HCPCS Q9965
Locm 100-199mg/ml iodine,1ml
HCPCS Q9965 at a glance
- Code
- Q9965
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Locm 100-199mg/ml iodine,1ml
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is HCPCS code Q9965?
HCPCS Q9965 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Locm 100-199mg/ml iodine,1ml". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS Q9965 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS Q9965 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS Q9965 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.