Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries
Code effective Jan 01, 2006
HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
A9552 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries or (F18 fdg) for short. HCPCS A9552 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies |
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| HCPCS Code | A9552 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
53 - Statute
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| 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 |
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