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HCPCS A9553 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Chromium Cr-51 sodium chromate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 250 microcuries
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Administrative, Miscellaneous and Investigational

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for HCPCS A9553 by major payers:

bcbs

$318.44

uhc

$686.70

aetna

$398.12

cigna

$362.57

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For billing codeHCPCS A9553
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United
A9553$1488.961073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
A9553$676.791306890942 - BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL586002830GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
A9553$676.791760452098 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY581158547 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JENKINS COUNTY DBA JENKINS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
A9553$676.791396770004 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER814817422GARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
A9553$676.791821017831 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, BACON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CLINIC582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INCGARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
A9553$1543.091992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL581928247 - (GA) PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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A9553$676.791710105119 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTY, MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL - PRO FEES586010601 - THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTYGACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
A9553$676.791255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC582155150 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
A9553$676.791568410264 - TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., SOUTHWELL MEDICAL453072990 - (GA) TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
A9553$676.791740272095 - DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL580625140 - (GA) DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYGARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
A9553$676.791043265564 - MONROE HMA, LLC, CLEARVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER200141568 - (GA) MONROE HMA LLCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
A9553$676.791356860621 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL822748395 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - GEORGIAGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
A9553$676.791245201094 - SCREVEN COUNTY HOSPITAL273100946GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
A9553$824.321285663856 - ROCKDALE MEDICAL CENTER INC., ROCKDALE HOSPITAL300999841 - (GA) PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
A9553$676.791063741163 - AZTEC URGENT CARE, LLC271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLCNMUrgent Care Clinic/Center (261QU0200X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS A9553 vs. Other Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals Codes

The HCPCS A9553 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 A9553 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
A9552-HCPCSModerateFluorodeoxyglucose F-18 FDG, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries
A9553-HCPCSModerateChromium Cr-51 sodium chromate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 250 microcuries
A9554-HCPCSModerateIodine I-125 sodium iothalamate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 microcuries

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS A9553. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the A9553 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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