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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2018 Issue 2; For Your Information
Revised short and long descriptor for HCPCS Code Q5101
The short and long descriptor for HCPCS code Q5101 was recently revised by CMS. The change has been effective since April 1, 2018. For description of the changes, see table below.
HCPCS Code
Long Descriptor
Revised Short Descriptor
Revised Long Descriptor
Q5101
Injection, filgrastim (G-CSF), biosimilar, 1 microgram
Injection, zarxio
Injection, filgrastim-sndz, biosimilar, (zarxio), 1 microgram
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