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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.
Esophageal mucosal integrity testing by electrical impedance, transoral, includes esophagoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Outpatient PPS Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for C9777 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C9777 by major payers:
$435.82
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$9,873.21
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HCPCS C9777
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc
$13,419.00Published rateOchsner Bayou LLC, Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital
Ochsner Bayou, LLC
$7,354.00Published rateSpecialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, L.L.C.
$4,384.66Published rateHospital Service District No. 1 Of The Parish Of Vermilion, Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
Kaplan General Hospital Inc
$1,479.00Published rateCaldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.
$826.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS C9777 vs. Other Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies Codes
The HCPCS C9777 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Other Therapeutic Services and Supplies. 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 C9777 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C9776-HCPCS | Low | Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging of major extra-hepatic bile duct(s) (e.g., cystic duct, common bile duct and common hepatic duct) with intravenous administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| C9777-HCPCS | Moderate | Esophageal mucosal integrity testing by electrical impedance, transoral, includes esophagoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| C9778-HCPCS | Moderate | Colpopexy, vaginal; minimally invasive extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C9777. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C9777 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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