HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q5106Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q5106
Q5106 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2018, and its current record took effect 01/01/2020.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Inj retacrit non-esrd use
- Date added
- 07/01/2018
- Action effective
- 01/01/2020
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about Q5106
Is HCPCS Q5106 still valid?
- Yes. Q5106 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover Q5106?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.