HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q9956Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q9956
Q9956 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2005.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Inj octafluoropropane mic,ml
- Date added
- 04/01/2005
- Action effective
- 04/01/2005
- BETOS
- I1F
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Common questions about Q9956
Is HCPCS Q9956 still valid?
- Yes. Q9956 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover Q9956?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.