S09.0XXA: Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
S09.0XXA, injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 4 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 19 HCPCS Level II codes, including C8900 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen), C8901 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen), C8902 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed…). The articles come from 4 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with S09.0XXA as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8900 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8901 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8902 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8909 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8910 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8911 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8912 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8913 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8914 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8918 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8919 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8920 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| C8931 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8932 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8933 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, spinal canal and contents | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8934 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8935 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8936 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, upper extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| G0278 | Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing S09.0XXA
- A56805: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 12 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33633, L34372, L34865
- A56747: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33633, L34372, L34865
- A56775: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34424
- A57056: Billing and Coding: Aortography and Peripheral Angiography (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L36767
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other S09 diagnoses (Other and unspecified injuries of head)
- S09.11XA — Strain of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.12XA — Laceration of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.19XA — Other specified injury of muscle and tendon of head, initial encounter
- S09.311A — Primary blast injury of right ear, initial encounter
- S09.312A — Primary blast injury of left ear, initial encounter
- S09.313A — Primary blast injury of ear, bilateral, initial encounter
- S09.8XXA — Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover S09.0XXA (Injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified…)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 4 Medicare billing and coding articles list S09.0XXA as a covered diagnosis for 19 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 S09.0XXA?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are C8900 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen, 3 articles); C8901 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen, 3 articles); C8902 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed…, 3 articles); C8909 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest…, 3 articles); C8910 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest…, 3 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list S09.0XXA?
A56805 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)); A56747 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)); A56775 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography), and 1 more article.
What is ICD-10-CM code S09.0XXA?
S09.0XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for injury of blood vessels of head, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter, in category S09 (Other and unspecified injuries of head), chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under C8900
- Watch C8900 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for C8900
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup