HCPCS Q4081

Injection, epoetin alfa, 100 units (for esrd on dialysis)

HCPCS Information

HCPCS Code: Q4081
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 Q4081 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 13 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
Short Description
Epoetin alfa, 100 units esrd
Long Description
Injection, epoetin alfa, 100 units (for esrd on dialysis)
Pricing Indicator
Other carrier priced
Multiple Pricing Indicator
Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage Description
Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS Type of Service
Other drugs
Medicare Payment Limit
$0.77
Medicare Co-Insurance Percentage
20.000%
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
55513-126Epogen Epoetin AlfaSolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousAmgen, IncACTIVE
55513-144Epogen Epoetin AlfaSolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousAmgen, IncACTIVE
55513-148Epogen Epoetin AlfaSolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousAmgen, IncACTIVE
55513-267Epogen Epoetin AlfaSolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousAmgen, IncACTIVE
55513-283Epogen Epoetin AlfaSolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousAmgen, IncACTIVE
55513-478Epogen Epoetin AlfaSolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousAmgen, IncACTIVE
59676-302Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE
59676-303Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE
59676-304Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE
59676-310Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE
59676-312Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE
59676-320Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE
59676-340Procrit ErythropoietinInjection, SolutionIntravenous; SubcutaneousJanssen Products, LpACTIVE