First pass Studies (CPT codes 78481 and 78483)First pass studies utilize rapidly acquired images of a bolus of a radiopharmaceutical agent as it moves through the heart. A federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Neither the United States Government nor its employees represent that use of such information, product, or processes 78804 may only be reported once, no matter how many scans are reported. The ordering and referring providers name and NPI (National Provider Identifier) must be on the claim. 0000011506 00000 n article does not apply to that Bill Type. There is a risk for misdiagnosis because Pylarify binding may occur in other types of cancer as well as certain non-malignant conditions which may lead to image interpretation errors. Draft articles are articles written in support of a Proposed LCD. The radiotracer piflufolastat, also known as Pylarify, is safe and FDA-approved. Clinical correlation, which may include histopathological evaluation of the suspected prostate cancer site, is recommended. A9538 and A9512 will be denied when billed with these CPT codes. preparation of this material, or the analysis of information provided in the material. No portion of the American Hospital Association (AHA) copyrighted materials contained within this publication may be DISCLOSED HEREIN. Ensure safe handling and preparation procedures to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure. A.Technetium (Tc) labeled radiopharmaceuticals: 1. Lilly said people without insurance can find savings cards to receive insulin for the same . You can use the Contents side panel to help navigate the various sections. The average insurance coverage for 2023 is at a record-high level of $446 an acre; SCIC says it's based on increased commodity prices and yield coverage. Applications are available at the American Dental Association web site. 0000015087 00000 n CPT is a trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). Your MCD session is currently set to expire in 5 minutes due to inactivity. A9559 Cobalt co-57 cyanocobalamin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 1 microcurie, 8. It is prepared external to the patient and is then administered intravenously for cardiac hot spot imaging. First pass Studies. A4641-Indium in 111 Diethylenetriamine Pentaacetic acid Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not other wise specifiedCisternography or CSF leak detection, or shunt patency evaluation (CPT 78630 78645, 78650, 78803)Gastric emptying (CPT 78264-78265), 3. Local Coverage Articles are a type of educational document published by the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). End Users do not act for or on behalf of the CMS. A9596 Gallium ga-68 gozetotide, diagnostic, (illuccix), 1 millicurie, 18. and/or making any commercial use of UB‐04 Manual or any portion thereof, including the codes and/or descriptions, is only |&#EL":!S-Q$)rJG~n76kT,GR~U;* )x`#++0yL9,ir@ .`n~D=uMp137fFeY^2Y)7n3_0cFGye('yhY Q^=wNn&vw] L $eS^.x~DHqsC\l !_} (TJu08DP'!CZ|xsRK7eUB8X/a~lR -yzHR=|l4?6(}-A>E9I!IvEb*f*^ 90JH(H&>U, \XCuW2sI%EFuqXkND3( Ja^&oQ#2g;KTw[Gwiw wyVA sOB6b.. Use of this information is subject to the terms of our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy. Other major third-party insurance companies, who tend to follow Medicare, have also added PSMA to their formulary. A9512 will not be paid separately when billed with A9538. A9560 Technetium tc-99m Labeled Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 mCi's. 0:57. There are radiation risks because Pylarify contributes to a patients overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure, which is associated with an increased risk for cancer. 0000009794 00000 n Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, including PYLARIFY, expose patients to radiation. Review completed 07/07/2022. The pH of the solution is 4.5 to 7.0. 0000009697 00000 n A9556-removed sarcoidosis description for 78999. Marketed Ga 68 PSMA-11 is currently only available locally at two sites in California. A9512-Technetium tc-99m-pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie Thyroid study (CPT 78012, 78013, 78014, 78015)Brain death (CPT 78600- 78606, 78610, 78803)First-pass cardiac technique studies (CPT 78481, 78483)Meckels diverticulum 10-20 mCi (CPT 78261, 78290)Parathyroid study (CPT 78070, 78071, 78072)Parotid or salivary scan (CPT 78230-78232)Gastric mucosa (CPT 78261, 78290)Urinary bladder residual (CPT 78730)Ureteral reflux study (CPT 78740)Dacryocystography (CPT 78660)Testicular imaging with vascular flow (CPT 78761)Peritoneal-Venous Shunt Study (CPT 78291)Cerebrospinal Fluid study (CPT 78630-78650), 17. Tc 99m Pertechnetate is added to the bag or vial and incubated at room temperature for approximately 25 minutes. Reimbursement for these agents is based on the radiopharmaceutical only. Call a licensed insurance agent today who can help you compare plans in your area that will help pay for your Medicare costs. I am 56 years old, had my prostate removed in March 2022. 