HCPCS code Q0083 — Chemo by other than infusion.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 1996.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
Q0083
ActiveChemo by other than infusion
Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
Category:
Temporary
Section:
Q-codes: Temporary Codes
Effective:
Jan 1, 1996
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
B
— Code not recognized by OPPS — billed via another route
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of Q0083 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 2 |
| Practitioner Services | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits