No. Q5132 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 Q5132?

One unit of Q5132 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

Q5132 (Retired 2024) — Inj, abrilada, 10 mg

Q5132 was retired on Dec 31, 2024

CMS ended Q5132 after Dec 31, 2024. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeQ5132

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, adalimumab-afzb (abrilada), biosimilar, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Inj, abrilada, 10 mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2025

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

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Q5132: common questions

Is Q5132 a CPT code?: No. Q5132 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 Q5132?: One unit of Q5132 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

Q5132 — Injection, adalimumab-afzb (abrilada), biosimilar, 10 mg

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