HCPCS Q9968
Injection, non-radioactive, non-contrast, visualization adjunct (e.g., methylene blue, isosulfan blue), 1 mg
HCPCS Information
- HCPCS Code: Q9968
- 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 Q9968 identifies the type of service or supply used while any of the 2 NDC codes below could be used to specify the exact drug used.
- Short Description
- Visualization adjunct
- Long Description
- Injection, non-radioactive, non-contrast, visualization adjunct (e.g., methylene blue, isosulfan blue), 1 mg
- Pricing Indicator
- Drugs
- Multiple Pricing Indicator
- Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
- Coverage Description
- Carrier judgment
- BETOS Type of Service
- Standard imaging - nuclear medicine
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0517-0374 | Provayblue | Methylene Blue | Injection | Intravenous | American Regent, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 67457-220 | Isosulfan Blue | Isosulfan Blue | Injection, Solution | Subcutaneous | Mylan Institutional Llc | ACTIVE |
