Table of content for "Unspecified oral anti-emetic" (HCPCS Q0181)
General information on the “Q0181” code
HCPCS Code: Q0181
Long Description: Unspecified oral dosage form, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for a iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen
Short Description: Unspecified oral anti-emetic
Original information is taken from Q0181 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 51 – Drugs
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): O1D – Chemotherapy
Type Of Service 1: 1 – Medical care
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19980401
Code Effective Date: 19980401
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code