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Updated October 1st, 2026

FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 A Code: A9609

Fludeoxyglucose f18 up to 15 millicuries

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q4 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Fludeoxyglucose f18 up to 15 millicuries
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2024
Manufacturer Multiple Manufacturers
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Multi-Source; Generic
Dosage Type Multi-Dose
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Solution

About FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18

Fludeoxyglucose F18 is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9609 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by multiple companies.

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NDC Code Information

4 NDC packages are crosswalked to A9609. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 Pricing & Reimbursement

A9609 Private Payer Reimbursement
$65.33 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 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
78815 Positron emission tomography (PET) with concurrently acquired computed tomography (CT) for attenuation correction and anatomical localization; skull base to mid-thigh.
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

This product is new and does not yet appear on the CMS list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Wastage billing guide →

FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9609 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 15 millicuries.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
1 unit / day
= 15 millicuries 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 →

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

FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 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.

Coronary artery disease with left ventricular dysfunction (cardiology PET imaging) Coronary artery disease with left ventricular dysfunction (cardiology) Epileptic seizures (neurology PET imaging) Epileptic seizures (neurology) Epileptic seizures — regions of abnormal glucose metabolism (neurology PET imaging) Malignancy (oncology PET imaging) Malignancy (oncology)
Drug Class
Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]Radiopharmaceutical Activity [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Fludeoxyglucose F18 billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Fludeoxyglucose F18 billing and coding information.
Are there any available Fludeoxyglucose F18 patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Fludeoxyglucose F18 patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Fludeoxyglucose F18 prescribing information?
FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Fludeoxyglucose F18 side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 (A9609) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9609. For more information, visit the link below.

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