No. Q9976 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 Q9976?

One unit of Q9976 is 0.1 mg of iron, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg of iron.

Q9976 (Retired 2015) — Inj ferric pyrophosphate cit

Q9976 was retired on Dec 31, 2015

CMS ended Q9976 after Dec 31, 2015. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

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HCPCS codeQ9976

Billing unit0.1 mg of iron

Descriptor: Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate solution, 0.1 mg of iron
Short descriptor: Inj ferric pyrophosphate cit
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2016

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

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Q9976: common questions

Is Q9976 a CPT code?: No. Q9976 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 Q9976?: One unit of Q9976 is 0.1 mg of iron, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 0.1 mg of iron. J-code billing units.

Q9976 — Injection, ferric pyrophosphate citrate solution, 0.1 mg of iron

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