C9756 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS C9756 is officially defined as "Intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic mapping of lymph node(s) (sentinel or tumor draining) with administration of indocyanine green (icg) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)." HCPCS C9756 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross and Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS C9756 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.