HCPCS A9592: Copper Cu-64 Dotatate Diagnostic, 1 Millicurie
HCPCS Level II code A9592 identifies Copper Cu-64 dotatate, a radiopharmaceutical administered at a 1 millicurie dose for diagnostic PET imaging of somatostatin receptor–positive tumors. This code matters nationally as molecular imaging agents like Cu‑64 dotatate enable targeted diagnostic evaluation of neuroendocrine and other somatostatin-receptor–expressing malignancies, influencing care pathways and utilization of advanced imaging services.
Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise national overview of coverage and reimbursement context, clinical purpose and typical care settings, and the operational considerations tied to radiopharmaceutical billing. The publication highlights benchmarks and policy-relevant points such as coding specificity for radiopharmaceuticals, payer coverage variability, and implications for site-of-service selection.
This summary is intended for administrators, coding professionals, and policy analysts seeking a clear, national-level briefing on HCPCS Level II code A9592, its clinical role in diagnostic PET imaging, and the payer landscape relevant to procurement and billing.
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Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code A9592 describes Copper Cu-64 dotatate, provided for diagnostic imaging, with the specified amount of 1 millicurie. This code represents a radiopharmaceutical agent used in nuclear medicine PET imaging to visualize somatostatin receptor–expressing tumors.
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Service type: Diagnostic radiopharmaceutical administration for PET imaging
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Typical site of service: Hospital outpatient imaging centers or freestanding imaging facilities equipped for PET radiotracer administration and scanning