HCPCS Code C2644

Brachytherapy source, cesium-131 chloride solution, per millicurie
Code effective Jan 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C2644 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Brachytherapy source, cesium-131 chloride solution, per millicurie or (Brachytx cesium-131 chloride) for short. HCPCS C2644 has been effective since 01/01/2019 and applies to Therapeutic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - C2644

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C2644
Description

Long description:
Brachytherapy source, cesium-131 chloride solution, per millicurie

Short description:
Brachytx cesium-131 chloride

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute number 1833(t)
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code I4B - Imaging/procedure - other
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 6 - Therapeutic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2019
Date added Added Jul 01, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS C2643 · Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, cesium-131, per source

  • HCPCS C2645 · Brachytherapy planar source, palladium-103, per square millimeter

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

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