HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q0521Pharmacy supplying fee for hiv pre-exposure prophylaxis fda approved prescription
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q0521
Q0521 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing pharmacy supplying fee for hiv pre-exposure prophylaxis fda approved prescription.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2025.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Supply fee hiv prep fda appr
- Date added
- 01/01/2025
- Action effective
- 01/01/2025
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about Q0521
Is HCPCS Q0521 still valid?
- Yes. Q0521 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover Q0521?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.