Injection, penicillin g benzathine, 100,000 units
Code effective Jan 01, 2016
HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
J0561 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, penicillin g benzathine, 100,000 units or (Penicillin g benzathine inj) for short. HCPCS J0561 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Medical care.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs |
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| HCPCS Code | J0561 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
51 - Drugs
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| ASC payment group code | Effective Jan 01, 2016 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center. |
| BETOS2 code | O1E - Other drugs |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 1 - Medical care |
| Effective date | Effective Jan 01, 2016 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2011 |
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