HCPCS Code J1955

Injection, levocarnitine, per 1 gm
Code effective Jan 01, 1997

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J1955 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, levocarnitine, per 1 gm or (Inj levocarnitine per 1 gm) for short. HCPCS J1955 has been effective since 01/01/1997 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - J1955

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J1955
Description

Long description:
Injection, levocarnitine, per 1 gm

Short description:
Inj levocarnitine per 1 gm

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, 1996

See also

  • HCPCS J1954 · Injection, leuprolide acetate for depot suspension (lutrate depot), 7.5 mg

  • HCPCS J1956 · Injection, levofloxacin, 250 mg

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


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