UCR 291: C9761 Update, Intraoperative Consults, and Office-Based Procedure Challenges

About this episode

The episode discusses updates on C9761 reimbursement and challenges in office-based procedures.

June 5, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter provide an important update on the evolving C9761 reimbursement landscape, including CMS’s decision to revise the code description and introduce a new HCPCS code for suction-enabled ureteral access sheaths. The discussion explores what these changes could mean for ASCs, HOPDs, and physicians involved in stone management. The team also answers listener questions about billing intraoperative consultations versus procedures and add...

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

• C9761 reimbursement update
• intraoperative consultations
• office-based procedures
• stone management
• billing challenges

Keywords

• C9761
• reimbursement
• intraoperative consults
• HCPCS code
• stone management
• billing
• ASCs
• HOPDs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CMS, ASCs, HOPDs

Products: C9761, HCPCS code, suction-enabled ureteral access sheaths

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