No. Q9974 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 Q9974?

One unit of Q9974 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg.

Q9974 (Retired 2014) — Morphine epidural/intratheca

Q9974 was retired on Dec 31, 2014

CMS ended Q9974 after Dec 31, 2014. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeQ9974

Billing unit10 mg

Descriptor: Injection, morphine sulfate, preservative-free for epidural or intrathecal use, 10 mg
Short descriptor: Morphine epidural/intratheca
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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Q9974: common questions

Is Q9974 a CPT code?: No. Q9974 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 Q9974?: One unit of Q9974 is 10 mg, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 10 mg. J-code billing units.

Q9974 — Injection, morphine sulfate, preservative-free for epidural or intrathecal use, 10 mg

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