HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q9972Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)
Terminated 12/31/2014
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q9972
Q9972 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis).
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2014, and its current record took effect 01/01/2015.
It was terminated on 12/31/2014 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Epoetin beta esrd use
- Date added
- 07/01/2014
- Action effective
- 01/01/2015
- Termination date
- 12/31/2014
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about Q9972
Is HCPCS Q9972 still valid?
- No. Q9972 was terminated on 12/31/2014.
Does Medicare cover Q9972?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.