HCPCS code A9517 — I131 iodide cap, rx. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2025. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

A9517

Active

I131 iodide cap, rx

Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), therapeutic, per millicurie

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: 1064

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of A9517 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 200
Practitioner Services 200

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 2025-Q1
    I131 iodide cap, rx