HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Cystografin-Dilute HCPCS Code
In short
Cystografin-Dilute is billed under HCPCS Q9958 — High osmolar contrast material, up to 149 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. One billing unit is 1 ml. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Cystografin-Dilute NDC under this code.
Reference
- Q9958
- High osmolar contrast material, up to 149 mg/ml iodine concentration, per mlBilling unit: 1 ml
- Labelers
- Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Medicare Part B payment limit
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Cystografin-Dilute units and claim line
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Cystografin-Dilute NDCs and billing units
From CMS’s ASP NDC–HCPCS crosswalk, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Billing units per package are CMS’s figures for the code’s unit.
| NDC (11-digit) | HCPCS | Labeler | Package | Billing units per package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00270-1410-30 | Q9958 | Bracco Diagnostics Inc. | 10 × 300 | 3000 |
Cystografin-Dilute: common questions
- What is the HCPCS code for Cystografin-Dilute?
- Cystografin-Dilute is billed under HCPCS Q9958 — High osmolar contrast material, up to 149 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. One billing unit is 1 ml. CMS's crosswalk lists 1 Cystografin-Dilute NDC under this code.
- How many Q9958 billing units are in a package of Cystografin-Dilute?
- CMS lists 3,000 billing units per package, depending on the NDC, where one unit is 1 ml. Units to report are based on the dose given, not the package.
- Is Q9958 a CPT code?
- No. Q9958 is a HCPCS Level II code from CMS for the drug itself. Giving it, for example by injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.