HCPCS Code J2516

Injection, pentamidine isethionate, 1 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 2026

HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs

J2516 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, pentamidine isethionate, 1 mg or (Inj, pentamidine isethionate) for short. HCPCS J2516 has been effective since 01/01/2026 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - J2516

HCPCS Level II Code
Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
HCPCS Code J2516
Description

Long description:
Injection, pentamidine isethionate, 1 mg

Short description:
Inj, pentamidine isethionate

HCPCS Pricing indicator 51 - Drugs
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
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, 2026
Date added Added Jan 01, 2026

See also

  • HCPCS J2515 · Injection, pentobarbital sodium, per 50 mg

  • HCPCS S0080 · Injection, pentamidine isethionate, 300 mg

  • HCPCS J2540 · Injection, penicillin g potassium, up to 600,000 units

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


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