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HCPCS Level II/C-Codes/C8937

C8937 HCPCS Level II Code: Computer-aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of breast MRI image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

C8937 is the authoritative medical code for Computer-aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of breast MRI image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure). This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for computer-aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of breast mri image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (HCPCS Level II C8937), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: Processed within HCPCS Level II standards. CMS regulatory guidelines apply.

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Pricing indicator: 53
  • BETOS: I2D
  • Effective: January 1, 2019

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Computer-aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of breast mri image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure) is a HCPCS Level II code (C8937) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Cad breast mri.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to C8937 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • C8928 — Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report
  • C8929 — Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral doppler echocardiography, and with color flow doppler echocardiography
  • C8930 — Transthoracic echocardiography, with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report; including performance of continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, with physician supervision
  • C8931 — Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, spinal canal and contents
  • C8932 — Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, spinal canal and contents
  • C8933 — Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, spinal canal and contents
  • C8934 — Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, upper extremity
  • C8935 — Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, upper extremity
  • C8936 — Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, upper extremity
  • C8957 — Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump