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Updated October 1st, 2026

TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI A Code: A9500

Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose

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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 ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q4 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
5
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 1996
Manufacturer Lantheus Medical Imaging
Route of Administration Intravenous
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Injection | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution

About TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI

Technetium TC 99M Sestamibi is a medication aligned to the HCPCS A Code: A9500 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. Classified under Imaging/Radiopharmaceutical, it is administered via the intravenous route and manufactured by Lantheus Medical Imaging.

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NDC Code Information

5 NDC packages are crosswalked to A9500. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI Pricing & Reimbursement

A9500 Private Payer Reimbursement
$194.84 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI 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
78451 Myocardial perfusion imaging, tomographic (SPECT); single study
78452 Myocardial perfusion imaging, tomographic (SPECT); multiple studies
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include Technetium TC 99M Sestamibi (A9500) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9500. Wastage billing guide →

TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of A9500 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = per study dose.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
3 units / day
Same limit in both settings

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 →

TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Drug Class
Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]Radiopharmaceutical Activity [MoA]

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Compare TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI with alternatives

  • TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI A9500
  • Myoview A9502
  • Indium In 111 Oxyquinoline A9547
  • Indium In 111 DTPA A9548
  • Amyvid A9586

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a manufacturer-published billing and coding guide for Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi?
Our team has not identified a manufacturer-published source of billing and coding information for Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi.
Are there any available patient assistance programs for Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi?
Our team has not identified a source of patient assistance information for Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi.
Where can I find Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi prescribing information?
Our team has not identified a source of prescribing information for this medication
Is there available side effect information for Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi?
Our team has not identified a source of side effect information for Technetium Tc 99M Sestamibi.
Does billing TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include TECHNETIUM TC 99M SESTAMIBI (A9500) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing A9500. For more information, visit the link below.

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