HCPCS Code G9538

Advanced brain imaging (cta, ct, mra or mri) was ordered
Code effective Jan 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9538 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Advanced brain imaging (cta, ct, mra or mri) was ordered or (Adv brain image ordered) for short. HCPCS G9538 has been effective since 01/01/2019 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - G9538

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9538
Description

Long description:
Advanced brain imaging (cta, ct, mra or mri) was ordered

Short description:
Adv brain image ordered

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2019
Date added Added Jan 01, 2016
Termination date Dec 31, 2018

See also

  • HCPCS G9537 · Imaging needed as part of a clinical trial; or other clinician ordered the study

  • HCPCS G9534 · Advanced brain imaging (cta, ct, mra or mri) was not ordered

  • HCPCS G9539 · Intent for potential removal at time of placement

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


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