HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C7543Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C7543
C7543 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy, with endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile ducts(s).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2023, and its current record took effect 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Ercp w/otomy, pancreatoscopy
- Date added
- 01/01/2023
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- P8B
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Common questions about C7543
Is HCPCS C7543 still valid?
- Yes. C7543 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover C7543?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.