Opto-acoustic imaging, breast (including axilla when performed), unilateral, with image documentation, analysis and report, obtained with ultrasound examination
Code effective Jan 01, 2024
HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C9788 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Opto-acoustic imaging, breast (including axilla when performed), unilateral, with image documentation, analysis and report, obtained with ultrasound examination or (Uni breas optoacoustic imag) for short. HCPCS C9788 has been effective since 01/01/2024 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 | C9788 |
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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 | I4B - Imaging/procedure - other |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 4 - Diagnostic radiology |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2024 |
| Date added | Added Oct 01, 2023 |
| Termination date | Dec 31, 2023 |
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