HCPCS Code Q9988

Platelets, pheresis, pathogen-reduced, each unit
Code effective Jan 01, 2018

HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)

Q9988 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Platelets, pheresis, pathogen-reduced, each unit or (Platelets, pathogen reduced) for short. HCPCS Q9988 has been effective since 01/01/2018 and applies to Other medical items or services.


HCPCS Code Details - Q9988

HCPCS Level II Code
Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code Q9988
Description

Long description:
Platelets, pheresis, pathogen-reduced, each unit

Short description:
Platelets, pathogen reduced

HCPCS Pricing indicator 52 - Reasonable charge
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute number 1833T
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 9 - Other medical items or services
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2018
Date added Added Jul 01, 2017
Termination date Dec 31, 2017

See also

  • HCPCS Q9987 · Pathogen(s) test for platelets

  • HCPCS P9073 · Platelets, pheresis, pathogen-reduced, each unit

  • HCPCS Q9989 · Ustekinumab, for intravenous injection, 1 mg

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


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