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HCPCS Q0163 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 50 mg, oral, FDA approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an IV anti-emetic at time of chemotherapy treatment not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Temporary Codes

Chemotherapy Anti-emetic Medications

Complexity LevelLow
Related NDC Codes

00113-0379-26 - GOOD SENSE ANTIHISTAMINE ALLERGY RELIEF (ALCOHOL FREE,CHERRY) 12.5 MG/5 ML

00113-0479-62 - GOOD SENSE ANTIHISTAMINE ALLERGY RELIEF (EASY TO SWALLOW) 25 MG

00113-0479-78 - GOOD SENSE ANTIHISTAMINE ALLERGY RELIEF (EASY TO SWALLOW) 25 MG

00121-0489-00 - DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL 12.5 MG/5 ML

00121-0489-05 - DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL 12.5 MG/5 ML


National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q0163 by major payers:

bcbs

$0.11

uhc

$0.08

aetna

$0.05

cigna

$0.16

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United
Q0163$0.031073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
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Q0163$0.021669475737 - MARVIN FOJTASEK843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXInfectious Disease Physician (207RI0200X)
United
Q0163$0.011669769782 - JULIO BERAS-MATOS562613565 - (TX) ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES, P.A.TXRheumatology Physician (207RR0500X)
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Q0163$0.021598476814 - JENNIFER WALKER843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
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Q0163$0.011043785744 - BROOKE CALDWELL843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXAdult Health Nurse Practitioner (363LA2200X)
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Q0163$0.021326209800 - JAMES FRANCESCONI843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXNeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
Q0163$0.011699050633 - DONNA FLEMING843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
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Q0163$0.021710525225 - MARY OSAWE843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
Q0163$0.021780799015 - DALE YOO843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (207RC0001X)
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Q0163$0.011881179588 - MARY EZEBUIRO843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
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Q0163$0.011891339644 - ATTIGO INFUSION INC, MEDIX INFUSION843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXInfectious Disease Physician (207RI0200X)
United
Q0163$0.011205582053 - JESSICA ALVAREZ-ORTIZ843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
Q0163$0.041073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
Q0163$0.041073502985 - CHU CHEN42484572MAPediatrics Physician (208000000X)
United
Q0163$0.021669475737 - MARVIN FOJTASEK843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INCTXInfectious Disease Physician (207RI0200X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS Q0163 vs. Other Chemotherapy Anti-emetic Medications Codes

The HCPCS Q0163 code is part of the Temporary Codes services used for Chemotherapy Anti-emetic Medications. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS Q0163 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
00113-0379-26-NDCModerateGOOD SENSE ANTIHISTAMINE ALLERGY RELIEF (ALCOHOL FREE,CHERRY) 12.5 MG/5 ML
00113-0479-62-NDCModerateGOOD SENSE ANTIHISTAMINE ALLERGY RELIEF (EASY TO SWALLOW) 25 MG
00113-0479-78-NDCModerateGOOD SENSE ANTIHISTAMINE ALLERGY RELIEF (EASY TO SWALLOW) 25 MG
Q0163-HCPCSLowDiphenhydramine hydrochloride, 50 mg, oral, FDA approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an IV anti-emetic at time of chemotherapy treatment not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q0163. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the Q0163 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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