HCPCS Code A9516

Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuries
Code effective Jan 01, 2008

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9516 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuries or (Iodine i-123 sod iodide mic) for short. HCPCS A9516 has been effective since 01/01/2008 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - A9516

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9516
Description

Long description:
Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuries

Short description:
Iodine i-123 sod iodide mic

HCPCS Pricing indicator 57 - Other carrier priced
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code I1E - Standard imaging - nuclear medicine
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2008
Date added Added Jan 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS A9515 · Choline c-11, diagnostic, per study dose up to 20 millicuries

  • HCPCS A9509 · Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per millicurie

  • HCPCS A9517 · Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), therapeutic, per millicurie

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