HCPCS Code A9554

Iodine i-125 sodium iothalamate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 microcuries
Code effective Jan 01, 2026

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9554 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Iodine i-125 sodium iothalamate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 microcuries or (I125 iothalamate, dx) for short. HCPCS A9554 has been effective since 01/01/2026 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.


HCPCS Code Details - A9554

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9554
Description

Long description:
Iodine i-125 sodium iothalamate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 microcuries

Short description:
I125 iothalamate, dx

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
ASC payment group code Effective Jan 01, 2026 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center.
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, 2026
Date added Added Jan 01, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS A9553 · Chromium cr-51 sodium chromate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 250 microcuries

  • HCPCS A9555 · Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries

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


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