HCPCS code Q0111 — Wet mounts/ w preparations. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2020. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

Q0111

Active

Wet mounts/ w preparations

Wet mounts, including preparations of vaginal, cervical or skin specimens

Category: Temporary
Section: Q-codes: Temporary Codes
Effective: Jan 1, 2020
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: A — Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of Q0111 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
DME Supplier 0
Outpatient Hospital 2
Practitioner Services 2

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2020-Q1
    Wet mounts/ w preparations