What is a medication J code?

What is a medication J code?

J codes typically represent drugs that are not self-administered, inhalation solutions and chemotherapy drugs. Q codes are temporary codes that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establishes to represent services and supplies that do not yet have a permanent code.

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What is the J code for Humira?

Drug identification by J-code
Generic name Brand name
Adalimumab Humira
Infliximab Remicade
NDC list for related GPIs

What is the J code for eylea?

J0178
For example, the aflibercept (Eylea, Regeneron) HCPCS description is: J0178 injection, aflibercept, 1 mg.

What is the J code for oxycodone?

J3490
There is not a specific J-code for Oxycodone or OxyContin. You would need to use the unclassified drug code J3490 and use the NDC# and/or invoice to help identify the drug for the carrier.

What is the J code for vitamin C?

LAB874
Epic Code LAB874 Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Plasma.

What is the J code for Saxenda?

Liraglutide-GLP-1 agonist DM Victoza Saxenda Note: If billed under any other miscellaneous code (i.e., J3590, J9999, or C9399) same rules apply.

What does J code mean?

J Code means a code issued pursuant to the HCFA Command Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) recognized by Medicare carriers and Medicare agencies. Sample 2. Sample 3. J Code means a Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II alpha-numeric code issued by CMS to identify and describe a drug product.

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