Q9972 HCPCS - INJECTION, EPOETIN BETA, 1 MICROGRAM, (FOR ESRD ON DIALYSIS)

Code Information

HCPCS Code: Q9972

Sequence Number: 0010

Short Description: Epoetin beta esrd use

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

Code Added Date: 7/1/2014

Action Code: N - No maintenance for this code

Action Effective Date: 1/1/2015

Classification: Temporary Codes

Coding System: HCPCS

Code Type

Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code: O1E - Other drugs
Type Of Service Code:
  • 1 - Whole blood only eff 01/96, whole blood or packed red cells before 01/96
  • L - ESRD supplies (eff 04/95) (renal supplier in the home before 04/95)

Billing Information

Pricing Indicator Code:
  • 57 - Other carrier priced
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code: A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number:
    N/A
    Medicare Carriers Manual Reference Section Number:
      N/A
      Coverage Code: D - Special coverage instructions apply

      HCPCS Record

      Field Name Field Value
      Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Code Q9972
      HCPCS Sequence Number 0010
      HCPCS Record Identification Code 3 - First line of procedure record also contains detail information in positions 92-275
      HCPCS Long Description Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)
      HCPCS Short Description Epoetin beta esrd use
      HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 57 - Other carrier priced
      HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
      HCPCS Cross Reference Code 1 J0887
      HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
      HCPCS Processing Note Number 0195
      HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code O1E - Other drugs
      HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 1 - Whole blood only eff 01/96, whole blood or packed red cells before 01/96
      HCPCS Type Of Service Code 2 L - ESRD supplies (eff 04/95) (renal supplier in the home before 04/95)
      HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0
      HCPCS Code Added Date 7/1/2014
      HCPCS Action Effective Date 1/1/2015
      HCPCS Termination Date 12/31/2014
      HCPCS Action Code N - No maintenance for this code

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