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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.
Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation; with right and left heart catheterization including intraprocedural injection(s) for left ventriculography, when performed, catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) with bypass graft angiography with pharmacologic agent administration (eg, inhaled nitric oxide, intravenous infusion of nitroprusside, dobutamine, milrinone, or other agent) including assessing hemodynamic measurements before, during, after and repeat pharmacologic agent administration, when performed
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Outpatient PPS Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for C7553 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C7553 by major payers:
$995.77
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$8,296.15
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HCPCS C7553
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Ochsner Medical Center
$13,999.00Published rateCentral Louisiana Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, LLC
$2,125.00Published rateAdvanced Surgery Center Of Metairie LLC
Advanced Surgery Center Of Metairie
$983.00Published rateHospital Service District No 2 Of Parish Of Beauregard State Of La, Beauregard Memorial Hospital
West Louisiana Health Services Inc
$582.00Published rateSsl Endoscopy Center LLC, Avala Surgery Center
Ssl Endoscopy Center LLC
$269.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS C7553 vs. Other Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures Codes
The HCPCS C7553 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 C7553 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C7552-HCPCS | Moderate | Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation; with catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) including intraprocedural injection(s) for bypass graft angiography and right heart catheterization with intravascular doppler velocity and/or pressure derived coronary flow reserve measurement (coronary vessel or graft) during coronary angiography including pharmacologically induced stress, initial vessel |
| C7553-HCPCS | Moderate | Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation; with right and left heart catheterization including intraprocedural injection(s) for left ventriculography, when performed, catheter placement(s) in bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous grafts) with bypass graft angiography with pharmacologic agent administration (eg, inhaled nitric oxide, intravenous infusion of nitroprusside, dobutamine, milrinone, or other agent) including assessing hemodynamic measurements before, during, after and repeat pharmacologic agent administration, when performed |
| C7554-HCPCS | Low | Cystourethroscopy with adjunctive blue light cystoscopy with fluorescent imaging agent |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C7553. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C7553 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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Provider Type
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