No. Q0245 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 Q0245?

One unit of Q0245 is 2100 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 2100 mg.

Q0245 (Retired 2023) — Bamlanivimab and etesevima

Q0245 was retired on Dec 13, 2023

CMS ended Q0245 after Dec 13, 2023. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeQ0245

Billing unit2100 mg

Descriptor: Injection, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, 2100 mg
Short descriptor: Bamlanivimab and etesevima
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Dec 14, 2023

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

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Q0245: common questions

Is Q0245 a CPT code?: No. Q0245 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 Q0245?: One unit of Q0245 is 2100 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 2100 mg. J-code billing units.

Q0245 — Injection, bamlanivimab and etesevimab, 2100 mg

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