No. Q9970 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 Q9970?

One unit of Q9970 is 1mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1mg.

Q9970 (Retired 2014) — Inj ferric carboxymaltos 1mg

Q9970 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended Q9970 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeQ9970

Billing unit1mg

Descriptor: Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1mg
Short descriptor: Inj ferric carboxymaltos 1mg
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2015

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

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Q9970: common questions

Is Q9970 a CPT code?: No. Q9970 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 Q9970?: One unit of Q9970 is 1mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1mg. J-code billing units.

Q9970 — Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1mg

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