Q0169 Promethazine hydrochloride, 12.5 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
Short descriptor: Promethazine hcl 12.5mg oral
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Q0169 is the HCPCS Level II code for Promethazine hydrochloride, 12.5 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 (2026). It belongs to Section Q — Temporary Codes. Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Special coverage instructions apply. Part B pricing methodology: Drugs.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Section
- Q: Temporary Codes
- Medicare Coverage
- Special coverage instructions apply (code D)
- Part B Pricing
- Drugs (indicator 51)
- Type of Service
- Medical care
- Effective Date
- 1998-04-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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