HCPCS Q0161
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen
HCPCS Information
- HCPCS Code: Q0161
- The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) is a set of unique alphanumeric codes used to report medical procedures and services to healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. HCPCS codes are used in conjunction with NDC codes for billing and medical documentation puporses. For instance, HCPCS Q0161 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 16 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
- Short Description
- Chlorpromazine hcl 5mg oral
- Long Description
- Chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen
- Pricing Indicator
- Drugs
- Multiple Pricing Indicator
- Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
- Coverage Description
- Carrier judgment
- BETOS Type of Service
- Chemotherapy
- HCPCS Classification
- List of HCPCS codes for: Temporary Codes (Q-codes)
HCPCS Crossover to NDC Codes
The NDC codes below allow precise billing based on the specific manufacturer and medication used:
