Home Drug Codes A Codes A9584 · DATSCAN
Updated July 1st, 2026

DATSCAN A Code: A9584

Iodine 1-123 ioflupane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$1,387.74
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 0781
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 Iodine 1-123 ioflupane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2012
Manufacturer GE Healthcare
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About DATSCAN

Datscan is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9584 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by GE Healthcare.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to A9584. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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DATSCAN Pricing & Reimbursement

A9584 Private Payer Reimbursement
$2,657.59 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

DATSCAN 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
78607 Brain imaging, tomographic (SPECT); single study.
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Datscan (A9584) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9584. Wastage billing guide →

DATSCAN Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9584 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = per study dose, up to 5 millicuries.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
1 unit / day
Same limit in both settings

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 →

DATSCAN Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Drug Class
Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]Radiopharmaceutical Activity [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a manufacturer-published billing and coding guide for Datscan?
Billing and coding information for DATSCAN can be found through GE HEALTHCARE. Visit Here →
Are there any available patient assistance programs for Datscan?
DATSCAN patient assistance information can be found through GE HEALTHCARE. Visit Here →
Where can I find Datscan prescribing information?
Datscan prescribing information can be found at the link below. Visit Here →
Is there available side effect information for Datscan?
Our team has not identified a source of side effect information for Datscan.
Does billing DATSCAN require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include DATSCAN (A9584) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9584. For more information, visit the link below.

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