In short

Q2028 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg. One billing unit is 0.5 mg.

Code

CMS HCPCS file
HCPCS codeQ2028
Billing unit0.5 mg
Descriptor
Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg
Short descriptor
Inj, sculptra, 0.5mg
Code set
HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective
Jan 1, 2019

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

Units and claim line

Units = dose given ÷ 0.5 mg. For example, 50 mg is 100 units. Enter the dose to get the units and the NDC line for the CMS-1500 and the 837P.

Enter the dose given to build the claim line.

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Q2028: common questions

Is Q2028 a CPT code?
No. Q2028 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 Q2028?
One unit of Q2028 is 0.5 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.5 mg. J-code billing units.

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