C8957 Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump
Short descriptor: Prolonged iv inf, req pump
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C8957 is the HCPCS Level II code for Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump (2026). It belongs to Section C — Outpatient PPS (Hospital). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Value not established.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Section
- C: Outpatient PPS (Hospital)
- Medicare Coverage
- Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
- Part B Pricing
- Value not established (indicator 99)
- Type of Service
- Medical care
- Effective Date
- 2006-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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