HCPCS Code Q9968

Injection, non-radioactive, non-contrast, visualization adjunct (e.g., methylene blue, isosulfan blue), 1 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 2014

HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)

Q9968 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, non-radioactive, non-contrast, visualization adjunct (e.g., methylene blue, isosulfan blue), 1 mg or (Visualization adjunct) for short. HCPCS Q9968 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - Q9968

HCPCS Level II Code
Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code Q9968
Description

Long description:
Injection, non-radioactive, non-contrast, visualization adjunct (e.g., methylene blue, isosulfan blue), 1 mg

Short description:
Visualization adjunct

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
ASC payment group code Effective Jan 01, 2015 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center.
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, 2014
Date added Added Jan 01, 2010

See also

  • HCPCS Q9967 · Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml

  • HCPCS Q9969 · Tc-99m from non-highly enriched uranium source, full cost recovery add-on, per study dose

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