HCPCS Code J1096

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg
Code effective Oct 01, 2019

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J1096 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg or (Dexametha opth insert 0.1 mg) for short. HCPCS J1096 has been effective since 10/01/2019 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - J1096

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J1096
Description

Long description:
Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg

Short description:
Dexametha opth insert 0.1 mg

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
ASC payment group code Effective Oct 01, 2019 - 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 Oct 01, 2019
Date added Added Oct 01, 2019

See also

  • HCPCS J1095 · Injection, dexamethasone 9 percent, intraocular, 1 microgram

  • HCPCS C9048 · Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg

  • HCPCS J1097 · Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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