Injection, sulfur hexafluoride lipid microsphere, per ml
Code effective Jan 01, 2016
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C9457 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, sulfur hexafluoride lipid microsphere, per ml or (Lumason contrast agent) for short. HCPCS C9457 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System |
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| HCPCS Code | C9457 |
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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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| Statute number | 1833(t) |
| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| BETOS2 code | O1E - Other drugs |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 4 - Diagnostic radiology |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2016 |
| Date added | Added Oct 01, 2015 |
| Termination date | Dec 31, 2015 |
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