0000003828 00000 n The inclusion of a code does not imply any right to reimbursement or guarantee claim payment. On May 27, 2021, Lantheus Holdings announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Pylarify, an F 18-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging agent targeted to identify suspected metastasis or recurrence of prostate cancer. The record should also indicate the radiopharmaceutical name and amount administered and be made available to the Contractor upon request. If you are acting on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to act on behalf of such organization and that your acceptance of the terms of this agreement creates a legally enforceable obligation of the organization. To report the radiopharmaceutical therapy using radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma use code 79403 and the therapeutic imaging agent, A9543-Yttrium y- 90 ibritumomab tiuxetan. Medicare contractors are required to develop and disseminate Articles. If the additional documentation or an invoice you have is needed for Medicare to make its payment determination, a development letter will be sent requesting the information. According to his . resale and/or to be used in any product or publication; creating any modified or derivative work of the UB‐04 Manual and/or codes and descriptions; In April I will be having a Transperineal biopsy with the Precisionpoint Transperineal Access System, and have a question to anyone who has gone through such a procedure. April 29, 2022. The patient is then injected with labeled RBCs. PSMA PET/CT have been covered by Medicare for many months now. The American Hospital Association (the "AHA") has not reviewed, and is not responsible for, the completeness or WASHINGTON (AP) If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year. 0000003617 00000 n All of the procedure codes are subject to Medicare rules and regulations, applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), and medical necessity. It is not appropriate to bill per mCi for the codes that include per study dose in its HCPCS description. My concern is with the Precisionpoint system as I understand. Over the next 5 years we did 3 biopsy sessions as my PSA hovered between 8 and 10. This code includes the physician service, which includes counseling the patient and family, setting up and infusing the radiopharmaceutical and post-procedure time reviewing the appropriate blood work. Most radiopharmaceuticals that have their own code include in the codes description per study dose and include a range of mCis. A9500Technetium tc-99m, Sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose,A9502Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose. A9572-Indium-in-111 pentetreotide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 6 millicuries Agent for localization of primary and metastatic neuroendocrine tumors bearing somatostatic receptors (CPT 78075, 78800-78804, 78015-78018), 6. The code lists in the article help explain which services (procedures) the related LCD applies to, the diagnosis codes for which the service is covered, or for which the service is not considered reasonable and necessary and therefore not covered. Global and technical services are not payable by the MAC B in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Codes were being billed per mCi. Computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and certain nuclear medicine scans are conventional methods commonly used to image patients with prostate cancer. A9521-Technetium tc-99m exametazine, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries Brain perfusion (CPT 78600-78606, 78610, 78803), 8. For purpose of this exclusion, "the term 'usually' means more than 50 percent of the time for all Medicare beneficiaries who use the drug. Any use not authorized herein is prohibited, including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, making copies of CDT for resale and/or license, transferring copies of CDT to any party not bound by this agreement, creating any modified or derivative work of CDT, or making any commercial use of CDT. The drugmaker said the cap applies to people with commercial coverage and at most retail pharmacies. The SNMMI communicated this change to its membership . The invoice must indicate the number of mCi in a dose. Q9983Florbetaben f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 8.1 millicuries, 7. A9538 -Technetium tc-99m pyrophosphate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries Bone/tumor (CPT 78300-78315,78803, 78999)Myocardial Infarct imaging (78466-78469), 18. Other Policies and Guidelines may apply. 0000002204 00000 n , Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Programs . There are different article types: Articles are often related to an LCD, and the relationship can be seen in the "Associated Documents" section of the Article or the LCD. Instead my treatment would be ADT starting. This can be added to the manufacturers invoice and must be signed or initialed to indicate information was added. A9546 Cobalt co-57/58 cyanocobalamin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 1 microcurie, 7. This summary of benefits and coverage shows how you and The Standard would share the cost for covered vision care services. Gallium 68 PSMA-11 and Pylarify are a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions, in men with prostate cancer. A9580 will be denied effective 12/15/2017 based on Decision Memo for Positron Emission Tomography (NaF-18) to Identify Bone Metastasis of Cancer (CAG-00065R2). Added new codes A9515, A9587, A9588, A9597, A9598. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and Please do not use this feature to contact CMS. The radiopharmaceutical code billed should correspond to the test performed. Applications are available at the AMA Web site, http://www.ama-assn.org/go/cpt. Pylarify is also indicated for patients with suspected prostate cancer recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. not endorsed by the AHA or any of its affiliates. 