HCPCS Code J2251

Injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg
Code effective Oct 01, 2024

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J2251 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg or (Inj midazolam in 0.9% nacl) for short. HCPCS J2251 has been effective since 10/01/2024 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - J2251

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J2251
Description

Long description:
Injection, midazolam in 0.9% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg

Short description:
Inj midazolam in 0.9% nacl

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 Oct 01, 2024
Date added Added Jan 01, 2023

See also

  • HCPCS J2250 · Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg

  • HCPCS J2252 · Injection, midazolam in 0.8% sodium chloride, intravenous, not therapeutically equivalent to j2250, 1 mg

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


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