HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C9786Echocardiography image post processing for computer aided detection of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, including interpretation and report
Terminated 12/31/2024
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C9786
C9786 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing echocardiography image post processing for computer aided detection of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, including interpretation and report.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2023, and its current record took effect 01/01/2025.
It was terminated on 12/31/2024 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
- Echo cad for hf preserved ef
- Date added
- 07/01/2023
- Action effective
- 01/01/2025
- Termination date
- 12/31/2024
- BETOS
- I3C
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Common questions about C9786
Is HCPCS C9786 still valid?
- No. C9786 was terminated on 12/31/2024.
Does Medicare cover C9786?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.