2025 HCPCS code Q0083

Chemotherapy administration by means other than infusion, per visit.

Use Q0083 for chemotherapy administered by any method other than infusion. Do not use this code if chemotherapy is administered by infusion; instead, use Q0084 for IV infusion. Refer to payer guidelines for specific coding requirements and accepted codes.

IMPORTANT For chemotherapy given by both infusion and other routes, previously code Q0085 was used but has been discontinued. Consider CPT codes 96401-96549, Q0084 (infusion only), and Q0085 (combination of infusion and other methods), now replaced by other, more specific CPT codes.

In simple words: This code covers giving chemotherapy medicine through methods other than an IV drip, such as injections under the skin or into the muscle.

Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push) per visit.

Example 1: A patient receives a subcutaneous injection of chemotherapy medication due to a low platelet count., A patient receives an intramuscular injection of an antiemetic drug prior to chemotherapy., A patient receives a chemotherapy drug via IV push.

Documentation should specify the drug administered, dosage, route of administration (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, IV push), and the date and time of administration.Medical necessity for the chosen route of administration should also be documented.

  • Specialties:Oncology, Hematology
  • Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic, Home
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