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HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method

J1170Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg

Terminated 09/30/2024

Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About J1170

J1170 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg.

It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/1982, and its current record took effect 10/01/2024.

It was terminated on 09/30/2024 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
Hydromorphone injection
Date added
01/01/1982
Action effective
10/01/2024
Termination date
09/30/2024
BETOS
O1E

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Common questions about J1170

Is HCPCS J1170 still valid?

No. J1170 was terminated on 09/30/2024.

Does Medicare cover J1170?

Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.