No. Q5005 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.

Q5005 HCPCS Code — Hospice, inpatient hospital

In short

Q5005 is the HCPCS Level II code for hospice care provided in inpatient hospital.

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeQ5005

Billing unitSee descriptor

Descriptor: Hospice care provided in inpatient hospital
Short descriptor: Hospice, inpatient hospital
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2007

Units and claim line

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HCPCS units

Modifier

NDC (11-digit)

NDC unit qualifier

NDC quantity

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Q5005: common questions

Is Q5005 a CPT code?: No. Q5005 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.

Q5005 — Hospice care provided in inpatient hospital

Code

Units and claim line

Q5005: common questions

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