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Pulmonology
Government source· CMS / MACverify ↗HCPCS Level II code
L8679 — Implantable neurostimulator, pulse generator, any type
HCPCS Level IIVerified Sep 19, 2026
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Code definition
Code
L8679
Code system
HCPCS Level II
Full description
Implantable neurostimulator, pulse generator, any type
Policy activity for HCPCS L8679
CLV Intelligence is tracking 1 policy change that cite HCPCS L8679 most recently on 2026-09-12, drawn from 1 LCD/NCD coverage update. The changes span Pulmonology.
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Counts reflect the source documents CLV has matched to HCPCS L8679 to date; each links to the government publication that is authoritative. Monitored daily from CMS, the Federal Register, and Medicare Administrative Contractor publications.
Recent policy changes matched to L8679
Matched to this code by CLV analysis of each policy. The linked source document is authoritative.
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