HCPCS Code 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)
Code effective Jan 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J1830 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning 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) or (Interferon beta-1b / .25 mg) for short. HCPCS J1830 has been effective since 01/01/2023 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - J1830

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J1830
Description

Long description:
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)

Short description:
Interferon beta-1b / .25 mg

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, 2023
Date added Added Jan 01, 1982

See also

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


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