HCPCS Code J1815

Injection, insulin, per 5 units
Code effective Jan 01, 2003

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J1815 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, insulin, per 5 units or (Insulin injection) for short. HCPCS J1815 has been effective since 01/01/2003 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - J1815

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J1815
Description

Long description:
Injection, insulin, per 5 units

Short description:
Insulin 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, 2003
Date added Added Jan 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS J1814 · Insulin (lyumjev), per 5 units

  • HCPCS J1817 · Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units

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