Advanced Search

HCPCS Code for Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system. C1820

HCPCS code C1820 for Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system. as maintained by CMS falls under Assorted Devices, Implants, and Systems .

Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

Request a Demo 14 Day Free Trial Buy Now

Official Long Descriptor

Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system.

Crosswalks

Tabs
Match supply and drug codes in a snap. View corresponding CPT® codes and their definitions.

Compliance Tools

Tabs
Subscribers see the ICD-10-CM codes a contractor allows and full LCD policy text on the same website.
Protect Part B Payments by complying with Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits. Subscribers see the full list of column 2 codes for the searched HCPCS code.

Forum

Have a question about HCPCS Code C1820 ? Start a discussion here
Spinal Neurostimulator
[QUOTE="spahutski, post: 411299, member: 142262"] [B]billing in ASC[/B] trial stimulators Medicare 63650 x 2, second line needs a 76 modifier, each line is paid at 100%, for stimulators there is not ... [ Read More ]
Spinal Neurostimulator
[b]billing in ASC[/b] trial stimulators Medicare 63650 x 2, second line needs a 76 modifier, each line is paid at 100%, for stimulators there is not a 50% write off for second line. ... [ Read More ]
Stimulator Replacement
1. Fluoroscopy is inherent and inclusive stimulator types of procedure. It is not separately reportable. CPT 77003 would not be reported. 2. CPT 95972 has specific requirements. The main thing to con... [ Read More ]
Stimulator Replacement
Hello all, My provider did a replacement of a neurostimulator at an ASC and was wondering if the coding is correct? Here's the report: Postoperative Diagnoses: 1. Lumbago. 2. Peripheral nerve stimu... [ Read More ]
Billing L codes and ASCs
I have a client that says ASCs only use L codes to bill for their supplies. Is this true? I'm trying to bill for an implant and they say L8679, and I say C1820 because that's what the manufacturer sai... [ Read More ]
Spinal cord Stimulator
(These are my opinions and should not be construed as being the final authority. Other opinions may vary.) 63685 63650 63650-59 C1778-GY (invoice cost of leads) C1820-GY (invoice cost of IPG) These ... [ Read More ]
Coding for Neurostimulator Trial
C1778 - neurostim lead (trial) C1897 - neurostim lead (implant) C1767 - generator (non-rechargeable) C1820 - generator (re-chargeable) Medicare does have LCD requirements for this procedure. If cond... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    Read a HCPCS Coding Clinic® article by subscribing today.

    Latest News

    OIG Says Health Net Misreported Dx Codes
    The Medicare Advantage organization says they are being held to unreasonable standards. Health Net of California Inc. was recently called out by the Office of Inspector General OIG for failing to subm... [ Read More ]
    Minimize and Maximize Widgets to Customize Codify
    Reduce the clutter on your home page with one click. Codify offers a lot of tools on its home page but you dont always want all of them expanded at once. There is a simple way to maximize the tools yo... [ Read More ]
    Exploring the Financial Impact of Audits
    Strategies for unlocking a dialogue with physicians. As auditors we bridge the gap between medical coding accuracy and financial stability in healthcare organizations. Its our role to knock on the doo... [ Read More ]
    Go Sober for October
    Encourage patients to take stock of their relationship with alcohol. From Dry January and Dry July to Sober September and Sober October the monthlong abstinence trend of shunning alcohol has gained gr... [ Read More ]
    Member of the Month: Jennifer Lavoie
    Meet a member who never stops learning and growing. Each month AAPC selects a member who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities. This month weve chosen Jennifer Lavoie RN CPC. Lavoie has enjoyed ... [ Read More ]
    View All News