The HCPCS code set is updated on a quarterly basis. Change Request (CR) 10107 informs MACs of updating specific drug/biological HCPCS codes. As of July 1, 2017, the HCPCS file included the following new codes:
Q9984
- Short Description: Kyleena
- Long Description: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive system (Kyleena), 19.5 mg
Q9985
- Short Description: Inj, hydroxyprogesterone, NOS
- Long Description: Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
Q9986
- Short Description: Inj, Makena
- Long Description: Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate (Makena), 10 mg
- TOS Code 1, P
Q9988
- Short Description: Platelets, pathogen reduced
- Long Description: Platelets, pathogen reduced, each unit
Q9989
- Short Description: Ustekinumab IV Inj, 1 mg
- Long Description: Ustekinumab, for Intravenous Injection, 1 mg
Also, as of July 1, 2017, HCPCS code J1725 (Injection, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, 1 mg) is no longer payable for Medicare.