HCPCS A9538 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 A9538 by major payers:
$53.27
$74.10
$67.74
$56.60
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1427189927 - DEVON DANEY | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1528056066 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 581519911 - HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9538 | $66.97 | 1598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9538 | $76.86 | 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 | A9538 | $73.01 | 1497756019 - MERIWETHER COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1487684122 - UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL | 586025393 - (GA) UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1972731800 - MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, L.L.C., WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | 870764535 - (GA) MERIWETHER HEALTHCARE, LLC D/B/A WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A9538 | $86.19 | 1437186111 - PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 582179986 - (GA) PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | NM | Urgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1245248624 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BEN HILL, DORMINY MEDICAL CENTER | 581157005 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 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 | A9538 | $73.01 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1790942381 - TATTNALL HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALL | 300466706 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1073567038 - PALMYRA PARK HOSPITAL, INC., PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTERS | 721553462 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | A9538 | $73.01 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
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 A9538 vs. Other Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals Codes
The HCPCS A9538 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 A9538 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A9537-HCPCS | Low | Technetium Tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries |
| A9538-HCPCS | Low | Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries |
| A9539-HCPCS | Low | Technetium Tc-99m pentetate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A9538. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the A9538 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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