0000012084 00000 n This code is used for Pyrophosphate (PYP) compounded /prepared with technetium tc-99m pertechnetate. The program covers drugs that are furnished "incident-to" a physician's service provided that the drugs are not "usually self-administered" by the patient. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE THE BALANCING ACT, FEATURING PYLARIFY Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and other therapies targeting the androgen pathway, such as androgen receptor antagonists, may result in changes in uptake of PYLARIFY in prostate cancer. Typographical error corrected. Please report CPT 78803. The document is broken into multiple sections. 0000022423 00000 n Group Vision Insurance Help protect your eye health with coverage for exams, glasses and contacts. Up to 2 units of service will be allowed for A9500 and A9502.One unit of service will be allowed for A9503. The plan is to do a several directed biopsies to a suspicious area found on an MRI in the transition zone, plus an additional 15 cores in other areas of the prostate. These agents are to be billed once per study. A9564-Chromic Phosphate p-32, suspension, therapeutic, per millicurie Therapeutic imaging agent for treatment of ovarian cancer (CPT 79200)Interstitial radioactive colloid therapy (CPT 79300, 79445), 4 A9563-Sodium phosphate p-32, therapeutic, per millicurie Therapeutic imaging agent for treatment of polycythemia vera or thrombocythemia (CPT 79101), 5. Among the patients who proceeded to surgery, those with positive readings in the pelvic lymph nodes on Pylarify PET had a clinically important rate of metastatic cancer confirmed by surgical pathology. The CMS.gov Web site currently does not fully support browsers with Billing and Coding articles typically include CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, as well as Bill Type, Revenue, and CPT/HCPCS Modifier codes. The cost for the pertechnetate, in this instance, is considered part of the payment for A9560 and thus not separately payable. Deleted CPT Codes: 78805, 78806, and 78807. Post Administration Instructions Follow the PYLARIFY injection with an intravenous flush of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP. A9536 Technetium tc-99m depreotide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 35 millicuries, 4. GOVERNMENT AND ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION, PRODUCT, OR PROCESSES CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Instructions for enabling "JavaScript" can be found here. Pylarify is anticipated to be distributed from multiple sites throughout the United States. All Rights Reserved. 161 0 obj <> endobj xref A9597 Copper Cu 64 dotatate injection (Detectnet) until a true code is assigned. All rights reserved. Find a plan Or call 1-800-995-4219 to speak with a licensed insurance agent. Dispose of any unused PYLARIFY in compliance with applicable regulations. Benefit coverage for health services is determined by the member specific benefit plan document and applicable laws that may require coverage for a specific service. 0000084777 00000 n 0000030838 00000 n (CPT 78191, 78199). The FDA indication and usage for Pylarify are: PSMA positive lesions in men with prostate cancer: -The ordering providers name and NPI must be indicated in Loop 2420E (ordering) for EMC or item 17 and 17B of the CMS 1500 form. Example: A9512 is defined as Technetium tc-99m-Pertechnetate, Diagnostic, per mCi. There is a risk of hypersensitivity reactions to Pylarify, particularly in patients with a history of allergy to other drugs and foods. Any use not authorized herein is prohibited, including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, making copies of CPT for resale and/or license, transferring copies of CPT to any party not bound by this agreement, creating any modified or derivative work of CPT, or making any commercial use of CPT. 10/31/2019 CR 10901 compliance: Title changed to: Billing and Coding: Radiopharmaceutical Agents. 0000036847 00000 n CPT Long Description Change: 78130. If the procedure code and radiopharmaceutical are not billed on the same claim, it could result in payment delays or unnecessary denials. CMS has defined "not usually self-administered" according to how the Medicare population as a whole uses the drug, not how an individual patient or physician may choose to use a particular drug. You acknowledge that the ADA holds all copyright, trademark and other rights in CDT. This is the case whether they are obtained as a unit dose or from kit preparation. Effective on FDA approval date 05/26/2021. A9594 Gallium ga-68 psma-11, diagnostic, (ucla), 1 millicurie . No fee schedules, basic unit, relative values or related listings are included in CPT. 6. Article document IDs begin with the letter "A" (e.g., A12345). A9568-Technetium tc-99m arcitumomab, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuriesImmunoscintigraphy, using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) (CPT 78800-78804), 2. If you are looking for a specific code, use your browser's Find function (Ctrl-F) to quickly locate the code in the article. An official website of the United States government. Pylarify is indicated for patients with suspected prostate cancer metastasis (when cancer cells spread from the place where they first formed to another part of the body) who are potentially curable by surgery or other therapy. A9558-Xenon xe-133 gas, diagnostic, per 10 millicuries Lung study (CPT 78579, 78580, 78582, 78597, 78598), 9. accuracy of any information contained in this material, nor was the AHA or any of its affiliates, involved in the The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. The reason it doesn't make much sense for an active surveillance patient is that it is useful for detecting lymph node involvement and metastatic spread. Added A9509 into the coding table-code in policy-no change in coverage. