HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q9993Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg
Terminated 12/31/2018
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q9993
Q9993 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2018, and its current record took effect 01/01/2019.
It was terminated on 12/31/2018 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
- Inj., triamcinolone ext rel
- Date added
- 07/01/2018
- Action effective
- 01/01/2019
- Termination date
- 12/31/2018
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about Q9993
Is HCPCS Q9993 still valid?
- No. Q9993 was terminated on 12/31/2018.
Does Medicare cover Q9993?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.