HCPCS Q0166
Granisetron hydrochloride, 1 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 24 hour dosage regimen
HCPCS Information
- HCPCS Code: Q0166
- 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 Q0166 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 4 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
- Short Description
- Granisetron hcl 1 mg oral
- Long Description
- Granisetron hydrochloride, 1 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 24 hour dosage regimen
- Pricing Indicator
- Drugs
- Multiple Pricing Indicator
- Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
- Coverage Description
- Special coverage instructions apply
- 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:
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0093-7485 | Granisetron Hydrochloride | Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. | |||||
| 16714-221 | Granisetron Hydrochloride | Northstar Rx Llc | |||||
| 16714-221 | Granisetron Hydrochloride | Northstar Rx Llc | |||||
| 69452-350 | Granisetron Hydrochloride | Granisetron Hydrochloride | Tablet, Film Coated | Oral | Bionpharma Inc. | ACTIVE |
