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Official Description

Samarium sm-153 lexidronam, therapeutic, per treatment dose, up to 150 millicuries
Short Descr Sm 153 lexidronam
Related Drugs Quadramet
Coverage Carrier Priced
Pricing Indicator(s) 57 – Other carrier priced
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
BETOS I1E – Standard imaging - nuclear medicine
TOS Code(s) 6 – Therapeutic radiology
Added Date 1/1/2010
Status Code Statutory Exclusion (from MPFS, may be paid under other methodologies)
Global Days XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply
PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) 9 - Not Applicable
Multiple Procedures (51) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Bilateral Surgery (50) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Physician Supervisions 09 - Concept does not apply.
Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Co-Surgeons (62) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Team Surgery (66) 9 - Concept does not apply.
Diagnostic Imaging Family 99 - Concept Does Not Apply
APC Status Indicator Nonpass-Through Drugs and Nonimplantable Biologicals, Including Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals
ASC Payment Indicator Drugs and biologicals paid separately when provided integral to a surgical procedure on ASC list; payment based on OPPS rate.
MUE 1
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 240 - Medications (Injections, infusions and other forms)
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2010-01-01 Added -
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