HCPCS Code Q9993

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)

Q9993 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg or (Inj., triamcinolone ext rel) for short. HCPCS Q9993 has been effective since 01/01/2019 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - Q9993

HCPCS Level II Code
Section Q - Miscellaneous Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code Q9993
Description

Long description:
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg

Short description:
Inj., triamcinolone ext rel

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, 2019
Date added Added Jul 01, 2018
Termination date Dec 31, 2018

See also

  • HCPCS Q9992 · Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (sublocade), greater than 100 mg

  • HCPCS C9092 · Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, suprachoroidal (xipere), 1 mg

  • HCPCS C9469 · Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg

  • HCPCS J3300 · Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg

  • HCPCS J3301 · Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg

  • HCPCS J3304 · Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg

  • HCPCS Q9994 · In-line cartridge containing digestive enzyme(s) for enteral feeding, each

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