HCPCS code Q9969 — Non-heu tc-99m add-on/dose. Status: Deleted. Effective Jan 1, 2026. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

Q9969

Deleted

Non-heu tc-99m add-on/dose

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

Code Q9969 has been deleted from the HCPCS Level II set.

Termination date: Dec 31, 2025. Claims with a date of service on or after this day will be denied under this code.

No successor code has been identified. Consult the CMS HCPCS Update Summary for guidance.

Category: Temporary
Section: Q-codes: Temporary Codes
Effective: Jan 1, 2026
Terminated: Dec 31, 2025
Code type: alphanumeric

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 2026-Q1
    Non-heu tc-99m add-on/dose
  • Deleted 2025-Q4
    Non-heu tc-99m add-on/dose