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J Codes

J Codes

J codes are a subset of the HCPCS Level II code set used to primarily identify injectable drugs. A J code may cover the supply, injection or infusion of a drug or biological.

HCPCS J codes typically includes drugs that cannot self-administered, are reasonable and necessary for the treatment of the injury or illness and considered effective by the FDA, among other requirements. Drugs dispensed to a patient and immunizations are likely not covered by a J code. The use of a J code may be accompanied by a physicians procedure-based CPT code.

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