Home Drug Codes Q Codes Q9965 · OMNIPAQUE
Updated July 1st, 2026

OMNIPAQUE Q Code: Q9965

Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml

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Q4 2026 Medicare Payment Limit for Q9965, effective October 1, 2026: $1.787 per HCPCS billing unit, up 138.3% from $0.75. From CMS's final file.

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
$0.75
/ HCPCS billing unit · Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
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WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2008
Manufacturer GE Healthcare
Route of Administration Intrathecal, Intravascular, Intravenous, Oral, Rectal
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Type Single-Dose
Dosage Form Injection, Solution

About OMNIPAQUE

Omnipaque is a medication aligned to the HCPCS Q Code: Q9965 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical medication is administered via the intrathecal, intravascular, intravenous, oral, or rectal routes and manufactured by GE Healthcare.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: This medication is used before X-ray imaging tests (such as CT scans). Iohexol contains iodine and belongs to a class of drugs known as contrast media or dyes. It works by adding contrast to body parts and fluids in these imaging tests. Iohexol improves the images obtained during a CT scan, so your doctor can more easily diagnose your condition.

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

Based on publicly available CMS files. The list of NDCs below is not exhaustive.

NDC Code Drug Manufacturer Billing Units / Pkg Package Size
00407-1401-52 Omnipaque GE Healthcare Inc. 500 7000 MG / 50 ML
00407-1411-10 Omnipaque GE Healthcare Inc. 100 1800 MG / 10 ML
00407-1411-20 Omnipaque 180 GE Healthcare Inc. 200 180 MG
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OMNIPAQUE Pricing & Reimbursement

Q9965 Private Payer Reimbursement
$1.03 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

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OMNIPAQUE 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
96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug), IV push, single, or initial substance/drug
96365 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour
96372 Login for More Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intramuscular Login for More
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Omnipaque (Q9965) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing Q9965. Wastage billing guide →

OMNIPAQUE Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of Q9965 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 ml. The limit is different in the office and the hospital. Use the one for your setting.

Practitioner Office
250 units / day
= 250 ml per day
Hospital Outpatient
300 units / day
= 300 ml 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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OMNIPAQUE 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.

Aortic Root and Arch Study Aortography Aortography and Selective Visceral Arteriography Arthrography CT Cisternography CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis CT of the Body CT of the Head CT of the Head and Body Cardiac Ventriculography Cerebral Arteriography Cervical Myelography Endoscopic Retrograde Pancreatography (ERP) and Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Excretory Urography Herniography Hysterosalpingography Intra-arterial Digital Subtraction Angiography (IA-DSA) Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography (IV-DSA) Lumbar Myelography Myelography (Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical, Total Columnar) and CT Cisternography Peripheral Arteriography — Aortofemoral Runoffs Peripheral Arteriography — Selective Arteriogram Peripheral Venography (Phlebography) Pulmonary Angiography Radiographic Examination of the GI Tract Selective Coronary Arteriography Thoracic Myelography Total Columnar Myelography Voiding Cystourethrography (VCU)
Drug Class
Radiographic Contrast Agent [EPC]X-Ray Contrast Activity [MoA]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Omnipaque billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for OMNIPAQUE can be found through Ge Healthcare. Visit Here →
Are there any available Omnipaque patient assistance programs?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of patient assistance information for OMNIPAQUE.
Where can I find Omnipaque prescribing information?
OMNIPAQUE prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Omnipaque side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for OMNIPAQUE. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing OMNIPAQUE require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include OMNIPAQUE (Q9965) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing Q9965. For more information, visit the link below.

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