HCPCS code A9571

Indium in-111 labeled autologous platelets, diagnostic, per study dose

Medicare: Carrier judgmentA seriesAdded January 01, 2008

What A9571 means

A9571 (Indium in-111 auto platelet) belongs to the HCPCS Level II A series (Transportation Services including Ambulance; Medical and Surgical Supplies; Vision and Hearing Systems). Its Medicare coverage status is Carrier judgment. Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

Part B pricing: Other carrier priced.

Code details

Short description
Indium in-111 auto platelet
Coverage code
C = Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator
57 = Other carrier priced
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
4 = Diagnostic radiology
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2008
Code added date
January 01, 2008
Data year
2026

Questions about A9571

What is HCPCS code A9571?

HCPCS code A9571 is a Level II code in the A series (Transportation Services including Ambulance; Medical and Surgical Supplies; Vision and Hearing Systems). Its full description is: "Indium in-111 labeled autologous platelets, diagnostic, per study dose"

Is A9571 a CPT code?

No. A9571 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code A9571?

The Medicare coverage code for A9571 is "Carrier judgment". Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

When was HCPCS code A9571 added?

A9571 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2008. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2008.

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