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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Percutaneous transluminal revascularization of acute total/subtotal occlusion during acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery or coronary artery bypass graft, any combination of drug-eluting intracoronary stent, atherectomy and angioplasty, including aspiration thrombectomy when performed, single vessel
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Outpatient PPS Percutaneous Transcatheter/Transluminal Coronary Procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for C9606 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C9606 by major payers:
$8,327.53
$1,928.79
$1,211.06
$1,049.62
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HCPCS C9606
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Eastside Medical Center, LLC, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
$19,442.00Published rateHospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville, Jefferson Hospital
Hospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville
$1,800.00Published rateChristus Surgery Center Villages LLC, Christus Surgery Center - Shreveport
Christus Surgery Center Villages LLC
$884.00Published rateNorthshore Surgical Center, LLC
Northshore Surgical Center LLC
$389.00Published rateAcadia-St. Landry Hospital Service District, Acadia-St. Landry Hospital
$341.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS C9606 vs. Other Percutaneous Transcatheter/Transluminal Coronary Procedures Codes
The HCPCS C9606 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Percutaneous Transcatheter/Transluminal Coronary 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 C9606 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C9605-HCPCS | High | Percutaneous transluminal revascularization of or through coronary artery bypass graft (internal mammary, free arterial, venous), any combination of drug-eluting intracoronary stent, atherectomy and angioplasty, including distal protection when performed; each additional branch subtended by the bypass graft (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| C9606-HCPCS | High | Percutaneous transluminal revascularization of acute total/subtotal occlusion during acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery or coronary artery bypass graft, any combination of drug-eluting intracoronary stent, atherectomy and angioplasty, including aspiration thrombectomy when performed, single vessel |
| C9607-HCPCS | High | Percutaneous transluminal revascularization of chronic total occlusion, coronary artery, coronary artery branch, or coronary artery bypass graft, any combination of drug-eluting intracoronary stent, atherectomy and angioplasty; single vessel |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C9606. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C9606 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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