A9563 HCPCS code: Sodium phosphate p-32, therapeutic, per millicurie
A9563 is the HCPCS Level II code for sodium phosphate p-32, therapeutic, per millicurie. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 10 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | A codes — Transportation, medical/surgical supplies and miscellaneous |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 57 |
| BETOS category | I1E |
| Added | 2006-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 10 | Clinical: Society Comment |
| practitioner claims | 10 | Clinical: Society Comment |
What changed for A9563
- 2006-01-01: A9563 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code A9563?
A9563 is the HCPCS Level II code for sodium phosphate p-32, therapeutic, per millicurie. Short descriptor: "P32 na phosphate".
Does Medicare cover A9563?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of A9563 can be billed per day?
10 on outpatient hospital claims; 10 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.