HCPCS Level II · Miscellaneous services (temporary codes)
Q9978Netupitant 300 mg and palonosetron 0.5 mg
Terminated 12/31/2015
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About Q9978
Q9978 is an HCPCS Level II code in the Q series (miscellaneous services (temporary codes)), describing netupitant 300 mg and palonosetron 0.5 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2015, and its current record took effect 01/01/2016.
It was terminated on 12/31/2015 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Netupitant palonosetron oral
- Date added
- 07/01/2015
- Action effective
- 01/01/2016
- Termination date
- 12/31/2015
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about Q9978
Is HCPCS Q9978 still valid?
- No. Q9978 was terminated on 12/31/2015.
Does Medicare cover Q9978?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.