HCPCS code A9515 — Choline c-11.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
A9515
ActiveCholine c-11
Choline c-11, diagnostic, per study dose up to 20 millicuries
Category:
Transportation & Supplies
Section:
A-codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies
Effective:
Jan 1, 2025
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
K
— Non-pass-through drugs and biologicals
OPPS APC:
9461
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of A9515 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.
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New Code 2025-Q1Choline c-11