Magnetic resonance imaging with inhaled hyperpolarized xenon-129 contrast agent, chest, including preparation and administration of agent
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
C9791 is a valid 2024 HCPCS code for Magnetic resonance imaging with inhaled hyperpolarized xenon-129 contrast agent, chest, including preparation and administration of agent or just “Mri hyperpolarized xenon129” for short, used in Diagnostic radiology.
HCPCS Level II Code Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System |
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HCPCS Code | C9791 |
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Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
HCPCS Modifier1 | |
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 | I2D - Advanced imaging - MRI/MRA: other |
HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
Type of service | 4 - Diagnostic radiology |
Effective date | Effective Oct 01, 2023 |
Date added | Added Oct 01, 2023 |
HCPCS Coding Procedures |
In HCPCS Level II, modifiers are composed of two alpha or alphanumeric characters.
Example: E0260-NU - Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress
“NU” identifies the hospital bed as new equipment
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”