HCPCS code A9506 — Tc-99m graphite crucible. Status: Active. Effective Jul 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

A9506

Active

Tc-99m graphite crucible

Graphite crucible for preparation of technetium tc 99m-labeled carbon aerosol, one crucible

Category: Transportation & Supplies
Section: A-codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies
Effective: Jul 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: G — Pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC: 0760

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of A9506 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.

Service Type Max Units / Day
Outpatient Hospital 1
Practitioner Services 1

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2024-Q3
    Tc-99m graphite crucible