HCPCS drug code · CMS crosswalk
Iodixanol HCPCS Code
In short
CMS assigns Iodixanol NDCs to 2 HCPCS codes: Q9966 (per 1 ml), Q9967 (per 1 ml). Which one applies depends on the product; the table lists each NDC with its code.
Reference
- Q9966
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per mlBilling unit: 1 ml
- Q9967
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per mlBilling unit: 1 ml
- Labelers
- FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC; Slate Run Pharmaceuticals
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Medicare Part B payment limit
CMS ASP fileEffective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 2Q26 ASP data. A payment limit is not a coverage decision; the Medicare contractor decides coverage. CMS ASP pricing files
Iodixanol units and claim line
Enter the dose given to get the Q9966 units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P. This builds the Q9966 line; use the code page for Q9967.
Enter the units to build the claim line.
Iodixanol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65219-0381-10 | Q9966 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 100 | 1000 |
| 65219-0381-50 | Q9966 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 150 | 1500 |
| 65219-0383-05 | Q9967 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 50 | 500 |
| 65219-0383-10 | Q9967 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 100 | 1000 |
| 65219-0383-50 | Q9967 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 150 | 1500 |
| 65219-0383-70 | Q9967 | FreseniUS Kabi USA, LLC | 10 × 200 | 2000 |
| 70436-0126-82 | Q9967 | Slate Run Pharmaceuticals | 10 × 15 | 150 |
Iodixanol: common questions
- What is the HCPCS code for Iodixanol?
- CMS assigns Iodixanol NDCs to 2 HCPCS codes: Q9966 (per 1 ml), Q9967 (per 1 ml). Which one applies depends on the product; the table lists each NDC with its code.
- How many Q9966 billing units are in a package of Iodixanol?
- CMS lists 1,000 to 1,500 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.
- How many Q9967 billing units are in a package of Iodixanol?
- CMS lists 150 to 2,000 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 Q9966 a CPT code?
- No. Q9966 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.