C9898 HCPCS code: Radiolabeled product provided during a hospital inpatient stay
C9898 is the HCPCS Level II code for radiolabeled product provided during a hospital inpatient stay. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | C codes — Outpatient PPS (hospital outpatient temporary codes) |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2008-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2008-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for C9898
- 2008-01-01: C9898 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 C9898?
C9898 is the HCPCS Level II code for radiolabeled product provided during a hospital inpatient stay. Short descriptor: "Inpnt stay radiolabeled item".
Does Medicare cover C9898?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of C9898 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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- C9806 — Rotary peristaltic infusion pump (e.g., ambit pump), including catheter and all disposable system components, non-opioid medical device (must be a qualifying medicare non-opioid medical device for post-surgical pain relief in accordance with section 4135 of the caa, 2023)
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- C9809 — Cryoablation needle (e.g., iovera system), including needle/tip and all disposable system components, non-opioid medical device (must be a qualifying medicare non-opioid medical device for post-surgical pain relief in accordance with section 4135 of the caa, 2023)
- C9899 — Implanted prosthetic device, payable only for inpatients who do not have inpatient coverage
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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.