HCPCS Code Q9979

Injection, alemtuzumab, 1 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)

Q9979 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, alemtuzumab, 1 mg or (Injection, alemtuzumab) for short. HCPCS Q9979 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - Q9979

HCPCS Level II Code
Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code Q9979
Description

Long description:
Injection, alemtuzumab, 1 mg

Short description:
Injection, alemtuzumab

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
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, 2016
Date added Added Oct 01, 2015
Termination date Dec 31, 2015

See also

  • HCPCS Q9978 · Netupitant 300 mg and palonosetron 0.5 mg

  • HCPCS J0202 · Injection, alemtuzumab, 1 mg

  • HCPCS J9010 · Injection, alemtuzumab, 10 mg

  • HCPCS Q9980 · Hyaluronan or derivative, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg

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

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