HCPCS Code C1776: Joint Device (Implantable)

C1776 is generally facility-billed, not by individual physicians. Surgeons report the CPT surgical code, and the facility bills for the implant device using C1776.

Often, implantable devices like C1776 are packaged into the surgical procedure payment under OPPS. Separate payment may apply in some cases (e.g., pass-through status).

Since C1776 is the HCPCS code for joint device, only one unit is billed per joint replacement system, unless multiple distinct devices are implanted and the payer allows multiple reporting.