HCPCS Code A9546

Cobalt co-57/58, cyanocobalamin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 1 microcurie
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9546 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Cobalt co-57/58, cyanocobalamin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 1 microcurie or (Co57/58) for short. HCPCS A9546 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - A9546

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9546
Description

Long description:
Cobalt co-57/58, cyanocobalamin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 1 microcurie

Short description:
Co57/58

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
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, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS A9545 · Iodine i-131 tositumomab, therapeutic, per treatment dose

  • HCPCS A9547 · Indium in-111 oxyquinoline, diagnostic, per 0.5 millicurie

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