Q9987 HCPCS - PATHOGEN(S) TEST FOR PLATELETS

Code Information

HCPCS Code: Q9987

Sequence Number: 0010

Short Description: Pathogen test for platelets

Long Description: Pathogen(s) test for platelets

Code Added Date: 7/1/2017

Action Code: D - Discontinue procedure or modifier code

Action Effective Date: 1/1/2018

Classification: Temporary Codes

Coding System: HCPCS

Code Type

Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code: T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
Type Of Service Code:
  • 5 - Diagnostic laboratory

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:
  • 50-34
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 Q9987
    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 Pathogen(s) test for platelets
    HCPCS Short Description Pathogen test for platelets
    HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code 1 57 - Other carrier priced
    HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
    HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1 50-34
    HCPCS Cross Reference Code 1 P9100
    HCPCS Coverage Code D - Special coverage instructions apply
    HCPCS Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service Code T1H - Lab tests - other (non-Medicare fee schedule)
    HCPCS Type Of Service Code 1 5 - Diagnostic laboratory
    HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity 0
    HCPCS Code Added Date 7/1/2017
    HCPCS Action Effective Date 1/1/2018
    HCPCS Termination Date 12/31/2017
    HCPCS Action Code D - Discontinue procedure or modifier code

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    This page was last updated on: 1/1/2018