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. Reactions may be delayed. "Construction costs on single-family homes were up nearly 17% in 2022, yet our survey found that just 14% of homeowners increased their insurance limits or added coverage features to account for . 0000045121 00000 n Myocardial Perfusion imaging studies (78451-78454)Radiopharmaceuticals commonly used for these studies include A9500 and A9502. PYLARIFY uptake is not specific for prostate cancer and may occur with other types of cancer as well as non-malignant processes and in normal tissues. presented in the material do not necessarily represent the views of the AHA. Non Medicare patients will rely on the . Sign up to get the latest information about your choice of CMS topics in your inbox. A9589 Instillation, hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride, 100 mgA diagnostic agent instilled into the bladder for detection of carcinoma of the bladder. B. Gated Equilibrium studies (78472, 78473, 78494, and 78496).Unlike the first pass technique, gated blood pool imaging studies are assessed over multiple cardiac cycles. The injection of the radiopharmaceutical agent should only be billed when it is accompanied by the agent and the procedure. I had one in October 2021 and Medicare covered the bill. The performance of PYLARIFY for imaging of patients with biochemical evidence of recurrence of prostate cancer seems to be affected by serum PSA levels. damages arising out of the use of such information, product, or process. Prostate cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. 0000003714 00000 n 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 17 Section 90: 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12 Section 20.4.4 Supplies, Decision Memo for Positron Emission Tomography (NaF-18) to Identify Bone Metastasis of Cancer (CAG-00065R2), Thyroid uptake measurement - Nuclear medicine therapy. Another option is to use the Download button at the top right of the document view pages (for certain document types). The applicable manual/regulation has been referenced in Rules and Regulations s). Thus, the second trial demonstrated that Pylarify PET can detect sites of disease in patients with biochemical evidence of recurrent prostate cancer, thereby providing important information that may impact the approach to therapy. will not infringe on privately owned rights. Content has been moved to the new template. 78481 is a single first pass study at rest or stress, requiring a single injection. 08/01/2016-Update to section E-Added Q9982 & Q9983 & removed C9458 & C9459. A9538- added tumor & removed amyloid imaging description for 78999. This Agreement will terminate upon notice if you violate its terms. Pretty scary! Does anyone have a list of PSMA locations that are not clinical trials? They say no Medicare code number yet and insurance needs a code to approve coverage. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration. For information about ordering PYLARIFY for your imaging site, and how to get started, contact PYLARIFY Customer Support at 1-800-964-0446 1-800-964-0446 M-F 8:30 am-8:00 pm ET, or email cspyl@lantheus.com. Complete absence of all Bill Types indicates Check if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period; Coverage options for the rest of 2023; Marketplace tips; Dental coverage; Medicaid & CHIP; How to apply and enroll; Picking a plan; Change or cancel plans. Next generation of focal therapy (beyond) HIFU or cryosurgery, and the appeal of it is that it's very precise..and it's also.quite automated state of the art A9592 Copper Cu 64 dotatate, diagnostic, 1 millicurie (Detectnet), 13. Format changes completed with no change in coverage. (CPT 79101), 6. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, you, your employees and agents are authorized to use CDT only as contained in the following authorized materials and solely for internal use by yourself, employees and agents within your organization within the United States and its territories. 11. Providers are to bill G0235 for non-covered indications. 