C9768 – Endoscopic ultrasound-guided direct measurement of hepatic portosystemic pressure gradient by any method (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
HCPCS Level II code · C codes: Outpatient PPS (Hospital Outpatient)
HCPCS codeC9768
- Long description
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided direct measurement of hepatic portosystemic pressure gradient by any method (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- Short description
- Endo us-guide hep porto grad
- Pricing indicator
53Statute- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
P8BEndoscopy - upper gastrointestinal- Added
- October 1, 2020
- Last change
- October 1, 2020 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C9768?
C9768 is a HCPCS Level II code for endoscopic ultrasound-guided direct measurement of hepatic portosystemic pressure gradient by any method (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure).
Does Medicare cover C9768?
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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- C9761 – Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy, with lithotripsy, and ureteral catheterization for steerable vacuum aspiration of the kidney, collecting system, ureter, bladder, and urethra if necessary, with use of steerable ureteral catheter or suction-integrated ureteroscope
- C9762 – Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for morphology and function, quantification of segmental dysfunction; with strain imaging
- C9763 – Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for morphology and function, quantification of segmental dysfunction; with stress imaging
- C9764 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed
- C9765 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy, and transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed
- C9766 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed
- C9767 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, lower extremity artery(ies), except tibial/peroneal; with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed
- C9769 – Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of temporary prostatic implant/stent with fixation/anchor and incisional struts
- C9770 – Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach, with subretinal injection of pharmacologic/biologic agent
- C9771 – Nasal/sinus endoscopy, cryoablation nasal tissue(s) and/or nerve(s), unilateral or bilateral
- C9772 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies), with intravascular lithotripsy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performed
- C9773 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies); with intravascular lithotripsy, and transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel(s), when performed
- C9774 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies); with intravascular lithotripsy and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performed
- C9775 – Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery(ies); with intravascular lithotripsy and transluminal stent placement(s), and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel (s), when performed
- C9776 – Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging of major extra-hepatic bile duct(s) (e.g., cystic duct, common bile duct and common hepatic duct) with intravenous administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.