HCPCS Code J1826

Injection, interferon beta-1a, 30 mcg
Code effective Jan 01, 2017

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J1826 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, interferon beta-1a, 30 mcg or (Interferon beta-1a inj) for short. HCPCS J1826 has been effective since 01/01/2017 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - J1826

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J1826
Description

Long description:
Injection, interferon beta-1a, 30 mcg

Short description:
Interferon beta-1a inj

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
ASC payment group code Effective Jan 01, 2017 - 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, 2017
Date added Added Jan 01, 2011

See also

  • HCPCS J1823 · Injection, inebilizumab-cdon, 1 mg

  • HCPCS Q3027 · Injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for intramuscular use

  • HCPCS Q3028 · Injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for subcutaneous use

  • HCPCS J1830 · Injection, interferon beta-1b, 0.25 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)

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