HCPCS Code G9550

Final reports for imaging studies with follow-up imaging recommended, or final reports that do not include a specific recommendation of no follow-up
Code effective Jan 01, 2021

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9550 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Final reports for imaging studies with follow-up imaging recommended, or final reports that do not include a specific recommendation of no follow-up or (Imag rec) for short. HCPCS G9550 has been effective since 01/01/2021 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9550

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9550
Description

Long description:
Final reports for imaging studies with follow-up imaging recommended, or final reports that do not include a specific recommendation of no follow-up

Short description:
Imag rec

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, 2021
Date added Added Jan 01, 2016

See also

  • HCPCS G9549 · Documentation of medical reason(s) that follow-up imaging is indicated (e.g., patient has lymphadenopathy, signs of metastasis or an active diagnosis or history of cancer, and other medical reason(s))

  • HCPCS G9548 · Final reports for imaging studies stating no follow-up imaging is recommended

  • HCPCS G9551 · Final reports for imaging studies without an incidentally found lesion noted

  • HCPCS G9554 · Final reports for ct, cta, mri or mra of the chest or neck with follow-up imaging recommended

  • HCPCS G9556 · Final reports for ct, cta, mri or mra of the chest or neck with follow-up imaging not recommended

  • HCPCS G9557 · Final reports for ct, cta, mri or mra studies of the chest or neck without an incidentally found thyroid nodule < 1.0 cm noted or no nodule found

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