C9770 – Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach, with subretinal injection of pharmacologic/biologic agent
HCPCS Level II code · C codes: Outpatient PPS (Hospital Outpatient)
HCPCS codeC9770
- Long description
- Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach, with subretinal injection of pharmacologic/biologic agent
- Short description
- Vitrec/mech pars, subret inj
- Pricing indicator
53Statute- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
P4EEye procedure - other- Added
- January 1, 2021
- Last change
- January 1, 2024 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code C9770?
C9770 is a HCPCS Level II code for vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach, with subretinal injection of pharmacologic/biologic agent. It was discontinued on December 31, 2023.
Does Medicare cover C9770?
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
- 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
- C9768 – Endoscopic ultrasound-guided direct measurement of hepatic portosystemic pressure gradient by any method (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- C9769 – Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of temporary prostatic implant/stent with fixation/anchor and incisional struts
- 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)
- C9777 – Esophageal mucosal integrity testing by electrical impedance, transoral, includes esophagoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- C9778 – Colpopexy, vaginal; minimally invasive extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.