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See a sample rate comparisonHCPCS Q9992 (Sublocade) Fee Schedule
Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (sublocade), greater than 100 mg
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Temporary Codes Other Drugs and Test |
| Complexity Level | High |
| ASAM Level | Level 1 - Outpatient Services |
| Care Type | Medication Assisted Treatment |
| Setting | Outpatient |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for Q9992 |
| Medicare Payment Limit | $2016.423  |
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| Related NDC Codes | • 12496-0300-01 - SUBLOCADE 100 MG/0.5 ML |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q9992 by major payers:
$1,813.56
$1,991.91
$2,081.31
$2,064.65
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HCPCS Q9992
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$4,151.64Published rateChristopher Raio
St Francis Hospital
$2,000.34Published rateBradley Weisner
Urology Specialists Of The Carolinas, PLLC
$1,887.11Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$1,877.55Published rateProgressive Emergency Physicians PLLC
$1,692.18Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS Q9992 vs. Other Other Drugs and Test Codes
The HCPCS Q9992 code is part of the Temporary Codes services used for Other Drugs and Test. 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 Q9992 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12496-0300-01-NDC | Moderate | SUBLOCADE 100 MG/0.5 ML |
| Q9991-HCPCS | High | Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (sublocade), less than or equal to 100 mg |
| Q9992-HCPCS | High | Injection, buprenorphine extended-release (sublocade), greater than 100 mg |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q9992. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the Q9992 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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