HCPCS Code J0800

Injection, corticotropin, up to 40 units
Code effective Oct 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J0800 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, corticotropin, up to 40 units or (Corticotropin injection) for short. HCPCS J0800 has been effective since 10/01/2023 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - J0800

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J0800
Description

Long description:
Injection, corticotropin, up to 40 units

Short description:
Corticotropin injection

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code O1E - Other drugs
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Oct 01, 2023
Date added Added Jan 01, 1982
Termination date Sep 30, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS J0799 · Fda approved prescription drug, only for use as hiv pre-exposure prophylaxis (not for use as treatment of hiv), not otherwise classified

  • HCPCS J0801 · Injection, corticotropin (acthar gel), up to 40 units

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