C9742 – Laryngoscopy, flexible fiberoptic, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic, including diagnostic laryngoscopy, if performed
HCPCS Level II code · C codes: Outpatient PPS (Hospital Outpatient)
HCPCS codeC9742
- Long description
- Laryngoscopy, flexible fiberoptic, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic, including diagnostic laryngoscopy, if performed
- Short description
- Laryngoscopy with injection
- Pricing indicator
53Statute- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
P8HEndoscopy - laryngoscopy- Cross reference
- 31573
- Added
- January 1, 2015
- Last change
- January 1, 2017 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C9742?
C9742 is a HCPCS Level II code for laryngoscopy, flexible fiberoptic, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic, including diagnostic laryngoscopy, if performed. It was discontinued on December 31, 2016.
Does Medicare cover C9742?
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.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.