No. Q0244 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.

What is one billing unit of Q0244?

One unit of Q0244 is 1200 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1200 mg.

Q0244 (Retired 2024) — Casirivi and imdevi 1200 mg

Q0244 was retired on Dec 12, 2024

CMS ended Q0244 after Dec 12, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeQ0244

Billing unit1200 mg

Descriptor: Injection, casirivimab and imdevimab, 1200 mg
Short descriptor: Casirivi and imdevi 1200 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Dec 13, 2024

The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.

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Q0244: common questions

Is Q0244 a CPT code?: No. Q0244 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
What is one billing unit of Q0244?: One unit of Q0244 is 1200 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1200 mg. J-code billing units.

Q0244 — Injection, casirivimab and imdevimab, 1200 mg

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