HCPCS Code A9551

Technetium tc-99m succimer, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9551 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Technetium tc-99m succimer, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries or (Tc99m succimer) for short. HCPCS A9551 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - A9551

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9551
Description

Long description:
Technetium tc-99m succimer, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries

Short description:
Tc99m succimer

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 A9550 · Technetium tc-99m sodium gluceptate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicurie

  • HCPCS A9552 · Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries

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