C1729 – Catheter, drainage
HCPCS Level II code · C codes: Outpatient PPS (Hospital Outpatient)
HCPCS codeC1729
- Long description
- Catheter, drainage
- Short description
- Cath, drainage
- Pricing indicator
53Statute- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1AMedical/surgical supplies- Added
- April 1, 2001
- Last change
- January 1, 2004 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C1729?
C1729 is a HCPCS Level II code for catheter, drainage.
Does Medicare cover C1729?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby C codes
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- C1725 – Catheter, transluminal angioplasty, non-laser (may include guidance, infusion/perfusion capability)
- C1726 – Catheter, balloon dilatation, non-vascular
- C1727 – Catheter, balloon tissue dissector, non-vascular (insertable)
- C1728 – Catheter, brachytherapy seed administration
- C1730 – Catheter, electrophysiology, diagnostic, other than 3d mapping (19 or fewer electrodes)
- C1731 – Catheter, electrophysiology, diagnostic, other than 3d mapping (20 or more electrodes)
- C1732 – Catheter, electrophysiology, diagnostic/ablation, 3d or vector mapping
- C1733 – Catheter, electrophysiology, diagnostic/ablation, other than 3d or vector mapping, other than cool-tip
- C1734 – Orthopedic/device/drug matrix for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to bone (implantable)
- C1735 – Catheter(s), intravascular for renal denervation, radiofrequency, including all single use system components
- C1736 – Catheter(s), intravascular for renal denervation, ultrasound, including all single use system components
- C1737 – Joint fusion and fixation device(s), sacroiliac and pelvis, including all system components (implantable)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.