Chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen
Code effective Jan 01, 2014
HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
Q0161 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen or (Chlorpromazine hcl 5mg oral) for short. HCPCS Q0161 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Medical care.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes) |
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| HCPCS Code | Q0161 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
51 - Drugs
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | C - Carrier judgment |
| BETOS2 code | O1D - Chemotherapy |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 1 - Medical care |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2014 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2014 |
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