HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C1842Retinal prosthesis, includes all internal and external components; add-on to c1841
Terminated 12/31/2022
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C1842
C1842 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing retinal prosthesis, includes all internal and external components; add-on to c1841.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2017, and its current record took effect 01/01/2023.
It was terminated on 12/31/2022 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Retinal prosth, add-on
- Date added
- 01/01/2017
- Action effective
- 01/01/2023
- Termination date
- 12/31/2022
- BETOS
- D1E
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- C1814Retinal tamponade device, silicone oil
- C1815Prosthesis, urinary sphincter (implantable)
- C1816Receiver and/or transmitter, neurostimulator (implantable)
- C1817Septal defect implant system, intracardiac
- C1818Integrated keratoprosthesis
- C1819Surgical tissue localization and excision device (implantable)
- C1820Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), with rechargeable battery and charging system
- C1821Interspinous process distraction device (implantable)
- C1822Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), high frequency, with rechargeable battery and charging system
- C1823Generator, neurostimulator (implantable), non-rechargeable, with transvenous sensing and stimulation leads
- C1824Generator, cardiac contractility modulation (implantable)
Common questions about C1842
Is HCPCS C1842 still valid?
- No. C1842 was terminated on 12/31/2022.
Does Medicare cover C1842?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.