C1888 – Catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable)
HCPCS Level II code · C codes: Outpatient PPS (Hospital Outpatient)
HCPCS codeC1888
- Long description
- Catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable)
- Short description
- Endovas non-cardiac abl cath
- Pricing indicator
53Statute- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
D1AMedical/surgical supplies- Added
- July 1, 2002
- Last change
- July 1, 2002 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C1888?
C1888 is a HCPCS Level II code for catheter, ablation, non-cardiac, endovascular (implantable).
Does Medicare cover C1888?
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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- C1881 – Dialysis access system (implantable)
- C1882 – Cardioverter-defibrillator, other than single or dual chamber (implantable)
- C1883 – Adapter/extension, pacing lead or neurostimulator lead (implantable)
- C1884 – Embolization protective system
- C1885 – Catheter, transluminal angioplasty, laser
- C1886 – Catheter, extravascular tissue ablation, any modality (insertable)
- C1887 – Catheter, guiding (may include infusion/perfusion capability)
- C1889 – Implantable/insertable device, not otherwise classified
- C1890 – No implantable/insertable device used with device-intensive procedures
- C1891 – Infusion pump, non-programmable, permanent (implantable)
- C1892 – Introducer/sheath, guiding, intracardiac electrophysiological, fixed-curve, peel-away
- C1893 – Introducer/sheath, guiding, intracardiac electrophysiological, fixed-curve, other than peel-away
- C1894 – Introducer/sheath, other than guiding, other than intracardiac electrophysiological, non-laser
- C1895 – Lead, cardioverter-defibrillator, endocardial dual coil (implantable)
- C1896 – Lead, cardioverter-defibrillator, other than endocardial single or dual coil (implantable)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.