Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg
Code effective Jan 01, 1997
HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
J3420 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg or (Vitamin b12 injection) for short. HCPCS J3420 has been effective since 01/01/1997 and applies to Medical care.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section J - Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs |
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| HCPCS Code | J3420 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
51 - Drugs
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| 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, 1986 |
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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”
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