HCPCS Code Q9972

Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)
Code effective Jan 01, 2015

HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)

Q9972 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis) or (Epoetin beta esrd use) for short. HCPCS Q9972 has been effective since 01/01/2015 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - Q9972

HCPCS Level II Code
Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code Q9972
Description

Long description:
Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)

Short description:
Epoetin beta esrd use

HCPCS Pricing indicator 57 - Other carrier priced
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
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, 2015
Date added Added Jul 01, 2014
Termination date Dec 31, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS Q9970 · Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1mg

  • HCPCS J0887 · Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)

  • HCPCS J0888 · Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for non esrd use)

  • HCPCS Q9973 · Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (non-esrd use)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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