0000042026 00000 n 5. The AMA is a third party beneficiary to this Agreement. A9556- Gallium ga-67 citrate, diagnostic, per millicurie Used in scans searching for infections, inflammation, tumors (CPT 78800 -78804, 78999), 3. A negative image does not rule out the presence of prostate cancer and a positive image does not confirm the presence of prostate cancer. with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. The family of a Saskatchewan man who suffered a stroke in Arizona says he racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills after his insurance company denied coverage. Pylarify is a radioactive diagnostic agent that is administered in the form of an intravenous injection. FDA approved the first PSMA-targeted PET imaging drug, Ga 68 PSMA-11, on December 1, 2020, for the same prostate cancer imaging indications as Pylarify. Below is the youtube link: A9526-Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries, 4. A9542 Indium in-111 ibritumomab tiuxetan, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries. Self-Administered Drug (SAD) Exclusion List articles list the CPT/HCPCS codes that are excluded from coverage under this category. Each milliliter contains 37 to 2,960 MBq (1 to 80 mCi) piflufolastat F 18 with 0.01 g/mCi of piflufolastat at calibration time and date, and 78.9 mg ethanol in 0.9% sodium chloride injection USP. 0000013069 00000 n The kits are prepared/mixed differently depending on the test that is performed. Similarly, those patients who have had prostate cancer and been treated sometimes show clinical signs of recurrence. A9501 Technetium tc-99m teboroxime diagnostic, per study dose, 2. CDT is a trademark of the ADA. 0000010874 00000 n 0000022303 00000 n a.HCPCs descriptions with a specified unit of measure such as mCi: A9512 is defined as Technetium tc-99m-Pertechnetate, Diagnostic, per mCi. (CPT 52000, 52204, 52214-52240), 1. Will be having mine at *Partners Imaging* in Sarasota for this 7 year (this month) GL10 guy, here's a locater for it: https://www.pylarify.com/site-locator, My husband had his last month in Arizona at MD Anderson on Medicare. The medical facility I was going to for the last 15 years offered no explanation why my PSA was never tested until age 69. Example: A9500 is defined as Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose. (CPT 79101) 11. News & Events for Human Drugs, Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, FDA approves second PSMA-targeted PET imaging drug for men with prostate cancer. A9513 Lutetium lu 177, dotatate, therapeutic, 1 millicurieFor the treatment of adult patients with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). 4. In the first trial, a cohort of 268 patients with biopsy-proven prostate cancer underwent PET/CT scans performed with Pylarify. Sometimes, a large group can make scrolling thru a document unwieldy. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2022 American Medical Association. Please enable "JavaScript" and revisit this page or proceed with browsing CMS.gov with Gallium 68 PSMA-11 and Pylarify are a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions, in men with prostate cancer. 79403 Radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiolabeled monoclonal antibody by intravenous infusion. A9595 Piflufolastat F 18 diagnostic, 1 millicurie (Pylarify), 15. 0000016225 00000 n A9586-Florbetapir f-18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 10 millicuries, 5. A9520-Technetium tc-99m, tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuriesLymphatics & Lymph glands (CPT 78195), a.A4641 Hippurate, Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classifiedRenogram (CPT 78700 78709, 78725, 78803), b.A9516-Iodine i-123 sodium iodide diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuriesThyroid imaging (CPT 78012-78018, 78020, 78070, 78071, 78072), c.A9509-Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per millicurieThyroid imaging (CPT 78012-78018, 78020, 78070, 78071, 78072)d.A9582-Iodine i-123 iobenguane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries Adrenal imaging/ Pheochromocytoma (CPT 78075)neuroblastoma imaging. If two (2) per study doses of these agents are used, one for rest and one for the stress portion of the study, it would be billed as two (2) units. Please visit the. In patients with positive Pylarify PET readings who had correlative tissue pathology from biopsies, results from baseline or follow-up imaging by conventional methods, or serial PSA levels available for comparison, local recurrence or metastasis of prostate cancer was confirmed in an estimated 85% to 87% of cases, depending on the reader. Last one was UCLA and would like to stay closer to home. Once administered via injection, Pylarify binds to PSMA, which is an important pharmacologic target for prostate cancer imaging because prostate cancer cells usually contain elevated levels of the antigen. b.HCPCs descriptions that state per study dose, up to a specified number of millicuries: A9539 Technetium tc-99m Pentetate, Diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 mCi's, Per study dose, up to 25 millicuries is one unit of service. The American. Radiopharmaceutical Agents are isotopes, frequently attached to carrier molecules, used as adjuncts to nuclear medicine diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Review completed 06/29/2021. 0000007575 00000 n The number of mCis that were administered to the patient should be the same as the number of services listed in the unit field on the claim. To report suspected adverse reactions for PYLARIFY, call 1-800-362-26681-800-362-2668 or contact FDA at 1-800-332-10881-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply. LEARN MORE. recommending their use. 2022 Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Lantheus company. The American Hospital Association ("the AHA") has not reviewed, and is not responsible for, the completeness or accuracy of any information contained in this material, nor was the AHA or any of its affiliates, involved in the preparation of this material, or the analysis of information provided in the material. 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