HCPCS Code C9461

Choline c 11, diagnostic, per study dose
Code effective Jan 01, 2017

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C9461 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Choline c 11, diagnostic, per study dose or (Choline c 11, diagnostic) for short. HCPCS C9461 has been effective since 01/01/2017 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.


HCPCS Code Details - C9461

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C9461
Description

Long description:
Choline c 11, diagnostic, per study dose

Short description:
Choline c 11, diagnostic

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 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, 2017
Date added Added Apr 01, 2016
Termination date Dec 31, 2016

See also

1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

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


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