Dexamethasone, oral, 0.25 mg
Code effective Jan 01, 2006
HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
J8540 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Dexamethasone, oral, 0.25 mg or (Oral dexamethasone) for short. HCPCS J8540 has been effective since 01/01/2006 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 | J8540 |
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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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| Statute number | 1861(s)2T |
| 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, 2006 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 2006 |
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