Home Drug Codes A Codes A9513 · LUTATHERA
Updated July 1st, 2026

LUTATHERA A Code: A9513

Lutetium lu 177, dotatate, therapeutic, 1 millicurie

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$350.207
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 9067
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 Lutetium lu 177, dotatate, therapeutic, 1 millicurie
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2019
Manufacturer Advanced Accelerator
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection

About LUTATHERA

Lutathera is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9513 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical medication is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Advanced Accelerator.

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NDC Code Information

1 NDC package is crosswalked to A9513. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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LUTATHERA Pricing & Reimbursement

A9513 Private Payer Reimbursement
$328.84 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

LUTATHERA Claims Performance

Claims from Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
Claim Denial Rate 22.64%
Avg. Days to File 29.0days
Avg. Days to Pay 48.2days

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LUTATHERA 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
79101 Radiopharmaceutical therapy, by intravenous administration
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Lutathera (A9513) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9513. Wastage billing guide →

LUTATHERA Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9513 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 mci.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
200 units / day
= 200 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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LUTATHERA 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.

Somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Lutathera billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for LUTATHERA can be found through Advanced Accelerator Applications. Visit Here →
Are there any available Lutathera patient assistance programs?
LUTATHERA patient assistance information can be found through Advanced Accelerator Applications. Visit Here →
Where can I find Lutathera prescribing information?
LUTATHERA prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Lutathera side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for LUTATHERA. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing LUTATHERA require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include LUTATHERA (A9513) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9513. For more information, visit the link below.

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