HCPCS Code A9579

Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml
Code effective Jan 01, 2008

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9579 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml or (Gad-base mr contrast nos,1ml) for short. HCPCS A9579 has been effective since 01/01/2008 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - A9579

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9579
Description

Long description:
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml

Short description:
Gad-base mr contrast nos,1ml

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
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, 2008
Date added Added Jan 01, 2008

See also

  • HCPCS A9578 · Injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance multipack), per ml

  • HCPCS A9580 · Sodium fluoride f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries

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