Q3027 HCPCS code: Injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for intramuscular use
Q3027 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for intramuscular use. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 30 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2014-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2014-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 30 | Prescribing Information |
| practitioner claims | 30 | Prescribing Information |
What changed for Q3027
- 2014-01-01: Q3027 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code Q3027?
Q3027 is the HCPCS Level II code for injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for intramuscular use. Short descriptor: "Inj beta interferon im 1 mcg".
Does Medicare cover Q3027?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of Q3027 can be billed per day?
30 on outpatient hospital claims; 30 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related Q30 codes
- Q3001 — Radioelements for brachytherapy, any type, each
- Q3014 — Telehealth originating site facility fee
- Q3028 — Injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for subcutaneous use
- Q3031 — Collagen skin test
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.