HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J0256Injection, alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor (human), not otherwise specified, 10 mg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J0256
J0256 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor (human), not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1989, and its current record took effect 01/01/2012.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor
- Date added
- 01/01/1989
- Action effective
- 01/01/2012
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J0256
Is HCPCS J0256 still valid?
- Yes. J0256 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover J0256?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.