HCPCS C8909 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 | • Outpatient PPS • Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Trunk and Lower Extremities |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C8909 by major payers:
$115.39
$183.09
$375.66
$521.57
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C8909 | $828.27 | 1588631311 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC, SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE | 263120962 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $423.98 | 1013068808 - ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL, ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL | 720627145 - (LA) ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C8909 | $268.42 | 1275506115 - SPRINGHILL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC., SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER | 721479692 - SPRINGHILL MEDICAL SERVICES INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $255.91 | 1902465065 - THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC | 842046902 - (LA) THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $588.98 | 1801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISH | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $588.98 | 1801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISH | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $626.94 | 1821098286 - TOURO INFIRMARY | 720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARY | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $618.40 | 1497792527 - UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C., TULANE LAKESIDE HOSPITAL | 843390470 - (LA) LCMC HEALTH HOLDINGS INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $828.27 | 1932204427 - NMC OPERATING COMPANY LLC, THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANA | 270059959 - (LA) NMC OPERATING COMPANY, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $828.27 | 1295723229 - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, INC | 720408970 - (LA) ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $458.22 | 1073576740 - MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT, VALLEYWISE HEALTH | 860830701 | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $588.98 | 1801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISH | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $828.27 | 1306865761 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CALDWELL PARISH, CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | 720862035 - (LA) CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $588.98 | 1801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISH | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8909 | $588.98 | 1801825005 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF LASALLE PARISH, LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 720690217 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF LASALLE PARISH | LA | 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 C8909 vs. Other Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Trunk and Lower Extremities Codes
The HCPCS C8909 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Trunk and Lower Extremities. 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 C8909 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C8908-HCPCS | Moderate | Magnetic resonance imaging without contrast followed by with contrast, breast; bilateral |
| C8909-HCPCS | Low | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) |
| C8910-HCPCS | Low | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C8909. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C8909 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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