No. Q2017 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 Q2017?

One unit of Q2017 is 50 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 50 mg.

Q2017 J-Code (Retired 2025) — Injection, teniposide, 50 mg

Q2017 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended Q2017 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Look up the drug for its current code.

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HCPCS codeQ2017

Billing unit50 mg

Descriptor: Injection, teniposide, 50 mg
Short descriptor: Teniposide, 50 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

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

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Q2017: common questions

Is Q2017 a CPT code?: No. Q2017 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 Q2017?: One unit of Q2017 is 50 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 50 mg. J-code billing units.

Q2017 — Injection, teniposide, 50 mg

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