HCPCS A9517 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Administrative, Miscellaneous and Investigational • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS A9517 by major payers:
$75.20
$43.58
$44.01
$60.89
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | A9517 | $21.34 | 1073576740 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 208418894 - (GA) PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $41.61 | 1437186111 - PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 582179986 - (GA) PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1801844469 - AUGUSTA VAMC | 582089405 - AUGUSTA VAMC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY | 273100894 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1578583647 - MARC STIEFEL | 202604678 - PINNACLE ENT ALLIANCE, LLC | PA | Otolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X) |
United | A9517 | $45.41 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111635088 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1619087590 - MIGUEL ARENAS | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | AZ | Gastroenterology Physician (207RG0100X) |
United | A9517 | $74.97 | 1922178789 - SCOTTISH RITE CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR, CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE | 580572465 - CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM | 474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A9517 | $35.20 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $21.34 | 1073576740 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $66.56 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1548859895 - ALICIA ENCINAS | 300394179 - (AZ) MIGUEL A ARENAS MD PC | CA | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | A9517 | $42.84 | 1487684122 - UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL | 586025393 - (GA) UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS A9517 vs. Other Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals Codes
The HCPCS A9517 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 A9517 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A9516-HCPCS | Low | Iodine I-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuries |
| A9517-HCPCS | Low | Iodine I-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), therapeutic, per millicurie |
| A9520-HCPCS | Moderate | Technetium Tc-99m, tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuries |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A9517. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the A9517 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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