HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A9531Iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A9531
A9531 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing iodine i-131 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per microcurie (up to 100 microcuries).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2004, and its current record took effect 01/01/2006.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- I131 max 100uci
- Date added
- 01/01/2004
- Action effective
- 01/01/2006
- BETOS
- I1E
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Common questions about A9531
Is HCPCS A9531 still valid?
- Yes. A9531 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A9531?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.