HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q9953Injection, iron-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, per ml
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q9953
Q9953 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing injection, iron-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, per ml.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2005.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Inj fe-based mr contrast,1ml
- Date added
- 04/01/2005
- Action effective
- 04/01/2005
- BETOS
- I1F
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Common questions about Q9953
Is HCPCS Q9953 still valid?
- Yes. Q9953 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover Q9953?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.