Q9983 HCPCS code: Florbetaben f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 8.1 millicuries
Q9983 is the HCPCS Level II code for florbetaben f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 8.1 millicuries. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2,454.01 per service for Q9983 across 6,448 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 887% from 2022 to 2024 (653 to 6,448 services). In 2024, about 246 clinicians billed Medicare for Q9983 for 6,434 beneficiaries; New York, Florida, Massachusetts accounted for 46% 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 Q9983 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 246 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 6,434 |
| States with claims | 22 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (New York, Florida, Massachusetts) | 46% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q9983, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 653 | 653 | $3,005.57 | $2,402.04 |
| 2023 | 545 | 545 | $3,003.29 | $2,392.13 |
| 2024 | 6,448 | 6,434 | $3,080.24 | $2,454.01 |
States with the most Q9983 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,019 | $2,418.55 |
| Massachusetts | 953 | $2,200.98 |
| Florida | 953 | $2,887.33 |
| Virginia | 637 | $2,419.67 |
| California | 489 | $2,866.73 |
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 Q9983
- 2016-07-01: Q9983 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 Q9983?
Q9983 is the HCPCS Level II code for florbetaben f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 8.1 millicuries. Short descriptor: "Florbetaben f18 diagnostic".
How much does Medicare pay for Q9983?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2,454.01 per service (average allowed $3,080.24).
Does Medicare cover Q9983?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of Q9983 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.