Amniocyte plus, per 0.5 cc
Code effective Jan 01, 2026
HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
Q4242 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Amniocyte plus, per 0.5 cc or (Amniocyte plus, per 0.5 cc) for short. HCPCS Q4242 has been effective since 01/01/2026 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 | Q4242 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
13 - Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
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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 | O1E - Other drugs |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 1 - Medical care |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2026 |
| Date added | Added Jul 01, 2020 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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