Methotrexate; oral, 2.5 mg
Code effective Aug 31, 1997
HCPCS Section
Drugs administered other than oral method, chemotherapy drugs
J8610 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Methotrexate; oral, 2.5 mg or (Methotrexate oral 2.5 mg) for short. HCPCS J8610 has been effective since 08/31/1997 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 | J8610 |
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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 | O1D - Chemotherapy |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 1 - Medical care |
| Effective date | Effective Aug 31, 1997 |
| Date added | Added Jan 01, 1995 |
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