HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q9991Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (sublocade), less than or equal to 100 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q9991
Q9991 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing injection, buprenorphine extended-release (sublocade), less than or equal to 100 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2018.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Buprenorph xr 100 mg or less
- Date added
- 07/01/2018
- Action effective
- 07/01/2018
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about Q9991
Is HCPCS Q9991 still valid?
- Yes. Q9991 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover Q9991?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.