HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J0162Injection, epinephrine (fresenius), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J0162
J0162 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, epinephrine (fresenius), not therapeutically equivalent to j0165, 0.1 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2026.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Inj epinephrine (fresenius)
- Date added
- 01/01/2026
- Action effective
- 01/01/2026
- BETOS
- O1E
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- J0129Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
- J0130Injection abciximab, 10 mg
- J0131Injection, acetaminophen, not otherwise specified,10 mg
- J0132Injection, acetylcysteine, 100 mg
- J0133Injection, acyclovir, 5 mg
- J0134Injection, acetaminophen (fresenius kabi), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg
- J0136Injection, acetaminophen (b braun), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg
- J0137Injection, acetaminophen (hikma), not therapeutically equivalent to j0131, 10 mg
- J0138Injection, acetaminophen 10 mg and ibuprofen 3 mg
Common questions about J0162
Is HCPCS J0162 still valid?
- Yes. J0162 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J0162?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.