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HCPCS A9513 (Lutathera) Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

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Key FactDetail
Service Type

Administrative, Miscellaneous and Investigational

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals

Complexity LevelModerate
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WAC Price
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National average reimbursement for HCPCS A9513 by major payers:

bcbs

$302.49

uhc

$339.40

aetna

$303.31

cigna

$290.92

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HCPCS A9513
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Northside Hospital, Inc., Northside Hospital Gwinnett

    Northside Hospital Inc

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1952340994Tax ID 58-1954432

    $798.71Published rate
  2. Effingham Hospital, Inc., Effingham Health System

    Effingham Hospital Inc

    GACritical Access HospitalNPI 1811962756Tax ID 47-4393589

    $318.60Published rate
  3. Progressive Acute Care Avoyelles, LLC, Avoyelles Hospital

    LAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1568663920Tax ID 81-3465468

    $296.25Published rate
  4. Hospital Service District Of The Parish Of St. Bernard, State Of Louis, St. Bernard Parish Hospital

    Hospital Service District Of The Parish Of St Bernard State Of Louis

    LARural Acute Care HospitalNPI 1083903744Tax ID 26-1576974

    $296.25Published rate
  5. Concordia Parish Hospital Service District Number One, Trinity Medical

    Riverland Medical Center

    LACritical Access HospitalNPI 1144227935Tax ID 72-0578642

    $251.21Published rate

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HCPCS A9513 vs. Other Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals Codes

The HCPCS A9513 code is part of the Administrative, Miscellaneous and Investigational services used for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS A9513 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
A9512-HCPCSLowTechnetium Tc-99m pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie
A9513-HCPCSModerateLutetium lu 177, dotatate, therapeutic, 1 millicurie
A9515-HCPCSHighCholine c-11, diagnostic, per study dose up to 20 millicuries

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A9513. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the A9513 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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