UCR 286: C9761 Clarified – What Actually Qualifies and What’s at Risk

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest guidance on HCPCS code C9761 and clarifies payment qualifications under the new technology APC.

April 24, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down the latest guidance on HCPCS code C9761 and the growing confusion around what qualifies for payment under this new technology APC. They walk through key interpretations from the AHA, AMA, and MACs, highlighting the critical distinction between steerable ureteral catheters, scopes, and access sheaths—and why that difference can determine whether a case is paid or denied. The discussion emphasizes the importance of pr...

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Painter, Mark Painter, Dr. Ray Painter

Topics covered

• HCPCS code C9761
• payment qualifications
• urology coding
• medical reimbursement
• technology APC
• healthcare guidelines

Keywords

• C9761
• urology
• payment
• HCPCS
• medical coding
• reimbursement
• AHA
• AMA
• MACs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AHA, AMA, MACs

Products: C9761, steerable ureteral catheters, scopes, access sheaths

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