HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q0085Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q0085
Q0085 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1992, and its current record took effect 01/01/1996.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Chemo by both infusion and o
- Date added
- 01/01/1992
- Action effective
- 01/01/1996
- BETOS
- O1D
Related Q00xx codes
- Q0035Cardiokymography
- Q0081Infusion therapy, using other than chemotherapeutic drugs, per visit
- Q0083Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
- Q0084Chemotherapy administration by infusion technique only, per visit
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- Q0092Set-up portable x-ray equipment
Common questions about Q0085
Is HCPCS Q0085 still valid?
- Yes. Q0085 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover Q0085?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.