C1741 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS C1741 is officially defined as "Anchor/screw for bone fixation, absorbable, metallic (implantable)." HCPCS C1741 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS C1741 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.