LOCAMETZ A Code: A9800
Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (locametz), 1 millicurie
Drug & Product Overview
About LOCAMETZ
Locametz is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9800 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Advanced Accelerator.
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NDC Code Information
2 NDC packages are crosswalked to A9800. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.
| NDC Code | Drug | Manufacturer | Billing Units / Pkg | Package Size |
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| •••••-••••-•• Log in to view | LOCAMETZ | •••••••••••• Log in to view | •••• Log in to view | ••• •• / • •• Log in to view |
| •••••-••••-•• Log in to view | LOCAMETZ | •••••••••••• Log in to view | •••• Log in to view | ••• •• / • •• Log in to view |
LOCAMETZ Pricing & Reimbursement
National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.
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Kit For The Preparation Of Gallium Ga 68 Gozetotide 505(b)(2) Information:
| HCPCS Code | Manufacturer | Active Ingredient | HCPCS Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A9800 | Generic Code (Multiple Manufacturers) | Kit For The Preparation Of Gallium Ga 68 Gozetotide | Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (locametz), 1 millicurie |
LOCAMETZ 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. |
CMS does not include Locametz (A9800) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9800. Wastage billing guide →
LOCAMETZ Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
The most billing units of A9800 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mci.
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 →
LOCAMETZ Clinical Information
Indications and drug classification.
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.
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