P9017 HCPCS code: Fresh frozen plasma (single donor), frozen within 8 hours of collection, each unit
P9017 is the HCPCS Level II code for fresh frozen plasma (single donor), frozen within 8 hours of collection, each unit. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $67.72 per service for P9017 across 59 services. 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 24 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 2% from 2023 to 2024 (58 to 59 services). In 2024, about 8 clinicians billed Medicare for P9017 for 33 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | P codes — Pathology and laboratory services |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 52 |
| BETOS category | T1H |
| Added | 1987-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2004-01-01 |
Who bills P9017 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 8 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 33 |
| States with claims | 1 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for P9017, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 34 | $86.27 | $66.28 |
| 2024 | 59 | 33 | $94.21 | $67.72 |
States with the most P9017 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 57 | $67.89 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 24 | Clinical: Society Comment |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Clinical: Society Comment |
What changed for P9017
- 1987-01-01: P9017 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 P9017?
P9017 is the HCPCS Level II code for fresh frozen plasma (single donor), frozen within 8 hours of collection, each unit. Short descriptor: "Plasma 1 donor frz w/in 8 hr".
How much does Medicare pay for P9017?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $67.72 per service (average allowed $94.21).
Does Medicare cover P9017?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of P9017 can be billed per day?
24 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related P90 codes
- P9010 — Blood (whole), for transfusion, per unit
- P9011 — Blood, split unit
- P9012 — Cryoprecipitate, each unit
- P9016 — Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, each unit
- P9019 — Platelets, each unit
- P9020 — Platelet rich plasma, each unit
- P9021 — Red blood cells, each unit
- P9022 — Red blood cells, washed, each unit
- P9023 — Plasma, pooled multiple donor, solvent/detergent treated, frozen, each unit
- P9025 — Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced, pathogen reduced, each unit
- P9026 — Cryoprecipitated fibrinogen complex, pathogen reduced, each unit
- P9027 — Red blood cells, leukocytes reduced, oxygen/ carbon dioxide reduced, each unit
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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.