C9728 Place device/marker, non pro

Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy/surgery guidance (e.g., fiducial markers, dosimeter), for other than the following sites (any approach): abdomen, pelvis, prostate, retroperitoneum, thorax, single or multiple

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Payer policies and prior authorization for C9728

Payer coverage policies that name C9728

C9728 appears in 3 coverage policies from Aetna.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaBrachytherapy (0371)covered if criteria are metMay 20, 2026payer document
AetnaIntensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (0590)covered if criteria are metSep 8, 2026payer document
AetnaProton Beam, Neutron Beam, and Carbon Ion Radiotherapy (0270)listed, no stanceApr 14, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • AZ: $419.19 (asc), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • IN: $0.00 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Sep 21, 2018
  • KS: $199.88 (asc, facility), effective Nov 1, 2019
  • KY: $740.69 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MA: $534.87 (asc), effective May 1, 2026
  • ND: $436.64 (physician, facility), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • VT: $1074.72 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $308.28 (asc), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $612.11 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.