HCPCS Code J1165

Injection, phenytoin sodium, per 50 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 1997

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J1165 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, phenytoin sodium, per 50 mg or (Phenytoin sodium injection) for short. HCPCS J1165 has been effective since 01/01/1997 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - J1165

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J1165
Description

Long description:
Injection, phenytoin sodium, per 50 mg

Short description:
Phenytoin sodium 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 Jan 01, 1997
Date added Added Jan 01, 1982

See also

  • HCPCS J1164 · Injection, diltiazem hydrochloride in 0.72% sodium chloride, 0.5 mg

  • HCPCS J1170 · Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg

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