HCPCS Q9957
Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml
HCPCS Information
- HCPCS Code: Q9957
- 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 Q9957 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 2 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
- Short Description
- Inj perflutren lip micros,ml
- Long Description
- Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml
- 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 - other
- Medicare Payment Limit
- $41.20
- Medicare Co-Insurance Percentage
- 20.000%
- HCPCS Classification
- List of HCPCS codes for: Temporary Codes (Q-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11994-011 | Definity | Perflutren | Injection, Suspension | Intravenous | Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 11994-017 | Definity Rt | Perflutren | Injection, Suspension | Intravenous | Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. | ACTIVE |
