HCPCS A9606
Radium ra-223 dichloride, therapeutic, per microcurie
HCPCS Information
- HCPCS Code: A9606
- The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of unique alphanumeric codes used to report medical procedures and services to healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. HCPCS codes are used in conjunction with NDC codes for billing and medical documentation puporses. For instance, HCPCS A9606 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 1 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
- Short Description
- Radium ra223 dichloride ther
- Long Description
- Radium ra-223 dichloride, therapeutic, per microcurie
- Pricing Indicator
- Other carrier priced
- Multiple Pricing Indicator
- Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
- Coverage Description
- Carrier judgment
- BETOS Type of Service
- Standard imaging - nuclear medicine
- Medicare Co-Insurance Percentage
- 20.000%
- Medicare Pricing Notes
- microCurie 100% AWP = $202.82 microCurie 100% WAC = $169.02
- HCPCS Classification
- List of HCPCS codes for: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies, Miscellaneous & Experimental (A-codes)
HCPCS Crossover to NDC Codes
The NDC codes below allow precise billing based on the specific manufacturer and medication used:
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50419-208 | Xofigo | Radium Ra 223 Dichloride | Injection | Intravenous | Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | ACTIVE |
