Home Drug Codes A Codes A9588 · AXUMIN
Updated July 1st, 2026

AXUMIN A Code: A9588

Fluciclovine f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$322.27
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9052
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
1
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Fluciclovine f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2017
Manufacturer Blue Earth Diagnostics
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About AXUMIN

Axumin is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9588 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Blue Earth Diagnostics.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to A9588. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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AXUMIN Pricing & Reimbursement

A9588 Private Payer Reimbursement
$553.82 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

AXUMIN CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
78811 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; limited area (eg, chest, head/neck)
78812 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; skull base to mid-thigh
78813 Login for More Tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; whole body. Login for More
78814 Login for More Tumor imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; whole body. Login for More
78815 Login for More Positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; skull base to mid-thigh. Login for More
78816 Login for More Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging; with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization, whole body. Login for More
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Axumin (A9588) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9588. Wastage billing guide →

AXUMIN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9588 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mci.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
10 units / day
= 10 mci per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

mci Enter a dose to see how many billing units it is and whether it is under the limit.

AXUMIN Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Diagnostic agent for prostate cancer
Drug Class
Positron Emitting Activity [MoA]Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Axumin billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for AXUMIN can be found through Blue Earth Diagnostics. Visit Here →
Are there any available Axumin patient assistance programs?
AXUMIN patient assistance information can be found through Blue Earth Diagnostics. Visit Here →
Where can I find Axumin prescribing information?
AXUMIN prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Axumin side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for AXUMIN. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing AXUMIN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include AXUMIN (A9588) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9588. For more information, visit the link below.

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