HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J1020Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg
Terminated 03/31/2024
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J1020
J1020 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, and its current record took effect 04/01/2024.
It was terminated on 03/31/2024 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Methylprednisolone 20 mg inj
- Date added
- 01/01/1982
- Action effective
- 04/01/2024
- Termination date
- 03/31/2024
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J1020
Is HCPCS J1020 still valid?
- No. J1020 was terminated on 03/31/2024.
Does Medicare cover J1020?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.