c8937 is a valid HCPCS code for 2023. It's used to specify:
Computer-aided detection including computer algorithm analysis of breast mri image data for lesion detection/characterization pharmacokinetic analysis with further physician review for interpretation (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
c8937- HCPCS Details
Updated: May 23, 2023
HCPCS Code
c8937
Description
Short Description
Cad breast mri
Long Description
Computer-aided detection including computer algorithm analysis of breast mri image data for lesion detection/characterization pharmacokinetic analysis with further physician review for interpretation (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
A code denoting Medicare coverage status.
HCPCS Coverage Code ⓘ
D
A code denoting the change made to a procedure or modifier code within the HCPCS system.
HCPCS Action Code ⓘ
N =
No maintenance for this code
Code used to identify the appropriate methodology for developing unique pricing amounts under part B. A procedure may have one to four pricing codes.
HCPCS Pricing Indicator ⓘ
53 =
Statute
Code used to identify instances where a procedure could be priced under multiple methodologies.
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code ⓘ
A =
Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) classification categories are used to analyze Medicare costs. All Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes are assigned to a BETOS category.
BETOS Classification ⓘ
I2D =
Advanced imaging - MRI/MRA: other
The carrier assigned CMS type of service which describes the particular kind(s) of service represented by the procedure code.
Type of Service ⓘ
4 =
Diagnostic radiology
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Effective date of action to a procedure or modifier code
Effective Date ⓘ
01/01/2019
The year the HCPCS code was added to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.
Date Added ⓘ
01/01/2019
Termination Date
-
The HCPCS Code Section that this code belongs to. It's typically denoted by the first letter in the code.
