Q9982 HCPCS code: Flutemetamol f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries
Q9982 is the HCPCS Level II code for flutemetamol f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2,791.91 per service for Q9982 across 2,686 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 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 3909% from 2022 to 2024 (67 to 2,686 services). In 2024, about 110 clinicians billed Medicare for Q9982 for 2,681 beneficiaries; Florida, California, Arizona accounted for 66% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | I1E |
| Added | 2016-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2025-01-01 |
Who bills Q9982 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 110 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 2,681 |
| States with claims | 14 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, California, Arizona) | 66% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q9982, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67 | 67 | $2,807.86 | $2,242.01 |
| 2023 | 78 | 78 | $2,891.23 | $2,303.59 |
| 2024 | 2,686 | 2,681 | $3,504.97 | $2,791.91 |
States with the most Q9982 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 793 | $2,826.73 |
| California | 497 | $2,875.15 |
| Arizona | 472 | $2,933.96 |
| Minnesota | 161 | $2,853.14 |
| Wisconsin | 150 | $2,937.56 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
What changed for Q9982
- 2016-07-01: Q9982 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 Q9982?
Q9982 is the HCPCS Level II code for flutemetamol f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries. Short descriptor: "Flutemetamol f18 diagnostic".
How much does Medicare pay for Q9982?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2,791.91 per service (average allowed $3,504.97).
Does Medicare cover Q9982?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of Q9982 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 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.