HCPCS code A9524 — I131 serum albumin, dx. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2006. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

A9524

Active

I131 serum albumin, dx

Iodine i-131 iodinated serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuries

Category: Transportation & Supplies
Section: A-codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies
Effective: Jan 1, 2006
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: N — Items / services packaged into APC rates

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of A9524 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 10
Practitioner Services 10

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits