C1713 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS C1713 is officially defined as "Anchor/screw for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to-bone (implantable)." HCPCS C1713 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS C1713 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.