HCPCS Level II · Outpatient PPS (temporary codes)
C9457Injection, sulfur hexafluoride lipid microsphere, per ml
Terminated 12/31/2015
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About C9457
C9457 is an HCPCS Level II code in the C series (outpatient PPS (temporary codes)), describing injection, sulfur hexafluoride lipid microsphere, per ml.
It was added to HCPCS effective 10/01/2015, and its current record took effect 01/01/2016.
It was terminated on 12/31/2015 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Lumason contrast agent
- Date added
- 10/01/2015
- Action effective
- 01/01/2016
- Termination date
- 12/31/2015
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about C9457
Is HCPCS C9457 still valid?
- No. C9457 was terminated on 12/31/2015.
Does Medicare cover C9457?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.