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Updated July 1st, 2026

FLUORODOPA F18 A Code: A9602

Fluorodopa f-18, diagnostic, per millicurie

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$855.55
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9053
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 Fluorodopa f-18, diagnostic, per millicurie
HCPCS Added Date October 1, 2022
Manufacturer The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection

About FLUORODOPA F18

Fluorodopa F18 is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9602 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to A9602. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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FLUORODOPA F18 Pricing & Reimbursement

A9602 Private Payer Reimbursement
$503.14 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

Fluorodopa F18 505(b)(2) Information:

HCPCS Code Manufacturer Active Ingredient HCPCS Description
A9602 The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Fluorodopa F18 Fluorodopa f-18, diagnostic, per millicurie

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

CMS does not include Fluorodopa F18 (A9602) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9602. Wastage billing guide →

FLUORODOPA F18 Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9602 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mci.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
5 units / day
= 5 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 →

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FLUORODOPA 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.

Parkinsonian syndromes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Fluorodopa F18 billing and coding guide?
We have not yet identified a manufacturer source of Fluorodopa F18 billing and coding information.
Are there any available Fluorodopa F18 patient assistance programs?
Our team did not identify a source for Fluorodopa F18 patient assistance information. Please reach out to our team if you feel that this is a mistake.
Where can I find Fluorodopa F18 prescribing information?
FLUORODOPA F18 prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Fluorodopa F18 side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for FLUORODOPA F18. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing FLUORODOPA F18 require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include FLUORODOPA F18 (A9602) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9602. For more information, visit the link below.

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