with irrigation (if performed)