HCPCS Code A9610

Xenon xe-129 hyperpolarized gas, diagnostic, per study dose
Code effective Oct 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9610 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Xenon xe-129 hyperpolarized gas, diagnostic, per study dose or (Xe129 xenon, diagnostic) for short. HCPCS A9610 has been effective since 10/01/2024 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.


HCPCS Code Details - A9610

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9610
Description

Long description:
Xenon xe-129 hyperpolarized gas, diagnostic, per study dose

Short description:
Xe129 xenon, diagnostic

HCPCS Pricing indicator 57 - Other carrier priced
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 Oct 01, 2024
Date added Added Oct 01, 2024

See also

  • HCPCS A9609 · Fludeoxyglucose f18 up to 15 millicuries

  • HCPCS C9150 · Xenon xe-129 hyperpolarized gas, diagnostic, per study dose

  • HCPCS A9611 · Flurpiridaz f 18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie

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


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