HCPCS Code A9531

Iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries)
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9531 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries) or (I131 max 100uci) for short. HCPCS A9531 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.


HCPCS Code Details - A9531

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9531
Description

Long description:
Iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries)

Short description:
I131 max 100uci

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, 2006
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004

See also

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

  • HCPCS A9528 · Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), diagnostic, per millicurie

  • HCPCS A9529 · Iodine i-131 sodium iodide solution, diagnostic, per millicurie

  • HCPCS A9530 · Iodine i-131 sodium iodide solution, therapeutic, per millicurie

  • HCPCS A9532 · Iodine i-125 serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuries

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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