S9034 — Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ercp, use 43265)
S9034 is a HCPCS Level II code for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ercp, use 43265). It belongs to the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) section. Medicare does not pay it — see the coverage note below before you bill it.
Medicare coverage: Not payable by Medicare
Medicare does not pay this code. It may still be valid for another payer, but a Medicare claim carrying it will not be reimbursed.
From the coverage field of the CMS Alpha-Numeric HCPCS File, release 2026Q3-Jul. This states Medicare’s position on the code, not on your particular claim.
Physician fee schedule statusI
Not valid for Medicare purposes. Medicare uses another code.
Global period: XXX
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The CMS record for S9034
- Long descriptor
- Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ercp, use 43265)
- Short descriptor
- Eswl for gallstones
- Added
- April 1, 2002
- BETOS
- Z2
- Pricing indicator
- 00 — Not priced by Part B
The official wording. This is what the code means.
CMS's 28-character form, which is what shows up on a remittance advice.
When CMS introduced the code.
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service — CMS's own analytic grouping.
Service not separately priced by Part B — not covered, bundled into another service, or used by Part A only.
Codes adjacent to S9034
HCPCS has no hierarchy — related items simply sit next to each other in the numbering. If S9034 is not quite right, the correct code is very often within a few positions of it.
- S8990Physical or manipulative therapy performed for maintenance rather than restoration
- S8999Resuscitation bag (for use by patient on artificial respiration during power failure or other catastrophic event)
- S9001Home uterine monitor with or without associated nursing services
- S9002Intra-vaginal motion sensor system, provides biofeedback for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation device
- S9007Ultrafiltration monitor
- S9015Automated eeg monitoringterminated
- S9024Paranasal sinus ultrasound
- S9025Omnicardiogram/cardiointegram
- S9055Procuren or other growth factor preparation to promote wound healing
- S9056Coma stimulation per diem
- S9061Home administration of aerosolized drug therapy (e.g., pentamidine); administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, all necessary supplies and equipment (drugs and nursing visits coded separately), per diem
- S9083Global fee urgent care centers
- S9088Services provided in an urgent care center (list in addition to code for service)
- S9090Vertebral axial decompression, per session
- S9097Home visit for wound care
- S9098Home visit, phototherapy services (e.g., bili-lite), including equipment rental, nursing services, blood draw, supplies, and other services, per diem
Questions about S9034
What is HCPCS code S9034?
S9034 is a HCPCS Level II code for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ercp, use 43265). It sits in the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) section.
Does Medicare cover S9034?
The CMS HCPCS file marks S9034 as "Not payable by Medicare". Medicare does not pay this code. It may still be valid for another payer, but a Medicare claim carrying it will not be reimbursed.
How is S9034 paid under the physician fee schedule?
S9034 carries PFS status code I. Not valid for Medicare purposes. Medicare uses another code.