No. Q5008 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.

Q5008 HCPCS Code — Hospice in inpatient psych

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Q5008 is the HCPCS Level II code for hospice care provided in inpatient psychiatric facility.

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CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeQ5008

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

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Q5008: common questions

Is Q5008 a CPT code?: No. Q5008 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.

Q5008 — Hospice care provided in inpatient psychiatric facility

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Q5008: common questions

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