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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, diagnostic with cell washing(s) when performed, with computer-assisted image-guided navigation, including fluoroscopic guidance when performed
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Outpatient PPS Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C7509 by major payers:
$211.34
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$5,309.63
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HCPCS C7509
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc
$18,882.00Published rateUniversity Healthcare System, L.C., Tulane Lakeside Hospital
Lcmc Health Holdings Inc
$5,848.00Published rateSurgical Specialty Center, LLC
Surgical Specialty Center LLC
$950.00Published rateAlexandria Ambulatory Surgery Center Lp, Alexandria Heart & Vascular Surgery Center
$572.00Published rateSouthern Surgical Center, LLC
Southern Surgical Center LLC
$275.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS C7509 vs. Other Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures Codes
The HCPCS C7509 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS C7509 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C7508-HCPCS | High | Percutaneous vertebral augmentations, first lumbar and any additional thoracic or lumbar vertebral bodies, including cavity creations (fracture reductions and bone biopsies included when performed) using mechanical device (eg, kyphoplasty), unilateral or bilateral cannulations, inclusive of all imaging guidance |
| C7509-HCPCS | Moderate | Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, diagnostic with cell washing(s) when performed, with computer-assisted image-guided navigation, including fluoroscopic guidance when performed |
| C7510-HCPCS | Moderate | Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, with bronchial alveolar lavage(s), with computer-assisted image-guided navigation, including fluoroscopic guidance when performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C7509. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C7509 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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